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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
14
The Journal by Journal Printing Co. lists F. D. Throop as publisher with L. P. Loomis as managing editor. It notes membership in the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press.
The Daily Journal touts circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily. It is issued every evening except Sunday while the Semi-Weekly Journal comes 10 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Delivery is by carrier with weekly collection, and subscriptions are quoted as $3.00 per year by mail and $1.50 for Semi-Weekly.
Representatives for Payne & Young operate from the New York office at 34 West 33rd Street and the Chicago office in the Marquette Building, with both offices listed as in charge.
The Journal announces agency locations for readers, naming East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd feet in South Muscatine Tobore Bros groc Oregor street W. Co. A Busch's Drug Store Her ay avenue Ecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery and Wm. Van Zyl Grocery.
The item lists exchange numbers 26 and 27 for TELEPHONES Iowa and guides readers to request a person or department by number. It names publishing staff and editors with their numbers and directs business office calls to 26 or 27.
The Journal praises its telegraph news service for rapid, detailed London coronation coverage and swift hierarchy of stories. It notes ahead-of-time reporting on tariff debates in Washington, royal pageantry, indictments, and local Muscatine news, all delivered hours before Chicago papers.
The Journal leverages its metropolitan news service to challenge larger papers’ supremacy in world news, showing that a smaller daily can compete with the major metropolitan outlets.
Burlington Hawk Eye reports Clinton advocates creosoted wood block paving laid on concrete as a neat smooth sanitary option. While brick remains favored in the West, major cities prefer wood block for its ease of repair and quietness, despite shorter wear than Sioux Falls granite.
The Des Moines Capital notes rumors of cooking in paper bags spreading from England. It recalls tramp printers half a century ago frying eggs on stove tops with paper, and asks weary travelers if they know such a method.
Fairfield Ledger notes printers face price manipulation by a paper trust and a patent monopoly on typesetting machines. It claims Barnhart & Bros. & Spindler, Chicago, the last large independent type foundry, was sold to a major trust. It urges lawmakers to pursue anti trust legislation.
The Clinton Herald notes that apportioning federal offices in Iowa causes little worry outside the congressional delegation. Voters are largely content with current officeholders, while only congressmen advocate changes.
The Milwaukee Gas Light Company lowered its consumer rate from 80 to 75 cents. It is hinted the cut aims to forestall a larger reduction possibly from a legislative act. The note suggests gas production costs decrease rather than rise.
An exchange reports a woman killed on June 13 near Atlantic City after contact with a third rail. The article notes she carried a basket containing thirteen crabs and thirteen clams and counted thirteen dollars and thirteen cents in her pocketbook.
The metropolitan press supports Taft and the people share a broad view, with only a few opposing him on reciprocity. The majority prefer Taft and are not ready to transfer national management to the Democratic party.
The Porto Rico trade last year reached 35 million dollars, marking a threefold rise in ten years and continuing to climb steadily as one of the United States' most orderly acquisitions.
Keokuk Gate City reports the firm United Wireless asks a ground court to appoint a receiver while noting its officers are jailed. The court will assess the request as reasonable under the circumstances.
A New Haven wedding tale shows Mayor Rice addressing guests about marriage while a bride-to-be ponders a public library directory incident. An elderly man and other patrons wait as a business man politely intervenes to restore order at the directory.
A Muscatine Journal clipping notes a rumor that Lieut. Davis of Company C was shot in Missouri. The paper condemns the spread of unverified reports and urges tracing the source to stop alarming friends.
Lightning struck a stovepipe at Henry Jones’s house at the head of Muscatine Island. It ran down the pipe, jumped the stove, pierced the floor, and entered the ground. The only damage was a cracked floor. ten people were in the house and two were slightly affected.
Thirty years ago a railroad collision on the Rock Island line was attributed to a dispatcher failing to issue required orders. The report notes Rus Scott among the officers present, but states no serious injuries occurred.
Twenty years ago the rifles started the season at the range across the river aiming to match last year's record. Col. Chas. H. Bartlett led with 66 of 75 points at one range, earning top honors.
A horse drawn buggy driven by Bomkey of South Muscatine attempted to bolt on Second street Saturday afternoon. Officer Held intervened to stop the horse and prevent damage to the McColm store plate glass.
Morning worship and Communion at First Congregational with choir and organ, 10 45. Evening service at 7 30 the last before outdoor union services starting in July. Sermon about Those Old Fences. Sunday school 9 30 Bible class for Women 9 45 Brotherhood Bible class 9 45. First Methodist Episcopal Church services at Y M C A building with 8 30 prayer and testimony, 9 30 Sunday school, Children’s Day program at 10 45, Epworth League 6 45 Spirit Power, 7 45 evening worship The Scope and Meaning of Salvation.
Park Avenue M E Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Mrs Jennie Hurlbut as superintendent. Epworth League at 7 15 p m and evening worship at 800 p m led by Edw Stodghill pastor Miss Ma Li Li the Chinese girl who spoke Wednesday night will share her experience at the service. All are invited.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Walnut and Sixth Streets offers services at 11 A.M. with the subject Christian Science. Sunday school at 10 A.M. Wednesday evening meeting at 8. Reading room in the church building open daily 2 to 4 P.M. except Sundays.
In a Washington scene a man advises a woman during a daily directory consultation. He assists her in locating a "nice e for my baby" as she thanks him. The exchange ends with relief as she accepts the help.
Judge Steinbrenner recounts a small town courtroom scene where a loud drunken man disrupted proceedings. The bailiff, once an officer of the court, admits he resigned, prompting the judge to insist on order.
A Philadelphia Record extract recalls John G. Carlisle’s sharp wit on theatergoers. Carlisle laments fashionable audience indifference and recounts a night of overheard gossip: the Van Vans divorce, Knickerbocker Smith’s London marriage, and Mrs J W Hardup pawning jewels.
A. E. Isham pastor. Sunday school 9:30 am. morning worship 10:30 with Holy Communion and sermon. first communion for confirmation class and quarterly congregation communion. no evening services. Luther League 6:45 pm. Young People service urged for good attendance. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. Missionary Society meets Wednesday 7:45 pm. Sunday school picnic July 12 at Weed Park.
Miss Daisy Eckert of Louisville Ky national secretary for the Philathea Bible classes will speak at 7 45 pm on What Shall We Do for the Girl The address aims to interest all Sunday school at 945 Organized classes Baraca lesson Judges 14 15 brief message for young women’s classes Morning worship at 1050 Dr Smith will preach on Baptists and World Progress Baptist church marks special day for world Baptist work West Hill Chapel S S at 2 o clock Superintendent Charles H Reesink Young People meet at 645 topic The Power of Personal Influence Visitors welcomed J B Smith Pastor.
Evangelical Lutheran Zion's Church at corner Sycamore and Sixth streets under Rev. John Haefner. Parsonage at 313 Sycamore. The second Sunday after Trinity June 25 1911 schedule includes morning service at 10 30 with sermon text Luke 13 16 21. No evening service, Sunday school 9 00. Jugend Verein meets Tuesday 6 00 in Weed park and Frauen Verein meets Thursday in basement June 29.
Musserville Friends Church at the corner of Wisconsin Street and Benham Avenue invites all to Sunday school at 2 30 p m led by Anna M Pinkham superintendent. Preaching at 3 30 p m to discuss Christ s attitude toward His Father s will and its lesson for us Everyone is invited to worship with us.
The Friends' Church at Corner Sycamore and Fifth streets announces Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Ora W Carrell. Evening Young People meeting at 6 45 p m continues the day’s program.
Mrs. Jennie Field leads an evening service at 7 45 p m with the pastor speaking on The Three Great Commands of Christ The notice invites all to attend noting it will be the last service before union services begin next Sunday night Strangers are welcome
Pastor C A Dettmers leads Sabbath school at 9 15 a m and morning service at 10 30 with Y P S C E at 7 p m Mrs C A Dettmers is leader Evening service is at 6 30 o clock A quarterly Sabbath school teachers officers and C E meeting Monday at 8 The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon Mrs C A Dettmers hosts Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 and choir practice at 8 30 Always welcome.
Corner Iowa Avenue at 4th Street announces morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 45. Sunday school 9 30 and Y P S C E at 6 45. Baptism and Lord's Supper in the morning. Sermon by the pastor in the evening. Ivan Townsley to lead the endeavor meeting. Strangers welcome to all services.
Trinity Episcopal Church lists holy communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m evening prayer and address at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 2 30 p m weekday services at 7 30 p m All Saints chapel Tuesday evening service and Friday litany and Bible study First Reformed Church Lucas street Holland language service at 10 30 a m preparatory sermon and C E meeting at 6 45 p m leader Mrs Jennie Sywassink topic Missions in China American language service at 7 30 p m Young People meet at Mrs J Sywassink home Teachers meeting at the parsonage Friday evening H Mollema pastor
Mulford Congregational Church at Hershey avenue and Main street with W Howard Thomlinson pastor offers Bible school 9 a m classes for all Miss Alice Mulford superintendent worship 10 30 am topic The Glory of Serving evening service 7 pm topic Sin and How to Combat It special music and welcome prayer meeting Thursday evening in basement to cool off if hot Ladies Aid meeting Wednesday afternoon
Musserville M E Church at Corner Oregon and Earl with H W Munster as pastor holds Sunday school at 9 30 led by Wm M Stark. Preaching at the Island at 10 30 after 9 30 Sunday school. Glen Kemp oversees. Evening service at Musserville 7 30 after Epworth League 6 30. Pastor returns from vacation to preach at both sites. All invited.
United Brethren Church on Sixth Street and Mulberry Avenue. Minister J C H Light. Sabbath school 9 45. Organized classes for all ages. Men's Bible class open to men. Morning worship 11 o clock with sermon. Young People 6 30. Evening service 7 30.
A brief notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for families, especially in summer. It claims the medicine is commonly needed, affordable at a quarter, and available from all dealers.
In Pittsburgh on June 24 Frank Cicera used a spring roller window shade to discharge a shotgun held to his chest. He positioned the gun against his breast and released the shade’s spring to fire the weapon, ending his life in a unique self-inflicted death.
A health note explains that old sores ulcers bites from animals or insects heal rapidly with proper treatment and care. It outlines common injury types and emphasizes prompt cleaning antiseptic application and monitoring for infection. It cautions seeking medical advice for severe wounds or persistent symptoms.
This antiseptic deodorant stops putrefaction and destroys germs. It checks bleeding and prevents lockjaw blood poison and proud flesh. Heals quickly without pain or scarring. Useful for chronic sores and ulcers. Available 25 cents at druggists or by mail from I o de Medicine Co Davenport Ia.
The Des Moines Capital poll shows 125 Republican papers opposed to reciprocity and 94 in favor, 20 independent papers opposed, 41 in favor, with 8 independent Republican papers for and 3 opposed. Neutral papers total eight, and 245 papers refused to vote. The Times Journal notes 544 invited. 148 replied, 10 more than a quarter, and the Capital’s method is questioned.
F. S. Rexford of Kansas City says a severe cold settled in his back and kidneys caused great pain. After using two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills he reports a world of good results from the remedy.
Iowa Bluffs Ia June 22. David Weaver spent Wednesday in Muscatine. Cherry picking and canning continue. Mrs Lee Colton and children spent Thursday at Larry Coltons. Rev Lawrence and family from Columbus City visited J A Liljas home. Claude Hammer stayed with Ottie DeVore over weekend. A few attended Children's Day exercises at Baker. Various local families visited Fred Simmons and Margaret Hetfield family.
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