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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal of Muscatine proclaims itself the official city and county paper. It outlines circulation superiority over all Muscatine papers and provides subscription terms for daily and semi weekly editions, with delivery and mailing rates.
The Journal outlines convenient city agencies including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Grocery Oregon Street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill J A Fuller Grocery and Ww Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Representatives Payne and Young take charge of the Chicago office located in the 750 Margynette building. The move marks a leadership shift with both figures steering local operations and client relations in the region.
Fragmentary note lists business and editorial offices for Bell Telephone and mentions the Mississippi Valley region, with unclear surrounding context.
The sworn statement by publisher F. D. Throop reports an average circulation of 6,850 copies for April 1909. The affidavit, sworn May 8, 1909, before Notary F. L. Bihlmeier, confirms the totals and circulation checks for Muscatine County, Iowa.
The piece argues against pardoning those convicted under peonage laws, condemning state lapses that encourage slavery like conditions. It notes pressure on President Taft from interests and four senators from Tennessee and Alabama to pardon W. S. Harlan of Jackson Lumber near Lockhart, Alabama.
The text portrays a system of peonage at Lockhart with headquarters near the pine forest, using telegraph railroad and telephone to trap workers. It cites bloodhounds, armed foremen, and a neck rope as tools of intimidation, with Harlan and subordinates accused of a nationwide conspiracy. It notes Assistant District Attorney Russell’s drive to suppress peonage and the potential impact of presidential clemency on prosecutions.
The Des Moines Register and Leader cites an Allentown Democrat remark about Ink in Orient Iowa predicting future trouble. It argues Ink should face punishment. Sioux City Journal reports Senator Root urging memory of property taxes and state government burden, noting 107 estates in probate valued at 215 million dollars had paid taxes on only 3 million.
Washington reports James Hazen Hyde has been sentenced to jail in Paris for an automobile collision. He reportedly welcomes the Paris jail, finding appeal in the French setting.
A witty jab from the Atlanta Constitution questions if hanging monopolists would shed light on current events. It suggests burning at the stake might be more effective for obtaining light, reflecting caustic humor of the era.
Waterloo Courier notes La Follette frankly withdrew his vote on the lead schedule citing interest in lead works. The move shocks Senate propriety and raises questions about procedure and lobbying influence.
The Davenport Times notes that in Scott county property transfers, at least a third bear the annotation Consideration not given. The paper urges readers to ask the assessors and the board of equalization for clarification.
The selection of a moderator sparks a sharp clash in the Presbyterian general assembly, highlighting the factional tensions and heated debate that marked the event.
Report notes mis taken notion that supporters of Senator Allison will be displeased with Senator Dolliver for taking issues with Senator Aldrich over tariff schedules.
Reminiscences of long ago recount the city council appointing Captain John Phillips as city attorney and declaring the ferry contract forfeited without Fisher’s notice. Rail lines to Washington resume regular service after yesterday’s rain damage and repairs expected by tomorrow. The Flower Family band enters the Iowa City tourney, with onlookers warned to hear their balcony date at the National hotel.
In South Muscatine last evening two young Germans named Becke and Eberling shouted and fought in a grocery. Becke struck Eberling with a carpenter’s plane, causing heavy bleeding, then fled as Eberling prepared to retaliate. William Dill, Esq., of this city, serves as foreman of the grand jury at the current Des Moines U S court session.
A horse owned by St Walcott was struck and killed by a train or car on the Muscatine Western railroad line one mile west of Nichols this morning. The incident disrupted travel briefly as authorities investigated the scene.
A sharp comparison notes the United States annual outlay of 250000 dollars for rubber bands, questioning how this figure sits beside the broader charge of bureaucratic red tape. The remark hints at ongoing concerns over government spending practices and efficiency.
In a warm moment at the Villa Ariadne a porters lodge lesson turns to a guide business. O'Mally plots to take profits from Pietro as five American tourists arrive to view the villa and park guarded by a wary Pietro.
May or Gobble Alds Jones Schmidt ex Aid Cohn and Marshal Eichoff left in morning for slough bridge to lure the tribe with nets and hooks. Chas Leiendecker escaped a runaway on East Eighth Street as a line tangled and a horse bolted, a young man leapt in to stop a possible disaster.
The first library car attached to the 8:20 train in the southwest division moved through to Kansas City this morning without passengers. It will begin regular service next Sunday. W H Pardoe, formerly of Muscatine now in Newton Iowa, visited as a delegate to the A O U W and praised Muscatine's improvements since eight years ago, noting Pappoose creek sewering as remarkable.
A fragment shows a centuries old artifact named Bianchy praised as the finest of its kind. The Italian government reportedly offered large sums but cannot force a sale while ongoing litigation delays the matter. The exchange ends with “To Be Continued.”
Millersburg residents share updates on health improvements and visits. Mrs. L. R. Hyett grows better. Mrs. E. D. Palmer visits Rev. J. T. Wyllie from Parkville. Several neighbors and travelers arrive or move about town, including church, business, and family activities through May 9.
Mrs. Fannie Ingham and son Ed Ingham visited their daughter Mrs. J A Chambers on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Breed arrived from Perry IA and will stay awhile. Elmer Chapel took two Coppack IA children to Glenwood IA to attend school and brought them back. Emerson Nichols of Coppack IA spent time with his mother Mrs. Sarah Nichols. Lewis Evans and daughters Katharine and Carrie visited Columbus Junction relatives last Saturday. Muscatine Boosters passed through town Tuesday morning for about fifteen minutes.
The ad claims kidney and bladder diseases are dangerous with symptoms like back pain and urinary issues. It touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as immediate remedies, cites a patient case from Georgia, and offers free trial boxes by mail from E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases and it was once thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is marketed as the only constitutional remedy taken internally. It claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure.
Ardon residents report several trips to Muscatine and Chicago for business and visiting kin. The extra track crew moved east of town to Cone, while farmers prep land for corn planting. Oak piling from Muscatine is loaded for Cedar Rapids.
Mrs Wm Daniels and Masters Charles Cecil Wibby and Walter visited from Saturday to Monday at the home of niece Mrs Dave Sable in Muscatine. Conesville schools will close May 21 for summer vacation. Principal L R McKee and assistants Eva L Jones and Louise Sears are praised for a successful year and may be retained. Rev and Mrs J W Bechtel and Mr and Mrs J S Beck returned from Tipton after attending class es of the Reformed church. Saturday afternoon Miss Cher Cher Min cher entertained her Sunday school girls. Those present were Pauline Beck Nellie Singleton Nita Carney Eva Delap Ruth Miller Fern McCullough Andrew Foster Pearle Thornton Ruth Delap. G W McKee and Miss Bessie returned from visiting Mrs Orin Meredith at Lone Tree.
Mrs F L Close and two children Mary Elspeth and Chal mer of Iowa City arrived Monday for an unspecified visit in Columbus Junction Iowa. The note is delayed and incomplete, with no further details provided.
A string of brief visits and business trips across towns including Davenport Muscatine Wapello Letts and Iowa City. Notables include General Frank Marion visiting Columbus City kin and various residents visiting relatives or attending events.
A flannel pad with tapes held in place and moistened with Chamberlain's Liniment bound over the painful seat offers superior relief compared with a standard plaster. The method emphasizes dampened cloth and secure binding for effective treatment.
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