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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
15
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil claiming it strengthens, beautifies complexions, and soothes the stomach. It notes taming the taste, various benefits, and promotes sale by druggists in Bend We with a Savings Bank and Child's Sketch Book offer. Scott & Powne, 499 Pearl St., New York.
The Journal announces its network of agencies across the city for convenient access. Locations include Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery on Fast 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon Street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 24 West Sird Street.
In Chicago office at 750 Marquette bulldig the representatives Payne and Young take charge. Velephones and Bell business office oversee operations while Fell editorial office handles publication. Mississippi Valley referenced.
Publisher F D Throop reports total November 1909 circulation 6929 with daily figures from 6840 to 6930. Notary F W Eversmeyer confirms sworn statement on December 1 1909 in Muscatine Iowa.
The Keokuk County News at Sigourney releases a 32 page improvement edition with vivid pictures of prominent citizens, business houses, and homes. The issue, published by the Needham syndicate, showcases strong advertising and elevates the paper’s reputation statewide. The piece notes the immense work behind such special editions.
The article asserts the News speaks with authority on the matter, and expresses pride in the achievement. It emphasizes the publication's elevated position and credibility in reporting the development.
The Kansas City Journal urges adults to embrace Christmas joy through giving and kindness. It contrasts the cheerful spirit with cynicism, urging readers to spread happiness, support children, and keep Santa Claus alive in hearts and homes.
A breezy vignette traces Theodore Roosevelt from Harvard studiousness to public life, noting his early rise, varied careers, and wartime exploits. It ends with a cheeky anecdote about his Christmas shopping habit that supposedly spurred a national trend.
A look back notes December 11 as a Sunday and recalls scarce lucre causing a street scuffle between creditor and debtor on Third street. It imagines hiring a pugilist to collect debts. Also mentions the Young Men’s Christian Association board meeting and annual officer elections held December 2.
THIRTY YEARS AGO Will Huttig tomorrow enters the office of the oat meal mill as secretary of the company Muscatine has few young men possessing the sterling business qualifications of Mr Huttig and the Journal at once compliments Will and the oatmeal company TEN YEARS AGO Suffers Accident C B Antes engineer of the power house of the Electric Light and Power company had his eyes severely burned Saturday evening by an electrical flash from the machinery He will probably be unable to take the bandage from his eyes for three weeks or more and will be laid on for some time
In this chapter, Lollie plans a trip to Richmond to find Sullivan through his wife while McKnight contemplates leaving for a coastal cruise. A night of tension ends with Lollie arranging a secret office departure and a late afternoon train toward a city where a girl with blue eyes and brown hair awaits.
A quippy piece urges readers to shop early, presenting a man who invented early shopping as a model. It asks readers to emulate the habit and tell friends to do the same, framing shopping timing as a civic duty connected to leadership.
Washington December 11 The Water Power Trust declares against federal control of water power. Frank H Short representative for a prominent group of power concerns criticizes Gifford Pinchot and his conservation policies and projects.
Washington telegraphed activity centers on a push to turn water power control to individual states while opposing broader federal regulation. Key players Mr. Snory and Mr. Short listed as leading advocates and case cites included San Joaquin Power, Sierra Nevada Power, Kern River Power, Pacific Light and Power, and Central Colorado Power. The debate ties to Governor Hughes and Governor Pinchot policies and to U.S. Bureau of Corporations findings on the waterpower trust.
Readers are told that catarrh is a constitutional disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure is the internal remedy that addresses blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims $100 reward if it fails to cure and invites testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, with distribution by druggists at 75 cents.
Keota notes Dr Aretas E Kepford state tubercu losis lecturer will speak at the Methodist church next Thursday evening the talk is free and should draw a large crowd. Mrs Kiefhaber recently moved to Mrs Margaret Seydels home for care. Mr and Mrs Charles Bower and family of Rouleau Sask are wintering with relatives at the Dewis home. John Hamilton and Dave Tuscher plan a ten day trip to Corpus Christi Texas. Mrs Gullette of Denver is referenced in the local item.
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