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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
3
City and county newspaper product notes Associated Press and state press associations. Source highlights affiliations with Lee Syndicate and Iowa Evening Press Association, signaling regional reporting network and professional membership.
The Daily Journal mails five evenings a week except Sunday while the Semi-Weekly Journal issues 10 pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier costs 10 cents weekly and yearly mail rates are 3 dollars for Daily and 1.50 dollars for Semi-Weekly.
The Journal has established several agencies across the city for readers. Locations include East Hill with Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd street, South Muscatine with Toborg Bros. grocery, Oregon street near W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, Hershey avenue, Kecklerville with Chayka's Grocery, and West Hill at J. H. Fuller Grocery and Wm. Van Zyl Grocery.
New York Office at 30 34 West 3rd Street is listed with Payne and Young in charge. Chicago Office located at 750 Marquette Building.
The page lists department numbers 27 and 30 for Mississippi Valley No 5 and staff lines for publisher managing editor city editor society editor composing room mailing room and business office. Operators route requests by department or person numbers.
The case of Harry Thurston Peck sued for breach of promise by Esther Quinn highlights a trove of letters she plans to reveal. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Peck, famed academic, may endure less embarrassment than a typical defendant as his literary artistry colors the messages.
The Chicago Record-Herald comments on a batch of sharp letters from a titled group and a satirical note that exposes Professor Peck and his Bookman's Letter Box. It notes Peck edits The Bookman and has mocked correspondents by criticizing grammar and morals, now facing a counterattack.
The Wapello Republican says Cummins and Dolliver acknowledge past missteps but now strive to serve their constituents and the nation. It urges Iowa Republicans at the state convention to endorse their efforts. Columbus Junction Safeguard notes Cummins failed to win amendment acceptance but used it to bolster Iowa supporters. Voters are starting to think independently of the Cummins strategy.
The column contrasts two social types, praising the sunlit, cheerful class and condemning those who move with cold, shadowy influence. It argues the former spread contagious good cheer while the latter dampen laughter and joy in the community.
The Wilton town well has reached 1500 feet with water within 25 feet of the top. Work is suspended for water supply testing to decide if drilling should resume toward deeper depths, potentially continuing until reaching China if needed.
The Iowa City Citizen urges citizens to vote next Tuesday in the primary, stressing the system is on trial and calling for public participation in nominating state and county officers.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues that when public dances contribute to troubling conditions the law should intervene. It calls for the department of public safety to take jurisdiction in regulating such events.
Colonel D. J. Palmer's supporters conduct an active political campaign in Davenport with many job presses printing circulars and a heavy distribution of campaign literature, reflecting notable expense.
Hopewell precinct residents misjudge the Muscatine levee extension plans. Supervisor Johnston says no board action yet. If ordered, landowner payments for existing levees receive credit and assessments reflect benefits from the extension or pumping station. The proposal is large and concerns local landowners.
Advertisement notes a clean liquid remedy named Zemo, offered by druggist A. W. Morgan for eczema blackheads pimples dandruff and tetter. It claims rapid relief and permanent cure with a booklet to diagnose cases at home.
The item recalls a lightning strike near John Bencham and Willis Davis’s residence with minor damage, a tree hit near Dr. Horton’s home, and two cows killed. It notes Essex's apples suitable for pies and mentions thirty years ago plans for Muscatine Heating Co and a Fourth of July game by Company C near Washington. The piece includes a humorous reflection on marriages and a vignette about Miss Cynthia observing a painterly suitor.
Forty years ago the steamers Red Wing and Andy Johnson raced from Hannibal to Quincy with Red Wing winning by over an hour. The distance to Quincy was covered in fifty five minutes, the Andy Johnson previously known as the fastest boat on the upper Mississippi. Rev A B Robbins was elected president at the Congregational Sunday school convention in Davenport, noted as one of the church’s most successful meetings. next host location to be decided. Twenty years ago Fred C Demorest won second prize in the Adelphic oratorical contest in Evanston Illinois with The Federal Constitution. B F March won first with The American Problem on the labor issue.
Selina Sue narrates a village tale about caring for children and a mysterious man she calls a new soap-box baby. Cynthia questions the scene as Selina hints at a secret marriage while insisting she cannot reveal it. The lively conversation blends humor with concern for the community’s fragile, nested lives.
Miss Selina Sue and Miss Cynthia chat at a grocery door as they discuss town life delay and watch over friends and babies. The exchange hints at daily concerns and local characters with a warm, humorous tone.
The Cleveland Leader recalls Luther Prentiss a witty man of Warrensville whose sharp eyes and humor are remembered. He tells how a tale was told and recounts a joke about Judge Warren when appointed an associate judge he shouted into a rain barrel to hear the sound.
A Malden telephone operator becomes a local bureau of information when a caller asks for spinach cooking help after his wife leaves him. The anecdote contrasts a regular caller with a resourceful operator who provides exact guidance, highlighting domestic improvisation.
A courtroom scene unfolds as the judge presses a witness about a trip to Chicago. The witness admits being on the same train as Snyder and confirms he did not go to Chicago, instead sitting opposite and backing away from Huntersville, claiming truth in the sequence.
Mrs Nora Heacock and daughters from West Liberty visited her sister in Prairie Grove. George Downing and Harvey Thompson with families picnicked on the Cedar at Rochester. Mrs H T Swart and M E Black visited Mrs Montgomery who is ill. Marion Kirby and family visited George Mac Cann. Port Stottler of Pedee was in town on business. Frank Krout and family visited west of West Liberty. Mr and Mrs Frank Owens visited their parents. Chas Schiele took kin to visit relatives. Elmus Faires and wife toured Iowa City. Mrs Chas McCann and son Duane visited West Liberty. H F Swart and son Jesse dined with Tarnest Herr. S R Propst and wife visited Edith Montgomery. returned to dine with Martin Black.
Mrs. John Miller suffers a nail injury to her foot as community gathers for Memorial Day services. Reports from Foster include visits by Muscatine residents, Decoration Day ceremonies at Reynolds cemetery, and a Baptist sermon by Rev. C. E. Bryden referencing Civil War battles. The day’s program featured hymns, recitations, drill performances, and speeches by J. Witter of Rock Island. Community events include M B A lodge, Sweetland Grange ice cream, and a lecture by W. S. Neal on Palestine.
Sweetland Iowa residents wonder if corn should be planted again due to weak seed and unusually cold weather. Farmers report replanting during the past week as they cope with poor stand and frustration. Mr and Mrs Geo Swank and family of Muscatine visited the area.
Bert Cray and family were guests of his uncle Thursday. Mrs Hershel Sylvester of Malcom visits her parents Rev and Mrs Phillips. Mrs Lucy Miller returns from a three week visit at Stuart Iowa. Miss Lon Huskins of Washington visits Potter and Huskins homes. Andrew Crawford to England and Scotland for three months. Reformed church Sunday school to host Children's Day program next Sunday. Mrs A F Thomas and children of Newton visit Rev Phillips. Mrs J W Cronoweth returns to Sigourney after days with relatives.
H H Rockafellow and family shopped in Muscatine Tuesday. Bowman farm reportedly sold. John Rummeills, Nichols, visited Friday. Maude and Clara Rockefeller enjoying summer at home. Isaac Mathews and Fred Ridenour families dined with Frank Fox family. Genevieve Mathews hosted cousin Martha Hill and a Moscow friend. Henry Bowman family visited Downey relatives.
An advertisement urges readers to use Mi o na stomach tablets for upset stomachs and related symptoms. It claims quick relief after the first dose and promotion of digestion, liver cleansing, and bowel purification, with a money back guarantee. Also mentions Booths Pills for torpid liver and constipation.
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