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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
13
Payne & Young Representatives Named in Offices
New York office at 30 34 West 33rd Street and Chicago office at 759 Marquete Building list Payne & Young as in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West 33Rd Street
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquete Building
City Agency Directory From The Journal
The Journal lists city convenience agencies including Hill Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar
Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Feet
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Groc- Oregor
C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Wm. van Zyl
TELEPHONES. Towa-Private Branch Exchange Numbers 26 and 27
When operator answers ask for person or department number wanted. No. 1-F. D. Throop, Publisher. No. 2-Managing Editor. No. 3-City Editor. No. 4-Society Editor. No. 5-Composing room. No. 6-Mailing room. No. 7-H. E. Dreier, Adv. Mer. For the business office call either Number 26 or 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
F. D. Throop
H. E. Dreier
Adv
Indignation Over Canadian Hanging Case of Angelina Neapolitana
Public opinion in Canada turns toward Angelina Neapolitana the prisoner sentenced to be hanged after her newborn is born. Reports say August 9 is set for the execution following a jail doctor’s calculation. Supporters press clemency while Governor General may review the case amid petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Angelina Neapolitana
Compelling appeal to public mind on life and justice
The passage urges humane action to awaken public sentiment against unworthy institutions and customs. It portrays the act of giving and taking life as a striking prompt for immediate rebellion by both men and women in an enlightened age.
Immigrants Flock to Major U.S. Centers
Davenport Times notes that over nine and a half million people have entered the United States in twelve years. About one third stop in New York to work, one sixth settle in Pennsylvania, one thirteenth reach Illinois, and a few thousand go to Massachusetts. Immigrants head for large commercial and manufacturing hubs seeking immediate employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Massachusetts
Henry county voters approve new courthouse in special election
The Gazette congratulates Henry county residents for their progressive vote in yesterday’s special election. It states the choice will bring a handsome new courthouse soon and praises the community’s prosperity and spirit for future improvements and enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
the Gazette
Henry County
Iowa
Beach costumes new evolution for ladies at the beach
The Waterloo Courier notes that so called beach costumes are a new evolution for women seeking to be in the swim without wetting or mussing their hair and makeup. The piece mocks how these outfits let romance linger while avoiding sun and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Courier
Senator Young Declines Chicago Economic Society Debate
Des Moines Capital reports Lafayette Young backed out of a Chicago program with the Economic Society to debate Taft on tariffs with Canada. The Des Moines writer Ora Williams critiques Young, who spoke in Philadelphia earlier and regrets missing Chicago. He remains in the east and plans to return to Des Moines around June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Lafayette Young
Chicago
The
Economic Society
Taft
Canada
Ora Williams
Senator Young
Philadelphia
East
Taft Invites and Fish Law Misgivings
Carroll Herald notes Taft’s popularity may rise with numerous invitation offers for vacation spots. Sutherland Courier reports exchanges publishing a proposed change in fish and game laws requiring licenses, but claims no such changes passed during the last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Taft
Sutherland Courier
Two Sides to Reciprocity Debate Rise in Canada Fight
The article questions opponents of the reciprocity proposition as a fear-driven stance. It suggests there may be two sides to the agreement and that fears could be unfounded. The piece reflects policy tensions as the protectionist party struggles in minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac Sun
Protectionist Party of Canada
Conservative Party
Root amendment Restore Pact As Originally Sent
Editorial argues the Root amendment simply reestablishes a provision of the original reciprocity pact, suggesting president’s objections are weak. It notes House Democrats altered the clause but says they should support a Senate change restoring the pact to its prior form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lafe Young Faces Insurgent Opposition Over Canadian Treaty
Reports from Winterset Madisonian indicate Lafe Young faces resistance in quarters due to his stance on the Canadian treaty. Current indications suggest he will not stand alone in opposing the treaty, reflecting broader insurgent sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Madisonian
Lafe Young
Senate
Taft
Lafe
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
A note on a fifty years ago issue of the Journal not preserved to this day.
Poisoned strawberries prompt police reward move
Mrs. William McCormick fell ill after eating strawberries touched by Paris green though Dr. Roberson doubts poison. Marshal Ewing reports a Milwaukee police circular offering 500 dollars for Copeland the clerical swindler, with his photograph attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCormick
Paris Green
Robertson
Marshal Ewing
Milwaukee Police
Copeland
Local Notices Fresco: Property Transfer and Rumors
Thirty years ago F W Swan bought the north half of a double dwelling on the avenue from Mrs W W Church. Rumor hints a jeweler may marry. G M Titus cites Fitch’s alleged pretense about a home for his mother. Rev T H Canfield attends Congregational missionary anniversary in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Swan
W. W. Church
G. M. Titus
Fitch
Rev
T. H. Canfield
Chicago
Candidates Rush To Side of Question In Conversion
The passage notes a rush by candidates toward one side, calling it genuine conversion. It describes bandwagon repentance as preferable to none and welcomes the shift with an open hand.
Mincemeat makers seek government permission
Several manufacturers asked the government to allow use in their business of fresh and dried fruits candied fruits citrus fruits salt starch flour water meat suitable for food suet vinegar fruit juices sugar syrup grain alcohol spirituous liquors and a chemical preservative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Reciprocity foes rally for Taft ad funds
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that even in defeat reciprocity has served as strong Canada advertising. It says landowners there could raise a $10,000,000 fund to promote Taft for president next year, though the president did not mean to influence it this way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Canada
Taft
Chicago union leaders vow purge of corrupt elements
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports labor leaders in Chicago aim to remove corrupt members from union ranks, seeking to restore integrity after a period of disgraceful behavior within the labor movement. The effort spans all ranks of labor, with widespread support hoped from honest workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Philadelphia votes 11.5 million for public improvements
Philadelphia approves an $11,500,000 public improvement measure as graft concerns loom over the plan hoping to quiet scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Philadelphia
The Small College Endowment in Aledo and Its Value
The Burlington Hawk-Eye praises the William and Vashti College efforts in Aledo Illinois to raise a one hundred thousand dollar endowment. It argues small colleges serve nearby communities and prepare students for university study, urging broader endowment to two hundred thousand dollars for stronger regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Aledo
Mercer County
University
Harvard
Charles Elliott Perkins
Massachusetts
New England
Iowa State University
Iowa Agricultural College
Iowa
Ill
Mt. Pleasant
Fire Department Chooses Chief and Assistant Chief
Twenty years ago Mrs. Lou McKinney rushed to Casper Wyoming after a telegram reported her husband’s dangerous illness. Muscatine’s fire department gathered at City Hall to nominate two men for chief and assistant chief for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou McKinney
W. M. Amlong
Casper
Wyoming
Muscatine
Foxes on Exhibition in Mulberry and Fifth Street Window
Ten years ago Charles Zellner displayed a pair of seven week old foxes in his store window at the corner of Mulberry and Fifth streets. The cubs, captured in the Illinois bottoms opposite the city, are fed on birds meat cake strawberries and candy. Dr Will Norton reports a boy from Elgin IL seriously ill in hospital with undiagnosed ailment after two weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zellner
Mulberry
Fifth Streets
Illinois
W. D. Ament
Harold
Will Norton
Elgin
Ill
Norton
Terrific race clash leaves chef William Marshall badly injured
Burlington June 8 A violent melee on South Main street involved William Marshall a dining car chef who says three other men beat him with knives fists and feet. He was taken to Burlington hospital with a broken nose and facial injuries but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
South Main Street
William Marshall
Burlington Hospital
Marshall
Nick Miller Dead in Des Moines Post Office
Des Moines reports the death of N. J. Miller superintendent of United States mails at the Des Moines post office. He died at his son Kasson Miller’s residence from a stroke of apoplexy. A veteran of the mail service, he was known for his nearly fatal injuries from a Tyrone wreck on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line, which left him disfigured and a cripple for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Miller
Des Moines
N. J. Miller
United States
Kasson Miller
Mr. Miller
United States Mail Service
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Tyrone
Albia
Chariter
Dr. Smith Appointed to State Health Board
Dr. George A. Smith of Clinton succeeds Dr. George E. Decker of Davenport as a member of the state board of health, announced by Governor Carroll. He is described as a regular in medical practice. No successor has been named for Dr. A. C. Moerke, president of the board, who resigned shortly before Dr. Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Newton Extends City Limits After Tight Vote
Newton residents approve extending the city limits by about a quarter mile in every direction. The measure carried 291 to 243 amid a low turnout as voters in the proposed territory largely opposed the tax increase. The expansion would bring the population to over 6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Robbers Loot Meat Market. Bloodhounds On Trail
Carlisle officials pursue two robbers who entered the Fred Lahman meat market through a rear window and looted the safe during the night. Bloodhounds assist in tracking the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Fred Lahman
Hurt In Horse Race Fatal Injury Report
Charles City June 8 John Kathan of Osage was seriously injured in a horse race at Elma yesterday afternoon when the hobble broke and the driver behind crashed into him breaking his head and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
John Kathan
Osage
Elma
Freckle Remedy Guaranteed to Remove Freckles
A. W. Morgan offers ethine double strength with a money back guarantee. Buy one ounce and try a night of treatment to see a clear complexion. The remedy promises no cost if freckles persist and claims most cases need only a small amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freckle
A. W. Morgan
Deputy Clerk Capt. W H Johnson Dies at Desk
Fort Dodge reports the death of Capt. W H Johnson a deputy United States court clerk found seated at his desk in the clerk s office He was 76 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
W. H. Johnson
United States Court
Wilton Socials and Weddings Span Week Activities
Wilton residents report a busy week with social events at White Pigeon school house and a strawberry social. The town gathers for weddings including Miss Clara Holzhauer and James Lambertson and travels for family visits to Davenport Muscatine Cedar Rapids and West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Lambertson
Davenport
Margaret Holzhauer
Fred R. Woodhouse
Sharon Springs
Kan
Geo. Woodhouse
Mr. Woodhouse
Fannie Cooling
Chicago
Woodhouse
Harry
Winnie Cronin
Bernice Kiser
Marguerite Nicholaus
Florence Russell
Ruby Robinson
Clorinda Thede
Frank King
Herbert Wacker
Lewis Reid
Milroy Thede
Gail Looney
Harry Gordon
H. W. Lamp
H. E. Nicholaus
Gladys Bliss
Miss Saunders
Philip Leysen
Muscatine
Wilton
H. Klauman
Iola
F. Barney
Moscow
R. Millage
J. R. H. Latchaw
Keokuk
C. P. Teeple
Grace Norman
Williamsburg
A. Perry
Hattie Johnston
C. E. White
Dorothy
Nola
West Branch
Chas. Tuffle
Durant
Geo. Mannesmith
H. Jipp
Bertha
M. Blanc
A. R. Whitmer
Business in Muscatine Aboard Davenport Visit
Mrs Clark Brown left for a short visit with friends in Davenport Bert Wilson departed for Davenport Wednesday to spend a few hours attending to business matters in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Clark Brown
Davenport
Bert Wilson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers One Hundred Dollar Reward
A newspaper ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole cure for catarrh, a constitutional illness treated internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The publishers promise $100 to any case it fails to cure and invite readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Prairie Grove Notes From Iowa June News
Prairie Grove Iowa reports Isaac Jayne from Springdale helping El mer Faires plow corn. Mrs C E Dice and Warren visit Gertie McGuire's family south of Liberty. Several local residents suffer illness, family care, and travel updates with school diploma holders Swart and Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Grove
Isaac Jayne
Springdale
Elmer Faires
C. E. Dice
Warren
Gertie McGuire
Liberty
Guy Rummels
Minch
Oskaloosa
Mesdames Berry
Worrall
Jesse Swart
Ross Black
Ruby I. Lewis
West Liberty
Dr. York
Lisbon
Allie James
Atalissa
H. T. Swart and Son
Cc. T. Montgomery
West Branch
George McCann
Resley’s Lake
N. A. York
Elmer Fatres
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Drug Firm
A Pasadena drug firm letter dated March 9 1911 praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non opiate expectorant suitable for children. It highlights its safety with no nau seating effects and no interference with digestion and urges readers to obtain the remedy in the yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pasadena
Cal
Foley & Co
Foley
C. H. Ward Drug Co
C. L. Parsons, Sec’y and
Treas
Foley’s
A. W. Morgan
Farm Hand Kills Self on Bradford Area Farm
Hampton report William Marsh aged farmhand shot himself on his ranch three miles west of Bradford using a 22 caliber rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Hampton
William Marsh
Bradford
Highway vacation and relocation approved in Muscatine County
State of Iowa Muscatine County announces a municipal review of the proposed vacation and relocation of a public highway. The commissioner reports in favor. objections or damages must be filed with the county auditor by noon July 3, 1911, or the highway will be vacated and relocated. A S Lawrence County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
E. W. Lundy
Ludwig Gerhard
Chas. Gerhard
N. W
Iowa
A. D
A. S. Lawrence
Proposal for Erection of Schoolhouse in Cedar Township
Notice to bidders for building a schoolhouse in Sub-District No 3 Cedar Township Muscatine County Iowa. Bids due July 1 1911 at 1 pm at Letts office R F D No 1. Board will award at Cedar Center Schoolhouse meeting. Plans available at undersigned home or county superintendent office. J F Hawkins Secretary June 1 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
Muscatine County
Iowa
Letts
Cedar Center
Court House
J. F. Hawkins
Notice to contractors for Muscatine Franklin School addition
Sealed proposals will be received until noon June 10 1911 by the Muscatine Iowa Independent School District Board for an addition to the Franklin School Building. Plans may be inspected at the Secretary's Office 407 German American Building Muscatine. Bids filed with the secretary by the date. Bond required from the successful bidder. Board may reject any or all bids. Building Repair Committee by H Umlandt chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Muscatine
Iowa
Franklin
H. Umlandt
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Boston Symphony
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Bobbs-Merrill Company
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