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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary text indicates a Bell Telephone business office listing in the Mississippi Valley region. No clear events, dates, or names are readable. summary notes a local Bell office reference without additional context.
Sworn detailed circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal for June 1909 lists totals around 6 785 to 6 795 copies. The data shows multiple daily figures with minor variances and a reported overall monthly circulation near 356,808 messages or units across the period.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that the above number of copies were printed and circulated during June 1909.
A senator Root address at the cen tenary celebration recalls a pivotal shot shaping America’s language and institutions. The speaker discusses how an arquebus fired long ago helped England claim much of a new continent and diminish French holdings in the New World.
Senator Root recalled Champlain in 1609 near Ticonderoga firing on a war party, shaping the Iroquois alliance and long North American conflict. He praised Iroquois vigor and English liberty as keys to colonial outcomes and celebrated Champlain’s era with France, England, and Iroquois loyalties.
Francis W. Cushman, late Washington congressman and Louisa county resident in boyhood, earned a reputation for wit used to further policy. His speech defending lumber duties reportedly helped secure retention of the duty.
The city recounts a visit by a New Boston excursion party aboard the 76, commanded by Captain Phillips. Washington visitors rode an excursion train with over two hundred participants, some continuing to Davenport on the Blackhawk steamer. A boy nearly drowned after falling into the river at the levee, saved by bystanders and drying off to hide the mishap from home.
Forty years ago the semi annual election of officers of the Muscatine Turnverein occurred last night. The results list President Gus Schmidt, Vice President Leopold John, First Turnwart Aug Mitke, Second Turnwart Ernst Schmidt, Recording Secretary R Teichman, Corresponding Secretary C Tappe, Treasurer H Geiss, Trustees F Tappe and J Horr.
The salary series for the Corning schools’ women teachers has been increased. The move affects several faculty members and sits within the district’s approved budget for the new school year.
A speaker compares reactions to the proposed lumber tax to a cow puncher riling cattle. He recalls the vigilance committee rope incident and quotes Bill Cushman noting he has interest but little enthusiasm for the program.
Iowa railroads show decreased gross earnings per mile for 1908 compared with 1907, a fact likely to dominate Monday’s executive council hearing on railroad assessments. Net earnings per mile across major lines remain strong, while a few minor roads report losses. Interurbans also contribute notable per mile earnings.
Two hundred Omaha men who are baldheaded organize under a physician’s direction. Members pledge to go hatless as part of the group’s plan.
Sheriff Gray and Deputy Treasurer Scott returned from their eastern trip. The river reads 3.9 feet above low water. Harris' Nickle Plate circus held a levee parade and performance today with another show planned this evening and tomorrow. the act is praised as a good value.
Ten years ago in Keota Iowa Charles and Samuel Keiser arrived from France with twenty six head of extra fine stallions. The Keiser brothers were noted as hustlers in the horse business and Paudiet’s band drew a large crowd for a court square concert last night.
The club members propose wearing hats with crowns cut out to relieve baldness by improving scalp circulation. They argue loose soft hats would avoid conspicuousness while letting blood reach the scalp, offering firm encouragement to pursue the remedy.
The Oskaloosa Herald urges vigorous action against flies and other contagion agents. It warns money and coins can spread disease as filth from contaminated hands transfers illness to children and society.
W G Haskell appointed postmaster at Cedar Rapids succeeding W R Boyd who resigned to chair the state educational institutions finance committee. Haskell known as Cedar Rapids booster. set to bring enthusiasm and push to his new post.
The Iowa supreme court holds that bidding for public work must be open to all and that every man should have a fair chance regardless of lodge religious or union affiliations. The ruling is praised as good law and ordinary common sense.
The Iowa senator Cummins remains aligned with President Taft on tariff revision downward and income tax advocacy. The piece urges Taft to watch Cummins and his constituents to regain direction if the president has strayed.
A Des Moines column labels a prominent speaker as a professional demagogue highlighting how he frames himself as the exemplar of Lincoln era virtues. The piece critiques rhetoric and uses historical comparison to question motives.
A Burlington Gazette item asserts The Lamb IV. is genuine in nature, contrasting claims of fakery and defending authenticity of the subject or artwork. The brief notes public interest and skeptical discussion surrounding the piece.
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Week highlights a long trusted bowel remedy offered by Dr. Wakefield Company. The ad claims no diarrheal or dysentery failures in 63 years when directions are followed and emphasizes suitability for both infants and adults without habit forming drugs. Available at druggists this week 35c or 3 bottles for $1.
In a tense chapter, Newcomb rejects McDermott's deal to back Murphy, risking his career and ethics. He weighs honesty against political necessity, recalls a treasured love, and resolves to fight Murphy openly, risking personal ruin for principle.
L M Fuller and F H Morgan spent the Glorious Fourth and Fifth chasing a rebellious horse from Muscatine to Wilton and Moscow, enduring rain, mud, and a broken harness before recapturing the animal. The pair, wet and tired, returned home with one broken buggy and a promise never again. The finder of an ice cream freezer is offered a reward.
Traditional pharmaceutical remedy advertised for infants and children claiming relief from feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach issues. Promises bowel regulation and worm destruction with pleasant taste and milk like safety. Claims 10 000 testimonials and urges purchase from all druggists at 25 cents with no substitutes.
Advertisement extols Foley's Orino Laxative for stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. Claims it sweetens the stomach and breath, gently stimulates the liver, regulates the bowels, and surpasses pills and ordinary laxatives.
Mrs Ettie Littrel returns home from Fredonia after a visit with Mrs W Williams. Geo Crull and Geo Lowe attend business in Cedar Rapids and Washington respectively. Hubert Hafner loses a horse last week. Several families host or visit relatives in Strawberry Hill Columbus Junction Letts and Columbus City with gatherings at the Wagners and Knott household.
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