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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal prints as official city and county paper with AP and Iowa press affiliations. It details circulation, delivery, and agency locations locally and out of town, noting rates for daily and semi weekly editions and office contact points. The piece lists multiple Muscatine and out of state offices and agents for reader convenience.
The statement records F. B. Throop as publisher in Muscatine County Iowa, sworn before Notary F. W. Eversmeyer on December 1 1909, with official seal.
The death of General William Wade Dudley recalls the Block of Five letter that split President Harrison from Dudley. Dudley helped nominate Harrison and led Republican activity. a disputed letter to Indiana county leaders funded floating blocks of five votes. Sam Meyer procured the letter for Democrats, publicized it, and Dudley later helped Meyer gain and then lose jobs in federal offices.
A fanciful report claims Senator La Follette, famed vegetarian, has eaten beefsteak daily for nine years. The senator confirms eating baron for breakfast and continuing, praising its taste while denying bacon for almost a decade. He remains active in politics, journalism, and public speaking between sessions.
Washington dispatch reports continuing friction between federal insurgent Republicans and the White House over patronage. Notes fresh examples from Congress, including O Connell’s looming departure as treasury solicitor and blocked Wisconsin appeals for district attorneyships. Describes a Wisconsin senator’s run‑in at the White House and hints at broader retaliation against anti‑Cannon forces in patronage.
The scene shifts between a tense train station moment and a fraught romantic pursuit. Alison faces danger as a murder suspicion swirls around a necklace and a missing groom. Intertwined are political chatter at the White House and a late night mood of longing under moonlight.
A reminiscence column notes a week of events from fifty to ten years ago. An exhibition by the M E Sabbath School will be held at the Methodist church on Thursday evening the 29th with declamations dialogues and singing by children and a collection for the Sabbath School library. Also mentioned is Fifth Street improvement by the street commissioner, an oyster supper and fancy article sale by Trinity parish Guild, a trip to Kansas with remarks on attorneys and doctors, a Baptist ladies sociable at A K Raff home, a stolen team incident with a reward, and a reminder that ten years ago today was Sunday.
A narrator recalls a sequence of peril and coincidence after a wreck as a suspenseful week narrows toward a final apex. Alison is linked to the case through telegrams and confrontations with Hotchkiss and Richey traces a dangerous trail.
The Century in 1910 will feature Mr Walter Camps early issues. It plans discussions on the Personality of Player and Coach in Football and an All-Time All-America Team selected from previous year’s annualists with reasons for inclusion. Later topics include Winter Golf Track Athletics Baseball Rowing and Tennis.
A satirical sketch portrays a boastful town policeman who stalks a busy corner, misuses private property, harasses shoppers and pets, and faces public ridicule for arrogance and misbehavior before a Christmas night confrontation.
The text depicts a sly smile and a push for moral behavior, urging readers to be an officious copper and shop early to swell up right. It reads as a fragmented promotional note with unclear context and faded names or events.
Transcriber Titus Loan & Investment notes multiple real estate transfers. Grelle widow to J C Hilsepeck a 9,? ft of lots in Newell subdivision for 1050. Milholm Freers to Henry Busch 4? of Newell subdivision for 2100. Fischer to Louise Frankenter 15 in lot 8, Stortz add for 110. Warrington widow to F W Eversmeyer lot in Ogilvie add for 0. Eversmeyer to S L Tobinson und as int in Ogilvie add for 100. Baker group to Thomas Graf lot 11 Black 4 Miller add West Liberty for 285. Elfers to Bishop & Gee Co Lot Black 1 Gee Smalley’s add South Muscatine for 300. Nichols to Thomas Gray lot 11 block 4 Miller’s add West Liberty 590. O’Brien Jr to Chas Schwerin Lot 5 Kemper add Muscatine 380. Smith et ux to Wilson Reid W20 ft for 7 Butterfield add Wilton 800. Black et ux and Geo Moore to David Bretchie Lots 4 5 and Lot 3 block 1A Atalissa for 175. Brotchie to Mary Myrtle Davis Lots 4 5 and Lot 3 block 10 Atalissa 190. Ema Louise Snarks to Mary Jeffries Lot 6 Warfield’s add Muscatine 200. David Pillians aid Wescae tine int 2 ft for 3000.
Old Clifton La December 7 report states Wehmeyer returned home Saturday with local residents noting his safe arrival and brief remarks.
After a week’s visit at Peter Brets home in Columbus Junction, Mr and Mrs John McNamer welcomed a son born December 5 with Miss Myrtle Knott assisting. Mrs W C Deford of Columbus City canvassed and delivered goods locally Saturday. Albert Hank and family visited Peter Bretz at Columbus Junction. Old Clifton had no school Wednesday and Thursday due to the teacher’s illness. Floyd Marston returned to Cairo Sunday after a stay at home over Saturday night. A large crowd attended the Achison and Duncan sale Tuesday. Mrs Cylde Foster and baby visited her parents Mr and Mrs H E Jones while Mr Foster attended the sale. Mrs Toe Knott and Miss Knott of Fredonia spent Tuesday at J Knoit’s.
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