Muscatine Journal declares November 1909 circulation
F D Throop publisher swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the stated November 1909 copies. The affidavit lists daily and weekly editions, city delivery and mail rates, and multiple circulation figures totaling 6,830 to 6,905 for various pages. Notary RF W.Eversmerer attested on December 1, 1909.
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Daily Journal
I. F. BD. Throop
Muscatine Journal
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
W. Eversmerer
Press opinions mix in Iowa columns on politics and royalty
A collage of 1920s Iowa editorials mocks rich heirs, denounces a Sioux City franchise vote, cites liquor law cases, notes a Brussels royal funeral procession, and critiques Judge Prowty as a weak insurgent foe to Captain Hull.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Sioux City
Davenport Times
Leopold
Brussels
Hull the sole old soldier in Iowa’s delegation
Des Moines and Council Bluffs press highlight veteran congressman Hull as the remaining seasoned representative, praising his record and predicting he will be the strongest ally for Des Moines in Congress. Pinchot argues forests should be conserved but concedes Christmas trees bring joy to children, urging restraint on tree cutting during holidays.
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Iown
Des Moines
Congress
Council
Pinchot
Washington notes on New Mexico Arizona statehood plans
Washington dispatch reports Congress weighing a method to scrutinize proposed constitutions from Arizona and New Mexico before admission. President Taft and lawmakers seek safeguards to prevent radical changes, with two elections proposed: constitution adoption and officer selection. The bill leaves presidential review but risks partisan debate and uncertain statehood this session.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Oklahoma
House Committee On Territories
Taf
House
Hamilton
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Senate
Raveridae
House Reedies
Jessie Anderson Marries Ralph J. Davis at West Liberty
In West Liberty Iowa on December 21 at 2 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs D C Anderson their eldest daughter Jessie Anderson wed Ralph J Davis with only family and close friends present. Rev Scoles of the M E church performed the ceremony. They will honeymoon in Lafayette Indiana with plans to settle later in Dakota. Also noted is Mrs William Comstock returning from Conesville and Minnie Scott traveling to Muscatine.
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West Liberty
D. C. Anderson
Elm Street
Jessie Anderson
Ralph J. Davis
Scoles
M. E. Church
Lafayette
Ind
Mrs. Davis
Dakota
William Comstock
Conesville
Michner
Minnie Scott
Muscatine
Jesse Scott
Xmas Insurance Promise for Health and Comfort
A holiday notice promoting CASCARETS as the best medicine for children and family health. It urges taking CASCARETS at bedtime during holidays to prevent over eating and drinking, touting 10 cent weekly treatment and widespread availability at druggists. Includes bold claims and large sales language.
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Cascaret
Cascarets
Dad
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Debates
A historical column recaps memories from 50 to 10 years ago. Debates on Fire and House destruction, religious reform lectures, church revivals at Blue Grass, Tremont hall festival, the first oat meal mill, high school library societies, and a humorous Quack Quack quartet at the MEB church.
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Young Men's Debating Society
Hugh Latimer
M. EH
Blue Grass
Morey
M. I
Tremont Hall
MEB
The Man in Lower Len Continued Mystery
In a tense confession on a train, the suspect recounts how he swapped berths, fled the wreck, and uncovered a Russia leather wallet with notes linking to Simon Harrington. The case hinges on a forged telegram and a fateful dagger, with Alison Conway’s involvement looming. The detective reveals the recovered items and questions Sullivan as the truth threads toward confrontation.
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Richey
Sullivan
We@NL occurrence lay almost beyond him. “Teo
Simon Harrington
Alison
Baltimore
Blaiche Conway
Len
Blanche Conway
Carter House
Bronson
McKnight
Washington
Mr. Blakeley
Over Hundred Attend Christmas Treat at United Brethren
More than a hundred children attended the Sunday school celebration at United Brethren church this afternoon. A special invitation was extended to city children not affiliated with any Sabbath school.
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United Brethren Church
Christmas Program Delights Young Attendees At School
Attendance marked a bright holiday event with songs and recitations led by Mrs. Gabriel who told the Christmas story to captivated children. A large tree stood in the auditorium and guests received sacks of sandy, nuts and fruit as they exited.
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Gabriel
Postmaster C Van Zandt Stricken With Stroke at 68
Wilton Ia December 24 special report Postmaster C Van Zandt was stricken with apoplexy last Wednesday evening and has remained unconscious since. He is 68 years old and his condition shows no improvement.
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Dac
C. van Zandt
van Zandt
Death of Walter Aaron Near Bard Area
Wapelio Iowa December 24 Walter Aaron eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs John Adamson of the Bard neighborhood died last Wednesday night near the midnight hour.
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Wapelio
Walter Aaron
John Adamson
Bard
Community Tragedy In Urn Burial And Ills At Post Office Scene
Diphtheria deaths prompt burial at Wapelja cemetery Thursday. Local clergyman Rev. Sternberg fainted at the post office, injuring his head. none of the injuries are believed life threatening. Smallpox scare eases as quarantine ends for a Boyden teacher. Local social notes: families from Oskaloosa and Packwood visit. chicken pie dinner planned by Presbyterian women for New Year’s Eve. Fire department fights a minor parlor blaze at J Farrer residence, quickly contained.
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FL WJ. Sternberg
M. EB
Fred Heins
Bessie Hettler
Boyden
Iowa
Jug
C. W. Davis
Oskaloosa
R. E. Grattan
The
Presbyterian Church
Chaffee
Oscar Steigieder
Packwood
Local News From Wilton and Surroundings
Miss Bessie Duncan returned home after visiting Muscatine while Mrs A N Nelson and daughter Jennie traveled to Durant to visit Mrs W C Branch. Mrs Alpha Wathan visited in Durant with her parents Mr and Mrs John McChagn then returned home. August Wacker left for Mt Pulaski Illinois to spend a week with his daughter Mrs George Stoll. Patrick Moylan left for Dur Lan to visit friends.
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Patrick Moylan
Dur- Lan
Fay
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