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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal announce subscription terms. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights.
Representatives Payne and Young are in charge at the Chicago Office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Toberg Bros grocery Oregon street TM C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Air J A Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zs Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 83rd Street.
An official notice from the Bell Telephone business office lists a location at 27 F Street and an associated storage or service office code e0000-80 SS. Includes no further details on services or hours due to damaged text.
The publisher F. D. Throop swears the June 1909 issue printed and circulated in Muscatine County Illinois. Notary William R. Jayne administers the oath on July 2 1909, confirming the stated circulation totals.
Jud Welliver disputes any change to the tariff bill in conference and says only presidential pressure can curb Aldrich influence. He notes Cannon Dalzell maneuvers and a weak House roll call showing Democratic and anti Cannon Republican absence. The Senate side favors Aldrich’s approach.
The article analyzes leadership gaps in the House as Speaker Cannon maintains control through a high tariff conference plan. It notes six Republican conferees chosen by Cannon, with Dalzell Boutell Calderhead and Fordney aligned with high duties while Fordney's lumber ties push a maximal tariff stance. Insurgents shift to auto trips, awaiting conference results and possible votes to align with Aldrich's bill.
The Burlington Hawkeye prints a striking line Negro and Five Mules Killed while Two Men Are Wounded. The piece appears amid commentary on slang usage and regional pride with notes on Des Moines Register and Leader coinages and Ottumwa style claims.
The Argentine president acting as arbitrator in a Peru Bolivia boundary clash sparks Bolivian anger. Troops are called to guard the Argentine legation in La Paz as the populace roils in response.
Prof D F Wells of Iowa City, former local principal, visited today with health and cheerfulness evident. Former school head won many friends here and the Germania band and officers extend grateful thanks for their free music and generosity.
Forty years ago D. J. McDonald formerly of Pittsburg opens a gun shop in conjunction with Herwig's harness shop two doors below the post office. He arrives well recommended as a first class workman. The new Mad Creek bridge is completed and a substantial creditable structure.
The Musserville M E church Sunday school scholars enjoyed a sociable and treat last night. The church was crowded with about four hundred to five hundred attendees. The event was described as one of the most pleasant in the school’s history.
The piece notes that many umpires in the country can sympathize with the Argentine president amid a hostile reception and jokes about diplomats needing to handle incoming bottles, reflecting a sharp, humorous national sentiment.
The Boston Transcript voices a swift, emphatic stance against adopting the income tax amendment. It urges readiness to act and to influence broader opinion beyond Massachusetts borders.
The Keokuk Gate City notes a rising tendency to restrict athletics at colleges and universities in favor of scholastic work. It argues that high level sports, record breaking teams, and championship trophies are being cut from the curriculum.
A militant suffragette repeatedly gets arrested for holding meetings in New York streets without a license. A man seeking similar gatherings would obtain a license and not feel abused by the requirement.
The Iowa City Citizen notes a split view on tax policy. It argues the president would favor income tax over corporation tax if possible, and it observes Taft as a capable leader who cannot align with every individual's preferences simultaneously.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Seattle boasts that the exposition is covering expenses. It argues that improvement comes from prudent finances rather than higher attendance, contrasting with past extravagance in expositions.
The report notes Peoria uses three tons of coal per excursion up the Missouri from the Douglas street bridge and cites no estimate for beer consumption by the excursionists.
The statement argues that corporate income is treated differently than individual income by the United States Senate and ridicules the body as a powerful yet comical institution.
The Des Moines river foes the Kaw in a potential flood scare as Ottumwa Courier notes river conditions and flood concerns. The piece highlights local risk, weather outlook, and community vigilance without graphic detail.
In the Oskaloosa Herald a notice for airship experiments advises buyers to insist on Wright's craft. The guidance emphasizes authenticity and proceeding with confidence, reflecting era interest in aviation experiments and vendor credibility.
Keokuk Gate City notes that "Baby Mc Kee" of the Harrison administration has graduated from Yale this year. The item suggests that ephemerality applies similarly to White House babies.
Cloyd Carpenter and wife welcomed a new girl at their Kalona home last Friday. Mrs. Garver and daughter returned to Ottumwa after visiting the Annie Snider home. A. L. Rogers and wife from Iowa City visited Kalona relatives over the weekend. George Kirkpatrick and wife of Cedar Rapids came to celebrate Kalona friends. Mrs. Jane Lauser hosted her Riverside relatives for an over Sunday visit. Lewis Lochstetler of Tipton and a lady friend visited Kalona. John Randel and Mark Long made business visits to Davenport and South English. Iva Gerald arrived Thursday to visit her friend Sadie Tic.
Twenty years ago at Market street in Iowa City William L Bitzer and Mary F Greaser both of Muscatine Iowa were married by Mayor Reno in his noted style Sheriff Gray reports eight boarders at his hotel G W Wickey and Laura E Knapp filed for a marriage license this afternoon.
Ten years ago a happy Johnson reunion drew Mrs. Jeff Fulham hosting cousins by rail and carriage. A German Baptist Sunday school picnic follows with a grand outing planned at Jayne's Park next Tuesday.
Mrs Cathene frets over a dinner with the rector as her friend Caroline teases about marriage and a boxer guest. The two discuss art, realism, and the rector’s personality, hinting at romance and social expectations in a small town. The scene ends with a question about Nan Cathene’s marriage prospects and a cliffhanger.
Dr and Mrs Appel of Muscatine visited Dr Walker at Illinois City. Frank Morehead attended the Castle grove celebration. Mr and Mrs Furst of Muscatine visited Mrs Furst's parents near Illinois City and joined the Castle grave event. Mrs Andrew Morehead and Mrs Schell are sick. Eli Martin welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday. Stella Thomas visited Rosa Danner and Eva Walker spent Friday with Lulu and Maude Morehead. Muscatine callers listed Friday include Mr
The column lists residents such as Mrs Wyn France and daughter George Johnson and Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas. Mrs Vernon Tyler is sick. Beulah Rood of Moline visits grandparents Mr and Mrs James Sedam. Services are set for Sunday morning July 18. Young people from the vicinity attended a July 3 party at Mr and Mrs Winegard.
Bids are due July 15 1909 at 2 p m for Drainage District Ten work in Muscatine County Iowa. Project includes ditch 0 to 11250 feet 11250 to 198 base 4 feet 198 to 250 6 feet with 1:1 slopes, removing about 20000 cubic yards. Bids require 10 percent certified check. Map and profile at County Auditor office. Start within 30 days, finish by November 1 1909. Board may reject all bids or re-advertise. Muscatine Iowa June 19 1909 A S Lawrence County Auditor.
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