Journal establishes local paper agencies for readers
The Journal announces branch agencies around the city where papers can be bought and subscriptions or ads left. If a subscriber misses a paper, they may obtain one at any agency by giving their name. News items may also be left. these agencies serve as convenient Journal offices. W. C. A. Buoth's Drug Store in South Muscatine and W. S. Stewart's Store in Musserville near the street car end.
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The
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Iowa Telephone Co. Business office notes
Readable lines indicate business office references for Iowa Telephone Co and Mississippi Valley New Line. Mentions editorial rooms and ringing counts, suggesting a telecommunication note or timetable fragment from the era. The fragment preserves entities like Iowa Telephone Co and Mississippi Valley.
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Iowa Telephone Co
Mississippi Valley
New Line
Indiana Baptist Convention Opens in New Albany
The annual Baptist State convention opened in New Albany Indiana with a number of noted divines present. The session will continue tomorrow as church matters of interest are discussed.
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Indiana Baptist Convention
New Albany
Ind
Baptist Church
Large Enrollment Heralds Openings of a Normal Institute
The article reports a large early enrollment with 174 registered on the first day and notes additional names since yesterday. Prof. O'Shea lectured on practical teaching methods, stressing expression, positive guidance, and the value of living with and guiding pupils.
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O’shea
Soil quality lesson sparks country teachers interest
A class conducted a soil study by exhibiting samples from different regions to classify them. The aim was to engage country teachers and spark pupil interest in nature study through hands on soil analysis.
Retail Clerks Union Officers Chosen At Evening Meeting
The Retail Clerks Union held an engaging meeting last evening to elect officers for the next term. Officers include President H. J. Rutherford and 1st Vice President Wim Freer with C. F. Schroeder as Vice President. Other posts filled by J. J. Engel, Will Scholton, O. L. Pyeatt, Ida Engel, Amelia Eberhardt, and trustees Wm Freers H. H. Sharar John Wessels. Delegates to the Trades and Labor Assembly include Will Scholton Garrett Wiggers and Mrs Emma Lamphen, the national organizer of the R. C. I. P. A., who is visiting the city today.
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O. L. Pyeatt
Ida Engel
Amelia Eberhardt
Wm. Freers
H. H. Sharrar
John Wessels
Trades and Labor Assembly
Will Scholton
Garrett Wiggers
Emma Lamphen
Galesburg
Ill
Muscatine to consider Masser library proposal at council
The Muscatine city council will hear a formal proposal from P M Masser for a public library building this Thursday. The Library Association offers its books worth about a thousand dollars to stock the new library from opening day, and an election on the library issue will follow the water works vote on July 10. Citizens and organizations are urged to attend to show support for the project.
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P. M. Masser
Muscatine
Library Association
Lettsville Co-Operative Store Sample Policy Mention
An old Lettsville Co-Operative Store note mentions positions such as foreman and clerks including coffee and supply roles. The fragment suggests choosing among brown coffee samples and how sample quantities may be handled. The readable text provides roles and a sampling idea without a full event.
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Lettsville Co-Operative
Library Committee Meeting Notice at Commercial Club
All library committees are requested to meet at the Commercial Club rooms at 8 oclock tomorrow evening Wednesday. W G Block secretary committee.
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W. G. Block
Sec
Sead for Skin Secrets offered worldwide
An advertisement notes availability of a skin secret product with free samples and claims distribution by Porter Deva axp Crem, Comr., Sole Prope., Boston, promoted globally.
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Porter Deva Axp Crem
Boston
Mothers Club Meeting Discusses National Congress Reports
The Mothers Club of Muscatine met at Mrs. Ashcraft’s home to review National Congress of Mothers reports from Des Moines. A key article argued mothers educate patriots and promote equal rights, with emphasis on home training and national heritage.
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Mothers’ Club
Lincoln
Washington
America
Lettsville Notes Highlight Visits and Local Happenings
Rev Mahaffe traveled to Chicago on Saturday and returned Monday. Wm Barnett and family plan a visit to Centerville Iowa this week. U B conference Tuesday afternoon. Architect Crull moves the millinery store building westward. Garrett Bros shipped cattle to Chicago and other livestock. D W Paine may build on Cherry Street. Mr Dickinson of New York arrives for safe and time clock work. Miss Shellbury learns of sister's Clinton Iowa death. Daisy Leiberknecht visits home from Muscatine. Wm Reiner injured by horse. Dr Thompson attended.
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Wm. Moles
Guthrie County
Iowa
Wm. Reiner
Dr. Thompson
D. W. Paine
Cherry Street
Garrett Bros
Chicago
Shellbury
Commercial Hotel
Clinton
Daisy Leiberknecht
Muscatine
H. Lieberknecht
Reckless Driving Causes Buggy Crash in North Mulberry
An accident near North Mulberry involved J. L. Giesler's buggy when speeding parties collided with him. He was thrown to the ground behind the horse and sustained bruises and a severe shock but was taken home and not believed to have serious injuries.
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J. L. Giesler
North Mulberry
Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs Ad
An old advertisement promotes Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs with a claim of no cure and no pay. Sold by J. J. Havercamp as the sole agent at 25 cents.
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J. J. Havercamp
Auditorium Fire Destroys $50,000 Venue in Des Moines
Des Moines, June 19. A large auditorium used for a convention hall burned down, destroying seats and scenery valued at $5,000 with $25,000 insured. The blaze, likely incendiary, led the board to plan immediate rebuilding. The national musicians convention relocates to Chautauqua grounds for three days, and a new venue will host the August 1 Republican state convention. Baren R. Sherman awarded a $350 monthly pension by act of Congress after ruin from a failed Waterloo fire insurance venture and a Shiloh wound.
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Des Moines
Commercial Exchange
T. W. Pr. Chase Amusement Company
Auditorium
National Convention of Musicians
Chautauqua
Foster's Opera House
Baren R. Sherman
Iowa
Congress
Sherman
Waterloo
Lightning rod fever grips Wright county farmers
Belmond Iowa June 19 Ed Glendy of Clarion promotes a rush ing lightning rod business among Wright county farmers. The piece notes a decades old revival of lightning rod mania with many landowners now installing two or three steel rods to conduct the electric flood.
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Belmond
Ed Glendy
Clarion
Wright County
Iowa
Glendy
Chicago Markets Trade Data and Livestock Receipts
Special dispatch notes mixed market activity in Chicago with hog and cattle receipts, prices range for hogs and wheat details, and comparisons to Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis. Officials report light to moderate gains in futures and cash markets amid fluctuating demand.
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Neavy
Kansas City
Omaha
Mnneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Muscatine Market Prices June 18 Muscatine Iowa
A market summary lists prices across categories from wood and coal to grain, hay, livestock, dairy, hay and miscellaneous goods. Includes specifics on wood prices 4.00 to 4.50 for boards lime cement coal oats corn rye and more with livestock like hogs calves cattle and lambs, and fruits vegetables and hardware items. Continuous daily market data shows regional pricing and market conditions described as unsteady or slow.
Nickel Plate adds 27 hour Chicago New York daily run
The Nickel Plate Road inaugurates a 27 hour daily service between Chicago and New York starting May 6. It promises unexcelled dining car service at popular prices. Trains depart from Van Buren Street station with City Ticket Offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Telephone Central 2057 and Harrison 205.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren St
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
Telephone Central
Harrison
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