Muscatine Daily Journal Announces Circulation and Agencies
The Muscatine Daily Journal announces circulation dominance among local papers and lists its city agencies including Fest Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros. Oregon Street and Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zy Grocery with a New York office at 30 54 West 33rd Street.
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Journal
Fest Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Treet
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Wm. van Zy
New York
West 33Rd Street
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1909
Sworn declaration by F D Throop publisher assigns total average circulation figures for Muscatine Journal in November 1909. Notary F W Eversmeyer attests the printed copies and distribution figures with a December 1 1909 sworn date.
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Muscatine Journal
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Things They Say in Local Newspapers
Quotes from Oskaloosa Herald and Keokuk papers mock wealth, politics, and winter travel. It notes rich men’s sons as money circulation devices and jokes about Cook north pole records and a delayed water wagon trip amid freezing weather.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Keokuk
Denmark
Cook North Pole
Keokuk Gate City
Morganthalers Move Into Country Offices Prosperity Hint
The Sioux City Journal notes Morganthalers expanding into country offices despite the Payne law and print paper costs, suggesting weekly newspaper workers are sharing in rising prosperity.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Tribune Editor Honored After Franchise Vote
The Gazette congratulates Sioux City Tribune editor John C. Kelly on the victory Tuesday as public service corporations failed to gain an undesirable franchise in Sioux City. The vote was decisive against the proposal.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Sioux City
Iowa supreme court upholds liquor law in beer left for party
In Iowa City an appeals court ruling declares a man who let a beer case remain in his room overnight for a third party violated the liquor law when he passed it to the party. Critics call the decision absurd and say justice is scarce from the state’s highest court.
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Iowa City
Iowa Supreme Court
Royal funeral cortege through Brussels shines with regalian rites
The Davenport Times describes Leopold's funeral procession in Brussels. A military cortege moved the coffin from the cathedral to the royal vault with grand ceremony, emphasizing regal rites observed by the crowd and correspondent.
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Davenport Times
Leopold
Brussels
Judge Prouty Faces Captain Hull Again in District Race
In the Marengo Republican a critique notes Judge Prouty is the sole opponent to Captain Hull. The piece argues Prouty may not be the insurgents' strongest choice, labeling his republicanism as unclear and suggesting he has failed to defeat Hull in three attempts.
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Marengo
Judge Prouty
Captain Hull
Hull
Hull and Pinchot Compete for Iowa Delegation Seat
The Des Moines and Council Bluffs papers praise Hull as a steady congressional ally, while Pinchot advocates forestry with a twist arguing trees should serve children as Christmas trees. Pinchot says forests must be saved yet trees bring joy when used for the holidays, appealing to voters.
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Council
Pinchot
Congress weighs method to admit Arizona and New Mexico
Washington reports that Congress considers how to supervise new state constitutions from Arizona and New Mexico to avoid radical changes. The plan includes dual elections for constitution adoption and officers, with possible presidential or congressional review before admission. Outlook for statehood this session appears doubtful.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Union
Okllahoma
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Senate
Beveridge
House Committee
Hamilton
Reminiscences and Local Happenings Through Decades
A compact summary of historical notes and church activities from various eras. Nostalgic items include a Young Men's Debating Society query, a December 25 lecture on Hugh Latimer, a Christmas meal at a new oatmeal mill, revival reports in Blue Grass, Tremont church festival success, two high school literary societies, and a humorous Quack Quack quartet event at the M E church.
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Young Men’s Debating Society
Hugh Latimer
M. E
Blue Grass
Quack
M. E. Church
Jessie Anderson Marries Ralph I. Davis in West Liberty
In West Liberty Iowa on Thursday at 2 pm Miss Jessie Anderson wed Ralph I. Davis at the Ander son home on Elm Street. Rev. Scoles of the M E church performed the ceremony for a small family gathering before the couple depart for Lafayette Indiana to stay with the groom’s parents and then settle in Dakota.
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West Liberty
D. C. Anderson
Elm Street
Jessie Anderson
Ralph I. Davis
Scoles
M. E. Church
Lafayette
Ind
Mrs. Davis
Dakota
William Comstock
Conesville
Michner
Minnie Scott
Muscatine
Jesse Scott
Xmas Insurance Promises Health by CASCARETS
An advertisement urges protecting family health during holidays with CASCARETS at bedtime. It promotes CASCARETS as the best medicine for children, claiming a million boxes sold weekly and calls it the biggest seller in the world.
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Cascarets
Train of Deceit and Hidden Identity in Wreck Mystery
In a tense confinement on a stalled train, Simon Harrington’s wallet and a bloodied dagger connect to a murder and a web of disguises. The accused, McKnight, explains switching berths to escape, while Blanche Conway’s possible motives and the forged telegrams drive the pursuit. The reveal links notes, a bag, and a sealskin pouch to a dangerous struggle for power.
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Richey
Sullivan
Simon Harrington
Jin Lower Nine
Alison
Baltimore
Blakeley
Ewing
Blanche Conway
Carter House
Tihay
Bronson
McKnight
Washington
Christmas Treat Draws 100+ Children at United Brethren
More than a hundred children attended a Sunday school celebration at United Brethren Church. The program invited city youth not affiliated with any Sabbath school and drew a large turnout.
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United Brethren Church
Christmas Program Delights Attendees With Recitations
In attendance were guests who enjoyed a varied program of songs and recitations. Fifteen children contributed, Mrs Gabriel told the Christmas story, and a large tree stood in the auditorium. As children left, sacks of candy nuts and fruit were distributed.
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Gabriel
Postmaster C Van Zandt Stricken In Wilton Iowa
Wilton Iowa December 24 special. Postmaster C Van Zandt 68 was stricken with apoplexy last Wednesday evening and has remained unconscious since the stroke. His condition has not improved.
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Wilton
C. van Zandt
van Zandt
Walter Aaron Dies in Bard Area Incident
Wapello Iowa December 24 Walter Aaron eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs John Adamson died last Wednesday night near Bard at about midnight.
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Wapello
Walter Aaron
John Adamson
Bard
Community Notices and Local Updates in Wapello
Diphtheria death confirmed with graveside service at Wapello cemetery. Reverent F J Sternberg fainted at the post office but is improving. Miss Bessie Beitler released from smallpox quarantine in Boyden. Various holiday visits and events noted including church dinner, postponed lecture, and local travel. Fire department tackled garret blaze at J C Farrer residence with no major damage.
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Wapello
Adamson
F. J. Sternberg
M. E
Fred Heins
Bessie Beitler
Boyden
Iowa
C. W. Davis
Oskaloosa
R. E. Grattan
The
Presbyterian Church
Chaffee
Oscar Steigleder
Packwood
M.S. Grimes
W. C. Archibald
Chicago
Ed. Archibald
Alberta Stephens
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Michigan City
Ind
J. E. Garrett
Hurley Gauss
Burlington
J. CC. Farrer
Local Residents Return and Visit Nearby Towns
Miss Bessie Duncan returned home Thursday after a short visit with friends in Muscatine. Mrs. A. N. Nelson and daughter Jennie left for Durant to visit Mrs. W. C. Branch. Mrs. Alpha Wathan returned to Durant after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John McClain. August Wacker went to Mt Pulaski Hill for a week with his daughter Mrs. George Stoll. Patrick Moylan left for Durant to spend the day visiting friends.
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L. P. Loomis
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Representatives
Payne & Young
Marquette Building
Teltenhones
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Des Moines
Mashington
National Capital
Judson C. Woelliver
Catine
Sees Roberts Rinehart
Xmas Insurance
B. Church
Grand Opera House
Sam S. and
Lee Shubert (Inc
Clyde Fitch
Sam S
Eugene Walter
Hudson Bay
Joe
Doe
Casper
West Second Street
Wilton Striken
Chamberlin
Mindt & CO
California
Lesque
America
Kokomo
Russell and Trueheart
Dillon and
Burke
Goldwin and
Wallace
Bell Sisters
Ida
Emma
Lambert and Wilson
Virginia Reid
Cleopatra
McQuesien & Sawyer Co
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