Fragmented city notice on papers and delivery details
The Journal lists multiple Muscatine area grocery stores and streets, notes weekly and semi weekly delivery terms, prices, and subscription options, and provides private branch exchange numbers for operator mariners seeking departments. It includes staff roles and office contact numbers for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youswad Aguswoma
Heat Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
Bowtena'ireet
Muscatine
Tobers Braw
Groc- Dragon
Busch'y Drug
Her‘enne
Mawate Anut
Iowa
Outlook for It Prosperity Says Big Men See Improvement
Reading dispatches from New York and Chicago, industrial leaders and bankers forecast a brighter year. They credit easing currency, tariff reforms, and wartime policy as steps toward a revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Larlit
Curevancy
Irving T. Bush
Bush Terminal Company
Wilson
Stampa Kim
Dama
Jegllaighva
New Jersey
Henry Clews
New York Bank Ver
Mrr
Ayilson
Sincora
New X Ray Tube Promises Rapid Medical Treatments
An electrical inventor William Davis Coolidge, from Schenectady, has perfected a new X Ray tube using heated platinum in a vacuum and a tungsten target. With high current, rays reach powerful penetration, enabling potential treatments in 18 seconds, though general use will take at least a year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Coolid
Schenectady
Coolidge
Roentgen
Things They Say Governor Felder and Murphy clash
A Keokuk Constitution-Democrats column notes Governor Felder of New Jersey spoke in New York to address direct primary legislation while Murphy of Tammany hall refused to attend. The piece touts the event as a political boost for Wilson and critiques express companies amid the parcel post rollout. It also mentions health train programs aiding sanitary education and cites Governor Clarke facing personal troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Clinton Advertiser
Warfield apple variety noted by nursery man
A fragment mentions Suel Foster of Fountain Hill Nursery describing a new apple variety named Warfield. It references planting by H. Q. Jennison on the Warfield farm, noting the tree’s attractive appearance, good eating quality, and preservation by Mr. Warfield. The text also recalls past local scenes and a series of dated notes from forty, thirty, twenty, and ten years ago about community events and residents, including church gatherings, a sheriff’s transition, and a wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suel Foster
Fouptain Hill
H. Q. Jennleon
Warfeld
Warfield
The Pullman Conductor and Stella Mayhew Meet Again
During a Christmas return journey, Stella Mayhew reunites with Jack Moreland on a day coach, as past social expectations collide with his admission of cowardice and a plan to sell derelict stocks. Their encounter underscores social pressures and shifting fortunes aboard a railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Paradise
Jim
Brandon
Poughkeepsie
Italy
Jeu
Stella
Poughkeepale
Li Dick Farrar
Vassar
nidlinMing
Christy
Jove
Stellan Mayhew
Rally
Beceuse
News and Views on Wilson civil service raids debate
Nation's Capital News and Views discusses dire predictions for the Wilson administration amid raids on the civil service during the current sessions. Observers note patronage battles shaping appointments, tariff and currency laws, and the president's delay in filling key posts, risking Democratic unity and party control. The piece highlights Illinois and southern bloc dynamics and the postmaster general's push to shield civil service from political overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Hanson
Washington, D. C
Dee
Wilboa
Civil Service
Congress
Wilson
I Hnois
Springfeld
Pekin
Illinois
Stone
Peoria
Callagher
Chicago
Smen
McDermott
Chic
Democratic Organization
Connolly
House- Post Office
Damascats
Moon
House Post Office Committee
Washington
Burleson
Pass Christian
Fragmentary letter reveals strained romance and domestic unrest
The passage presents a disjointed missive to Tack from Stella or a similar correspondent. It hints at cruelty, deception, and an attempt to reconcile, with references to London, a contracting firm, and plans to return to town. The tone suggests tension, emotional fragility, and a hoped for renewal in the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos
London
Poe
Stella
John C. Moreland
Care Graham Contracting Co
Dusne Street
New York City
Jack
Local social and business notes from Grinnell area
Grinnell yesterday on business. J D Potter was a Davenport business visitor. Miss Vivian Campbell returned to Burlington after visiting Grinnell. A W Jackson and sons attended Pepper Merchants services in Brusentine. John Neubauer won a prize of 5000 dollars for best kept track on the main line. Rev F M Dowlin conducted Iowa City matters. Mrs Alice Maxon hosted guests including Mrs Earth Harris and Miss Alberta Regnier. Att E G Nichols attended the county seat. Miss Nellie Melick returned from a Des Moines stay. Mrs Reet Hawthorne returned from Ohio. Sam Koster visited Muscatine on business. Mr and Mrs Charles Roguier host their daughter Alberta of Omaha. Grandson Lew Republ of Davenport visited. Mrs J X Reeves and Mrs C D Alle are reported sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Maxon
Earth Harris
Maquoketa
Jawa
Alberta Regnier
Omaha
Emma Osborne
Pearl Detwiler
Lottie Gibeon
Jeanie Ady
Hester Emmons
G. Nichols
Nellie Melick
Des Moines
Iowa
Reet Hawthorne
Ohio
Sam Koster
Muscatine
Charles Roguier
Alberta
Nebraska
West Liberty Notes and Visiting Friends Return Dates
West Liberty and area residents share holiday visits and travel. Moses Parker and Miss Phila Watson of Hastings Nebraska visit Susan Watson. George Tinton of Iowa City en route home from Lone Tree and Muscatine dined with G HR Swem. C L Romaine visited a West Branch business. Mrs Ee Rabe and daughter left Letts after visiting Cope tab e kin. Frank Robinson of Osceola and family spend days at Oxford. F E Shellabarger judges a poultry show in Grinnell then plans stops in Des Moines Chicago and Minnesota before returning home. Mrs Bert Phillips of Truro visits West Liberty. Will Sissell of Davenport and family spend holidays with Frank Sissell. Melick and Henry Melick attend Memorial services in Muscatine for Pepper. Belos Morris returns to Marengo after a short visit. Wanted Button sewers. Vienna Joe Gregg travels to Button Candy.
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Aberty
Moses Parker
Phila Watson
Hastings
Nebraska
Susan Watson
George Tinton
Iowa’ City
Lone Tree
Muscatine
G. HR. Swem
Fourth Street
C. L. Romaine
West Branch
Chicago
Tig
Chisago Heights
Bert Phillips
Truro
West Liberty
Will. Sissell
Davenport
Frank Sissell
Mel. Melick
Henry Melick
Tate
Pepper
Belos Morris
Marengo
Button Sewers
Vienna
Joe Gregg
Button Ca—Ady
Coughs and Colds Message From Green Bay Reader
A Green Bay reader reports relief from a bad cough after using Foler's Honey and Tar Compound. The letter claims the medicine cured his cough and helps with croup measles cough and chronic coughs in the elderly. The ad describes the product as soothing and stabilizing throat irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ferguson
Pine &T
Green Bay
Wisc
Bly's Cream Balm Offers Quick Relief for Catarrh
An old style advertisement claims Bly's Cream Balm instantly clears clogged nostrils and nasal catarrh, relieves headache, and helps you breathe freely by morning. It touts penetration of the inflamed membranes to soothe nose throat and reduces runny nose and throat irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Etiapy Drug Store
Thieet
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Ap, Loomis
Baiter
Helal
Ember
Lee Neawapaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Samuel L. Smith
Chicago Revenue District
Oberwiga
Arembard
Dodge Messenger
Marshalltown
Clarke
Hostetter
Congregational Church
Mira
Amd
Mater
Borsca
St. ‘Lews
Sheriff McGurdy
Thorton
Firth Street
Chestnut Street
Wiley
W. A. Drury
Beatrice Nelson
T. GC. McClure
Tan
Jax
Stella Mayhew
Grace Jously
Sue
Gaek- Moreland
Syondor
Moreland
Svere
Penplefield-Srowns
Rowley
Keopauqua
Burlington
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Calumet
Mich
Christups
Sioux City Tribune
Martin J.wade
J. S. Pepper
Sinné
Keokuk Gate City
Jock
Cass
Brandon's
Bualeset
Jack Moreland
Nation’s ‘Capital
Democrade
Grover Cleveland
House ‘of Representatives
Senate
House
Internal Revenue
U.S
Federal Reserve, ‘Boarde
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Dr.c
F. Jappe
Galden Medical
Dr. Pierce
Rly
Pierce, M.D
Buffalo
Pierce
Abe Martin
Beech Hanger
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