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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
3
Aleciber is identified as a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and listed with the Associated Press and the Iowa Evening Press Association memberships.
The New York office at 30-34 West 33rd Street is listed, with Payne and Young in charge. A Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building is noted.
Terms to subscribers guarantee circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Delivery by carrier for 10 cents weekly. Daily by mail at 3.00 per year, all mail subscriptions in advance. Weekly 1.50 per year.
The Journal names local outlets for convenience: East Gill, Hurlbut Grocery on East 22d Street, South Muscatine Toborg Bros. Grocery on Oregon Street, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J. W. Fuller Grocery, and Wm. Van Zyil Grocery.
Private Branch Exchange numbers 26 and 27 guide callers to departments and individuals. The ad lists publisher F D Throop managing editor city editor society editor composing room Malling room and advertising manager with business office calls via numbers 26 or 27 and Mississippi Valley at number 5.
The piece notes Muscatine as a claimed source of New Yorkers, tied to George Ade and a privately published Hoosier fable. It describes tin type illustrations of Chicagoans from Indiana and a story where actors move to New York, mingling with Muscatine and other cities. It suggests Iowa’s population loss may relate to this claim.
Sioux City Journal notes Representative Dawson joins the committee on appropriations and predicts Democrats will lead the next House. Pepper could secure a favorable committee assignment as the lone Iowa Democrat.
In Vincennes Indiana defense attorneys for the accused call three expert witnesses at a single session. The trial focuses on alleged homicide facts and the credibility of forensic testimonies. Proceedings reflect the defense strategy to challenge prosecution evidence.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes the president prefers applying current laws and awaiting court rulings rather than seeking extra legislation against corporations. It calls this stance conservatism that will not satisfy reform critics who advocate stronger measures.
The Burlington Gazette questions why the president favors a ship subsidy while ignoring rails and hotels. It argues against granting further public money to private interests for profit and rail or ship ventures, noting taxes are already high.
The Sioux City Tribune notes a yearly message being written in childish script by many children for posting in a chimney. The piece is typically much shorter than forty thousand words but intended to yield results.
Des Moines readers question the claim that several young Washington women are “the most beautiful in the United States” as national capital gossip circulates this winter.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes President Taft's suggestion of a rest cure to the nation contrasts with his administration's stance on Victor L. Berger. It calls the remark the first kind word the portly gentlemen using safety deposit boxes have heard in some time.
A Canadian man was fined 50 dollars in Milwaukee for hugging a trained nurse. The Milwaukee authorities show a disposition to protect an important home industry.
In Peru Indiana Chief Joe Engleman speaks to reporters about the Miamis government claim. He declares the tribe will not repeat past traps and uses a university tone. The anecdote ends with a story of a heiress and a millionaire as a parable about succession at a desk.
William H. Berry recounts a Baldwin Locomotive Works anecdote involving Mary and Charley at Atlantic City to illustrate a point in a speech. The tale centers on playful flirtation at the beach, a sand gag, and a kiss challenged with a humorous line.
Alexander R. Smith, secretary of the canal terminal commission, told a New York friend that New York's foreign commerce grew by over 200 million dollars in the past year. The tale shifts to a humorous anecdote about Ballard, Lawyer Lawless, and Judge Ballard in a courtroom, ending with a witty courtroom note.
Copyright notice appearing in a 1910 publication credits Rev. T. S. Linscott D D as author and holder of original writings. The item reflects legal protection for religious or scholarly work from that era.
In a Grand Theatre interview Henry Woodruff discusses liquor laws and markets across states. He notes little difference in show business between dry and wet towns while advocating live and let live and broad access to drinks in some regions.
A study guide dated December 25 1910 poses twenty one questions on the resurrection of Jesus from Matthew and Luke for a Sunday school class. It cites Linscott D D and Hari T S Linscott and urges readers to explore faith reasons timing witnesses and the disciples reactions with reference to Luke 1 6 20 and Matthew 28 1 20.
Literary note by Margaret E. Sangster in the Woman's Home Companion calls for easing holiday work pressure on salespeople, post office workers, and express staff. She notes long hours and stress from anxious customers, suggesting December as a spread for books, parcels, and Christmas correspondence to ease the crunch.
Reminiscences recount a marshal halting boys from sledding on Second Street near Stein's lumber yard and letting one off with a warning. The note voices concern over growing insolence toward countrymen bringing teams. Twenty years ago report notes Iowa Ecclesiastical Medical College in Des Moines pursuing certiorari to challenge state board of medical examiners over diploma recognition.
Forty years ago a wag teased a crowd on Second street by saying there was a big time in front of Wiley's. They rushed to see a huge clock displayed on the sidewalk before Mr. Urmston moves his clock business into a new room.
Thirty years ago today was Sunday, marking a dated weekly note in the paper with a casual calendar reference.
Ten years ago the Rescue Dancing club staged a rag dance with grotesque robes and humorous character impersonations. Carrie Heinz surprised his parents and friends on East Seventh street when neighbors celebrated his tenth birthday with a home gathering after the event.
The Grand hosts a Wednesday showing of The Lion and the Mouse a Charles Klein drama about graft finance and power. John Burkett Ryder the richest man clashes with Judge Rossmore as Ryder confronts impeachment and a romance with the judge's daughter Shirley. The plot centers on ambition justice and the exposed methods of high finance.
West Liberty Iowa residents report family visits and travel notes. Otto Mann of Wapito visits daughter Mrs S H Archibald this week. Matilda Rock shopped in Iowa City. T M Lodge visited Muscatine for two days. Mrs Lewis Jinkinson and children spent time with niece Mrs N D Oliver east of town. Mr and Mrs George Moore returned from Muscatine where Mr M served on a jury.
Community notes record visitors and gatherings in West Liberty. Mrs C Overman and Mrs T F Beveridge visited three weeks. J S Eby hosted Mr Trout of Detroit. Rev Dowlin and family moved to the parsonage. Crescent Five entertained at I O O F supper. Woodmen lodge initiated fifteen members and hosted an oyster supper. various residents traveled to Muscatine and Iowa City for visits and shopping. a Christian church banquet drew 75 attendees with speeches and music. student social at Lela Vanatta’s home drew twenty-five sophomores for an evening of games and refreshments.
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