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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
3
The Muscatine Daily Journal lists subscription terms and delivery options. It notes a daily paper issued each evening except Monday, a semi weekly edition on Tuesdays and Fridays, and rates of 10 cents per day or 3.00 per year by mail with all subscriptions paid in advance.
Payne & Young oversee operations at the New York office 30 West 33rd Street and the Chicago office 759 Marquete Building. The firm is in charge of both locations from their respective offices.
The Journal lists city agencies in Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros groc Oregon street C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery for reader convenience.
When operator answers ask for person or department number wanted. No. 1-F. D. Throop, Publisher. No. 2-Managing Editor. No. 8-City Editor. No. 4-Society Editor. No. 5-Composing room. 6-Mailing room. 7-H. E. Dreier, Adv. Mgr. For the business office call either Number 26 or 27.
Muscatine readies for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with streets and shops already adorned. Businessmen encourage all to decorate and residents to join in a heartfelt welcome, guided by taste and circumstance, as preparations continue.
John Lee Mahin of Chicago head of the Mahin advertising agency returns to address the Muscatine High School graduating class. The article praises Mahin as a leading figure in early modern publicity, noting his role in shaping the profession from its infancy toward ethical and scientific practice.
The piece lauds Mr. Mahin as a forward looking advertising savant and salesman. It notes his twenty five year career as a lesson in progress beyond limited early prospects and emphasizes his service to the advertising field. The commentary links tonight’s graduates with a past milestone.
A thirty year old Mt Pleasant murder mystery is solved when a dying tramp confesses to killing Charles B. Gillis, who was mayor at the time, mistaking him for a policeman. The revelation is dismissed as an anti climatic ending to a puzzling Iowa crime.
Dispatches reveal little about the shooting of W. E. D. Stokes in a Manhattan apartment shared by two young women. Reports are hazy and conflicting as investigators probe the mysterious case.
Advertisement claims a facial and body treatment makes skin white without rubbing off. It purports to cure pimples blackheads freckles moth or liver spots in a few days and endorses its long standing use. Morgan's endorses the prescription for years.
Fifty years ago today the Muscatine Journal notes no preserved edition. A local theft issue targets fruit flowers and plants, while Farnsworth sells a 160 acre Sweetland farm with stock to Andrew Roberts of New York for 18000 dollars. Colonel Horton finds his war horse Major stolen but returned and abandoned in the Cedar bottoms.
Citizens celebrate the selection of Muscatine as the site for the 1882 state firemen's tournament. The grounds are praised as the finest in the state and conveniently located for the city, promising good facilities and easy access.
An obscure sense is invoked as a social critique, arguing that the less we learn about human frailty the less we will need to rely on charity. The passage links knowledge gaps to moral judgments and social expectations.
After three games with Hannibal, Muscatine showed a contrasting open hearted spirit to Ottumwa fans. The Camels hoped to display generous hospitality ahead of the visitors encampment week, a charitable intent that accompanied yesterday’s disaster.
The Vinton Eagle notes Judge Prouty is present though Harvey Ingham of the Register and Leader may join later. Senator Kenyon weighs the reciprocity question as Congress debates. The piece laments Hubbard’s absence and defends straight Republicanism amid 1896 woodland wanderings. The Republican convention is expected to issue a strong standard Republican statement.
Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee and Gov. Harmon of Ohio both advocate removing Mr. Bryan as a condition for party reunion. The Ohio governor, freed from legislative duties, prepares for hostile moves against Nebraska. The Peerless Leader is described as having many lives as a cat and his denial of a person as a democratic democrat is treated as final by many.
The Des Moines forecast warns that heat and drying winds at the week's start risk a dry June without frequent heavy rainfall. Iowa has been short on rain by about 14 inches in the past year, and a drought edge now affects crops, with Augustlike conditions arriving in June. The state needs heavy soaking showers to support the crops.
Everyday conditions improve for a first class crop across the section with propitious weather. Rain arrived at the right time followed by sun shine creating an excellent combination. If later troubles do not damage it Cerro Gordo county begins one of its best histories.
The Clinton Herald supports the Capital in urging the Tribune to prove its claim. It notes that only one or two exceptions exist, while Iowa papers largely withhold endorsement of the proposed Canadian reciprocity agreement. The prevailing sentiment in Iowa is strongly against reciprocity.
In the press column the Des Moines Capital argues that United States Steel belongs under scrutiny but rejects government price fixing as socialistic. Judge Gary’s tempered remarks are noted, and the piece expresses belief that free enterprise should guide pricing without bureaucratic intervention.
A Webster City Freeman-Tribune item notes that the last national platform backed free lumber while today’s Democratic House shows little sign of backing such a policy. The piece frames the shift as a political divergence between past party vows and current legislative action.
Mrs Emma Townsley aged 65 wife of Dr Peter Townsley died this morning at 2 o clock from bronchitis following grip born Emma Kirkman in Henry County Tennessee she and her second husband escaped from bondage in 1862 and came directly to the city.
The Keokuk Gate City notes differences among Democrats as they discuss tariffs and the pursuit of offices. It contrasts the Sioux City Tribune’s acceptance of "Auto" with its rejection of "autoed" and mocks extended day-ed forms like "Mondayed."
Report from Corning notes a male foal born near Oskaloosa with no eyes and normal forehead features where eyes would be. The animal shows no other defects and is described as sound. Observers speculate it could be a new Bryan mule.
The congressman saved ten thousand of fifteen thousand dollars drawn over two years and retired before a demand arose. He plans a quiet life at his home in Shenandoah.
Wisconsin senate classifies Uncle Isaac Stephenson as a suspect in the Lorimer case without his consent, marking him a named figure in the inquiry and political fallout.
Sac City Iowa June 9 features include races parades and a band contest for a Maple Valley association firemen tournament next Wednesday. Sioux City Fire department will present an exhibition drill during the event.
The Sons of Herman opened their annual state convention in Sioux City with a large parade and demonstration. About three hundred delegates attended as a business session followed the morning events.
Des Moines on Grand avenue burglars entered the home of Mrs. William Foster yesterday morning and took a quantity of jewelry including valuable diamonds. Police withheld the loss amount.
Colfax Louisiana on June 9 plans for a new sanitarium are being drawn. The building will house about 150 rooms and sit a block south of the old post office.
Pioneer Woman Dead Mt Pleasant Iowa June 9 Mrs. confirms death in local post.
Mary Teesdale aged 85 widow of John Teesdale founder of the old Iowa State Register died yesterday at her Mt. Pleasant home. The body was sent to Des Moines for burial.
Marshalltown Iowa reports a bombshell in the saloon petition fight as withdrawals were found on file since Monday morning, leaving the wets unaware. A board of supervisors hearing drew 207 withdrawals, while the petition shows only a sixty six vote margin with objections filed. Saloonists and workers linger at the courthouse awaiting word.
In Albia on June 9 Mrs. James Sinnoth, a farmer's wife living west of town, was attacked as she entered the pasture to milk the cows. A bull gore her, tearing her clothing, injuring her face and breaking several bones, leading to mortal wounds.
The Rock Island Railroad buys the old Chapin House from Mrs. M. G. Cappron in Grinnell for 11 000 dollars. The site will host a new railroad depot, reshaping local transit options.
Spirit Lake reports the Iowa State Hotel Men's Association will hold its annual convention at the Orleans Hotel and Pavilion July 19 11 and 12 with about 200 hotel men expected in attendance.
A six month old baby boy of Mr and Mrs Louis Smith was caught in the belts of an automatic washing machine powered by a gasoline engine on S K Stevensons farm between Iowa City and West Branch. The child suffered multiple injuries including broken limbs and jawbone and an almost torn ear and surgeons fear for life. J J Fishburn of Muscatine was listed among successful law degree candidates in the Iowa University College of Law exams.
Arthur J. Cox former city engineer and his nephew Lyon Gardner of Laurel Miss plan a long automobile trip in the Cox touring car from Iowa City to Canada then to Magnolia Mass before a summer on the sea coast. The state board is believed to be urging his return to head the college.
Washington reports that no civilian layoffs will follow the policy to reestablish army divisions. Excess clerks will be reassigned to other headquarters. Reductions in force will occur through resignations and casualties, with vacancies not filled.
Grace Hamilton a Fayette City Pennsylvania post office clerk contracted serious blood poisoning after licking postage stamps for patrons. Doctors say blistered lips from licking stamps led to the infection in June at the local office.
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a daily dressing to stop dandruff and hair loss, restore color, and promote growth. It claims quick gray hair banishment and lists a fifty cent price and A W Morgan's Pharmacy as a seller.
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