The Daily Journal and Its Weekly Circulation Network
Advertising agents in New York and Kansas City coordinate distribution for The Daily Journal and its Semi Weekly Journal. The papers, delivered by carriers in Muscatine and surrounding towns, cost 46 cents weekly and $8.00 yearly by mail. circulation includes dozens of local grocers and stores as agents.
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Mill Sens
Muscatine minister urges public health reform and street cleanup
The First Baptist pastor K Medwa spoke at a Muscatine commercial class meeting urging better street conditions, removal of trash, and bans on spitting and sidewalk litter. He warned of health risks from dirty water and proposed ordinances with penalties to curb public spitting and illegal sidewalk use.
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Youtal Hesalon
Muscatine
Medwa
First Baptist Church
Feros
Boxwell of Kansas Seeks Respect Over Politics
The piece recalls Boxwell of Kansas as he nears a long awaited triumph. It frames his vow from seventeen years ago and contrasts democratic loyalties with republican shifts, noting the emotional weight of the moment as a test of character and endurance.
Reminiscences of Long Ago from Muscatine Journal
Clippings reveal five decades of local events from Muscatine Journal reminiscences. Announce postponed lectures by F T Parvin of Iowa City and notes on Sweetland Township Teachers Institute. Reports include boilerplate smallpox absence, Caldwell’s block fire loss, and Loyalist church committee plans in Oskaloosa Davenport and St Paul Jim era.
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Sweetland Township
Teachers’ Institute For Sweetlawl Townshp
Sweetland Conta
T. N. Brown
Tonung
Eid
Teachara
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Ostend
Cits
Watter
W. L. Qlagp
South Mussatag M. E
Ray
Ayeette Thompson
Davenport
Oskaloosi
St. Fanl
Long Locks Defy Mockery as Candidate Keeps Faith
The piece recalls a man ridiculed for his lengthening hair while waiting years for a vow to be fulfilled. A Democrat plans to take office, with Tex Sell seeking a spot in the inauguration stands, desiring easy exit and barber access after the ceremony. Enduring patience and resolve are praised as his hair becomes a symbol of character.
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Adits
Goxsell
Texsell
Boxwid
Trnnsia
Characer
Public notices and opinions from pale early 20th century press
A fragmentary collage of editorials and notices discusses labor ethics in clothing, Lorimer era politics, ship toll exemptions, public health cautions on tuberculosis, and a California town association invite. It mentions Senator Root and Dr. Friedmann in a dated newswire voice with mixed regional citations.
Calls for inquiry into garment trade and public welfare
The article notes concerns in New York City garment industry amid wartime strain, citing Berger of Wisconsin urging a special House committee to probe conditions. It references complaints of evils requiring public awareness and reform, with broader mentions of political courage and accountability.
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Clinton Herald
Berger
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
New York City
Gossip at the Iowa Capital
Des Moines reports that the legislature formed five six-member committees to draft road bills. Senators seek public discussion before action, aiming for permanent roads but split on method and funding. Speaker Doran favors farmer controlled road districts to place building in the hands of those who benefit most. Newton announces candidacy for a new state normal school alongside other noted offerings.
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OFA Williams
Des Moines
Balkema
Senate
Bose Aid
Wag
Senetor Doran
Selio
Doran
Towa
Farmara
Mig
Raimage
Tax District Schedule Reveals Revenue Shortfall
A schedule shows revenue losses by taxing districts based on differences between monies and credits rate and regular rates. Local officials warn of budget impacts and potential service reductions as the gap widens across districts.
Iowa State House Debates and Election Lore Surface in Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR talks of Perry as a political candidate location and claims about building offers in several Iowa cities. It notes legislative moves on underage employment, voting rights, and prison reforms, with references to senators and officials debating bills and hearings next week.
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Wowlon
Perry
Sac ‘Ity
Bloomfield
Denison
Shenandoat
Greston
Iowa
Lnst Yaar
Wafered Wit from the Washington Democrat
Fragmentary chatter references poets and critics, noting humorous lines about sleep and invention. Mentions Charley Walling of the Herald as possible authority on banquet menus and local Iowa topics, with scattered, garbled names and places.
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Washington Democrat
Young
Charley Walling
The
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Iowa
Billy Patterson
Incoherent Debate on Poetry Figures and Names
Fragmented remarks discuss Belle Gunness, Lafe Young, and Cherlay Welling. Claims dispute authorship of a line about sleep and attribute it to Sancho Panza rather than Young. Mentions political labels and mockery of literary attribution with incomplete references.
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Gunness Farm
Young
Lafe Young
Cherlay
Lafe
Sancho Panza
Frightful Pains in the Stomach and Torpid Fever
Frightful pains in the stomach with torpid fever and weak kidneys. A tonic remedy professes to relieve these ailments. The advertisement claims Elechie Bilters as a guaranteed treatment and Havercwan’s Prescription as a drug stand.
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Elechie Bilters
Havercwan
Stara
Funeral for Robert Hides in West Liberty
The funeral for Robert Hides who died Friday morning will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 from the residence on North Calhoun Street. Rev. Jemer of the Christian Church will conduct the service. Nearby notes mention Miss Clara Steene’s trip and various local society activities including a painting club, Rebekahs installation, and state Grange matters.
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West Liberty
Robert Hides
North Calhoun St
Ching Painting Club
Ida Eves
F. M Shellebacker
Wilton
Walter Lodge No. 316
George Sherperger
Shellabarger
Afiancie
Ind
John Newjolke
Seattle
Washington
Ray Rockafellow
R.&. White
West Brouch
D. Steen
D. Totnes
State Grange
Joe Gregg
Muscatine
Frank Jackson
Des Moines
Poster
Waterloo
Catherine Mitchel
Thompson
Robert Thompson
Ta M. Lewis
Columbus Street
Misaus- Hazel Nichols
Local notes of residents and visitors around town
A collection of short items lists residents and visitors including Mrs J Welsh and family, Frank Vogel a noon passenger for Davenport, Mrs Misse Swain visiting friends in Center Dale, Frank Montgomery traveling to West Branch for business, Mrs Beach and Mrs H Hormat visiting Town City, Aire Cycle Martine a patient at the S A I hospital, Miss Teck accompanying the Byrtheian Sisters Lodge district deputy, A Gates loading a car for a future move, R J Wiley and J B McIntosh on county seat business, John Polders leaving to join his parents in New Orleans, Ames Whitacre and wife moving into property purchased by J S Bby on East Third, Miss Mamie Weik to Iowa City, Mr and Mrs B Rowlin moving into a new house on Spencer St, Mrs J M Scott ill at East Sixth street.
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J. Welsh
Frank Vogel
Davenport
Misse Swain
Friends
Center Dale
Frank Montgomery
West Branch
Beach
H. Hormat
Town City
Aire
Clycle Martine
iMys
Teck
Bythian Sisters Lodge
Gates
Ali Formit
IR. J. Wiley
J. B. McIntosh
John Polders
Eee
Charles Polders
New Orleans
Ames Whitacre
East Third Street
Mamie Weik
Iowa City
Local notices and social links in Leets era town
Mrs Frank Smith visits Columbus Junction to see the new baby George Bailey Jr while he recovers from an appendectomy at Iowa City hospital. Many neighbors attend to family trips, visits, and chores as auctions, church events, and aid meetings unfold amid illness, travel, and town life.
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R. J. Eliout
Cedar Ranis
Tom Norris
Nichols
Guy Brown
M. B
Alex Hildlebaush
Lawrencesque
Arces
Allending
John Williams
Lucy Wiliams
Cedar Township
Wiliams
Jonuy Blake
Will Wasser
McPadden
McFadden
George Bailey
Yaya Otr
Iowa City
Wer Agrin
King
Werald
Marion Garretson
All Ave
Harold Krall
University Hospital
Jie
Tag M
Ladies’ Aid
Alex Hidlepaugh
A. B. Aid
Hej H H. Westbrook
Pear
Werner
Muscatine
Charles Dickinson
Chris, Werne
Helen Evbal
Katie Smith
Keema
Barker
Berry
Robert Bland
Wapello
B Land
Mediapolia
Bland
F. E. Smith
Katie
Samuel McGowan
Fletcher Aveue
Clark
Buffalo
Nellie Moore
Willian Hendrix
Mary Dalian
Uley
Remains Found After Sudden Death at Fireby Night
The report notes a death on Thursday evening at Fireby presumed sudden. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Lieverknecht, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Newcomer of Newbers, and Mrs. Bert Garrett who received a silver teaspoon set from the Paile theatre class of which she is a member after her loss of silverware and china.
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Trig
Ernst Lieverknecht
Arthur Newcomer
Newbers
Newsomer
Old -Hines College
Lieverknecht
Bert Garrett
Thea SS
Local society notes from Weleman area residents
Weleman column reports Georgreed Whetstina ill with paresis, Mrs. Schroeder caring for him. Katherine Gerber of Jaws City visits sister Mrs. W. O. Lane. Mesdames Ceadanionry and T. K. Adams visit Henry Dungar and family in Kansas. Irvane Moon, Os City, becomes business maker for the state legislature. Mrs. Eugene Cher of Towa City guests at W. Cy Yaudle's. Dr. Whitlis of Town City consults with J. B. Carter and Mrs. S. Yoder. Mrs. John Carter visits daughter from Newanee. Yoder of Qukuque visits mother. Carolyn Leighton contracts chickenpox.
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Irvane Moon
Owas City
Moon
Eugene Cher
Towa City
W. Cy Yaule
Whilels
H. Baxer
George Glider
Cacur Rapids
Smits
Town City
J. B. Carter
Sy Yoder
John Carter
Newanee
Qukuque
Carolyn Leighton
Caught In The Act and Arrested by Dr King’s New Life
Fragmentary notice appears to describe an arrest and a medical claim involving Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The readable text is garbled with drug names and a date-like fragment. No clear event, location, or identifiable individuals beyond Dr King and Havercamp’s are established.
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