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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
11
A fragmented historical notice lists publishing schedules and offices for The Daily Journey and The Semi Weekly Journal. It names delivery details, pricing, and multiple agency offices in various locations including Muscatine, Kecklerville, New York, and Chicago.
The Muscatine Journal publisher F. D. Throop swears the November 1909 issue numbers and circulation figures. Notary F. W. Evemeyer attests the sworn statement on December 1, 1909 with official seal.
The LaCrosse Tribune lauds Forester Gifford Pinchot's bold fight against Secretary Ballinger. It argues the public supports Pinchot and that Taft faces a choice, predicting a realignment of parties and power due to privileged interests.
The Columbus Safeguard marks its fortieth year under W. E. Whetstine. He recalls buying the paper on October 1 1905 when it was run down and unprofitable. Now the paper boasts its largest circulation ever and a record level of advertising.
The Safeguard asserts it has the largest paid circulation in Louisa County and invites readers to praise it as the best newspaper in the county and town, Iowa.
Michigan traveling men adopt a resolution arguing consumers should be informed that farm value and town prosperity depend on nearby towns. They warn continued support of mail order houses would destroy rural villages, shift taxes to buyers, and harm local tax bases.
A Des Moines summary notes Cannonism loses ground as the public demands a shift from that system. Taft is urged to avoid tying his political future to Cannonism, with critics arguing that reform is rising while reliance on private wealth and Ballinger-style politics faces resistance.
A Montana theater feature notes the enduring popularity of a long-running stock play. The piece, tied to the American stage, features a string of seasons with steady receipts and favorable reception.
The note states Hon. Thomas F Marshall of Kentucky has been invited by local citizens to give a public lecture here next week or the following week. It promises an eloquent and instructive talk. The evening weather records a temperature of 22 degrees below zero this morning.
The Congregational choir will present a public concert tomorrow evening showcasing notable local musical talent. The Wilton Lyceum plans to debate moving the national capital to a more central location, hoping for a decisive decision to end ongoing discussions.
The Hazel Dell school program under Mrs. Lillie Hopkinson featured songs recitations and dialogues including Hark A Burst of Heavenly Music Christmas Bells Jimmie's Letter to Santa Claus and Santa Claus The event followed a bazaar at Metz hall with a supper and various booths raising 81 dollars for the Ladies Aid Society. Styles of readings ranged from Trouble Ahead to That Bad Teddy Brown with pupils from Fern Waener to Georgiana Bancks participating.
The Harvey Stock company opens Monday January 3 presenting The Prince and the Peasant a four act melodrama with comedy special scenery and electrical effects A Hamilton Ohio Evening News review praised the Globe opera house performance calling the company the best seen this season Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents Ladies free Monday night under usual conditions.
A fairy land of brilliancy outlines The Other Girl, the latest musical comedy at the Grand. The production is praised for high standards, lavish scenery, and an ensemble of pretty maidens, with tuneful melodies and picturesque numbers amid a merrier city entertainment.
Irene Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Lewis married Charles Lane of Kansas City on December 6 at their home in West Liberty. Rev H B Scholes officiated the ceremony in a decor of Christmas colors. A three course supper followed with guests listed from Davenport Muscatine Tipton and nearby towns.
Blue Grass Iowa report on December 30 notes Leslie Wagner William Bohnsack and Henry Dipple plus families enjoying a Christmas dinner at Mr and Mrs Adam Dipple with turkey meal and pleasant day. Pleasant Prairie Christmas entertainment led by Mrs Erwin Allbee and Miss with events described as pleasing.
A pageant of recitations and drills featuring students Pearl Bohnsack John Wonder Elmer Saultau Arthur Bohnsack Wilma Bohnsack Helen Dapple Carl Bancks and five girls. A Doll Drill The Real Question A Visit from Santa Claus with candy nuts and popcorn balls provided by Mrs Q O Bohn sack amid about twenty school visitors.
Mr A W Morgan announces he will continue the agency for ZEMO the best known remedy for eczema pimples dandruff ring worm prickly heat tetter hives or any skin or scalp disease Last year Zemo reportedly cured chronic skin diseases and Morgan says it provides prompt relief and cure ZEMO is a clean vegetable liquid for external use and may be used on infants.
Robert Patten returned from Davenport after Christmas with son Ed Patten and family. Otho Burrows visited Muscatine on Friday. Mr and Mrs Clark Brown spent Saturday with Andrew Cockshoot. Will Bryant was shopping in Davenport.
Mrs Homer Ochletree arrived from West Liberty to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Christ Jasperson. Glenn Cummings and Henry Harder were Davenport visitors. Will Naugle of Durant seen in Laurel Hill. Ira Romig returned to Muscatine after visiting his grandmother. Charlie Jasperson called on Durant friends. Ella Rininsland came from Davenport to visit her parents. Carr Romig of Muscatine spent Sunday with his mother. Ferdinand and Mrs Bunge left for Durant to visit friends. Lloyd Taylor was a Muscatine visitor. C W Derby who has been sick is improving.
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