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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
The California Fig Syrup Co. touts its exceptional equipment and chemists science to produce Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It warns only the genuine product, with the California Fig Syrup Co. name on the front, yields its benefits and cautions against imitations.
Payne and Young take charge of the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building, outlining leadership appointments and administrative duties for the unit.
The Journal lists agency locations for readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Cha yka's Grocery West Bill J W Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Editorial note references Bell company offices and a Mississippi Valley context with a numeric value .80, indicating a tariff or rate detail tied to telephone service. The fragment suggests a公共 discussion of telecommunication offices and regional operations.
An active movement among Muscatine grade teachers seeks higher wages. The board is urged to grant reasonable wage increases to ensure efficient training for future citizens and long term city prosperity. The piece argues education underpins Muscatine’s future and notes rising living costs.
Citizens of Muscatine urge the school board to raise grade school teachers’ pay. They argue adequate salaries ensure quality instruction for all children and the city’s future, stressing teachers’ faithful service and the need to reward their efforts.
The piece urges strict enforcement of Iowa's Offill law ahead of Independence Day. It bans sale of toy pistols and oversized firecrackers, with fines up to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail. The Sioux City Journal suggests officers enforce the firecracker rule as firmly as other major laws to reassure the public.
An advertising claim touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for poor appetite belching flatulency indigestion dyspepsia costiveness biliousness kidneys malaria fever and ague. The copy urges trying a bottle today and warns against substitutes. Available at druggists and dealers.
Fifty years ago a well attended lecture by Father Denelan drew praise for its delivery and reception. The notice notes the preacher promised fearless speech and plans to differ on several points while honoring Napoleon's career as a point of reference.
At a primary meeting the following names were chosen as delegates to represent Wapsinicoe township at the county convention next Saturday: W W Harvey, William A Clarke, E Hoag, A Shaw, George Chase, L A Bowlesby, A Gregg, John Deemer, P Nichols, J McFadden, Robert Miller, George Shipman. School census totals 2519 with 1245 males and 1265 females.
Moonlight excursion planned for Wednesday evening June 4 by Cham pion Hose Company No 1 aboard the ferryboat Ida May. Ice cream lemonade pop cigars and other refreshments on board. Miss Sophy Hutchinson of Town City has many friends in Muscatine invited to attend.
The Sioux City Journal notes that while the public views corruption in high places via commercial influence, the Japanese act swiftly against wrongdoing. It cites 20 Japanese parliament members and six sugar-company directors arrested for sugar frauds, asserting high status offers no protection for bribe givers or takers.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Lilian Russell has moved from comic opera to straight comedy, suggesting she may have left the genre not because audiences are tired of comic opera but due to weariness with certain performers.
An Omaha clergyman notes that opening sessions with prayer and scripture could curb crooked work. The remark contrasts city council practice with a broader habit of congressional prayer.
In Chicago a court upheld a theater manager who ejected a citizen for garlic breath. The man’s odor was said to be strong enough to threaten audience attention and distract from the stage.
In a Dubuque Telegraph Herald excerpt, the author condemns unfounded gossip and nosiness as causes of suffering. The piece argues that charity and restraint in minding one’s own business are essential to reduce public cruelty and social harm.
In the Davenport Times commentary on the Junken case, the direct evidence led to a conviction and a death sentence, expected to reassure Ottumwa residents that justice was served and the law upheld.
Burlington Gazette notes Taft seated in the grandstand at a baseball game presents a more favorable sportsman image to the public than Roosevelt’s Africa safari activity.
The item questions a theater piece described as too warm for President Taft and asks if it may travel west. It hints at a local curiosity about theater options and future performances.
A 25c box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills is marketed for stomach and kidney relief. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store sells the remedy as a health aid.
The junior class prize oratorical contest at the State University will feature a female participant, Miss Hutchinson, the sole lady chosen for this honor. The Juvenile band, formed of boys aged 14 to 16 and trained by William Huttig for three months, surprised citizens by delivering several acceptable pieces in yesterday's picnic procession.
Iowa Knights of Pythias committees appointed at the grand lodge session in Dubuque are working to secure a suitable site for the State Pythian temple. Vasentine will not compete. At the Hamilton Theater entertainment last Saturday Herman Hoffman, son of the local shoemaker for T S and Stewart, drew the lucky watch number.
Prairie Encampment No 4 I O O F elected officers for the ensuing term at last night’s meeting Chief Patriarch Joseph Fuller Senior Warden John K Knott Junior Warden R B F McKenzie High Priest A W Scott Scribe M W Stirlen Treasurer James Pyeatt
In this chapter, Kitty and Merridew escape with O\\'Mally and Hillard planning to sail. The group tracks a mysterious Worth, while Kitty and Merridew share a tender moment on the Ponte Vecchio as night falls and plans form for a potential flat. Kitty whispers her secret, and Merridew seals the scene with a kiss as a cricket gift is promised.
A period ad urges readers that a woman with headaches and aches may be cross but needs thoughtfulness and Lane's Family Medicine herb tea to restore strength. It claims the simple remedy makes weak women strong and well and is sold by druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Hillard, left by friends and strained by longing, awaits a decisive trace of Giovanni. A May lucky cricket and a cryptic Venice postmark unlock what he sought, revealing whether love and time will bridge his separation.
A speaker recounts a grave personal grievance and rejects remorse for a fatal outcome. He describes his father Colonel Grosvenor of the Confederate army, his European ties with the Principi di Monte Bianca, and their wartime exploits. They travel from the U.S. to Italy, pursuing titles, wealth, and reshaped loyalties.
Readers informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a complete cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad states the cure works by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Sold by all druggists 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Sylvia Gage of Letts visits grandparents Mr and Mrs James Blake in North Concord Ia. The Luptons and son Lance spend Sunday with Mrs L’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Diller in Columbus City. Hazel Hafner of Strawberry Hill visits brother Hubert and family. Mr and Mrs John Barker welcome a daughter born May 28. Mrs W Gage and Ola visit the Denham family. Mr and Mrs Joseph Knott were
The image shows the principals gathered in front of C. Oliver Ise lin's home, father of the countess Nora Iselin, marking the first photo of the couple and their families together.
In Centerville Iowa Miss Ruby Rinehart twelve year old daughter of editor Rinehart wrote and printed a clear report at the reporter’s table of the Junken trial for the Centerville Journal. Her unusually early journalism drew wide notice as she delivered a solid account of the proceedings.
Entertained at the home of the former's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Roy Littrel of Columbus Junction Sunday. Mrs Sarah Blake of near Muscatine visits her daughter Mrs David Gage and family. Mrs Chester Williams on sick list Dr Hubbard attending. Hazel Hafner spent Friday afternoon with friend Maude George. Mrs Chas Wagner and daughter Clara called on friends in Cone Sunday. Mmes J W Pence of Columbus Junction and Fanny Wagner of Fredonia were calling on relatives in this neighborhood recently.
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Bucklen's Amica Salve claiming it heals serious lacerations and wounds without danger of blood poisoning. The ad emphasizes its restorative properties and availability at the drugstore.
Relief advertisement for Mother Gray's Australian Leaf a herbal remedy claimed to regulate female ailments including back pain urinary bladder and kidney troubles. Sold by druggists or mail order 50 cents sample free address The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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