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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
11
The Journal declares L P Loomis as managing editor and notes its status as the official paper of city and county government. It lists membership in the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press, signaling wide professional ties and press legitimacy.
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The Daily Journal is issued every evening in the week except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly 19 cents per week. Daily one year by mail 3.00, 411 mail subscriptions strictly in advance. Semi-Weekly one year.
Payne & Young handle operations in New York at 34 Westward Street and Chicago at 759 Marquete Building with both offices under their management.
The Journal lists a series of city landmarks and stores for reader convenience including Hill, Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine Toborgs Bros groc on Oregon street, A Busch's Drug Store on Her shy avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
When the operator answers ask for person or department number wanted. No. 1 F. D. Throop publisher managing editor. No. 8 city editor. No. 4 society editor. No. 5 composing room or mail room. 7 H. E. Dreter advertising manager. For the business office call either Number 26 or 27.
Dispatches from London describe the coronation as a blend of medieval pageantry and modern spectacle. The event highlights a contrast between royal ceremony and democratic rule, with crowds and festive attire while real power remains with constitutional ministers.
English readers debate gender roles as American women elicit sharp commentary. E Phillips Oppenheim, famed novelist, sailed from New York aboard the Oceanic and spoke with reporters before departure. He offered views on social mores and the royal spectacle unfolding in England as he prepared to return to his native land.
The interview with Mr. Oppenheim paints American women as stunning yet self contained and devoid of sentiment, contrasting them with sentimental English women. He commends American society but complains they chase hats and self possession, while English women favor sentiment and enduring charm.
Report from a small exchange notes a pitcher loses his arm in an accident. The terse item downplays the incident as part of a wider, ongoing pattern noted by locals. No names or dates are provided.
A Des Moines team has achieved eleven wins and forty seven losses this season, indicating a challenging campaign with a poor win rate and ongoing performance concerns.
A Washington dispatch reports a Democratic congressman acknowledging that free trade would harm the wool industry, forcing Democrats to abandon universal tariff repeal. The piece notes regional splits over liquor, drys, and party unity, concluding Democrats align with Republicans on a protective tariff.
The Burlington Hawk-eye notes Carnegie grew from poverty to wealth through hard work and saving. He advised youth to save one dollar from every five earned, claiming adherence would curb complaints about poverty and promote financial discipline.
Henry A Paine a Second street butcher left the city on the morning of the 13th to cross the river for cattle and has not been seen since. Aged about 25, medium height with sandy hair and whiskers, he came from Rhode Island a few months ago and had no local relatives. His shop is under Homer Spencer and his clothes lie at Mrs Hess's home where he boarded.
Forty years ago Marshal Ewing arrested P. Garrity, a raftsman known for his strength, and Judge Williams fined him five dollars and costs after he caressed another raftsman over the head with a club in front of the Ogilvie House.
Thirty years ago a grand procession led by the City Cornet band was announced with a picnic to be held at the fair grounds. The programme would be published in due course.
Editorial excerpt urges balance in spending and saving to improve life conditions and business abilities. It counsels avoiding extreme miserliness or prodigality and promotes developing well rounded personal potential.
Miss Billie Burke and Mary Garden praise the west in cheerful flowers at Keokuk Gate City. Sarah Bernhardt on her farewell tour nets $750000 and declares a benediction on the republic as she sails home. The two maids will likely return, and the madame may be drawn back by fame. Train crowds depart with box office carpets of flowers.
Governor Carroll is commended for appointing Thomas Arthur to the fifteenth district judgeship. Arthur, born in Harrison county, has remained in the county and practiced law in Logan, while other hopefuls shifted positions.
The Iowa congressional group faces a chance to secure federal appointments. The piece urges the party to drop factional fights on the eve of the presidential election to avoid punishment-based appointments.
Victor Berger, the socialist congressman, warned in his maiden speech that free trade in labor is no longer exact. He argued labor unions have established monopolies in some areas and are prospering like other monopolists.
The Scranton Journal outlines Lieutenant Governor Clarke as the probable governor, praising his aims while noting Kuehnne’s brilliance but flaws and approving limits on Governor Carroll’s third term bid.
In Council Bluffs, supporters of La Follette show inconsistency by praying he blocks Taft and opposes his reciprocity plan, while also hoping La Follette would beat Taft if nominated. The remark highlights factional clashes within the party.
Atlantic Daily Telegraph argues against direct personal rebates for subscriptions. It says the city benefits from enterprises through ads and indirect gains, so support should come from public interest rather than individual wallets. The piece stresses collective benefit over personal profit.
The Knoxville Journal notes the steel trust cares little which party leads Congress. When Republicans control, John Dalzell of Pittsburgh handles Ways and Means duties. when Democrats win, Mr Underwood of Birmingham takes the chair. Underwood heads the committee, a fact the paper finds peculiarly notable.
Council Bluffs Nonpariel notes that Jack Johnson’s presence in London attracts large crowds, requiring police to disperse onlookers in short stops. The item claims such attention proves that nearly any kind of king can captivate the public when surrounded by a crowd deemed weak.
Frank Carnegie nephew of the Sage of Skibo Castle travels to northwestern Alaska for big game hunting. The note hints he may be aiding Andy in spending money.
The public is invited to a year’s only celebration with amusements for all. Farmers and citizens are urged to attend and partake in the festivities. Those who wish to lease stands at the fair grounds should contact committee members George Schneider Edward Engle or Henry Grau Sr by order of the arrangements committee.
Rev. H. Reinemund secured the required passes for tomorrow's island excursionists. Rules on the back prohibit picnicking refreshments smoking shooting or fast driving. The island walk or drive promises rewarding views for visitors.
Ten years ago notice announces the wedding of Harry Hine to Miss Jessamy Brigham at Congregational church at 10 o'clock next Wednesday. The couple will honeymoon in the east and attend the Pan American exposition.
A large female audience welcomed Miss Mali Li of Nanking at the First Congregational church in Muscatine for a Wednesday evening reception. The program featured an organ prelude, hymns, a memory scripture by Miss Sade Wilson, and solos, with Miss Li giving a closing address on Chinese women and widows. She plans to return to China after Iowa Wesleyan and work as a missionary.
A brief note describes residents on Shire Street preparing to begin housekeeping immediately, signaling a shift in domestic routines and a prompt move to new arrangements.
A June wedding last evening at Mr and Mrs George Dodge 1465 Washington street joined Miss Fern Dodge and Lee Terry in marriage. About forty guests attended as Eva Groves played Lohengrin’s wedding march and Dr J B Smith of the First Baptist church officiated. Fern wore white crepe de chine with bride roses, joined by Ethel Dodge and Walter Hintermeister. Brides maid wore pink silk with pink carnations. A wedding repast followed and the couple will reside at 1214 New Hampshire.
The antiseptic powder Allen's Foot-Ease claims to relieve painful smarting nervous feet and stings from coins and bunions. It aids breaking in new shoes and promises comfort for sweating calloused swollen tired feet. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a free trial offer from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y.
A Muscatine youth Miss Mollie Rose Powe lankey was honored in Omaha Nebraska with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Lapidas at their 2309 I street home. The guests included Sophie Kouhler Jenny Krasne Sarah Shulkin Hilda Leright Lillie Steinberg Eva Lincoln Sarah Gross Charlotte Truhart Sarah Aginskee Ada Meyers Tillie Meyers Anna Shannes Lillian Kirsch Mrs Morris Clark Mrs Goldenberg and many others.
The King's Daughters from the First Baptist church in Miss Anna Hendriks's class visited Miss Vashti Feastal's home in Fairport for a glad Wednesday afternoon. Sixteen guests attended with a generous dinner and supper served by the hostess's mother. They toured a local clam hatchery and pottery before returning at eight o'clock in the evening.
Members were entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Roth on Nerdig avenue. The planned picnic in two weeks is canceled and the group will meet at Mrs. Herwig on Roscoe avenue. A large number of buttons were carded and refreshments served.
Mrs George Schmidt acted as hostess to the Presbyterian Industrial Society on Wednesday afternoon at the church. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be in two weeks at which time Miss Susie Schmidt will entertain at the church.
Mrs Lilly Fisher of Mulberry avenue hosted the Dorcas Sewing Society for the regular session. Fourteen members attended and summer sewing was completed. There will be no more regular meetings. the group will gather at Mrs Maud Sherberger’s Wilton home on July 19. Mrs Fisher served refreshments.
A group of Pi Kappa girls spent a pleasant evening at Weed Park after a hearty picnic supper. They traveled to the park by the six o clock car for the outing.
Miss Helen Satterthwaite entertained the members of the L A S Literary Society at her country home on Wednesday evening for their regular session.
A called meeting of presidents from the city missionary societies will be held at the YWCA rooms within a week to discuss forming a missionary union.
The meeting of the members of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church will be held Wednesday evening of the coming week at the church hall, with plans discussed for missionary activities and community fundraising.
The A. B. Kensington society will hold its regular session Friday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Frank Ellman will entertain and a large attendance is hoped for.
Eleven members of the H. S. B. of the Y. W. C. A. went to the slough Wednesday afternoon carrying suppers. Several delightful hours were enjoyed by all attending.
Mr and Mrs J Dotson hosted a dinner for friends including Ed Wonnel and family Anna Wonnel Jane Mincher S Van Vlete Mary Potter and others. Beatrice Klotz visits Des Moines sisters. Justice Knight receives electric piano and theatre fans arrive. Various residents visit relatives in Washington Des Moines Ainsworth Letts Mt Pleasant Muscatine and Lone Tree.
Ainsworth Iowa June 21 Mrs Lulu Shearer and three children are reported involved in a local incident. Details remain sparse but authorities confirm the family affected and investigations are underway. Further updates are expected as information becomes available.
Albia Iowa area residents and guests share a busy social week with relatives and friends. Notable among gatherings are Mrs. Andrew of Jamesport Missouri with family staying at Henry Hunt home, and visits from John Sullivan of Burlington, Mrs. Kate Middleton of Iowa Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. G W Dunn returning from Washington DC. A birth at the Edmondson home and several shorter calls round out a lively period as families travel and guests are hosted.
Laurel Hill report notes Miss Julia Tarrant returning from Davenport. Mrs. John Claussen of Wilton visits daughter Mrs. Paul Johnson. Mrs. Frank Cummings leaves for a week with relatives at Galesburg and Rio Illinois. Edna Mamie and Herbert Fick visit their uncle John Ficke and family at Muscatine. Geo Schafnit of Wilton makes a business call. Miss Josie Brugman and sisters Edith and Florence arrive.
An advertisement extols stopping gray hair and hair loss with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It claims the blend of domestic sage and sulphur restores color, cleanses dull hair, and removes dandruff. Available from pharmacists, price fifty cents, recommended by W. Morgan.
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