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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal is the official paper of City and County with circulation above rivals. The Semi-Weekly Journal delivers 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily in-city carrier and mail rates: $3.00 per year. weekly 10 cents.
Representatives Payne and Young in charge Chicago Office 750 Marquette building Journal Agencies listed across the city for reader convenience: East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W sC A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Bill J H Fuller Grocery Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 82nd Street
A fragmented OCR item mentions Bell telephone offices and a Missiles Valley reference. No coherent event details or clear actions are readable.
Sworn statement by publisher I. F. D. Throop lists average circulation of 6,798 copies for June 1909 with 2,200 circulation in Muscatine County and 176,760 total. Notary William R. Jayne certified the sworn affidavit on July 2, 1909 in Iowa.
A Muscatine visitor claiming to be the real Francis Schlatter drew local attention as a self styled healer. He was later arrested in Des Moines on charges from Clinton, prompting letters and public scrutiny and renewed warnings about his treatments.
A reader in Janesville Iowa recounts paying for fake treatments by a man claiming to be Francis Schlatter. He labeled the con artist the smoothest and slickest villain and fakir, noting rapid fraudulent cures and near death from the services.
A Washington Democrat criticizes Iowa reform movements, calling progressive Republicanism a hybrid crop of tares among the wheat. He traces past reformages from know-nothingism to grangers and populism, and now to progressives.
The Cedar Falls Record reports that tariff discussion has convinced many that protection is settled policy for Americans. It notes strong tariff speeches in the senate from Democrats and observes lawmakers shift from party pledges when local interests demand supporting local industries.
The Marion Register asserts the Republican pledge is tariff revision along protection lines. It warns that remaining in power requires redeeming the pledge and that any other revision would defy the party’s historic policy and commitments.
The Des Moines Capital notes growing interest in national politics but asserts Iowa is not to blame. It praises Iowa’s representatives as standing firm for the right amid national capital disputes.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune quotes that the country loses much with Roosevelt out of the White House and that many astute politicians expect his return. If Taft pursues his path the Roosevelt nomination may become nearly unanimous.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald quotes a Democrat praising a political figure for widening support by former opponents who see merit in his views. The Iowa City Republican laments that Iowa now has 166 more laws than last week, suggesting many should never have passed.
The Cedar Rapids Republica n notes that cold weather gave Iowa corn crops a rest after a week of rapid growth, suggesting the plants paused their development amid the chill.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Chairman Payne will be justified in saying to the senator returning from the senate, My, how you have grown. The remark highlights a fatherly vignette as the political figure observes a child-turned-colleague.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that joining the water wagon is easy, signaling a general acceptance or shift toward reduced alcohol consumption in the community. The article frames the ease of adopting the habit as a notable social trend.
Washington outlines naval bill aims as Germany seeks Weltpolitik and Pan German unification, and Japan presses to control Manchuria. The piece argues the United States must expand its navy to protect commercial interests in the east and South America, with Taft pushing for strong involvement in eastern politics.
A. W. Morgan announces agency for Zemo the remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. Zemo is a clean external liquid said to give instant relief and cure by destroying the germ causing the disease. Morgan will show proof of cures made by Zemo.
Stockton residents enjoy the Fourth at Blue Grass Walcott and Durant with many visiting friends and family. Local people Ad Blank and family plus others are noted in social visits and business gatherings from July into the weekend.
A. E. Barnard, head of a Des Moines detective agency, files for divorce alleging his wife was not legally divorced in Chicago when she married him. He asserts she seeks his $27,000 life insurance and notes an 11-year-old son by her former husband. Barnard, prominent in St. Louis and Chicago, says his suit will reveal her past life.
Fifty years ago the Unger’s brass band will depart on the Northern Line packet Metropolitan at 4 o’clock this evening for an excursion to St. Paul. They will be absent a week and likely have a pleasant time as the current heat wave makes northern travel desirable with the thermometer at 90 to 94 degrees in the shade the hottest day of the season.
A water tank near the corner of Third street and Iowa avenue toppled last night as its supporting posts failed. It was overflowing at the moment and water splashed across the street, with the loud crash heard two or three blocks away.
Mrs. W Brewer of Seaton visits J W Spence in Pomeroy. Ray Goddard improves from illness. Harry Young and Elsie Gilbert wed June 30 at Joy with attendants Ella Beard and Grover Gilbert. Boruffs visit Muscatine. Spence and Kate attend Millersburg service. Fred Crawford and Cozy Haverfield marry June 26 in Galesburg. Fourth celebrated quietly. locals attend Castle Grove picnic. Retherford and Edna Vance wed near Viola June 30, plan to live on groom’s farm. Lizzie Epperly visits New Boston. Epperly family at Rock Island.
A satirical note questions the need for a cowbell as large as a meeting house to guard the city cow, arguing it blocks Christian progress by parading nightly under sleeping windows and drives residents to frenzy.
The event at the Armory Rifles featured about thirty brave men and equal number of ladies who danced into a sultry evening. They faced heat with grace, enjoying an informal yet elegant gathering and deference to the weather.
Mt Clemens, the Mineral Bath City, is reached without change of cars omtly by the Grand Trunk Railway System through Detroit. Time tables and a descriptive pamphlet will be mailed free on application to W S Cookson A G P A 135 Adams Street Chicago.
In a tense campaign Newcomb battles rivals and press scrutiny while McDermott steps in as needed. Murphy keeps quiet as Willard struggles to win favor. On election day Newcomb fears defeat and withdraws to the hills with his mother watching over him, seeking calm and resolution.
A long fragment portrays election night chaos with crowds, presses, and city bustle. Newcomb rides through snow seeking news from Betty as Williard.
Mrs. Chas Chapin is improving after two weeks of illness. Jessie Lewis and Leslie Lewis visit their grandfather W J Lewis in Wellman. Rev H F Pugh and wife travel to Williamsburg to visit daughter Mrs R Mayne for a week. Mrs Geo Workman and son spend Friday in Iowa City. Mrs J N Plank returns to Iowa City after visiting Dr H Wescott. Geo Casper sells property to Mr and Mrs Greg Schnoebeleon who plan to move from Iowa City to Riverside by September. Mrs R Younkin of Iowa City visits daughter Mrs Fannie Meeks. Irene Strauskey visits relatives at Morse this week. Mrs John Knittle returns home from hospital and is up and around. James Stotts and wife from Wine MEC Indiana visit O Stotts.
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