Journal Subscriber Rates and City Agencies Notice
Representatives list offices in New York and Chicago with law firms in charge. The Daily Journal prints every evening except Sunday. the Semi- Weekly Journal ships Tuesday and Friday nights. Home delivery costs 10 cents weekly. annual mail rates listed. Local agencies include multiple groceries and drug stores across East Hill West Hill and Kecklerville with specific street names and shop references.
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Daily Journal
Journal H
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch's Grovery
Buad
C. & Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell Office Telephones Editorials and Notices
Fragmentary OCR notes list Bell company office telephones and editorial office contact lines with stray characters and pricing fragments. The readable items reference Bell branded offices and contact lines without coherent events or dates.
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Bell
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1907
Sworn statement by publisher Frank D. Throop listing November 1907 newspaper circulation figures for Muscatine Journal. Notary public William R. Jayne witnessed sworn date December 2, 1907. Figures show total daily circulation around 6,200 to 6,400 with averages near 6,082.
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Muscatine Journal
Beth Reps
Iad
Ak Ee
Sea
F. D. Throop
Frank D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowness
William R. Jayne
Demand to find Fairport murderers sparks reward call
Davenport Times urges full pursuit of the Van Winkle couple murder with a large reward and detectives to trace the fugitive. The Muscatine board of supervisors balks at legality, pledging five dollars each, while citizens are urged to join the hunt.
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Davenport
Chase for elusive suspect continues in county
Muscatine county keeps pressure on the man linked to the Van Winkle murder case. A rewarding program is discussed to aid capture, but a Coal Valley arrestee failed to identify as Harry Jones, deepening the mystery as officials pursue the suspect who may hold crucial information.
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Coal Valley
Fairport
Harry Jones
Jones
van Winkles
Muscatine County
Insanity of an Altenist in Bradley Trial
The article laments Dr. W S Barton calling Mrs Bradley abnormal for her interest in politics. Women’s suffrage clubs denounce the remark as unjust and reckless. Mrs Eckerson of Des Moines voices outrage, calling Barton insane and the claim foolish and irrelevant to political equality.
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W. S. Barton
Bradley
Wellman Abandons Pole Flight Plans Reassuring Fans
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Walter Wellman will not attemptNorth Pole balloon ascent next year nor the following year. The paper implies the public was never convinced he would reach the pole by balloon. The tone is matter of fact and skeptical about the undertaking.
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Cedar Rapids
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Burlington Gazette: Des Moines hon dies at sixteen
A Des Moines area item notes a local figure described as a Burlington Gazette hon who died on Wednesday at age sixteen. The piece jokes about the hon's long career and an average of half an egg per day, including Sundays and holidays, inviting mathematicians to calculate the potential omelet total.
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Burlington Gazette
Des Moines
Sentiment favors Allison in Iowa senate primary, Clinton Herald says
The Clinton Herald editorializes that if the race goes to the primary, Allison will be an easy winner. It notes this is the general sentiment in Iowa and considers it the correct view.
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Clinton Herald
The
Herald
Towa
Allison
America invited to great exposition in Tokio 1912
Janan announces an American participation in a national exposition at Tokio in 1912. Likely centerpiece is a fleet of warships commanded by Hobson to represent the United States.
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Cedar Rauids Gazette
Janan
America
Tokio
Hobson
Congressional Record readers praised for diligence in sympathy searches
Sioux City Journal notes that those who seek sympathy should not overlook the Congressional Record proof readers, praising their careful handling of names, events, and details even in somber contexts.
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Sioux City Journal
Congressional Record
When is a murder not a murder in jury finding
A Council Bluffs Nonpareil item notes a jurors verdict where the alleged killer is found not guilty, underscoring how a murder charge can fail in court despite the deed. The report frames the outcome as the jurors’ decision rather than definitive action.
Closing Stores at Eight In The Evening
A city wide agreement signed by numerous merchants commits closing local businesses at 8 pm on all days except holidays and Saturdays. The list names many firms and proprietors reflecting a long standing practice documented with notes from 30, 20, and 10 years ago about related civic events and local figures.
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R. M. Burnett
Silverman & Bro
Block & Bro
Pratt & Co
Dunsmore & Chambers
Jos. Koberle
Jacob Fisch
Charles Kessler
Underwood & Colman
H. Morrison
Isaac Neidig
Garrettson & Schock
Rowe & Williams
S. P. Sladden
Homer Spencer
D. Joseph & Bro
Moore & Miller
J. Oppenheimer
F. A. Drake
G. W. Palmer
Samuel Ketcham
E. A. Waide
Martha J. Hess
F. M. Erwin
Stocker & Draper
M. Schwartz
J. Z. Coblens
Charles Nealiy
Smith & Bartlett
Chas
W. R. Stone
M. Kirkpatrick
Mrs. White
E. W. Terry & Co
J. and
C. A. Hoover
Frederick Tappe
Rocap & Randolph
Dufee & Northam
Joseph Sykes
George G. Mahan
L. Sutherland
Towbridge & Anthony
J. G. Gordon
Whicher & Thompson
Jerome Crocker
Four Decades Ago Marriages in West Liberty and Meeting for New Church
Forty years ago, Elbridge H. King wed Florence Elliott at the Elliott residence in West Liberty on December 5, 1867. E P. Cutler married Rachel Ady of Atalissa on the same date in West Liberty. A meeting of all interested parties to decide the site for a new Methodist church will be held at their church next Wednesday evening.
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Elliott
West Liberty
Purvis
Elbridge H. King
Florence Elliott
C. Morey
E. P. Cutler
Rachel Ady
Atalissa
Chief Tabuwana Delivers Important News To Jim And Bill
Tabuwana arrives with peace pipe and formal ceremony. He warns of a stranger in the settlement described as an Englishman who jumps up and down in his saddle. He also reveals a second, more important development: Bud Hardy is in the area, prompting immediate attention from Jim and Bill.
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Jim
Bill
Baco
Tabuwana
Tabywana
Taboywana
Toahowana
Bud Hardy
Chief warns of trouble after Hardy talks of Cash Hawkins death
Jim listens as the Indian chief relays Hardy’s brag that he will arrest the man who killed Cash Hawkins. Jim denies responsibility and questions Bud’s suspicions about Nat u richt, while Bill and Tabywane weigh the risks and the need to shelter a white man. The scene ends with cautious plans to keep Bud Hardy moving on.
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Baco
Jim
Hardy
Cash Hawkins
Tabuwana
Bill
Bud
Baro
Nat-u-ritch
Nat-uritch
Cash
Bud Hardy
Tabywane
Blanchard’s Eczema Lotion Offered By Chicago Skin Specialist
Prof J Blanchard offers Blanchard's Eczema Lotion with no samples or red tape. Prices list 6 oz bottle at 1 dollar and 12 oz bottle at 2 dollars. Wholesaler supplies druggists. free instructions and advice on request. Call or write at 3811 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago.
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Blanchard
J. Blanchard
Cottage Grove, Ave
Chicago
Wisdom Suppressed by Crowd Casts Hopeful Look
A figure offers words of wisdom to a dismissive audience. He pleads for attention, Despairingly he repeats the counsel through Baco, but Jim signals the notes are not fully heard as the scene ends with To Be Continued.
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Baco
Jim
PILES CUED AT HOME BY NEW ABSORPTION METHOD
If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding Piles send me your address and I will tell you how I cure yourself at home by the new subscription treatment and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your own locality is requested Immediate relief and permanent care assured Send new money but tell others of this offer Write today to Mrs M Swimmers Box I Notre Dame Ind
Fredonia Community Notices of Visits and Gatherings
Fredonia records show a flurry of social visits across nearby towns. Cedar Bethel residents H J Bedwell and Walter James traveled, while Columbus Junction and Muscatine friends called on locals including Mrs. Emma Crull and Mrs. S S Snyder. Several families hosted relatives and attended birthdays and dinners in Fredonia and surrounding areas.
Local Residents Visit Friends and Relatives in Area
Mrs Blake remained for a few days visit. Mr and Mrs George Crull visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs S A Crull. Mrs H A Banta of Columbus Junction visited Tuesday with friends in our village. Mrs D D Mapes visited Tuesday with her daughter Mrs Albert Williams. Mr and Mrs S L Johnson of Cedar Bethel visited Thursday with their son Floyd and family. Mrs Etta Littrel visited Tuesday with her son Chas and family of Wellington. Mrs Mary Jones and daughter Mrs Kate Soloman are visiting in Winfield this week. Mrs J will remain for a longer visit. Mrs Etta Littrel and Mrs Lena Lowe and Cecil were Muscatine visitors Tuesday. Will Knott and Lou Nelson of Muscatine were Fredonia visitors Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Welsch of New Boston are visiting at the Ed Welsch.
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Fredonia
H. J. Bedwell
Cedar Bethel
Rob. Lee
Emma Crull
Wilton
Muscatine
William Toms
Cairo
J. T. Gambell
Etta Littrel
Ava
Jas. Gulliford
Concord
Jas. Reeder
Columbus Junction
Lou Reeder
Dan Worley
John
Delia Mulligan
Flora Kulp
Ethel Cunningham
BP. W. van Dyke
Joe Reed
Adeline James
Jerry Hamilton
Ellen Snyder
Chas. Brown
Indian Creek
Mr. B
Glenn Skipton
Winfield
George Soloman
Sam Littrel
Lizzie Knott
Ed. Knott
Sella Curtis
Leal Curtis
J. F. Moore
Dave Cross
Wapello
W. Williams
Sandy Grove
Rhoda Chapman
Near Cotter
Maria Sullivan
Del
Clarence
Blake
George Crull
S. A. Crull
H. A. Banta
D. D. Mapes
Albert Williams
S. L. Johnson
Floyd
Chas
Wellington
Mary Jones
Kate Soloman
J. Will
Lena Lowe
Cecil
Will Knott
Lou Nelson
John Welsch
New Boston
Ed. Welsch
Mercer Co Farmers Institute Holds Aledo Sessions
Aledo Illinois December events note strong attendance at Mercer County Farmers Institute sessions and ongoing board of supervisors meetings. Local sales are fewer than last year. Warren Shedd Post elected officers for the coming year including Commander J. P. Nesbitt and Senior Vice Commander John McPher son. The post reports good turnout and cheerful gatherings at each meeting December 5.
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Julius Wright
W. A. Lorimer
W. S. McCormick
F. C. Cunningham
L. D. Elliott
Lyman Himes
A. T. Calhoun
John Felton
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Harry
Sterling
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Rande
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Galesburg
Turn Society
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Christ Klopp
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R. Hinkhouse
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Barney Schmidt
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Forepaugh & Sells
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A. L. Lindner
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Harper & Bros
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Aledo
Geo. M. Cohan
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Grand Opera House
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