City agency list appears in The Journal notices
The Journal established agencies in multiple city areas for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd feet South Muscatine Toborg Bros groc Oregon street A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Keckerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
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East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Feet
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Orego
A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Wm. van Zyl
Telegraphs and office numbers for city newspaper
Private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 connect readers to departments. Ask for person or department number when an operator answers. Listings include publisher Throop and editors, composing and mailing rooms, and advertising contact. For business calls use 26 or 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiowa
F. D. Throop
H. E. Dreier
Adv
Business Men of Future to Be Women Says Hubbard
Elbert Hubbard announced in Grand Rapids that his daughter Miriam will study at Michigan State University to pursue a scientific course. He derides eastern colleges as antiwork and asserts that future business leaders will be women, praising women as conservators and creators while criticizing literary training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Hubbard
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miriam
Michigan State University
Ann Arbor
Hubbard
East
Roosevelt on the Standard Oil decision
Theodore Roosevelt in the Outlook argues the Supreme Court ruling on Standard Oil shows anti trust law cannot wholly curb large interstate corporations. He says two opposing camps misread aims, and the law remains fundamentally limited despite some good effects. He warns that absolutist bans on corporations would simply preserve the status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Standard Oil
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Government Regulation of Big Corporations Stressed
A speaker urges drastic legislation to bring interstate giants like Standard Oil and the sugar and steel trusts under comprehensive government control, similar to railways. He argues past anti trust measures only slow progress and that ongoing administrative regulation is preferable to frequent lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Sugar Trust
Steel Trust
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt backs Taft renomination amid Republican split
In the Jackson Sentinel Roosevelt endorses Taft for the presidency. The Iowa Republicans oppose Taft over the Canadian reciprocity plan and warn they must hedge their stance to avoid being swept up in the upcoming renomination process. Waterloo Courier notes a rich fashion extravagance with shoes made from hummingbird feathers, likening it to ancient Rome's luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Roosevelt
Taft
Iowa
Waterloo
Roman Empire
American Republic
Rome
Free speech and the danger of chronic kickers
Marengo Republican F Hopkin son Smith argues America’s free speech encourages criticism of public men, noting healthy critique after investigation while warning against habit of constant complaining. He concedes some cause for disgust at chronic kickers in periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
F. Hopkinson Smith
America
Smith
Fraud Ring Targets Farmers Across the State
A slick con artist duo works through multiple regions defrauding farmers. The scam involves a worker gaining trust, receiving a sizable check, and asking the employer to identify or endorse it. After cashing, the worker disappears, leaving the credulous farmer or employer to cover the loss with worthless funds.
Married men on the town late at night draw concern
The Columbus Gazette notes public chatter about late night street and office gatherings. It questions who is responsible when married men linger on streets or crowd private rooms until the early hours, urging accountability for such behavior.
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Columbus Gazette
This Book Worth Reading Offers Free Health Guide
The Adler ika book promises easy tips to guard against appendicitis and relieve stomach and bowel trouble instantly. Free for a short time from F. T. Nesper, Druggist, 129 E. 2nd Street.
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F. T. Nesper
E. 2Nd Street
Reminiscences of Long Ago Clippings From The Journal
Fifty years ago today was Sunday. Drowning recounts of a twelve year old girl who vanished after an attempt to rescue her sister in Sweetland Creek near Fairport. A neighbor’s daughter caused her to fall back into the water and she did not rise again. THIRTY YEARS AGO rumors of a strike at Hershey Lumber Company mills proved minor. fifty men briefly walked out for higher pay but most returned to work. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Welch return from Munroe County visits. TWENTY YEARS AGO Edith M. Cherry plans Muscatine home arrival from Portdown Ireland. Mrs. S. E. Whicher to Lawrenceville New Jersey for summer with Prof. G. M. Whicher. High school students finish term. commencement exercises scheduled for later in the week.
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Hershey Lumber Company
Edith M. Cherry
J. C. Wilson
Portdown
Ireland
Muscatine
S. E. Whicher
Lawrenceville
N. J
G. M. Whicher
Willard
Holland
Amsterdam
Leyden
Bulb District
Hollands
United States
Volendam
Marken
Frederick Remington
Ten Years Ago Sunday Reflected in Old Chronicle
The note marks ten years since a Sunday, offering a brief archival reflection without additional detail.
Did the Dutch Invent Golf
Amsterdam 1911 report surveys Dutch pastime practices suggesting early golf like play in old paintings. It notes hopscotch like markings in streets, mirrors for doorbell viewing, bulb fields near Amsterdam and Leyden, Marken and Volendam costumes, canals, beds, and local cheese making, with civic utilities under city control.
Queen and Prince Consort Visit Amsterdam Opera Benefiting Charity
The queen and the Prince Consort visited Amsterdam to attend an opera for charity in which the Prince is notably interested. The royal couple appeared in formal attire with officials in glittering uniforms. The occasion was both interesting and profitable for Americans, especially entertaining to the ladies according to later remarks.
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Amsterdam
Prince Consort
West Liberty Notes on Visits and Society Meeting Change
Miss Elsie Scott travels to Chicago for a three week visit with relatives. Mrs. Lottie Wright of Mechanicsville visits town. The M E church Woman's Missionary Society meets Saturday afternoon instead of Friday with Mrs. W J Stevens. Miss Lizzie Parsons returns to Davenport after staying with the Baxters. Parsons has served as matron at the Soldiers' Orphan Home in Davenport.
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West Liberty
Elsie Scott
Chicago
Ill
Lottie Wright
Mechanicsville
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
W. J. Stevens
Seventh Street
Lizzie Parsons
Wm. Baxter
East Third Street
Davenport
Local society notes from Rock Island and surrounding towns
Several residents and visitors are listed with trips and calls in the Rock Island area. Mentions include Mrs Theo Jones heading to Davenport, Miss Alice Maxon visiting Marion, and Miss Bertha Sanger traveling to West Branch. Also noted are church and alumni events, business visits, and family visits across Colfax Illinois Cedar Rapids Muscatine Burlington and Delta Iowa with various relatives.
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Bethany
Rock Island
Theo. Jones
Davenport
Geo. Johns
Alice Maxon
Marion
Tarbox
Marion Peterson
Frank Lair
Princeville
Bertha Sanger
William
West Branch
J. N. Reeves
Mildred Adams
Wm. Warren, Jr
Aileen Floyd
Fairbault, Minn
A. Floyd
C. W. Minshall
Colfax
Lll
John Dickerson
Fred Evans
Cedar Rapids
Rev. Newsom
Wapello
Brooklyn
Francisco
Frank Evans
Oxford
Elmer Nichols
Geo. Hawley
A. S. Kessle
Muscatine
Pythian
L. F. Woodruff
Isaac Lewis
Columbus
Seventh Street
West Liberty High School
Opera House
Wilma Whitacre
W. R. Lane
Pearl Propst
Ary Hill
Cedar Valley Storm Kills Horse. School Ends With Picnic
In Cedar Valley on Saturday a horse was struck by lightning and killed during the storm. Miss Clara Rockafellow wrapped up a successful Union school term with a farewell picnic May 26, 1911, hosted by patrons and friends. Attendees included Mesdames Burnett, Henderson, Hildebrand, McMahon, Monroe, Hendrix, Flater, Arnold, and others, with Verda Flater and Verda Arnold among the youth. Mr. Elmer McGowan’s infant son is reported gravely ill, while local families host visitors and celebrate the end of term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
C. Monroe
Clara Rockafellow
Union
F. Flater
John Arnold
Ed. Brana
Verda Flater
Odetta Arnold
Ora Henderson
Arcice Rabe
Willie
Leslie Gregg
Rocka
Elmer McGowan
Geo. Askam
Fred Swain
Harry
Guy Hildebrand
Hattie Arnold
Diana Cunningham
Wm. A. McMahon
Notice to the Public on Fireworks Law Enforcement
Public and all fireworks dealers are notified of state law Sec. 5028 prohibiting sale or possession of certain toy pistols caps with dynamite and firecrackers over specified size. Dynamite caps may be used for mining or danger signals when needed. Fred Hoffman, Chief of Police.
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Fred Hoffman
Sage Tea Hair Remedy Promises Color Restorations
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy offers a ready to use solution for darkening and restoring hair color. Marketed as superior to traditional sage tea, it is sold for fifty cents a bottle with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as advertised. Available at A W. Morgan's Pharmacy and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
W. Morgan’s
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