City Agencies Listed For Reader Convenience
The Journal lists local businesses serving the city, including East Hill and East 2nd Street groceries Toborg Bros and Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J. G. Fuller Grocery Wm. Van Zyil Grocery Hershey Avenue Oregon Street and W. C. A. Buschs Drug Store.
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Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. G. Fuller
Wm. van Zy
Iowa-Private Branch Exchange Numbers 26 and 27
When the operator answers request the person or department number sought. Listings include 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 Dreler advertising manager For the business office call 26 or 27 Mississippi Valley No 5.
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Seventieth Anniversary Observed By Iowa City Press
The Iowa City Press marks 70 years with a thirty six page edition, tracing its lineage to founders of the Bloomington Herald and the Iowa Capital Reporter. The article outlines ties to Thomas Hughes and John B. Russell, and notes the Argus predated the Reporter in the paper’s ancestry. The piece discusses historical shifts including the Reporter’s 1860 switch to the Republican camp and readers’ actions that led to the Press’s creation.
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Bloomington Herald
Iowa Capital Reporter
Thomas Hughes
John B. Russell
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Reporter
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Capital Reporter
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Journal commemorates seventieth anniversary of the Press
The Journal notes the Press seventieth anniversary edition with references to early Hickory Sprouts, the Wide Awakes, Judge Buttles and L. D. Ingersoll. It highlights a poem by the apostate Reporter, edited by Linkensale, and laments changing editor and politician methods. The issue is praised as creditable, rich in reading material and ads from Iowa City industries and firms.
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Judge Buttles
Linkens
L. D. Ingersoll
High Handed Action Sparks Ink Across Iowa Papers
Burlington Gazette criticizes Waterloo Chief of Police Denen for forcing five intoxicated men to attend Billy Sunday’s booze lecture. Waterloo Reporter counters, saying the men faced public scrutiny but may have benefited. The piece questions police overreach and moral zeal in enforcing temperance.
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Cedar Rapids
Sunday
Cosson
Waterloo
Burlington
Gazette
On cancer progress noted at international conference
Cedar Rapids Republicans report little progress in cancer treatment since four years ago at an international conference. Cancer is a major challenge for medicine, yet there is hope that a future breakthrough will yield a lasting remedy and place its discoverer among history’s immortals.
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Cedar Rapids
Illinois congressman seeks constitutional amendment to curb monopolies
A Marshalltown Times-Republican report notes a Illinois congressman proposes amending the constitution to grant Congress power to suppress monopolies. The paper warns delaying could let monopolies further restrain Congress or act already.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Illinois
Congress
Iowa City GOP urges chancellor for three Iowa schools
The Iowa City Republican argues the legislature should consider creating a chancellor position for the three major Iowa educational institutions. It says selecting a suitably qualified man for the post would mark a significant advance for education.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Des Moines City Steamer Floats After River Rise
Fifty years ago reminiscences note the Des Moines City, stuck in a precarious position at the ferry landing, rises in the river lift it free and head downstream toward safer winter quarters. Prairie chickens and quails trade at market prices as wildlife remains plentiful. An attorney in Chicago delivers a witty closing remark about editors and reporters caricaturing him for poverty and unfit attire.
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Des Moines City
Chicago
Moon Quest Of A Little Girl In The City
A four year-old girl in the eastern city sought to fetch the moon as it rose after sunset. She asked her mother if she could take it down and wondered whether removing it would leave a hole in the sky, a hopeful, fanciful moment from a city evening.
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Luna
Henry Clay Dean Appears In Town After Thirty Years
A local notice recalls Henry Clay Dean’s return appearance after a thirty year absence. Details indicate a speaking engagement drew residents to the venue, highlighting the preacher’s historic influence and the crowd’s reception.
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Henry Clay Dean
Memorial fund for Allison nearly complete
Council Bluffs remarks praise the Allison memorial fund nearing full completion and condemn the failure to raise the entire amount as a blot on Iowa patriotism and appreciation for public service.
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Clinton Herald
Council Bluffs
Allison
Iowa
Americans Avoid Depravity Amid European Tours
The Oskaloosa Herald notes that only 15 percent of American tourists visited Monte Carlo last summer and many did not gamble, while 80 percent attended the Passion play at Oberammergau, suggesting Americans are not as depraved as some writers claim.
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Monte Carlo
Oberammergau
Y M C A Keokuk Offers Swimming Class Under Corsan
The Y M C A in Keokuk organizes a swimming class conducted by Corsan who has instructed 30 000 people in the art of swimming. He is described as a public benefactor.
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Dubuque
Senator Young Walks With Cummins Supporter
The Sioux City Tribune notes Senator Young showing unexpected pleasure as he walks down the aisle alongside Senator Cummins, highlighting a rare display of public warmth amid political appearances.
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Sioux City Tribune
Young
Cummins
La Follette Defends Attitude Toward President Taft
A Cedar Rapids Gazette and Waterloo Republican discussion portrays Senator La Follette as not snubbing Taft but pledging support when aligned with his convictions. The letters indicate La Follette prefers candor over routine courtesy in advising on Supreme Court appointments.
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Waterloo
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Kidney health alarm prompts Pittster? No, invalid
A personal testimonial from M Mayer of Chester New York claims Foley Kidney Pills cured kidney problems after back pain fatigue and irregular kidney action. A W Morgan a local druggist endorses the product.
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Chester
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Local Social Notes From Wapello and Nearby Areas
Wapello daily social roundup records visits and stays by Mrs. W S Isett in Burlington. Zella Wright visits sister Mrs. Lloyd Maffitt in Oakville. Maggie Davis and daughter Mary visit relatives in Muscatine. Myrtle Maine and baby daughter stay with Jos Shipman family in Wapello. Anna Wallace stops in Burlington to see friends. Nellie Hale hosts The Limit gathering. Will Mottet visits Ottumwa with his parents. Mayme McLaughlin leaves for Sulphur Oklahoma after a six week stay.
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Isett
Burlington
Zella Wright
Lloyd Maffitt
Oakville
Maggie Davis
Mary
Muscatine
Myrtle Maine
Jos. Shipman
Anna Wallace
Nellie Hale
Will Mottet
Frank Mottet
Ottumwa
Mayme McLaughlin
Sulphur
Okla
Novel lunch leads to merriment at church group meeting
Twenty years ago the Young Ladies' Missionary Society of the Congregational church met at Mrs. Henry Hoover's home. After business they shared a box lunch, each taking a random paper box and eating the contained meal, a novel and merry activity for the group.
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Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Henry Hoover
Company C Plans a Grand New Year Ball Event
Ten years ago Company C announced plans for a large New Year’s Eve ball. The unit prepared for a grand exhibition drill by the entire company and promised one of the year's finest entertainments.
Community Notes and Visitations In Local City
Local residents share family updates with relatives in Muscatine and Columbus Junction. Miss Mc Laughlin works as a stenographer in Sulphur while Tom McLaughlin visits from Masonville. Priscilla club hosts Glen Kremer. Louisa Lodge No. 19 I O O F installs officers. Herman Otto visits daughter Mrs Archibald in West Liberty. Mrs Springer travels to Burlington.
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McLaughlin
Arthur Springer
Elizabeth
Roy McCullough
Muscatine
Mary Woodruff
Columbus Junction
Jas. Bennet
Tom McLaughlin
Masonville
Glen Kremer
Priscilla Club
Louisa Lodge No. 19
Noble Grand
B. I. Graham
E. B. Cook
Aner Nearhood
Fred Gall
Herman Otto
West Liberty
S. H. Archibald
Burlington
West Liberty Notes and Local Visits
West Liberty Iowa reports Ethel and Blanch Rock shopping in Iowa City. Mrs Dorotha Cammeron of Downey visited sister Mrs Dan Gates. The M E church Woman's Home Missionary society holds annual bank offering services Sunday December 11. J Lane wife and Bertha visited Downey at E Wells home. Pearl Ford returned to Iowa City after a visit with sister Mrs Grant Wilson. Fred Jenson visited relatives in Stockton. Lizzie Stratten of Chicago left Davenport after visiting Lyde and Tamer Ball.
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Ethel
Blanch Rock
Iowa City
Dorotha Cammeron
Downey
Dan Gates
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
J. Lane
Bertha
E. Wells
Pearl Ford
van Tyle
Grant Wilson
South Prairie
Fred Jenson
Stockton
Lizzie Stratten
Chicago
Lyde
Tamer Ball
Davenport
Local residents visit family and friends this week
A succession of residents and visitors held brief calls and visits in town this week. Mrs. Wm Henderson and Mrs. A Wiggins of Downey arrived to spend time with relatives, while Mrs. C T Hayes returned to Valley Junction after visiting E C Hayes.
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Wm. Henderson
A. Wiggins
Downey
C. J. Mackey
C. T. Hayes
Valley Junction
E. C. Hayes
Calhoun Street
Sarah Gates
Dan
East Third Street
Rebecca and
Emma Michener
Bathesda
Ohio
Chas
Buckman
H. Floyd
West Branch
Stucker
Atalissa
Roy Chase
Mary Siberts
Webster
Ben Nortman
Iowa City
Elsie Graham
Pearl Propst
East Third
Ray Griffith
Cedar Rapids
Daisie Moore
Free Recipe Promises Quick Cure for Urinary Ailments
An advertisement by Dr. A. E. Robinson offers a free home remedy recipe for bladder and kidney troubles claiming rapid relief. It touts harmfree ingredients, cites complete secrecy, and urges readers to request the recipe by mail from Detroit. The surrounding text lists local names and weekend visits in Minnesota and Iowa.
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A. E. Robinson
K 905
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers
Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares a testimonial on Foley's Honey and Tar after her little girl suffered a severe cold and persistent cough. She reports rapid throat relief and complete recovery after one bottle and urges others to keep the product at home.
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D. Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Ohio
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Sage and Sulphur hair remedy revisits old practice
Sage tea and sulphur mix restore hair color and promote growth. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offered by druggists for 50c or 1.00, available directly from Wyeth Chemical Company at 74 Cortlandt Street New York, and sold on recommendation of A W Morgan's Pharmacy.
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Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
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