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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
3
The Daily Journal is the official paper of Muscatine city and county with editions issued every evening except Sunday and a semi weekly edition on Tuesday and Friday. Circulation claims outrun rival Muscatine papers and rates show daily mail option at three dollars per year and ten cents weekly carrier delivery.
Payne and Young assume leadership in the Chicago office located at 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal provides an index of city agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chavka's Grocery West Hill J W Fuller Grocery and Wm Van Zyl Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Repairs at the Pausinesa and Facutorial offices in Rell highlight restoration of Mississippi Valley telephone lines. Officials report progress, with service expected to resume soon.
Sworn detailed circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal for April 1999 shows total paid circulation 58 850 with companion figures for daily, Sunday and other editions. The report lists numbers for mail and distribution channels and includes confidences by office and state, reflecting a detailed audit of the period.
F. D. Throop, publisher of the Muscatine Journal, solemnly affirms that the stated number of copies were printed and circulated during April 1999. The affidavit is sworn before F. L. Bihlmeier, notary public, on May 3, 1909 in Muscatine County Iowa.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Baroness Marie von Haeften, a friend of Queen Wilhelmina, will marry an American, suggesting a shift toward valuing American men with titles. It argues Americans contain many titles and that social prestige could return if foreign approval favors local marriages.
The piece notes that the United States teems with barons of industry and wealth from coal, steel, sugar, cotton, and wheat, plus powerful political figures. It argues America offers a vast, unmatched supply of titles and fortunes, echoing with pride at domestic abundance and a hint of European envy.
The Burlington Gazette notes Billy Lorimer will hold an Illinois Senate seat, a privilege Lincoln was denied. The Chicago Record Herald quips that the “Broad Boss” cannot become president, citing Lorimer’s English birth and a thousand reasons.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues veterans should not march on Memorial Day. It suggests supplying carriages, automobiles, or street cars, noting Cedar Rapids will take the group to Linwood by street car.
The Centerville Citizen commends President Taft for walking out of a theater during a suggestive performance. It argues the nation’s chief cannot endorse indecency and that the public may follow his lead to improve stage standards.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes strong teamwork between Senators Dolliver and Cummins in Washington yet mentions a disagreement over which is the positive end of the battery.
President Taft departed a Washington theater after the first act because the play was too racy and a later announcement said he would travel to Pittsburg, a development likely to surprise readers.
Waterloo Reporter notes Roosevelt is invited to a banquet at the Nairobi governor's table and hopes his manners will not disgrace the group during the wild game fare.
A Chicago clubwoman declares men worse gossips than women and blames Adam for starting the practice. She adds a playful rebuke to the lords of creation, inviting them to consider the insight and pause their chatter.
Col Watterson scoffs at the idea of protection yet debates with eloquence on the need to care for the wet industry.
A renowned scientist dedicates twenty years to travel and study for humanity. He now sees a discovery filling homes with health and happiness. He praises Root Juice for healing blood organs, aiding appetite, stopping stomach bloating and kidney symptoms. Priced at $1 a bottle or three for $2.50 at Morgan's drug store.
Rev Father Donelan of Rock Island will lecture in this city on Friday evening next June 34d on Napoleon and Washington. The talk promises to display his learning and research in a contrast of modern and ancient history. River News notes Keokuk to Dubuque boats now run daily, with Rapids Packet company operating three regular trips between towns and intermediates.
The threatening storm kept many from the Hooks festival in the court yard, moved indoors to the court house, with a backup to the Armory if rain continues. The Congregational Association meets at Grinnell next Wednesday with Muscatine parish delegates listed. Notes from 20 years ago report over 400 vehicles at the cemetery post ceremony, and visiting notables F Weyerhauser and family, F Kenkman, Ed Rutledge accompanied by spouses stayed overnight.
A Monday afternoon recital at the high school attracted many visitors. The program featured Macbeth scenes VI and VII from Act 1, a lively debate on Indian fairness with Anna Rankin and Will McGaughey for the affirmative and Mable Hoffman and Fred Boiler for the negative, plus two humorous recitations by Miss Jennie Batterson before dismissal.
In CHAPTER XXIV The Lure of the Mask Hillard grapples the prince and pins his sword arm to a rose satin panel while the prince fights for air and life. La Signorina and others react as the struggle continues and danger mounts in the hidden chamber.
The scene hinges on Merridew and O'Mally separating a doomed prince from Hillard as the prince vows to force a marriage contract, threatens a killer blow, and exits in anger. Hillard darkly hints at revenge, while La Signorina confronts him and the tumultuous night deepens. Cherry Blossom lore and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery fill out the page with health tips and product promotion.
In a tense exchange, La Stenorina forbids a duel while Mr Hillard contemplates violence. She urges restraint citing a forbidden union, revealing a prearranged affair and cultural tensions as the group faces an impending conclusion to their “play.” The scene closes with O’Malley’s anger and a promise of continuation.
Romona Council No. GS, meets on the first and third Friday each month in Maccabee Hall with officers Isabel Norton Pocahontas A A Stark Collector Quilla Bell Keeper of Records. The Degree of Pocahontas Praternal Bankers Reserve meets first and third Wednesdays at Yeomen Hall 8 p m. Members in good standing requested. Wm Appel President C BH Lemkan Secretary Charles Lockwood Banker. Woopbine Caymp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the month with Emma Hoefflin Oracle Kate Parvin Recorder Myrtle Kirk Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing welcome.
Local Masonic bodies and allied orders meet monthly at several venues in Muscatine. Listings include Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M, Washington Chapter, Webb Council, Molay Commandery, K. and Flecta Chapter, Court of Honor Muscatine Court 677, G A R Weanovarters, Shelby Norman Post 231, Afro No. 815, Muscatine Trief 95, and Yeoman hall meetings with schedules and officials.
Community notices list weekly gatherings for several groups in Muscatine including Blooming ton Council No 175 F A A and Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 Elks Muscatine Lodge No 3204 D of R Carrie Harris and Nellie Lucas star in the listings with regular meeting times at local halls.
Modern Brotherhood of America lodge 143 meets every second and fourth Monday at Yeoman hall Iowa Avenue and Third street. President Dr. E. H. King and Secretary Chas. Ryan invite all members in good standing.
E. C. Ingraham and F. C. Ingraham are referenced with roles Foreman Mre and Correspondeat at 610 West Sth Bt, indicating a business or personnel context from a historical record.
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