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City grocers and drug stores listed for reader convenience
The Journal names local businesses serving the city including Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 224 street South Muscatine Toborg Bros. grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
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Telephone numbers listed for press staff and offices
The notice provides private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 for the publication. It instructs callers to ask for the desired person or department when the operator answers. It lists No 1 F D Throop publisher, No 2 managing editor, No 8 city editor, No 4 society editor, No 5 composing room, No 6 mailing room, No 7 H E Dreier advertising manager. For business office calls use numbers 26 or 27. Mississippi Valley No 5.
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Journal Celebrates Seventy Years Of Publication Milestone
The Journal marks its seventy year milestone with a special edition. Editors note pride in the long history and a focus on upholding right and humanity while acknowledging flaws. They credit the backlog of eighty pages finished in four weeks as a major feat of speed and effort across departments.
Smashed saloon front after drunken carpenter outburst
Reminiscences of long ago recount a drunken carpenter named Bolster smashing the front of Hinkel's saloon in the Boston House after being expelled for threats against a foreigner who was a Republican. He was captured after a short chase. outcome of charges not learned. James Bencam appointed constable to fill a vacancy. A false pretenses case involving E. Miller and Billings is noted. Twenty years ago a Congregational church sale and musical event are announced. Ten years ago the Lightning Medicine company planned a move to Rock Island, seen with pride by Muscatine residents.
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Lyceum Weighs Masonry Question in City Debate
The Wilton Lyceum resolves to determine if Masonry is dangerous and evil in its tendencies and members in the city await the decision before withdrawing. It notes lyceums and debating clubs often discuss topics they know little about, a curious habit among members.
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Bruner Brought from Nebraska on Charge Filed by Thorn ton Nichols
Bruner, brought from Nebraska, faces a charge filed by Thorn ton Nichols for obtaining money under false pretenses. Court records show authorities dét a proceed to arraignment as investigations continue.
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Seventy Years of Journalism And Modern Progress Reflected
The Journal notes a silver jubilee, praising staff devotion, selfless effort, and the paper’s growth in equipment and organization. It urges continued momentum while honoring past editors and stressing responsible progress amid evolving news practices.
Salome censorship debate across major cities
Th ings they say in the Dubuque Times Journal note that Balti more St Louis Detroit and Milwaukee will admit Salome subject to police approval after opening night. The piece asks who will censor art if the chief of police shirks responsibility.
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Unnamed Stomach Liver and Bowel Remedy Ad
An old notice promotes a universal remedy for stomach liver and bowel illnesses plus colds grippe and malaria. It warns against substitutes and imitations.
Small Iowa colleges praised for state service
The Des Moines Tribune lauds Iowa's small colleges for spreading culture and education. The piece argues state schools and larger colleges must support these institutions or face better management to prevent their elimination.
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Mulci law shapes local option liquor control in Iowa
The modicum law governs liquor tariffs in Iowa counties. It activates only when 65 percent of voters petition, allowing a county to ban open saloons if just over 35 percent oppose such establishments, a move deemed to protect materiality, morality and peace of the community.
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Commander Sims Declares Britons Ready to Fight in Banquet
In a London banquet, Commander Sims of the American fleet proclaimed that if the British Empire faced an external threat, every man, drop of blood, ship, and dollar of kin abroad would be pledged. The remark evokes memories of Paul Jones and Commodore Perry.
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Jim Hill Predicts Hard Times For Railroads
Washington records a Democrat voice noting Jim Hill’s forecast of tough times for railroads. The piece argues outcomes hinge on broader economic forces, not the next president, and warns a slowdown remains likely regardless of who is elected.
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Senator Lafe Young Seeks Harmony In Legislature
The Sioux City Tribune notes Lafe Young’s appetite for harmony grows after his senatorial appointment but warns he may lose it as the legislature passes him by on the other side.
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Senator Lafe Young Shifts Sides in Insurgent Rift
The Keokuk Constitution-Democrat notes Senator Lafe Young pursues a middle path with insurgents. It adds Senator Cummins is vigilant and unlikely to permit any closer proximity than ten feet if sighted.
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Miss Blanche Alcorn Visits Tipton Kin in West Liberty
Miss Blanche Alcorn of Tipton visited Tuesday and Wednesday with her cousin Mrs J D Fisher on Calhoun Street. Miss Doris Green, after visiting ...
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Funeral for Clarence Miller Held in Riverside
The funeral for Clarence Miller, born December 18 1901 in Iowa City, was held at the C A Purvis home in Riverside with Rev S J Epler in attendance. He died December 5 1910 after typhoid weakened his frail health. interment followed at Oakridge. Attendees from out of town included Dr C E Clapp and Mrs D Creeg along with Mrs Mable Stanton of Davenport.
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Porter's Defeat Linked to Iowa Liquor Plank
John M. O'Brien of 423 West Front Street criticizes the Iowa Democratic platform as including a liquor plank that cost Claude Porter the governorship. He urges primary reform to reduce influence by party machines andoutlines the need for direct ballot nominations.
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