Representatives offices listed for New York and Chicago
New York office at 45 W. 34th Street Mono lith Bidg with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal announces a network of city agencies for reader convenience. Locations include Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklivile Chayka s Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with Bell telephones for the business and editorial offices Mississippi Valley area noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fast Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch's
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklervile
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal March 1908
The Muscatine Journal issues a sworn circulation statement for March 1908. Publisher F. D. Throop certifies the number of copies printed and circulated, with an average paid circulation figure of 15,??. The document is sworn before Notary Public F. L. Bihlmeter on April 3, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Deere
Reee
Dssien Bo Sun
Peetas
Wee
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
F. L. Bihlmeter
Wotary
Death Faces Two Italians on Philadelphia Scaffold
Two Italian murderers, both from the same social strata, faced execution side by side in Philadelphia. Sofer walked to the scaffold with calm resolve and no plea, while Talrico's death was described as one of the most horrific seen in the Pennsylvania prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Sofer
Talrico
Pennsylvania
Love and Death in a Brutal Scaffold Tale
A columnist reflects on Talrico and Sofer facing execution linking courage and fear. The piece compares two men born alike yet displaying opposite responses to death, attributing differences to character, faith, and love as motive behind fatal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talrico
Sofer
Bryan and Prohibition Clash in Democratic Contention
The Roanoke Times notes a possible Bryan tactic a prohibition plank in the Democratic platform if nominated. Analysts question merging the two causes, arguing democracy and prohibition must remain separate and that such tactics could cost votes in Indiana Ohio Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Times
the Times
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Evelyn Thaw Fired From Hotel Sparks Moral Outcry
Iowa Press Comment notes Evelyn Thaw’s alleged ouster from a hotel and laments the scandal. The writer mocks public sympathy, calls her an object of a foolish boy’s fancy, and labels her an international celebrity solely for a murder framed in moral defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Evelyn Thaw
Topsy
Reminiscences and Local Enterprise 50 Years Ago
Historic notes recount Dutton and Patterson praised as reliable merchants. John Phillips’s license to ferry was denied by Muscatine County Court for lack of jurisdiction. Dunsmore and Chambers shipped 108000 feet of lumber and shingles to Kansas. lumber value about 80 dollars per thousand. 6000 salmon in a pond on site expected for use in two years. J B Welch, ex night clerk at Commercial House, buys a restaurant on Iowa Avenue and renovates it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton and Patterson
John Phillips
Muscatine County
Thayer
Dunsmore and
Chambers
Kansas
Mississippi
Missouri
J. B. Welch
Commercial House
St. James Hotel
Iowa City
Iowa Avenue
Stricken Down J F Miller Dies After Short Illness
40 years ago news reports J F Miller a New York commercial agent with Ives Williett and Co. dies at the Bryson house after a 48 hour illness following an overheat while dancing in Muscatine Iowa. He was about twenty two. Washington Press April 8. Dr James Weed advances road work on Ninth street eastern end. L Arnold launches a new boat drawing eleven inches and expected completion in a few weeks. 30 years ago John W Miller of this vicinity has
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Miller
Ives, Williett and Co
New York
Bryson House
Muscatine
Washington Press
James Weed
Ninth Street
L. Arnold
Downward Path of a Ruined Life Comment
The excerpt portrays a woman facing ruin in a civilized city, suggesting death as a release from suffering and noting her unavoidable descent due to harsh conditions. It reflects a broader social commentary on many similar cases in large cities and a call for improvement.
Love and politics entangle Indiana Eleventh District scene
A real life romance links Miss Blaine S. Good to a congressional candidate opposing her father in Indiana's Eleventh District. The affair echoes George Ade's The County Chairman where the lover wins. Regardless of result, she gains Washington residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Island proposes bill to ban motor cars in province
The legislature of Prince Edward Island has introduced a bill to exclude all motor cars. It is believed the measure will pass and become law. The people of the island deny that the world moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Prince Edward Island
Decency Tension in City Officials Sparks Debate
The Cedar Rapids Gazette questions decency standards in city government, criticizing officials and suggesting a haven for depraved behavior as a provocative commentary on local governance and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hearst Reform Party Seen as Likely to Collapse
The Keokuk Constitution-Democrat speculates that Hearst’s new party resembles other reform movements and may dissolve or drift out of national influence. It notes a possible hidden aim of later government employment for Hearst and his supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Negro schooling handicap noted in Davenport Times
The Davenport Times notes that about one and a half million African American children in the country lack access to schooling and observes remarkable progress by Black communities despite this handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Prince De Sagan Mulls Marriage With Madame Gould Focus
Burlington Gazette reports Prince De Sagan says religion will not block his happiness as he plans to marry Madame Gould. The comment reflects his commitment amid public interest in the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Prince de Sagan
Madame Gould
Hard fought clash likened to a lamb in stock yards
A Clinton Herald item likens a hard fought contest to a slaughter of a “Russian lion” in Chicago stock yards, describing the opponent as treated like an ordinary lamb amid a brutal scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Chicago
Mrs. N. S. Wales Dies After Dress Catches Fire
Des Moines woman Mrs. N. S. Wales wife of a prominent Iowa traveler and sister in law of newly elected councilman Charles Schram died in terrible agony from burns when her dress caught fire while tossing scrap paper into a furnace.
Episcopal Church Planned In Eagle Grove This Summer
The Eagle Grove Episcopal church society will build a neat church this summer at an estimated cost of about 6000 dollars. The building fund is raised, and the congregation owns a prime lot, with construction to start as soon as materials are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church Society of
Eagle Grove
First Pure Food Prosecution in Cass County
The first prosecution under the pure food law in Cass county was begun against J. C. Lattig, a grocer from Anita, after he pleaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
J. C. Lattig
Anita
Mrs Robinson and Miss Randleman Sudden Local Deaths
Twenty years ago notice reports the death of Mrs Fannie Miles Robinson widow of John Robinson in St Paul after a long illness and the sudden death of 17 year old Dora Randleman after a 24 hour illness. George Apperton attended Mrs George Black’s funeral in Washington IA. A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs F L Schwertfeger last evening.
Wilton Fireman Ties Return Visit After Six Years
Matt McCoskry, longtime Wilton fireman now visiting from Indiana, returns to his home after a six year absence. Davenport Republican reports a supper hosted by Mr. George Lindsay with guests including Miss Burdick Miss Ryan Miss Mollie and Anna Smith of Chicago Miss Moore and Miss Louisa Middleton Mr Harry Ryan and Mr Ed Stocker of Muscatine Ila E. Grace of Des Moines and B. Bawden plus Webb Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt McCoskry
Wilton
Indiana
Davenport
George Lindsay
Ryan Burdick
Miss Burdick
Miss Ryan
Mollie
Anna Smith
Chicago
Moore
Louisa Middleton
Harry Ryan
Ed Stocker
Musecatine
Ila
E. Grace
Des Moines
B. Bawden
Webb Mason
Local grocer fined for selling oats in short packages
Guilty verdict issued for selling package rolled oats in short weight packets. Fine set at $10 plus costs. purchaser Mr. Lattig bought the oats from a Chicago grocery and the company reimbursed him the fine amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattig
Chicago
Bank to Erect New Liscomb Building This Summer
Directors of the State Savings bank of Liscomb plan construction of a new bank building costing about 3000 dollars. Sylvester Dickerson serves as cashier and W N Dickerson of St Anthony is president. The structure will be cement or stone and should be ready for occupancy by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings Bank of
Aged Man Found Dead at Baldwin Near Maquoketa
Elijah Bickford a 73 year old shoemaker was found dead in his bed at the Hoover restaurant Bald win nine miles west of Maquoketa. The coroner's jury ruled death due to apoplexy after he retired in his usual health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Maquoketa
Elijah Bickford
Hoover
Suit Seeks Foreclosure Over Large Iowa Land Claim
A district court filing in Sioux City seeks foreclosure on a valuable tract to recover a judgment of 100000 dollars. J. Hunter Ewing sues for 55894.77 plus interest costs and taxes in a dispute noted as among the largest sums in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sioux City
J. Hunter Ewing
Cave Dwellers Inhabiting Cave Near Floyd Monument
Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips formerly of Des Moines have lived for weeks in a crude cave about a quarter of a mile from the Floyd monument at Sioux City’s edge, adopting the lifestyle of prehistoric cave dwellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Phillips
Des Moines
Floyd Monument
Sioux City Limits
Keokuk Doctor Arrested on Mail Scandal Charge
Dr. F. S. Agler was arrested in Keokuk by U S Marshal A D Dunlap for violating postal laws by using the mails to run a blackmailing scheme. He was taken to Ottumwa to appear before the United States commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Agler
Keokuk
United States
A. D. Dunlap
Ottumwa
Republican Caucus in Goshen Township Nomination Meeting
The Goshen Township Republicans will meet April 18 at 7 30 p m at Woodman Hall in Atalissa to nominate a township ticket and to select delegates for the June primary. C C Croxen Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Cc. C. Croxen
Moscow Caucus Nomination Meeting Set for April 11
The Republicans of Moscow will hold a caucus on Saturday evening April 11 at seven o'clock to place in nomination candidates for township offices. S. M. Hoskins, committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
S. M. Hoskins
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Neuralgia Relief
Advert reads that neuralgia derives from nerve irritation and congestion and touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as effective with few or no after effects. Customer letters from Mrs Katherine Barton and Mrs Ferrier claim rapid relief, with refunds offered if the first package fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Iles
Katherine Barton
Valley St
Carthage
Mrs. Ferrier
Lynn St
Lincoln
Neb
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Extravagance, secrets, and a wedding clash at Dieppe
In a continued chapter Camilla confesses greater extravagance and plots a possible match as Kathie grapples with Sammy’s threats and promise of reform. Katherine reads a letter from Broxbourne containing a cheque, while hidden tensions and looming choices unsettle the trio on the Dieppe garden path toward a fateful conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
Katherine
Camilla
Kathie
Betty
Defender
Dieppe
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Cough Relief
An advertisement urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It claims the remedy cures a stubborn cough, expels the cold, and contains no harmful drugs, urging readers to insist on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
City seeks bids for printing Muscatine council records
The Muscatine Iowa city recorder invites sealed bids by 7:30 p m on April 16 1908 for printing and binding the official proceedings of the city council for the year March 19 1908 to March 1909. Bids must state price per page for all materials and labor and include thirty copies with ten kept by bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Muscatine
Iowa
Gustav Weis
West Liberty Rebekah Lodge Holds Large Meeting
The Rebekah Lodge met at the I O O F hall in West Liberty Iowa with many members present. Miss Adelaide Evans was initiated into the order and refreshments followed. Mrs F Stoeterian of Durant left after a visit with her son Ed Stoeterian. Miss Verda White of Lacalde was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Adelaide Evans
F. Stoeterian
Durant
Ed. Stoeterian
Third Street
Verda White
Lacalade
Travelers and visitors noted around town
A series of arrivals and departures marks the week as residents and guests travel. Mrs. M. L. Vincent arrives from Mason City to visit her daughter, Mrs. I. A. Nichols, while H. Age of Cedar Valley escorts cattle to Chicago. Various residents plan short visits with friends in Atalissa Davenport and Rock Island as others head to Peru Indiana and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Mosher
Nichols
Mae Hessar
M. L. Vincent
Mason City
I. A. Nichols
V. B. Davis
Atalissa
Chixcago
E. C. McCarthy
Wilton
Lou Kapfer
William Haines
Lena Fisher
Peru
Ind
Hagenbach & Wallace Show
Rebekah Lodge
Nora Thode
Davenport
Fred Watters
C. A. Holland
Rock Island
Ill
Cope Rabe
Letts
John Wesson
Iowa City
Nellie Ivey
Sterling
H. Age
Cedar Valley
Edna Wiley
Ed. Stoeteman
West Liberty
John Weich
Stoeieman
J. F. Doty Hardware
M. A. Gardener
Mary Purvis
Nettie de France
Idaho
Gardener
Old Home
Wallace Norton
Muscatine
Our Pie Lemon Pie Preparation Ad
An old advertisement touts Our Pie lemon pie mix praised for purity and ease. The copy claims it yields two large pies per package and appeals to homemakers seeking a faster alternative to traditional lemon pies. The price is ten cents per package.
Pine Mills Social News Highlights
Miss Ad die Wunderlich visited her aunt Mrs. Leach in Montpelier for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman and family visited Aug Kemper's. Jim Metz from Pleasant Prairie came to town. James McElroy from Muscatine worked on lightning rods nearby. Mrs. A Kemper shopped in Davenport. Dave Bronson is the new road boss for Lin Montpelier township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mills
Addie Wunderlich
Leach
Montpelier
Hartman
Aug. Kemper
Jim Metz
Pleasant Prairie
James McElroy
Muscatine
A. Kemper
Davenport
Dave Bronson
Lin Montpelier Township
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Marshall, Mich
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