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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
13
The Daily Journal proclaims higher circulation than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection of 10 cents.
Yowa private branch fixchange numbers 26 and 27. When operator answers ask for person or department number wanted. Publisher Throop and editors listed with their roles. Business office contact via numbers 26 or 27.
Tennessee senator Luke Lea donated more than a quart of his blood to save his wife during a transfusion at Georgetown University Hospital. He resumed duties after recovery and spoke modestly about the ordeal, as physicians noted his courage and pain tolerance.
A hospital operation details a blood transfusion from Senator Lea to Mrs Lea to save her life. The surgeon connected the severed artery to a vein graft, transfusing about a quart of the senator's blood while both pulses rose from 70 and 180 to about 130. The artery may never work again, but another artery in the same arm should keep the hand strong.
The Williamsburg Journal-Tribune reports circulating claims of a marriage between a Des Moines man and a 12-year-old girl named Winnie Lewis in Williamsburg. Officials confirm no license was issued and no record of such marriage exists, labeling the reports bunk.
A humorous peek at church congregations reacting to pastors vacations. The piece notes the enthusiastic Amens and witty prayers for rest and relaxation, joking about church members shedding coats and shoes and slipping into pajamas and lounge attire.
The flood of sentimental reports on England's king and queen eased as daily papers returned to routine work. Critics deride the gushing coverage as a breach of refined taste and call for accountability, noting the public was not forced to read the reports.
The Tipton Advertiser notes routine drownings as boys at a Davenport Sunday school picnic perish for lack of swimming ability. It argues that teaching children to swim early is essential and that parents neglect this skill.
A Sigourney resident offers a brand new single go cart in exchange for a double model. The tale acts as a caution to young married men about investing in go carts until returns are in.
Clippings recall a twelve year old son of F Bernhardt dislocating his elbow after a gate mishap in Armstrong pasture. The horse bolted, he fell on a stump, and the injury marked a notable scene in local memory. The column promises fresh, original reminiscences free of offense.
The snippet notes a forthcoming meeting with Miss Neame Stuart and records that Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Schillig and son Stuart of Fruitland spent Sunday with J. C. Stuart.
The Letts Iowa community lists a Sunday 11 o clock Thank Offering program at the M E church led by the W F M S with hymns scripture reading singing and an address by Rev T F Barker. Returns include notices of visiting ministers and local social gatherings plus obituary of Rena Christina Barker and several local travels and family events.
Thirty years ago reports praised Haverly’s minstrels for an evening show described as the best yet. The traveling troupe stood out among minstrel groups, delivering lively performances and notable stage presence.
Twenty years ago the river rose at several points with strong increases in tributary streams. Downstream levels are unlikely to rise significantly unless there is unusual rainfall following recent storms.
The Shall town Times Republic an reports Timber Creek township roads are dragged while the Cedar Rapids Republi can claims the matter is more important than the Lee trial and other summer topics.
In Columbus a local event features a humorous wild west display with costumed figures riding a farm pony. A four dollar weekly stake driver leads the parade wearing cow puncher garb, mixing nostalgia with rural humor.
The piece reflects on why men enter journalism, citing glory, spite, pleasure, and money. It notes the editors' love for the craft and their aging inability to learn new methods.
A collection of anecdotes about famous minds like Newton Rouelle Munster Buxton Ampere Lombroso and Gioia, illustrating extreme absorption in work and occasional obliviousness to surroundings. Each tale highlights a humorous or surprising lapse rooted in intense concentration.
The late Henry Guy Carleton once told a Madras mosquito story. In Brittany he claimed there are no mosquitoes and warned a Breton immigrant to Madras about long sucking mozzies. Arriving there she saw three elephants at the pier and exclaimed Are those mosquitoes.
A July Columbus piece recounts Clark as a rugged Kentucky plowboy turned national figure. He becomes the first Democrat in sixteen years to hold the speakership unanimously and then curbs autocratic power, returning it to the people through the caucus.
Rheta Childe Dorr credits Ella Flagg Young with transforming Chicago teaching in her first year. Young reorganized administration to focus on education, delegated routine tasks, and kept a tight, purposeful pace, enabling broad system reform without wasting time.
June 30 report lists many local visitors travelers from California Minnesota Illinois Oklahoma and Lamont Oklahoma visiting families in Atalissa. Notable mentions include Mrs Kittie Waterman and Mrs Mary Lundy, Mr and Mrs Bates of Independence, and S S Page returning to Algona with plans to rejoin his wife. Weather notes praise cool spell and hope for rain.
The Marengo Republican reports a major political story using a double column headline. The item highlights key figures, local reactions, and upcoming events shaping the election landscape.
A health fadist warns about microbes in ice water as readers combat heat. The exchange shows defiant responses and concerns over safety and personal comfort during a hot day.
Literary notes recount a new incumbent being inducted into the high office of speaker in the U S House of Representatives. The piece frames the event as a rise from humble beginnings to national leadership.
Mrs. Lizzie Heberling was taken seriously ill Monday and rushed by auto to Hershey hospital in Muscatine where she underwent a serious operation. She has shown some improvement but remains critical. Other local items note visitors, retirements, and travel among area residents and relatives.
The New Era community invites all to a Fourth of July celebration at New Era park featuring a class confession service at Zeigler Memorial Lutheran church, an outdoor basketball game vs Muscatine Y M C A, a concert by the New Era orchestra, and civic social hours with refreshments under the Ladies Aid and Phinindosa societies.
Oak Grove June 30. Dorcas Sewing society gatherings feature children’s garments sewing while men play queues. A noon dinner accompanies the meeting held at Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bloomer. The next meeting is set for July 26 at Mrs. Chas Toyne’s.
In Rochester on June 30 Mr and Mrs R B Howe celebrate the birth of a son. Tip Hill of Chicago visited his brother James Hill. Mrs Will Baker and daughter Letha visited Tipton. Anna Valett traveled to LeRoy Minnesota to visit sister Mrs Fort Perkey. Eva McGillvray and Pearl Jay visited Davenport to see Eva's aunt Mrs Rachel Clay. Mrs Cramer returned home after Des Moines visit with husband Dr Cramer to aunt Mrs I C Wood.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rockefellow and daughters Maud and Clara of West Liberty were entertained Sunday by Mr and Mrs John Fishburn and family. Miss Lillian Foster of Chicago and a Colorado friend are vacationing with Mr and Mrs Joe Leonard. Mr and Mrs William Brownawall ...
Owners must pay the city dog tax by July 1 or risk their dogs being gathered and disposed of within 24 hours. Tax rates are one dollar for males and two dollars for females. Payments accepted at this office or the Chief of Police office. T. H. Brannan, City Recorder.
The report records social visits and attendance in nearby towns. Mrs. and Mr. A. J. Wood visited High Prairie on Sunday. Miss Helen Slip of South Muscatine spent the weekend with relatives, the Martin Schweitzer family. P. Frederick attended the Children's Day exercises at the Evangelical church near Wilton.
Springfield Illinois June 30 Of the 281000 subscribed for Cherry mine disaster sufferers 184000 remains in the hands of the state board of administration The first annual statement for 1910 1911 shows total distribution at under one half of one percent The funds were distributed as cash allotments to widows with no children and as pensions to widows with children and to children without surviving parents.
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