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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
3
The piece outlines the Evering Press Association offering subscriptions to the Daily Journal issued every evening on weekdays and the Semi-Weekly Journal with Tuesday and Friday issues. It lists delivery methods, rates, several city agents, and New York Chicago offices, plus staff roles and telephone contacts for the press.
The Boston Transcript weighs what defines an American and how the so called old stock may fade. It argues citizenship and progress remain central, while fears of degeneration through intermingling are unfounded. It cites Yankee descendants like Silas Phelps as failing to embody authentic lineage.
The author argues against caricaturing desperado types and classifies southern poor whites as among the most “purest” Americans while predicting an eventual evolving national stock. He envisions a future composite American identity shaped by environment, opportunity, and survival of the fittest, urging removal of prejudice to embrace a hopeful national destiny.
A compilation of satirical quips and remarks from Davenport Times and other papers. Topics include post election money sources, drunken drivers, duties toward native peoples, watercraft regulations, Secretary Knox and Pennsylvania, Teddy Roosevelt’s notoriety, and Roosevelt era political suspense.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh, claiming it reaches the blood and mucous membranes to destroy the disease’s foundation. It offers $100 if any case fails to cure and urges readers to send testimonials to F. J. Cheney Company in Toledo, Ohio, with pills also recommended.
Reminiscences recount a missing 14 year old boy sought by William Ferguson with Jol Matthews in Water Street. Notes from forty, thirty, and twenty years ago report cemetery association officers, constable appointment, and residents’ travels. Ten years back Hershey's mill halted due to low water, workers laid off as logs scarce.
Selina Sue coordinates a charity gathering at a barn with Miss Cynthia arranging decor and babies. The two discuss guests including Sheriff candidate Mr. Bradford, plan music and hymns, and consider transport and refreshments while preparing for the event.
A testimonial from Mrs. Darina A. Smith of Pizarro Virginia praising Wine of Cardus and Cardul as instant or timely relief for backaches and female disorders. The advertisement claims Cardus revitalizes women’s health, appetite, and appearance and urges readers to ask their druggist for it with an advisory department offer and home treatment guide.
Rev J W Potter describes a Tiberias balcony sighting of a wedding pageant with Arab riders and a crowded street. The party proceeds to Nazareth and Haifa then travels by carriage to Jerusalem. He tours sacred sites, notes hardships of travel, and comments on Palestinian control and German influence before boarding a ship from Jaffa to Port Said.
Miss Selina Sue greets guests at a grocery door as Mr Kent stands beside her, epitomizing afternoon elegance. Cynthia frets over Kent’s calm charm while Selina and others praise outfits, plan speeches, and urge neighbors to gather for a grand event and a speech by Mr Bradford. The scene ends with anticipation as the crowd awaits the planned address.
The Keokuk Constitution Democrat notes Ballinger's ongoing denial of resigning and cites rumors of a self-serving letter attributed to him with Taft's name. The piece then shifts to praise for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming it cures and is widely approved, with sale by all dealers.
An old practice of using sage to darken hair is revived with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur tonic. The ad claims it restores natural color, stops hair loss, and promotes growth with daily use. Sold by druggists or direct from Wyeth Chemical Company of New York.
White Collar Line announces spring schedule with weekly service. It departs Davenport and Rock Island on Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 6 22 a m and arrives at Fort Burlington at 10 30 a m. Returns depart Fort Burlington Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m and reach Davenport by 9 16 next morning. For further information contact Muscatine Iowa agent Best Landing Phone 43 W 4 Blair manager Davenport Iowa.
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