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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1911
Page
11
The paper emphasizes circulation superiority over all Muscatine papers and states the Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday. It lists Semi-Weekly issues on Tuesday and Friday, with home delivery and mail subscription terms including advance payment and annual rates.
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including Hill at South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
The telephones section provides private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 for the newspaper. It directs readers to ask for the person or department by number and lists publisher, editors, rooms, and advertising contact details with the business office call lines.
The Bureau of Statistics reports U S trade with Alaska Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines will top $200 million in the fiscal year ending this month. Outward shipments to these territories rise sharply, led by Porto Rico and Hawaii, while inward imports also grow with Alaska and the Philippines showing strong gains. Domestic gold receipts from Alaska total about $15 million for the year.
Mr. Vernon Hawkeye states there is only one consideration in road building and notes a clear trend in the current approach.
A remark highlights a fuels a clash over mobility policy, arguing the push for rapid driving undermines a broad efficient road system and modern automotive use, warning against overemphasis on speed at the expense of safety and accessibility.
A Russian officer named Liarlarski has been convicted on a forgery charge. The case reflects a breach of trust by a military official and underscores the reach of wartime crime concerns.
Local chatter questions treasury policy as rumors spread about recalling $1000 bills while residents defend their scarcity and value, noting the notes are hard to obtain and the department may face resistance.
Henry Gray of Fifth Street reports he killed a calf three weeks old and his cow later returned with a near identical calf raising maternal claims. The note asks to identify the rightful owner. Also mentions a recent officer election and a retrospective from 30 years ago about paving streets, plus Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fath visiting Chicago with their daughter Mrs. H M Leyda.
Senator Cummins states he is not committed to any presidential nomination path and will support whomever he deems fit when the time arrives. He notes a prior inquiry about whose advice should guide Iowa patronage decisions before committing himself.
General Helle the Belgian minister of war introduces a Sunday rest policy for all army branches. Soldiers will receive formal permits to spend Sundays at home and must show the signed permit from the family head upon returning to barracks.
Yesterday morning Charles Mauck found a dead boy floating in the river in front of Mrs. Nesselbusch's place while rowing a skiff. The report notes this discovery as part of a Muscatine independent district school board meeting item from Saturday evening.
Sioux City Journal notes Uncle George dismisses comfort in the Ninth district result as a straw, implying the defeat harms opponents of reciprocity and signals strong sentiment against the agreement. The critique frames the outcome as a hard knock for anti reciprocity factions.
An anti reciprocity editor notes farmers in the Ninth district prefer corn and hay to voting booths and uses Iowa census data showing population decline to explain the apathy.
The paper describes using soft water mixed with iron sulfate at one to two pounds per gallon to kill dandelions and plantain. A few applications are claimed to kill these weeds without harming the grass, urging readers to try the method.
The Mt. Vernon Record argues that counties should form automobile clubs and present every newspaper man and each supervisor with a machine. This approach would educate readers on road needs and prompt boards to act.
The piece notes beer began with barley and the same fermentation process as today. It recalls its long presence from ancient Egypt through Tacitus era Germany and its enduring common use without ever losing favor.
A Toledo Democrat frames reciprocity with Canada as an opening wedge that benefits a few at the expense of many. He argues reciprocity will foster commercial friendship and arbitration, claiming arbitration represents applied civilization and will not hinder progress by opposing reciprocity.
Maquoketa Excelsior notes Senator Kenyon joins the sub committee tasked with re opening the Lorimer investigation. The move is seen as restoring public confidence in the inquiry and its thoroughness, with local sentiment cautious about whether Kenyon would clear the Illinois senator.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes broad ridicule of boxer Jack Johnson and his wife for sailing to the coronation with heavy baggage and jewelry, arguing that many Americans cross oceans for the royal event and that Americans, white or Black, often boast of their wealth.
The Waterloo drownings spur Courier led agitation for a safe public swimming beach. The Cedar Rapids Gazette endorses action this year, urging immediate steps rather than waiting for riverfront plans or Ellis Park improvements to mature.
The wedding occurred at St. Matthias church this morning as Attorney M. W. Stapleson and Miss Margaret Anson joined in matrimony. Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Tyler traveled to Marengo on the 4 o'clock train yesterday to attend Miss Hedges sister of Mrs. Tyler.
The United Brethren church Ladies Aid announces menus for breakfasts on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday offers oranges breakfast foods ham and eggs home made bread jam and coffee. Wednesday features strawberries breakfast foods hamburger steak creamed potatoes bread and coffee. Thursday serves bananas breakfast foods pancakes Kuebler s sausage potatoes jam and coffee.
A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Liebbe, president of Grace Lutheran church Ladies Aid, turned into a joyous afternoon with about forty guests. Music by Helen Refinemund and Carrie Liebbe accompanied refreshments and gifts.
Miss Bertha Schaefer entertained twenty six young friends at her home 1073 Lucas Street Saturday evening. The house was decorated in green and white with carnations. Guests enjoyed games dancing and refreshments to close the pleasant affair.
The Lake township Number 7 school closed its term with a morning and afternoon program plus a bounteous dinner. Miss Margaret Coder teaches the school which reported a successful year. About seventy five students and patrons attended both events. The program was in the morning.
Miss Maude Sawyer of Muscatine will graduate from Oberlin Academy in Oberlin Ohio on Thursday evening June 15 at Warner hall. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank P Sawyer and is named class prophet. She has pursued art and music and will visit Indiana after July with her sister Mrs Andrew Durham before continuing studies.
The Monday Evening Bridge Club met last week at Mrs. George E. Throop’s West Second street home. Three tables competed with Mrs. J. W. Eells taking high score and Mrs. George Jackson earning the guest prize. Dainty refreshments followed the session.
Miss Mildred Ruffner formerly of Muscatine now living in Des Moines returned home after a weekend visiting A B C young women including Mrs L R Henderson Julia Niver and Anna Kern. She is an alumna of Muscatine high school class of 1904 and attended the annual reception in the high school building honoring the 1911 graduates.
Mrs Edith Magoon of 101 West Fifth street departs Saturday for Iowa City to stay a fortnight as guest of Miss Tress Clair. She will attend several commencement exercises and be hosted at receptions and parties during the visit.
The Ladies' Aid of the United Brethren church will host a banquet for the Sons of Veterans. Proceeds aim to support church programs and community service.
The United Brethren church excursion scheduled for Wednesday evening is postponed to a date in August.
The Tenth District Christian Endeavor Union closed its annual convention in Morning Sun with strong attendance despite warm weather. Officers elected include President Rev. George G. Bruce Mediapolis Vice President Rose B. Thompson Morning Sun Secretary Charlotte Dewey Denmark and Treasurer Mrs. G. E. Adkisson Stockport.
Mrs Amanda Ficken returned to Burlington after a several weeks visit with her parents in South Wilton. A R Whitmer was a Davenport business visitor. Miss Maude Latchaw traveled to Muscatine and visited friends. Clarence and Lucile supported a Keota visit with their mother Mrs I B Schreckengast. Mrs R L Shhricker returned from Davenport. Mrs George Mannasmith set off for Durant. H Jarr handled Davenport business. Many Wilton residents drove to Sugar Creek last night.
In Nichols Iowa on June 12 residents report visits to Muscatine and Conesville. A baby girl was born to Carl and wife on June 6. Propriety changes occur as R. T. Shannon takes over the restaurant and E. C. Shafer assumes ownership of the meat market.
An advertisement extols the Dr. Pierce facility in Buffalo for chronic diseases. It touts a specialized staff, extensive electrical therapies including X ray, violet arc light, incandescent baths, and home treatment by correspondence. The piece emphasizes expert physicians, free consultations, and broad patient reach from across the United States and overseas.
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