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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
3
The article extols right living and timely remedies and promotes the California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a universal laxative. It urges purchase only of the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
Sworn detailed circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal in March 1909 presents totals per issue and daily counts. The record lists circulation figures around six to six thousand eight hundred with occasional adjustments and notes, reflecting distribution by date and edition.
An editorial in La Follette’s Maga zine accuses President Taft of aiding Senator Aldrich to block the income tax, claiming his incorporation tax proposal would doom any income tax plan. The piece cites advance dispatches noting Taft’s actions from the start of his administration.
The editorial argues Taft lacked a timely tariff message to Congress during the special session. It contends Aldrich manipulated tariff revisions and sought an income tax, while senators Cummins and Bailey backed an income tax amendment. The piece warns the debate could define Taft’s position versus his predecessor’s allies and aims to clarify public understanding.
Residents debate removing Mrs Douglass from Adel M E Church over whist playing. Opponents say she deserves recognition not punishment and could have earned honors rare for women.
Reminiscences recall June 26 as Sunday and outline the Old Settlers Anniversary events for Tuesday June 29. Activities start at 10 o clock with prayer by the chaplain, an oration by Judge Joseph Williams, dinner and toasts, then officer elections and music between talks. William Gordon supervises grounds. rain plan moves events to the courthouse. Amos Schott reports Keokuk county will be in Muscatine on the Fourth.
A conspicuous court house sign proclaims No Discussion of Politics or Religion Allowed in This Office. The note remarks that every reader understands the rule and compliance is expected.
The statement notes that church courts interpret related issues with a strict lens, emphasizing formal doctrine and ecclesiastical procedure over broader social considerations. It suggests limited scope for nonconformist interpretations within canon law.
Lorimer of Illinois is sworn in as senator in Washington. He immediately opposes income tax and pushes to reduce tariffs on print paper. The Illinois Democrats who aided his election are blamed by the Sentinel for the GOP win.
Major John F. Lacey of Oskaloosa says Senators Dolliver and Cummins do not represent Iowans on tariff policy. The response notes Lacey would be in Washington instead of Cummins if his claim were true.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that without U S sponsorship for the Philippines the United States could reduce military expenses enough to eliminate income and corporate taxes, but asserts the Philippines remain under U S backing.
The Keokuk County News notes abundant showers this month including tin linen and stocking showers as part of the seasonal weather record. The June bride is mentioned as being extant amid the forecast.
The Davenport Times reports an optimistic Iowa crop outlook despite wet seed time. The spring and planting delays may affect timing, but the Hawkeye climate is expected to yield a strong harvest.
The statement notes that King Alphonzo pardoned a number of prisoners to commemorate his daughter's birth. It adds a remark that three in three years may reflect a nature that makes the world kin.
Imagines a alternate history where Franklin D. Roosevelt avoids the African jungle journey and instead remains in national politics from the White House. Considers how policy pace, leadership style, and wartime decisions might have shifted.
Burlington Gazette notes actor i. ar Gould intends to return to acting and considers starring in Ten Nights in a Bar Room, highlighting his stage comeback plan and the possible production choice.
Twenty years ago mayor J M Gobble arrived from the east this morning. John Loughlin traveled to Wilton for the Flannery O Shaughnessy wedding. Miss Harriet Kessinger headed to Bellevue aboard the Pittsburg. John McGreer and his daughter were bound for Chicago this morning.
Ten years ago plans show the German-American Savings bank opening July 1 with furniture entering the building and the temporary vault doors and the big safe expected by Wednesday this week.
Wiltons Jr June 25 delayed report notes Ionic lodge No 122 Atalissa hosted a Masonic picnic at Besleys lake with an eloquent address by H W Hughes of Burlington. Wilton Band concert followed and Atalissa Cubs beat Wilton 15 to 4 in a ball game.
In a tense dining scene, Carrington, an expert in corporate law, is courted by Midas and Cavenaugh for a permanent berth paying seventeen thousand a year after praising his D. and M. railroad victory. Carrington weighs the opportunity while the pariah in the room endures scrutiny and fear.
An old advertisement extols Q-Ban Hair Restorer and Q-Bar Hair Tonic claiming to revive gray hair to youthful color and improve complexion. It asserts success, offers refunds after six bottles, and lists Havercamp’s and Hesing-Ellis Drug Co. as sellers with a mail order offer for a 50 cent Hair Restorer sample.
At a tense dinner Kate and Carrington weigh a seventeen thousand dollar offer amid family intrigue. Grandpa visits and departs, while Cavenaugh plans to pursue a court case. Kate and John declare affection as the night ends with plans to hide papers in a safe.
Mrs. F. B. Wilbur and daughter from Iowa Falls arrived on the evening train and will stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Swem. Mrs. J. E. Poole and grandson Spencer Conklin departed Friday noon for Moline Illinois for a several day visit.
The ad claims stomach weakness leads to poor blood and liver laziness. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a known composition stomach restorer, liver invigorator, and blood cleanser. It touts pills for regulating stomach, liver, and bowels and warns against unknown substitutes.
The advertisement boasts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and a constitutional remedy. It claims to heal by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, promises a $100 payout if it fails, and urges sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Sadie Holiday and Miss Sadie Gregg visit J F Holiday in Morning Sun. Miss Zimmerman of Wellman visits Rev and Mrs Zimmerman. Mrs Robert Owens attends Columbus Junction picnic. Merle Coutts returns from Mt Pleasant. Eddie Turner visits Burlinton. John Chapman and wife visit Yar mouth friends. Joseph Boltz turns 75 with card shower. Will Thompson family and Miriam Smith visit Carl Thompson in Yarmouth. Mr and Mrs Miles Babb return from Aurora after visiting Dr and Mrs C B Allen. Mrs Wm Butler and daughter Bess visit Burlington. T C Copeland and nephew Willie home from Anamosa and Prairieburg trip. Merle Taylor joins them.
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