Local city agencies listed for reader convenience
The Journal enumerates city agencies serving readers. It names East Hill and East 22d Street stores including Hurlbut Grocery and Totorg Bros. grocery, Oregon street shops, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, Hershey avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery, and Wm. Van Zyll Grocery.
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the Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut
East 22d
South Muscatine
Totorg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Wm. van Zy
Telephone numbers listed for offices and departments
The notice lists private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 for staff contact and directs callers to request person or department by number. It includes names publisher Throop editor Dreier and department lines such as composing and mailing rooms and states business office calls go to numbers 26 or 27. Mississippi Valley No. 5.
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Iowna
F. D. Throop
Clity
Socilety
Vote Selling in Ohio Reflects Widespread Corruption
Dispatches from West Union, Ohio reveal organized vote selling by both parties. Citizens, including mothers, sold votes for money and ballots were traded for favors, yet fines and disqualifications appeared inadequate. The grand jury exposed the scheme showing nerve and civic duty amid broad corruption.
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Illinois
West Union
Ohio
Testing Wilson New Jersey governor elect in 1912 race
The piece marks Woodrow Wilson as the leading Democratic figure in New Jersey politics in 1912. It notes his clash with old party influences over the New Jersey senatorship and comments on party leadership dynamics and public perception.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson
Democratic Party of
Lincoln
Neb.) Journal
Princeton
Colleges as Training Ground for National Leadership
A political debate compares Dr Wilson and James Smith Jr as potential U S presidents, arguing higher education uniquely prepares leaders. The piece claims college presidents can govern, keep order, and endure trustee relations, suggesting many rather than few become statesmen.
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Dr. Wilson
United States
James Smith, Jr
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Cedar Rapids Suits Me Slogan Draws Local Mockery
In the Sioux City Tribune a quip notes Cedar Rapids adopting the slogan Cedar Rapids Suits Me. The writer likens it to a candy heart pick and mocks the phrase as a standpattersville invention.
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Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Chicago police urge safe New Year in 1911
Keokuk Gate City reports Chicago police promote safe and sane celebration as the city aims for a decent start to 1911 and to keep disturbances to a minimum in the New Year margin.
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Keokuk Gate City
Chicago
Windy City
Senator Young Faces Farmers Over Talk
Odebolt Chronicle notes skepticism as Senator Young proposes lines to appeal to farmers and questions whether rural voters will be swayed by his rhetoric.
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Odebolt Chronicle
Young
Contaminating Iowa River With Typhoid Germs Sparks Silence
The council bluffs Nonpareil notes a double standard as prompt arrests occur for spearing fish in an Iowa river while contamination with typhoid germs draws no stated action.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Tariff Debate Skews Toward Mill Owners View
Bedford Free Press notes that American Economist discussions on tariffs focus on mill owners and manufacturers. The paper suggests the debate favors industrialists, portraying the tariff as wholly beneficial to them.
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Bedford Free Press
American Economist
Iowa to switch state printing to lowest bidder
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes a shift in Iowa toward modern methods with plans to award printing and binding contracts to the lowest bidder. The article argues the state should streamline operations and reduce costs by outsourcing.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Illinois deadlocks warn Iowa senatorship race perils
The Waterloo Courier warns that Illinois legislative deadlocks should caution Iowa about a possible senatorial stalemate. It notes heightened public appetite to expose any scandal at Des Moines and cautions the "big wad" side to proceed carefully amid a tense political environment.
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Waterloo
Illinois
Iowa
Des Moines
Taft Gains Momentum Across Regions for 1912 Nomination
Des Moines Capital notes Taft increases popular esteem and influence. The article praises welcoming insurgents, observes senators seek patronage and weaken opposition, and states Taft is strong in the East Far West and gaining in the Midwest, with a likely 1912 nomination.
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Des Moines
Taft
Middle West
Winnebago Swine Health Warning From State Vet Paul Kato
Paul Kato state veterinarian warns of infantile paralysis in Winnebago County swine. He cautions about potential complications surfacing during processing, urging vigilance and professional oversight to prevent unsafe practices in hog slaughter and veterinary care.
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Britt Tribune
Paul Kato
Winnebago County
Charley Miller
Rural population decline and future growth in central states
The article argues population shifts from rural areas to cities may correct themselves as urban demand grows rural labor needs. It anticipates Iowa expanding manufacturing and rural farming tech, plus a future of cheap alcohol as a long-standing goal nears realization.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Rail yard repairs. march on Washington invitation
Reminiscences note railroads in local yards being repaired with ballast and new ties from here to Davenport. Co. C has received an invitation from the Assistant Adjutant General to march on to Washington for inauguration ceremonies on March fourth.
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Here
Davenport
Emigrant Rescues Team on Ice Then Crosses Safely
Forty years ago a man driving an emigrant across the ice near the old steamboat landing had his team break through but rescued the animals as the water was not deep. He then moved up the ice and found it safe to continue. Ferryman Mr. Tice at Overman's has cut a channel and runs his boat regularly. Brown's teams are crossing on the ice.
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Mr. Tice
Overman’s
Brown’s
Barbara
Daunt
Ishikichi
Patricia
Tucker
Ishikchi
Thirteen-Year-Old Charley Record Shows Lithographs
Charley Record, a bright thirteen year old, has shown pencil copies of lithographs by Alvin Joslin. The drawing is remarkable for someone with no formal instruction. Charley should continue to cultivate his talent.
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Charley Record
Alvin Joslin
Charley
Uncle John Beard Repairs Seventh and Sycamore Bridge
Twenty years ago Uncle John Beard works on a new covering for the bridge at Seventh and Sycamore. He notes rotten boards and laments the thin half inch planks while pedestrians observe an unusual tire incident on city streets.
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John Beard
Seventh and
Sycamore
Henry Geiss Celebrates Sixty Ninth Birthday in Muscatine
Henry Geiss, a pioneer druggist and respected German citizen of Muscatine, marked his 69th birthday Friday evening with close friends. He remains bright and active,, helping lighten daily burdens and always seeing the bright side of life.
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Henry Geiss
Muscatine
An Evening in the Japanese Embassy Garden
Barbara encounters Ishikichi and a mysterious foreign man named Aloysius Thorn in a Japanese embassy garden. The scene shifts from playful chatter about a new sister to tense glimpses of Thorn, whose altered reaction and gaze hint at a troubled past. The Ambassador notes Thorn’s reclusive nature, suggesting a lost or discarded soul amid East meets West.
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Patricia
Toru
Barbara
Japan
Thorn
Aloysius
A Face In the Crowd at the Parade Ground
Barbara and Patricia accompany the Ambassador as Kentucky gray horses lead a parade through festive streets. Gateways display blood red sun flags and lanterns swing along gaudy shopfronts, the blocks buzzing with visitors.
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Barbara
Patricia
Local Rural Parcels Post Bill Draws Farmer Opposition
The essay argues the Local Rural Parcels Post bill would subsidize mail order houses at the expense of small towns, farmers, and local merchants. It warns of city population drift, higher taxes to cover rural delivery deficits, and the danger of eliminating the village shop as a social and educational hub.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
General Parcels Post
Post Office Department
Local Notes From Nichols and Surrounding Towns
A column of brief society and business items from Nichols Iowa and Muscatine area. Mentions visits by R T Shannon, Henry Kirchner and others, a Lyons student Agatha Healey visiting family, and a wedding of Edna Baker to Mr McCormack in Letts with reception in Lettsville forthcoming. Revival meetings at Christian church to start next Sunday night. Mr and Mrs John Elder celebrate their twenty seventh anniversary with a large family dinner.
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Edna Baker
Letts
McCormack
T. L. Eland
Chicago
Lettsville
Christmas program joyfully presented by Foster Baptists
Foster Illinois December reports a well rendered Christmas program by the Baptist Sunday school led by Miss L M Workman. Families shared Christmas dinners with Mr and Mrs Watson and others hosting relatives and friends. John Crabtree of Pine Bluff died Sunday. funeral at his home, burial in Essex cemetery.
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Foster, Ill
Baptist Sunday School
Foster
L. M. Workman
Essex
HYOMEI Inhaler touted as quick cough cure
An advertisement promotes HYOMEI inhalers and HYOMEL drops claiming rapid relief from coughs colds and nasal congestion. It markets a complete HYOMEI outfit for one dollar with a lifetime inhaler and offers a free sample by writing Booths Hygienic Co. Buffalo NY.
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America
Havercamp
Booth
Mei Co
Buffalo
N. Y
White Prairie News Roundup December 30
Frank Duffee and John Maurer began their summer ice supply this week. Harold Martin visited John Maurer’s home Sunday. Clint Lincoln and Henry Heath family hosted Christmas guests. Wilton residents Ticktin and Marolf aided farm work. Ed Marolf cut wood. Dr Feers treated local calls. Helen Schaefer, White Prairie teacher, spent Christmas in Moline.
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White Prairie
Frank Duffee
John Maurer
Harold Martin
Clint Lincoln
Henry Heath
Lewis Ticktin
Wilton
John Marolf
Marolf
Charles Broombaugh
Dr. Feers
Helen Schaefer
Moline
City to issue sewer bonds for contractor Korneman
Resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Recorder to issue sewer bonds to August Korneman for 2154.05 dollars in Sub-Sewerage District No. 20, Main Sewerage District No. 1. Bonds dated December 30, 1910, mature in seven years, bear 6 percent interest, payable semi-annually, and are payable at the city's option.
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Mayor
City Recorder
Cagsan
August Korneman
City of Muscatine
Korneman
W. S. Hill
T. H. Brannan
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