Daily Journal circulation leadership and weekly ads
Circulation exceeds all Muscatine papers combined and triple the next daily. The Daily Journal is published seven evenings except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal prints 1 page Tuesday and 4 1/2 pages Friday, delivered in city. weekly rate 10 cents. Daily subscriptions $8.00 yearly, $8.50 in advance for mail. Semi-Weekly $5.00 yearly. Representatives listed in New York Chicago. Journal notes local agents and private branch exchange numbers 26 and 27 with department contacts and staff roles for Fries, Throop, and others.
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Muscatine
Daily Journal
New York
West Gard Street
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquete
Journal
Pie Journal
Toborr Bros
Orogoratree
A. Busoh
Shoyayanio
Rocklerville
Chayka’s
Weat Hill
J. E. Fuller Grocery
Wm. van Zyl
Yowa
F. D. Throop
Senator Luke Lea Blood Donation Hero In Washington Post Tale
The Washington Post recounts Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee donating over a quart of his blood to his wife during a life saving transfusion. He remained conscious, endured pain, and declined credit while nurses and physicians praised his restraint and devotion. The couple, married, became public idols as Mrs Lea recovers at Georgetown University Hospital.
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Uefa
Luke Lena
Tennessee
Lea
Washington Post
Post
Luke Lea
Lorimer
Lon
Georgetown University Hospital
Senator Lea
Senator Lea Blood Transfusion Operation Recalls Courage
A historic transfusion linked Senator Lea to his wife Mrs Lea as surgeons tied a severed artery to a vein in a complex exchange. The procedure, begun at 2:30 pm and lasting about an hour and a half, aimed to replenish Mrs Lea with Senator Lea’s blood while preserving the senator’s life. Both pulses rose to 180 before stabilizing.
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Mrs. Len
Senator Lex
Mrs. Lea
Lea
Senator Lea
Rumor and Opinion Split Across Local Papers
A Williamsburg Journal-Tribune note debunks a rumored marriage of a Des Moines man to a 12 year old Winnie Lewis in Williamsburg, urging corrections. Other editorials lampoon sensationalism in crowd-pleasing royal coverage and comment on drownings and childrearing advice, with varied regional voices.
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Williamsburg
Scense
Bishop
Winnie Lewis
Keokuk County
Claude Gates
Sigourney
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fortyse, Thirties, etc
Clippings recount past local events from forty, thirty, twenty, and ten years ago. A boy aged twelve dislocated his elbow after falling from a horse while opening a pasture gate. Maverly’s minstrels received high praise for an entertaining show. The river’s rise is noted with tributaries swelling its current in places above town, while little rain is expected to lower it soon. June 30 was Sunday ten years ago.
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F. Bernhardt
Armstrong Pasture
Roads Dragged in Timber Creek Township Draws Comment
The Shalitown Times-Republican quotes the Cedar Rapids Republican calling Timber Creek roads dragged and notes heated reactions. The column mocks rural amusements including a four dollar weekly stake driver riding an old pony in a wild west pose. Lons Tree Reporter reflects on motives in newspaper work and aging.
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Shalitown Times-Republican
Timber Creek Township
Cedar Rapids
Columbus
Absent-Minded Geniuses and Their Quirky Tales
Anecdotes reveal absent minded brilliance from Newton to Ampere and Lombroso. Newton forgets items after leaving a room, Rouelle predicts an explosion during a lab stir, and Bishop Munster waits at a door marked out. Carleton’s Madras mosquito joke and a Breton’s warning add humorous color to genius preoccupations.
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David Brewater
Newton
Ronello
Rouelle
Ecclesias Tle
Munster
Ampere
Lombroso
Gioia
Ainslee
From Ploughboy to Speaker in Washington's House
Literary notes reflect on a recent induction of a new speaker in the U S House of Representatives, tracing the ascent from humble origins to the highest legislative role in the capital. The piece frames the event as a notable transfer of power within the nation’s political landscape.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Great Pacificator Clark and Mrs Young in reform debate
The piece juxtaposes Democratic leader Gnaamp Clark as a unifying figure who curbs autocratic power, while praising teacher leader Bila Flag Young for transforming the Teachers Federation. It credits Young with restoring order, efficiency, and focus on educating children, aided by delegation and disciplined management.
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Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Gnaamp Clark
Democratic Party
Clark
Bila Flagg Young
Rheta Childe Dorr
Success Magazine
Young
Normal College
Atalissa Social News Highlights Visits and Illness
Mrs Kittie Waterman of California visited with her mother Mrs Mary Lundy and others from St Cloud and Moline. S Page returned to Algona while Mrs Page stays with her sister. Mr and Mrs Bates of Independence visited D M H Smith’s. West Liberty’s Sam McLaughlin and Miss Jennie Phillips visited Cedar Rapids relatives. Mrs Amanda Bilby of Lamont Oklahoma came to visit Croxen and relatives. Mrs Owen Doyle improved after sickness. The week began with cool weather and prayers for rain.
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Jennie Phillips
Cedar Rapids
Amanda Bilby
Lamont
Oklahoma
C.C. Croxen
Owen Doyle
Illnesses and Travel Notes From Local Residents
Mrs Idazia Neberling fell gravely ill Monday and was rushed by Dr Brisb ine to Muscatine hospital where she underwent a serious operation and remains in critical condition. Miss Mabel Miller visits grandmother Miller in Blue Grass. Locals attend Chaulauqua at West Liberty. Richard Watters promoted in railway mail service now moving from Des Moines to Omaha. J L McColm and Mr and Mrs Ed McColm of Muscatine and Dr and Mrs Manson of Wilson attend Hillis Ady’s Sunday. Rev FF Bruns returns from Y M C A convention at Lake Geneva. Atkinson returns from extended visit with daughter Mrs J Qosker of Mitchell. Miss Florence Stucker of Waterloo vacationing with parents Mr and Mrs Bigler Stucker. Be Turkle and Jest Vanhorn drive to Oelwein Iowa Thursday.
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Idazia Neberling
Brisbine
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Mabel Miller
Blue Grass
Miller
Chaulauqua
West Liberty
Richard Watters
Des Moines
Omaha
J. L. McColm
McColm
Manson
Wilson
Hillis Ady
Rey
Brums
Lake Geneva
Noc Atkinson
J. lQosker
Mitchell
Ss. D
Florence Sticker
Water‘loo
Town
New Era Plans Fourth of July Celebration
The town of New Era invites all residents and neighbors to a Fourth of July event at New Era Park. Morning confirmation service at Zeigler Memorial Lutheran church followed by a public manifestation of faith from a seven member class. Evening communion service, concert by New Era Orchestra and choir, and refreshment stands. Athletic program includes an outdoor basketball game against Muscatine Y M C A. Ladies Aid and Phinindosa societies organize the day with a grand social, games, and a big dinner. Bring dinner and enjoy a full day of activities and community spirit.
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Zeigler Memorial
New Ira
Hia
New Era
Muscatine Y. M. C. A
Ladies’ Aid Society
Phinindosa Society
Dorcas Sewing Society Meets at Bloomer Home
Oak Grove June 30 Dorcas Sewing Society gathered at the country home of Mr and Mrs A H Bloomer with a large crowd. Ladies sewed children s garments while men played cards. A noon dinner was served. Next meeting July 26 at Mrs Chas Toyne s. Nearby news notes a marriage of Chas Bloomer and Sophia Lindis.
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Oak Grove
Dorcas Sewing Society
Pleasant Country Home
A. H. Bloomer
Mise
Sophia Lindis
Chas
Bloomer
Blanche
Angy Cottrell
Omaha
Neb
Fred Bloomer
Cédar River
GU. A.L
Misa Helen Satterthwaite
Fruitland Residents Attend Weekend Gathering
The notice notes a social gathering involving Miss Neame Stuart, Mr and Mrs, 8 Schillig and son, and the Stuart family of Fruitland. Sunday attendance highlighted with reference to Stuart residence and family members in the event.
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Neame Stuart
Schillig and Son
Stuart
Fruitland
Wico Stuart's
Letts Iowa to host annual Thank Offering Day at M E church
In Letts Iowa on Sunday at 11 o'clock the M E church hosts its annual Thank Offering Day led by the W F M S with hymns scripture reading and a light picture. Rev T I Barker will deliver the address as members bring mite boxes for collection. The event also announces visiting relatives and local social news including a wrestling match and obituaries with Mithe Rena Christina Darker noted as the deceased daughter of Rev and Mrs Barker.
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Rev. T. I. Barker
Minnie Lieberknecht
Ava Shaw
Greenlands
Jay ‘Mountains
Mamie Garrett
Mildred’ Lieberknecht
Gladys McCleary
Mra
Edwin Willams
Chicago
Francis Walcott
Ney
D. A. Waters
Portland
Oregon
Belmont
Ohio
Opera House
Ralph McCleary
Sid’ Pearson
McCleary
Ina Meeker
Cedar Rapids
Mia
Lucy Williams
Josiah Idle
Kinkston
Texas
Letts
Ted Dalton
Washington
Iowa
Mary Dalton
Alta Barnett
Rock Island
Effie Garratt
Irma Harrison
Insana Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
A. Harrison
T. le. Bland
Ulric Garratt
Max McCormack
Farmer
M. A. Shellabarger
Ulric Garrett
Tom Hackett
Mary
Irene Claire
Virtainta Doyle
Mithe Rena Christina Darker
Winfield
Little Christina
Widon
Iown
Young
Jold
Grigsby
Mret M. J. Church of
Muscatine
Mildred Lieberknecht
Grace Fitsimons
Lillian Westfall
Marriott Farmer
Dorothy Leiber Knecht
Floy Nason
Clyda Wyle
Oliver Heinsman
Hel
W. Wwutehtinson
J. W. Hahn
Big baby boy born to Mr and Mrs RT Howe in Rochester
Rochester June 30 Mrs and Mrs RT Howe celebrate the arrival of a large baby boy. Tip Mill of Chicago has visited brother James Hin. Mrs Will Baker and daughter Letha spent in Tipton. Anna Valett visited LeRoy Minnesota with sister Bert Perkey. Eva McGillvray and Pearl Jay traveled to Davenport to see Mrs Rachel Clay. Mrs Cramer, after visiting Des Moines with her husband Dr Cramer, returned to aunt I C Wood.
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Rochester
Myr
RT. Howe
Tip Mill
Chicago
James Hin
Will Baker
Letha
Tipton
Anna Valett
LeRoy
Minn
Bert Perkey
Eva McGillvray
Pearl Jay
Davenport
Rockefelows and guests hosted at Bloomington weekend
Bloomington couple 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 Lilian Foster of Chicago, vacationing with a Colorado friend, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Jon Leonard. Ai. and Mr. Willam Brawnawal also appeared in the lively gathering.
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Bloomington
Harry Rockefellow
Maud
Clara
West Liberty
John Fishburn
Lilian Foster
Chicago
Colorado
Jon Leonard
Willam Brawnawal
City Dog Tax Due July First With Penalty Warning
Owners of dogs are warned that the city dog tax is due on July 1 and must be paid promptly or the dogs may be disposed of after 24 hours. Tax is $1 for males and $2 for females. Payment can be made at this office or at the Chief of Police, T. H W. Brannan, City Recorder.
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T. H W. Brannan
City Recorder
Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
The text notes various relatives visiting each other over the weekend. Melpine’s granddaughter had dinner at Oscar Drake’s. Helen Sip from South Muscatine spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives. The Martin Schweitzer family and Mr. and Mrs. A J Wood visited High Prairie on Sunday. P Frederick attended Children’s Day exercises at the church near Wilton.
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Melpine
Oscar Drake
Helen Sip
South Muscatine
Martin Schweitzer
A. J. Wood
High Prairie
P. Frederick
Wilton
State reports $184000 left from Cherry mine aid
The Cherry mine relief fund shows $184000 remaining from the $281000 subscribed for sufferers. The first annual statement covers July 1 1910 to July 1 1911 filed by the state board. Funds were distributed at a cost of under half a percent, mainly as cash for widows with children and pensions for widows with children and for orphans.
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Springield
Cherry Mine
State
Board of Administration
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the Journal BY Journal Printing CO
D. Throop
L. P. Loomis
Ee Ele
City and County Free
Leo Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Washington County Press
Jovrnale Tribune
Jingland
Daily Press of
Two Worlds
Marengo
Mar
Chicago Medical Institute
Magorl Lowa
Entine . Journal
Maverly
Strel
Lons Tree
Madras
Henry Guy Carleton
Atlantic City
Rittany
Madrag
Duty
Stell
Cleveland Piain
Atalissa
Geo
W. Reuling
Remington Typewriter
Remington ‘Typewriter Co
Fifth St
Neferel
Muscatine County
L. Johnson
Elizabeth Schaefer
Mizabeth Schaefer
Court House
R. EB. Johnson
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