City Vendors and Agencies Listed by The Journal
The Journal enumerates local commerce for readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zyl
Telephones and contact numbers for the Miss. Valley office
The notice lists private branch exchange numbers 27 and 30 for reaching staff and departments. It instructs callers to request the person or department by number and provides numbers for Throop publisher, managing editor, city editor, society editor, composing room, mailing room, and business office. Mississippi Valley No 5.
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Tiowa
F. D. Throop
Mississippi Valley
O Henry Writer William Sidney Porter Dead at 45
Tributes from the Chicago Inter Ocean praise O Henry as one of America's best short story writers since Bret Harte. The piece notes his genius in brief fiction like An Unfinished Story and the enduring value of Cabbages and Kings, while lamenting his untimely death at age 45 and the loss to readers seeking crafted humor and pathos.
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William Sidney Porter
O. Henry
Chicago Inter Ocean
Bret Harte
Central American
O Henry Dies After Finishing Last Story
The obituary notes O Henry died on the operating table after finishing a story he feared would be his final work. He declined to keep the payment, giving the check to the surgeon, and his life is described as one of lasting influence on fiction.
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O. Henry
Things They Say in Newspapers
Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes a fish bill appears in Illinois mud and praises excellent biting. Waterloo Reporter jokes that when Mrs Doxey becomes a trained nurse she will not need a letter from the Erder family.
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Council Bluffs
Illinois
Waterloo
Law on defending home not a crime says Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette states the law does not criminalize defending home or property against burglars. It argues only criminals would oppose changes and suggests strong opposition as a method to curb burglary.
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Cedar Rapids
Millennium draws near as parishes fund abroad trip
Rev. Dr. Russell of a St. Louis Presbyterian church urged his parishioners to restrain generosity while they raised funds to send him and his wife overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Russell
St. Louis Presbyterian
Senator Holtslaw Confesses Graft Vote Admission
Keokuk report says Senator Holtslaw admitted taking graft to vote for Lori mer overs, claiming he would be known as a boodler rather than lie. He argues the ends of justice justify deceit to catch a thief, not a liar.
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Keokuk
Holtslaw
Lorimer
Ballot Rotation Splits Vote Between Carroll and Garst
The Sioux City Journal notes that rotating ballots will split the vote for the first-named candidate on the primary ballot. The piece mocks the idea of a system designed to prevent a candidate whose name starts with C from easily defeating a candidate starting with G, citing Iowa intelligence.
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Sioux City
Capital at stake in Oklahoma state election
The Keokuk Gate City reports a special election next Saturday will decide the state capital contest between Guthrie the current seat and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City argues it is better located as the state’s metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Railroads Warn Of Ruin Over Federal Rate Injunctions
The Waterloo Courier notes railroads cry ruin at federal injunctions halting freight rate hikes, comparing to earlier two cent passenger rate unrest. It argues railways should accept reasonable profits and warns that nationalization could replace private operation if no consensus is reached.
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Waterloo
Foley Kidney Pills credited by Springfield man
Scared Into Sound Health Mr B F Kelley of Springfield Illinois reports kidney and bladder distress improving after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He notes headaches diminished and bladder function returned to normal following a few weeks of use as confirmed by A W Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Kelley
Springfield
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Grange Program Delights Pleasant Prairie Readers
Pleasant Prairie notes show Mr and Mrs John Jenkins conducting business in Muscatine Monday. Grange program was excellent and well attended. Mr and Mrs P E McElroy of Minneapolis visited the parental home. David Jenkins is sick with rheumatism. Mr and Mrs John Henke left for Minneapolis to establish their future home. Glenn McElory and family stayed in Montpelier Saturday night. Jacob Grimm and Harrison Park Chow returned from Minneapolis. Miss Hague spent Tuesday night at George Eis's.
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Peasant Prairie
John Jenkins
Muscatine
the Grange
P. E. McElroy
Minneapolis
David Jenkins
John Henke
Glenn McElory
Montpelier
Jacob Grimm
Wapello
Fair Grounds
K. P
R. I. Pemble
Davenport
John Crutchfield Sr
Rosewell Stephens
Hazelhurst
Wis
Methodist Aid Society
C. A. Brown
Geo. Wilson
C. W. Peters
C. W. Johann
Elizabeth Eversmeyer
Iowa City
Jefferson Township
Lenna Weber
Marysville
W. A. Miller
Lydia Hannan
Cedar Falls
Amy Rowland
Clyde Gearhart
W. S. Freeland
M. G. Hurley
H. W. Baker
James Rogers
Clinton
Irma Cooper
Burlington
George C. Erbes
Emma Haskell
Rhey
CASCARETS Claim Sleep Aid For Digestive Ease
Ad promotes CASCARETS as a nightly remedy after heavy meals. It claims the product works while you sleep, aiding digestion and ensuring you are okay in the morning. It touts a 10cc box weekly treatment and markets itself as the world's biggest seller with a million boxes sold monthly.
Frightful Runaway on Second Street
A runaway on Second street dislocated R P Horsely's arm as a buggy collided with a horse near Butler's residence. The hold-back strap failed, the horse kicked free, dragged the rig, and Mr Horsely was knocked from the vehicle. His left arm was fractured below the elbow. Forties era notes follow with various local happenings.
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Second Street
R. P. Horsely
Mr. Dunsmore
Butler
Mr. Horsely
Moscow Citizens Gather for North and South Road Tax
Thirty years ago a conference on the road tax for the North and South road was held in Moscow. Participants from Moscow included Henry Will, C. F. Shafit, Charles Henderson, Fred Oepping, C. Schute, Hoellein, and Charles Weisse.
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Moscow
Henry Will
C. F. Shafit
Charles Henderson
Fred Oepping
C. Schute, Hoellein
Charles Weisse
Firemen's Parade Day Charms Spectators
Ten years ago a firemen's parade unfolded with appealing pageantry as teams in uniforms drew smiles from onlookers. The march began on Third street at 9:30 with police leading, then the Chief, the Mechanics' Band, and city companies in line.
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Sol
Third Street
Sunny NY STL Chapter III Continued
In a dialogue cited at a New York City scene, Mr Alan notes a baby sacrifice, while Miss Selina Sue oddly praises cows for their generosity and insight. The exchange evokes rural sentiment and moral reflection on Mary and the cow’s perceived wisdom.
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Mr. Alan
Mary
Lemonade Plan Replaces Yellow Jackets At Bluff Camp
Miss Selina Sue and Miss Cynthia lead a careful recovery as children maimed by a hornet nest pivot to making lemonade. Bennie Ethel Maud Luella and others aid the refreshment effort while Mr Leeks receives the first rounds of cool drinks on a bright day.
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Selina Lue
Miss Cynthia
Bennie
Ethel Maud
Cynthia
Selina Sue
Luella
Mr. Leeks
Miss Selina Sue
Parisian Sage Proven To Restore Hair Health Says Mrs Van Hiss
A testimonial from Mrs. Alberta Van Hiss of Trenton New Jersey dated October 14 1909 asserts Parisian Sage stops hair loss cures dandruff thickens hair and prevents a cut head after measles. The product is sold by druggists and Havercamp’s Drug Store with a two week guarantee and price of fifty cents for a large bottle. American makers Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY also offer mail order prepaid shipping.
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Alberta van Hiss
Monmouth St
Trenton
N. J
Havercamp
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Wyeth’s
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St. News
York City
A.W. Morgan
Mothers Meeting Sparks Talk of Child Rearing and Courage
In a Tennessee village, Miss Selina Sue coins lemonade as a metaphor for endurance after a mothers' meeting stirs cyclone trouble. Miss Cynthia praises optimism while noting tensions from a Women's Union visitor who spoke of missionary aims and child culture during wash day chores.
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Miss Selina Sue
Selina Sue
Miss Cynthia
Tennessee
Jericho
Miss Cynthis
Mis’ Dobbs
Mis’ Peters
Mis’ Kinney
Expert Opinion on Eczema Drives ZEMO Endorsement
A national skin disease expert says eczema is the hardest to conquer yet recommends ZEMO for treatment. The liquid external remedy is praised for cleaning the skin, destroying surface germs, and being safe for infants. Morgan offers free sample bottles and an explanatory booklet.
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Zemo
Mr. Morgan
Lee on Grant's military genius sparks confusion
Washington observers debate a purported remark by Robert E. Lee praising Ulysses S. Grant. Senators and readers demand sources as Borah seeks affidavits and original handwriting to verify the claim, while defenders and skeptics clash over Lee's true view of Grant.
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Washington, D. C
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William E. Borah
Idaho
Americas Club
Pittsburg
Grant
Lee
Insurgents On A Street Car Disrupt Bible Reading
On Connecticut avenue a crowded street car halted amid laughter as a white haired woman and a family from the farm bid farewell to a young man and his sister. Representative Norris urged calm and cautioned the farmers about church time before the group moved on. The incident ended with Norris commending the mother and the departing son. Wapello notes a baseball game between K P s and a local nine to fund a new club.
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Connecticut Avenue
Representative Norris
Nebraska
House
Washington
Chicago
Union Station
Norris
Real estate transfer list from Muscatine area deals
Transfers transcribed for Titus Loan & Investment Co list multiple deeds in Muscatine Wilton North Wilton and West Liberty areas. Notable moves include Muscatine Imp. & Mans. Co. to Robert L Dale Lot 16 Block 44 Park Place Muscatine for 125 dollars and Daniel Horst to Ella M Scull part of block 42 Wilton for 2400 dollars. Other entries show lots and tracts exchanged with nominal or modest sums.
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Titus Loan & Investment Company
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Muscatine Imp. & Mans. Co
Robert L. Dale
Park Place
Joseph S. Kulp
S. G. Stein
Edna Denison Blackwell
Hus
Ss. G. Stein
John Williamson
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Ogilvie
Daniel Horst
Et Ux
Ella M. Scull
Wilton
Melvin L. Thomas
Lucas Street
William A. Reeves
John F. Boepple
Fairport
Park Place Add
What a Summer Cold May Do
A summer cold, if neglected, can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. Do not neglect it. Take Foleys Honey and Tar promptly. it loosens the cough, soothes inflamed air passages, and expels the cold from the system per A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
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Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N.J
U.S.A
G. A. Riemcke
A. G. Bestenlehner
Lai
the Journal
BY Journal Printing CO
L. P. Loomis
The
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Journal Agencies
C. Henry
Pleasant Prairie
P. A. Austin
American Institution of Homeopathy
Samuel Harrop
Quincy
Joseph Morrison
Harrop
Rock Island
H. Koepping
Co. D. Munn
H. V. Howard
Ella
St. Charles
Bartleet
Alice
Northwest
John Mahin
A. W. Lee
Ottumwa
N. Rosenberg
Washington News
Borah
Dr. Pierce
Rock Island Lines
Boston
Elks
Detroit
Knights Templar
Atlantic City
Rock Eel
Ss. F. Boyd
Pass
Davenport, Ia
W. S. Underdonk
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