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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1910
Page
3
Announcement of subscription terms for Muscatine papers. The Daily Journal publishes every evening except Sunday, with a semi weekly edition on Tuesdays and Fridays. Delivery by carrier within the city costs 10 cents weekly, with mail rates of 3 dollars per year for Daily and 1.50 per year for Semi-Weekly.
The Journal lists agencies serving readers across the city including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Grocery Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery.
The New York office at 30 34 West 33rd Street is listed under Payne and Young in charge. The Chicago office is located at 750 Marquette Building with the same management.
When dialing ask for the person or department by number. Publisher is F D Throop. Listing includes Managing Editor City Editor Society Editor Composing room Mailing room and Advertising Mer. For business office use numbers 27 or 30. Mississippi Valley No. 5.
Henry Clews reports a generally encouraging financial outlook with a moderate market recovery and improving crop prospects. He cites stronger monetary conditions, higher yields expected for corn and hay, a likely cotton crop, and rising bank reserves as a stabilizing force, while noting seasonal crop-killer alarms and awaiting Congress adjournment with Taft’s rising credit this term.
The piece notes President Taft’s tariff and legislative successes have strengthened his position. It cites passage of the tariff, railroad, and postal savings bills, a shift toward export-led trade, and anticipated gold inflows to offset potential stringency. It also warns of holiday quiet and public unrest ahead and banks’ potential need to fund harvests.
Iowa City Republican reports John E. Hug of Ames is married in a light hearted note. The notice adds a social update without detailing ceremony specifics.
A report from Ottumwa Courier discusses a ten inch false extension at the back of a lady's head and states it does not necessarily indicate any object or substance within.
The reflection suggests Captain Hull might take some consolation in knowing the worst, while many fellow members endure a hot summer fearing what awaits them in the fall.
Burlington Gazette notes Leroy Palmer formerly of Mt. Pleasant now Fayettesville Ark seeks congressional seat on Democratic ticket in Arkansas. Describes him as an able lawyer pleasing speaker with genial personality likely to win in the lower house.
The Gazette argues that Hon. Frank D. Jackson, if given leadership, could convert Iowa’s Republican majority to a Democratic one. Since he entered politics a few months ago, he has stirred trouble within the party and if the state remains Republican it would not be his fault.
The article notes that the big stick approach helped pass the postal savings bank bill, praising its effectiveness under successive presidents while lamenting the missed chance to apply it to the tariff law. It contrasts Taft’s smile with results achieved.
A Davenport Times article notes John K Tener, former White Stockings pitcher, as the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor. It suggests a sports metaphor rich campaign theme and mocks political writers for not highlighting his athletic past and plate over the opposition.
A lyrical meditation advises maidens to stay on the heights of youth and pride while elders offer guidance and suitors. The poem contrasts distant ideals embodied by Artemis with the pull of ordinary life as hearts dim and garlands are worn in public.
Reminiscences recount a 50 year old tale of three boys caught with stolen rope from Chambers mill and the family’s poverty amid a confession. A 20 year old note recalls a heat wave that halted saw mills and building work as the city sweltered under 99 degrees. The narrative closes with a vignette of neighborhood chatter and a social encounter on the Bluff featuring Miss Selina Sue and Mr Alan, hinting at a continued tale.
Forty years ago D. Eaton once led Wilton papers and now starts a new weekly, the True Republican, a seven column, neat sheet. The west end of the Third street bridge over Pappoose creek has settled making it unsafe for teams with obstructions placed across the street. repairs will begin at once.
Ten years ago Omer Plumly manager of the Hammond Indiana postal telegraph office visited his parents. L C Crossman returned to Chicago after days with relatives. Miss Anna Kincaid spent a few days at West Liberty visiting friends. Will Hoffman left this morning for the southwest. Mrs William H Baer of Kansas City returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Gazelle.
Miss Evelyn visits the Bluff for a gala gathering hosted by Miss Selina Sue and Mr. Alan. Family and neighbors lavish praise on the guest, share music, tea, and photographs, and enjoy ample refreshments as blossoms, babies, and pride mark a festive community moment.
Church school questions follow a sermon text from Matthew chapter thirteen. The document lists twenty six study prompts on leaven gospel influence and the end of times, ending with a lesson for Sunday July 10 1910 and a review of prior material.
West Liberty Iowa items report marriages, visits, and travels. Mrs Lou Hauer and G H Ketchner wed in Denver California and will reside in Lemon Grove after September first. Dozens of neighbors, relatives, and friends are named in short notes of visits and trips across Iowa and nearby states.
Mr and Mrs Adam Attig were passengers for Lone Tree Louisiana on a June 27 event described in a local notice. The fragment notes their travel status and location as part of a forthcoming report.
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