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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1910

Page

12

Agency listings for city readers published by The Journal

The Journal publishes agency locations for reader convenience across the city including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.

the Journal East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2Nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Oregon Street W. C. A. Busch’s Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka’s West Hill J. H. Fuller Wm. van Zyl

Representatives in Charge at New York and Chicago Offices

Payne and Young oversee operations at the New York Office located at 30 24 West 33rd Street and at the Chicago Office in the 750 Marquette Building.

Telephone numbers listed for Telephones Iowa edition

The text lists private branch exchange numbers 27 and 30 for calls to departments and editors. It identifies No. 1 publisher No. 2 managing editor No. 3 city editor No. 4 society editor No. 5 composing room No. 6 mailing room No. 7 H. E. Dreier advertising manager. For business, use numbers 27 or 30. Mississippi Valley No. 5.

Telephones Iowa F. D. Throop H. E. Dreier Adv Mississippi Valley

The Cotton Boll Weevil Fight and Parasitic Solution

An American Magazine article by Samuel Hopkins Adams details the Bureau of Entomology battle against the cotton boll weevil. It describes trials with kelep and fire ants, then a novel plan using ragweed weevils parasitized by a fly to control the pest, tested by cutting ragweed and timing egg-laying.

American Magazine Samuel Hopkins Adams Bureau of Entomology United States Mr. Adams Guatemala Texas

Air supremacy race as nations push for man-made flight

Des Moines News notes Oyster Bay is again the capital of the nation while the Waterloo Reporter compares Taft's congress chairmanship to wielding a big stick. The Wapello Republican proclaims a new empire of the air as air navigation by human ships becomes a factual pursuit among nations.

Des Moines Oyster Bay Waterloo Taft Congress

Washington County News Wordplay on Teddy's Flight

A fragmentary Washington County item notes political tension as Republicans rally around a heroic Teddy moment while Democrats stand nearby observing. The text lacks full details or names to confirm a concrete event or outcome.

Iowa politics forecast favors Garst and Clarke for governor

The Iowa City Republican predicts that in the Republican nomination for governor two years hence Warren Garst and George W. Clarke, the current lieutenant governor, will be the leading contenders. It notes many Garst supporters this year would back Clarke, and says Iowa has strong material for governors.

Iowa City Warren Garst George W. Clarke Garst Clarke Iowa

Advertising rates and ethics in the Keokuk County News

The Keokuk County News defends consistent pricing for all advertisers and warns that rate cuts corrupt circulation figures and business honesty. It argues that a paper that lowers rates betrays readers and rivals alike, citing the risk of deception and poor value.

Keokuk County News Oscar Wilde

Reminiscences and Local Notices From Fifty Years Ago

Henry Bitzer broke his arm swinging near Dorn's brewery on Thursday evening. The Methodist Sunday school plans a woodside picnic on the 30th with all members invited. A tramp was jailed and chained then put to work on the rock pile.

Henry Bitzer Dorn's Methodist Sunday School

City Dog Declared Mad and Destroyed

George Winn’s dog was found mad and killed. Several nearby dogs were killed after suspected bites. R B Baird reports Des Moines received an inch and a half of rain last night or so. Rain is needed soon to save this year’s crops.

George Winn

Tramp Sent to Jail After Coal Attack on Marshal

Thirty years ago a tramp taken to jail this morning threw coal at the marshal and his deputy Berry. He struck the marshal on the head with a large coal piece, causing a severe wound, and the marshal fired his gun to halt the assault.

Berry Prac

Enjoyable YMCA Social Attracts City Youth

The YMCA reception last evening drew a large, cheerful crowd despite heat. Secretary Ege and volunteer ladies provided a welcoming atmosphere with ice cream and cake. A child, Loughlin, fractured his arm after falling near Chestnut street and Bodman's. Dr. G D Lezotte reduced the fracture.

Ege Loughlin Chestnut Street Bodman G. D. Lezotte

Rebekah Convention Unites County Orders

A county and Louisa county Rebekah convention formed a united order. Members include Muscatine Wapello Columbus Junction West Liberty Nichols and Columbus City. Officers elected were Mrs Laura Kent president Mrs Hattie Aiken vice president and Miss Lillie Shipman secretary to meet next at Columbus Junction.

Louisa County Muscatine Wapello Columbus Junction West Liberty Nichols Columbus City Laura Kent Hattie Aiken Lillie Shipman

Kinney Family Pie Aroma and Garden Gate Welcome

In a playful domestic scene Mrs Kinney bakes pies from her open window while Miss Cynthia observes from across the street. Mrs Dobbs and neighbors tidy fences and lace curtains as Bennie, Ethel Maud, and others help with chores, including a comic soap-bath episode in a store kitchen featuring Miss Cynthia and Mr Kent.

Kinney House Mrs. Dobbs Cynthia Bennie Miss Cynthia Seling Sue Ethel Maud Mr. Alan Alan Miss Selina Sue Blossom Clemmie Carrotl Selina Sue Carrots Carroll Mr. Kent

Child Labor Legislation Gains Ground in Congress

Washington reports that supporters of child labor laws in Congress see progress. Senator Beveridge of Indiana voices backing as Commissioner Neill's findings prompt talk of a national bureau to study child welfare, infant mortality, juvenile issues, and related laws.

Washington Congress Beveridge Indiana Commissioner Neill Bureau of Labor Senate Department of Commerce and Labor Gardner Michigan Children's Bureau

Proposal for a United States children's bureau gains support

A Senate committee endorses a national children's bureau to study infant mortality and child welfare. The plan cites reforms by philanthropists and clubs, notes 1,000,000 American children lost every ten years without information, and highlights orphan care and juvenile delinquency as key focus areas.

Jane Addams Ben B. Lindsey Samuel McCune Lindsay New York School of Philanthropy General Federation of Women’s Clubs American Federation of Labor The American Prison Association National Child Labor Committee Beveridge Friends of Child Labor United States Republic Department of Agriculture Children's Bureau

Grandview Notes Travel and Family Visits to Muscatine

Grandview residents report travel to Muscatine with Miss Gladys Dickerson returning aboard the evening train. Mrs. A. L. Holiday spent Thursday morning in Muscatine while Mrs. David Woodruff shopped there Thursday and returned at noon. E. T. Latta visited a Wapello business Saturday at noon. Miss Ninetta Teets rode to Muscatine Saturday morning and returned at noon. Mr. and Mrs. William McGill and daughter Mattie were called to Muscatine Saturday for a family matter.

Grandview Gladys Dickerson Muscatine A. L. Holiday David Woodruff E. T. Latta Ninetta Teets William Thompson Austin McDaniel Henry Lupton Columbus Junction Bessie Higley Grinnell George Cocklin Levi Arch. Crow Columbia Crow Elias Michael William Guthrie Davenport Ed. McGrew Ottumwa Dell Schweitzer Los Angeles Cal Harse McGill Willis McGrew Fannie Kutler Ruby Sophia Connor Fruitland Jake Gonse Wm. Walker C. A. Arnhood M. S. McGrew Lyman Allen T. B. Christie Rosie Lieberknecht Inn Leiberknecht Flossie Bridges Washington J. C. Walker Grandview Band

Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Promote Relief After Meals

Readers told to prevent indigestion by taking Mi-o-na with or after meals. The ad claims Mi-o-na cures or eases many stomach ailments and guarantees money back at Haverkamp’s Prescription Drug Store. Booth’s Pills offered for constipation at 25 cents.

Havercamp Mhavercamp Booth

Grandview News Notes And Fourth Of July Plans

Local Grandview items list a flood of visitors and residents within Muscatine connections. Posts mention Henry Lupton from Columbus Junction visiting, Miss Hazel Wagner returning from Grinnell, and Ed McGrew from Ottumwa visiting family. A Fourth of July plan shifts to slug fishing with a noon picnic, stores closed, and a band concert nearby.

Remedy That Cures Eczema Promoted by Morgan Drug Store

The Morgan Drug Store guarantees ZEMO a clean liquid external treatment to rid the skin of the eczema germ. Sold in over 2,000 towns where leading druggists carry the agency and touts cures for eczema pimples dandruff and other skin conditions for all ages.

S.S. S S.8.s THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta Morgan Drug Store Zemo America

Conesville News Briefs On Travel And Fourth Preparations

Miss Anna Gay leaves for Boston to study music and visits New York City Washington D C and her brother Dick. Francis Hill returns from Kansas and Nebraska. Roy Jean heads to Thomasville Georgia with cousin Clyde Wolford. Ferol Gay Andrey Foster and Jesse Foster visit Ruth and Tracy Miller. Conesville band preps Fourth of July parade forms at 10 and a program to follow.

Conesville Anna Gay Boston New York City Washington, D. C Francis Hill Kansas Nebraska Roy Jean Thomasville R. R. Wolford Clyde Wolford Atlantic Coast Ferol Gay Andrey Foster Jesse Foster Ruth Tracy Miller Lone Tree

Old Clifton Social News Highlights

Dr and Mrs J W Pence visited H E Jones on Friday evening. Alexander Smith and J T Kimmouth with Grandma Shaum stayed at B F Shaum’s on Thursday. Wilbur Orris and children David and Varnen visited Robert Baird on Thursday. Ruth and Mrs J M Robertson called on Monday evening. The Cassabaums and children enjoyed Sunday at C O Kemp’s. The Hustons and Nancy visited with Ruth and Leeland for dinner and timber day. J H Wehmeyer and family from Wapello spent Sunday with Albert Hanks.

Old Clifton J. W. Pence H. E. Jones Alexander Smith Sulley Iowa J. T. Kimmouth Grandma Shaum B. F. Shaum Wilbur Orris David and Varnen Robert Baird J. M. Robertson Ruth

FEAST WAPSIE LOCAL NOTES HAWKERS VISITORS AND TRAVELS

East Wapsie June 24. Mr and Mrs Horace Hawker and family spent last Sunday at Moscow visiting Mr and Mrs Lee Tharp. Mrs Fred Evans and daughter Dorothy returned home from Burlington Tuesday evening. Esther Hillman visited A Marons Sunday afternoon. H H Hawker spent Tuesday evening at Emmet Buckmans. Emmet Buckman and family visited C E Buckman at West Liberty Sunday. Arthur McIntosh and Mrs McIntosh returned to Iowa City after visiting Mrs McIntosh's parents.

Cone Burlington Ethel Trautman Muscatine Davidson Myrtle Chown Hazel Masenholder Columbus Junction Fay Gay Swain Iowa City John Gay Grace Stickney Cecil Lewis Chown Nichols Ed. Goldsberry Lyle Lone Tree T. J. Huffman Akers Cedar Rapids Inlaw Akens S. S. Preston Rheba Swails John Bowlby S Auto East Wapsie Horace Hawker Moscow Lee Tharp Fred Evans Dorothy Burington Esther Hillman A. Marons Arthur McIntosh

Bed-Wetting Cured in Ten Days

Uri-Stop claims to cure bed-wetting within ten days. Advertised as a safe tablet for incontinence affecting bladder and kidneys, with testimonials from A. W. Morgan, druggist, offering refunds if not satisfied after trial.

A. W. Morgan

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