Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal sets up local agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office and standard contact lines Mississippi Valley area noted.
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Fast Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F
Occ
Cne Ciewese
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal March 1908
Sworn detailed circulation statement shows March 1908 totals with 5,875 copies for several line items. Figures include distribution to locations and services with multiple counts and percentages. Overall reported circulation volumes appear around mid five thousands with noted adjustments and dates.
Publisher swears to March 1908 Circulation Figures
F. D. Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated in March 1908. Subscribed and sworn before me April 3 1908 by F. D. Throop publisher. Muscatine Co Iowa. [SEAL] F. L. Bihlmeier Notary Public.
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F. D. Throop
The
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
Wotary Public
Do we need more ships says Hobson in Congress
Congressman Hobson, a former naval hero, urged the United States to build at least ten battleships a year until Japan concedes to U S demands. The piece notes his colorful past and questions his navy views as his address in the lower house draws attention.
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Japan
America
Congressman Hobson
Congress
Hobson
Mr. Hobson
Hobson Sounds Alarm on Navy and White Race Tensions
Congressman Hobson warns that isolation has ended as global events draw the U.S. into war. He argues America lacks a merchant marine and standing army, urging a strong Pacific naval force to deter Japan and avoid a clash of races. He stresses mobilizing ships and crews, noting forts and torpedoes cannot deter a determined foe.
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America
Hobson
Nelson
Copenhagen
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Dewey
Manila
Japan
China
Russia
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Asia
Congress
Hobson’s
Reminiscences Of Long Ago From Muscatine Journal Clippings
Clippings survey Muscatine history across 50 40 and 20 year marks with names dates and events. Includes library officers Rev J Armstrong H Benson F L Underwood and G W C T Clinton City meeting April 21 1868 death Eunice A Little 67 in Muscatine and various local notes from 1858 1868 1888 plus references to Oscar Groschal Durant and the temperance club speaker lineup.
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Library Association
N. Y
Grand Lodge of
Clinton City
Fred Daut
M. E. Church Literary Society
Peter Jackson
Oscar Groschal
Durant
W. J. Craddock
Muscatine Island
D. C. Richman
H. C. Mad
Pike Township
Martin Hogan
Muscatine
Ida
Jennie Sawyer
San Antonio
Texas
Charles Fryer
Simon Falkwitch
Fisher
Davenport
Mr. F
George Sattherwaite
Bloomington Township
Journal
Tri-State Medical Society appoints new president in Dubuque
At the Tri-State Medical society meeting in Dubuque Dr. C. E. Ruther, formerly of Muscatine, was chosen president. The next annual meeting will be in Quincy Illinois. Rev A Fowler united Ora G Esmail and Miss Jennie Schoemaker at the bride's mother's home near the city.
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Tri-State Medical Society
Dubuque
C. E. Ruther
Muscatine
Quincy
Ill
A. Fowler
Ora
G. Esmail
Jennie Schoemaker
John Shhoemaker
Waterloo woman begins divorce after 36 year wait
A Waterloo Iowa woman deserted by her husband for 36 years has started divorce proceedings. The piece predicts backlash from critics who argue divorce laws undermine morality and the home, reflecting widespread political and social debates of the era.
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Clinton Herald
Waterloo
Iowa
Des Moines May Event Dates Corrected After Advertising Error
An event scheduled in Des Moines for May will now be held on May 5, 6 and 7 instead of May 6, 7 and 8. The change corrects a mistake that occurred in advertising.
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Des Moines
Waterloo Way Suggested as Model Amid State Elections
Waterloo reflects on the calm campaign in the city and proposes Waterloo Way as a statewide example of quiet, issue focused politics during a time of elections across the state.
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Waterloo
Pioneer of Cedar Valley Bled Out After Weeklong Attack
T W Fitzpatrick, a Cedar Valley pioneer, suffered a week of relentless nosebleeds that defied medical control. Surgeons could only halt brief cessations as he weakened from the dangerous loss of blood.
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T. W. Fitzpatrick
Cedar Valley
Engagement of Miss Onalee McCullough announced
At Clinton an engagement is announced between Miss Onalee McCullough, niece of Lafayette Lamb, a lumberman, and Alexander McDonnell of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. The wedding is set for St Marys Catholic Church on April 30.
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Clinton
Onalee McCullough
Lafayette Lamb
Alexander McDonnell
Chippewa Falls
Wis
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sunday headline duel looms over Belleville mayor race
The Central West watches the clash between Billy Sunday and the Belleville mayor with wagers on who will prevail. The Gazette hints at a sharp outcome, suggesting Sunday could be the one to “get” the mayor.
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Cedar Rapids
Central West
Billy
Belleville
Gazette
Tree trimming injury in Onawa leaves man with leg fracture
John Tostenson of Onawa was injured while trimming trees when a large limb fell about 20 feet, became caught on another tree and swung, striking his leg and breaking a bone near the ankle.
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Onawa
John Tostenson
Frisco anarchist threatens to blow up fleet at bay arrival
A San Francisco anarchist warns of destroying the fleet as it nears the bay. He hints at self harm as a means to carry out the threat, prompting heightened security and investigations.
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Waterloo
Thompson Buys Marshalltown Reflector Press
Henry J. Thompson of Chicago acquires the Marshalltown Reflector plant and goodwill from Merritt Green and C. E. Hatcher, transferring ownership of the paper.
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Marshalltown Reflector
Henry J. Thompson
Chicago
Merritt Green
C. E. Hatcher
Mark Twain Quips Highlighted by Eastern Paper
Keokuk Gate City notes Mark Twain quipping that it is better to be a young June bug than an old bird of paradise while an eastern paper hints the writer knows his stuff.
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Keokuk Gate City
Mark Twain
Mark
Bank Purchase Expands Simon Casady Firms in Warren County
Simon Casady and Co. of Des Moines has bought the Bank of Spring Hill in Iowa. The acquisition gives the firm three banks in Warren County alongside Norwalk and Cumming.
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Simon Casady & Co
Des Moines
Bank of
Spring Hill
Warren County
Norwalk
Cumming
Gould campaigns with provocative quip to appeal abroad
The Sioux City Journal notes George Gould’s remark about “princes be damned” signals a bold approach to gain support overseas, risking mixed reception at home while courting international audiences.
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Sioux City Journal
George Gould
Gotch Added to Iowa’s Peerless Product List
The article proclaims Gotch the champion wrestler as added to Iowa’s list of peerless products, highlighting his status and the state's pride in athletic achievement.
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Council Bluffs
Gotch
Iowa
Afton Man Theodore Shunk Longtime City Treasurer
Theodore Shunk of Afton holds the Iown record for continuous office holding with 33 years as city treasurer, 27 of them continuous. He was first nominated in 1871.
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Theodore Shunk
Afton
Iown
Humboldt Farmer Claims World Championship
Des Moines Capital reports the Humboldt farmer proclaimed victory with the phrase Ive Gotch ye as he walked away with the world championship, signaling a notable triumph.
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Des Moines
Humboldt
Judge Frees Mason City Man After Supreme Court Reversal
Judge Smith orders Joseph Snyder released from Fort Madison penitentiary after a six month confinement for a 20 year sentence for housebreaking. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the case lacked sufficient identification of the culprit and reversed the judgment.
Meetings Under Evangelist Biedhwolf at Creston This Month
Preparations are underway for a series of Creston meetings led by Evangelist Biedhwolf. Committees are appointed and the work is thoroughly organized for the month.
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Creston
Evangelist Biedhwolf
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Relief Quickly
A South Dakota testimonial praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rapid headache relief. The ad notes 45,000 druggists nationwide and a 25 cent package of 25 doses. It guarantees a refund of the first package if no benefit, and cites Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
U.S
Frank Snyder
Dr. Miles
Louise Lewfellyn
Powell
South Dakota
Bank property sold under court order to Balch
Receiver A A Moore of Green Mountain Savings bank sold the bank property as directed by the district court to realize assets. The bank building and fixtures brought 2500 dollars to A F Balch president of Marshalltown State bank.
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A. A. Moore
Green Mountain Savings Bank
District Court
A. F. Balch
Marshalltown State Bank
Dougherty Baseball Grand Stand to Be Converted into Corn Field
The grand stand at the Dougherty baseball grounds was torn down and the site will be turned into a corn field, transforming a place of local sports pride into agricultural use.
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Dougherty
Ellsworth Hospital Reopens In Iowa Falls With New Superintendent
Miss Maessner, formerly connected with the institution, moves from Waterloo to Iowa Falls to serve as superintendent. The board expresses gratification at securing her services and the superintendent will choose two assistants from Waterloo.
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Ellsworth Hospital
Iowa Falls
Iowa State Dental Society Announces State Convention
The Iowa State Dental Society has issued circulars announcing that the state convention has been called. Details on date location and agenda were provided in the notices sent to members and affiliated practitioners.
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Iowa State Dental Society
Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Endorsement
An advertisement highlights Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven family laxative. It promotes the product as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and Well-Informed of the World, urging purchases only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Night by the Sea Draws Katherine to a Hidden Longing
Katherine watches sunset on a beach with her children while distant ache and a silent past pull at her. News from Camilla in Dieppe hints at a shared history and unresolved tension as Agnes Brenton comments on Camilla’s arrival.
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Dligue
Katherine
Betty
Baby
Camilla
Dieppe
Mrs. Brenton
Agnes’ Brenton
Uncertain futures loom for Kathie and Mrs Brenton
In a moonlit scene Kathie confesses that her future feels unsettled as she contemplates life with Cuthbert Baynhurst and the children. Mrs Brenton urges caution and hints at bringing Kathie into Yelverton, while Kathie firmly rebuffs Samuel’s proposal and faces family expectations.
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Broxbourne
Katherine
Mrs. Brenton
Cuthbert Baynhurst
Kathie
Sammy
Samuel
Notice to Printers and Publishers Sealed bids requested
City of Muscatine Iowa invites sealed bids by the city recorder for printing and binding of official city council proceedings from March 1968 to March 1909. Bids due 7 30 pm April 16 1998. include price per page and thirty copies with ten bound by bidder. Council may reject all bids. Gustav Wels, March 27 1908.
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City Recorder
Muscatine
Iowa
Gustav Wels
Republicans of Goshen Township Caucus Date Set
The Republicans of Goshen Township will meet April 18 at 7 30 p m at Woodman Hall in Atalissa to nominate a township ticket and select delegates for the June primary. Co C Croxen, Committeeman.
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Co. C. Croxen
Moscow Caucus Names Township Candidates
Moscow republicans will meet Saturday evening April 11 at 7 o'clock to place in nomination candidates for township offices. S. M. Hoskins is noted in the report.
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Moscow
S. M. Hoskins
Important Decision on Feley’s Honey and Tar Cure
A note urges choosing Feley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming it cures stubborn racking coughs and expels the cold. It asserts the remedy contains no harmful drugs and is endorsed by A. W. Morgan.
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A. W. Morgan
Railway timetable page for 1908 service details
In effect January 5, 1908 the schedule lists eastbound trains from Davenport to Chicago including No 32 local passenger No 62 and No 88 local freight with times around 6:37am and 8:43am. Southwest routes run No 8 California Special No 49 Washington Oskaloosa and No 11 Kansas City Bt Worth Dallas with freight and express services. Westbound No 401 and No 402 passenger/ freight connections, daily except Sunday, with agent signature W. S Underduvok.
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Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kanass City
Bt. Worth
Dallas
Underduvok
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine
Wilton branch trains operate daily except Sunday. Train 504 leaves Muscatine at 6 23 am and arrives at 8 00 am. Train 500 at 10 15 am. Train 501 at 12 35 pm. Train 502 at 3 20 pm. Train 503 at 5 30 pm.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Dally
Sildagmio
Train schedule details for Muscatine and nearby towns
Train No 5 runs Saturdays from Muscatine to Wapello with connections to Burlington and Iowa Central. No 1 and No 8 operate daily except Sunday with round-house and junction stops at Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction. Train No 4 links with Iowa Central at Firick Junction. Train No 6 connects Mondays at Wapello with C R I & P schedule.
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Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland One Eee
le Grandview
Wallo
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Art Grandview
Eerseese
Flrick Junction
Burlington
Iowa Central
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Scott
the Journal BY Journal Printing CO
L. P. Loomis
Associated Dress
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Sai
Seoecinesa
Awares
Hostetter
Den
W. D. Burk
Temperance Club
State News
Briep
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
W. H. Graff
A. G. Bestenlehner
G. A. Riemcke
Rock Island System
Cooe
Wilton Trains
Milwaukee & ST. Pala Railway
Muscatine Norte and South
Gradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta. Ga
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