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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
3
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a source of power by turning thin impure blood into rich nourishment. It claims the product energizes every organ tissue and muscle, likening its effect to fire turning water to steam.
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. Subscriptions: daily by mail $3.00 per year. Bewil-Weesly $1.90. Newark and Chicago offices listed with city agencies for reader convenience.
An editorial notice from the Bell business office and editorial office in the Mississippi Valley region appears in the clipped text. Readable fragments indicate a local notice or address related to the Bell offices.
Sworn statement shows monthly circulation figures for December 1908 with a reported average daily circulation around 6,650 copies and totals including a month end figure of 180,410. F. D. Throop signs as publisher and Arthur Hoffman as notary public confirms sworn affidavit on January 1, 1909.
A New Year verse reflects on uncertain futures and the unknown ahead while noting signs and auguries that shape hopes in our hearts. The author recalls 1908 as Muscatine’s best year, contrasting past optimism with present uncertainty.
A 1909 editorial urges Muscatine residents to work for the city’s progress, praising local business and urging concerted effort. The piece notes civic pride, coastal models from abroad, and calls for cooperation with merchants and the public to sustain growth through the year.
In Cedar Rapids a local business figure rejects paying a full value, sparking a debate on fair-pricing and community responsibility. The stance contrasts with industry norms and prompts discussions on economic principles and regional relations.
An urgent consumer ad urges quick purchase of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to aid a worsening stomach condition. The short pitch emphasizes rapid relief and implies many conditions improve with early use.
A damaged ad-like fragment touts Hosttter's Stomag Bitters to restore appetite aid digestion and relieve bloating gas colds weakness and dyspepsia. It mentions a distribution and urges readers to ask their drug store for a copy.
Fifty years ago on January 2 a Sunday meeting was called to revive the Muscatine County Agricultural Society. Joseph Barrick, a city butcher, was treated for a tapeworm over thirty feet long. Secretary C C Smith, Treasurer W F Johnson, Librarian R B Baird, Assistants Fred Swan and William Bishop named. Other items recall 20, 10, and 5 decades past local events and residents including Captain J P Maloney’s Christmas in Muscatine and farm and hotel news involving T W TeStrake and Ben C Ludlow.
James Powers and helpers were clearing ice from the river near the elevator when Powers slipped and fell. He was promptly rescued. Newly elected Congregational Sunday school officers include Superintendent Lyman Banks and Assistant Superintendent E. E. Holmes.
Washington dispatch reports pressure from LaFollette forces for a legislative inquiry into Uncle Ike Stephenson's campaign expenditures in the Wisconsin senatorial campaign. Stephenson may seek retroactive scrutiny, while Republicans expect his re election. Fighting Bob LaFollette plans a new weekly paper to boost standing. Governor Davidson is positioned to succeed LaFollette in two years.
In a palace smoking room Obed K. Bulpitt, president of the United States Boot and Shoe Corporation, arrives with a letter of introduction and orders Vandraken home. Bulpitt a ruthless captains of industry warns the prodigal that concentrated wealth faces public pressure and vows a decisive intervention.
White Lily news reports multiple family visits and social calls across nearby towns. Travelers include Dan Winegard and family, John Fuhr of Germany, John Furst and baby, Stella Thomas, Bertha Riexinger, L R Hyett, Miller of Millersburg, Mrs Charlie France, Mrs Albert Eckhardt, Maynard Eckhardt, and others visiting relatives in Milan Taylor Ridge Rock Island Copperas Creek Edgington and Jol. A final note mentions Dr Milg detractor for headaches as preferred remedy.
Public notice warns landowners in Muscatine County that a drainage ditch petition for District Ten was filed April 1 1908 alleging overflows in Sections 21 28 32 33 of Township 78 N Range 3 W. The Board of Supervisors scheduled a hearing at 1:39 PM on February 2 1909 in the County Auditor's office. damages claims must be filed five days before February 2 1909.
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