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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
3
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery promising restoration of nervous tone and relief from exhaustion and prostration with no alcohol. It also touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a constipation remedy described as gentle and candy like and non gripping.
The Daily Journal advertises itself as the official city and county paper with broad circulation, a semI weekly edition on Tuesday and Friday, and multiple local agencies. It lists delivery, subscription rates, and notes affiliations with press associations. The text enumerates offices and stores serving as agents across Muscatine.
Payne and Young are in charge at the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building. The firm handles telephones and business office matters with Bell connections. editorial office ties extend to the Mississippi Valley region.
The Illinois lawmaker Holtslaw admitted taking 2500 dollars to vote for Lorimer, yet offered unclear motives. He is described as wealthy and active in church, with his family suffering public embarrassment as details emerge. The piece condemns the legislature’s conditions and questions his sanity.
The piece criticizes a widespread mania of graft and corruption among lawmakers and business leaders. It urges State's Attorneys Wayman and Burke to stamp out the epidemic at the statehouse in Springfield and calls on the public to isolate any marked by the disease to prevent contagion. It also notes sympathy for women harmed at home by the mania.
The Burling ton Hawkeye endorses Colonel D. J. Palmer for railway commissioner. Enough is said. The Dubuque Times-Journal adds a satirical note about the King of Siam touring America with forty wives, classed as a distinguished member of the silent minority.
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt entertains with remarks while Packey McFarland prepares for a boxing match. The Ottumwa Courier notes the American pair sharing the scene in England.
Bailey of Texas votes with the rail bill supporters, signaling strong railroad interests behind the measure. The alignment suggests the bill reflects railroad influence in the legislature.
The Keokuk Gate City notes that forecasts show a small turnout at next Tuesday's primary and urges efforts to counter this pessimistic projection.
In Des Moines the governor campaigns on tax relief tied to the state levy. Critics say the levy was cut only because higher property assessments boosted revenue with a smaller tax base.
The report praises a Albany to New York airship run of 137 miles in 152 minutes while noting many people fear air travel. It cautions that a crash risk is tied to alighting and the impact on passengers, suggesting mixed public sentiment about flying.
In Burlington Hawkeye, drivers with cars aim to beat the 30 mile railroad run between Marshalltown and Eldora. The fastest auto time is 49 minutes, while some fall short and are hauled back by mule teams, a tale of bold road speed versus train schedules.
Week ending June 1 1910 indicates unclaimed mail. MEN'S LIST includes Edgar Allen and H J with other letters not shown in fragment.
A mail pickup notice lists recipients including W. L. Baker James Baker G. H. Connor D. H. Chaffee Irvin E. Coon J. T. Davis Frank Dickerson Marion T. Fuller N. Figg Herman Friese Aug Freers George Goley Henry Grelle Wm Gross M. Heuss ner Pat Haney Verne Hoskinson John Hickey Geo B Hofman A. W. Haifleigh W Keegan Clark Kerr Robi Knopp John Kohimetz Jol W. Luther Geo Lapp John Marx Peter Mills Roy Myers R. T. Othmer Merrit Reddick A C Ross W Schultz Illinore Tenri Unity Branch Library W W Willett. LADIES LIST Mrs Lady Jan son Miss Susie Lawrence Mrs Mable Miles May Magdaline Mrs Char lie Searliney Miss Orline Stoumrim Mrs Pet Thatcher FOREIGN Alch Dubravac Prosper Bagnard Julius Kopplin. Parties calling for the above letters will please say ADVERTISED.
Millersburg Illinois reports a May 25 school commencement with six eighth grade graduates led by Esther Viola Terry and Lyle Coleman Bridgford. Addresses by H. E. Burgess and Cr. Gregory. principal Miss Bell Price thanked by students. Decoration and memorial services noted at M E church May 28 29 with Rev Pittinger and Rev Chatten speeches.
Mr. E. Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief from severe backache after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says kidneys strengthened secretions natural and bladder pain ended, and he is glad to recommend the product. The pills come in a yellow package and are marketed by A W Morgan Druggist.
Cedarville notes reveal Mrs. W Chapman visiting her Cedarville parents Mr and Mrs S Abbott on Wednesday. Mrs H S Springer spent Friday with brother H N Ryan then returned to Muscatine. Tabitha Malone and Zula Abbott visited Muscatine Friday to Saturday evening. Heague family of Davenport stopped over Sunday at E Barnard’s. Harry Abbott made a business call at Columbus Junction on Saturday.
An advertisement promises Lane's Family Medicine clears head pain and stomach and bowel discomfort. It claims to relieve back and side aches and restore strength, suitable for use by consumers now available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Forty years ago a barn two miles from town owned by Stewart Mills burned in the afternoon. The fire consumed farm implements 150 bushels of corn and a fine colt. Children playing with matches in the hay were blamed for the blaze. Bestmaster Brent was authorized to lease a better office for five years at up to 600 dollars annually, renting two rooms in the Butler block opposite the current site.
Miss Day of South Africa will speak on missionary work this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mrs. Thomas Hannah's home. Miss Ida Dunn returns from visiting Wapello to Muscatine. William Brown leaves for New York to handle business. The Cemetery association hosts a well attended public dinner at the opera house.
Announcements at the M E church reflect the coming marriage of El mer Amlong and Ettie Schreurs to be held next Wednesday at 8 30 PM. The Y M C A quarterly meeting is postponed to a later date to coincide with a reception. Wesley McCabe left for Kansas City this morning for an extended stay.
Mrs Henry Hine hosted an informal dinner at West Third Street in honor of Clinton Hinebaugh of Chicago, a former local resident. Guests included Miss Jessamy Brigham, Miss Helen Brigham, Miss Josephine Alley, Mr Drew Davidson, and Mr Harry Hine. W C Brewster, once a local banker, reportedly died at his home in the east, described as one of America's wealthiest men through an inheritance.
Miss Selina Sue runs a hospitable River Bluff Grocery day-nursery where five babies are fed oats and Charity's milk. Cynthia Page arrives with a protesting baby, others nap or munch on beans, while a yellow cat lounges in sunlight and a pink-clay infant gurgles through the bustle.
The narrative describes Blossom the explorer receiving a spoonful that triggers ecstatic gurgles and echoes. A second spoonful reaches Clementine whose last sob fades as she swallows, and echoes respond with open mouths awaiting more.
Mr B F Kelley of Springfield Illinois writes that kidney and bladder trouble grew worse until alarm. after taking Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks his headaches diminished the bladder pain ceased and his distress disappeared. A W Morgan, Druggist.
Decoration Day activities included services at the church led by Rev. Russell, veteran speeches by A G Tyler on Andersonville Prison, Ed Cassel, music by Crabtree and Duffield, and a cemetery decoration followed by lunch. Families from Muscatine and local residents attended events and visits.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all disease stages and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to request testimonials. Sold by all druggists with extra pills for constipation.
Miss Edith Wood of Annan Scotland and Rev Frank Butterfield of Wombwell England arrived in Downey after a 14 day trip via Glasgow Boston Montreal Toronto and Chicago. The visit included a surprise party for Rev Wood with over sixty attendees at the M P parsonage and gifts for housekeeping.
Notice is given that on May 18 1910 the Clerk read as last will and testament of Carrie Barrows Ferler and a hearing for proof is set for June 15 1910 at the June term of the District Court. Anyone interested may appear to show cause why it should not be admitted to probate. Mascatine May 18 1910 WW McKee Clerk Jayne Hoffman attorneys.
Notice of dog tax due and payable on June 1 1910 with a June 10 1910 deadline to avoid seizure. Tax payable at the city recorder's office. T H Brannan City Recorder.
Miss Mae Compton was shopping at West Liberty Friday. Miss Edith Clifford and Miss Minnie Rummels were business callers at West Liberty, Friday.
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