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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
3
Sworn detailed statement shows circulation figures for Muscatine Journal in June 1909 with totals and breakdowns. It lists newspaper reach by edition and day pages, including totals for Sun and other days, plus per cent changes and regional distribution within the state.
F D Throop publisher swears the June 1909 edition of the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the stated number of copies. Notary public William R. Jayne witnessed the sworn affidavit dated July 2, 1999 in Muscatine County Iowa.
A young Missouri girl sacrificed her life to save a baby sister from flames at a home bonfire. She reached into the burning heap to rescue dolls, her skirt igniting and her burns mounting as bystanders rushed to help. The piece portrays self sacrifice as a common motif among caretakers.
A sermon on noble sacrifice within love, warning that yielding to petty wishes risks moral death. It urges patience courage and worthy self denial, stressing we must not throw away life, honor, or happiness for fleeting whims or derisive pleas.
The Burlington Gazette suggests Bwana Tumbo could find as much amusement in a New York mayoral role as he did in seven years in the White House.
Report notes a balloon near ground level in Illinois where onlookers were offered beer from the craft after the craft drifted low. Mentions Attorney General Pyers as a figure to encounter in a new and dangerous scenario.
A Keokuk Gate City report notes a New Orleans judge ruled that wives who complain against their husbands cannot withdraw charges to shield them from punishment. The decision sparks debate on marital protection and legal remedy for abused spouses.
Harry Orchard, the confessed murderer of Steunenberg, declares he has found religion and is prepared to stay in prison for the rest of his days. The public may commend him so long as his faith remains genuine and he shows no urge to become an evangelist.
It is reported that Bolivia, urged by the United States, offers to negotiate directly with Peru over disputed territory. Peru reportedly will not join talks unless Bolivia accepts President Alcorta's award first. The United States may provide good offices to settle the dispute.
The mer chants of Lone Tree Wellman and West Branch press heavy advertising during the heated term as farmers stay busy. Wellman Advance runs two page and page ads with several others. Lone Tree Reporter prints two page ads and quarter pages. West Branch Times features three half page ads and additional displays. The persistent merchant advertising continues despite the weather.
A exhortation rails against laziness urging men to start their own business and work hard. It condemns whiners who blame others for their lack of success and argues that onward effort defines progress and success in tough times.
The American Woman's League Liberty Chapter met with Mrs. Jont. Maks on Wednesday to consider a plan to interest locals in donating property for a National League chapter residence built and furnished free. Addie Jones of Corbin, Indiana arrived on the 3:45 p.m. Cedar Rapids train to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fox and son Everett left Union Valley after the gathering.
The note recounts a camp meeting led by local Methodists six miles from town and a political debut by Hon. S. J. Kirkwood before a large audience at the courthouse. It lists visitors, weddings planned in Los Angeles, a Barnum & Bailey outing, and notes on many residents, culminating in the obituary of Mrs. Marion Chapman born in Germany, who died July 21 1909 at Conesville aged 68. The piece also covers church work, family ties, and funeral arrangements at the M E church Friday afternoon.
A thief entered Jacob Hershe's Fifth street home through an open window after shutters were drawn. The burglar seized a valuable silver watch before escaping. The incident cites illness that left the window unsecured.
Thirty years ago M W Griffin started digging for a residence on the corner of Linn and Second street. The article notes new steps on the Avenue side of the Cook Musser bank have begun, indicating nearby development.
Ten years ago the steamer Pilot and barge Ruby departed the levee with about 500 aboard for a Woodmen excursion. Ev Brandenburg left the Red Paint store for Rock Island to assist the Woodmen drill team in winning prizes.
A flurry of weekend activity centers on trains to Davenport Muscatine and Marshalltown with many residents from West Liberty visiting relatives attending Chautauqua or Barnum and Bailey circus events. Notables include Mr and Mrs Frank Cox Mrs Reed Hawthorn and dozens of neighbors plus a funeral in Davenport and several Muscatine exchanges.
A comparative tasting of Yello cornflakes against other brands. The tester notes taste, crunch, sweetness, and milk interaction, concluding a preference for Yello based on flavor balance and texture.
Maud Drake of Davenport visits her Ogiltree relatives in Morning Sun with Mr. and Mrs. M Ochiltree. Burlington visitors include Mrs Branigar and Mrs W D Smythe and daughter Maud. G Warfield travels to Traer. W D Curran visits Burlington. A group including Mr and Mrs Smythe Robertson McKinley Butler and daughter Bess go to Burlington by auto. Phyllis and Wilda Berger return.
Conesville Iowa July 26 Mrs F B Gay and the Misses Ferol and family visit. Local residents attend church and plan upcoming community picnic.
An Oliver Typewriter advertisement touts a $100 machine available for 17 cents a day with features like Balance Shift and Automatic Tabulator. The campaign notes high demand across all classes and ages, calling the era of universal typewriting at hand as hundreds of thousands seek to buy or invest.
The Oliver Typewriter promises quick money for beginners with earnings of 17 cents a day and more. It claims a growing demand with few operators and positions the machine as essential for home and business use. The message invites readers to request details and a free catalog from The Oliver Typewriter Company in Chicago Illinois.
The White Collar Line operates steamers Helen Blair and Col bin between Rock Island and Davenport with weekday morning departures at 7:00 a m. Sunday service at 7 30 a m and Saturday 7 00 p m. Service to Burlington and intermediate points runs on weekdays excluding Saturday at 8 30 p m with connections to Keokuk and Burlington. W A Blair is manager and W G Block O is agent.
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