Representatives Payne and Young Lead Chicago Office
Payne and Young are in charge at the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
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Payne & Young
Chicago Ofice
Marquette
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
3
City Agencies List For Readers Convenience
The Journal lists local city agencies including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Charka's Grocery West Hill J Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Charka’s
West Hill
J. . Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zyl
New York
West 33Rd Street
Telegraph office notes and stray listings
Fragmentary telecommunication entries show Bell company offices and editorial notes with scattered codes and dates. The text preserves address-like labels and numeric fragments suggesting internal listings or scheduling cues.
Muscatine Journal circulation for May 1909 sworn
F D Throop publisher swears the May 1909 circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal. He notes 10 000 copies were excluded from the count circulated on the Booster Trip May 11 12. Notary F W Eversmeyer certifies the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Ecrews
Sun
Weneetieou
Tedine
Speec
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Woe for the Space Grafters in Advertising Trade
A columnist rails at advertising thieves who steal space from small sellers and likens the act to theft. The piece condemns the practice by stating value lies even in pennies and urges fair recompense to both citizens and newspapers.
No More Free Space for Circus Press Agents in Iowa Dailies
At an Iowa Associated Dailies meeting in Des Moines editors denounced publicity bureaus and circus press agents who lure newspapers with gratis space and ads. They note cash payments are replacing free tickets and space, citing rising ad costs and better business methods in the newsroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Associated Dailies
Des Moines
Association
Iowa
Campaign ethics in Iowa dailies against paid publicity
The Iowa dailies oppose products of the press agent and publicity bureau arguing that newspapers should not print paid material that lacks genuine journalistic quality. They contend such advertising taints content and harms credibility even if the underlying motive is legitimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Journal
Wealth distribution dreams vs real aims
Lone Tree Reporter notes that only dreamers expect equal wealth sharing for all while wise planners work toward more attainable targets. The column contrasts idealism with practical policy aims and cautions against unattainable equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Notes
Recap of events from 50, 40, and 30 years ago including a brave rescue attempt by Harry Stine after an overboard incident on the Tex as, a cow trespass nuisance at the courthouse grounds, Republican state convention delegates, Old Settlers picnic committee details, a facial-muscle surgery outcome, and a Seeds of Charity lawn concert by Congregational Sunday school girls at W. W. McQuesten's lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Harry Stine
George D. Stine
Stine
Muscatine
SE Burnett
J. A. Parvin
H. O'Connor
J. W. Jayne
H. H. Benson
W. C. Evans
L. H Washburn
George Bagley
R. G. Lewis
C. Baker
A. Clark
John Mahin
J. B. Dougherty
J. R. Dougherty
J. G. H. Little
William Gor
Farley
James C. Little
Seeds of Charity
Congregational Sunday School
W. W. McQuesten
Special Interests Dominate Policy Favoring Injustice
The article argues that decisions favor special interests, shaping governance to benefit narrow groups while harming the broader public. It highlights repeated influence over legislation and the resulting inequities faced by ordinary citizens. The piece calls for accountability and reform to ensure fair distribution of power and resources.
Young man in St Louis blamed drinking for outburst
Keokuk Gate City reports a St Louis youth who wrote a "black hand" letter claims beer and a tamale triggered an unexpected brain fire. The paper questions his fitness and suggests confinement and the water cure as remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
St. Louis
Two men discuss a local preacher in Mt. Pleasant
In Mt. Pleasant a pair of residents debated a local preacher. One dismisses him as not a strong sermonizer, the other concedes he is a pretty fair minister despite criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Baseball Decay Hint From Tail-End Percentage Seeps In Town
In Keokuk constitution Democrat the note observes that when a baseball team nears the bottom of a percentage column residents start doubting baseball as the town’s favorite sport. The remark links local sentiment to the team’s declining standing in standings charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
This Miserable Day or Glorious Rain Wave
In Marengo the phrase This is a miserable day or this is a glorious rain drew reactions. The remark depended on whether the speaker’s mood was serene or ruffled, reflecting local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo Republican
Evangelist Billy Sunday Takes Rest From Tours
The Iowa City Citizen reports evangelist Billy Sunday has paused his public tours for a vacation described as a well earned rest after months of intensive ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Billy
Debate invitation targets Dol liver and Aldrich crowd draw
Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests the Chau tauqua managers should arrange a joint debate between Dol liver and Aldrich to attract large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Dolliver
Aldrich
Balloon Flights Prove It in Aviation Quote
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes a blunt aviation truth that every balloon that rises eventually descends, reflecting on the fate of airborne craft and the industry’s unpredictable nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Buttons and Blanks in a Town About Literature
A canvasser toured town, selling Collier's Weekly and other literature for ten cents a week. Dudley Crone stood out as the lone critic while the rest hesitated, fearing the mob's jeers if they were seen as too bold. The piece reflects on diffidence and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Dudley Crone
kKepta Eagle
Dudley
Europe
Indianapolis News
Hotel Clerk Sparks Curiosity Over Signature
A hotel clerk asks a guest for a name, provoking indignation until the guest points to the signature on the register. The clerk remarks the signature aroused his curiosity, signaling a simple misunderstanding in a quiet exchange.
Proverbial Guan for Love Position and Money
The Colfax Clipper cites a saying: he who marries for love gains a wife, one who marries for position gains a lady, and one who marries for money gains a mistress. If ill, the wife nurses, the lady visits, and the mistress inquires.
Fourth of July plans and memorial service in Tipton
Twenty years ago the town planned limited Fourth of July celebrations with picnics and a possible aerial ascension. Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K of P gathered at Castle Hall then moved to the cemetery for a memorial service led by Rev. S. H. Parvin and speaker R. B. Huff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
Castle Hall
S. H. Parvin
R. B. Huff
Undertaker’s bill follows love married
A witty office cynic asks what happens if the wife dies first and notes that marrying for love may lead to paying the undertaker’s bill. The quip contrasts mourning roles for wife, mistress, and the widow with financial consequence.
The Graduates. She and He Reflect on Graduation
A New York Times verse piece contrasts a female graduate delivering duties and state affairs with a male graduate recounting his completed course and thesis. It notes the cost of gowns and the fleeting certainty of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Keota Families Plan Summer in Colorado for Brice Health
Mrs Allie Sheriff and her two sons Brice and Glen left for Colorado to spend the summer hoping the move will aid Brice health. They may settle there. Mr and Mrs D P Martin and guests Mr and Mrs George McCreary left for Monmouth Illinois earlier Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Allie Sheriff
Brice
Glen
Colorado
D. P. Martin
George McCreary
Lake City
Monmouth
Cure Your Rheumatism At Home
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building cure for rheumatism. Includes anecdote from David McCarty of Chapin Michigan about relief after taking pills. Encourages readers to request a free booklet and buy the medicine by mail or at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
David McCarty
Chapin
Mich
Co. B
14Th Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Cure by Cuticura Remedies for Eczema Cited by Patient
A Chambersburg resident recounts years of worsening eczema finally relieved by Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent. He endorses the products and notes no further attacks, praising their quick healing and family use. Contact Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Boston Mass for the Cuticura book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Burkhart
W. Market St
Chambersburg, Pa
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
Unveiling Memory Statue For Civil War Veterans in Illinois
The dedication honors Illinois Civil War veterans with the memorial bearing the names of Mr. Martin and Mr. Mc Cleary. The unveiling is set for Monday. Various local movements and visits noted include I Dawson’s Des Moines trip to see daughter Mrs. J C Wright and others.
Local Notes From Ainsworth Almanac
Mrs Nora Martin and Mrs Berry of Chicago visit her father Jesse Marr. Mr and Mrs A E Spalding head to St Anthony Idaho to stay with son Fred. Vera Miller and Carleton Marr return from Iowa City after appendicitis operations and recovery. Mart Neiswanger makes a Rock Island visit. Ivan Hall of Zanesville Ohio visits aunt Mrs Josiah Harding. Rose Carney visits Washington relatives. T J Easter visits Davenport for the day. O G Edwards spends Sunday at home in Brighton. Lelia Rhodes has been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Nora Martin
Berry
Chicago
Rock Island
Ill
Ivan Hall
Zanesville
Ohio
Josiah Harding
Rose Carney
Washington
T. J. Easter
Davenport
O. G. Edwards
Brighton
Lelia Rhodes
Diplomatic Move Prevents Potential Bigamy in New York
Huntington Wilson of the state department was asked to stop a proposed marriage between Miss Isabella Garwood and the foreign Count Bettini di Moise. The count, already married to the Countess di Moise in the United States, faced possible bigamy if the ceremony proceeded. The Countess fled abroad as inquiries revealed details of his earlier marriage to Hattie Buchell in Elmira in 1883 and subsequent disappearance after a 1888 Spain trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Huntington Wilson
State Department
Washington
Isabella Garwood
Bettini di Moise
Henry White
France
Countess” del Moise
Hattie Burchell
Leona Kuhn Presents Bonus to Cubs Manager Frank Chance
Leona Kuhn, daughter of the Chicago Cubs grounds keeper, poses as mascot and presents a $10,000 bonus check to Cubs manager Frank Chance. Chance’s injured left arm prevents him from playing while owner Charles Murphy announced the bonus to the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Kuhn
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Miss Kuhn
Frank Chance
Cubs
Cub
Charles Murphy
Chance
Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes
Visiting friends in Muscatine and nearby towns recounts. Mrs. Fred Quisenberry of Santa Fe Mo visits her sister Mrs. Jesse Craig. Murray Smylie of Crawfordsville stays with his brother Will Smylie. J A Craig and Elmer Chapel visit Verdi on business. Lou Duncan and two children visit parents near Cotter. Mrs. J E Webster and daughter return from Riverside Ind. Prof. McConnell of Cedar Rapids visits a few days. Frank Trotter returns from Bennett Ia where he visited his brother James and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
McCleary
I. Dawson
Des Moines
J. C. Wright
Dollie Moore
Ottumwa
Lloyd White
Harper
E. C. Gilbert
Gilbert
John Powell
John Brown
Washington
William Willis
H. P. Newton
Jim White
James Chesney
W. A. Stephens
J. W. Helscher
W. S. Helscher
Keokuk County Court House
Sigourney
Irene Coffman
Trene
I. B. Schreckengast
Burlington
John Ramsey
Cedar Rapids
Emma Galbreath
Bessie
Phillip
Carrol
Frank Snakenberg
Fanny Schrock
Atlantic
Ray Hulse
Roy Turnipseed
Iowa City
Waldo Brown
Delta
Muscatine
Fred Quisenberry
Santa Fe
Jesse Craig
Murray Smylie
Crawfordsville
Will Smylie
J. A. Craig
Elmer Chapel
Verdi
Lou Duncan
Cotter
J. E. Webster
Little
Riverside
Mart Neiswanger
Prof. McConnell
Frank Trotter
Bennett
James
Tillan Gold Medal Flour Respectful of Honor
Tillan notes a pledge of quality for Gold Medal Flour made with a sense of honor and trust.
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Hoy
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
G. A. Reimcke, T. J. Kuechmann, M’bride & Cope, A. G. Bestenlehner
She Journal BY Journal Printing CO
F. Bd. Throop
L. P. Loomis
The
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies
Bell
Association of American Advertisers
New York City
She
Michigan
Cuticura
Eco Italiano
Spain
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