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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal asserts circulation exceeds all Muscatine papers combined and at least triple any other daily. It outlines subscriber terms and delivery options with pricing for daily and semi weekly editions by carrier or mail.
The Journal lists agencies across the city including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street and South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon Street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Charka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 20 34 West 33rd Street.
Representatives Payne and Young are in charge at the Chicago office located in the 750 Marquette Building.
Fragmentary item notes Bell telephone business office and Bell factory in Mississippi Valley. Readable parts reference telephone services and regional Bell presence without clear dates or events.
Sworn statement shows daily and total circulation for April 1909. Report lists 6,850 copies as the standard daily run with variations on Sundays and specific dates. The document records multiple dates with 6,850 as the common figure.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated during April 1909. Subscribed and sworn before me this 3rd day of May 1909 by F L Bihmeier notary public.
The article notes Senate pressure to pass tariff revision swiftly amid broad calls from across the country. It highlights Western unease that rapid reform may carry high costs, while lawmakers fight to honor campaign pledges and align with voter sentiment.
Governor Hoke Smith warns Georgia about costly tariff revision promising investments from E. H. Harriman. He says quick changes may impoverish the state if done at too high a price and stresses quality over speed to avoid renewed business uncertainty.
The Muscatine booster train draws attention beyond its route as merchants visit towns like Washington, Winfield, and Oskaloosa to lure customers. The Burlington Gazette notes this aggressive Muscatine effort risks Burlington’s jobbing prominence and urges vigilance across Iowa.
The Iowa City Republican rails against Senate votes aligned with Democrats and Tillman Bailey and warns that if Iowa’s senators vote as Democrats, voters should elect Democrats to maintain consistent representation. The remarks denounce protectionists and imply big party realignment.
Muscatine Journal recalls events from decades past including fire hose company plans for a Cedar Rapids tournament and a special prize goblet by F W Swan for the hydrant first-run at the tournament. Simon Meyer visits Muscatine after 12 years, returning from Oklahoma with ties to Kingfisher.
The Democratic post office at West Liberty closes after photo session with officials. Maxson, a Republican, to assume control as Inspector Pulsifer arranges office rent under a new $150 annual rate. Karl Gardner in Fatherland to close Turner opera house season. Chrysler of the company handles arrangements.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil questions when Senator La Follette will speak. The Des Moines Capital notes that oratorical statesmen should wrap the special congressional session promptly to align with the chautauqua platforms.
Hillard and Merridew discuss Kitty Killigrew and love over Italian nights. Hillard confesses a barrier beyond physical beauty, wary of an adventuress while Merridew keeps faith. They drift from Florence to Perugia with thoughts of Rome and bass on Lake Ontario.
The Charles City Press quotes Senator Dolliver saying he does not parade his views for political gain or martyr status but acts with conviction regarding his duties and obligations to the public.
The Manson Journal notes Taft has not spoken recently on tariff reform. It suggests he will reject any tariff bill that fails to honor party pledges, asserting he will turn it down if needed. The piece frames Taft as pledges-faithful but silent on specifics.
The Manson Democrat mocks Roosevelt claiming wisdom in a hike to the jungle and ridicules the tariff dispute as a dangerous, chaotic mess facing Congress and the nation.
The Burlington Hawk Eye notes senators focus on tariff rates while the nation concerns itself with the timing. The quote contrasts political priorities with public interest as the tariff issue dominates discourse.
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post notes broad approval of Mr Dolliver's tariff address among Iowa and western voters, stating the position meets the approval of a large majority. The remark reflects strong regional support for his tariff stance.
Observers weigh if backers who expect approval by July 1 have accounted for ongoing Senate counterpoints. The dialogue centers on timing and potential amendments shaping the final passage.
Ten years ago on the second Sunday in May Epworth League members gathered for consecration and installation of officers. Emma Howe named president with Flora Bigalow Rita Berry and Rita Milles as vice presidents. S M Ashby serves as secretary and Charles Appel as treasurer. Park Avenue League officers include Anna Jepson and Nellie Downer in key roles.
Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of Iowa avenue and Sixth street announces services led by Pastor H Wennermark. Sunday school at 9:30 a m. Worship at 10 45 with sermon Pure Religion. Luther League at 6 45 led by Miss Hilda Gremmel. Vesper at 7 30 with pastor’s report on the eastern conference. Weekday meetings include a Tuesday lecture by Dr W H Blancke at the public library, a Wednesday Ladies Aid, Luther League Sewing Club, and Thursday midweek service and Sunday school teachers’ meeting. All are welcome.
Class meeting at 8 45 led by Amos Kemble. Sunday at 9 30 H L Woolverton superintendent. 10 45 sermon by Rev Thos Osborn on Christ in India. Junior League 2 30 Anna Jepson superintendent. Epworth League 6 30 Mountain Top Experiences Luke 9 28 36 Elizabeth Bridgman leader. Installation of officers by pastor. 7 30 Osborn preaches Boost Muscatine. Free seats. Good music. Cordial welcome to all.
The church lists 9:45 Sunday school for new scholars with literature. Morning worship at 10:55 features the pastor’s sermon The Measure of Thy Gift. 3:00, boys and girls meeting. 6:30 B Y P U Pilgrim's Progress Series at the Cross John 19:16 27 led by Miss Blanche Kline and Mrs Cooper. 7:30 evening worship sermon A Z with special music by E M Walker.
Mulford Congregational Church on Hershey avenue and Main street led by pastor W. Howard Thomlinson offers Bible school at 9 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. with sermon The Privilege and Responsibility of a Watchman. Evening service at 7 p.m. The Hidden Chambers of Imagery. Y P 1 & 8 at 6 p.m. special music directed by Miss Rosetta Wagner. Week meetings include choir and quartet Tuesday, Ladies Aid Wednesday, prayer and teachers’ meetings Thursday, orchestra practice Friday.
First Congregational announces an evening discourse on Peter's Mistakes and How He Overcame Them. Morning service at 10 45 features a sermon from Behold How He Loved Him. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Clarence Ogilvie asks Is An Honest Man the Noblest Work of God. Choir directed by George N Rockwell will sing two anthems at each service. Attend any or all services.
Corner Sixth street and Mulberry avenue hosts worship led by minister J C H Light with Sabbath school at 9 45 and preaching 11 o clock Morning and evening sermons by Rev Ira A Holbrook presiding elder of the Iowa conference Young People meet 6 30 evening 7 30 Quarterly conference Saturday 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Teachers meeting Friday at Miss Carrie Mull's home
Corner Iowa avenue and Fourth street. Pastor J N Elliott. Morning service 10 45. Evening service 7 30. Sermons by pastor. Praise led by double quartet. Sunday school 9 30. Superintendent Fred Beach. Brotherhood class at hour. Men welcome. C E at 6 30 p m in lecture room Ida Mc Quown president. Junior Endeavor 2 30 p m Misses Molis Funck Baker in charge. Strangers welcome to all services.
Pastor C A Dettmers leads Sabbath School at 9 15 and morning service at 10 30. Y P S C E chaired by Miss Helen Kindler at 8 pm. Evening service at 7 30. Wednesday Ladies Aid meets at the parsonage with Mrs A Siemon hosting. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 and choir practice at 8 30.
German Baptist Church at Corner Sixth and Walnut streets invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. followed by preaching service.
Merle Alderman led the Iowa freshmen to a dominant showing at the Iowa Maroon freshman field meet in Iowa City on May 15. Alderman won multiple events including the pole vault and shot put while Iowa swept several weights, tying Chicago 7 to 7 in the meet.
George Rutherford of Sheboygan Wisconsin formerly of this city changed cars here this morning for Ottumwa where he will spend time visiting friends and tending to business matters.
The Kiowa 5c cigar is a winner according to an advertisement by W P Lohr Mfg urging readers to try one today. Public notice promotes the product and brand presence.
Frederick Alf, a student from the theological seminary of Rochester New York will preach at least one of the services today. Morning service at 10 30 and evening prayer 7 followed by preaching at 730 p m. Everyone invited to attend.
Sabbath school at 2 34 p m with preaching at 3 30 p m. The pastor will preach on The Ordinances or What Quakers Believe Concerning Water Baptism and the Sacraments. All are invited.
Sunday school starts at 9 15 a m followed by a preaching service at 7 30 p m Epworth League meets at 7 15 p m with a second preaching service at 7 45 p m Pastor W C Schultze leads the congregation in these services.
Holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer with sermon at 9:45 a.m. Evening prayer with sermon at 7:39 p.m. Stated timing for services.
Ora W. Carrell serves as pastor at The Friends' Church with a focus on Bible teachings and community outreach.
Advertisers tout Sleepy-Eye flour as the key to making delicious biscuits, claiming reliable results and wide availability at stores everywhere.
An old Courier Journal quip contrasts writers who sell a joke for 50 cents with others who expand it into a comic opera earning $20,000 in royalties.
City Recorder invites sealed bids by May 20 1909 for five year electric street lighting in Muscatine Iowa. Bids cite price per lamp year for kilowatt types 480 watt AC 320 watt magnetite lamps and 480 watt AC 30 lamp variants. Includes $500 bid bond and $2 000 performance bond. council may reject all bids.
Morning worship at 9 30 with theme The Need of an Upward Look led by FP B at 6 46 p m Anna Mary Pinkham leads Evening service at 7 30 with theme Jesus Bearing His Cross inviting all to attend worship.
Vesper service begins at 3 30 Sunday with leader Mr J M Woolverton Special music features Miss Pelasheva from Bulgaria and Miss Dumit from Syria will share customs during the social hour Followed by a social tea at 5 36 and open invitation to all attendees to stay for tea
A flannel strip with tapes dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment bound over the seat of pain provides superior relief to any plaster ad described in a historical column.
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