Muscatine Journal remarks and advertising notices
A dense excerpt lists subscription terms and delivery details for the Muscatine Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal, notes agency contacts in Muscatine and nearby towns, and shows multiple clippings from other papers commenting on public issues and personalities. It includes brief items about education policy and social views, plus an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy.
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Muscatine
Ens
Is the Automobile a Curse
Chancellor Day of Syracuse argues that the automobile is a curse while the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin counters this. It notes misuse as bad, defends the vehicle as progress, cites rising production and values in 1910, and says restraint and moral use matter more than condemning the auto itself.
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Day
University of Syracuse
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
The
Wisconsin
President Day
Unclear Love Letters Reveal Odd Controversy
The Waterloo Reporter reports on Professor J. Hen Peck's letters published in Chicago papers. The missives hint at a cultured man indulging in other forms of folly beyond side whiskers. A remark in the caloric correspondence suggests educated competition for a baffling title, described with humorous drift.
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Waterloo
J. Hen Peck
Chicago
Vest-pocket bus tale from obscure Menats shops
A fragmentary note describes a compact bus or ride service linked to Menats at cluttered shops. The text uses odd phrasing like vest-pocket and crap-stores, hinting at a quirky, rough-edged local scene or an experimental transit idea without clear dates or participants.
Social notes from West Liberty area community events
Downey residents visit relatives as stock is shipped to Chicago. Local ladies clubs meet for all day sessions and church group activities. Many residents attend shopping trips in West Liberty and Iowa City, with several calls and family visits noted through Sunday.
Whiton and Nearby Residents Favor Short Visits and Travel
Delayed news from Whiton Iowa notes J Thomas Murphy visiting his mother after coming from Rock Island. H W Lamp visited Town City on Tuesday. Walter Swartlander departed for Amarillo Texas for a two week stay. Mrs A R Leith returned home after a Davenport visit. W City D resumes June 14 at Mrs W H Dillons. Patrick Carroll went to Town City to visit his daughter Miss Margeret. George Schavitt and daughter visited Muscatine Tuesday.
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W.H. Dillon
Patrick Carroll
Town City
Margeret
George Schavitt
Muscatine
Reminiscences and Local Incidents From Muscatine Journal
Clippings recall June Sundays with an Irish woman Dulaney bruised after a buggy fall near Union block. A Rock Island moonlight excursion announced with stops, Jennie Brown the boat. Thirties note Dr. W S Robertson’s state board of health appointment amid many applicants. A bargeload of lumber on the Libbie Conger levee, seven barges contracted with Labreese for sale in Malford. Twenty years ago at First Ward school, eighth-year class surprised teachers with cuff-buttons and lapel jackets. Injured in runaway Daisy Smith and Hattie Stahl recovering, Miss Lena Schmelzer leaving for Des Moines. John Nestlebush leaving for Omaha, Emil Kranz back from Chicago. Ten years ago: The Sth was Sunday.
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Dulaney
Wilton
Chestnut Street
Rock Island
Jennie Brown
First Ward
Y. Howe
Lena. Schmelzer
Schmelzer
Des Moines
Daisy-Smith
Hattie Stahl
John P.nestlebush
Omaha
Emil Kranz
Chicago
A Novel or Good Cheer By Maria Thompson Continued
In a Warren County setting Miss Selina Sue recounts her journey from a land and empty home to helping communities in need. She recalls selling her land to Cousin Dave Elkins and traveling seventy miles by horse to aid others, sharing stories of funerals, calamities, and weddings along the way with Mr. Alan.
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Mr. Alan
Seline Sue
Sia
Warren County
Adoniram
Dave Elkins
Mr. Alf
Selina Sue
Alan
Charing
Alen
Patty Gedbern
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Renewal and Confidence
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the top heir ton ic for hair health. It claims it cures dandruff and hair loss, offers a money back guarantee, and features a testimonial from Mrs Francis Koege of St Paul Minnesota dated November 16 1909.
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Havarcamp
Giroux Mtg. Co
Demonstration Ramp-Up Echoes with Chanting Test Phrase
A fragment suggests a demonstration gaining momentum with a shouted call for more action. The text includes a garbled line about continuing the test and a parenthetical note. Specific places or dates are not provided.
Primary Results in Muscatine County Holds Tight Vote Totals
The Muscatine County primary results list Hazlett and Lang among leading candidates with Hazlett's plurality at 14 and Lang, Blackwell, Moore, and Cole scending. Other contenders like Greiner show lower totals while the report notes margins for various Democratic and Republican runners. The tally reflects countywide counts by precinct with figures for several names and party affiliations.
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Hazlett Haztett
Lem
Lomi ‘Co
King
L. R. Whipple
George Moore
Scott Blackwell
Fep
John W. Brown
D.A. Cole
B. F. Greiner
George J. Lang
William Daut
Dem
Charley Bhrecke
Toyn W. Fleter
H. B. Philps
Phil Allties
Lang
Blackwell
More
Cole Ore
Greiner
Pimples Cured in Ten Days by Blood Remedy
A public notice style ad claiming a rapid cure for pimples, blackheads, and facial blotches. It touts Binter Complexion Tablets as a harmless, effective blood remedy restoring pale or yellowed skin and clearing the face. Endorsed by D A W Morgan, a druggist, offering a dollar-size box at a reduced price with a money-back guarantee after trial.
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D A. Wi Morgan
Johnson County Returns Show Governor Victory by Narrow Margin
Iowa City reports semi official Johnson county primary results filed with County Auditor Freeman. Porter leads in county with 52 to 596 against Moon. Basher 224 votes. Pepper carries county by 232 majority, 908 to 676 against De Armond in the Democratic congressional race. Morning Sun township shows Corral 108 to Garss 93 for Governor and other local races with delegates to county convention disputed due to marked ballots.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Johnnson
W. Z. Freeman
Carroll
Carrosi
Porter
Moon
Basher
Pepper
de Armond
Morning Sun
Morning Sun Township
Corral
Gars
Kennedy
Brookbart
J. M
Brockway
Chas. Blanchord
H. W. Bake
D W. Bremer
Sherit
J. M. Marshall
J_ s Kelly
Fred A. Stump
Theo
Wilton
C. C. Murphy
S. F. Wilsop
Gibbs
Progressive
sQuerés
Local results show Taft lead in Poweshiek County
In 1905, Poweshiek County residents cast 234 Taft ballots and about 230 Republican votes. Garst won county by 24.6 points, with Wy Brieger close behind. Sherman defeated Byers for representative, Spaulding carried Grinwell county by 900 for senator, Crosby beat Reed for county attorney.
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Bhig
Taft
Lang
Tagainst
Montemagna
Poweshiek Oplinty Garst
Geo. Wy Brieger
Meny
Binegay
Sherman
Byers
Spaulding
Grin+well
Wang
Crosby
Reed
No Game Today As Field Soggy And Weather Threatens
The Camels and the Jacksonville Jacks did not play this afternoon because the field is soaked and rain is likely. Yesterday and this morning’s rains left the diamond in very bad shape. The Decatur Derelicts are scheduled to play here Friday.
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Jacksonville
Kirchner Sues Wier for 1654 Promissory Note Judgment
Fred Kirchner sues Joseph Wier and others in district court to recover 1654.54 on a promissory note. The suit requests a court judgment for the stated amount.
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Fred Kirchner
Joseph Wier
West Liberty May Delayed Train Visitors and Local Travel
West Liberty notes several travelers including Mrs D H Smith visiting Williston North Dakota after changing trains here. Mrs William McCaw and Mrs D Brolehie head to Des Moines for the W R C convention with McCaw as 3 delegate. Numerous locals visit relatives and attend events in Des Moines Iowa City West Branch and Muscatine with scattered train changes and visits.
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West Liberty
D. H. Smith
Wilson
Willington
North Dak
Chas. Smith
William McCaw
D. Brolehie
Des Moines
DM. Merridita
Harry Shipman
Billings
Montana
G.dodaker
Muscatine
Ec West Liberty
Denver
Coh
Grace Marie
Lucille Melurung
Stewart
Tonkin
John Wisemiller
Méison’avenue
Julius Jensin
Davienport
John Milder
Nichols
Ed. Smith
Sixth Street
Anna Probes
Lower City
Harry Milders
Maxson Avenue
Tresa Moylan
Dish School
West Branch
J. C. Ston
Fin Gibson
Iowa City
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Bank Hall
Ray Stevens
Jessie Cornwall
Edna Clifford
Pearl
Jenkinson
Carole Gates
Susie Gregg
Ida Hayman
Whiting
Joe Bowman
Whiton
Muscatine Journal
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