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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
3
City agency list for reader convenience
Journal Agencies are listed with multiple city locations and store names including Best Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toberg Bros. grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chavka's Grocery West Bill J H W Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office West 83rd Street.
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Journal
Best Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toberg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chavka’s
West Bill
J. HW. Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zyl
New York
West 83Rd Street
Broken OCR Note About Editorial Office in Beil Detected
Fragmented text from an OCR page mentions an editorial office in Beil and references telephone lines and a date code. No clear events, people, or places are legible enough to summarize a coherent news item.
Publisher Swears May 1909 Muscatine Journal Circulation
F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the May 1909 circulation figures for the paper. He notes the 10 000 booster trip copies dated May 11 and 12 are excluded. Subscribed and sworn before Notary F W Eversmeyer on June 3 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Scar
Die & Hoost
Ieee
Enee
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Ilowae
F. W. Eversmeyer
Notary Public
Colleges and universities shape a higher purpose in the middle west
An eminent educator questions the veneer metaphor for colleges and defends the middle west’s institutions. The author argues graduates emerge with clearer purpose, sharper insight, and cleaner lives, better prepared to face life’s difficulties, contrasting with elite eastern schools. The piece notes that only a few individuals achieve great scholarly fame.
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East
Middle West
The Practical Purpose of College Education
The text argues that most students will become everyday citizen builders, not elite scholars. A successful college outcome is measured by creating capable workers, home makers, voters, and community contributors who apply education in shop, factory, office, and home.
Things They Say Burlington Hawkeye Quote
A Burlington Hawkeye column warns readers not to welcome guilty individuals into their homes, insisting no one should assume even casual comforts if accused or suspected of wrongdoing. The comment frames local caution about hospitality toward alleged wrongdoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hawkeye
No Guilty Fly
Trunk Found in Chinatown Sparks Controversy
A trunk discovered yesterday in New York Citys Chinese quarter fuels a xenophobic debate as critics urge white women to avoid missionary work among Chinese communities amid rising racial tensions.
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Burlington Gazette
New York City
Elmira Game Postponed For Circus
In Elmira New York a state league baseball game was postponed to make way for a circus. The home team in that city is described as playing surprisingly poorly.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Elmira
N. Y
Ministerial union plans stag picnic for next Sunday
The ministerial union of Muscatine plans a stag picnic for next Sunday. A committee was appointed to arrange it but remains quietly silent on the picnic’s menu and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ministerial Union of
Fourth of July Plans Feature Noise and Balloon Race
Citizens favor a safe and sane Fourth of July with plenty of sound and high power fireworks. The plan includes a balloon ascension and an automobile race to add excitement for spectators.
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Council Bluffs
Jury Convicts Mrs. Kauffmann of Battery in Settlement
In Ottumwa Courier report the South Dakota jury fails to convict Mrs. Kauffmann of murder but convicts her of battery and fines her one hundred dollars to help cover board costs.
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Ottumwa
South Dakota
Gould Divorce Trial Sparks Headlines in New York Papers
The Cedar Falls Record notes the Gould divorce trial in New York drawing major daily coverage. Evidence presented suggests Mrs. Gould drinks heavily and flaunts dress, aligning with the reputations of the vulgar rich class.
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Cedar Falls
Gould
New York
Major Lacey Misjudges Towa Sentiment in Tariff Fight
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports Major Lacey claims Towa backs Cummins and Dolliver in tariff battles, but historical margins show he is often wrong by tens of thousands of votes. This instance appears even larger.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Major Lacey
Towa
Cummins and Dolliver
Delano declines ministerial post over railroading and diplomacy schooling
President Frederick A. Delano of the Wabash rejects appointing a minister to China citing his knowledge of railroading and lack of schooling in diplomacy. The commentary notes the value of sticking to one’s strongest expertise.
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Keokuk Gate City
China
Frederick A. Delano
Gould Suit Sparks Reflections On Wealth And Happiness
The Davenport Times notes that enough details of the Gould divorce suit have been published to spark gratitude for a cottage home, a happy family, and good health. It laments wealth’s temptations and questions trading simple happiness for Gould wealth.
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Davenport
Gould
Iowa splits with senators in last fall primary
The Sioux City Tribune notes Iowa showed little sympathy for its senators and representatives in the last fall primary. It argues the state rejected the major’s standpat stance and sided with Cummins in fighting for his causes, though not succeeding in the Senate.
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Sioux City
Du buque Times-Journal Opposes Downward Revision
The Odebolt Chronicle notes the Dubuque Times-Journal’s opposition to progressive and free trade stances while accusing it of backing Republican downward revision. It claims Allison Republicans and Taft supporters endorse reductions, challenging Aldrich and followers on the issue.
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Odebolt Chronicle
Dubuque
Reminiscences of long ago on mule hunt tale
The success of St. John and Lee in tracing stolen animals ten days ago came from driving a mule with five horses. The unusual animal drew attention, giving pursuers steady updates on the thieves course, aided by the mule’s army service.
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Messrs. St. John and Lee
Infant Scald Injury Reported At Pine And Fifth
An infant of John Caster near Pine and Fifth streets was badly scalded in the face when a bucket of boiled milk fell from a shelf onto it on the floor. M Harrigan had about an inch of his palate removed by Dr. Higgins of Millersburg. Alderman Schmidt’s proposal to extend fire limits to Fourth Street was approved by the council. The fire department announced Gal Bitzer as chief and John Binhof as assistant chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caster
Pine and
Fifth Streets
M. Harrigan
Dr. Higgins
Millersburg
Ald. Schmidt
Fourth Street
Fire Department
Gal. Bitzer
John Binhoff
Cavenaugh
Carrington
P Jackson Leaves for Evanston Graduation
Mrs P Jackson departed last evening to attend her son Douglas's graduation in Evanston Illinois. John Mackay has received notice of a pension granted for permanent injury.
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P. Jackson
Douglas
Evanston
John Mackay
Supporter Critiques Aldrich Bill in Iowa Opposition
A supporter of the late Senator Allison criticizes Aldrich and his bill, questioning how any Iowan could justify the measure. The brief notes regional contention and calls out party lines amid the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Iowa
Aldrich
Duty and Desire Entangle Carrington in Family Fraud
Carrington harbors a document revealing a multi millionaire Henry Cavenaugh’s fraudulent dividend scheme. He weighs exposing the crime against duty and social expectations while the lure of love and a hidden grandfather loom. The old serpent of finance becomes his moral trial.
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Carrington
Henry Cavenaugh
Cavenaugh
Croesus
Return of Frank Fuller Joins Paudhet’s Band After Ten Years
Frank Fuller, once a local resident, has come back to accept a position with Herman Gremmel and will play slide trombone with Paudhet’s band. He previously served as trombone soloist at the Newton Methodist church. H. H. Arnold’s Methodist Sunday school class enjoyed a picnic at the old fair grounds.
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Frank Fuller
Newton
Pella
Herman Gremmel
Fuller
Paudhet
H. H. Arnold
Methodist Sunday School
Old Fair Grounds
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Sold in Willimantic Return to Health
A Willimantic woman recounts five years of severe female troubles and doctors with no relief before taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts decades of use and claims the remedy cures displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities backache and nervous prostration.
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Willimantic
Conn
Smith
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ezra Donovan
Beaux and Bees in a Tangled Civic Intrigue
Carrington debates a delicate social clash amid a Cavenaugh feud and a duke fixation. The scene shifts from a doorway to circling doves as a crucial document arrives, foreshadowing a legal or social tangle. The plot hints at a continuation.
Fearful Slaughter of Deadly Microbes Using Dr King’s Discovery
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for throat and lung diseases at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with prices 50 cents and 1.00.
West Liberty residents bid farewell and visit notes
Delayed. Miss Goldie Bilder back from Cumberland returns home. locals record trains, visits by Mrs. E A Scott and Miss Matie, Miss Agnes Hayes en route to Davenport, and many other travelers and social events aboard the same week. Rev. Brown retirement and Hills Ta Presbyterian meeting noted. Wedding invitation to Miss Henrietta E. Wiese and Albert H. Freers announced for June 23 1909 near Atalissa.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Goldie Bilderback
Cumberland
Ivan Noland
West Sixth Street
E. A. Scott
Matie
Davenport
Agnes Hayes
Iowa City
Rock Rapids
J. B. Luse
George Osborn
Broken Bow
Superior
Neb
F. W. Cline
Omaha
Wash. Jackson
Presbytery
David Brown
Hills
Brown
Hillis Maxson
Oxford
Springdale
Tea Shannon
Nichols
George Baxter
Seattle
Wash
J. W. Fuller
Marengo
Charlie Statten
West Branch
Muscatine
Elmer B. Lane
H. C. Lane
Calhoun Street
Mt. Vernon
Lake Geneva
Wis
Michigan
Clara Hill
A. W. Hollingsworth
Taswell
Colo
Des Moines
Henrietta E. Wiese
William Wiese
Sarah
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mollie Dilling Farm
Fourth Street
Colorado
Beautiful Northwest Bride Chooses Railroad Man in Menominee
Miss Rose Hanly renowned as the northwest’s most beautiful girl will wed Nicholas Myers on June 22 in Menominee Michigan. Myers, a railroad insider, has served as private secretary to S N Harrison of Prestigo, superintendent of the Wisconsin Michigan Railroad. Hanly is a social figure and skilled musician with award winning photographs.
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Menominee, Mich
Rose Hanly
Northwest
Cupid
Nicholas Myers
S. N. Harrison
Prestigo
Wisconsin-Michigan Railroad Company
Hanly
Infant daughter of Union Valley couple dies at home
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Fairies of Union Valley died at the family home on Thursday evening.
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Mrs. Owen Fairies
Union Valley
Special Excursion Fares via Grand Trunk Railway System 1909
Grand Trunk Railway offers round trip fares from Chicago to Montreal, Quebec, Temagami, Portland, Old Orchard, Boston, New York, Atlantic City, Asbury Park and many other Canada and New England/Jersey Coast destinations. Tickets valid 30 days with liberal stopovers. St Lawrence River and Rapids included at higher fares. Obtain timetables and literature by mail from W. S. Cookson, A G P A, 135 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
Quebec
Temagami
Portland
Old Orchard
Boston
New York
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
Canada
New England
Jersey
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
W. S. Cookson
Adams Street
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Association
Harold Macgrath
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Chapter
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Belmont
Miss Robson
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August Belmont
Kentucky
Mr. Belmont
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer
G. M. Titus
Airdome
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