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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1909
Page
3
Terms to Subscribers describe the Daily Journal published nightly except Sunday and the Semi Weekly Journal issued 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday. Daily in-city delivery by carrier and weekly collection set at 10 cents. annual mail rates listed as 3 dollars for Daily and 1 dollar 50 cents for Semi Weekly.
The Journal announces its agency network for readers with listings including East Fl Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd street 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 Zy Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Representatives Payne and Young take charge at the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building setting organizational leadership and strategic direction.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bell telephone offices and the Mississippi Valley region. The text is unclear but hints at business or fiditorial matters tied to Bell Telephone operations in that area.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal declares that the above number of copies were printed and circulated during July 1909. Subscribed and sworn before me on August 2, 1909 by Arthur Hoffman notary public, Muscatine County Iowa.
Henry Clews analyzes the market decline amid rumors about E. H. Harriman and his health after a foreign trip. He notes Union Pacific led the drop and suggests Harriman’s influence on speculation is waning as successors take over railroad policies and operations.
The piece notes stock values fall as Harriman's speculative impact wanes and railroad stocks face rival system growth. It says Union Pacific and Southern Pacific remain capable of earning dividends, with market prices reflecting fundamentals rather than inflated expectations. It warns prices are volatile and controlled by large holders, making the market risky for average traders.
The Burlington Gazette remarks on an editorial about Mr Aviator Latham of France. It notes the writer later learned of Mr Farman of England and advises substituting Farman in the piece unless another daredevil at Rheims challenges him today.
A Muscatine man reported that Camp Kirkwood drew water from city wells, but the Muscatine Tribune states the water comes from the city mains and lies about the source, noting locals may err on water questions.
Commentary notes that the economy should not depend on Harriman's life or health and argues for broader leadership in finance rather than a one man country. It compares health to needing a doctor for a financial situation and urges stable, collective action beyond any single individual.
E. H. Harriman, famed owner of vast rail networks, is noted for his wealth yet suffers poor health from a failing liver. The text contrasts his extensive railroad holdings with his fragile condition, implying a cautionary view of riches without health.
The Missouri river rate ruling is framed as favorable to Chicago manufacturers and wholesalers, a stance that may soften Chicago newspapers toward the interstate commerce commission’s power losses.
The Kansas case shows two women feeling motherly love for the same child. It presents a clash likened to an irresistible force meeting an immovable body.
The code of congressional etiquette calls for a homecoming congressman reception followed by a vote shower in November of the even numbered year.
The Sioux City Tribune notes that the most discouraging symptom in Mr Harriman’s condition is the prevalence of good remarks about him. The piece frames this as an unexpected overabundance of praise during a fragile time.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes that it will be several years before automobile manufacturers offer suitable installment terms, signaling delayed consumer financing options and cautious industry pacing.
Mrs Perry Reed of Shiloh and Miss Carrie Slater of Rock Island visited Mrs John Miller on Sunday. Horace Kopf and Tom Murphy spent time with Mr and Mrs Geo Kopf. William Bronner of Muscatine visited family, and Mrs Henry Windman spent Friday with her mother Mrs Mentink.
A traveling man, A C Roberts, praises Root Juice after ten years of stomach pain, dyspepsia, and kidney troubles. He says five bottles changed his life, easing gastric ulcers, constipation, and nervous weakness. The testimonial credits Morgan's drug store for many cures from the juice.
The Muscatine replaces the Decas ion as ferry service at the site while the latter goes to Rock Island for repairs. A council vote authorizes proposals to run a local ferry. A separate accident near Atalissa leaves a wagonload lumber unbalanced and a man injured. Louise Armstrong’s abrupt eastward departure and her illness prompt queries about her whereabouts and family, with narrator reflecting on past ties and a looming continuation.
Four decades ago Wallace and Beach grocers report an egg resembling a solar eclipse on its shell among many eggs. The Muscatine Academy fall term begins Monday September 6 with a newly seated room for the primary department and tuition reduced to five dollars per term.
Thirty years ago Julia Sears, an Iowa girl, harvested 20000 bundles of wheat alone this summer with only her aged father helping. The old man reportedly harvested 19999 bundles. James McCabe resides a few
Charles Sinnett delivers the year's largest sunflower to the Journal office. It measures 49 inches in circumference and has bloomed seedless, then bloomed again. George W. Stocker, a lumber puller at Hershey’s lower mill, injured his right foot when a piece of dimension lumber fell today.
Hon Samuel McNutt of this city enjoyed the state fair with many delegates. Tom Eberling s team caused a brief run on Clinton street but no injuries occurred. Miss Fannie Smythe of Esport returned home after visiting Miss Agnes Fuller in this city.
The narrator recalls a traditional country doctor as she learns of evolving medical roles and a family romance. A Parisian brides groom, a funeral, and a California death telegram signal upheaval as intertwined lives unfold.
West Liberty is host to visitors and relatives with the Healds from Aledo Ill visiting Elmer Wells and kin. Cedar Rapids guests Mrs Shellabarger and daughter Bessie return home. Ellen Hanley of Muscatine visits Rev J R Hanley. Lottie Hanna and daughter plan days in Iowa City with aunt Mrs Porch. Gus DeForest of Bloomfield departs on the 8 20 pm train.
A long list of residents and guests with brief mentions of departures and arrivals. Jean Protzman travels to Letts Iowa. Luella Conover visits Ada Morford near West Liberty. Edna and Clay Singleton head to Iowa City. Anna Hines visits Edna Myers. J C Martin visits Muscatine then returns to Oklahoma. many other visitors pass through with short calls on friends and relatives.
Daily schedule effective June 1 1909 lists trains from Davenport Chicago No 12 at 2 58 am No 62 local at 6 30 am No 2 mall express at 8 26 pm No 4 California Special at 6 00 am and freight at 2 00 pm Going Southwest includes No 2 California Special for El Paso and west No 1 Kansas City Chickasha local passenger No 11 Kansas City Ft Worth and No 1 Kansas City Ft Worth Dallas mail and express Also Washington Oskaloosa Burlington and Total Freight services referenced with times shown for select runs.
A fragmented listing shows trains No 112 and No 108 running southwest and local passenger services with times around 2 30am and 8 00pm. Additional entries include No 292 local freight and No 105 and No 102 westbound services with late night and morning departures. A daily local freight schedule and Sunday exceptions are noted.
Train schedule notes show daily service on the Muscatine North and South Railroad effective Sunday noon July 4 2909 with multiple routes listed including No 4 heading south from Mouscatine to Elrick Junction and No 2 and No 6 service with arrival times at Roundhouse Fruitland Garden City Grandview Wapello Maneazine and other stops.
Schedule notices show No 5 Ar Muscntine to Roundhouse and Fruitland routes with arrival and departure times. Connections listed include Iowa Central trains at Elrick Junction and Wapello with trains No 4 and No 6, plus procedures for Saturday connections at Wapello and onward to Burlington.
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