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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
3
Terms to Subscribers. The Daily Journal is issued every evening in the week except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly 10 cents per week. Daily, one year, by mail 3.00 Semi-Weekly, one year 1.50.
The Journal lists city agencies in multiple districts for reader access. Agencies include East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street and South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery with a New York Office at 30-34 West 33rd Street.
Payne and Young lead operations from the Chicago Office at 750 Marquette building with Bell telephones and business offices. Mississippi Valley region activity noted with focus on Bell facilities and related services.
A sworn affidavit by F. D. Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal certifies the number of copies printed and circulated in July 1909. The document is notarized by Arthur Hoffman on August 2, 1909 in Muscatine County Iowa.
The piece argues for Hinderstein to be freed and warns against state or municipal weakness in tackling trafficking. It recalls past battles over local authority versus broader justice, asserting humanity outranks narrow legalism and condemning laws that enable predatory practices.
Des Moines hints that the Denver pure food show may turn into a poor food show as Sioux City Tribune notes the new Moon law’s impact, while Attorney General Byers remains a symbol of cautious optimism and public scrutiny.
A comparison notes the bicycle now shows good citizenship while the automobile once acted as a poor example. The piece suggests lessons in behavior and responsibility drawn from the two modes of transport.
Davenport Times reports Davis of Arkansas aims for another senate term with little justification beyond monetary concerns, noting even his own party newspapers struggle to find reasons for the ambition.
A Mason City man is in dangerous condition from injuries after a croquet game. The incident sparks talk that the sport needs revised rules to allow more open play and curb boisterous conduct.
Burlington Gazette notes 33,600 added to world misery list as Chicago's new city directory shows population increased by that amount over the year.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Fowler's assault on Joe Cannon contains sufficient truth about Uncle Joe's political record to justify his early retirement from speakership and public life. It argues the nation could dispense with Cannon's services.
A Des Moines woman protests permitting infants to ride street cars. She urges a Waterloo visit to observe riders on a hot night and criticizes mothers, calling the contention perverse and selfish.
The Des Moines Register urges arrest for drunks regardless of disorderly conduct and calls for labor as a punishment for self and family welfare. It argues there is no excuse for drunkenness and compares it to potential crime, stating no drunkard should hold Iowa office.
The editor of the Keokuk Gate City explains drowning outcomes depend on water intake. Some drowners never surface, others may surface multiple times before gravity or buoyancy decides their fate. The piece notes old beliefs persist in Cedar Rapids and beyond.
Jas. Metz spent Sunday in Davenport. Quite a number from this vicinity were noted in town for the outing.
Wells and Coe begin a large cooper shop project on the Island below Parkdam. The two story building will measure 194 by 24 feet and house ninety six coopers, with plans to move steam works to the new site next spring. Bowman fell from a haymow and broke his arm. Henry Schreurs notes a new boy may become a fast runner for the company. A Floyd County citizen paid 69.90 for shooting three prairie chickens.
Forty years ago the dedication of the new Methodist church building will take place next Sunday. Bishop Thomson will preach the dedication sermon and is regarded as a powerful and eloquent speaker. The annual Iowa M E conference convenes in the new church next Wednesday and continues until the following Monday.
A clipped line notes a ten year old boy, identified only as the son of John, in a brief historical item dated thirty years earlier.
Agent Block reports steamers Sidney and St Paul bound north carried about 7000 watermelons indicating local production. State Superintendent Henry Sabin will lecture tonight at the High School on the Source of Real Strength inviting all education supporters to attend.
Mary Roberts Rinehart shows Mrs Innes and companions uncover a hidden lodge room where Rosie and Louis Armstrong's sister Louise are secretly concealed. Thomas reluctantly confesses Louise resisted medical help, while Halsey suspects the gardener may play a pivotal role in unfolding events to come.
Daybook style items list visits, transactions, and events across towns including Melpine Durant Hazel Dell Davenport Montpelier Muscatine Illinois City and Rock Island. Notes mention a funeral attendance, family visits, school return, illnesses, and a child accident with a fall from a window last week.
An old line advertises Hay's Hair Health claiming to restore gray hair to youthful color and vigor. It touts dandruff relief and skin care, promising silky hair and soft skin with bottles sold at druggists for 50 cents to a dollar, with free books offered by Philo Hay Spec. Co in Newark New Jersey.
Mrs. Ellsworth awakened during the night to find herself missing from bed. Mr. Ellsworth discovered her downstairs on the floor, groaning but not seriously hurt, after she had gotten up in her sleep.
West Liberty reports numerous visitors and departures as residents travel to Chicago Paw Paw and Iowa City while locals attend the fair. People from Muscatine Davenport Tipton Downey Pittsburg and Illinois joins in social visits and relatives are hosted on Calhoun street and nearby homes.
Wilton Iowa residents make short trips and visits on Thursday with numerous crossings to nearby towns. Elsa Fischer leaves for Durant while Dr. Abbott returns from West Liberty. Gerald Murphy and Mrs Murphy visit from Atalissa. Various locals travel to Muscatine Iowa City Davenport and Eliza Illinois for visits and duties.
A druggist touts ZEMO as a curative liquid for all eczema and itching skin diseases. It promises instant relief and complete cure, with samples, photos of cures, and price listed at $1.00 per bottle.
J C Stuart visited Fruitland to see Mr and Mrs C E Schillig. Wm Fishburn traveled west for business. Lloyd Shields Clyde Parks and Robi Shields fished Cedar River Thursday and Friday. Ed Barnard attended the Wapello pow wow and relatives. Donald Stuart stayed with grandparents J C and Mrs Stuart. Young Ladies Aid meets Olive Barnard Sept 1 for all day sewing. Sunday school at Spangler chapel next Sunday at 2 and preaching at 3.
Ben Owen and niece Edna Forbes left Lone Tree for Clearfield after a visit at the Richard Williams home. Stephen Schultz, Fre mont township pioneer, died at his southwest Lone Tree residence aged 63. His wife and several children survive. Funeral held at Reform church with Rev Bechtel officiating. Burial in local cemetery. Miss Mabel Hogue left for Freeport to teach the fall term. Miss Gertrude Shibley was a passenger.
The White Collar Line presents routes for Helen Blair and Columbia to Davenport, Rock Island, Burlington via intermediates, Keokuk and Burlington. Weekday departures at 7 a.m, Sundays 7:30 a.m, Saturdays 7 p.m, with additional 7:30 p.m. service on weekdays except Saturday. W. A. Blair, Manager. W. G. Block Co., Agents.
Mrs. Clarence Askren left for a Wapello visit after Monday. Mrs. Winnifred Foster of Muscatine visited her sister Mrs. A P Fuller. Dr. Boatman made a last town visit before a conference. Prof Hessinens returned from summer vacation as his wife plans a later return. John McGinniss prepared to move a building east of the Riggs office to a foundation north of Giffey’s bottling factory. Mr and Mrs John France and Mr and Mrs Herman Weise spent Monday in Iowa City.
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