Local City Agencies Listed by The Journal
The Journal enumerates city convenience agencies including East Dill at East 2nd Street, South Muscatine Tolorg Bros grocery on Oregon Street, W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, and West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
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the Journal
East Dill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Tolorg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Wm. van Zy
Telephones and contact numbers for Iowa private branch exchange
When you answer the operator asks for the person or department number. List includes 1 F. D. Throop publisher 2 managing editor 8 city editor 4 society editor 5 composing room 6 mailing room 7 H E Dreler adv mgr. Business office calls use numbers 26 or 27. Mississippi Valley No 5.
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Iowa
F. D. Throop
H. E. Dreler
Adv
Mgr
Mississippi Valley
Cedar Rapids Slogan Sparks Mixed Public Reaction
The Des Moines Register and Leader cites criticism of Cedar Rapids slogan Cedar Rapids Suits Me. The piece argues slogans act as civic trade marks and should reflect city character while noting the phrase may signal complacency and a lack of battle cry.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Register and Leader
Iowa
Things They Say. Christmas quips from newspapers.
The Grundy Democrat ridicules a man who thinks his pockets are not leaking this week and deserves no Christmas enjoyment. The Des Moines Register mocks Taft wearing long pants and jokes about suspenders in his stocking.
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Grundy
Des Moines Register
Charlies Taft
Commissioner Neill boots Santa role aiding railroads
Commissioner of Labor Neill played the heaviest Santa Claus role aiding western railroads in securing four million dollars in funding and support for industry growth.
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Sioux City Tribune
Neill
Santa Claus
Western Railroads
Taft considers Judge Smith for circuit bench in Iowa
The Dubuque Times Journal notes President Taft weighing Judge Walter I. Smith for the United States circuit bench. A Smith appointment could usher political peace in Iowa if Gen. Byers succeeds in Congress, potentially shifting Cummins to back Kenyon for the Senate and easing factional opposition.
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Dubuque
Oskaloosa Population Decline Amid Census Figures
The Mahaska county town shows a drop of 4 413 from 1900 to 1910, yet the city reports 9 466 residents. State census of 1905 put Oskaloosa at 10 203, with city limits extended since 1900, sparking concern over a continuing decline.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Lorimer Seat Debate Signals Senate Reform Push
The piece argues organized political bodies corrupt and predicts the Lorimer case will hasten Senate dissolution and push for direct election of senators by the people. It contends Lorimer’s seating prompted calls for reform and warns of a grave for the current Senate.
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Vinton Times
United States Senate
Lorimer
Senate
Christmas gatherings noted in Cedar Valley area
Cedar Valley reports a busy Christmas season with many families sharing meals and visiting relatives. Names mentioned include Roy and Ben Smith, Ed Lewis, Will Coxen, Wm A McMahon, R W Hawkins, John McMahon, Alvin McMahon, E Lane, Jennie Timberlake, Milt Boyles, Chet Perry, W Meeks, Sneer of Atalissa, Dan Miller, Cecil Aikens, and Mrs Carter of Sweetland visiting and hosting during the holiday.
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Cedar Valley
M. E
Roy Smith
Will Coxen
Ed. Lewis
Ben Green
Davenport
Rock Home
Wm. A. McMahon
Tipton
R. W. Hawkins
John McMahon
Alvin
W. A. McMahon
Sneer
Atalissa
Dan Miller
Cecil Aikens
Union
Carter
Sweetland
John Passmore
Parisian Sage Hair Grower Promoted by Satisfied Customers
Mentions testimonials from Mrs. Barteaux in Kentucky and Miss M Clough praising Parisian Sage as a hair restorer and dandruff remedy. J J Havercamp guarantees the product with a money back offer and sells at 50 cents a large bottle. The package features a girl with Auburn hair.
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Marlboro
Mass
M. Clough
J. J. Havercamp
Havercamp
Reminiscences of Long Ago 50 Years Ago Heaviest Snow Storm
The heaviest snow storm of the season covered the neighborhood with more than a foot of snow. Snow began early morning and fell steadily until about 9 p.m. creating conditions that contributed to the day’s enjoyment and the success of the occasion.
Young man pleads guilty after liquor-fueled assault
A young man, intoxicated at a ball, insulted a woman and behaved violently. Before Judge Williams he pleaded guilty and was released on a five dollar bond plus costs totaling about twelve dollars, a costly spree.
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Bacchus
Williams
Christmas Hop Shines at Armory Social Club Event
Thirty years ago Muscatine reports a brilliant Christmas hop at the Armory by the Social club. About thirty couples attended a select and social gathering with notably elegant ladies' toilets and smooth overall flow.
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Armory
Muscatine
Trains to Davenport on January 1 under new line plan
The B., C. R. & N. announce passenger trains will run over their new Davenport line starting January 1. They have leased a large warehouse as a depot until a proper facility is built. The note urges settling debts before year end to aid others in clearing their accounts.
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Davenport
Winter Cold Boosts Skating On Sheltered Ponds
Jack Frost provides sport for youth as a cold snap restores crystal ice on sheltered ponds after a warm spell. Skaters of all ages seize vacation days for outdoor fun once again.
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Jack Frost
The Kingdom of Slender Swords A Romance Scene
Haru visits a humble shop near home and meets a baby, noting the cross she wears. A mother and child in poverty discuss rent and the sick father while Ishikichi watches, as the gods and Christian faiths mingle in the Street of Prayer to the Gods.
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Haru
Aka-San
Aka-San Des’ Ka? So This Is Miss Baby
Ishikichi
Jizo
O-Binzuru
Nippon
Ojo- San
Ishigichi
Street of Prayer to the Gods Describes Haru and Ojo-San Bond
Haru meets her aged samurai father in a dim Nippon setting. He laments his fate while praising his daughter who serves as companion to the American Ojo-San. He recalls a life of service to the Emperor and daimyo and questions his lack of a son.
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Haru
Andion
Amaterasu
Nippon
Letts Community Welcomes Christmas Visits and Parties
Letts Iowa residents enjoyed a festive Christmas with six sons and extended families visiting. The article details meals, gifts, birthdays, and gatherings at homes of the Hendrix, Blankenhorn, Eliason, Shel labarger, Idle, and Small families, plus farewell plans for Mamie Garrett and a menu of local school Christmas programs.
Fearful Slaughter of Deadly Microbes Promised by New Discovery
An ad from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Dr. King's New Discovery for throat and lung diseases, claiming dramatic effects and pricing at 5c and $1.00. The copy emphasizes fear of microbial threats and urges readers to buy the remedy.
Christian Science Protest Letter to Muscatine Journal
John L. Rendall defends Christian Science in a Dec 23 1910 letter to the Muscatine Journal, denying threats by Christian Scientists toward Rev. B C Preston and urging equal publicity for his protest. He cites decades of experience and notes ministers often convert to Christian Science after initial criticism.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Spokane
Wash
B. C. Preston
Christian Science
John L. Rendall
Brockway to Represent South District in Des Moines
Monday Hon Jas E Brockway left his wife in Marshalltown for a visit with her parents Col and Mrs Norton then went to Omaha to buy stock for the Brockway farm south of town He plans to go to Des Moines around January 6 to begin work as the district representative elected to that post Misses Sylvia and Ola Gaye hosted Christmas dinner guests Miss Vivian Gipple Roy Denham and Everett Blake
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Letts
William Hendrix
Ledro
Ames
Wilmot
Walter
Pittsburgh
Leslie
Henry
N. T
Columbus Junction
Dave Blankenhorn
Leila
Washington
Michael Blankenhorn
Mamie Garrett
Beulah Eliason
Beulah
Clara Elder
John Shellabarger
F. B. Idle
Howard Shearer
Frank
Allen and Austin
C. S. Rabe
Mollie
Alice Small
Arthur
Allen and
Austin
Cedar Falls
D. O. Thompson
Chicago
R. J. Elliott
Nellie
Laura Shellabarger
Arden Brown
Fairfield
F. L. Brown
T. L. Bland
Mediapolis
J. G. Small
Oskaloosa
F. H. McDaniel
Kansas City
A. M. Garrett
Des Moines
Garrett
W. E. Hankey
Bruce Gedges
Muscatine
Cesia Fry
Helen Howe
Howe
M. E
A. B
Christ
King
Jas. E. Brockway
Marshalltown
Col
Norton
Omaha
Brockway
Sylvia
Ola Gaye
Vivian Gipple
Roy Denham
Everett Blake
Dr Kings New Life Pills Sold at Havercamp Drug Store
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a painless regulator for liver inaction and bowel stoppage. The ad specifies a 25 cent price and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the selling outlet.
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Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp
Hazel Dell Christmas Program Attracts Parents Attendance
In Blue Grass Iowa on December 28 the Hazel Dell school held a Christmas program directed by Miss Elizabeth Longbotham with recitations songs and a reader by the teacher. About twenty parents and neighbors attended and books were presented to pupils as tokens of esteem.
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Blue Grass
Wm. Bohnsack
Vandervere
Leslie Wagner
Fern
Antone Braun
Henry Dipple
Adam Dipple
Elizabeth Longbotham
Hazel Dell
Florence Dipple
Harold Bohnsack
Ora Dipple
Helen Dipple
Raymond Nugent
Santa Claus
Ira Dipple
Ethel Dipple
Luella Steffins
Georgia Bancks
John Wunder
Gladys Bohnsack
Elmer Steffins
Wilma Bohnsack
Elsie Wagner
the School
Lloyd Lehms
Fern Wagner
Velma Brown
Roy Wonder
James Nugent
Carl Bancks
Jack Frost
West Liberty Notices and Family Visits
West Liberty Ia December 28 notices list Mr. and Mrs. F L Berlin leaving for Monticello after visiting Hindee family. Miss Kate L Brown goes to Dubuque for a week. Mrs Sophia Valett departs for Wilton after visiting H Hawker and A Marolf. Several residents plan trips or visits to Muscatine Wilton Los Angeles and Mendota Ill with family updates.
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West Liberty
F. L. Berlin
Wm. Hindee
Monticello
Kate L. Brown
Dubuque
Sophia Valett
H. Hawker
A. Marolf
Wilton
James Sloan
Atalissa
Wm. White
Walter Smith
Miss Hazel
Muscatine
Mary Cudaback
Milton
Mendota
Ill
Harry Wright
W. D. Ridenour
Pratt
P. N. Gibson
F. Barnes
J. Walker
Wilma
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa must gain population by building industries
The article asserts that factoring will invariably become common in Iowa and that population growth will come by attracting industry to the state. It frames industry development as an accepted path to demographic expansion.
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Boone News-Republican
Iowa
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Minnie Scott
Jesse
S. W. Hunt
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Moline
Ss. I. Wells
Lucy Wells
Kewanee
E. C. Hunt
Calhoun Street
C. E. Pickering
L. Pickering
Pickering
F. Cox
Ethel Martin
Council Bluffs
Little Gorden Posten
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Inez Holmes
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Frieda Willie
Iowa City
Ula
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Ale Watkins
O. Davidson
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