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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
3
The note touts this newspaper as the official paper for city and county with circulation greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily, asserting unmatched reach.
Payne and Young lead operations at the Chicago office located in the Marquette Building.
The Journal enumerates convenient city agencies including Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 2nd etreet South Muscatine Toberg Bros grocery Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey arenas Keklerville Charka's Grocery West Hill J H H Fuller Grocery 2n4 Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Fragmentary OCR lists telephones and Bell offices with partial station names and numbers in a Mississippi Valley context. The snippet mentions a business office for Bell and a writorial office, suggesting an old telecommunication or postal directory item.
Sworn detailed circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal for May 1909 shows reported circulation figures. The document lists totals around 6 000 to 9 000 with multiple day ranges and margin notes reflecting distribution attestations.
Publisher F D Throop swears the May 1909 print run and circulation numbers, excluding 10 000 booster-trip copies on May 11 12. Notary F W Eversmeyer attests the statement.
A Washington D. C. street railway controversy argues the fault lies not with government or company but with the people who crowd into overcrowded cars despite propriety and comfort, in cases brought by the federal authorities.
The Interstate Commerce Commission probes Washington street railways for crowding and mismanagement. Federal attorneys filed cases against the street car companies after complaints of overcrowded cars and lack of seating. Companies argue they should be discharged with costs due to a depraved community, insisting the public bears responsibility for overcrowding.
The Des Moines Tribune argues for an income tax as a means to shift taxation from the poor to the rich, criticizing tariff tied proposals that would raise costs on cotton sugar and kerosene. The Cedar Rapids Optimus denounces reform rhetoric as impracticable, echoing Roosevelt's critique of labels and opposition to change.
Fifty years ago today was Sunday and a note about 40 years past describes a man calling himself A. B. Deming selling township agency for a patent churn to farmers. Notes were signed then tricks led to a hasty exit from Davenport. The piece mentions road advocacy and Aldrich’s tariff stance as progressive.
Thirty years ago Muscatine prepared an at home celebration with O G Jack arranging a 14 column program. It would list fire department militia bands city officials public buildings points of interest and other information, printed accurately for the event.
Tomorrow marks the opening of bids for Muscatine’s proposed new high bridge with several major firms already on site and more planning to attend. Also the German Lutheran Sunday school plans a picnic in Hershey’s pasture, with transport by car.
A collection of wry maxims and observations on relationships gender roles and social behavior. Witty lines question decorum and the puzzle of education with playful irony and thoughtful quips.
A surreal scene shows a pedestrian narrowly escaping death as traffic streams from all directions. A runaway airship descends above, and the man leverages a manhole cover to dive into a subway tunnel just as danger converges.
A poetic meditation appears with Mary Wheeler by June Ainslee and a Kansas City Journal quip. The verse contrasts churchly purification with worldly toil and questions of happiness in engagement amid pursuits like rowing tennis golf and dogs.
About eleven this morning a fire alarm drew several hundred firefighters and spectators to the Freeman building at Second and Sycamore. A small two by four blaze under the roof was found and quickly extinguished after water applied to the right spot. The event was viewed as overreaction, as the fire was stopped before spreading.
Inspectors appointed by city councils will visit every household at period end to determine if orders have been carried out. Those failing to comply will be fined. German scientists report discovery of an aquatic plant that could kill mosquitoes and destroy breeding sites.
S A Thompson argues that high transport costs drain billions yearly. He urges making rivers navigable as a bold solution to stop the loss and spur cheap transportation rates.
Advertisement urges readers to start Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to tone strengthen a weak run down system and convince them to obtain a bottle at once. The tone is promotional and targets health claims for the tonic.
A quoted line from Keokuk Gate City ponders why God created angels and women with the answer that angels were made to whisper good thoughts to women and women to whisper good thoughts to men.
E. O. Kiser of Keota and his wife and daughter left Davenport recently for a long automobile journey toward Portland Maine and beyond, pursuing a multi city itinerary and new sights.
Waterloo Courier notes Germany's thorough approach as it enforces laws and insists on mosquito eradication. The piece portrays a German soldier and government inspector as emblematic of order while detailing malaria districts being served notices to exterminate pests.
Oskaloosa Herald notes researchers in the department of agriculture have long studied papermaking and believe cornstalk fibers yield superior paper. They foresee a revolutionary shift in papermaking within a few years based on these experiments.
The Wright brothers will be honored with medals for the record their air monster set in Europe. Publicity surrounding the brothers should make them a major attraction at the state fair.
Mr. Brian travels to Chicago to deliver lectures as part of preparations for upcoming delegate work. The schedule remains open with ample time before efforts to round up delegates commence.
Des Moines Register and Leader notes Hobson appears hair thinning yet his long warned war scare now has a notable whiskered growth.
The Keokuk Constitution-Democrat notes that President Roosevelt's rebuke to the wealthy may have little impact while tariff supporters keep aligning with powerful interests.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, and is taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
Des Moines Capital reports Iowa Daily Newspaper Publishers backed a law to require publicity of school board meetings. Board members fear reporters at meetings, believing it signals suspicion. Publishers seek transparency for public good, arguing far more money is handled than the public knows.
Cedarville reports include Mr. McMean visiting Atalissa last week. Mr. and Mrs. Brunner of Muscatine spent Sunday with Isador Roellie. Elmer McGowan and family dined at Charley Passamore's. Mrs. Horn of Muscatine is ill at her daughter Mrs. J Farrel's home. William Graham and Albert Gertz were in West Liberty on business. Frank Lindle's family enjoyed a Sunday carriage ride. A group also spent Sunday at Hen-
Community members including Fred Buckman and Henry Eckhardt visited Nichols while Mrs Miller and Mrs Gamble shopped in Muscatine. Miss Sarah James ended a term of school. A large picnic featured a long program with numerous recitations by local children and several drill numbers.
When digestion is normal bowel action is regular and appetites are good. If appetite falters and bowels are unsettled a dose of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets can help. They strengthen the digestive organs regulate appetite and improve bowel movement.
Residents attend gatherings and visit relatives in Rock Island Moline Muscatine Buffalo Prairie and nearby towns. Attenders include Mrs. Isaac Foster Dr J H Beadle Rev J B Smith and the Vanattas with social events raising funds for the Ladies Aid Society at the M E church.
In Stockton on June 19 most residents attended a local bird shooting event. Miss Viola and Ethyn Bohnsack, with Phylora, returned to Muscatine Monday after spending Saturday and Sunday at their parents' home. Mr and Mrs Geo Dittmer spent.
Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Dittmer. A land sale north of Stockton failed to sell the farm. Garlock heirs’ farm sold Tuesday in Davenport courthouse to Ben Benshoof and Egbert Garlock. Other locals, visitors, and lodge attendance noted.
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