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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
11
The item notes the New York office at 30 34 West 33rd Street with Payne and Young in charge and the Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building. The brief lists office locations and overseeing executives.
When the operator answers, request the person or department number. Listings include No 1 F D Throop publisher No 2 managing editor through No 7 H E Dreler Adv Mar plus composing and malling rooms. Business office uses numbers 27 or 80 Mississippi Valley No 5.
The Deutsch Land airship wrecks in a Teutoburg forest gale after motor failure leaving ships, passengers, and crew safe. Colesmann, head of the new airship company, had purchased the Ischland for 135000 dollars, noting the accident reflects challenges in aviation progress and may signal early difficulties before commercial air travel stabilizes.
The text praises the automobile's progress from a healthy but rough infancy toward a vigorous adolescence and a practical, efficient maturity, noting its high potential for future development and usefulness.
West Liberty, Muscatine, and Columbus host annual chautauquas with noted talent and strong programs. The Journal urges public support for these assemblies as they offer instruction and wholesome summer amusement, aiming for prosperous seasons and general uplift.
Judge Anderson voids the standpat board of supervisors action in Lucas County, seating twenty one defeated standpat delegates and admitting insurgent delegates to the county convention. Progressives carried Lucas County in the primary and elected fifty of the seventy five delegates.
The Davenport Times reports that Congress enacted a joint resolution authorizing the president to appoint a five member commission. The commission’s duty is to take steps to bring about an unspecified objective as outlined in the measure.
Durham woman Mrs J M Shepherd proclaims Cardui home treatment relieved months of heavy labor. She praises the tonic as gentle safe vegetal remedy and urges other women with womanly troubles to try it at home, noting its nonpoisonous, harmless action and convenience. She invites letters for special instructions and a 64 page booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
City residents note several married men ready to back a commission to limit arguments. The proposal aims to restrain quarrels and promote constructive dialogue among spouses and associates.
Keokuk Constitution Dem calls the Ballinger verdict to be held until autumn, noting the congressional committee already formed the popular verdict some time earlier. The statement frames the timeline as the committee’s determination governs the outcome.
In the Cedar Rapids Republican the writer criticizes Senator Lorimer saying he should resign promptly if he had any regard for decency. The piece labels him in bad standing and argues it would take longer than he has left to rehabilitate himself.
In a Cedar Rapids Gazette item the trio Garfield Pinchot and La Follette are shown conferring with President Theodore Roosevelt. The piece questions why Aldrich Cannon and Elkins are absent and whether they are unwelcome at Oyster Bay or have no desire to meet the celebrated leader noted for his African hunting exploits.
Mr William H Miller returns from Springfield Illinois where he met Abraham Lincoln and found him affable and chatty. A moonlight excursion to Fairport is planned this evening with expectations of a large crowd. The Wide Awakes held a fine drill at Tremont Hall which was rented for their team. Fifty natty uniforms arrived and were worn for the drill. A. G. McColm returns from New York and other eastern cities with new goods. J J Hall takes the contract to lay eight miles of pipe for Oskaloosa water works and will depart this morning to push completion before cold weather.
Burlington Gazette reports Colonel Dave Palmer joking about a “sane” Fourth of July and letting youngsters make noise while implying they will back his son D. J. Palmer for railroad commissioner in 1924.
Sioux City Tribune reports a court refused a recount of Pittsburg primary ballots. Dalzell holds a 197 vote lead over Black, who alleges fraud. The piece notes Dalzell’s long national prominence and says the ruling may make him appear diminished to voters.
Keokuk Gate City reports that Iowa life insurance companies increased the securites deposited with the state auditor by 4,815,054.99 over the eleven months ending May 31. The surge marks the largest eleven month rise in the state’s history and signals unusual prosperity for Iowa life insurers.
Forty years ago the German Congregational and German Methodist churches held a Cedar street picnic at Hoopes Grove. Youths enjoyed themselves while the reporter visited. Dinner and supper were served at the grove. John Lemp installed a new fireproof hall safe bought from agent T. D. Schmidt in his building, and the heat is noted as intense.
George C. Winn, formerly of Rock Island where he operated a marble business, has moved back to the city with his family and accepted a position with E. B. Peasley in his marble and granite works.
In a rural sickroom, Miss Cynthia, Miss Selina Sue, and Mr. Alan guard Blossom as she weakly fights a heavy cough. The doctor predicts a fragile dawn, hope rides on quiet presence, and a caring circle forms around the girl as warmth and comfort lift spirits and bind hearts.
George Patrick son of J C Patrick had a close call last evening after likely entering overheated water. He left the water and collapsed with convulsions before Dr E B Fulham could treat him. Frank Blanchard and Geo Connell, who had been visiting Cedar Rapids, returned to the city last evening.
Ten years after the Kranz florist on Eighth Street was taken over by Aug Schmidt the business was sold today. An auction style sale begins tomorrow selling plants palms and flowers at very low prices until the stock is exhausted. William L. Roach took a business trip to Kansas City for several days.
The Waterloo Courier lauds Oklahoma Senator Gore as incorruptible and unbiddable, likening him to Beveridge and Cummins. It asserts he will endure political battles to keep his Senate seat and argues one such man is worth ten typical Washington lawmakers.
The article touts Temagami Ontario as a seasonal destination where Indigenous canoe know-how attracts visitors who may enjoy guided paddling and two years of work achieved in one for campers. It highlights superb fishing hunting access via the Grand Trunk Railway and offers a free descriptive publication from H G Elliott in Chicago.
North Prairie notes a rainy Sunday still filled church for the Children’s Day program led by Rev. Russell with a pantomime by six girls and an echo song. Rev. Kendricks of Ottumwa spoke to the children as Miss Rose Teufel visited. Local folks plan Fourth of July fishing trips. Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 3. The town eyes a new or repaired telephone line, while W S Miller digs a cellar and Asa Johnson adds to a barn.
Gladwin Iowa report notes a beneficial rain on Sunday for growing crops. Visitors include Mrs. J. G. Baker and mother, H. H. Owen and family, and Mrs. Harry Morse with son Alvah. Mrs. Hattie Rice spends Sunday at Harman's and attends tent meetings. Protracted tents are ongoing with expectation of further work. Visitors James Cherwinker Jr and wife at Haskins. An auction sale drew a good turnout last Saturday.
Breathe Hyomei to clear the head in two minutes and ease coughs and colds. The eucalyptus based remedy promises one day relief from a cold and relief from snuff, hawking, spitting, and foul breath within a week. Complete outfits cost 1.90 with inhaler and Hyomel. refills 50 cents.
In a rustic scene, Miss Selina Sue and Mr. Alan share a kiss as Miss Cynthia and Charity's care softly unfold. The group debates happiness amid a lingering pinch of trouble while tending Charity and opening the grocery. Charity eats dry bran as the moment lingers, and the tale promises continuation.
Notice of incorporation for a Muscatine based domestic building and loan association under Iowa law. Capital stock set at 250000 dollars, 2500 shares of 100 each, monthly 50 cent installments. Business to commence May 17 1910, end May 17 1930, nine directors and officers, stockholder oath of private property exemption. Names of initial directors list included.
Dr W E Shallenberger of 8866 Lake Ave Chicago lists reference to Drexel State Bank. The brief item notes a banking reference between the physician and the financial institution without further details.
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