Advertising agents and delivery notes in city journal
A fragment from a newspaper page lists advertising representatives and agencies serving the city as part of the Journal’s circulation and delivery network. It names Gabago-Cone Enines, Lorenzen & Wandman, Woodman, and others with city locations and local grocery and drugstore agencies used for subscriptions. The passage references daily and semi weekly editions and carrier delivery in the city.
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Ciel Paper
Gabago
Cone Enines
New York
Cous
Lorenzen
Wandman
Brunswick
Woodman
Cane
Andrensen
Lorepzen
Tree Times
Daly Journal
Gerry O
Thlepa On es Ttowa Private Ranch Numbers 26 and 27
Fragments mention operator requests for a person or department number, plus various staff positions and office contact lines. The text reads as a damaged OCR with multiple misread names and numbers, including references to editors and a business office.
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Moawern Onk
Throop
Geo
Pitchforth
Adv
Bryan as publicist and promoter of persuasion
The piece analyzes William Jennings Bryan as a public spokesperson, portraying him as a persuasion driven theorist lacking official power. It contrasts his defense of nonviolence and moral persuasion with the harsher realities of war, noting failures of persuasion in Belgium and Austria and questioning the durability of his stance in global politics.
Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine
Fifty years ago today was Sunday and a baseball game piqued interest as White Caps defeated Victoria 22 to 1. Rev J W McDonald was called to a state university meeting, to be away until mid next week. John E Robb, a former Fulton township resident and noted Republican supervisor, arrived in town for a visit. Marriage licenses were issued to William C Webb and May Toyne and Henry L Thomas and Lizzie C Price. Doctor Dir Webb’s New Process Laundry sold his interest to Ellsworth Van Horne. Frank X Schaefer continues the business. Ten years ago today was Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cap
Victoria
White Caps
J. W. McDonald
Pleasant
State University
William C. Webb
May &, Toyne
Henry L. Thomas
Lizzie C. Price
Webb
Ellsworth
van Horne
Schaefer
Boundary Dispute Irritates Colonel and Rebecca Dobson
In a rural feud over a barbed wire boundary twelve feet of land near the Dobson and Bickford properties becomes the battleground. Colonel Bickford, enraged by lessons from Rebecca Dobson and aided by his staff, discovers Sukey defending Rebecca’s claim and resisting more arbitration. The incident rekindles lingering tensions as the colonel and Rebecca confront the limits of neighborly property rights.
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R. 5
Camp
Cal. Bickford
Reeteta Dobson
Becca
Suffern County
Ideals and Neutral Rights in a War Hour
The piece debates America’s stance on neutrality and international conduct, contrasting idealism with practical limits. It argues persuasively that yielding to force undermines humanity and justice, citing Lincoln and the risks to neutral nations when the sea laws and safety of noncombatants are jeopardized.
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America
Bryan
White House
Lincoln
Hwman
Bruce Prings
Canesis
Freckle-Face Remedy Promise for Clear Skin
An advertisement offers a freckle remedy claiming sun and wind cause spots and promising a reliable dealer guarantee. It advertises an ounce of ethine double strength from a druggist with a few applications to remove freckles and achieve a clear complexion, often with one treatment.
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A. W. Morgan
Bryan's Second Statement on Note to Germany
Washington note shows W J Bryan urging peaceful negotiation with Germany while urging public accountability for his own signing choice. He argues the issue is between old forceful systems and new persuasion, warning war's costs and urging continued talks toward an amicable understanding. He frames peace as leadership by example and calls for rejecting violence in favor of constructive diplomacy.
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Washington, D.C
W. J. Bryan
Germany
Arman
United States
Austria
Serbia
Atlantic
Prince of Peace
Philip
Mars
Boundary Fence Tears and a Love Remembered
Sukey tears down the boundary fence between Rebecca Dobson and Colonel Bickford to reunite their entwined past. The moment under moonlight binds old wounds as Sukey prays for forgiveness and quietly whispers to Rastus to rise at dawn, keeping watch over the boundary’s end and a new beginning.
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Sukey
Becky
Colonel Bickford
Rebecca Dobson
Rastus
de Mohnin
Boundary lines fenced between five places in perpetual dispute
Wilton notes a long running boundary dispute with five nearby locales. People including Cora Beard, Rev. C J Lay, C C McIntire, Mrs Bacon, Mrs Looney and many others traveled between Muscatine Davenport Rock Island and town for visits and business on Thursday and Friday.
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Bert Snider
Charles Martin
Davenport
T. P. Russell
Muscatine
Elmer Martitke
Hueee
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings
Thursday activities include W A McCulloch of Davenport teaching a music class in town and Lydia Grunder visiting from Muscatine. John Clungsen travels to Bloomfield for business, and CG A Gurtis goes to Davenport for a brief visit. Ladies' Aid met at M E church vestry with readings, Bible study, quilting, and refreshments. J G Bacon and Mrs J H Bacon journeyed to Clarence, returning with Mrs J B Parks of Boulder Forthcoming visits noted.
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W. A. McCulloch
Davenport
Lydia Grunder
Muccatine
Peter Grunder
L. B. Mason
Fred Kincaid
H. FP. Jarr
Muscatine
J. B. Strong
John Clnugsen
Bloomfield
CG. A. Gurtis
Amanda Miller
Geo. Rick
Fred Maurer
W. D. Harris
H. T. Club
G. Bacon
Mra JH
E. Bacon
Frank Huson
Clarence
J. B. Parks
Boulder, Co
Chas
Parks
Keota Notes On Local Residents And Illness
Keota June 11 reports Jonnow Wright confined to bed for about a week due to illness from a cold. George Divitbiss returned from a visit to Sigourney. J W Marvin arrived from Muscatine. Miss Ruby Simmerson returned from Marion Work home in Washington. Miss Lila Kracan at summer school in Des Moines. Editor Richardson’s son Leroy graduated at Mt Pleasant. Carl attended the exercises. Miss Rose Smith recovering from automobile accident. John 00 people proved responsible settled with her and Miss Verva San.
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Keotala
Jonnow
Wright
Eis
George Divitbiss
Sigourney
J. W. Marvin
Muscatine
Ruby Simmerson
Marion
Washington
Lila Kracan
Des Moines
Richardson
Acon Leroy
Mt. Pleasant
Carl
Rose Smith
New York State
John
Verva San
Chautauqua Week Opens With Strong Attendance
The article notes a good turnout despite rain as the 1.O.C.F. judge marked Tuesday as a destination. Baptist ladies hosted an evening sing with men invited, portions of the program included lunch and various amusements. Judge Schoonover delivered an engaging talk and practical advice on night living. Our Old Home Singers planned a full evening program, with Ghat taugna beginning a week of entertainment and amusement.
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Ders
Chautauque
Schoonovey
Local social notes from Muscatine and area
Community members Miss Lena Glerse Mrs Lucy Kirchner and others shop in Muscatine while B A Kirchner travels to Davenport then Cedar Rapids for family events. Several residents visit Hayfield Aris tatine West and nearby towns. Large crowds attend Miller's show despite bad weather and locals give music lessons and visit friends during the week.
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Kirchner
Cedar Rounds
ALF
Lucy Kirchner
Muscatine
Lena Gierse
Mary Stephens
Hazel Ray Cur
Robert Tach
Frances Kirchner
W. Rummels
H. L. Green
Sheriff’s Sale Notice for Parcel in Park Place Muscatine
Special execution from Muscatine County District Court directs sale of Fred and Maryetta Reinsager property. On July 10 1915 at the courthouse door Muscatine the 140 1 2 Five in Block Seventy Three Park Place addition will be offered to satisfy the judgment in favor of J A Bartemeier. Sale starts between 3 and 4 in the afternoon. Sheriff R J Wiley.
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Muscatine County
Jond
Fred HB. Reinsgser
Maryetta Reinsager
Court House
Muscatine
Park Place
A. m. Muscatine
Jane
R. J. Wiley
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