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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
3
The New York office at 45 W Fourth Street in the Monolith Building is under the charge of La Coste and Maxwell. The Chicago office at 750 Marquette Drive in the Payne and Young building is managed by Payne and Young.
The Journal lists local agency points for reader convenience across East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikschs Grocery Oregon Street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Keckville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with editorial contact on Bell.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that the above number of copies were printed and circulated during March 1908. Subscribed and sworn this 3rd day of April 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa before Notary F L Bihlmeter seal.
The piece notes Americans chase fads from Merry Widow hats to political beliefs and praise fighting politicians. It argues popularity spreads quickly, with demand shaping supply, and compares current interest in combative figures to the Teddy Bear craze amid political fortunes and a major tragedy.
The essay argues against elevating brute fighting power over wisdom in leadership. It elevates Theodore Roosevelt as a symbol of the fighting type while praising Abraham Lincoln as a true man of peace. It warns readers not to regress toward militaristic politics and stresses the value of measured, wise governance.
A city bakery received a daily bread order from a country storekeeper who was illiterate, with his wife signing as secretary. She signed H due to her initials. The bakery then got a letter stating I am dead and to stop sending bread. A newspaper clipping confirmed the merchant’s death and the widow selling the store to a townsman.
Decorah Public Opinion editorial calls for defeating both Garst and Cummins in the primaries to fully eliminate the machine it blames for Iowa’s financial woes.
The Eagle Grove Eagle describes Mr. Hamilton as an unhappy combination of populist and socialist and contends he will not play a material role in the gubernatorial race.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that if Mr. Lafe Young settles his state bindery judgment, it could trigger widespread charges against past binders to fund the state conscience fund. The remark links personal liability to broader accountability for government costs.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that some believe Taft sentiment is limited to being the closest option to Roosevelt, and the paper itself would choose Taft over Roosevelt if the choice were open.
The Manson Democrat endorses E. G. Dunn of Mason City for governor, praising his size and magnificent oratory as assets to attract votes.
The Indianola Herald says George W. Clarke is a man capable of any office but argues he should not lend his name to ongoing factionalism in Iowa. The paper states it could unite the Republican Party if Communism were removed from republicanism and warns Clarke is making a mistake by backing a faction.
Katherine Grainger wrestles with love and loyalty as Sammy Broxbourne's betrothal nears. She frets over travel, her own nerves, and her devotion to Camilla while Rupert Haverford notices her pallor and worries she is ill. The house awaits a change.
Reminiscences note marriages from Cedar County and arrivals of the Henry Clay steamer en route to St Paul. Mentions visiting cards from Davenport and Muscatine folks. Updates include Muscatine County Fair officers elected, a property purchase on East Ninth Street, and the death of Mary E Cullumber per Monte Vista Journal. District court opens tomorrow with Judge Brannan.
J L Reed sold his Wilton elevator to L Lyford of Illinois, noted as a capable grain tradesman. Hugh J Campbell, once of Muscatine, served as minute clerk and recording secretary at the Louisa constitutional convention in New Orleans on March 7. The Washington Intelligencer lists Selden v Walkley, a Muscatine city case appealed from Iowa’s district court, with Justice Nelson delivering the court’s opinion without cost, connected to the M and M R R Co subscription dispute.
The Ninth colored cavalry, sent south to prepare for action with Spain, was organized by the late General Hateh a Muscatine figure with ties to the Second Iowa cavalry. Capt Brunton served as an officer in that regiment. Col. D V Jackson of the Second regiment from Muscatine weighed in on whether Company B would be forced to deploy to Cuba if the President orders it.
ZEMO promises a cure for dandruff by destroying the germ. It stops itching instantly prevents hair loss and leaves the scalp clear and healthy. AJ Druggiste offers the product for sale by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
He declares love and begs for honesty as Katherine confronts a painful memory. She nervously questions their past and the meaning of his actions while tears glisten, and the moment of truth hangs in the air between them.
A fragmentary conversation implies emotional tension as one character argues that genuine love excludes past affection for another, concluding with To Be Continued. The excerpt hints at an unresolved love triangle and awaits further development.
Seventy-Six township Republicans will meet April 15 at 7:30 PM at Arden Town Hall to place in nomination a township ticket and to address any other business. Fr A Runyon, Committeeman.
The Republicans of Goshen Township plan a meeting April 18 at 7 30 p m in Woodman Hall Atalissa to nominate a township ticket and choose delegates for the June primary. C C Croxen, Committeeman.
The republicans of Sweetland township will convene at Mount Grove school house on Thursday April 11 at 8 p m to name two candidates for trustees and handle other business. A B Lawrence of Muscatine will join to explain the new primary law. J H Van Camp, Com.
A mass meeting of Republican voters in Pike township will be held at the town hall Saturday evening April 18 at 7 30 for nominating township candidates to appear on the primary ticket and to place in nomination debates for the county convention to be held after the primary. J E Hesser
Montpelier township Republicans plan a meeting at Pine Mills on Wednesday April 22 1908 at 3 PM to choose candidates for township officers.
Fruitland township Republicans meet at Lone Tree School on Thursday evening April 16 to name a township ticket and conduct other business.
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