Circulation dominance of Muscatine papers stated
The Daily Journal claims the largest circulation in Muscatine, exceeding all rivals combined by at least threefold, with the Sami-Weekly Journal publishing 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 on Friday nights. Delivery is citywide, weekly subscription 10 cents, annual mail $3.00, with in–ad subscriptions at $1.60 in advance, and a network of local agents and newspapers in charge.
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Muscatine
Daily Journal
Mt Matt
New York
West Sord Street
Payne & Young
Chicago
Maranoto
Tournwal
Pie Journal Ban
Hurlbut
East
Hoath Muscatine
Tobors Bros
Drogot
Busch's
Herahev Avenue
Kacklervite
Chayka
Weat Wii
J. H. Fuller
Wm. van Zyl
Town Private Branch and Exchange Numbers Listed
Telephones for the town private branch are 26 and 27. When calling, ask for the person or department. Listed numbers include 1 P. D. Threon publisher 2 managing editor 8 city editor 4 society master 5 composing room 5 mailing room 7 H. E. Dreler advertising manager. For the business office call either 26 or 27.
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P. D. Threon
Halter
Coronation Reflections on Old Ways and Modern Britain
Dispatches from London compare the Coronation of George V to a blend of medieval pageantry and modern spectacle. The ceremony highlights constitutional rule while celebrating spectacle, with crowds eager for pomp yet real power resting with the people’s will and ministers. The event may be the last of its kind.
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London
George V
Hanover
Lon- Zion
England
Great Britain
American Women and the Crown Debate in Oppenheim Interview
English crowds crown their king and queen while American women vent their own views on gender roles. B Phillips Oppenheim, famed novelist, sailed from New York aboard the Oceanic yesterday. reporters questioned him before departure.
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B. Phillips Oppenheim
New Y York
American Woman Remarks Spark Debate On Sentiment And Hats
The article discusses Mr. Oppenheim praising American women as stylish and self contained while claiming they lack sentiment. He contrasts them with sentient, traditional English women and notes his six week visit across Boston New York Newport and other society circles. A separate item mentions a Des Moines basketball team’s rough season with eleven wins and forty seven losses.
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Brett
Boston
New York
Newport
Oppenhaem
Tariff Debate Sparks Democratic Unity Question
A Washington dispatch notes a Democrat argues the tariff on wool cannot be cut further without harming the wool industry. The piece questions Democrats’ unity as free trade falters, while Iowa and the South show divisions and a push toward protectionist sentiment.
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Charter Oak Times
Washington
Congress
Iowa
Reminiscences from Fifty Years Ago Disappear
Long ago reminiscences recount a missing butcher Henry A Paine of Second Street near Mulberry who left to buy cattle across the river and has not been seen since. He came from Rhode Island recently. his shop is run by James Spencer and his living details tied to Mrs Hess’s home. Also notes on forty and twenty years past local anecdotes, a fair procession, and a forthcoming island excursion with strict rules.
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Henry A. Paine
Second Street
Mulberry
Rhode Island
Jamer Spencer
West readers praise Burke Garden Bernhardt tour notes
The excerpt highlights praise for Burke’s balanced economy and character, Mary Garden’s west hospitality, and Sarah Bernhardt’s farewell tour profits of $750,000. It passes through Guthrie Center and Cedar Falls, with commentary from Sioux City Tribune and others on political appointments, labor, and gubernatorial candidates. The tone reflects a mix of cultural notes and political opinions across several papers.
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Burke
West
Mary Garden
Sarah Bernhardt
Glorious Republic
Pretty Miss Li of Nanking at Muscatine Mission Reception
A large audience mainly of women and girls gathered Wednesday at the First Congregational church for a reception honoring Miss Ma-li-Li of Nanking China. The program included an organ prelude, hymns, a scripture reading, and talks by local church representatives on mission work. Miss Li spoke on conditions for women in China and plans to return as a missionary after completing studies at Town Wesleyan.
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Ma-Ta
Ma-ll le
Nanking
China
First Congregational Church
Herbert
HE. Starr
Sade Wilson
Mary City
George W. Porter
Lettice Kennedy
Trinity Episcopal
J.H. St. John
Prank Holds
The
Friends’ Church
W. S. Downer
First Methodist’ Episcopal
Maude Elis-Stary
Ma-li-Li
Miss I
Jul
Town Wesleyan
City
Wwetty Kemble
Marguerite al Jlen
Y. W. GA
Hirsch
Lone ‘Tree
Iternoon
Muscatine
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as relief for sore feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder easing painful smarting and corns bunions. It promises instant sting relief, helps shoes feel comfortable, aids with sweating and tired feet, and urges trying it when breaking in new shoes. Sold widely for 26 cents from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen St. Olmuted
le Roy
N.Y
Muscatine Woman Honored at Omaha Social Event
A Muscatine young woman Miss Mollie Rose Powelankey was honored at a social in Omaha Nebraska hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Lapidas at 2309 Street. Dozens of guests from Sioux City Des Moines and surrounding areas attended. A later piece notes King’s Daughters and other groups visiting Port Fairfield and a Fraternal Aid Thimble Bee gathering with meals and refreshments. Nearby Columbus Junction reports a dinner party hosted by J Dotson and social visits from residents and travelers, with local theater upgrades and civic events in progress.
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Omaha
Wer
Muscatine
Neb
Misa
Molle
Rose’ Powelankey
Harry Lapidas
Mollie
Rose Powelankey
Sophie Kouhler
Jennie Krasne
Sarah Shulkin
Sioux City
Hilda Leright
Lillie
King’s Daughters
First Baptist
Anna Hendriks
Vasliti Foustal
Pairport
Mother
Dlam Hatchery
Fraternal Aid Thimble Bee
Ainsworth Notice Nears Court Action
Ainsworth Iowa June report notes Mrs. Lalty Shearer and three children connected to an ongoing local matter. Court actions anticipated as details remain fragmentary and unverified.
Small Town Social Roundup of Visits and News
Albia Indiana resident visits her brother Bentley Thompson and family. Mrs Andrew of Jamesport Missouri visits Trenry Hunt home. John Sullivan of Burlington on a business trip. Earnest Goble returns from Arkansas. Mrs Kate Middleton of Town Falls visits sister Mrs J A Chambers. G Chambers of Burlington with mother Mrs Laura Chambers. Mr and Mrs G W Dunn, former Washington DC residents, visit T J Haster home en route home to Bloomfield. Jean Gordon and baby of Osage and Harry Anderson and daughter of Quincy, Illinois visit Alex Clegg home. Mrs John Mitchell and sister Miss Grace Cunningham of Crawfordsville visit relatives. Mrs Harold Phillips and three children of West Liberty visit her parents, Mr and Mrs Id Rhodes. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Marshall Edmondson last Friday night. Mrs Jan Nash of Clinton, Indiana visits her mother Mrs McCreedy and sister Miss Effie.
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Albia
Bentley Thompson
Andrew
Jamesport
Trenry Hunt
John Sullivan
Burlington
Earnest Goble
Arkansas
Kate Middleton
Town Falls
J. A. Chambers
Oo. G. Chambers
Laura Chambers
G. W. Dunn
Washington,d.c
T. J. Haster
Bloomfield
Jean Gordon
Osage
Harry Anderson
Quincy
Alex, Clegg
John Mitchell
Grace Cunningham
Crawforteville
Harold Phillips
West Liberty
Id. Rhodes
Marshall Edmondson
Jan Nash
Clinton
McCreedy
Effie
Laurel Hill Social Notes From Laurel Hid June 22
Miss Julia Tarrant, visiting in Davenport, returned home Sunday evening. Mrs. John Claussen of Wilton visited her daughter Mrs. Paul Johnson Thursday. Mrs. Frank Cummings left Wednesday for a week's visit with relatives at Galesburg and Rio, HI. Edna Mamie and Herbert Fick were Sunday visitors at their uncle John Ficke and family in Mascntine Geo. Sehafnit of Wilton was a business caller Wednesday morning. Miss Josie Brugman and sisters Edith and Florence arrived Friday.
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Columbus Junction
J. Dotson
2D. Wonnel
Anna Wonnel
Jane Mincher
Wapello
S. VanViele
Mary. Potter
Beatrice Klotz
I. M. Colton
Gretchen Klotz
Des Moines
Justice Knight
W. Hannan
Ruth
J. Briley
Washington
Carson
Jane Tree
Roy Close
Iowa City
Jr. L Overholt
Georgia , Gookin
Ainaworth
Winifred’ Shellabarger
Letts
M. H. Summers
Martha McLaughlin
Mt. Pleasant
D. K. Shower
Joe Lewis
Daughirs
Muscatine
Laurel Hill
Julia Tarrant
Davenport
John Claussen
Wilton
Paul Johnson
Frank Cummings
Galesburg
Rio
Edna
Mamie
Herbert Fick
John Ficke
Mascntine
Geo. Sehafnit
Josie Brugman
Edith
Florence
Belmont residents visit at Mrs Budelier home
From Belmont Iowa, residents will make an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Harvey Budelier. Miss Mamie Doran of Durant visited the first of the week at her sister Mrs Henry Angerer. Miss Hazel Gatton W D L Herr and L A Brumbaugh of Wilton were entertained Sunday at Miss Hazel Cummings then they went to Black Hawk Tower Rhode Island for the evening.
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Belmont
Harvey Budelier
Mamie Doran
Durant
Henry Angerer
Hazel Gatton
W. DL
Herr
L. A. Brumbaugh
Wilton
Hazel Cummings
Black Hawk Tower
R. I
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promoted by Druggists
An old time hair care article urges stop gray hair with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. It claims the tonic restores natural color, refreshes dry hair, and removes dandruff. The piece notes a fifty cent price and lists A. W. Morgan as a seller and recommender.
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Wyeth
A. W. Morgan
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L. P. Loomis
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Lee Newspaper Syndicate
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Timent
Andrew Carnegie
Ufo
Carnegie
Eng
P. Garrity
Marshal Ewing
Judge Williams
Ogilvie House
Geeorge Schneider
Edward Engle
Henry, Grau, Sr
Roy
H. Romémind
Government Island
Wen
Congregational Church
Harry Hine
Jessamy Brigham
Bae
Guthrie Center
Guthrian
Thomas Arthur
Carroll
Arthur
Harrison County
Logan
Cedar Talls
Laws
Scranton Journal
Journal
Clarke
Kuehnle
la Follette
Taft
la Fellette
Atlantic Daily Telegraph
Knoxville Journal
Steel Trust
John, Dalzell
Pittsburg
Ways and Means
Underwood
Birmingham
Binny
Jack Johnson
Frank Carnogie
Skibo Castle
Alagka
Andy
George Dodge
Washington Sareet
Migsera
Lee ‘Terry
Mise Eva
Groves
Lohengrin
Mareh
J. B. Smithy
First, Baptist Church
New
Shire ‘Street
Conce
George Schmidt
Presbyerian Industrial Society
Susie’ Schmidt
Lilly Fisher
Mulberry Avenue
Dorens Sewing Society
Maud Sherberger
Hwy
Fisher
PE Kappa
Weed Park
Felen Satterthwaite
L. A. la
Missionary Society of the
Grace Lutheran Church
U. B. Iensington Society
Ellman
Slough
Ainsworth
rLalty Shearer
Smalley Auto & Marine Company
East Front Street
Laurel
Sophie Fisher
Prue
Newgate Prison
Herman Pfeffer
Alall Booksellers
New Vou
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