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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
3
A brief note lists a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and indicates affiliation with the Iowa Evening Press Association, reflecting regional press network ties and professional membership.
Terms to Subscribers state the Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights. City carrier delivery and weekly collection set at 10 cents. Mail rates listed as 3.00 per year for Daily and 1.50 per year for Semi-Weekly.
Payne and Young take charge at the Chicago office located in the Marquette Building. The assignment sets their oversight over operations in the 750 area as part of the firm’s regional leadership.
The Journal announces local and citywide agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Charka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zy Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference business and editorial offices labeled Rell and a Mississippi Valley area. The readable bits show tentative headings without a coherent event or individuals. No dates or concrete actions are present to anchor a fuller news item.
Sworn detailed circulation statement lists totals of 6 850 for several line items and a grand total around 66 000. The fragment shows multiple 6 850 figures and a final overall circulation figure, with partial headings and illegible notes.
Average I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated in April 1999. Notary public F L Bihlmeier notes the oath on May 3 1909 in Muscatine County Iowa.
The piece reflects on Claudia Hains' notoriety after the murder trials of William E. Annis and Stanford White, questioning whether fame on stage will quiet guilt. It contrasts Hains with Evelyn Thaw and Harry Thaw, pondering lasting consequences in the minds of those involved and the blurred line between spectacle and morality.
The Cedar Rapids Republican contrasts the Hains case with Evelyn Thaw after Stanford White shooting. It argues Hains should suffer in prison while the woman enters vaudeville, noting the tragedy and toll on both living principals and the danger of forbidden paths.
Sioux City Journal notes Representative Hollingsworth of Ohio attracted national attention with insults calling him an ass of the first magnitude a contemptible little whelp and a pale-faced luminary while others called him a pusillanimous pigmy from Ohio. The piece suggests little substantive achievement beyond provoking laughter among colleagues.
A Waterloo Reporter item urges organized action to rally public sentiment for a coat workers strike. The piece favors shorter hours and frames the moment as favorable for enlistment of support.
Emma Goldman says she is glad the courts have decided she is an alien. The Tribune notes a similar sentiment and remarks on her finding something to be glad about.
Des Moines Register notes Congressman Payne takes offense at a description of his walk as a waddle. The piece also suggests he could become further irritated if his speech is labeled twaddle.
A Keokuk Gate City item reports a supposed Russian prince performing as a clown in an American circus. The piece suggests that if he proves a skilled clown, his pedigree may be overlooked.
Davenport Times notes that even women's conventions carry an undercurrent of political excitement, illustrating how partisan dynamics seep into gatherings historically seen as apolitical. The piece hints at evolving roles and internal debates shaping public perception.
Local report notes dandelion woes as summer pests persist in Council Bluffs while a chautauqua speaker prepares for overseas travel. The item highlights community concerns and upcoming travels of a regional speaker.
A Des Moines boy who barely escaped an ice air-hole rescue now faces a warning about dangerous swimming holes. Local authorities emphasize vigilance near frozen waters as spring approaches.
In a tense moment Hillard and a woman discuss fate and separation while Meridew and Kitty appear. The setting shifts to a quiet yard with birds and roses as the talk turns toward an unavoidable misfortune and the end of their closeness.
The document lists G. A. Reimcke, T. J. Kuack Mann, Meride & Cope, and A. G. Bestenlehner as named entities within a business context.
Cedar Rapids May 21 Alex J Noble credit man at the Sinclair Packing House is under arrest charged with a shortage of 1800 dollars. State police or local authorities report the alleged embezzlement occurred at the packing plant.
Reminiscences of Long Ago notes rising aggregate property values in Muscatine. Forwarding firm Block and Co struggles to ship moss pork and wheat as Blackhawk loads grain and hay. Prospects of good crops may bring more boats. rye heads low and corn replanting due to drought. Streets and sidewalks harden with factory cinders.
The C class spent the day botanizing at Saulsbury Bridge and will sail downriver tomorrow on the Muscatine excursion. The boat departs Davenport at 9 30. A 10 cent ride offers a view of the Golden Gate. Henry J Martin and Lizzie N Schnier wed in Omaha tonight.
Davenport Iowa May 21 ballots cast for officers at the biennial Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs session. Results awaited as counts proceed with a lively contest. Early unofficial tallies showed Mrs Marion McConnell Treadway and Mrs Julian Richards leading before a substitution changed the field.
In a tense villa scene Merridew expects marriage with Kitty after landing in America while O Mally reveals a political snag. La Signorina shields a secret as a newspaper clipping from La Nazione exposes why the Principessa di Monte Bianca will host a ball at Villa Ariadne next Wednesday despite lending the villa to La Signorina.
Hillard passes the card to Merri hew who shows it to Kitty Smith has seen it and dismisses it. La Signorina eyes the scene as Worth paces the graveled path near the conservatory kicking pebbles and lingering. She regrets him though she does not like him. To be continued.
The champion rifle shot of America O N Ford visited Burlington yesterday and this morning at the home of August Wickey 842 Cedar street. He came from Burlington where he attended a rifle tournament last week and gave several rifle shooting exhibitions. He left for Cedar Rapids to participate in a match and plans to travel to Nebraska for further tournaments and exhibitions.
Members of the F A A are urged to attend tonight's meeting. A large class will be started and an engaging program is planned. Each lady should bring a pie. A lamp prize for recruiting a beneficiary member is on display at the hall.
Paris May 21 builders and masons vote to return to work leading the federal committee of the general federation of labor to declare the strike officially ended.
Postmaster R. S. McNutt reports from Washington that Ed Schott passed the most satisfactory examination of applicants for the janitor fireman role at the city government building and secured the position.
Promote relief from biliousness malaria and general digestive issues with Electric Bitters. Aimed at restoring function and health with a guaranteed remedy. Available for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The S S L club girls plan a picnic on the slough this evening replacing the regular meeting at the rooms. The Health Club convenes at eight under Miss Wilson for work.
Hon. F. W. Mahin consul at Nottingham England and his wife arrived in New York on the 11th on a six day furlough. They will soon visit relatives in Muscatine.
Mrs. W. S. Robertson and her daughter Miss Nellie of West Third street have returned home Thursday evening after spending a few months in Chicago visiting friends.
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Edward Rankins. The new arrival adds joy to the Rankins family and is welcomed by relatives and friends.
A homemaker recommends rinsing the sink with warm water and Gold Dust after each dish wash to dissolve grease. The suds in the dish-pan help remove grease and keep the sink trap and pipes clear, preventing clogs with regular hot-water cleaning each morning.
The Degree of Pocahontas will meet at the Maccabees hall this evening. All members are requested to attend for officer nominations and to prepare for the officer election at the next meeting.
C T Gremmel of Muscatine was a business visitor in Wilton on Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Woodhouse who had been visiting friends in Muscatine returned home Thursday.
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