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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

3

City Agendas and Advertisers Listed by Journal

The Journal prints the city agenda for readers including Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street Toborg Bros Brocers Oregon Street Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Keckler ville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery. It also lists telephone exchange numbers 26 and 27 for department access and staff roles including publisher managing editor city editor society editor composing room and advertising manager.

Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2Nd South Mascatine Toborg Bros Oregot C. A. Busch's Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery Wm. van Zyl Lown F. D. Thrown Publaher H. K. Dreter Adv

Public opinion in Canada on Angelina Neapolitana case

Canadian letters, petitions push clemency appeals for Angelina Neapolitana an 8 year old mother sentenced to death after killing her husband. Reports say execution set for August 9 after fall diagnosis. Doctors doubt her mental attitude while public outrage grows over death penalty per late 19th century views. Governor general may review case if agitation continues.

Canada Dominion Angelina Neapolitana Nhich

Compelling call to public conscience against indifference

A reflection argues that people must shed thoughtlessness and openly oppose unworthy institutions and customs. It contends the fearsome link between giving and taking life should awaken public sentiment and urge humane, right-minded action.

Immigrant movements and political notes across towns

A compilation of brief items: immigrant settlement patterns show most arrive in New York and Pennsylvania, Henry county plans a new courthouse, fashion commentary mocks bathing suits, Des Moines reports on Senator Lafayette Young and Taft, fish and game law talk, reciprocal tariff debate views, and Lafe Young’s senate bid facing Taft’s stance.

Wintersot Madisonian Lafe Young Senate Taft

Reminiscences from Fifty to Ten Years Ago

A stitched-together reminiscence column recalls events from fifty to ten years ago. It mentions Mrs. McCormick's alleged strawberry poisoning reports, a $500 bounty for Copeland, and other local notes. The piece covers social happenings and concerns including marriages, property moves, missionary trips, and fire department activities.

Politicians Rush To Side Of Question In Court Of Public Opinion

A wave of quick conversions and wagging tongues marks a political moment as candidates rush to the favorable side. The era’s reciprocity debate is framed as a powerful advertising boon for Canada, while Chicago labor leaders move to purge thugs from union ranks. Philadelphia votes $11.4 million for public improvements, amid graft suspicions.

Cadar Rapids Gazette Chicago

Endowment drive for small college praised in Aledo

The Hawk-lye lauds William and Vashti College in Aledo for progress toward a 100000 endowment, urging public support to raise to 200000. It argues small colleges feed larger universities, serve nearby communities, and provide solid foundations for graduates pursuing further study.

Colinge Burlington Hawk-lye William and Vashti College Aledo Jil Mercer County Soen Harvard Charles J8lliott Perkins Massachusetts New England Iowa State University Iowa Agricultural College Ill Mt. Pleasant

Iowa State News brief from Burlington to Chariton

A Burlington fight leaves William Marshall severely injured on South Main Street after a knife and fist assault. Des Moines reports the death of N J Miller, a longtime U S Mail superintendent, from a stroke. Des Moines also notes Dr George A Smith being named to the state health board. Newton votes to extend city limits by about a quarter mile, boosting population past 5 000. Carliste seeks roving hounds to track robbers after a meat market safe looting. Charles City notes John Kathan injured in a Elma horse race accident.

Burlington South Main Street William Marshall Burlington Hospital Marshall Dr. Smith Des Moines George A. Smith Clinton George 13, Decker Davenport State Board, of Health Carroll Pr. A. GC. Moerke Decker Newton Franges Newton Hurton Fierse Charles City John Kathan Osage Elma

Freckle Remedy Promises Free Trial With Guarantee

An ad offers a freckle treatment guaranteeing no charge if freckles persist. It promotes ethine double strength from A. W. Morgan and claims one night’s use can prove the remedy clears freckles and improves complexion with money-back assurance.

Heroe A. W. Morgan

Death of U S court clerk found at desk in Fort Dodge

A United States court clerk, Capt Will Johnson, was found dead seated at his desk in the clerk's office in Fort Dodge. The brief notice notes his role as deputy and mentions a seven year old reference fragment, but no further details are provided.

Fort Dodge Will Johnson United States Court

Wilton Socials and Visits Highlight Local News

Wilton, June 7. Delayed reports note Mike Wilhelmina Embree returned to Springdale Ia after completing the millinery Benson at Strong and Potters. Wm F Warner left for Sterling and Springfield and Elwood Ill for brief business. Sugar Creek auxiliary hosts ice cream strawberry cake social at White Pigeon school Friday evening. Several residents noted visiting friends in Muscatine Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Davenport. Wedding invitations extended to Clara Holzhauser and Jas Lambertson at high noon June 17. Various residents plan short trips to West Liberty Sharon Springs and Manilla. Municipal camp meeting and social events scheduled. death notice received for D G Agnew’s mother at Fullerton Neb.

Wilton Mike Wilhelmina Embree Springdale Millionery Benson Strong Potter Wm. F. Warner Sterling Springfield Elwood Sugar Creek White’ Pigeon F. S. Abbot Walcott Homer Carson Kate Heatner Iowa City Misa Stella Sherberger Ataussa John Burnitt C. C Sharon Springs Kan Geo. Woodhouse Woodhouse Fannie Cooling Chicago B. Brifelyd Ruth Lee Davenport Misa Faye Ayers Muscatline J. A. Rexroth Durant Bar Woodhouse Harry Winnie Cronin Bernice Kiser Marguerite Nicholaus Florence Russell Ruby Robinson Clorinda Thede Frank King Herbert Wacker Lewis Reid Milroy Thede Gail Looney Manilla Sadie Saunders Raymond Grimes Ainsworth Neb Miss Saunders Philip Leysen Muscatine H. Idduman Tole P. Teeple Grace Norman Williamsburg Perry Hattie Johnston Pla Schmidt Wilton Camp M. W K. PL Hall X. Sinter Moscow Shimmermaker Oregon Pacific States D. G. Agnew Fullerton Mies Allen and Harriet Perry Duncan Musseating Mary Ruft Cedar Rapids C. BE. White Dorothy Nola West Branch Chas Tuffle

Local Movers Busy in Muscatine and Davenport

In Muscatine this afternoon Mrs. Clark Brown left for a short visit with friends in Davenport. Bert Wilson departed for Davenport on Wednesday where he will spend a few hours looking after business matters.

Muscatine Clark Brown Davenport Bert Wilson

Catarrh Cure Claimed Effective by Vail’s Remedy

Local paper touts Vail’s Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for the constitutional disease. Internal use claims to reach blood and mucous surfaces, building up the constitution. offers 100 dollar reward for any uncurable case and lists testimonials. Toledo, Ohio store listings for sale and generic health tonics mentioned.

Vail Cura Ed Cheney & CO Oledo Drugeists

Prairie Grove News Briefs From Prairie Grove Indiana

Prairie Grove notes report Isaac Jayne helping plow corn in Springdale Mrs C E Dice and Warren visit Gertie McGuire family south of Liberty Guy Rummels suffers neuralgia of the heart last Saturday Mrs Minch formerly of Prairie Grove now in Oskaloosa summoned by telegram Mesdames Berry and Worrall to bedside Jesse Swart and Ross Black earned school diplomas from County Superintendent Ruby S Lewis enabling entry to high school in Boringadte or West Liberty this fall Nig Dre York assists with sister's infant, infant slowly improving Miss Anne James and title boy of Ataussa visit relatives H T Swart and son drive to West Liberty, escort Montgomerys to West Branch, spend afternoon George McCann family visit Besley's Lake Dr N A York of Lisbon visits for infant's illness Fatres family.

Prairie Grove Isaac Jayne Springdale Elemer C. BE Warren Gertle McGuire Liberty Guy Rummels County Inn Minch Oskaloosa Mesdames Berry Worrall Jesse Swart Ross Black Ruby S. Lewis Boringadte West Liberty Dre York Lisbon AlNe James Ataussa H. T. Swart and G. T. Montgomery West Branch George McCann Besley’s Lake N. A. York Imer Fatres

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Firm

A Pasadena letter from Foley & Co. promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant safe for children. The note claims it relieves colds without causing nausea or digestion issues and urges customers to get the original Moley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package.

California Pasadena Cal Foley & Co Foley CG. H. Ward Drug Co C. IL Paresons See's and Treas Moley A. W. MoryRan

Farm Fiand Kills Self on Bradford Farm

William Mareh ended his life on his Bradford area farm with a 22 caliber rifle, the incident recorded in Hampton. No additional persons were reported injured. The date is June 8.

Self Hampton William Mareh Bradford

Vacation of highway proposed in Muscatine County Iowa

The commissioner reports in favor of vacation and relocation of a public road in Muscatine County Iowa from a point near section 9 running west to a point west of the section center. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the county auditor's office by noon on the day in July 1911, otherwise the highway will be vacated and relocated without reference.

State of Iowa Muscatine County W. Lundy Ludwig Gerhard Cina Gerhard N. W Iowa Anid A. D Lawrence

Proposals for Erection of Schoolhouse in Cedar Township

Notice announces bids for building a schoolhouse in Sub-District No. 3 Cedar Township Muscatine County Iowa. Bids due 1:00 p m July 1 1931 at Letts office. Contract awarded at Cedar Center Schoolhouse meeting. Board may reject all bids. Plans available at undersigned home or county superintendent office. J F Hawkins Secretary June 1 1911.

Cedar Township Muscating County Iowa Letts M. ID Cedar Center Court House J. F. Hawkins

Notice to Contractors for Franklin School addition

Sealed proposals will be received up to noon on June 26 1911 by the Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Mascatine Iowa for the building of an addition to the Franklin School Building Plans and specifications may be inspected at the Secretary's Office 407 German American Building Muscatine Iowa All bids to be filed on or before the date mentioned The successful bidder will be required to give bond The Board reserves the right to reject many or all bids Building Repair Committee By H Umlandt Chairman

Independent School District Mascatine Iowa Franklin Omce Muscatine Towa Successfnl H. Umlandt

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