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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
23
The item notes Lee Newspaper syndicate membership and Iowa Evening Press Association ties. It lists subscription terms for readers, including circulation goals, and explains delivery methods in Muscatine with pricing: daily by carrier weekly 10 cents and annual mail rates for daily and semi weekly editions.
The Journal outlines city agencies for readers convenience including East Hill with Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine Toborg Bros. Grocery on Oregon Street, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery and Wm. Van Zyl Grocery.
Payne and Young lead the New York office at 30 34 West 33rd Street while Chicago operates from 750 Marquette Building.
Telephones Iowa P B X numbers 27 and 30. When operator answers ask for the person or department number. List includes 1 publisher 2 managing editor 3 city editor 4 society editor 5 composing room 6 mailing room 7 H E Dreier advertising manager For business office call 27 or 30 Mississippi Valley No 5.
The Boston Transcript argues that American identity remains rooted in citizenship and progress. It cautions against overemphasizing blood lineage while noting degenerates exist, citing Silas Phelps of Franklin County as a troubling example of failing legacy.
The passage argues Americans will evolve into a new national type formed from many strains and environments. It notes current diverse groups from mountain and southern whites and calls for shedding prejudice to embrace a patriotic, optimistic view of a future American culture shaped by opportunity and survival of the fittest.
Davenport Times notes candidates must disclose funding sources post election. Waterloo Reporter cites Des Moines Capital pondering how to handle drunken automobile drivers, with emphasis on remedy rather than cause.
An editorials urges sympathetic readers to travel to New Mexico and Arizona to counsel locals to wait out the hot spell before drafting constitutions. The piece jokes the task should wait until after the dog days, reflecting light humor about regional political efforts.
Waterloo launch owners must comply with a new law requiring red and green signal lights and tail lights at night and signal flags by day. Boats must carry a warning whistle and life preservers.
Davenport Times notes Secretary Knox rejected the Pennsylvania governorship, valuing his current role and its traditions. The piece also asserts no friction exists between the president and his cabinet head as discussions reveal shared aims.
Clinton Herald notes Teddy Roosevelt Jr. sought notoriety during his wedding trip by registering in Chicago under an assumed name. The piece says his disguise failed quickly and views the incident as a bad, attention seeking mistake by the son of a renowned figure.
The Mt. Pleasant Free Press notes Roosevelt will not grant interviews or discuss politics for many days. The paper questions which faction represents the real Roosevelt republicans while Roosevelt withholds guidance on party leadership.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease claiming to act through the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollar reward for any uncured case and urges readers to obtain testimonials from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
William Ferguson seeks information on his 14 year old son missing since May in this county. He may be employed by a local farmer near the city. Information to John Matthews Water street is requested. Moonlight excursions were popular last year and Captain Fisher is asked when they start. He is noted for honesty industry and merit and served in the Union war including Wilson's Creek and the march to the sea. A Rolla injury left a shoulder wound.
The Cemetery association met last evening and elected officers Jacob Butler president Henry Molis vice president Peter Jackson treasurer John Mahan secretary R R Thomas L H Washburn and J A Reuling were appointed a committee on grounds The president and vice president were appointed to confer with Mr Page about purchasing ground behind the present site.
Thirty years ago George W. Keckler was appointed constable to fill the vacancy left by Daniel Parvin’s death. At 39 he is praised as a well regarded local figure raised in the area and awaiting steady service.
Miss Lizzie Taylor left for Wapello last evening. G. W. Weippert went to Chicago for important business. Miss Carrie Morehouse visits Theron Thompson. Ed B. Molis and wife return from Ottumwa. George Demorest comes home after two months at Victor. J. W. Eells returns from an extended western trip.
Ten years ago Hershey's mill closed after failing to source logs from the north due to a low water stage. The sluggish channel left logs unable to reach the mill, despite the workforce rising to twenty one, prompting a temporary shutdown until water levels improve.
Miss Selina Sue and Miss Cynthia prepare a village gathering for Mr Alan with decorations in a barn, plan a car welcome for a guest, and arrange seating and refreshments. They discuss hosting duties, children’s car procession, and local gossip as they ready the event.
An old newspaper fragment touts Wine of Cardui as an instant relief for backache and female troubles, calling it a specific remedy for women and a general tonic. It urges readers to request the 64-page Home Treatment for Women booklet from the Chattanooga Medicine Co. Also includes unrelated social scene and a Keokuk Constitution-Democrat note about Mr Ballinger.
Rev J W Potter details days in Galilee Hellenistic sites and Nazareth to Haifa then Jerusalem eight days of holy sights including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Gordon's Calvary. He notes German influence in Palestine before sailing from Joppa to Egypt aboard a port with no harbor and rough facilities.
Sage tea once used by grandmothers returns to fashion via Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. The preparation darkens gray hair and strengthens growth, with weekly or biweekly use. Sold by druggists for 50c or 1.00, or via Wyeth Chemical Company, 74 Cortlandt St., New York City, and by A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy.
The White Collar Line releases spring schedule with Davenport Rock Island service on Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 6 30 p m arriving 10 30 p m Burlington trips on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m arriving 9 15 next morning Information available from Muscatine agent Boat Landing phone 49 W A Blair Manager Davenport Iowa
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