Journal Publishing Details and Local Agencies
The Sac Journal Printing Co publishes the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and a semi weekly Journal on Tuesdays and Fridays. It lists circulation claims, Associated Press membership, and local agency addresses across Muscatine and surrounding districts. It also notes a New York office at 30-34 West 35th Street.
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Daily Journal
Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut
2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toborg Stros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
HAH
Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zy
New York
West 35Rd Street
Representatives Payne and Young In Charge
Chicago office at 750 Marquette building handles business and editorial matters with Bell telephony links. Mississippi Valley operations and personnel are indicated, though details are sparse.
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Representatives
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette Building
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Ees
Muscatine Journal November 1909 circulation sworn statement
The publisher I F D Throop swears that the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the stated November 1909 copies. The statement lists various district totals, average circulation 6929, and is sworn before Notary Public F W Eversmeyer on December 1, 1909.
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Muscatine Journal
San Aioe
Uc Ceca
Aes Sun
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Peary Crowned Discoverer while Cook Is Branded Faker
The public is told the polar dispute is settled with Peary seen as the true discoverer of the North Pole and Cook dismissed as a monumental faker. The article notes Cook may yet return with new notes or stories, but current scientific opinion and Danish verdicts condemn his claims.
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Cook
Peary
Etah
Brooklyn
Polar ego and public doubt swirl around Cook and Peary
The piece mocks Doc Cook for a possible Arctic delusion and questions the polar race’s ethics. It laments public credulity while noting Peary’s fame has been dented by controversy. It ends with a rueful nod to the consuming public.
Young Men Boosters in Ottumwa Seek More Members
Ottumwa reports the young men's business committee of the Commercial association completed a three day membership drive and raised 430 dollars. The Cedar Rapids writer praises youth boosters, notes many local young men are not yet involved, and urges full participation to drive the movement.
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Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
The
Commercial Association
Fingy Conners Says He Talks Too Much
Des Moines Register reports Fingy Conners, Democratic leader in New York state, says his only fault is talking too much and jokes he knows other Democrats who share the trait.
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Des Moines Register
Stomach weakness and liver inactivity prompt relief from a bottle
A health note describes common stomach, liver, and bowel discomfort and suggests relief from a bottle as a remedy. It emphasizes relief from digestive symptoms and implies over the counter treatment without naming a product.
Hostetter's Stomash Bitters for Common Ailments
Promote a bottle of Hostetter's Stomash Bitters as a remedy for poor appetite indigestion dyspepsia colds and grippe. Urges prompt use to save suffering and offers a free 1910 Almanac from Cruggist with purchase.
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Cruggist
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Notices
Recurring reminiscences recount 50 years past with a Tremont hall Irish-American ball benefiting the poor. Snow improved sleighing, though roads stay worn. A 40 years past surprise party at Rev M G Cass’s Island home brought gifts and thanks from the First Methodist church. Also, the German M E church plans a new edifice on a Bryer lot with community support.
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M. G. Cass
M. E
James Bryer
Christmas Social Sparks 30 Years of Cheer
Thirty years ago a Christmas social brought neighbors together with festive spirit. The event showcased community goodwill, shared treats, and seasonal music, reflecting enduring local tradition and joy amid holiday preparations.
Surprise Gift Chairs Leverich School Leader
RW Leverich head of Leverich school was surprised when pupils presented a large office chair secretly brought into the school Garnes made the presentation speech and the professor wore a broad smile all day
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RW. Leverich
Leverich School
Garnes
Sullivan's confession on theft and murder motive on the train
Sullivan recounts a life of danger starting in Europe and Wyoming. He explains how Bronson coerced him into stealing notes tied to a Washington bound trip, and how a wife and sister’s discovery doomed his plan. He describes creeping under lower ten and finding blood on his hands after a silent, deadly struggle.
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Monte Carlo
Italy
Rome
Heaton Boys
Wyoming
Bronson
Sullivan
Hell
John Gilmore
Washington
Hotchkiss
Ida
Alison
Europe
Harrington
Mr. Sullivan
Hotch
Awful night and post office politics in Iowa
The passage describes unrest over a night of events and shifts to federal postal policy. It notes that postmaster general guidance applies evenly to all senators and details how Iowa senators Dolliver and Cummins learn about post office appointments. The piece comments on legislators viewing post offices as burdens and some as liabilities.
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Dolliver
Cummins
Iowa
Capitol
Post Office Merit Rule Tightens Patronage Reach
Washington notes that the post office department is strictly enforcing the merit system, limiting political patronage. Senators Dolliver and Cummins pressed Postmaster General Hitchcock on eighth Iowa district appointments, seeking weight for recommendations while officials warned uniform enforcement nationwide.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Postoffice
House
Dolliver and Cummins
Col. W. P. Hepburn
Jamieson
Hitchcock
Iowa
Prepared for Sprains and Bruises with 25 Cents Liniment
This old advertisement urges readers to invest a quarter in Chamberlain's Liniment to be ready for sprains bruises and similar injuries, implying affordability and practical readiness.
Local Social Notes From Springdale Village
Springdale hosts visitors from Tipton and West Liberty while Omaha guest plans holidays with local family. Residents shop, attend meetings, and share news of crops, college visits, and club activities. Self Culture Club discussed Army Navy life and Spain, with members swapping Christmas candy recipes and samples for a party.
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Springdale
L. S. Maxson
Tipton
Iowa
Amos Kimberley, Jr
Lon Lewis
Omaha
Neb
H. F. Lewis
Lindley Heald
West Liberty
J. P. Stotler
Pedee
Joe Kingsbury
Mr. Kennedy
Ida Erbe
Mt. Vernon
Alex Mackie
Willard Smith
Elliott Anderson
Carl] Phelps
Rochester
Self Culture Club
Charles Mather
Lucy Millett
Army and Navy
Spain
Mary Hutcheson
Doctor Todd
Millett
Next lesson and meeting follow sweet times
The passage notes that the other paired lesson aimed to make the best yet with unique outcomes, then closes on a hope for more sweet times. The upcoming chapters are XIII and XIV. The next meeting is planned at the parlor of Mrs. William Mather.
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William Mather
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
SAC Journal BY Journal Printing Co
L. P. Loomis
Muscatine
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Sean Awe Vecces BO Eeeeeeee
Doc Cook
Commander Peary
Doe Cook
Hostetter’s Stomash Bitters
First Methodist Church
Anir Roberts
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N.Y
Grand Opera House
Sam S. and
Lee Shubert (Inc
Clyde Fitch
Grand Opera
ROUSE
Sam S
Eugene Walter
Hudson Bay
Foley
W. W. Ward
Dyersburg
Tennessee
A. W. Morgan
Washington News
Judson C. Woelliver
Chamberlin
Mindt & CO
California
America
Kokomo
Russell and Trueheart
Dillon and
Burke
Goldwin and
Wallace
Bell Sisters
Emma
Lambert and
Wilson
Virginia Reid
Merry Christmas
Vodel Steam
J. M. Conner
Sycamore Stree
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