Representatives Payne and Young Lead Chicago Office
Payne and Young take charge at the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building, signaling a leadership change and new management direction for the local operation.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
3
Journal Agencies City Listings For Readers Convenience
Journal Agencies lists city area locations for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toberg Bros grocery Oregon Street C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Becklerville Charka s Grocery West Air J A Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zy Grocery New York Office 30 24 West 82rd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toberg Bros
Oregon Street
C. A. Busch’s Drug
Hershey Avenue
Becklerville
Charka’s
West Air
J. A. Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zy
New York
West 82Rd Street
Telephones and Bell Offices Listing
Directory fragment lists Bell business and editorial offices, plus Mississippi Valley entries. Sparse readable items hint at office locations and associated descriptors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal June 1909
Sworn detailed circulation statement for June 1909 shows total copies printed and circulated at 6 805 with an average 0 700? Publisher F D Throop certifies the figures. William R Jayne notarizes the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Asters Ee
Sun
Pinnass
F. D. Throop
Museatine Co
State of Ilowae Ss
William R. Jayne
Senator Gum Shoe Bill Stone Slapped Porter Report
A public figure known as Senator Gum Shoe Bill Stone is seen in reports about a incident where he allegedly slapped a negro porter. Initial accounts suggested a harsh act but later descriptions aim to present the facts in a more measured light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stone
Senator Stone and the Water Glass Dispute
The altercation arose over waiter service with a large glass of whiskey and a small glass of water. Report says the conflict stemmed from a mismatch in drink sizes, turning on honor among gentlemen in Missouri and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Missouri
Inter Ocean
Senator Stone
Do Sroop Buttons and Blanks Do The August Smart Set
An item reproduces a quote from the Washington Star about a member of Congress noted for arguments that won’t go down and seeds that won’t come up. The joke contrasts a saint who believes the world is hell with actions that make it so for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Farmer Countassel
Washington Star
Fisher of men pays off with catchline quip
A Methodist bishop visiting a friend with two daughters joins a trout outing. An old fisherman asks if the bishop is catching plenty, and the bishop replies he is a fisher of men. The fisherman quips about bait, while Knoxville Express comments on vacation preaching by Rev Wilson as Gates vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Gates
What Cheer Patriot
Rev
Wilson
M. E. Church
Patriot
Knoxville Express
Things They Say Farewell to Tariff Echoes in Press History
Victor Record notes how Republican papers hammer the new tariff law while recalling Democratic rhetoric from McKinley and Dingley times. A Morning Sun News-Herald anecdote features a door greeting about a 25 cent multi tool, met with a witty reply about buying hairpins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Record
Wm. McKinley
Dingley
Morning Sun News-Herald
Morning Sun
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Notes
Mr Haldeman of Wapsinonoc township sowed 500 acres of wheat yielding about 10000 bushels He contracted his entire crop for one dollar a bushel suggesting a year s harvest could rival mining for value Muscatine Island melons bring 10 to 20 cents for muskmelons and cantaloupes 15 to 35 cents for watermelons Marshalltown reports a special policeman had his star stolen last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldeman
Wapsinonoc Township
Pike’s Peak
Muscatine Island
Marshalltown
Comet Visible as Youth’s Arm Dislocates in Cedar Street
The paper notes a boy eight or nine, son of Fred Miller on Cedar street, dislocated his arm when he tripped and fell while carrying another boy. The article also reports the long predicted comet is now visible in the sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Cedar Street
Local baseball clash ends with Journal 30 News 29
Twenty years ago the News carriers met the Journal on the diamond yesterday afternoon and the Journal boys won 30 to 29. The river stage sits at 2.9, the lowest in years. Blackberries sold today at two boxes for a nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Women as Superintendents Draw Mixed Reactions
The report notes a group of girls attempting a getaway last Sunday night and their capture. It questions whether a woman replacing a man as superintendent will succeed, arguing that women are often less agreeable to being led by a woman than by a man.
Ex-Congress Men Gather at Merchants Hotel
Tuesday at the Merchants hotel Dan Hamilton Major Lacey and Fred White sat in order with Major Lacey an arm around each chair. The scene showed ex-Congress men talking of days past, a rare and practiced image among peanut politics figures. It takes men to do such as that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney News
Merchants Hotel
Dan Hamilton
Major Lacey
Fred White
Young man considers pharmacy study after talk with friend
A Columbus note describes a youth hearing a friend’s plan to attend school next year to study pharmacy. The youth praises the choice and says he may pursue the same course while noting his interest in farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Safeguard
River to stay non navigable for Major Meigs officials say
The Lone Tree Reporter notes the town river will not be made navigable for Major Meigs who recently cruised its waters. The piece remarks that expectations were low and concurs with ongoing criticism of federal spending on such investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark, N. J
Lone Tree
Meigs
Uncle Sam
Sky pilots race the Mississippi sparks and speculation
In Burlington Gazette chatter questions Wright brothers Bleriot others to fly the river and fire fireworks. The piece riffs on a sky race despite sand bars and the imagined spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Wright Bros
Bleriot
Sky Pilots
Mississippi
Taft tariff course under fire from rival papers
The Marengo Republican notes that both the American Economist and the Register and Leader criticize President Taft on tariff policy, calling it a strong sign that his stance may be correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Aerial navigation progress compared to early water navigation
The Wapello Republican notes that aerial navigation remains as rudimentary as early water travel, stating the core challenge in both is balancing. The remark frames flight as a nascent art still needing balance mastery before advances arrive.
Kellogg Offers Free Fat Reducer Sample Pack
An advertisement claims a free trial box of Kellogg's Safe Fat Reducer for fat sufferers. It solicits name and address with 10 cents or stamps as proof of good faith, promising a prepaid $1.00 package in return from F J Kellogg, Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
F J. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mich
Wilton residents return and visit with relatives
A string of short travel and visit notes from Wilton Iowa records residents arriving home from Muscatine Davenport Wellman Moscow West Liberty Atalissa Council Bluffs Milwaukee and Davenport for two weeks with relatives, shopping, or business.
Keota Daily Notes Local Happenings and Plans
Keota Iowa July 30 locals report E E Bower shopping in St Louis for store stock Ray Hulse back from Iowa City with son Herbert in Indian suit Curt Wells buys a 90 horsepower Ralston auto Council debates curbing width with eight to ten feet and uniform ten foot plan proposed Mrs McKeon leads Loyal Temperance Legion drive as children and others join community efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
E. E. Bower
St. Louis
Ray Hulse
Iowa City
Herbert
Curt Wells
Ralston
Mr. Jordan
Burlington
Nebraska
Mitchellville reform school inmates protest strict discipline
Inmates at the girls reform school in Mitchellville Iowa object to the tight control imposed by superintendent Miss Garrison leading to unrest and disturbances within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosauqua
Girls’ Reform School
Mitchellville
Miss Garrison
Store Ad Promises Delight at 309 East Second St
An advertisement touts a tempting experience at 309 East Second Street and invites callers with the phrase delicious and a phone number 714 X for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second St
Nominating Committee Nominates Officers For Next Meeting
The article lists attendees at a local meeting including Mrs McKeon as superintendent and reports Will Horning injured while haying with his brother John. It notes Mrs Agnes Brown Yeager’s 24 hour Chicago trip, visits from Miss Brock, and the Birthday Embroidery club gathering hosted by Mrs D P Martin despite warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies
McKeon
Will Horning
Keota
John
Will
Hornung
Agnes Brown Yeager
Chicago
Ella McLaughlin
Crawfordsville
Miss Brock
Harper
Mrs. D. P. Martin
Birthday Embroidery Club
Mrs. Martin
Card Club Guests and Local Summer Notices
Miss Tressie McCarty hosted the Card club Thursday afternoon honoring guest Miss Helen Gabbert of Davenport. Miss Elva Downing is at home for her summer vacation as heat prompts light refreshments and idle amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Tressie McCarty
Card Club
Helen Gabbert
Davenport
Elva Downing
Rexall Orderlies Promise Quick Relief from Constipation
Rexall Orderlies are promoted as better than laxatives for constipation, eaten like candy and usable day or night. The ad claims ordinary cathartics cause griping and distress, while Rexall reportedly restores regularity without nausea. Available in 10c and 25c sizes at A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy 107 West Second street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
A. W. Morgan's
West Second Street
West Buffalo Prairie News Highlights
West Buffalo Prairie Illinois July 30 Mr and Mrs Frank Croson of northwestern Iowa visited Will Powells the past week. Misses Bessie and Ruth Lutz spent Saturday with sister Mrs J S Price. A chautauqua at Muscatine drew many locals Sunday. Mr and Mrs Guy Potter and daughter visited Charles Vanattas Sunday. Florence and Margaret Price stayed with grandparents J S S Lutz recently. Frank Swigart visited Will Powells Sunday returning from Iowa City Saturday. Mrs S Peterson went to Reynolds Sunday to take Gussie Olson home after two weeks visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Helen Hall
Muscatine
Nic Perros
Davenport
John
Henry Gespersmann
Milwaukee
Frank Laucamp
H. C. Perry
Iowa City
Laura Giles
Moscow
August Olderoy
Council Bluffs
Charles Rogers
Will Hanna
Harry Woodhouse
Margaret Woodhouse
Frank Track
Frank Mellicker
Wellman
C. van Zandt
Pauline Bunker
Miss Grace
Earnest Phillips
West Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Frank Croson
Iowa
Will Powell
Bessie
Ruth Lutz
J. S. Price
Guy Potter
Charles Vanatta
Florence
Margaret Price
Yello Cereal Proclaimed Best Toasted Cornflakes
Advert suggests Yello cornflakes as the best flavor option for breakfast. It praises toasted cornflakes and asserts Yello as the finest in flavor for meals.
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L. P. Loomis
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Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Association of American Advertisers
New York City
Doni
Kellogg's
Ada Rayner
Wilton
Henry A. Sgheetz
Texas
Tex
Pure Food Grocery
Pure Food
Iowa Ave
Gandy
Family Theatre
Casper
the Store
East Second Street
Ivigdigii
Gigi I II III
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