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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
3
Journal Printing Co publishes the CAeJournal with F. D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor, detailing staff roles and publishing house.
Representatives list the New York office at 45 West 4th Street Mono lith Bidg in charge and the Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge. This brief note assigns regional oversight to La Coste Maxwell in New York and Payne and Young in Chicago.
The Journal lists city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikschs Grocery Oregon Street Ww Co A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with business office and telephones at Mastrosial and Bel exchanges Mississippi Valley is noted.
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 before me April 3, 1908. F L Bihlmeier notary public.
The article proclaims the start of the baseball season as the warm weather arrives. It notes that both major leagues opened their first regular games amid nationwide fan anticipation and predicts minor leagues and amateur teams will soon follow with games and local enthusiasm.
An editorial extols baseball as a clean, democratic sport shaping American culture. It argues the game’s skill, teamwork, and head work reflect the nation’s spirit and remains a unifying pastime despite rumors of corruption in other sports.
Forty three years after John Wilkes Booth killed Abraham Lincoln in Ford's Theatre Washington D C citizens reflect on his legacy. The tribute honors Lincoln's patriotism democracy and integrity urging emulation of his noble character and leadership.
Iowa press notes Burlington Hawkeye reports Congress is expected to adjourn around May 20 with no public remonstrances filed to date.
Short clippings note The Atlantic Monthly has been sold and The London Times will extend sympathy. The brief item ends with an abrupt unfinished line.
The Cedar Falls Record notes pleasant forecasts and hints that summer warmth may be delayed a few weeks, with comfortable days and cooler evenings anticipated.
A Clinton Herald reader suggests springtime activity boosts immorality, speculating factors like onions influence behavior and noting some people lose metal scruples after such indulgence.
Cummins labels Paul Junkin as an uninformed and malicious man, a rhetorical jab highlighting Junkin's independent opinions. The governor uses this phrasing to cast doubt on Junkin's views and stance.
Friends of Governor Johnson of Minnesota push him for the Democratic nomination arguing he can win the presidency if nominated.
Des Moines reports that Mr Carnegie has not supplied a pension for aged and infirm correspondence school professors. About a million dollars in postage stamps could form a suitable fund.
Senator Aldrich tied to a financial proposal stirring discontent among business and financial interests, with little satisfaction for either side of the public.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican highlights the influence of newspaper advertising, calling it unmatched among commercial publicity forms and a key factor in advancing public notices and local business reach.
Iowa Falls Citizen asks every legislator candidate to commit to the statewide republican vote on the senatorial question regardless of local county results. The question must be answered in this county before June 2.
The Des Moines reform plan selects a livery stable keeper with no police background as the first police chief. He aided in electing a councilman, illustrating the plan’s aim to replace politics with business in municipal administration.
Senator Foraker predicts the Chicago convention will decide if the Lincoln Grant party remains pure or McKinley faction dominates. He suggests new parties may form to secure greater Negro consideration. He apparently has not read the Ohio platform.
The Iowa primary is argued to settle party disputes with a majority favoring Cummins opponents fearing a plan to back Claude Porter for Senate if Cummins wins a primary majority. Newspapers differ on behind the scenes pledges, with Muscatine Journal firm on backing the primary result and Shenandoah Sentinel Post urging Republicans to sign up or face backlash. The Sioux City Journal and others offer evasive statements, while many Iowa Republicans insist the primary should determine the party’s fate and oppose a Democratic senator.
Albany dispatch outlines a curiously mixed scenario with Governor Hughes and Lieutenant Governor Chanler both wielding influence toward the 1920 presidential race. Analysts see New York’s bloc power potentially forcing Hughes onto the national ticket if Taft falters, while Chanler’s standing grows as a Democratic vice presidential possibility alongside Bryan or Johnson.
The piece argues that private governor conferences aim to sway the June primary and predicts outcomes if the governor or his agents succeed. It urges The Register and Leader to reveal positions and vows to oppose any candidate who won’t pledge support for the primary result. It cites The Nonpareil and Muscatine Journal actions as indicative of the political pressure.
Voters at Pike township will gather at the town hall Saturday evening April 18 at 7 30 for nominating township candidates for the primary ticket and to nominate delegates to the county convention to be held after the primary. J E Hesser Committeeman.
The Republicans of Montpelier township will convene at Pine Mills on Wednesday afternoon April 22, 1908 at 3 o'clock for selecting candidates for township officers.
The republicans of Seventy-Six township will meet April 15 at 7 30 at the Arden town hall to nominate a township ticket and discuss other business. F A Runyon Committeeman.
The republicans of Fruitland township meet at Lone Tree school house Thursday evening April 16 to name a township ticket and conduct other business. Theo Drake is named in the report.
The Republicans of Goshen township meet at 7 30 p m April 18 at Woodman hall Atalissa to nominate a township ticket and choose delegates to the June primary. Co C Croxen is listed as a contact.
The Republicans of Sweetland township convene at Mount Grove school house on Thursday April 16 at 8 p m to nominate two trustees and handle other business. A S Lawrence of Muscatine will discuss the new primary law with the group. J H Van Camp, Com.
A mass meeting of the Republican party in Pike Township is announced as a caucus to select delegates and discuss party matters. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in the event.
Ex Governor Grime visits Ogilvie house as rail rates drop from Muscatine to Chicago to 20 cents per hundredweight and related reductions apply to flour pork lard and bacon until June first. Rev F P Dalrymple to serve Chatfield church. Henry J Redwell and Alice Brown wed in Fredonia Ia. WCTU elects officers at annual meeting led by Mrs Robins and others.
About one hundred head of cattle owned by M. N. M. Letts of Onawa travel today through the region, moving from the Wilton area toward Onawa Iowa. The note also marks April 15 as the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. A letter from Samuel Traumm, a former local, dated Montgomery Alabama April 7, reports dull times with little hope until statehood. Also, 20 years ago today, April 15 1888, was a Sunday.
Thirty years ago Adam Hettinger long employed by Ament and Co. at their carriage factory and later with James Wier is seriously ill at his West Second street residence.
Mrs. R C Jewett travels to West Liberty for her brother's death from chronic dysentery in Ila. J W Rice receives Galveston dated letter from G W H Lucas, Kansas exile visiting Texas. Mr and Mrs C P Luckie of St Louis stay with cousins C P Malone and wife of a local dry goods firm.
In this chapter, Rupert presses Katherine with a marriage proposal as she admits some feeling for him. She resists at first, citing children and plans, but he insists and vows to wait, culminating in a tender kiss and a fleeting promise to endure for life, ending on a cliffhanger.
Consumer note praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaints. H E Howe, publisher of the Press Highland Wisconsin, reports three family members used it with good results. Sold by all druggists.
A memorial tribute recalls Joseph E Outland of Le Grand Iowa who died at a Marshalltown depot while returning home from paying taxes. He lived in Muscatine and Benton counties, married Mary Ann Bean, had two children Anna and Toward, a grandchild, and a brother Benjamin. He and his wife aided the poor and elderly, and his life is praised as honest and charitable.
An odd Marietta item uses playful language to reference a brand, hinting at a product launch or promotion. The blurb invites readers to respond with the name ANN and lights a humorous tone for local readers.
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