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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal celebrates Governor Albert B. Cummins visiting the city to view the exterior and interior of the new church edifice. The paper extols his national stature and Iowa leadership while emphasizing hospitality and unity in welcoming the chief executive.
New York Office at 45 W Seith Sr Mono lith Building with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal outlines established agencies in the city for reader convenience. Listings include Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery on Fast 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mukschs Grocery on Oregon Street and Ww Co A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office Bell and Editorial office Bell Mississippi Valley.
Publisher F. D. Throop swore the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the total number of copies for March 1908. The affidavit, sworn before Notary F L Bihlmeter on April 3 1908, confirms circulation figures and newspaper reach as recorded.
Muscatine welcomes a notable visitor who arrives not for politics but to deliver an honored address during the dedication of a new house of worship. The event marks a ceremonial day as the community gathers for the service and ceremony.
The Washington Democrat editor Alex Miller writes a harsh editorial targeting democratic leaders from Scott County over saloon politics. He vows the party will punish saloon interests while noting past shifts on prohibition and the party’s responses to liquor laws and politicians.
The author dismisses pro liquor activists led by Henry Vollmer while defending saloon rights, arguing saloons seek special legislation and politics should focus on issues beyond beer. They criticize Democrats for backing Cummins and urge political accountability.
Sioux City Journal notes editor Mr Payne of the Nevada Representative favors tariff revision by a special session after the next Congress. He supports Fairbanks in any case and approves revising tariffs promptly after the November election following Indiana’s stance.
The Nonpareil notes that Attorney General Byers would be surprised by the city’s relapse into lawlessness, suggesting another outside reformer must intervene to correct the situation after a prior visit by the attorney general.
Clinton Herold reports Mayor Busse bans theatre satire of finance kings and urges temples for proper worship in Marshalltown. The item notes remarkable automobile speed records and a playful remark that Iowa cars cannot match a 15 cent sale ad from a large daily.
An incident from Ottumwa Courier notes a Chicago school for the deaf performed Holy City in sign language at a public entertainment. The report suggests this singing method could gain wider use among city dwellers if adopted generally.
Sioux City Tribune reports a fatal heart disease case following the season opener baseball game in Sioux City. The incident underscores high excitement around the city’s early sports events and the public interest in local athletics.
The Iowa City Citizen reminds readers that there are 56 study days left until June 2 for primary law exam preparation. The notice emphasizes time remaining and study pacing.
A group of wealthy farmers and business men in Mt. Pleasant are organizing a bank likely to be named the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank. The institution will serve the interests of local merchants and farmers in the town and surrounding countryside.
The Greene Manufacturing mill property with water rights at Greene was sold to the Electric Light and Power company for 3500 dollars. The dam, recently demolished after ice-out, will be rebuilt to provide power for both the electric light plant and the flouring mill.
University authorities announced Oak Park high school of Chicago will send a team to the state university high school meet on May 16. This provides Iowa students a chance to test themselves against a representative Illinois squad.
Advices reach Northwood that Don Boroff using the Barn es alias opened a blacksmith shop in Meltonville Worth county. He received a ten months' jail term for bigamy from the Henry county district court at Mt Pleasant.
The Estherville Medical association organized recently to pursue post graduate study and public sanitation has arranged for Estherville to receive a public hospital. The group aims to advance laity welfare through medical services and related public health work.
Panic erupts at the Glover overall factory in Guttenberg as a gasoline tank explosion at the power house triggers a blaze. Edward Raesle of Dubuque dies and nearly a hundred women and girls escape serious injury or death.
A literary copyright notice for The Forbidden Road published in 1997 by Maria Albanesi asserts all rights reserved and credits the author.
Mrs. Brenton confronts Kathie about a hidden danger that could affect Camilla and the children. Kathie reveals a troubling truth and vows honesty, while Agnes resolves to intervene as Sammy nears. The pair cling to secrecy as Dick Brenton calmly supports them.
An advertisement argues women suffer from kidney trouble due to indoor work clothing and stress. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a safe herbal remedy that claims to cure kidney issues without affecting the bowels and cites Mrs. Emma Shields of Muscatine Iowa praising their effectiveness after back pain and weakness.
Short column recounts local notes including a marriage by Rev. A B Robbins between J H Canon and Rhoda Smalley, a severe storm with rain, Bran nan winning Moscow township by 19 votes, Brannan ahead of Benham for county superintendent by 225, a wrist fracture from a buggy overturn on Fletcher street, Captain Mose Hall bringing the Arkansas heavily laden, and thanks to F W Swan for a clock placed in the post office lobby.
The notice lists train numbers and times for Davenport Chicago routes including Local Passenger No 62 50 4 88 Local Freight No 89 Mail Express No 1 and 61 with southwest and west going services. It notes daily operation except Sunday and lists agent signature W. S Underdusk.
Mr Bonitz, gymnastics teacher, is visiting the Muscatine Turner society to begin a regular course of study and practice in gymnastics. The Pappoose Creek dam project starts with brush and stone work at the creek mouth. Chambers and Wallace secured a ferry boat for the town, buying the Northern Illinois at St Louis for $10 000.
A brief note marks April 8 1888 as a Sunday marking twenty years ago from the current column. The snippet notes the date and day of week.
A crowd gathered on South Water street as Curtis Cook attempted to break a colt. The animal was bruised and bleeding from the head when Marshal intervene.
Camilla arrives with two men and a woman to a Normandy resort as Katherine and Mrs. Brenton watch. Camilla flirts but asks Katherine for news of Rupert, hinting at rumors about Haverford seeking wealth from Mr. Woolgar’s relatives in America. To Be Continued.
Ten years back G J Ross former YMC A official from Painsville Ohio will head the local YMCA men s meeting next Sunday. George T Baker civil engineer on the high bridge now serves as Davenport mayor after taking office last Wednesday evening. Mrs N R Letts of Letts was in the city visiting relatives yesterday. Michael J Higgin s brother in law R J McGee formerly of this city died in Chicago Thursday aged about 40. Robert Marshall aged 70 was found dead at his home in Marshall township Louisa county on April 7.
In Chapter nineteen the children panic with excitement awaiting their mother. They argue over her arrival time and vessel, with Baby predicting a boat and Betty insisting she will come by motor. Camilla finally appears in the latest automobile, drawing attention.
City of Muscatine Iowa invites sealed bids by the city recorder until 7 39 p m April 16 1908 for printing and binding of official city council proceedings covering March 19 1998 to March 1909. Bids state price per page for all material labor and thirty copies with ten kept by bidder. Council may reject all bids. Gustav Weis March 27 1908.
H E Howe publisher of the Press Highland Wisconsin reports three family members used Chamberlain's Cone Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with good results for summer complaints and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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.
The Moscow republicans will meet Saturday evening April 11 at 7 oclock to place in nomination candidates for township offices. 5S. M. Hoskins.
The timetable lists multiple trains on the Muscatine North and South routes, detailing east and westbound departures and arrivals. It notes connections with Iowa lines at Firick Junction and Wapello, plus special Saturday and weekday patterns and freight passenger details.
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