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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
13
Member newspaper notices state Associated Press and Lee Syndicate affiliations. The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal outline subscriber terms and guaranteed circulation, with daily evening editions and a weekly carrier delivery. Prices list daily mail at 3.00 per year and semi weekly at 1.50, with weekly carrier 10 cents.
The Journal designates several city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill with Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine Toborg Bros. grocer, Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
Representatives listed for the New York Office at 30 34 West 33rd Street and the Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building, with Payne and Young in charge.
The notice lists internal telephone numbers for staff and departments. It directs callers to request persons or departments by number and gives specific digits for roles including publisher, editors, composing and mailing rooms. It also notes business office calls should use numbers 27 or 30 and references Mississippi Valley number 5.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin argues against Day's view that the automobile is a curse. It concedes misuse and moral wrecks but says the vehicle itself aids progress. It cites 1910 production and spending, noting most auto outlay supports business use and that high priced cars used for recreation are not economic waste.
Waterloo Reporter notes in Chicago papers the love letters of Prof J Hen Peck reveal that a cultured gentleman indulged in other foolishness beyond his side whiskers. The caloric correspondence hints that when a highly educated person seeks the ascendency championship he can go far and fast.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes voters cast ballots for superintendent of public instruction without knowledge of merits. It argues replacing the office with an appointment by the state educational board of control would benefit the state.
The Nonpareil quotes Anna Held claiming American girls marry for business to secure divorce and alimony. The remark suggests her view reflects a narrow, unrepresentative sample rather than a general truth about U S women.
The Taft administration flattered the socialists in two speeches last week, a gesture not unique in history. The piece compares socialism to alcohol, noting it is harsh alone but appealing when blended, and argues modern politicians must be adept at mixing opinions in multiple senses.
Waterloo Courier notes a massive $30,000,000 prize pool offered by Singer Sewing Machine Co. and invites readers to join the chance, suggesting broad public participation in the prolific giveaway anticipated to start soon.
Sioux City Journal notes that the political season will span five months leading up to the election, and that campaigns for 1912 will commence immediately after election day.
A man who vanished can now assert he has exacted revenge and that his statement stands unchallenged by others.
A summer cold, if neglected, can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia. Do not neglect it. Take Foleys Honey and Tar promptly to loosen the cough, soothe inflamed air passages, and expel the cold from the system. A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Downey Ia June 8 The column lists residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns including Lone Tree West Branch and Iowa City. It notes stock shipments to Chicago and local group meetings such as the Fancy Work Guild Ladies Aid and Good Templars Lodge meeting in Bank Hall.
Wilton Iowa reports small community updates including Thomas Murphy visiting his mother from Rock Island, H W Lamp visiting in Iowa City, Walter Swartlander heading to Amarillo Texas for a two week stay, Mrs A R Leith returning from Davenport, and Patrick Carroll visiting his daughter Miss Margaret in Iowa City. The W C T U plans a meeting at Mrs W H Dillon’s home on June 14. George Schafnit and his daughter visited Muscatine.
A Haired Irish woman Dulaney living between Muscatine and Wilton fell from a buggy in front of the Union block this morning. She received a facial cut and bruises but her injuries are not serious. The horse was restrained shortly after. A moonlight Rock Island excursion will stop at all towns on the route and the steamer Jennie Brown will carry passengers. The Libbie Conger barge on the levee carries about fifteen carloads of lumber, roughly 150 000 feet, the first of seven barges contracted for with Cadle Mulford & Co.
Thirty years ago a governor appointed Dr W S Robertson as one of five members of the state board of health. The dispatch notes about four hundred applicants for the posts, yet Dr Robertson was not among the other selected names.
At the First Ward school this afternoon an affecting scene unfolded as the eighth-year class surprised their teachers. They presented M. Y. Howe with cuff buttons and Miss Lena Schmelzer with a handsome rocker. Miss Schmelzer will leave for a position in the Des Moines schools. Misses Daisy Smith and Hattie Stahl recover slowly from injuries in the runaway incident. John P. Nestlebush departed for Omaha. Emil Kranz, returning from Chicago, has come back to the city.
Miss Selina Sue recounts travels from Warren County to aid others, sharing how her faith and acts of mercy grew after she left her land and home. She details mending a village’s sickness, a baby’s funeral, an ice-house accident, a hearing return, and a wedding cake mishap, all framed by her devout, Southern storytelling.
A 1909 advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the finest hair tonic and beautifier. It promises dandruff and hair loss relief with a two week trial and offers the product for 50 cents with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The notice cites a St Paul testimonial and notes wide sale by druggists and mail order from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo New York.
Miss Selina Sue laughs as Mr Alan recalls prepping a cake and wedding attire with frosting, soap, and patience. A crowd swells as soap boxers raise a ruckus, and the tale pauses with To Be Continued.
Primary results in Muscatine county unfold with returns continuing from page one. Ballots tallied across precincts indicate shifts in local races and indicate which candidates lead as results stream in. Further updates are expected as more counts are completed.
The report lists candidates and votes for county coroner and supervisors, noting Hazlett and Ryan leads, Kings plurality over Johnson, Austin and Whipple, plus multiple Republican and Democratic tallies. It details Lang, Blackwell, Moore, Cole margins over Greiner and mentions precinct results for other state and county offices.
In county results Welty received 47 votes, Lark 44, Brainard 39, with Potdla on the ballot. The counts indicate Welty leading by a narrow margin as vote totals are tallied.
An advertisement claims Binter Complexion Tablets permanently cure pimples blackheads liver spots and facial blemishes by addressing the blood. It urges sharing the offer and notes A W Morgan druggist sells the $1.00 box at a reduced price with a money back guarantee after a trial.
Semi official returns show Carroll leading in Johnson county with a 284 vote majority and Porter defeating Moon in the governor race. Pep per wins with 908 to 676 over De Armond in the democratic congressional race. Morning Sun township reports Governor Garst and Kennedy/Brookhart in tight races with local officials and delegates totals noted.
In Poweshiek county Garst carried the county by 246. Geo. W. Binegar nearly matched the other two candidates and this marks about the thirteenth year for the sheriff’s office in the Rinegar family. Sherman beat Byers for representative, Spaulding of Grinnell carried the county by 900 for senator, Crosby defeated Reed for county attorney.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any failure to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents in Toledo, Ohio. Also recommended Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Camels and the Jacksonville Jacks did not play this afternoon due to soggy fields and threatening weather. Rains yesterday and today left the diamond in very bad condition. The Decatur Derelicts will play here Friday.
Fred Kirchner files in district court to recover 1654.54 on a promissory note from Joseph Wier and others. The suit seeks payment and legal costs, detailing the note terms and parties.
West Liberty Iowa May 8 Delayed Mrs DH Smith of Wilton on train to Wellington North Dakota for a three week visit with brother Charles Smith. Mesdames William McCaw and D Brotchie attend W R C convention in Des Moines with McCaw as delegate. M Wirtner of Solon visits Merridiths. Mrs Harry Shipman heads to Billings Montana for extended visit. Mr and Mrs G D Baker from Muscatine change trains to Denver with return October 1. Grace Marie and Lucille Melbring visit cousin John Wisemiller. Julius Jensin departs for Davenport for a few days return Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Milder visit Ed Smith and family. Miss Anna Prochas visits Harry Milders. Miss Tresa Moylan attends West Branch high school commencement and visits Stouer Moylan homes. Fin Gibson attends Iowa City auctioneer convention.
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