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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
3
The company states that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna meet strict standards of purity and uniformity. It claims an exclusive manufacturing method and uses California figs for taste while sourcing medicinal principles from beneficial plants. Buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
The Daily Journal announces publication details and pricing. It explains that the paper is issued every evening except Sunday, with a semi weekly edition on Tuesdays and Fridays, and lists carrier delivery and mail subscription costs including 10 cents weekly delivery, 3 dollars per year by mail, and 1.30 for semi weekly per year.
Representatives Payne and Young direct operations from the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building guiding ongoing tasks and oversight.
The Journal outlines city agencies for readers convenience listing Bast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Fill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zy Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 83rd Street.
Fragmentary telephony and office references appear with scattered mentions of editorial and business locations in the Mississippi Valley area. The readable parts imply a note on contact points or building names without complete details.
Sworn statement by F D Throop publisher and F W Eversmerger notary confirms May 1909 circulation figures. The record notes 10 000 copies excluded booster trip from May 11 12 and lists average daily copies around 6 800. Notary seal confirms oath on June 3 1909.
The Methodist Episcopal bishop voices that badness causes most global trouble and politics and tariffs are secondary. He advocates a Methodist mourners’ bench as the cure, saying sin accounts for 98 percent of the world’s ills and would be addressed by repentance.
The text weighs individual reform against collective social schemes. It argues sin lies at root of wrongs and champions both private moral effort and public policy. It praises the mourners bench as symbol of personal repentance while noting collective action can aid the race’s uplift.
A poetic fragment from Dorothy Paul in Gunter's for June laments Fate and the speaker's isolation amid spring imagery. Bees, clover, and the sea frame a longing for earthly riches and free folk, contrasting with a weary quarrel with fate.
A fragmentary poetic notice expresses soul fatigue ancient in origin. The speaker seeks escape and a chance to repay past squandered fate, describing a night of awakening and a longing to rise up.
An advertisement promises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will tone and strengthen weak run down bodies. It urges sickly men and women to start taking it now and obtain a bottle.
Recalls a forthcoming local regatta to be staged in grand style before season end. Notes a rise in sea breeze and boat sport appeal over dances and social events. Mentions a row boat on waters and a club forming with another boat under construction. Hurrah for the regatta with minor harness damage. Thirty years ago today was Sunday.
A horse attached to a buggy from Ben Hershey, in front of Johnson's shoe store, stepped off and collided with a wagon causing the buggy to upset. The horse tried to bolt but was restrained by Mr. H and fell.
A multiline verse attributed to Herbert Kaufman laments past wrongs and seeks guidance to repair harm. It condemns judgment of others and asks for strength to do right tomorrow. The Sioux City Journal notes Mrs Gould’s extravagance and a critique of the Senate as an advertising agency.
Keokuk Constitution-Democrat notes James Franklin Hyde, aged ninety six, elected as treasurer may be the world’s oldest civic officer. Hyde, born Nov 19 1818 in Pittsfield Mass, traces his line to William Hyde of Hartford. Burlington Gazette reports Howard Gould divorce testimony shows Mrs Gould spent 29000 dollars with her dressmaker in three months, far beyond any Burlington woman.
Anna B. Dam and Chas N. Gosh were married in Dubuque recently. Onlookers said the minister’s delivery resembled a steamboat mate addressing deckhands.
The Sioux City Tribune raises a curious note about Representative Garrett of Tennessee known as Finis. It recalls a family tale where the father sought a last Finis and others were named Postscript Addendum and Appendix as more children arrived.
The Brighton Enterprise notes many are anxiously waiting for new potatoes to reach eating size while locals here favor cooking them at home.
The article notes LaFollette calling Aldrich a trickster and remarks that some eastern senators were offended. It suggests those offended should become more accustomed to hearing the truth.
The article reports on wage earners receiving pay envelopes, noting most men get paid regularly and on time. It discusses work discipline, prevailing pay practices, and the impact on local laborers and households.
Frank Byrkit son of Rev G W Byrkit of Muscatine graduates from the classical course at Iowa Wesleyan University this year. He speaks on Psychic Contazion at Mt Pleasant next Thursday morning. Muscatine Rifles drill on the levee last evening. Phil J Mackey left early for Chicago and plans to go east before returning.
Ten years ago Phil Mackey opened an early meeting at the YMCA rooms on a Saturday afternoon to arrange a home field day for July Fourth. The meeting aims to prepare boys for upcoming contests with neighboring cities and foster seasonal competition. Charles Kemble hosted a dozen friends for a Hayes coal mines trip on Batchelor’s naptha launch, enjoying a fine outing.
Keota Enterprise lodge No. 159 I O O F held memorial services at the Methodist Episcopal church with music by the Keota Male Quartet and an address by Grand Master Lyman W. White. A cemetery rite followed by band procession. Various local residents made weekend trips and family visits. Miss Nelle Dayton and niece visited Mt. Vernon. Miss Amy Gardner guests in Indianola. several locals returned from summer schooling or work.
Attendees plan Cornell commencement with Master Kenneth Embree accompanying to Cedar Rapids as far as the city. Mr and Mrs Will Peiffer return from Chicago honeymoon and will be home on the farm. Mrs R S Kirkpatrick and Miss Emma Klein hosted eighteen Presbyterian ladies for a luncheon. Keota opens baseball season. Sigourney wins 1 0 on a North English score. Funeral services for John Holzworth held in Harper with local clergy and Keota choir. He was the father of Mrs L H Smith.
The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured. Includes testimonials and directions to contact F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Local notes from Cedar Valley Iowa on June 15 recap visits among families from West Liberty Muscatine Davenport and Nichols. Several residents report trips to see kin attend church programs and join community gatherings including a Children’s Day program at the M EF church and a closing Independence school event.
When the stomach fails to perform its functions the bowels become deranged the liver and kidneys congested causing diseases. The stomach and liver must be restored to a healthy condition and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can be depended upon to do it. Easy to take and most effective.
Misses Pearl and Lillian Morse leave for Cedar Falls for summer school. Edna Carl and Margaret Bulechek visit Muscatine. Mabel Hague departs for Muscatine to attend Normal. Ice cream social by Junior Epworth League well attended. Margaret Hess leaves for Cedar Falls for summer school. Mr and Mrs Frank Johnston host visitors at Underwood. Reeves family from South Dakota visit Geo Stonebarger. Mildred DeLano and friend from Iowa City visit Dr A H DeLano. Amos Fuller family visit Riverside. Union services held Sunday evenings in local churches with Reformed church last evening and Methodist next Sunday.
Local شخصs and events from Wellman Iowa and nearby towns include Church and school activities. Dr E W Starbuck delivers baccalaureate sermon, summer vacation starts, and numerous visits and gatherings among residents from Washington Keota Iowa City and DuBuque. Families celebrate birthdays and discuss school postings and summer plans.
A. W. Morgan, a local druggist, warns that lingering colds weaken the constitution and may develop into consumption. He advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for persistent coughs that resist other treatments, urging against untried remedies to avoid delays.
Kalona residents note visitors and departures while welcoming a new baby to the D. C. and W. W. Miller households. Dozens of relatives from Wellman Davenport Washington and Iowa City visitkalona families as summer plans unfold with travelers from Iowa City and Burlington noting school and work trips.
Brown arrived home from Filer Idaho and will spend a couple of weeks visiting relatives and friends. Miss Edrena Robb of Blanchard was mentioned among acquaintances in the morning note.
Iowa residents and relatives share visits and travels. Mr Yohe and friends depart for Chicago in Yohe’s auto with plans to bring back Ford cars. Prof Roy McCullough visits from Republic Kansas, en route to Chicago summer school. Local graduates at Cedar Falls include Kathryn Marshall. Rev Wm Mackey and wife depart for Arapahoe Wyoming to lead the Indian Mission under the Presbyterian Board.
Mrs H F Babbitt and Miss Grace visited Nichols and returned with Mrs C W Bangs and Erma Grace who will visit at their parents. Samuel McCullough family and Alex McCullough's brother visited. Misses Chown and F C McCullough in Cone. Grace Bliven staying with aunt Anna McCullough. Chester Pierce closes school at Columbus Junction then visits relatives. R E Tipton couple at parental home. Marie Stanton visiting Nichols. Mina Emerson guest of Maud Maxwell.
A. W. Morgan reports securing the agency for Zemo a remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and other skin scalp diseases. The liquid external treatment promises instant relief and germ destruction with proof of cures and samples available for inspection.
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