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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

3

Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Say Muscatine Case

Backache and nervous irritability traced to kidney trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills cleanse the kidneys and blood, relieve congestion, and restore filtering. Mrs William Vodegel tests a cure after three boxes, with long time use and endorsements from her family. Sold at J J Havercamp's drug store.

Dean Doan William Vodegel Walnut Street Muscatine Vodegel J. J. Havercamp

Muscatine Paper Publisher and Editor Credited

Theبي text lists F. D. Throop as publisher and L. Fk. Logmis as managing editor. It proclaims the paper the official city and county paper with circulation towering over competitors. It notes AP and syndicate memberships.

F. D. Throop L. Fk. Logmis

Newspaper Pricing and Delivery Schedule Notice

The Daily Journal publishes every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal issues 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and mail rates listed: daily one year $8.00. semi weekly one year $1.50.

Daily Journal

Local City Agencies List For Readers

The Journal lists city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 2nd Borth Muscatine Toborg Bros gme Oregon street C and Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chavka's Grocery Weet Bill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Yen Zyl Grocery.

East Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 2Nd Borth Muscatine Toborg Bros Gme - Oregon Street Kecklerville Chavka's Grocery Weet Bill J. H. Fuller Wm. Yen Zyl

Bell Offices Report In Mississippi Valley Area

Fragmentary note reports telephone offices in the Mississippi Valley region with references to Bell services and a dated mark of March 30. Details are incomplete but indicate communications facilities and company attribution during the period.

Iowa Merchants Warned Over Advertising Grafter Scam

Reports say several Iowa merchants including Muscatine firms were duped by a man posing as an ad agency agent who offered to produce and mail promotional slides to vaudeville theatres. The piece notes the harm to honest merchants who contribute to community development.

Iowa Muscatine

Local advertisers urged to use newspapers for returns

A Missouri editor and the Waterloo Times-Tribune argue local merchants gain best returns from local newspaper advertising. They warn against advertising grafters and favor trusted local media for reaching city shoppers and building the community.

Washington humorist's essay draws light on old Billings

The April Hampton's Magazine reprints Ellis Parker Butler's piece on the News value of Old Billings. Butler mentions Kalona and Edminson's grocery, disguises town institutions, and targets the Kilo Times with humor. The Washington Democrat notes the piece while praising Butler's past hits.

Washington Democrat Hampton's Ellis Parker Butler Muscatine Billings Kalona Kilo Edminson Kilo Times Chicago Tribune The

Milwaukee mayor weighs in on prohibition question

The mayor is publicly arguing the affirmative that prohibition as applied to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating beverages is right. The discussion features the Milwaukee mayor and the president of a college weighing the issue.

Council Bluffs Milwaukee

Tax on stockings threatens hardship for children

The Sioux City Journal warns that a threatened stockings tax will burden families, predicting that within weeks many poor children will go barefoot as a result.

Sioux City Journal

Liquor Debate Sparks City Rifts Between Mayor Rose and President Dickie

The Burlington Gazette notes that in the liquor debate Mayor Rose and President Dickie clash with opposing views. Both leaders express strong opinions, highlighting a sharp public policy divide in the city.

Burlington Gazette Rose Dickie

Chicago papers warn on Payne tariff bill impact

The Waterloo Reporter notes Chicago newspapers say the proposed Payne tariff bill will raise costs on goods like stockings and other apparel leading to higher consumer prices and potential shortages in retail markets.

Waterloo Chicago

Hill Sees Better Times for Western Farmers

Railroad magnate James J. Hill says Western farmers are turning bankers by lending at 5 to 6 percent, drawing money from country banks and supplying commercial paper to cities. He cites simplified loans and healthier finances as a sign of improvement after a month in St. Paul.

New York N. Y James J. Hill Financial District St. Paul of &. CO. Dewitt & Co Chicasa

United States Watches Castro's Moves in Europe

The U S government closely tracks former President Castro of Venezuela. It is believed Washington can influence peacekeeping in Venezuela and prevent arms shipments to Castro's followers, with sympathy expected from England the Netherlands Germany and France.

Castro Europe Washington, D. C United States Venezuela England Netherlands Germany France

Rexall Remedies Endorsement Boosts A. W. Morgan Store

A. W. Morgan earns public trust by offering Rexall Remedies with a personal guarantee of satisfaction or no cost. The store reports crowded shelves as customers seek 300 distinct medicines, including Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets priced at 25 cents a package. The article stresses honesty and strong community confidence in Morgan’s policy.

Munyon A. W. Morgan

The Lady in the Fog in a Mask Haunts New York Man

In this chapter Merrihew and Hillard drink and plot as Hillard reveals a months old pursuit of a mysterious masked woman. Hillard believes Sandford and a hoax may be involved while the pair debate going to Italy with limited funds. Hillard insists on action and plans to travel to Italy in March, inviting Merrihew as companion despite tight finances.

Merrihew Jack Hillard Merridew New York Madame Angot Sandford Africa Giovanni Leddy Lightfinger Italy Dan

Improvement at Ament and McMurry Wagon Shop

The old blacksmith shop at Third and Walnut streets was torn down and replaced by a new 40 by 60 foot shop with seven blacksmith fires. Ament and McMurry are restructuring their factory interior while expanding their wagon and plow business. Gov Lowe designates April 22 as a day of humiliation and prayer for Iowa with feasting, and sets beer license at 25 dollars. a proposal for 100 dollars failed.

Terry Third Walnut Streets Messrs. Ament and McMurry Messrs Ament and McMurry Lowe Iowa

House Destroyed by Fire West of City

Ten years ago a frame dwelling owned by Reese Hoopes six miles west of the city was destroyed by fire from a failing flue. The old one and a half story structure valued around 800 dollars, with total loss near 1500 dollars. Also reports a missing body of Samuel Brisbine drowned at Geneva Island the prior evening, with the ferry repeatedly wind bound at the river landing.

Reese Hoopes Samuel Brisbine Geneva Island

Local Firm Purchases Muscatine Electric Interest

Mr. Prior of Denni son Prior Co Cleveland and William Huttig finalize arrangements selling Huttig s Muscatine Electric Light & Power Co stake to Denni son Prior Co of Cleveland. Grandview hosts Jennie Batterson with an orchestra including Hoff man Jackson Jar vis Asthalter Huff Hud ler Schmidt Richards in attendance.

Prior Dennison, Prior Bessie Jarvis Edward Asthalter Neddess Huff Harry Asthalter Earl Hudler Hermie Schmidt Stella Richards Grandview

Serious Kick Involving Wilton Stallion Injures Man

H A Hollister living near Wilton was seriously kicked twice by a stallion recently bought at S T Sheets livery barn Wilton. He received facial and abdominal impacts causing internal injury and was carried home after regaining consciousness. The incident occurred Saturday evening.

H. A. Hollister Wilton S. T. Sheets Hollister County Agricultural Society

Purely Vegetable Tonic S S S touted as spring blood purifier

An advertisement extols S S S as the greatest spring tonic for all ages. It claims to cleanse impure blood from winter and improve circulation, appetite and energy, promising safe, mineral-free benefits and urging purchase at drug stores.

S.S.S H. Martin Second Street Warren Ohio J.H. McGhee S.york St Island Wheeling W. Va

Opportunity to Travel Tests Brotherly Bond and Pride

In a heated discussion, Merrihew refuses Dan Hillard a loan to travel to Europe. Hillard argues independence and persuades, while Merrihew warns youth fades with age and insists any opportunity must be seized now for education and broadening view.

Jack Merrihew Hillard Monte Carlo Europe Dan Italy

You Can See Italy Like a Prince for Three Months

A speaker urges a traveler to spend twenty five hundred on hand to explore Italy for three months. The adviser claims mastery of the language and country, promising guidance on sights and precautions. To Be Continued.

Italy

Gold Medal Flour Decree Declares Best Brand

A brief item notes a decree declaring Gold Medal Flour as the sole “bbest” brand. Jemima is referenced in relation to the decree or endorsement. The report highlights the claim without broader context or competing brands.

Jemima

Four Thousand Customs Save Over a Million Dollars

Four thousand customs have saved more than one million two hundred thousand dollars, bringing joy to the taxpayers and boosting local finances. The figure reflects accumulated refunds and rebates on duties collected by the agency this year.

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