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The Daily Journal issues every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal has 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Delivery in the city by carrier costs 10 cents weekly. yearly rates are 2.90 for daily by mail and 1.50 for semi weekly by mail. Offices in New York at 30 3 West 83rd Street, Payne & Young in charge, and Chicago at 750 Marquette Building.
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Daily Journal
New York
West 83Rd Street
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette Building
Association of American Advertisers
New York City
Journal Agencies List City Vendors for Readers
The Journal enumerates agencies around the city for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 2nd South Muscatine Toborg Bros. grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J A Fuller Grocery and Wm Yan Zyl Grocery.
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East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
Fast 2Nd
Bell Telephone Offices and Local Listings
Fragmentary telephony directory note lists Bell Telephone offices with scattered place names and partial addresses. Not enough context to identify a full location, organization, or event.
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal February 1909
Sworn report shows February 1909 circulation numbers for Muscatine Journal with daily tallies and an average of 6 656 copies. Publisher F D Throop certifies the printed and circulated total, notarized March 2, 1999.
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F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Town
F. L. Bihlmeier
The Death of Harry Jones
Harry Jones dies by his own hand after a drawn out trial that points to his guilt as the Van Winkle slayer while his dying declaration of innocence lingers. County officials and the county attorney are credited for bringing him to justice after months of effort.
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Harry Jones
the van Winkles
Jones
Bar of Justice
Jury Hinges On Fatal Case Of Harry Jones Death
A newspaper notice reflects on the murder of the Van Winkles and the death of Harry Jones. It notes compelling evidence and doubts about guilt, honors the defense, and urges letting the case rest as a tragic, unsavory memory.
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Republic
van Winkles
Jones
Attorney Warner
Harry Jones
A Curious Law Proposal From Dr Chapman Cries Foul
A country doctor in the state senate introduces a bill to hide personal crisis notices in newspapers to prevent self destruction stories from alarming readers. The piece critiques Dr Chapman for politicizing ethics and publicity while praising genuine medical restraint, condemning his tactic as graft masquerading as virtue.
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Senate
Dr. Chapman
Harry Jones
Jones
Chapman
Long Ago Muscatine Clippings Record Steamboat Arrivals
Revisited Muscatine Journal clippings note steamboat registrar M Block reporting 550 arrivals at the wharf from March 13 to Dec 28 1858 with upward landings charged wharfage. Marriages in Orono township J R Letts and Albina Brockaway. Daniel Schmeltzer and Mary A Kellow. Ed Brent embarks on Minnesota tour for Brent Manufacturing. St Patrick’s Day plans by Sons of Erin with M V Gannon to deliver oration.
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M. Block
Orono Township
Muscatine County
C. P. Reynolds
J. R. Letts
Grandview
Albina M. Brockaway
Brent
Minnesota
Brent Manufacturing Company
St. Patrick’s Day
Sons of
Erin
M. V. Gannon
Davenport
Washington man crushed between moving train cars
Forty years ago a telegraph operator reported a man named Doyle injured in Washington Indiana when attempting to board a moving train. He was caught between cars with his left leg and right arm crushed and was not expected to survive the next day.
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Doyle
Washington, In
Cadle Turns Seventy as Three Score Passes
Thirty years ago the notice marks C. Cadle reaching seventy, celebrating a life spanning many decades with emphasis on endurance and longevity.
Wisconsin Senator Proposes Abolishing the U S Senate
Dubuque Times Journal reports Senator Gaylord a Wisconsin socialist member introduces a joint resolution to abolish the Senate. The piece contrasts socialist marks with reformer traits and argues the Senate was designed to check popular impulses and protect government from error.
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Dubuque
Popular Branch of
Congress
Local Briefs: Injury, Marriages Reported
Twenty years ago J O Martin’s son fell from a tree yesterday afternoon dislocating his shoulder. Marriage licenses were granted today to Charles Carter and Adelia Chasture and to Robert N McCoy and Fannie M Grady.
Muscatine Maennerchor Help Editor Celebrate Birthday
The Muscatine Maennerchor and families celebrated Editor Henry Heinz’s forty third birthday at his home. Ellis Parker Butler arrived Saturday night from New York for a visit with his father. Hon. J M Gobble’s name surfaced at Des Moines Thursday as a Democratic candidate for governor.
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Muscatine Maennerchor
Henry Heinz
Ellis Parker Butler
New York
J. M. Gobble
Des Moines
Debate on Electing Senators and Legislative Reform
The speaker argues that if popular election can make the senate responsive to the people, then a senate may be unnecessary. The notion questions the necessity of a legislative upper chamber and envisions reform based on elected accountability.
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Senate
Reward Offered For Vermin On Des Moines Students
An Iowa City Republican notes a Des Moines board of education member proposed a reward of one dollar for each vermin found on any child in Des Moines schools. The remark implies a stance on ridding the state of undesirables alongside existing rewards for rattlesnakes.
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Iowa City
Des Moines
Ex-Tom Platt Predicts Roosevelt Likely Out of Politics
Des Moines Capital notes ex Tom Platt predicts Theodore Roosevelt will not return to politics. The column mocks Platt and urges him to look at himself for remaining influence rather than targeting Roosevelt or other has-beens.
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Des Moines
Tom Platt
Theodore Roosevelt
Tom
Reading Test Becomes Vote Prerequisite in Arizona
In Arizona a man must read the constitution before he can vote. The territory has progressed so rapidly that a man who can read and write is no longer a mollycoddle.
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Keokuk
Taft Aims Legal Talent for Cabinet
President-elect Taft selects top lawyers to join his administration ensuring skilled legal minds steer policy and guard against potential battles. The move signals emphasis on strong legal expertise in the new Taft administration.
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Sioux City
Washington Democrat votes praised for ship subsidy defeat
The bill to subsidize ships failed in Congress by three votes, with Charley Kennedy voting in favor of the measure. Readers are urged to credit Oscar for backing the outcome and the editorial stance praising the decisive result.
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Washington
Weather Woes in March linger at Waterloo
The Waterloo Reporter laments ongoing March weather and urges quick resolution to unsettled conditions, noting the pattern of storms and temperature swings and urging decisive clarification from forecasts.
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Waterloo
Taft Maintains Course in Administration
Iowa City Citizen notes Taft has not rocked the boat so far in his administration, signaling steady leadership without major policy shifts or upheaval to date. The brief reflects reader impressions of governance under Taft.
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Iowa City
Taft
The Lure of the Mask excerpt continues in chapter two
In this scene Harold MacGrath’s tale follows Giovanni and a mysterious singing woman as they discuss identity and belonging. The Italian setting reveals sharp wit, cultural contrasts, and a quest for personal freedom amid bustling streets and grand palaces.
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Giovanni
Special Notice To Fat People
A doctor touts a fat reducing prescription Rengo claiming rapid loss of fat and increased strength. The ad urges readers to buy at druggists for $1.00 per box or mail order from Rengo Co. Detroit with a free trial offer. Muscatine mentions A W Morgan, Druggist.
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Dr. Jones
Rengo Co
Rengo
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgan
Innocent youth and a noisy morning in the park
Hillard rides through a cold park scene after planning a sensational personal inquiry in the newspaper. He contemplates canceling the ad as he reflects on the impracticality of meeting the mysterious woman from last night’s adventure and faces a brisk, barren early day with riders, brokers, and a cautious mood.
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Giovanni
Hillard
Fifth Avenue
J. H. Burgomaster Club
The Manhattan Musical Comedy at Grand Opera House
The Manhattan Musical Comedy company brings a repertoire program to the Grand Opera House with 30 performers. It features A Trip to Turkey and The Adorable Fritzi for March 12 and 13 with the Flower of the Ranch on March 16. The show includes a large chorus and twenty catchy numbers and follows a girl survivor of a coach wreck becoming part of a ranch family.
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Manhattan Musical Comedy Company
Grand Opera House
Turkey
Fritzi
Jos. E. Howard
Sis Perkins
Indiana
Posey County
The Pajama and the Nighties and Claremont in Grand Opera review
The piece features Foster father as a principal. the songs The Pajama and the Nighties Claremont and The Days of 49 standouts with a beauty chorus. A fifty-strong cast including Hume Knights McSweeney Horner Cossar Drew Murray is praised for lush production and value.
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Howard
Claremont
Edward Hume
Frederick Knights
J. P. McSweeney
E. H. Horner
Frances Cossar
Frankie Drew
Minnie Murray
Local notes from Illinois City Ill March 11
Community brief detailing moves and visits including Orie Taylor moving to Muscatine Island, Mrs. Sedam returning from visit, Dr. Walker’s son and family, E M Baker business trip, Minkler family visits, Wren Baker’s return, home repairs by Wm Seidler, a surprise rag sewing for Mrs. Reeves, and infant death of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson’s daughter with interment in Illinois City cemetery.
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Illinois City
Ill
Orie Taylor
Muscatine Island
J. Sedam
Grove Rood
Walker
Kenguk
Dr. Walker
E. M. Baker
Muscatine
M. Reeves
J. Doesenberry
C. Sedam
J. Simpson
Earl Ellsworth
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Claims 20 Year Cure
A testimonial from Laura Russell of Logan Iowa says 20 years of heart disease were cured after using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad explains weak heart action causes breathlessness and smothering spells and claims the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles to improve circulation. It urges readers to buy a bottle from a druggist with a money back guarantee.
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Miles
Laura Russell
Logan
Iowa
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