Journal Agencies list for city readers
The Journal names several agencies for reader convenience including Mast Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 2nd Booth Marcatine Toberg Bros grocery Oregon Street Ww. C. A. Buschs Drug Store Hershey Svenne Kerkleretile Charka's Grocery West Bil.l A Fuller Grocery and Wm. Van Zyl Grocery Kee York Office-30-24 West 82rd Street.
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Fournal
Mast Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
Fast 2Nd Booth Marcatine
Toberg Bros
Oregon Street
C. A. Busch's
Hershey Svenne
Kerkleretile
Charka’s
West Bil
L. A Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zyl
Kee York
West 82Rd Street
Telegraphic Fragments Reveal Office Listings and Contacts
Fragmentary OCR shows telephones and office references for Linden, Mississipp Vatley, and Finstnear, with unclear names and details. The readable bits indicate editorial offices and contact listings rather than a cohesive news item.
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Finstnear
Rell
Linden Keen
Mississipp
Vatley
Circulation Statement of the Muscatine Journal May 1909
Sworn detailed circulation statement for May 1909 shows various daily totals and figures across multiple days. The document lists circulation numbers, ranges, and percentages, totaling several entries with numeric values and annotations.
Muscatine Journal May 1909 Circulation Figures Declared
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that 6 842 copies were printed and circulated in May 1909. He notes the Booster Trip on May 11 and 12 added 10 900 copies not included in the May total. Notary F W Eversmeyer certified the statement on June 3, 1909.
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I. F. D. Throop
Muscatine Journal
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Sugar Indictments Trace Back to 1896 Sugar Refinery Sale
The federal grand jury in New York City indicted the American Sugar Refining Co. and eight officers on Sherman anti trust charges. The case traces to 1896 when Adolph Segal of Philadelphia sold a sugar refinery to the trust, a key link in the conspiracy in restraint of trade.
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Federal Grand Jury
New York City
American Sugar Refining Co
The
Sugar Trust
Adolph Segal
Philadelphia
Segal's Refinery Saga Ends in Settlement with Sugar Trust
The long struggle over Segal's Pennsylvania Sugar Refining interests culminated in a June settlement with the American Sugar Refining company. Kiesel secured a 1.25 million loan backed by 50,000 Penn Refining shares and a voting trust, aiding a board change that halted refinery operation. The compromise canceled Kiesel's note, paid Segal 2 million, and returned 26,000 shares, signaling a shift in the anti trust dispute.
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Camden
N. J
Segal
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Philadelphia
Gustav Kiesel
Wall Street
Real Estate Trust Company
Sugar Trust Loan
Hipple
Pesident Hipple
George H. Earle
Trust Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Earle
Department of Justice
Trust
Moody
Bar’ ‘Te
Knight
United States District Court
New York
Imade
Sugar Trust
Kiesel
Pennsylvania Company
Opportunities fade as land rises: Iowa youth urged to act
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald argues that economic opportunities decline with land value and westward settlement. Yet it says enough restricted chances remain to drive ambition for every young man and woman graduating from schools in Iowa.
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Dubuque
Uncle Joe Cannon Tour Proposed by Mason City Globe Gazette
The Mason City Globe Gazette proposes Uncle Joe Cannon make a chautauqua tour this year. It would turn each visit into a paying proposition and give attendees a new view of Uncle Joe's cigar.
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Joe Cannon
Mason City Globe Gazette
Uncle Joe
Iowa’s political fences to bear abundant hides in next year
The Dubuque Times Journal cites inspired sources in Washington predicting that regardless of any tariff actions by Congress, hides will be plentiful on Iowa’s political fences next year.
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Washington
Dubuque
Debate Over Proposed Corporation Tax Sparks Uproar
The Des Moines Capital notes widespread anger and debate as readers react to the proposed corporation tax before examining any bill section. The editorial highlights heated discussion amid limited understanding.
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Des Moines
It Was the Fly That Rested on the Page
Fragmentary line hints at a garden or natural scene with a fly perched on a surface. No clear person or event is identifiable from the readable text alone.
Reminiscences Of Long Ago From The Past
Highlights from July 3 notes across decades. Fifty years ago July 3, 1876 is marked Sunday. Thirty years ago a young lady applicant earned a first class certificate at the County Superintendent Leverich residence signaling a future teaching career. Front street shad flies swarm as the Fourth of July excitement grows. Twenty years ago George Lappe is mentioned in an incomplete entry.
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Leverich
Front Street
Descriptive Note on La Follette Taft Exchange
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial mocks Senator La Follette after his attack on President Taft, likening the insult to an ox’s horn that imagined the beast groaned. The piece critiques La Follette’s tactics and defends Taft’s stance.
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Cedar Rapids
la Follette
Taft
Congress Struggles With Brain Brawn Against Heat
The Boone News-Republican reports lawmakers face a clash of intellect and force as hot weather threatens to force an unconditional surrender, signaling a protracted battle over congressional action amid rising temperatures.
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Boone News-Republican
Congress
Missionary Woman Urges Escape Amid Americanization Claim
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes a statement that once a Chinaman supposedly becomes completely Americanized, it is time for a woman missionary to flee for her life, reflecting period prejudices and fears.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Ninth District Politics Spark Benign Yet Bitter Fight
The Burlington Gazette predicts a sure and lively political contest forming in the ninth district as candidates prepare for battle with sharp rhetoric and heightened civic interest.
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The
Burlington Gazette
Possible political trouble for Congressman Walter I. Smith
The Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests it does not require much stretch of imagination to foresee potential political trouble for Congressman Walter I. Smith.
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The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Walter I. Smith
La Follette Chautauqua Commentary Criticized
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil predicts that La Follette will tell his chautauqua audience how he failed to reform criminals in the United States Senate. The remark frames his plan as a public accountability moment.
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la Follette
United States Senate
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises 100 Dollar Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin praise F. J. Cheney Co. and guarantee solvency. Cure advertised as internal medicine affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Influence of Women in Politics in a Personal Memoir
The narrator discusses naming political parties plainly, rejects sanctimony in print, and argues that middle-class politics harbor evil elements. He defends tolerant view of both parties, notes his own Republican ties at home, and plans to vote as common sense directs, acknowledging family influence on political views.
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Prue
Mama
United States
America
Republic
Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Ice Cream Maker Suffers Finger Amputation After Accident
John Koehler injured his left hand while operating a freezer causing severe finger damage. Doctors perform forefinger amputation at the first joint. River gauge reads 3.6 feet above low water mark.
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John Koehler
German Baptist church foundation laid at Sixth and Walnut
Ten years ago the foundation for the new German Baptist church at the corner of Sixth and Walnut streets was laid. Construction would proceed with all possible rapidity while the scientist church used the old building jointly with the German Baptists until the new building is ready. George M. Wells left last Saturday for Des Moines to spend the Fourth with his brothers.
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German Baptist Church
Sixth and
Walnut Streets
Scientist Church
German Baptists
George M. Wells
Des Moines
Caliban Revolts in Town Politics toils of graft
The piece critiques a graft ridden town after six years of Democratic and Republican rule. An independent party forms but Caliban returns to his bench. Both parties select two trusted candidates, one rich, one modest, framed as equals in a small town power struggle. Willard is named as the Republican nominee.
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Caliban
Williard
New York Firm Rejects Gray Haired Salesmen Exposed
A New York firm facing complaints about age bias hosts a banquet for about two hundred gray haired salesmen. An elder worker laments being labeled for age while others discuss potential remedies such as Q Ban Hair Restorer. Ads from Havercamp's Drug Store promote the product with guarantees and a free 50 bottle offer via mail order from Memphis, Tennessee.
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New York
New York City
Q-Ban
Q-Ban Hair Restorer
Havercamp
The Campaign Contrast Between Newcomb and Williard
The narrative portrays Newcomb as clean-cut, ambitious, and earnest in his bid for mayor, aiming to purify Democrats and discredit Republicans, while Williard appears indolent, cynical, and detached, treating the race as a mere diversion and never fully committing to public life. Newcomb's broad support from diverse communities contrasts with Williard's aloof, machine-led approach.
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Newcomb
Williard
Lucullus
Washington
Labor Leaders Forecast Slim Prospects In Congress
Washington labor leaders express gloom over next winter's legislation. They expect little anti injunction or favorable committee action from Congress and plan a campaign of education and mobilization for the upcoming campaign. Railroad unions push two bills for safety including minimum train crews and federal boiler inspections with strong railroad opposition expected but support from unions.
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Washington, D. C
House of Congress
Joe
House
Congress
Notice to Contractors Muscatine Iowa Improvement District 25
Sealed proposals due July 15 1909 7 30 p m by Muscatine city recorder for grading paving and curbing streets and alleys in Improvement District No 25 Plans include 21728 sq yd brick pavement 5637 ft sandstone curbing 9700 cu yd earth excavations 600 cu yd extra concrete Work to start by July 20 1909 and completed by November 30 1909 Bond and cash payments details Bid bond requirement and failure consequences specified Specifications available at city engineer's office.
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City Recorder of
Muscatine
Iowa
State of
City of Muscatine
City Recorder
Inspection and Reform in Railroading Powers
Officials discuss expanding the Department of Commerce and Labor to inspect about 50 000 locomotives across interstate railroads. They argue safety gains justify the cost. Rail unions push tighter enforcement of the sixteen hour work limit, noting current law has many exemptions and holes. No cases have reached the courts yet.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
A Blaze of Conviction About Root Juice Cures
The article touts Root Juice as a great discovery curing indigestion constipation and other ailments. It claims thousands cured across the country and notes Morgan's Drug Store sells it at $1 a bottle or three for $2.50 with crowds seeking the discoverer.
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Morgan's
City Council to act on bids July 15 in Muscatine
The Muscatine city council will consider bids at 7 30 p m July 15 1909. The council reserves the right to reject all bids. James J Ryan City Engineer dated Muscatine Iowa July 2 1909.
White Collar Line Schedules To Davenport And Rock Island
The White Collar Line runs Steamers Helen Blair and Columbia between Davenport and Rock Island. Service times are weekdays 7 a.m. Sundays 7:30 a.m. Saturdays 7 p.m.
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Helen Blair
Columbia
Davenport
Rock Island
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California
Fic Syrup Co
Oaejournal BY
Journal Printing CO
D. Throop
Ll. P. Loomis
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Diember
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette Building
Eibiaice
Association of American Advertisers
Sun Dey
George Lappe
Cummins
Dolliver
Waterloo Courier
Harold Macgrath
Bobbs-Merrill
Chapter
Hessig-Ellis Drug @ompany
Memphis, Tenn
Washington News and
Near News
James J. Ryan
Muscatine, Iowa
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railway
Minnesota Lakes
E. D. Rockwell
Century Bldg
Geneva Boat Line
Iowa Avenue
Geneva Island
Geneva Park
Geneva Transportation Co
Burlington
Intermediate
Keokuk
A. Blair
W. G. Block CO
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