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Muscatine
Daily Journal
City grocers and drug stores listed for reader convenience
The Journal notes agencies for readers across the city including East 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 Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
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East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zyl
Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices
Payne and Young lead the New York Office at 30 34 West 33rd Street and manage the Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building.
Telephones Iowa Private Branch Exchange Numbers 27 and 30
When the operator answers ask for the person or department number wanted. The listing shows roles and numbers including publisher No 1, managing editor No 2, city editor No 3, society editor No 4, composing room No S, mailing room No 6, advertising manager No 7 H E Dreier, and business office contacts by 27 or 30. Mississippi Valley No 5.
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Telephones
Iowa
F. D. Throop
H. E. Dreier
Adv
Mgr
Mississippi Valley
California Fight May Move From San Francisco
The piece discusses the possible cancellation or relocation of a boxing match between Jeffries and Johnson, citing Governor Gillett and business interests, with Reno or Nevada as likely venues. It notes prior San Francisco expenses and adds rumors of Mrs. Jeffries influencing her husband to refuse the bout. The tone weighs the race and public interest against political and financial obstacles.
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B. F
Mr. Jeffries
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Burns
Johnson
Gillett
San Francisco
Frisco
California
Nevada
Reno
Jeffries
Advertising in Muscatine Promises Pride and Caution
A Muscatine city note defends the town’s strong advertising image while warning that not all ads meet public satisfaction. Officials urge mindful promotion to sustain the city’s reputation and growth.
Muscatine Faces Ward Voting Woes and Possible Precinct Split
The article notes Muscatine’s continued ward voting unit causes counting delays and agitation to divide wards into precincts. It cites Davenport Times urging board of supervisors to approve a ward division, suggesting judges and clerks from larger wards could speed counts. It laments persistent unprogressiveness despite publicity aims.
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Muscatine
Ottumwa
Davenport Times
Board of Supervisors
They Want Taft Talk Not Teddy Africa Tour
In the Burlington Gazette readers prefer commentary on Taft’s nomination over Teddy Roosevelt’s Africa trip. The item notes the public seeks Teddy’s views on a second term for Taft or a third term for Roosevelt.
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Burlington Gazette
Teddy
Africa
Taft
Reminiscences of Long Ago 50 Years Ago
A pithy look back noting 50 and 40 years past. The Illinois trade looms large, road repairs prompt subscriptions, ferry service changes affect daily trips, Pella plans a furnishing store in Olds block, and Mr. Friedman departs for Chicago to stock a premier local shop.
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Illinois Bottom
Illinois
Drury’s Landing
Pella
Olds Block
C. C. Weeks and Company
Friedman
Chicago
30 YEARS AGO B Friedman Joins L Bach Partnership
30 years ago notes report B Friedman formerly of Clinton and late of Mt. Carroll Iowa associated himself with L Bach of the same area in a business move.
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B. Friedman
Mt. Carroll, Ia
Clinton
L. Bach
Happy reunion after escape from runaway
Twenty years ago a gathering at L R Stahl's home celebrated Miss Hattie and Miss Smith who were injured in a recent runaway. The doctor says scars may fade in six months and Miss Stahl hopes to rise soon as she stays in bed recovering.
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L. R. Stahl
Miss Hattie
Miss Smith
Miss Stahl
Ten Years Ago Remembered Sunday Memory
Ten years ago today was Sunday, marking a moment in time remembered in this brief item.
Japanese statesmen visit Chicago stock yards
A passing note describes Japanese statesmen visiting the Chicago stock yards. They remained calm and observed the surroundings despite the distinct odors and busy atmosphere. The snippet emphasizes polite conduct during an industrial tour.
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Iowa City
Chicago
Woman Sues For Divorce Over 32 Cats At Table
A Worcester Massachusetts woman files for divorce alleging her husband became peevish and abusive as her cat count rose to 32. She laments the situation and notes she now faces a difficult life without his support.
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Columbus
Worcester
Mass
Sherman sees no insurgency in the West visit
Vice President Sherman found Western residents calm and welcoming during his trip and noted no signs of insurgency. He suggested true unrest was witnessed only in Des Moines with Cummins and Dolliver, and in St. Paul where Garfield and Pinchot drew loud receptions last Saturday.
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Waterloo
Sherman
West
Des Moines
Cummins
Dolliver
Garfield
Pinchot
St. Paul
Local Reinbeck girls graduate by sewing their gowns
The eight girls who graduated from Reinbeck High School last week made their own gowns. The piece notes this stands out now though not twenty years ago and compares it to a hypothetical future where graduates of the boys’ class secure jobs immediately after commencement.
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Tipton
Reinbeck High School
Moon Eclipse Prank Ends With Quick Witted Reply
Mt. Pleasant Free Press recounts a nighttime university telescope outing with V D Morris and students. During Halley’s Comet view and the total lunar eclipse, Morris covered the telescope and asked Prof Dc D McClain how the moon looked. McClain replied it looked inhabited.
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Mt. Pleasant
McClain
Bribery Scandal Taints Senate Seat Winners
The Williamsburg Journal-Tribune accuses Billy Lorimer of bribery to win a U S senate seat and calls for his resignation. It claims Clark of Montana faced a similar fate and notes other senators used patronage rather than cash, arguing both methods corrupt and warrant penitentiary action.
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Williamsburg
Miss Cynthia Takes Charge At River Bluff Grocery Day
Miss Cynthia volunteers to mind Miss Selina Sue and the baby-sitting chores at River Bluff Grocery. She resolves to feed the babies, fry eggs on both sides, smash potatoes, and manage the store while the soap-boxers attend a outing, despite awkward animals and the moral urge to feed the barn-boarder.
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Miss Cynthia
Miss Selina Sue
Mrs. Dobbs
Ethel Maud
Bennie
Mr. Dobbs
Seling Sue
Mis’ Dobbs
Mis’ Kinney
Mr. Kinney
Mis’ Peters
Selina Sue
Cynthia
Blossom
Alan
River Bluff
Clemmie
Pattie
Miona stomach tablets touted as cure for indigestion
An advertisement warns against digesting the stomach with pepsin and similar agents and promotes Miona stomach tablets as a remedy. It claims relief within five minutes and building stomach strength with regular use, selling for 50 cents a box at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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America
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drug Store
Blossoms and Breakfast Mishaps In The Conserva Kitchen
Cheerful chatter unfolds as Miss Cynthia and Blossom attempt a chaotic kitchen scene with fried eggs and smashed potatoes. The characters discuss timing, texture, and whether to mix or smash, ending with a cliffhanger about how to proceed.
ZEMO Promoted as Cure for Eczema at Morgan Drug Store
An advertisement touts ZEMO a clean liquid external treatment claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff and scalp conditions. It states over 2000 towns have leading druggists as agents and urges trial on the store's recommendation Morgan's Drug Store.
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Morgan Drug Store
Zemo
America
Mission Tea at West Liberty Church Raises Funds
About 60 to 70 people met in the Christian church parlor for the Yearly Missionary Tea with a program of music and child costumes representing foreign nations. Miss Sallie Dicks spoke on missions and the event raised 52.95 dollars. Numerous local social notes follow, including weddings, visits, and travels among residents and nearby towns.
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West Liberty
Christian Church
The
Missionary Society
Sallie Dicks
Atkinson
Atalissa
Joe Munday
White
S. D
Magnolia
Minn
Olive Siberts
Howard Mitchner
West Branch
George Beyers
Nellie Vore
Muscatine
Institute
Frances Berry
Kathleen Crozier
Robert
Robert Brooke
William Sanger
W. F. Morehead
Henry Polders
C. McCoy
M. J. Buzard
Waterloo
S. Heibing
Mary Heibing
Joseph Schaapveld
Lone Tree
Henry
Tresa
T. Fitzsimmon
Cedar Rapids
J. L. Werrhman
Clara
Edward Geurink
A. Lawson
Moline
Dome College
Mary Carberry
Paoria
Pat White
Des Moines
Jerry White
John Leefer
I. W. Lewis
Bed-Wetting Cure Claims Ten Days With Uri-Stop
An ad from A. W. Morgan druggist in Muscatine touts Uri-Stop tablets as a safe cure for bed-wetting and urine incontinence, claiming the disease affects the entire system. The product is priced at $1.00 with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied after a careful trial.
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A. W. Morgan
Saltau Birthday Anniversary Noted At Blue Grass
Blue Grass Iowa June 16 Mr and Mrs John Saltau entertained all their children and families at their home for Mr Saltau birthday anniversary Twenty grandchildren attended A Ladies Aid gathering was also well attended at Mrs W Sissels Other locals mentioned include Ellery Eis W Watts Bancks O A Bohnsack and Miss Mellie Bancks Davenport.
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Blue Grass
John Saltau
Saltau
John Spring
V'm. Saltau
R. Nugent
S. Pulse
Dan Grimm
Henry Dipple
John Saltan
W. Sissel
Watts
Bancks
O. A. Bohnsack
Ellery Eis
Albright
Moline
Adn
Henry Parr
Pleasant Prairie
Fred Rinnert
Amael Kretchmer
E. Preston
Ellery Watts
Mellie Bancks
Davenport
Masonic Meetings Iowa Lodge and Related Bodies
Society cards list regular meeting nights for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons Webb Council Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 Knights Templar with officers and monthly dates.
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Iowa
A. F
A. M
E. P. Ingham
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington
G. D. Lezotte
S. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
A. W. Scott
E. C
W. H. Graff
Brotherhood meet schedule at Iowa and Third streets
The organization meets on the first and third Thursday each month in its hall at the corner of Iowa avenue and Third street. O L Pyeatt serves as Foreman and Mrs Alma Scott is named Correspondent.
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Brotherhood OF American Yeoman
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
O. L. Pyeatt
Alma Scott
Pocahontas
Romona
Maccabee Hiall
Isabel Norton
A. A. Stark
D. Sowers
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Yeoman Hall
E. H. King
Eugene G. Barnard
The Homesteaders Pearl City Lodge Meeting Notice
Pearl City Homestead No. 219 meets at Yeoman hall on the first and third Fridays at 8 00 p m A sincere pioneer welcome to residents and visiting neighbors B F Dyer is president FE C Ingraham secretary 510 West St St
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Pearl City Homestead No. 219
Yeoman Hall
B. F. Dyer
FE. C. Ingraham
West St. St
1. C. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge No
D of R
Prairie Encampment No
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine
Elks Hall
East Front Street
Elks
J. B. Reay
E. R
W. W. Richards
Musquptine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice
I. O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95 holds weekly Thursday 8 p.m. sessions at the Red Men home. Visiting chiefs are invited. H. F. Boston Sachem. Phone 796 Y. D. F. Borgstadt C of R. Phone 555 J.
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Musquitine Tribe No. 95
Red Men
H. F. Boston
D. F. Borgstadt
C. of
Muscatine Court No 677 Meeting Notice
Muscatine Court No 677 meets the first and third Wednesday evenings in Woodman hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. Geo Kranz Chancellor H M Miller Recorder.
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Muscatine Court No
Woodman Hall
Geo. Kranz
H. M. Miller
G. A. R. Shelby Norman
Memorial Hall
Court House
Robt. B. Baird
A. G. Tyler
Eagle Lodge No
A. O. U. W. Hall
Chestnut Street
Fred Reitel
M. W
H. S. Howe
EF. H. Dolsen
ATD Association
Bloomington
FP. A. A
H. F. Bodman
Second and
Chestnut Streets
W. H. Koepping
FE. P. Day
Knights OF Columbus
Maccabee Hall
J. P. Ryan
G. K
A. G. Bestenlehner
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L. F. Loomis
Ciyang County
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Journal Agencies
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N.J
U.S.A
U. All Sue
G. A. Riemcke
Blosom
Morgan's Drug Store
Vore
Tressie Sexsmith
Iowa Falls
Patsey Sullivan
Anna Sloan
Nellie Sloan
Little Alice Sullivan
Bertha Hall
Maud Smith
Colorado
Lucile Douglass
J. W. Mott
Boulder
J. E. Kimball
George Pownall
Centerdale
G. W. Sarver
Forest
Howard
Columbus Junction
Grant Meyers
Myers
E. C. Ducan
Bottomley
Nichols
J. F. Trimble
Allerton
E. Thomas
Elizabeth Milnes
Oasis
Flossie Osborn
Pliny Nichols
Edna Stevens
Oakville
Miriam Cooper
Hazel Hindee
McGregor
William McCaw
Elsie
Nellie Parvin
D. Brotchie
Helen Stevens
Burlington
S. U
Dennis Sullivan
Post Office
L. Figle
Chas
Raymond
Clarence
Alta
Downey
Sarah Coffman
Charlie Fox
E. C. Hunt
D. W. Hunt
Levi Mountain
Cumberland
Howard Mountain
W. S. Mountain
Pennsylvania
J. P. Mountain
Ross Mountain
Uri
Castoria
Tiehi
Society
Masonic
B. OF
A. Y
Court OF Honor
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
F. P. Hibbard
C. C
F. L. Bihlmeier
K. of R
Banner Lodge
Workmans Hall
Mollie Wiles
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
W. F. Tobias
C. H. Lemkau
Josephine Stineman
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma _ Hoefflin
Kate Parvin
Myrtle Kirk
Res Muscatine Hive No
Carrie Harris
Nellie Lucas
F. O. E. Muscatine Aerte No
Fagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
L. E. Aickens
W. F
M. P. Goff
Muscatin Castle
Cor
Third and Avenue
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
M. W. Stapleman
J. A. Leyda
Electa
Hallie Pitchforth
Emma Manlove
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