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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal are described as official Muscatine papers with circulation advantages, AP and syndicate memberships, and pricing. The Daily Journal publishes every evening except Sunday, while the Semi-Weekly issue covers Tuesday and Friday nights. Subscription rates are listed for daily and semi weekly delivery.
The Journal announces its network of agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Grocery Oregon Street 7 W A Buschs Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J B Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Payne and Young take charge of the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
Brief clipped notice appears to list business and editorial offices of Bell in Mississippi with partial identifiers and stray characters. The readable fragments suggest a telecommunication directory snippet without full contact details.
Sworn detailed circulation statement for April 1909 shows a consistent figure of 6,850 for the Muscatine Journal. The report lists daily, weekly, and monthly circulation breakdowns with multiple entries reflecting the same total. It records figures across different days and sections of the publication, confirming a steady circulation count throughout the period.
F D Throop publisher swears the April 1909 issue count of the Muscatine Journal. The affidavit, sworn before F L Bihlmeter notary public, notes the number of copies printed and circulated and the month of April 1909 in Muscatine County Iowa.
A photo of Smiling Joe, then age three, at Sea Breeze hospital in Coney Island shows him in a plaster cast during tuberculosis treatment. His smile drew attention from John D. Rockefeller, who donated 125000 dollars to expand the hospital to help other poor children.
A boy’s famous smile inspires Theodore Roosevelt and John D. Rockefeller to aid a pediatric hospital. The campaign raises 250000 dollars to build a facility for ill children on the east side, with 4000 cases amid high demand and full wards.
Keokuk Constitution Democrat notes that Dol liver has proved a senator can talk back at Aldrich without reprisal, suggesting a shift in political dynamics and signaling increased independence in debate.
Sioux City Journal notes that Senator Dolliver has drawn comment for his steady stance and plans to continue his combative posture for the rest of the legislative session.
In a surprising move a St Louis judge halted divorce proceedings in his court to wed a couple awaiting marriage. The incident highlights ongoing compensation law and the judge the act raises questions about judicial ethics and procedure.
A terse Ottumwa Courier remark suggests a gnat’s flight into the presidential eye to lure the new administration toward simplified spelling reform once backed by the predecessor.
Fort Dodge Messenger notes editor Schall of the Dodge City Journal in Kansas faced light sympathy after burglars stole ten cents from his house. Fraternity members urge editors to guard daily cash receipts more carefully.
The Des Moines Tribune notes Dolliver gains impact by sticking to specifics on the wool and woolens schedule of the tariff act. While critics say others have more words, Dolliver’s focus on real details unsettled Aldrich as he marshaled facts to argue the case.
Iowa papers criticize ward Dolliver and Cummins for breaking with party managers in Washington and airing dissent. The Beacon notes a broader pattern of editorial divides and uneven treatment across papers.
A column recalls historical items including a Wilton ordination of Henry Langpaap, new law firm Butler & Campbell, a hydrant incident with a wagon at Nevada Mills, and progress on the North and South railroad. It closes with an extended Venice chase scene narrative ending with a cliffhanger.
Residents reported burglars entered John Hahn's home through an insecure back door and stole a five dollar pocketbook. F Schafer and wife found two pocketbooks missing totaling about twenty two dollars. two Swedish workers were arrested but released for lack of evidence. Pocketbooks later found near the Schafer house. property not recovered. 30 years ago William Boland's quiet country
The piece notes a shift in newspaper stance as Dolliver backs tariff reform, while Cummins earns praise for independence earlier. Editors who once applauded him now question him, yet the author urges Iowa Republicans to celebrate senators working together for better political and economic conditions.
Merrihew and Hillard ride a gondola amid a water carnival of serenaders and Troupe San Marco. Barges cluster around the best voices while acrobats perform from gondola prow and jewel lights flicker on cloaked audiences. The prima donna sings Faust as distant piano and applause drift through the Adriatic air.
Twenty years ago Harry G Schoemaker a recent graduate joined Mr Dillaway as billing clerk in this city. Other graduates filling responsible posts included Ross Ady Ed Schott Ellis Butler Charles Hoefflin Horace Schoemaker and Clara Sawyer Ollie Beardsley Emma Becker Ida Mark across Muscatine commerce.
A. T. Davis of Springdale Cedar County recalls view of Muscatine then Bloomington on October 1 1841 after crossing from Indiana. His brother James Davis served as Muscatine County sheriff starting 1838 two years Isaiah Davis long esteemed in Sweetland township. Davis now 78 remains vigorous. Also Mr and Mrs Frank Huey of Eldon visited sister Mrs John Dietrich en route home from Wilton.
In Venice two gondoliers chase a singing cantatrice turning a lively pursuit along the Grand Canal. Hillard and Merridew follow Pompeo, number 152, as the race weaves past Rialto and into narrow canals.
A round of business visits and social calls fills the week. Many residents travel to Muscatine and Letts for shopping, errands, and services while others attend church events, weddings, and family gatherings. A notable obituary marks the passing of Mrs. Waterhouse, remembered by kin and friends. Funeral services were held at the Columbus City M E church with interment in Columbus City cemetery.
New York City reports Smiling Joe, famous for his constant smile while strapped to a board at Sea Breeze hospital, is now cured. The three year old with spinal tuberculosis endured months in a plaster cast, moving only arms and head, yet he persisted in smiling throughout.
A vintage ad claims Dr King s New Discovery cures throat and lung diseases with prices of 50 cents and 1.00 from Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.
Mrs H D Waterhouse born in New York March 12 1865 died at home near Columbus Junction May 4 1909. Miss Ida Pool married twenty one years ago to H D Waterhouse. They had five children Vina etc.
On Jimmie's birthday his mother gave him a knife. A friend advised giving his mother a penny to save friendship. Jim mie replied that the knife won't cut anything else, so it won't cut their friendship. The Delineator for June.
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