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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
3
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 except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily mail 3.90 per year. Semi-Weekly 1.50 per year.
Payne and Young are in charge at the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal lists city agencies for readers convenience. Locations include Bast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street Booth Muscatine Toberg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayoka's Grocery West Pil J A Foster Grocery and Wm Van 77 Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Fragmentary item lists telephone related terms and offices Bell and Behl with a stray date like 5. The readable content hints at an early 20th century business notice or street directory entry mentioning telecommunications offices and paditorial or editorial terms without clear context.
Sworn circulation declaration for the Muscatine Journal shows May 1909 print and distribution totals. Publisher Throop certifies overall figures and notes 10 990 booster copies excluded. notarized sworn before F W Eversmeyer.
Senator Bailey, in a senate speech, argues for sharing production cost reductions between raw material producers and finished product manufacturers to cut prices for consumers. He warns that free lumber lists threaten forest conservation and urges careful policy balancing of North American timber supplies.
Senator Bailey argues against free lumber from Canada and opposes removing duties on raw materials. He criticizes protectionist voters who back duties on meat and bread, and insists trusts will not be eurieved by tariffs alone. He favors eliminating duties on finished goods to curb trusts while rejecting loopholes.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that publicity is a major factor in drawing crowds and selling goods, suggesting that an average seller should consider public attention as a key asset.
A Waterloo Times-Tribune pondering notes Foster asks why he would join the Baptist church if he does not share its dogma. It contrasts the church with politics calling the Baptist church not the republican party.
Keokuk Gate City reports a San Francisco woman proved in court that her husband gave her just 200 over fourteen years. Her case draws less attention than the famous Mrs. Howard Gould case.
The case against San Francisco street railway magnate Patrick Calhoun ended in a deadlock after three months of jury service. The Ottumwa Courier notes taxpayers will cover further delays if a new jury is empaneled for six months to decide if Calhoun did or did not bribe.
The Knoxville Journal faced trouble after printing two weddings last week in unequal type sizes. Friends of parties set in small type allege editor bias and claim the practice inflamed tensions.
A long-ago Muscaline Journal clipping reports an elderly island resident claiming grievance over a railroad crossing. She blocked the line by placing a fence and sitting in an arm chair, ordering the train to stop. Conductor Root attempted to reason, but the fence was torn down and the train proceeded.
A large section of earth on J. B. Dillaway’s lot on the bluff above the freight depot slid down recently, taking a portion of the stone wall south of the site with it as it tumbled to the earth below.
In the Cavenaugh manor Carrington grapples with a mounting inner struggle as Norah introduces her grandfather, a shabby figure once seen at the station, revealing a family skeleton. Kate’s unhappiness over her father’s alleged dishonesty deepens the tension at dinner and amid gossip.
A New Yorker fined rather than whipped his son by court order, challenging the old belief that strict corporal punishment yields better boys. The saying that punishment builds character is questioned as the rod disappears from schools and homes, yet boy quality remains steady.
Major Meigs, appointed to preliminarily examine the Cedar and Iowa rivers for navigability, failed to reach Cedar Rapids by boat due to shallow water and had to finish the trip by rail. The Cedar valley natives know the outcome, and while steamships may not come soon, the river's water power could be developed in the near future.
A witness described someone drawing a document from a pocket and catching it in a swift, practiced motion. The incident centers on an unnamed individual and a sudden reveal during a tense moment. No further details are provided in the fragment.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for elderly readers. It claims proven purity, a free trial bottle by mail, and guaranteed results with purchased druggist bottles. Address Dr. W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois for the offer and medical advice.
Thirty years ago the committee on speakers for the Fourth secured Hon. James T. Lane of Davenport as the orator of the day. The selection is praised as excellent and acceptable. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Mahin arrived home today from their bridal trip.
Mr and Mrs H J Lauder entertained many friends last evening at their home. Adam Reuling Jr and Will Biel purchased a tandem safety bicycle imported from Coventry England valued at 200 dollars and praised for its material and workmanship as a beauty and art.
Carrington visits the Cavenaugh manor and uncovers family tensions around the patriarch, Grandpa Cavenaugh. Norah's loyalty and the old man's worldly past clash with the son's hostility, hinting at a deeper mystery to unfold in this serialized tale.
West Liberty Poultry Breeders Association will meet at W. H. Shipman’s office this evening. Aaron Hindee and daughter Jennie of Weston Mich visits West Liberty relatives. Numerous local residents travel to Muscatine, Davenport, Des Moines and beyond for visits, business, or events. The cemetery sidewalk project advances with bids received and a $1,200+ cost, leaving $109 short. Ansel Davis sustains a left leg fracture while working on a Rock Island track project.
Emmetsburg reports top fishing grounds with a 153 pound catch of 23 pickerel from Medium lake. The fish were hauled in during 2.5 hours on June 22 by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoelzener and Jas. Grier, a claim the town says surpasses any Iowa lake or river this season, edging out Spirit Lake and the Okobojis.
Ottumwa Iowa schedules Central State Amateur Rowing association regatta July 12 and 13 with over 225 oarsmen competing for medals and trophies. An amphitheatre, illuminated pageant with fifty boats, and a grand ball at Ottumwa clubhouse are featured. Clubs from multiple cities are entered. over $1,000 in medals planned.
On Friday July 2 1909 at 2 pm a public auction will sell the old court house furniture and heating fixtures including radiators pipes and related items as well as a frame barn on the jail lot. A S Lawrence County Auditor.
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