City Agency Directory From The Journal
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including Faet Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street Toberg Bros. Grocery Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chavka's Grocery West Fill J H Y Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Once 30 34 West 83rd Street.
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Faet Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Stree
South Muscatine
Toberg Bros
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chavka's
West Fill
J. HY Fuller
Wm. van Zyl
New York
West 83Rd Street
Bell Telephone Admits Editorial Office In Mississippi Valley
A fragmented notice lists Bell Telephone related offices and a Mississippi Valley site with business names and address fragments. The readable text implies a telecom office or business listing with Bell branding and local location details.
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Bell
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Mississippi Valley
Finca Dba
Muscatine Journal May 1909 circulation affirmed
F D Throop publisher swears the May 1909 circulation of the Muscatine Journal, excluding 10 000 booster trip copies May 11 12, 1909. Notary F W Eversmeyer attests June 3 1909 with seal.
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Muscatine Journal
Tia Pues
O.ene
Sun
Ecc
Bevin Noses
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
It's a Man's Work in Murder of Elsie Sigel
The column discusses conflicting theories about the Elsie Sigel murder in a Chinese mission room. It notes the case exposes frail human nature and questions wider social systems involving young girls used as teachers for Chinese students.
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Elsie Sigel
Don Juan
Mission Work Under Fire in Chicago Debate
The piece critiques city missions and tests of their methods. It cites Elsie Sigel’s death and labels the methods as flawed fruits of promoting Christian love. The Chicago Tribune argues the Chinese mission should continue but be led by men, not women.
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Elsie Sigel
Chicago Tribune
Adel social light faces church trial for whist play
Mrs Minnie Douglass of Adel has been found guilty after a church trial for playing whist and faces possible expulsion. The case has sparked debate, with reports of support from about fifty women and criticism of the process, described as a farce by some, while others urge reform of the discipline.
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Minnie Douglass
Adel
Methodist Episcopal Church
Douglass
Sioux City Journal
the Journal
Israel
The New England Way in Washington Diplomacy and Influence
A sharp, historical sketch of New England’s influence in Washington politics and urban lore. It notes tariff practices, seniority in Congress, and the naming of fashionable avenues after New England states, with a nod to misperceptions and regional pride in the capital.
Remarkable Cherry Creek Gold Specimen Shocks Onlookers
I F Sansom recently returned from the gold regions and displayed a vial of gold particles from Cherry Creek. The sample is fine and scale-like, valued at about sixty cents by weight, yet it cost him around two hundred dollars to obtain.
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I. F. Sansom
Cherry Creek
Graduation Exercises Program for High School
The program for the high school graduation on Thursday June 24 at 8 p m includes music and prayer followed by essays by D Van Dam Clara Satterthwaite Belle Sinnett John Krug Eva Johnson and Clara Lil Libridge with an essay and valedictory and the presentation of diplomas by R.
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D. van Dam
Clara Satterthwaite
Belle Sinnett
John Krug
Eva Johnson
Clara Lillibridge
Musser Elected President of Board Amid Benediction
The board members gathered for a ceremony as Musser assumed the presidency. Address-A and Kissell attended as part of the proceedings and offered benediction at the close.
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Musser
Kissell
Weather Snapshot From the Past
Thirty years ago on June twenty two Sunday warm weather noted. Twenty years ago J P Walton reported a cold night with 47 degrees above zero. Mild conditions for late June made for pleasant sleeping conditions.
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J. P. Walton
Fire Flares From Coal Pile At Hunt Yard
Ten years ago a still fire alarm was turned in noting a blaze at J. B. Hunt's coal pile. The flaming pile burned fiercely until control was gained, with warnings that hot weather increases fire risk in coal piles. Rev. Pliny Fry traveled to Oskaloosa to attend the State Sunday School convention opening there today.
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J. B. Hunt
Pliny Fry
Oskaloosa
Real estate prompts renaming nerves on avenues and states
Ohio avenue is the town’s tenderloin hub while most states are mocked as real estate ploys. Georgia avenue spurred protest over naming, Congress changed it to Georgia avenue, yet locals flaunt the old name. New England dominates affluent avenues in the capital. City Globe-Gazette hails Mrs How ard Gould as a corker.
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Ohio
Georgia
Washington
Brightwood
Georgia Avenue
Congress
New England
Waverly Farmer Credits God After Bountiful Harvest Hope
In Waverly area, a cheerful German farmer says he never fears weather or crops. He works hard at seed time, expects a harvest, and notes that they get exactly what they earn. He adds that they also have a good God.
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Waverly
Ames College Criticized For Narrow Course View
The Cedar Rapids Republican rebukes critics of Ames College for focusing only on agricultural studies. It argues against the idea that the school should produce solely farmers and agricultural experts.
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Cedar Rapids
Ames
Senate Criticized for Sanction and Taxation Justice Critique
The writer denounces the senate as the most sanctimonious body in the United States and laments its speed in allocating tariff and taxation justice. A sharp comparison to its promptness in electing a temporary chaplain is used to argue for broader reform.
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Waterloo
Senate
United States
Western church funds pastor trip to Europe
A Davenport church presented its pastor with a $50 purse and ordered a vacation to visit Europe. It is implied that a wealthy member may have arranged to ship prize cattle to Europe, enabling the pastor to travel aboard the cattle ship.
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Davenport
Europe
Illinia Democrat Lorimer Opposed Tax Rise on Print
The Honorable Lorimer, backed by Illinois Democrats for senator, opposes the income tax and voted to raise the print paper schedule from $2 to $4. The Waterloo Times-Tribune offers columns to any Illinois Democrat wishing to defend themselves.
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Waterloo
Peace conference sighting in cluttered harbor report
The article notes a crowded ground with soldiers and fleets clogging harbors as the czar and the kaiser travel far to find space for a peace conference. It reflects wartime diplomacy and the challenge of locating a venue amid military deployments.
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Council Bluffs
Thaw Hearing Deferred to July Sixth
Waterloo Reporter reports Harry K. Thaw’s latest sanity hearing postponed until July 6 to allow the judge to observe his behavior on the Fourth of July.
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Waterloo
Harry Thaw
Standpatters defend Taft policy of silence
Des Moines Register and Leader notes standpatters who backed Taft’s quiet diplomacy will now explain why he found it necessary to butt in. The piece frames the shift as a response to changing political demands and aims to justify the president’s outspoken move.
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Des Moines Register
Taft
Katherine Clemmons Gould Faces Testimony About Snoring
Burlington Gazette reports on Katherine Clemmons Gould as a witness testifies she snored loudly, a detail cited in court. The testimony centers on personal habits amid the ongoing case, highlighting in gossip tone the witness interaction and potential influence on proceedings.
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Burlington Gazette
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Russian torpedo boat scores direct hit in target test
Sioux City Journal notes the odd highlight as a Russian torpedo boat managed a hit on its target, a surprising outcome amid testing and reporting.
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Sioux City Journal
Local residents and visitors listed in Wellman notes
Mrs. D. F. Kirkpatrick returns from Dubuque with companions to visit friends in Wellman and Washington. Ida Starr finishes spring teaching in Highland township. Miss Ella Weller back from Iowa City hospital. Harry Turnipseed to summer school in Iowa City. Mamie to Cedar Falls. Anna Young and daughter return to Keokuk after visit with Wm. Henn. Cresswell family visiting J. W. McKinley home. Amos Hull ill. Pearl Debenhbarger returns to Nebraska after millinery work. W. A. Curl visits Washington. Mrs. S. M. Gardner visits Lisbon, J. M. Dodds home. Catherine Trieschmann and Chas. Hamilton return from Mount Vernon for summer. Charles graduates from business college. Esta Lewis visits Catharine England. T D Adams and F L Kirkpatrick visit Washington. Emma Valenta departs for Oklahoma. Local youth attend county institute at Washington.
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Wellman
D. F. Kirkpatrick
Dubuque
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Washington
Ida Starr
Highland Township
Ella Weller
Homeopathic
Iowa City
Harry Turnipseed
Mamie
Cedar Falls
Anna Young
Keokuk
Wm. Henn
Claude Cresswell
Clifford
J. W. McKinley
Amos Hull
Oklahoma
County Institute
Oh, Poor Back Warns of Kidney and Bladder Disease
The ad warns that kidney and bladder disease stem from uric acid, causing back aches and pains. It promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a cure, claims broad relief, and offers a free trial by mail from E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago. It cites Wallace H. Brunner of Omaha as a cured customer.
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de Witt
Bright
Wallace H. Brunner
Ohio St
Omaha
Neb
Brunner
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
The Cove of Carrington and the Cavenaugh Ghost
Carrington wrestles with a blackmailing temptation after discovering papers that could ruin the Cavenaugh family. He plans to reveal the truth to Kate while Vowing to act with honesty, even at personal ruin, as Cavenaugh resists a marriage to a lower status suitor. The NJ country estate era frames a looming clash of duty and desire.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh, claiming to cure all stages and offering a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. The copy urges sending testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and notes availability from all druggists, with a parallel mention of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Flatt
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
West Liberty Social Roundup Sees Visitors and Departures
Mrs Roy Kinch of Chicago and sister Miss Dollie Knott left West Liberty after a several day visit with Dr H J Knott. Anna Brown Wilton will visit sister Mrs Lou Kapfer. Mrs S Rhodes Sioux City visits sister Mrs G B Stephens. Mrs William Ribbink Muscatine departs after a multiday visit. Mrs R G Smith Chicago plans short stay at West Branch then returns. Harry Parry returns from Muscatine after weekend visit.
Local residents on weekend visits and travels
Mr and Mrs William Preiss left noon train Saturday for Moline and Davenport to visit relatives. Mrs Hannah Smith and Miss Lydia Reece visited West Branch. Mrs Abbie Irish of Iowa City visits sister Barbara Kinney and niece S R Propst on East Third Street. Elaine McAdams guests at Mrs Nash Nichols. Lina Stephens and daughter Mrs E J Whisler left for Chicago after visiting Alex Stewart family on East Fourth. Henry Melick visited Muscatine. Mrs Anderson Chapman from Muscatine departs. Misses June and Salome Wheeler return from Sigourney to prepare move to Eugene Oregon. Margaret Miller of Iowa City visits A W Anderson at Lou Romaine home Calhoun. Nyle Jones Iowa City and Nellie Halderman Boulder Colo guests of J W McElravy East Third. Zed Ellyson returns from Downey after visiting Ed Ellyson. Lillie Bornholdt Davenport leaves after visiting A E Scott and W McMahon. Mrs Joe Miesky Nichols changes trains en route from Iowa City. Lucile Eves Miriam Evans Vern Osborn return from Musachine after visit. Mrs Frank Speight hosts a six o'clock dinner for Mrs George Ward with guests Mesdames McMahon Beyer Brooke Smith and Miss Drake. Mrs Heppenstall returns from Iowa City with niece Mrs Henry Negus. Mrs W C Detwiler visits Muscatine. Ella Haldeman departs for Downing Missouri after visiting S N Haldeman. Mrs S M Watson of Muscatine visits with S R Propst East Third Street.
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William Preiss
Nichols
Moline
Davenport
Hannah Smith
Lydia Reece
West Branch
Abbie Irish
Iowa City
Barbara Kinney
S. R. Propst
East Third Street
Ela McAdams
June
Salome Wheeler
Sigourney
Lou Hauer
Eugene
Ore
Margaret Miller
A. W. Anderson
Lou Romaine
Calhoun Street
Nyle Jones
Nellie Halderman
Boulder
Col
J. W. McElravy
R. W. Brooke
R. T. Smith
Lucy Drake
Heppenstall
Henry Negus
W. C. Detwiler
Muscatine
Ella Haldeman
S. N. Haldeman
West Sixth Street
Downing Mo
S. M. Watson
Vacation destinations by Grand Trunk Railway routes
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers resorts across Canada New England and the Jersey Coast with special low round trip fares. Send your budget for rail fare and a publication detailing routes and fares will be mailed to you. W S Cookson A G P A 135 Adams Street Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Canada
New England
Jersey
W. S. Cookson
Adams Street
Chicago
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