Journal Printing Co. Bem Muscatine Daily Journal
The Daily Journal, official paper of City and County, is published by Journal Printing Co. with D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor. Circulation is claimed to be larger than all Muscatine papers combined, with daily and weekly editions and mail rates listed. A local agency network covers Muscatine and surroundings, with offices in New York and Chicago. Notary public confirms subscription sworn on December 1, 1999.
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Muscatine
Associated Press
Daily Journal
Bem
Pally
F.D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
Seal
FLW
Eversmeyer
Muscatine Journal
Sun
F. . Throop
Nanny Lini
Des Moines Urged to Support Corn Show at Coliseum
Des Moines faces a plea from Exposition promoters to attend the corn show at the new Capitol Coliseum. They note the city’s low patronage risks moving the event to another Iowa city offering a bonus. The Commercial club backs the project, stressing the show’s educational value and the need to break even despite imperfect weather and upcoming holidays.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Coliseum
Exposition Draws Large Attendance Despite Fading Days
Remaining days of the exposition draw large and enthusiastic attendance as final events approach. Patrons flock to exhibits, vendors report steady crowds, and organizers expect strong turnout through closing ceremonies.
Investigations Target Two Judges in Missouri Freight Case
Representative Murphy presses a House rules inquiry into Judges Smith Meckerson of Iowa and John J. Pontips of Missouri over alleged misconduct tied to freight and passenger litigation. He plans to present evidence before the Rules Committee to justify an inquiry. A separate report notes failed Japanese colonization efforts in Brazil and a new syndicate plans a Japanese immigrant colony near Rio de Janeiro to cultivate rice and other crops.
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Washington, D. C
Teséucative Mulpuy
Sitssgufl
Intellus
Smith Meckerson
Iowa
John J. Pontips
Alisseuri
Murphy
Missouri
Phillips
Committee On Rules
Washington
Rules Committee
Brazil
J. J. Slechta
Rio Janeiro
Mr. Slechta
Rio de Janeiro
Japan
Engases
Cape Frio
Rio
Reminiscences of long ago fifty years ago
A miscellany of notes recalling thefts on the river and coats found after being stolen. It mentions a ball at South Muscatine and swindlers selling a fraudulent hog cholera cure in Des Moines, plus local factory arrival plans and a ten year ago Sunday note.
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Dés- Moines
Polk County
Des Moines Dispatch
George Albrand
South Muscatine
Wise Owls and Christmas Woes in a Local Tale
A fragmentary Old Time prose piece follows two aging owls watching humans and follies. T Witt falls for T Woo yet doubts his devotion amid Christmas shopping chaos and local suitors, leading to a night of hope, disappointment, and muted sorrow.
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T’ Witt
T’woo
Mooney
Spooney
T’witt
I’ Woo
Papa
Father
T'Woo
Murder charge hints stir at Baltimore case
In Chapter XXVI of Mary Roberts Rinehart’s story, the group debates motives in a wreck, recalls Mrs. Conway seeking notes against the railroad, and prepares for a late interview with Henry Pintkney Sullivan. An arrest reveals Stuart, their loyal clerk, complicating a fragile theory of clues as Hotchkiss reacts with dismay.
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McKnight
Cresson
Hotchkiss
Baltimore
Henry Sullivan
Lawrence
Richey
Blakeley
Atalissa News Briefs Include Nurse Training and Weddings
Miss Flor ente McDonald traveled to Town City last week to pursue hospital training as a nurse. J M McLanaghlins plan to visit relatives in Ohio with a Chicago stopover. Wart Turkle sold his farm to James Black and George Moore for 125 per acre. Miss Matilda W Atkinson and Miss June May visit Miss Atkinson’s sisters in town. Atkinson plans to begin winter evangelistic work in Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Jessie Vanhorn received a bridal shower and married Don Hargrave Saturday evening.
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Atalissa
Florente McDonald
J. M. McLanaghlin
Ohto
Chicago
West Liberty
Matilda W. Atkinson
June May
Ann Burnett
C. B. Stucker
Atkinson
Los Angeles
Cal
Cleveland
Ohio
May
Miss Atkinson
John Vanhorn
Jesse
Don Hargrave
Pine Mills local notes drift through Muscatine area
In Muscatine region on Tuesday several residents reported changes in residence and business. Fred Cray sold an 80 acre farm to Mr. Spence near Fairport. Mr. and Mrs. Grow bought a Muscatine house for a future home. Ida Metz shows improvement from typhoid fever. Miss G. Damma of Davenport visited Krethmer home. Charlie Henchel and wife close out sale and plan to move to Philadelphia. Miss Billa Alteneder vacationed in Muscatine. A New Era concert drew many attendees Thursday night. Mr. Miller of Pleasant Prairie worked on safe hills and intends to relocate to Durant. Wm. Hartman and Roy attended W. Stormers sale Friday.
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Pine Mills
Dee
Wm. Alteneder
Muscatine
Fred Cray
Mr. Spence
Fairport
Grow
Ida Metz
G. Damma
Davenport
Kretehmer
Charlie Henchel
Philadelphia
Billa Altenedér
New Era
Miller
Pleasant Prairie
Get Next and Do Your Sheeping Barley
A quirky historical note recalls a man who bet on the Cubs last summer and faced chilly social consequence after a failed romance. Rival memories linger, turning whispers to a cautionary moral about future betting and personal restraint.
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Cubs
T’woo
Woo
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