Advertising Agencies and Circulation Claims in Journal
The notice lists advertising representatives in multiple cities, claiming Circulation is the highest among MacCaville papers and offering daily and weekly subscriptions, with prices and delivery figures. It details Journal agencies across neighborhoods and stores for convenient access to subscriptions and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Cone Lorenzen
Wood‘man
New York
Cone, Lorenzen &+Woodman
Srunswick
Kansas City
Cone
Lorenzen & I Wroodman
Gumbell
Detroit
Cone, Lorenzen & Woodmen
Bree Fress
Atlanta
Cone, Lorenzen & Woodman
Maccatine
Yotter
Daily Journal
Trail
East Hill
Doliman
2Nd Street
Metzgar Grocery
Park Ave
South Muscatine
Taberg Bros
Telephone exchange numbers guide for staff and offices
Telephones list Towa Private Branch Exchange numbers 26 and 27 for operator requests by department. Entries include publisher P. Leoinis, managing editor, city editor, society editor, composing poet, mailing room, and Geo. S. Pitchforth as advertising manager. For business office call numbers 26 or 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
L. P. Leoinis
Geo. S. Pitchforth
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A Community Christmas in Muscatine Planned
Muscatine to observe a community Christmas with a giant illuminated tree and carols. The Welfare Society, as central charity, seeks broad public and organizational support to ensure every child enjoys a merry Christmas and to make Muscatine’s first Municipal Christmas a happy success.
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Muscatine
Welfare Society
United States Greece Seek Neutrality Amid War Fears
King Constantine of Greece warns that America could be drawn into the European conflict as it evolves. He notes Greece and the United States share a neutral stance, both guarding sovereignty while avoiding entanglement. The interview stresses distance once protected America and Greece, but battlegrounds may shift.
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U. S
Greece
America
Europe
Constantine I
United States
Balkan States
Atlantic
Associated Press
Amer
Ica
Candlelight Christmas Customs Across Europe and America
The article traces Christmas candle traditions from France Germany Austria and Italy to modern American practice. It notes candlelit windows symbolize guidance for the Christ Child, illuminate cathedrals and halls, and amplify community spirit as homes light up to share festivity with neighbors and passersby.
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Muscatine
Petit Noel
Bethlehem
France
Germany
Austria
Wittie
Italy
Russia
Spain
Europe
America
Summer school critique by a Muscatine taxpayer
A Muscatine resident writes to the school board arguing against year round schooling and in favor of summer vacation for teachers and students. He urges prioritizing recreation, playgrounds, and athletic life to support physical and mental well being, noting long walks home during lunch and the need for rest and renewal for the coming year.
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Muscatine
Reminiscences of Long Ago From the Muscatine Journal
Clippings reflect five decades of local recollections. Fifty years ago the city council ordered property advertised for sale to cover costs of Second Street west of Papnoose Creek. Forty years ago a resident fractured her left leg after a ice slip. Dr Thompson set the bone. Thirty years ago Mrs Mull and Mrs Hine left for Burlington as Arfus Chautauqua met at Mrs Musser's. Twenty years ago Rev Reinemund aided Ottumwa installation with Rev Langkammerer. Doden of Wilton preached tomorrow. Ten years ago nine candidates joined the Fraternal Bankers Reserve and officers were elected including Will Apell and J B Vanatta.
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Second Street
Papnoose Creek
John Nestor
Seventh Street
Walnut
Mulberry
B. W.thompson
Will Mull
Newt. Hine
Burlington
Arfus Chautauqua
P.M. Musser
Muscatine
Henry Reinemund
Ottumwa
Langkammerer
Julius’ Doden
Wilton
Reinemund
Bankers’ Reserve
Will A. Appél
C. W Randleman
Josephine Hackett
Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Charles Ryan
Carrie Patrick
Mamie Randleman
Gerd Bromley
Prue seeks relic cap as Duntons arrive on train
Prue persuades her father to sell a Revolutionary era fur cap then borrows a buckboard with a stranger to reach the Duntons, racing toward the parsonage before a mischance with the hatbox forces quick improvisation and a new ride. The tale follows Prue's determined hunt for the heirloom and her bold plan to impress with the relic.
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Dantons
Prue
Molly
Duntons
Letter to Board on School Summer Session Comfort
Dr. F. R. Halstead writes praising the Board for addressing school summer plans with patrons. He notes his two children attend the school and opposes keeping children in classrooms during hot months. He hopes his views align with the Board and signs his name.
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Theie Schools
F. R. Halstead
Prue Hazen Finds True Love After Chance Meeting
In a warm scene, Prue Hazen appears flushed and grateful as she meets Joseph, the knight of the road, and Mrs. Dunton arranges comfortable care before Prue promises to see him again. The narrative ends with Prue as a poised, blushing woman recalling a relic and awaiting what comes next. A final advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lingering colds and related illnesses.
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Mrs. Dunton
Prue
Dun
Joseph
Miss Hazen
Prudence Dunton
Chamberlain
Local residents visit and travel around Muscatine and Davenport
Clarence Brown spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents in Wilton. Numerous residents, including Mrs. Bannick, Mr. Patton, George Houvenagle, and Mr. Hurst, made short visits or trips to Muscatine Davenport West Liberty Durant and Moscow. Several professionals and students returned home after weekend visits.
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Moscow
Spet
Muscatine
M. F. McDermott
Orville Ford
Pfeile
Davenport
David Hart
Kate McNulty
West Liberty
Ruth R. Scott
Jennie Phillips
Atatlissa
F. B. Hamlin
Clint Looney
Faye Stutler
L. O. Stutler
Uearl Luthye
Jack Smith
Lee Smith
Gary and Practical Fiamé Dress Making Lessons
A detailed cutting guide describes a tailored costume in African brown broadcloth with beaver or nutria trim. It covers perforated front gore for placket, pleating along slot perforations, aligning edges, folding lines, and pressing to achieve clean pleats. The guide also notes sewing the back seam, adding a 2 inch belt for a stay, and finishing with front hem and center front button trim.
Local social notes and church group meetings recap
Miss Erna Denkmann visited from Durant while G. W. Heabner and other townsfolk returned from Muscatine and Davenport. Grace Reformed Ladies Aid and Willing Workers classes met with programs, scripture readings, and refreshments. Members discussed Civiliz ers topics and upcoming officer elections, with visits to Atalissa and Cedar Rapids noted among residents.
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Erna Denkmann
Durant
G. W. Heabner
Muscatine
Emma Cooling
Willing
Grace Reformed Sunday School
Amelia Knouse
Ruth Ringgenberg
Davenport
J. N. Edge
Affternoon
Elsie Fischer
Nellie Bryant
Will
Thomas Raynor
Ladies’ Aid Society
Grace Reformed Church
R. &. Cretz
Red Man's Mand
A. 4
Houvenagle
Ada Luthye
C. I. Lau
James Hanley
Laufter
Delilah Lenker
Patrick Moylan
Dan McKee
Atalissa
Cora Beard
Hildred Miller
Marie Laucamp
F. W. Laucamp
Emma McSwiggin
Maimie Collison
Denver
Colo
Charles Brown
Carl Wilson
Gerald Murphy
Cedar Rapids
I.C. C
Yell Binkley Prefers Tire to Dress Suit in Political Death
In a sharp quip, Yell Binkley declares he would rather wear a tire than a dress suit, insisting there is no hereafter for a fellow who dies politically.
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Binkley
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Holland
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McClure
Jessy
Dad
Coonskin
Dunton
Gary &Practical
Fiamé
Pictorial Review
NAP Pictorial Review
Saberiertinis
Orl omaRets
Leona Lamar
Shannon Stock Co
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