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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
3
A health note urges workers not to ignore back pain as a sign of kidney trouble. It explains symptoms such as headaches and swelling, advises urine checks, and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials from Mrs. W. H. Garmer and Mr. Garmer praising its relief.
The Daily Journal of Muscatine announces its circulation dominance and weekly editions while printing a reader letter urging better road projects. It includes regional political opinions from Washington IA and critiques of Senator La Follette amid national discussions.
New York Office located at 30 34 West 33rd Street with Payne and Young in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal establishes agencies around the city for convenience including East Hill at Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street Booth Muscatine Toborg Bros Grocery Oregon Street and Wm Yantery Grocery near West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Kecklerville Chavka s Grocery Hershey Avenue W C A Busch's Drug Store and other outlets.
Telephones mentioned in association with Bell and references to the Mississipi Valley in what appears to be an editorial context. The fragmented OCR hints at corporate or regional discussion of telephone services.
Sworn detailed circulation statement for February 1909 shows totals around 6,700 copies with various line items and021 community distribution notes. The document lists multiple figures and percentages across sections, indicating penny totals and distribution details for the Muscatine Journal.
Average 6 656 copies printed and circulated during February 1909 for the Muscatine Journal. F D Throop publisher swears to the figures. notarized March 2, 1909 by F L Bihlmeier notary public in Muscatine County Iowa.
A Sioux City style editorial argues Iowa should focus on infrastructure to keep rural families on farms. It emphasizes roads as vital to agriculture and the broader economy, urging state action to advance transportation toward national progress.
Two local Muscatine youths, Chase and Thomas, have funded and presented high quality music recitals for two seasons, bringing renowned artists to the city. The Journal commends their artistic and financial risk, urges continuation, and hopes for greater future success.
Reports from THINGS THEY SAY note the Spain earthquake stirring calls to raise the Maine in the U.S. This echoes remarks from Chicago Tribune about Illinois showing paralysis in electing a U.S. senator by both people and legislature.
Mr Bryan forecast a Democratic majority in the 1910 house. The Globe notes that no such outcome has materialized since he took charge, though he has consistently offered optimistic prophecies.
A Chicago news brief notes a bill introduction in New Mexico linked to bachelors. The card highlights lawmakers proposing changes affecting degree standards and state education policy. No further details on sponsors or dates are provided in the fragment.
J D Fulliam signs a note summarizing the official financial statement of the school board. The district expanded Lincoln and Garfield schools, added to McKinley, purchased Harrison, and enlarged Lincoln. Bond funds from 1902 and sale of Lincoln property financed $40,813 in items. current taxes covered the balance. Three year tax rates fell from 29 to 18 mills. Three million? No, ensure accuracy. The board added a manual training department at high school and projects expect to spend about $19,000 to reduce bonded debt this year. All buildings remain in good condition with minimal future improvements anticipated.
North Prairie reports a busy moving season with residents sending goods to Hooker Oklahoma and transfers within the area. Wash McGreer farm buyer arrives by car, Hansen Brothers relocate, H Smith moving in, Chamberlain and H G Smith depart, McGuire moves onto Maylone place. Mrs. Bishop of Muscatine visits Jugenheimer and Armstrong families. Assessor Parker completes annual trip. Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs. Chas Price.
Muscatine superintendent Cronin transacted business at Hazel Dell school. Ed Pazderski and relatives plan Davenport move. Henry Dipple celebrated birthday with relatives. Otto Bohnsack joined Pleasant Prairie grange. Mrs Saltan and children visiting Scharff family. Miss Gordon visited Davenport. Gardner to move to Montpelier. Wendland to farm vacated. Allbee timber crews sawing. timber to be trimmed for fuel. Mrs Ed Plett’s funeral attended by locals. Icey Teel praised. spring birds appear. Fitchner assessed property.
Wapello Iowa reports a flurry of activity with clergy attending meetings in Linton and Des Moines. Numerous residents, including T Lee Duncan and J A Duncan, travel for business while Miss Artie Welton and Miss Webb join local millinery shops. The independent school district election is set for March 8 with two directors to be chosen.
Fifty years ago a marriage in the city joined Samuel Orr and Kate A. J. Machlan with Orr hailed as a printer. The African M E church plans a donation party for Pastor Rev William C Trevan. Ten and thirty year notes mention Renzo DeLeo lecture at Tremont hall and Muscatine figures in earlier honors and injuries.
A powder blast in the Grandview store of R. C. Vibber injures Harry Vibber and Frank Latta. Harry Hufter is burned, while Mrs. William Johnson hosts a surprise 25th birthday party at 918 East Ninth Street for about fifty guests.
Wapello residents and visitors gather for social and business matters. Mrs. Urban Bridwell and Mrs. Pearl Irwin, of Mediapolis, visit Mrs. John Roberts. Thomas Peebles, from Minneapolis, handles Mississippi Valley telephone business. Fred Russbult, near Morning Sun, plans to move with parents to Germany. Other locals from Oakville and Des Moines frequent Wapello for work and relatives.
A tale of biliousness malaria and constipation overcome quickly by Dr. King's New Life Pills sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
The upcoming Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle 1909 will feature a comprehensive exhibit of African civilization. Plans include procuring artifacts and items from King Menelik II of Abyssinia to illustrate advanced stages of civilization.
In the Foreign Exhibit Palace at the Alaska Yukon Pentec Exposition at Seattle next year, exhibitors from England France Germany Spain Holland Sweden Russia Austria Hungary Switzerland Turkey Italy Persia Greece Netherlands India Belgium and San Marino will be showcased.
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