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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
3
The Journal F D Throop publisher and L P Loomis editor outline circulation claims for Muscatine papers and list delivery details. The Daily Journal issues every evening except Sunday with a semi weekly edition on Tuesday and Friday nights. Subscriptions: daily by mail two dollars per year. semi weekly one year one dollar fifty. mail subscriptions in advance.
The document lists New York Office at 20 34 West 33rd Street and Chicago Office at 75 Marquete Building, with Payne and Young in charge of both locations. Institutional offices appear as the agency’s operational points.
The Journal lists agencies for readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd feet South Muscatine Toborg Bros groc F Orego street C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery and Wm. Van Zyl Grocery.
Phone desk directs callers to request person or department by number. Untenable listing shows No 1 F D Throop publisher No 2 managing editor No 8 city editor No 4 society editor No 5 composing room and No 26 or 27 for office calls.
The United States Senate adopts a direct election amendment for senators, arguing the Fathers would choose people over legislatures amid deadlocks and corruption. Senator Borah cites recent turmoil to support shifting votes from legislatures to the people, reshaping American governance.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues that while elections for governors and congressmen have not produced ideal outcomes, reform in senate selection could be an improvement. It notes even disgraceful incidents may spur progress as the world moves and public attitudes shift in the august upper house.
Rock Rapids Review argues corporate interests shifted focus from workers to farmers and warns reciprocity will affect those controlling essentials. Ute Independent urges clear road policy and practical management to improve Iowa roads across all regions.
The Primghar bureau notes a very quiet canvass of the Sheldon petition. Thirty years earlier the scene was crowded with countywide interest and even a court room could not hold all the people. This time the board held night sessions to hasten the work with only brief spectator visits.
Stuart Herald argues that 75 percent of commercial school graduates fail to express themselves clearly in English. It notes that office workers struggle to compose letters and statements and lose confidence when writing.
Rockwell City advocates praise the selection of Senator W. S. Kenyon to the Lorimer investigation subcommittee. Backers of Lorimer fought to block him, but his appointment stands. Kenyon pledges a thorough probe of the election methods used for the Illinois senator.
A Waterloo Times-Tribune notice describes a playful day at a rural picnic where attendees enjoy swings croquet and shade. One man, amid merriment, loses self control and sits in a custard pie while attempting to dispel ants, as friends nearby watch.
Aurelia Sentinel notes early indications that E D Chassell will run for secretary of state and likely secure strong support in the district. The piece calls Chassell one of the best men from the district and predicts a large vote for him.
The Taft administration remains under scrutiny for its selection of personal advisers while pursuing progressive policy goals. The president's choices highlight ongoing tension between reform aims and trusted aides.
Thanks are given to Herman Schmidt Sr for arranging the drum corps and aiding the veterans visit to Muscatine. Schmidt led as chief musician of the 35th Iowa during the war and visited Cedar Rapids and Marengo. Dr and Mrs F B James plan an overland trip to Iowa City for commencement exercises. Eastern Star held a Monday meeting with about sixty members. Rev and Mrs W H Dillion joined the order. A social time and banquet followed. Mrs I N Kiser left for a visit to Iowa City. Myra Maurer and Irma Wildasin returned from Mount Vernon after completing their freshman year at Cornell. James Lambertson returned to Davenport after a stay here. George Kelly and Wm McSwiggin left for a visit to Walcott.
In Keota a mass meeting to plan the Fourth of July celebration failed after initial pledge totals. A women’s committee revived the effort, reporting $415 raised on the first canvass. Executives were appointed, promising music bands parades fireworks and ample safety for women and children pending good weather. Forrest Embree’s leg injury is noted after a second run in with a horse and buggy.
Clippings note years ago reports of large Wilsons Albany and Burrs Ohio Mammoth strawberries presented by John Barnard. Locusts appear in Louisa County and a drum contest is teased with a future tournament in town. Mrs Richard Musser and Miss Belle Hanna return from the north trip.
Forty years ago a boy about ten, son of Mr Opelt, broke his arm after a fall from a cherry tree near Fifth and Spruce. B Hershey bought the Becke and Detthof mill site, started rebuilding a stable, and planned to use the old stable area to stack lumber.
Thirty years ago Cal Towers announced he would accept a proposed terms or offer. Officials and witnesses noted his readiness to engage, marking a potential shift in negotiations and timelines for the ongoing matter.
Joe King son of Dr E H King of this city has been appointed to West Point by Congressman J N W Rumple for the class entering summer 1992. Entrance is July 1 this year. He is chief bugler in the Fiftieth regiment and has military life training from service with Company C during the Spanish American War.
Delayed notes from Wilton Iowa detail a flurry of visits and travel. E R Knott and D A Burrows attended a Launch club dance in Muscatine. Several residents visit Muscatine Davenport West Liberty and Iowa City for business and leisure.
W R Patterson of Wellington Texas recounts a near grave experience from a two year lung illness and family deaths from consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete cure and weight gain to 187 pounds. The ad promotes the remedy as best for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and lung troubles with 50 cent and 1.00 bottles and a free trial.
Mr and Mrs Bert Carpenter depart for a pleasure trip visiting Hawthorn Park Chicago auto races then lakes for an outing. Wm Duncan and sister attend funeral of aunt Mrs Hester Duncan in Allerton Indiana. Mrs M W Klotz returns from Des Moines. John Lamb moves family to Bard to take charge of section work. Miss Alethia Riley visits from Davenport with Homer Riley and Jack Freeman from Rock Island. Louise Hetfield returns home from teaching in Sioux Falls. Mr and Mrs Chas Morgan buy lot west of their property from Mrs Alice Brown. Miss Marie Armbright returns from Cone visits.
Joan Poehl of Davenport joins A Rodell of New York City to offer high grade decorating and furnishings. The partnership will handle elegant imported wallpapers decorative sketches draperies fabrics rugs and fine upholstering for Muscatine and nearby customers. Orders welcome with details available from the firms.
Dr. E. H. King of Muscatine, as program committee chairman, organized the leading departmental officers from across the nation, contributing to the Grand Army assembly’s success and activities. He also served effectively on the general committee.
Her sister Mrs Hafner and children accompanied her home. Miss Hazel Wilson and brother Russell visited their sister Mrs A W Schultz and family in Malcom. Hal Harrison and son Douglass came from Long Beach California and will stay indefinitely. Mrs Harrison and their young daughter join later. Chas Kline of North Hampton Pa visited his cousins the Hanft Brothers. Mrs Ella Edwards attended the funeral of her mother in law Mrs Hester Duncan in Allerton. The infant son of Mr and Mrs A O Schibillon Burlington had a funeral from the grandparents Mr and Mrs Alex Pine home.
A social event occurred in Iowa Bluffs on Saturday night hosted by Mr Summerville. Attendees included Isabelle, Henry, and Cecil Simmons with grandmother Mrs Mary Simmons, and Mr and Mrs Fred Simmons with Miss Ethel Houseal at their aunt Mrs Oscar Sellers home in Columbus Junction. Howard Armbright visited his grandmother. Lois Hetfield returned from Sioux Falls to resume home duties. Mr and Mrs Stearns visited relatives in Columbus Junction.
A vintage advice piece promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a safe tonic to revive lifeless or gray hair. It claims to refresh dry hair, remove dandruff, and gradually restore color, priced at fifty cents a bottle, sold by A. W. Morgans Pharmacy and other druggists.
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