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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
The California Fig Syrup Co announces the exceptional equipment and chemists behind Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Only the genuine product uses the original method and pure plant extracts. Buyers are advised to verify the full company name on the package to avoid imitations.
Terms for subscribers outline daily and semi weekly issue times. Daily newspaper delivered by carrier in city. weekly collection ten cents. Mail rates listed for one year. mentions Laie.
Journal Agencies list locations and businesses serving readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Payne and Young lead operations from the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
Readable text notes business office and editorial offices of Bell telephone operations in the Mississippi Valley. Fragments mention telephone services and regional Bell offices without further details.
Sworn statement by publisher F. D. Throop listing total copies printed and circulated as 6,850 for Muscatine Journal during April 1909. Notary F. L. Bihlmeier attested May 3, 1909 in Muscatine County Iowa.
The Wrights departure for America is linked to a story in a late magazine. A financial manager, noting their taciturn manner, tried to engage with Wilbur Wright to discuss publicity for the unusual aeroplane business.
The narrator argues Wilbur Wright excels in flight while others talk, comparing parrot chatter to the allure and cost of gab. He notes speaking well may come at the expense of useful skills and warns against chasing fame at the price of real ability. The piece ends with a question on purpose beyond talk.
The Marion Register notes Iowa senators will speak on the tariff, stressing that a large majority of Iowa Republicans are protectionists and oppose a tariff law that breaks the party pledge of reduction, calling any such move a straight holdup.
Story fragment describes a Dutch queen mother of a girl and Mrs Haggerty in a shanty as the ninth son’s mother, contrasting opportunities and limitations. Also notes former Governor Sam Hauser as a witness in Senator Hoar’s inquiry into William A Clark with a sharp exchange about “loosen up.” Ends with a tale about David Brewster, a farmer.
Persuasive ad urges readers to try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for stomach liver kidney and bowel disorders. Claims quick relief and urges action without delay.
After 56 years of use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claims to aid dyspepsia indigestion bloating heartburn constipation and malaria. The advertisement urges readers to try the tonic for relief and health benefits.
The column recalls 50 years ago with an ab originile settler Wy-to ko-qua of the Musquake tribe visiting Mr. Phelps of Oquawka after arriving from Iowa City. County court licenses two Cedar River ferries for four years to Henry Lange at Moscow and Abner Cable at Carothers Ferry. 30 years ago notes announce Miss Ella Coover and Miles Lumbard to wed, plus J W and Charles Page receiving taxidermy bird specimens from New York.
The new District No. 1 school building foundation is finished and bricklaying began. A belt of cut stone will surround the first story to enhance durability and appearance. Dr I P Fishburn of Pennsylvania has established a practice here, with office in the late Dr Hershe’s dwelling. C Groschell & Co relocate a carriage factory to the old Presbyterian church on Mulberry avenue, bringing seasoned expertise to the venture.
The piece recalls a rural farming parable about sharing corn during hard times and reflects on income tax legality. It contrasts a neighborly act with a public policy debate sparked by Senator Brown, arguing for a constitutional amendment or Supreme Court review of the Cummins tariff measure before acting on income tax.
A satirical note from Oskaloosa on jail bread ration linked to rising wheat prices. The Des Moines Register cites the Indianapolis News as calling the frog a fugacious and retiring animal, remarking it as an example for two legged crouchers.
The account notes the ex president killed the infuriated beast with the initial shot. It questions what provoked the creature and whether sticks were being thrown at it as tensions rose.
The Honorable Richard Pearson Hobson doubts linger after the peace congress closes. He remains consistent if not always correct, signaling continued scrutiny of the talks and outcomes.
Fairfield Ledger notes that national leaders favoring an income tax clash with local taxpayers who say tracing a person's income would be harder than enforcing state tax laws. The item highlights a national tax debate with local perspectives on enforcement challenges.
Mr and Mrs O W Eckel of Lake Minnesota arrived by last evening train for a visit with friends in Muscatine. They stay with Mrs Dr Robertson. Rev Fry, recently in Kansas, reports wet weather there. Kansas farming delays persist but wheat looks good, and peach trees were in bloom when he left.
Ten years ago the new home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schomberg formed a lively social scene as about twenty five young people attended the house warming. Miss Clara Schomberg and her brother Jake issued invitations. A mandolin club supplied music and ice cream and cake were served during the evening.
Certificate states pharmacists authorize refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Claims it stops coughs, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Says contains no opiates and genuine product in a yellow package. A. W. Morgan, druggist.
May 6 local items note births and family visits. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Foster. Leila Gladstone returns to Muscatine after caring for Mrs. Flater and daughter. Lena Geise teaches in Union School District No 7 and visited home. A Tourette and wife from Bayfield visited relatives H Hendricks. Mrs. J F Lukenbach returns from Muscatine with Mrs. Kemp. Mrs. Anna Ayers and daughters visit West Liberty kin. Willie Adams and Hazel Rowe have measles. Ida Hunter visits home near Arden then returns to school. Elsie Pike and Hattie Pruess visit Tom Carney’s sister.
Real estate transfers recorded by G M Titus list Freyermuth John etux to B F Fowler for lot 4 and east 15 feet of lot 3 block 152 Muscatine paid 1850.00. Julia Brogan widow to John Meyers westerly 40 feet of lot 5 block 1 Brogan's addition Muscatine for 300.00.
Des Moines Tribune notes a New York legislature tradition of halting clocks to fake an on time adjournment. The piece questions the legality and practicality of this tactic claiming time still moves and wonders if a final act could be challenged for not truly meeting the noon hour.
The Sioux City Tribune notes Senator Brown's plan to submit to the people a constitutional amendment authorizing an income tax, but argues the timing is not opportune and cites reasons for delaying.
The group resolves to pose as the Principe and suite to Florence, planning a villa escape and risking legal trouble. O'Mally, Worth, and Smith insist on loyalty, while Kitty frets over danger and potential imprisonment. The scene ends with a warning that jail may await.
In the early morning light the Piazza San Marco comes alive with few travelers and hungry doves. Merridew and Hillard arrive after an impatient night, drawn to the marble surfaces, the bronze fountain, and the chance to be photographed among the doves.
Miss Amy Wren of New York becomes the first woman appointed as receiver in the United States. She resigned as head stenographer in the district attorney’s office to practice law after thorough legal training and New York state bar admission. At 7 AM she began duties for Frank Karslow, a Brownsville shoe dealer who filed voluntary bankruptcy. fees estimated at $3,000+.
Hillard and Merridew guard a bridge while Gio vanni hides from them and Merridew muses on Giovanni’s fear of him. Hillard orders Dan to feed doves and to wait at the hotel if he does not return in ten minutes. A neat woman buys corn as Hillard greets her and the scene ends with To Be Continued.
Rochester report notes Mrs Lizzie Anderson left Moscow on Monday by train en route to Des Moines to visit a sister and plans to travel to Montana for a year with relatives. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Chas McGillivary shopping in Wilton, Wood seeking his son Carr in Moscow, and Miss Ella Van Fossen aiding Mrs Howe in R B Howes' Wilton area.
Nine of ten rheumatism cases stem from muscle rheumatism caused by cold dampness or chronic conditions and do not require internal treatment. Relief comes from free application of Chamberlains Liniment with massaging the affected parts at each use. The medicine is described as pleasant with pain relief worth multiple times its cost. Price 25 cents, large size 50 cents.
Mrs Chas MacGillivary visits. Mr and Mrs R B Howe and daughter called in Wilton. C Baker traveled to Moscow on business. Grant Baker of Tipton stayed with Walter Nelson to help at the farm. Mr and Mrs Henry Betzing of Atalissa visited John Betzing on Thursday.
Affected individual finds relief from throat and lung trouble using Dr. King's New Discovery. Advertises a 5 percent discount and a price of $1.90 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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