Daily Journal and Weekly Journal circulation notice
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other early. Terms to subscribers. The Daily Journal is issued every evening in the week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly 10 cents per week. Daily one year by mail 3.08 semi weekly one year ie
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Muscatine
Daily Journal
Semb
Mali
Journal Agencies Establishment Of City Vendors List
The Journal publishes a directory of city agencies including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery Fast 22 street South Maccatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Wm Yan Zyl Grocery New York Office 80 04 West 83rd Street.
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East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
South Maccatine
Toborg Bros. Gracery
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Yan Zyl
New York
West 83Rd
Representatives Payne and Young Lead Chicago Office
Payne and Young are in charge of the Chicago office located at 750 Marquette Building. Telephones list business and editorial offices under Bell. Mississippi Valley appears in a fragmentary note.
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Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette Building
Bell
Ccccoe
Missiasippi Valley
Cecenss
Comet Tail Mystery Explained by Local Reader
A Muscatine resident argues the comet tail explanation is simple and plausible. E B Parkhurst notes the tail of nitrogen and carbon gas glows by sunlight and was twenty five to thirty million miles long as Earth passed through its middle segment.
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E. B. Parkhurst
Scientific American
Secret out on Lane's Family Medicine herb tea
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a pleasant herb tea that helps digestion and cleansing of the blood and skin. It claims to cure headaches and backaches and notes druggists and dealers sell it for 25 cents.
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Lane
Why the Comet’s Tail Vanished as It Passed Earth
E B Parkhurst of Muscatine Iowa explains how a comet's tail was largely obscured when Earth passed through it. He describes gas attraction, tail erosion by the Earth, and a simple diagram to show positions of Sun Earth and comet. He notes the tail could reappear as the comet moves farther from the Sun. May 23 Muscatine Ia.
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Earth
E. B. Parkhurst
Muscatine
Protective Labor Legislation Seen Shifting in U S
John B. Andrews of the American Association for Labor Legislation argues in St Louis that protective labor laws, especially for women, will gain force as states standardize occupations by hours. He notes courts are shifting toward supporting such measures as legitimate police power tied to health.
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John B. Andrews
American Association For Labor Legislation
America
Mr. Andrews
Conference On Charities and Corrections
St. Louis
Clark criticizes Taft over tariff veto misstep
In a speech, Champ Clark said Taft could have earned a place among the nation's greatest benefactors if he had vetoed the Payne-Aldrich-Smoot tariff bill. He added the opportunity was missed and would not return while the grass grows or water runs.
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Keokuk
Champ Clark
Taft
Cannon de serves no sympathy for the people friends
The piece praises a tough stand by Cannon de as admirable and aggressive, contrasting him with a diplomatic, conciliatory type who fails to resolve moral divides.
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Waterloo
Cannon
Count De Lesseps Narrowly Trails In Two Historic Feats
Waterloo Reporter notes that Count De Lesseps achieved greater success crossing the English Channel in a flying machine than another famed Frenchman with the same name did crossing the Isthmus of Panama by water.
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Waterloo
Count de Lesseps
English Channel
Isthmus
Panama
Democrats face need to act beyond voting no
Decorah Public Opinion argues Democrats must propose substantive policy to avoid triggering a costly government obligation. The piece cautions that continued opposition alone risks accepting a near million dollar expense and greater federal involvement.
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Decorah
Uncle Sam
Political prospects for Carroll loom in Waterloo race
In the Waterloo Times-Tribune, speculation grows on Carroll’s chances in the upcoming period. Writers Lafe Young and George Perkins are cited as potential voices if Carroll improves, with emphasis on a clearer platform and stronger support.
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Waterloo
Iowa City Republicans Forecast A Bumper Farm Season
The Iowa City Republicans say strawberries will be abundant this year as cows give milk and corn is planted. Farmers report manageable weeds and optimism about the growing season ahead.
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Iowa City
Republican
Reminiscences of Long Ago from 50 Years Past
The account notes evening visibility of Venus Jupiter and Saturn in the western sky with Venus lowest, Jupiter middle, Saturn highest. Brown's ferry on the Cedar River is in excellent repair with Capt Eden Brown ready to serve travelers. Iowa and Cedar rivers are unusually low, shallow enough for children to wade. Mentions Sunday visit to West Liberty and contacts including Judge Benson of Davenport, S G Stein in Chicago, D Frank Garrettson relocating to Kiowa Kaw, and Sadie and Maggie Doran returning from Sigourney.
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Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
Brown
Cedar River
Iowa City Road
Eden Brown
Iowa
Cedar Rivers
West Liberty
Judge Benson
Davenport
S. G. Stein
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
D. Frank Garrettson
Kiowa
Kaw
Sadie
Maggie Doran
Sigourney
First strawberries of the season sold at Beach's and Butt's
The first market strawberries, 25 cents a quart, sold quickly at Beach's and Butt's. They were grown by S. P. Hopson of Muscatine Island. Islanders meet at the Gaines farm schoolhouse to plan levee repairs after Mississippi overflow caused up to $50,000 in damage.
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Beach's
Butt’s
P. Hopson
Muscatine Island
Gaines Farm
Mississippi
30 Years Ago Capt Clark and Wife Spent Time
The item notes Captain W. A. Clark and his wife spent a period together, reflecting on past events from three decades ago.
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W. A. Clark
Health drive targets kissing in Keokuk campaign
The national health league launches a campaign against kissing as the state looks to govern the next two years. Keokuk Gate City reports the effort aims to muzzle the girls if the campaign is pursued seriously.
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Keokuk Gate City
National Health League
Who is the best servant of the people
The quote questions political leadership by asking who serves the people best rather than who is the best Republican. It emphasizes public service as the core aim, implying voters seek a leader focused on common welfare. The statement frames governance as servant leadership.
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Webster City Freeman-Tribune
Lesseps Flies Across the English Channel
The Chicago Post notes M. de Lesseps achieves the feat of crossing the English Channel by flight, arriving at the opposite shore as a remarkable milestone.
Zemo Promoted for Skin Ailments by A W Morgan
A. W. Morgan, Druggist, praises Zemo as an effective vegetable liquid for eczema pimples and dandruff. The agency will continue as results exceed expectations and a home cure booklet is provided with every purchase.
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ZEMO
A. W. Morgan
All Eyes on Iowa as Progressives Rally in Campaign
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports nationwide attention on Iowa's campaign pitting progressive Republicans led by Dolliver and Cummins against Hale and Aldrich supporters. The Los Angeles Express lauds Iowa’s example, urging nationwide rally to back progressive candidates and defend true republicanism.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
California
Aldrich
The
Los Angeles Express
Dolliver
Cummins
Hale
Middle West
Republican Party
Express
Foley Kidney Pills Praised by G A R Leader
Isaac Cook of Post 143 in Kewanee Illinois reports long standing backache and kidney pain resolved after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He states the relief is complete and he has recommended the remedy to friends and comrades. A W Morgan, druggist, notes the endorsement.
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Julius A. Pratt
Dept. NL
Isaac Cook
Kewanee
A. W. Morgan
Farewell Party for Sylvester Family Moves to Fairport
A large gathering last evening at Miss Bessie Sylvester’s East Ninth Street home marked a farewell as the Sylvester family leaves for Fairport. Friends expressed regret but the party stayed lively with attendees including Frank Dickeson Ira Fry John Tick Charles Kneese Lysle Rice Charley Hermley William Martin George Bowlby Sally Rosenfield Addie Huston Mamie Abbott Minnie Dollman Milly Hess Hattie Shafer Clara Hartwig and Mamie Chayka.
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Bessie Sylvester
East Ninth Street
Fairport
Frank Dickeson
Ira Fry
John Tick
Charles Kneese
Lysle Rice
Charley Hermley
William Martin
George Bowlby
Wapello social and visiting notes highlight last week
Wapello Encampment No 12 plans a seal session next Thursday. Residents visit relatives in Hazelton Wisconsin Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Mediapolis with various illness travel and homecoming events noted. K P Lodge hosts a social dance and many locals attend visits and errands across Oakville Des Moines and Colorado.
Local Happenings: Visits and Travels Across Iowa Towns
Several residents are noted in social items. Rosa Pilford of Ashland Nebrum visits Mrs. T E Minor for a week. Mrs. C A Wagner has been ill. Mrs A J Lischer left for Des Moines to visit her brother Wm J Marsden. Dr O W McGrew of Grandview attends to business in town. Mrs Emily Miller travels to Cedar Falls to visit her brother George Bell. Lee Rhinehart, ex clerk at A P Crank drug store, plans to move to Medina North Dakota where he has worked three years. Theodore Grafe, once foreman at the Republican office in Wapello, visits here and is now in Galesburg Illinois.
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Rosa Pilford
Ashland
Neb
T. E. Minor
C. A. Wagner
A. J. Lischer
Des Moines
Wm. J. Marsden
O. W. McGrew
Grandview
Emily Miller
George Bell
Cedar Falls
Lee Rhinehart
A. P. Crank
Medina
North Dakota
Theodore Grafe
Grafe
Republican
Wapello
Galesburg
Springdale News Summary of Local Movements and Events
W A Phelps returned from a committee trip to Northern Michigan and Minnesota to oversee ranch property. The Masonic initiation at Iowa City drew Harry McCann, Chas Johnson, Joe Briggle and others. Local visits include C H Darner of Cedar Rapids in Springdale and Dr Heck of West Liberty. A large Epworth League installation occurred at the M F church, and county supervisor candidate J P Stotler was seen in town.
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Springdale
W. A. Phelps
Michigan
Minnesota
Phelps
Harry McCann
Chas. Johnson
Joe Briggle
Iowa City
C. H. Darner
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
T. W. Maxson
Ed. Negus
Downey
Harry Sinclair
Muscatine
Willard Smith
C. E. Mather
Martha Apple
West Liberty
Earl Noles
Near Downey
Charles Large
Roy Westfall
Brother Floyd
Epworth League
M. Ff
J. P. Stotler
Iowa Township
J. W. Gray
West Branch
North Liberty
T. C. Moffit
Tipton
Cedar River
Frank Pearson
J. M. Bailey
Dr. Heck
A. I. Erb
Shelsbrugh
Wm. Gruwell
H. K. Maxson
L. H. Embree
Waseka
W. C. Phelps
George Bailey
Della Worrall
Lila McCann
Lillie
Mary Phelps
Revo
Illinoii
Wm. Hanbeker
Rochester
Parisian Sage Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Results
Advert shows Parisian Sage touted as a guaranteed dandruff cure with a two week money back guarantee. Claims include stopping itching and hair loss, hair regrowth, and silky hair, with a 50 cent bottle sold by Havercamp and Giroux Manufacturing Co. Buffalo New York.
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J. J. Havercamp
F. J. Moreau
Oak St
Concord
America
Havercamp
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Germs and Ghostsa Threat to Health Prompt Dr Pierce Remedy
The piece argues germs are unavoidable and thrive when the body is weak. It touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as fortifying medicine with known composition, no alcohol, and a 40 year record of cures. It urges readers to guard health and seek neighbors’ endorsements.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Village club closes year with Norse study and Sweden talks
The Self Culture Club met May 20 1910 at Mrs J S Fawcett home with Loring Atkins and Elizabeth Jewel present. Members discussed Norway and Sweden politics and industries, and a magazine study on Sweden. A June picnic at Jewel's home was planned by a committee. Also notes mention Mather at Tipton district court, James Berry at Centerdale, and Carl Todd's trip to West Liberty with W C Phelps.
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Self Culture Club
J. S. Fawcett
Loring Atkins
Elizabeth Jewel
Near Atalissa
Jewel
Lydia Bigelow
Mary B. Fawcett
Esther N. Ellyson
Sarah Horn
Mary Hutcheson
Josephine Shreve
Norway
Sweden
Army
Navy
Shreve
Simple home remedy offers cure for skin troubles
Mr A W Morgan, a druggist, promotes Zemo as an external liquid for eczema, blackheads, pimples, dandruff, and tetter. The ad promises prompt relief and at home diagnosis with a booklet provided with each purchase.
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A. W. Morgan
Zemo
Real estate transfers listed for Muscatine Iowa in Continued record
Real estate transfers compiled by Time Loan Investment Co list numerous Muscatine deeds. Names include Leu Emma Biles to Ella Alps Easterly. Kaufmanns to Chas Kaufmann and F E Kaufmann. Bast to Carl Borchardt Jr.. Hampe to Johanna Krueger. Bains to John C Bradley. Daedlew to Johannes Trumpmacker. Asthalter to John Leibbrandt. Jaynes to W R Jayne and Joseph Heuer. Muscatine Imp and Mans Co to D B Fowler. Butler to John L Davis. McMahon to W T Ogilvie. First Seventh Day Adventists Church to Des Moines association. plus others with varied consideration amounts.
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Time Loan & Investment Company
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Leu
Caroline
Hus
Emma Biles
Ella Alps
Kaufmann
H. F. Et
Chas. C. Kaufmann
E. 2-3 Lot 8, Block 117
Mathilda Daedlew
Johannes Tripmacker
Smalley’s
Jacob Asthalter
John Leibbrand
South Muscatine
Henry Jayne
W. R. Jayne
Highland Park
Joseph Heuer
Mus. Imp. & Mans. Co
D. B. Fowler
Park Place
Geo. H. Butler
John L. Davis
West Add
Geo. F. McMahon
W. TI
Lulu A. Ogilvie
Outlet
Lands
West
First Seventh Day Adventists’ Church of
George H. Wilmering
Arthur W. Schmidt
Real estate transfers listing for J H Broders and heirs
Property transfers show J H Broders and spouse selling segments in sections 34 77 2 west and 16 78 1 east with nominal consideration to Herman H Broders and to Jacob H Broders Jr. The notes indicate further transfers of sw sec 16 78 0 east at nominal price with et ux.
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West
J. H. Broders
Herman H. Broders
East
Jacob H. Broders, Jr
Convention Called to Nominate Judges for Seventh District
A deregate convention of the bar from the seventh judicial district will meet at Davenport Court House at 1 30 p m on June 2 1910 to nominate four judges for the November 1910 election. Each county has six delegates. Local committees will set meeting times. attorneys are urged to convene in their counties on May 31 1910 to choose delegates.
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Seventh Judicial District
Davenport
Call for Muscatine County Bar Convention
A convention of all Muscatine county bar members will meet at the Muscatine court house at 2 p m Tuesday May 31 1910 to select six delegates for the seventh judicial district bar convention in Davenport on June 2 1910 to nominate four candidates for judges of the district for the November 1910 election.
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Laweyers
Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Seventh Judicial District
Davenport
Public Notice on Final Sewerage Plat for Muscatine District
Public notice states the final plat and cost schedule for sewerage improvements in Sub-Sewerage District No. 19 within Main Sewerage District No. 1 in Muscatine Iowa are on file at the city recorder for inspection. Objections to the assessments or proceedings must be filed by 7:30 p.m. June 9, 1910, with hearing by the city council. T. H. Brannan is city recorder.
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Muscatine
Iowa
City Recorder
T. H. Brannan
Old-Time Hair Tonic Sage and Sulphur Sold Today
An old remedy for darkening hair and stimulating growth is now available as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Once brewed at home, it is sold in modern labs by Wyeth Chemical Company and by A. W. Morgans Pharmacy for 50 cents or 1 dollar a bottle.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
A. W. Morgan
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Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N.J
U.S.A
G. A. Riemcke
A. G. Bestenlehner
Cghe Journal BY Journal Printing CO
D. Throop
L. P. Loomis
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Protective Labor Legisla
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Ill
M. de Lesseps
Messieurs
Towa
R. Stephens
Susan Crutchfield
Hazelton
Wisconsin
Jos
H. W. Baker
William and
Pierce
Winfield
J. W. Dool
Ladies’ Mite Society
Presbyterian Church
Pleasant Country
Geo. Potter
H. L. Tucker
Homer Winder
J. C. Smith
Morning Sun
J. R. Gillis
Stanley Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Alice Leamon
Burlington
E. E. Higginbottom
R. I. Butler
L. I. Cilley
Cas. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Raton
New Mexico
George Marshall
Bernice Carmean
Mediapolis
E. F. Christie
Brighton
Thos. Grubb
Charles Bates
Colorado
Oren Fitzgibbon
Grafton Hale
Columbus City
John Hale
E. L. Moffitt
Oakville
Ross Hayden
W.S. Grimes
K. P. Lodge
P. A. Bratton
A. P. Cronk
Arvada
Cronk
R. W. Ady
F. T. Ives
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