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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
3
Listing shows Payne and Young in charge with New York office at 30 34 West 33rd Street and Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal lists agency locations for reader convenience across the city. Agencies include East Hills Hurlbut Grocery East 224 street and 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.
The page lists phone numbers for departments and staff including No 1 publisher No 2 managing editor No 8 city editor No 4 society editor No 5 composing room No 6 mailing room No T H Dreier advertising manager and business office lines 26 or 27 for business inquiries Mississippi Valley No 5.
Superintendent Everhart urges building an annex to the high school on Iowa Avenue to house expanded manual training and domestic science. He argues for vocational courses to produce skilled farmers, mechanics, carpenters, masons, plumbers, and cooks, warning current schooling risks becoming only a preparatory stage.
A discussion argues for distinctly vocational courses running parallel with academic work to lift education and support industries. E Davenport of Illinois urges high schools to serve communities by conditioning students for life, while colleges would align by choice. Muscatine taxpayers may face this issue later and must consider it now.
The Journal premieres Hallie Eerminie Rives new serial The Kingdom of Slender Swords on December 15. The romance, set largely in Japan with two American lovers at Tokio, promises sensational scenes and a mix of Japanese sentiment and landscape.
A reader from Iowa City suggests a legislature bill to allow higher salaries for commissioners in small cities under the commission form of government. The writer argues higher pay would attract the right people without excessive sacrifice, acknowledging some advantages of the plan but criticizing current salary limits.
The Burlington Gazette accuses the congressional vote of pure partisanship and a political whitewash of Ballinger. It contrasts the minority report with the majority decision, asserting Pinchot was right and Ballinger wrong regardless of party.
The Carroll Herald defends Champ Clark against blame for remarks during a Toledo Iowa chautauqua talk, noting that weather stress can influence onstage comments and that critics overstep by holding him to one appearance.
In view of punishment for the glass trust promoters it would not be surprising if these bath tub fellows were smartly slapped on the wrist if found guilty.
Representative Dawson will accept the presidency of a Davenport bank, preferring steady work over lingering in Lame Duck Alley. Recent developments portray him as a level headed man who would be an asset to any business.
Wellman Iowa December 10 delayed report indicates an event scheduled for Wednesday at noon began but details are unclear due to transcription. Local residents await fuller information from officials.
A century-old note recalls a thousand hogs shipped east by rail from Clifton and Ainsworth to New York. The piece questions why live hogs are sent east when local packers could slaughter them, noting a losing money claim from a recent case before Judge Richman, where the plaintiff won $675.
A resident at a Second and Mulberry boarding house faced Judge Williams after he used his position to eject an unruly boarder and punch him in the left shoulder. He was fined three dollars plus costs for the assault and related damages.
Attorneys argued a motion for a new trial in the Fiedler case against the C., R. J. & P. railway, detailing grounds and legal arguments before the court.
The Nonpareil club met at D M Lambert s last night with the rule of three refreshment articles at each stop. Hosts varied the menu with hot rolls ham and coffee for an all around good time. The city notes the Illinois farmer s loss and hardship crossing by boat.
A woman visits the sheriff at the courthouse and asks to speak privately. She proceeds to tout a thirty volume work she wishes to sell, prompting the sheriff to clear the room before the discussion.
The marriage of Clara Wagamon to Oral Moore was held with Rev. P. H. Hawk officiating. Many local notes follow including property moves, visits, shopping trips, box socials, and upcoming store hours. Notables: Miss Hilma Dodds third birthday, Frank Jones purchasing 21 acres for $2175, and a December 15 stock sale by R. G. Broth.
Wilton Iowa notes include Mrs W G Griffith visiting relatives in Muscatine and Mrs Don Stiboldt returning from Davenport. The WCTU meets Tuesday afternoon Dec 13 1910 with plans for an interesting session. Also mentions Mrs Allen Smith returning to Atalissa and visits by Mrs Theo Port and Glen Miller with Vera in Atalissa and Stockton respectively. Mae Latchaw returns from extended visit.
Mrs. D. Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares a home remedy experience with Foley's Honey and Tar for a severely coughing child. She notes quick throat and lung relief after a single bottle and urges keeping the product in the house. A. W. Morgan, a local druggist, endorses it.
Local notes report visits by J A Ferguson Margaret and Amanda Hawthorne and Mrs George Alexander to town. The Presbyterian Willing Workers Aid society spent a day in Wyman at Ralph Reese home. Lyric Glee club entertained in the opera house to a full audience. J G Maxwell recovering from facial bone abscess operation in Iowa City hospital. Eight converts credited to revival meetings at M E church ending Sabbath.
Foley Kidney Pills are described as torie in action with quick results and restoring natural kidney and bladder function. They claim to correct irregularities in urinary processes.
Miss Annie Laurie Stevenson and T. G. Nixon wed Thursday night in Rock Island Illinois. The ceremony at 7 pm was private with Rev H W Reed officiating at the First Baptist parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Stevenson of Rockwell Iowa, trained as a nurse at Bellevue. The groom resides in London Ontario and worked as yard master for the Rock Island and Milwaukee Railroad in Muscatine during the past year.
Nuptials will be celebrated Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in Moscow. Miss Ida E Hahn and John Van Gent Jr of this city will be married at 7 o’clock with relatives from town attending. The groom’s parents Mr and Mrs H G Van Gent of 404 Cook street will be present.
The Monday Evening Card club was hosted by Mrs. W. L. Mull at 116 West Sixth Street. The group enjoyed their bridge session and agreed not to meet again until after the holidays.
The W R C Industrial postpones the monthly sewing event due to illness among members. The next meeting will likely be held on the regular January meeting day.
J G Van Lent says the second Iowa district elected the party's only congressman from Iowa, four judges, ten state representatives, and five state senators. He notes the district will form a solid democratic nucleus in the next general assembly and steer plans in the Cherokee strip. Van Lent visited Des Moines over the weekend.
Mort H. Singer announces Henry Woodruff stars in The Genius a new song comedy at the Grand Tuesday evening. Woodruff regarded as a popular star in America. critics praise his portrayal of Jack Spencer and the show’s magnetism. Cast includes notable performers and ten musical numbers. Seat sale will open.
Grandview Lodge No 724 I O F in Grandview Iowa notes the death of brother Geo D Walter a valued member and longtime contributor. The resolution expresses deep regret sympathy for his family and a belief in divine provision during their sorrow. The text reflects fraternal respect and condolence from the lodge.
An advertisement states We furnish bail bonds executors administrators receivers custodians trustees officers repleving guardians employees guarantee and other bonds. It promises prompt service lowest charges and satisfaction guaranteed and invites inquiries for further particulars.
A collection of quoted praise highlights Swords work as unhackneyed and original stronger than past titles and as a vivid Japanese setting. Hallie Erminie Rives earns acclaim for creating living characters, dramatic and exciting narratives, with several citations from major papers praising her best works.
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