Muscatine Journal declares November 1909 circulation
Publisher F D Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 6,530 to 6,930 copies daily and semi weekly during November 1909. The notice lists circulation totals by edition and agency distribution across Muscatine and surrounding areas, with a notarized affidavit sworn December 1, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Muscatine Journal
Mass Sur
I. F. D. Throop
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. W. Everameyer
Journal’s New Iowa State News Service Improves Coverage
OUR STATE SERVICE. The Journal explains its new Iowa state service, a week old, created by eleven cooperating papers. News flows from Des Moines central office via long distance wires, delivering brief crisp dispatches designed for busy readers, with more papers to join soon.
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Journal
Iowa
Des Moines
Associated Newspapers
View Service
Town Evening Press expands news reach in state
The Journal announces expanded coverage from Associated Press and its own correspondents in Washington and towns across the territory. A capable local staff will deliver national and world news to residents, promising more timely and comprehensive reporting than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alls Associated Press
Town Evening Press
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Journal
The Life of a Daily Newspaper and Political Jabs
A Davenport Times note on Saturday evening papers extending readership into Monday, comparing them to Sunday issues for ad impact. Washington Democrat applauds reformer Sanders and critiques politics, while Dubuque Times-Journal recounts Speaker O Cannon's ancestry and family history, linking it to Irish roots and Uncle Joe's fighting blood.
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Davenport Times
H. S. Carroll
Broadway
Los Angeles
Arthur Brisbane
Hearst
Washington
Sanders
Fort Madison
Jenience
Cummins
O. K
Gov. Cummins
O'Cannonan
O'Cannon
Cannon
Joe
Rail freight rates and unions billing for higher charges
A split view from railroad managers and eastern employees shows growing support for freight rate hikes amid a brewing nationwide labor dispute. While some leaders push for 3 to 40 percent increases, others warn adverse effects harm the public as earnings rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Railroad
So Etmen
New York Tribune
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
A historical column recalls events from 50 40 30 20 and 10 years past. Topics cover hog byproducts sales at Le land Co and packaging, nocturnal visits at John Beard and Sam Newell residences, a 30 year Emancipation Celebration program listing a procession and event at Stein’s Music Hall, a dinner, and a later Maennerchor surprise birthday party for Henry Geiss on Locust Street with a late night supper and merriment.
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John Beard
Sixth
Cedar Streets
Sam Newell
Henry Geiss
Locust Street
Grinnell Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Grinnell Iowa marks the golden wedding of Charles Porter and Helen Sherman Porter. Porter, born January 18 1837 in Harrisburg Vermont, served in the 11th Vermont Infantry during the Civil War. The couple moved to Grinnell in 1873 and have four living children.
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Porter
Ith
Vermont Infantry
Vermont
St. Lawrence County
Grinnell
Iowa
Seymour Porter
Aneta
N D
Abbie Benson
Pawtucket
R. J
J. B. Bryan
Montezuma
Harry Porter
Craig
Montana
Chicago
Manufacturing activity shows renewed industry growth last year
Unmanufactured fibers sales reached three and one third million dollars, versus two and one half million in November. Pig iron production stood at three and three fourths million dollars, compared with a little over two million in November. Other articles on sell manufacturing also show an increase, indicating renewed activity in the nation’s manufacturing sectors.
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Clinton Herald
United States
India
West Liberty News Briefs and Staff Changes
Mrs An na Peters resigns as Muscatine Journal correspondent for West Liberty. Ruth Holdeman to fill the vacancy, asking local support as she settles in. Also notes visits and travel: Miss Rita Mae Landis and Mrs Margaret Landis depart Davenport. Mrs Fred Jarvis and Miss Myni Ethel Close travel to Muscatine. Miss Lucy Pickering travels for a few days with her uncle James Pickering. Dr and Mrs W E Dice of Muscatine spend Christmas with W L Gibson family. John Flater visits Iowa City to see sister Kate Flater at the Homeopathic hospital.
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West Liberty
Anna Peters
Muscatine Journal
Ruth Holdeman
Margaret Landis
Rita Mae
Davenport
Anna Smith
East 3Rd Street
Fred Jarvis
Myni Ethel Close
Muscatine
J. B. Jervis
Lucy Pickering
James Pickering
Community Notices From Mt. Pleasant Area
Mrs Mattie Dunn of Mt Pleasant travels to Morning Sun after visiting parents on East 6th street. Clarence Heath, seven, seriously ill with pneumonia, needs a trained nurse. Miss Cleo Richards of Muscatine staying with Richards aunts on East Sixth street. Ed Hildebrand hosts Christmas dinner with relatives near West Liberty. George Allison of Macomb Ill visiting Wiley family on West Fourth street. Ada Johns to Ashton Alabama to visit sisters Bancroft and Jonas. Ernest Van Horn and Erma halt in town en route to Columbus Junction. Ward Stephens of Galesburg improving from pleurisy and measles. Henry Stotler and Richie Miller guests of grandparents on East Sixth street. Mary Lanfier returns home after visit. Guy Plater hosts Christmas dinner with neighbors. Rachel Sarver plans Davenport trip. Alita Luddy of Atalissa mentioned in transit.
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Mattie Dunn
Mt. Pleasant Sons
Floyd
East 6Th Street
Francisca
Mt. Pleasant
Clarence
Henry Heath
Cleo Richards
Muscatine
Kate
Clara Richards
East Sixth Street
Edgar Hildebrand
West Liberty
Hattie Greigg
Mary Hildebrand
Milt Hilde
Columbus Junction
Ward Stephens
Galesburg
G. B. Stephens
Henry Stotler
Richie Miller
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Hardin
Mary Lanfier
John Lanfier
Guy Plater
Jesse Greigg
John Flater
Ed. Barnhart
Molly Flat
Nathan Burnett
Theodora Patterson
Edith
Ruth Barington
West Branch
H. C. Barnes
Lou Webster
Alice Moore
Ataussa
E. Dietrich
Johny Wiedner
Durant
Ed. Stoteman
Calhoun Street
4. Hollingsworth
Muswell
Cal
John Gibson
Clarence ‘Hollingsworth
F. A. Nash
J. D. Elder
Nichols
Samantha Johnson
Qsceala
James Park
John Beach
Tom Wogue
Chicago
Art Institute
Mary Ansen
Ilinois City
Will Ribbinks
Wm. Bodman
W. J. Ditmars
Iowa City
Luccetta Browning
Alec, McIntosh
Atalissa
al. Lathan
Chas, Schroeder
Violet Ribpink
Florence Bodman
Lou Swain
Bessie Black
Iowa
T. O. O. F. Hall
Jean Protzman
Grace Madin
Davenport
Mrs. Q. ©. Stiff
West Liberty Visitors and Travelers List After Holidays
Mon noon and Monday afternoon saw a stream of visitors and departures. Theodora Patterson visited Muscatine after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. Burnett north of West Liberty while Edith and Ruth Barington arrived from West Branch to visit Mrs. H. C. Barnes and Lou Webster.
First American Play Written in 1714 Hunter Satyr
The Journal notes the first American play authored in 1714 by Robert Hunter and printed by the New York Governor in the same year titled androboreous it is a political satyr targeting Hunter's adversaries The scenes titled The Senate The Consistory and The Apotheosis are examined for their dramatic qualities and place in early American drama.
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Robert Hunter
New York
Eighteenth Annual Poultry and Pet Stock Show Opens
Des Moines Iowa is hosting the eighteenth annual Poultry and Pet Stock Show with about 2400 birds and animals entered. Prizes total nearly 2000 dollars. Highlights include Queen Bess a Brahma hen. Iowa State College Ames displays model chicken yards. Evening lectures by experts on poultry care. FT P Bond presided and promoted the event.
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Des Moines
Dee
Iowa
Bess
Tey Norch
State College At
Ames
FT. P. Bond
Lay
Montana play and westward women on stage in 1910
Review praises Henry D. Carey's Its Politics and Lack of Feminine Parts focusing on Jim Graham and Flo Harper in a western drama. Highlights Melinda as a sturdy pioneer woman and notes honest, true characterization. Engagement set for New Year's Day at the Grand with a scenic production and a public hearing on railroad crossings and road relocation scheduled by March 7 1910 with objections due to the County Auditor.
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Moulana
Henry D. Carey
Hunter
Jim Graham
Buckhorn Ranch
Plains
Fémie
Flo Harper
Jim
Flo
Melinda
West
Montana
the Grand
Chicago, Rosk Island & Pacific Railway Company
Board of Supervisors
Lawrence
River Road Vacation Petition Before Muscatine Board
A notice to the public states that Muscatine County Iowa boards consider a petition from property owners to vacate the River Road highway between Muscatine and Fairport and relocate it through sections 25 to 29 in township 77 north range 1 west, with all parties consenting to the lands affected.
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Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Fairport
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