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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
13
The ad describes back pain caused by kidney issues and urges readers to try Deans Kidney Pills. It cites Dr. Dean as a quick remedy to cure the kidneys and restore normal urine flow. A testimonial from D Stineman of Muscatine Iowa claims years of kidney pain ended after using the product.
The Daily Journal announces circulation dominance among Muscatine papers and lists delivery options including daily by carrier at 10 cents weekly and mail rates. It notes the semi weekly edition with 10 and 8 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights and provides subscription pricing.
The Journal has set up numerous agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W Co A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J A Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zy Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
In Chicago the firm identifies Payne and Young as the leaders at the 750 Marquette Building. The business office handles calls via Bell telephone exchanges, listing numbers for general inquiries and the Walterial office. The fragment notes Mississippi Valley communications but is garbled.
Publisher F D Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated an average of 6929 copies in November 1909. Notary F W Eversmeyer attested the oath on December 1, 1909 in Muscatine County Iowa.
The Chicago Tribune editorially objects to magazines and periodicals publishing swindlers’ methods in semi fiction. The Pantagraph of Bloomington argues both sides, saying such publications may inform criminals yet also warn honest people and serve a public duty when victims are involved.
An editorial argues exposing swindlers methods in newspapers serves as a warning to the public. It contends con artists learn tricks in private courses and readers must be informed to prevent harm, asserting ongoing publicity defeats fraud and protects honest citizens.
In Cranston Iowa J F Williams rode to Muscatine to join Frank Hawkins and Irvin Bain as they shipped hogs to Chicago for the International Stock Show. Rev Robert Boyce headed to Perlee while Leona and McKinley Powell visited Muscatine. The Cranston A B and Oak Grove churches plan Christmas programs with trees and services Christmas Eve and Christmas Night. Mrs Thomas Manning remains ill, James Thomas improves after a week on the sick list. Kranz Estie wedding near Conesville was attended by C T Estie and Mrs Gertrude Schweitert visits. Mrs Warren Meeker visits from Colorado and plans to stay through January 1.
Ethy Bohnsack returns to Davenport after visiting home folks. Clara Marolf at her West Liberty home. Bohnsack family attends livestock show in Chicago. Adolph Blank and Claus Lenders visit Maysville. Mrs Dittmer and Edwin Thomason in Davenport. Fred Bohnsack returns to Montpelier. Mrs Ihms and Vera in Davenport. Siebke and Harry visit Walcott. Mrs Broders shops in Davenport. Dittmer family visits at G Dittmer home. Clara Marolf and Phlyora Bohn sack in Davenport and Rock Island.
Mrs Joe Scott and daughter Miss Margaret of Chicago were guests at Mrs Margaret Dallas home. Ed Rynearson bought a farm near Wilton and will move in spring. Miss Tena Schweitzer visited her parents and returned to Muscatine. Willis Rynearson returned from Keswick Iowa. Mrs Maria Hoopes is seriously ill with bronchitis. Negus Brothers are shredding corn fodder in the neighborhood.
The Pork House at Leland & Co. unveils a new slaughtering house on the Slough bank, connected by an elevated railway to the old packing plant, enabling up to 1,500 hogs killed daily. A foot patrol increase and recent burglary arrests accompany the day’s city brief.
On December 8 Catholics mark the Immaculate Conception as a holy day with Sundaylike services. Pilgrims and faithful join in special prayers as the Ecumenical Council assembles in Rome, and prayers are offered worldwide in support of its success.
A brief item notes the appointment of E. E. Miller as police chief, marking a major local policy shift after decades of the same leadership. The note places the event in the broader context of city governance and public safety.
Twenty years ago today marked a Sunday anniversary noted in local columns with reflections on events and social life from that date.
The Postal Telegraph company promotes Omer B. Plumly, the local messenger, to a steady post at Hammond Indiana. He departs on the early train to assume his new duties and manage the Hammond office.
The narrator confronts a chaotic morning as Mrs. Klopton reports a break-in by two detectives who seized her cough medicine and a black sealskin bag. With Sullivan implicated yet unclear, he recalls past accusations, weighs motives, and longs for Alison's comfort while awaiting arrest and a final decision.
National capital items by Judson C. Welliver summarize political moves and local happenings. The column sketches ongoing debates, appointments, and community notes shaping Washington D C coverage with concise observations.
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Wickersham wavers on key points of a railroad regulation bill. Administration fears over route control by shippers, classification power, and joint-route and rate authority create uncertainty about final form and timing. Congress and commission views diverge as prospects for broad regulatory power fade. Names of lawmakers and local officials listed among the bill’s supporters and critics.
Conesville residents share visits and travel notes from Burlington and Cedar Rapids. The Conesville schools will close for two weeks over Christmas with a program and tree planned, as Miss Myrtle Chown celebrates her 17th birthday with friends.
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