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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
3
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Delivery Details
Terms to Subscribers outline daily and semi weekly editions. The Daily Journal prints every evening except Sunday with city carrier delivery and weekly collection. Rates listed: Daily by mail three dollars per year. semi weekly one dollar fifty per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies Map City Convenience
The Journal lists agency locations for reader convenience across the city including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine cery Oregon street W F Miksch W C A Busch Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and telephones for the business and editorial offices at Bell Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd
South Muscatine
Cery
Oregon Street
W. F. Miksch
Muscatine Journal publisher swears on monthly circulation
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated during the month. Sworn before me April 3 1908 by Notary F L Bihlmeier.
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Muscatine Journal
Ee Ee Sun
Sun
T. Ts Tak
I. F. D. Throop
The
KF. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
Luck did not elect Gov. Johnson says Minnesota governor
Willis J. Abbott as Bryan press agent circulated a crude article accusing Gov. Johnson of impudence for challenging a respected rival. Johnson replies that luck exists only in perception and that opportunity favors few, noting democracy benefits little from luck in the last twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis J. Abbott
Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Democratic Party
Gov
Bryan’s White House Hopes Face Unlucky Odds
The editorial warns that political luck rarely repeats for any candidate. It argues William Jennings Bryan failed to secure lasting power despite past bids and suggests he focus on his own authority before criticizing rivals. The piece concludes that Bryan’s chances to reach the White House again are unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Worth
Bryan
White House
Johnson
Independent voter ethics and party loyalty in primary system
The Independent Voter argues the primary law will erase independent voting by replacing it with party instruction. It claims independents are traitors if they vote against their party after nominations, and that true free electors exist only before primaries.
The Missouri Way Harshly Marks Voters Victory in Independence
In Independence Missouri a defeated candidate J J Hammontree wheeled Robert Combs the new city marshal around the square in his new uniform and star of authority. A wheelbarrow used in the parade was auctioned for 6 50ie, drawing a large crowd. The piece notes the jocular post election manner in this Missouri tale.
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Independence
J. J. Hammontree
Robert Combs
Moses Hunton
Red Blood Good Health through A W Chase Nerve Pills
Spring blood is thin and weak experts urge a blood builder. Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills claim to increase red corpuscles, redden blood, and strengthen the body to ward off wasting diseases. Boxes priced 50 cents from Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
M. D
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Taft and Bryan Cursorily Address Missouri Idea
The men after their nominations indicate they will not decide to adopt the Missouri idea. The remark involves lingering debate over policy direction and possible party stances. No immediate action or formal commitment is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Missouri
Bryan reflects on age while pursuing presidency
Col. Bryan recalls feeling too young for the presidency on his first bid and now fears aging out of the race if elected later. He vows to keep trying, and a notable Iowan may sympathize with his predicament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Governor Cummins Tests Retirement Idea Quietly
The passage notes Cummins has not decided to retire but is pursuing a private endeavor without formal retirement. It frames the move as a personal shift rather than a formal exit from office.
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Gov. Cummins
Short Summer Prompt Prompt
The note reflects on a brief summer season and its quick passage with a hint of nostalgia. It contrasts expectations of a long warm period with an unexpectedly short stretch of sunny days. It suggests a desire for more time outdoors before seasons shift.
Iowa Press Comment on Taft Nomination
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, independent and pro Cummins, concedes the state convention’s Taft declaration was clear and emphatic but notes that some Iowa Taft faction members are not for Taft and hope another candidate is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Pro
Cummins
Taft
Iowa
Reminiscences of Long Ago from Local Notices
A brief follows events from 50 20 and 10 years ago noting incidents such as the injury of city marshal Unger in a steamboat accident, a river mail contract won by the St. Louis and St. Paul line, obituaries, a teachers meeting program, and the formation and officers of Muscatine court No 677 Supreme Court of Honor.
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Unger
Ben Campbel
Davenport Democrat
St. Louis
St. Paul
Muscatine
Muscatine Court No
Supreme Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
W. C. Roe
Springfield
Ill
Supreme Medical
J. F. Meyers
Rock Island
E. J. Mahoney
C. A. Hereford
Marriage license issued to Phillips and McCormick
Forty years ago a marriage license was issued to Andrew Phillips and Rhoda McCormick. The Young Men’s Christian Association reports renting the room under Olds’ hall for six months. John Zeigler Jr. has purchased an interest in the Lein decker and Rockafellow machine shop and foundry.
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Andrew Phillips
Rhoda McCormick
Young Men's Christian Association
Olds’ Hall
John Zeigler, Jr
Leindecker and Rockafellow
Iowa lodge No 2 elects officers in quiet session
Last night Iowa lodge No 2 announced officers for the coming year with W M S Cohn Ss W H Hanson J W C Waltz Treasurer J P Ament Secretary H H Block The Irishmen plan a Shamrock hall meeting on Wednesday April 17 inviting all Irish and Irish American citizens to attend with important business to be transacted Signed by John Byrne J R Hanley Jas Fitzgerald and Jas Fitzpatrick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
W. M.—S. Cohn
W. H
H. Hanson
J. W.—C. Waltz
J. P. Ament
H. H. Block
Shamrock Hall
John Byrne
J. R. Hanley
Jas. Fitzgerald
Jas. Fitzpatrick
Sweetland Township GOP Caucus Set For April Meeting
The republicans of Sweetland township will meet at the Mount Grove school house on Thursday April 16 at 8 p.m. to name two candidates for trustees and discuss other business. A S Lawrence of Muscatine will explain the new primary law. J H Van Camp Commissioner.
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Sweetland Township
Mount Grove
A. S. Lawrence
Muscatine
J. H. van Camp
Woman Bound Over to Grand Jury in Attempted Housebreaking
In Justice J. M. Stinson's court a preliminary trial ended with a bound over decision. The charge is attempted housebreaking and Mrs Emma Doud appears as the complaining witness.
Pike Township Caucus Seeks Nominees at Town Hall
A mass meeting of Pike township Republican voters is set for Saturday evening April 18 at 7:30 at the town hall. The gathering aims to nominate township candidates for the primary ticket and to nominate delegates to the county convention after the primary. J. E. Hesser, Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Township
J. E. Hesser
Mrs Dolph Indicted in Clinton Murder Case
Irene Dolph, age 17, arrested for the murder of her husband at Clinton as he slept, was indicted by the grand jury for first degree murder.
Public Adresses Stir Iowa Political Fray In Primaries
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil quotes Cummins warning that if Allison wins only a single majority in the primaries and friends resist the people’s voice, the governor would be left helpless. The remark highlights tensions in early Iowa political maneuvering and party unity efforts.
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Allison
Cummins
Council
Montpelier Republicans to Meet for Township Officers
The Republicans of Montpelier township will meet at Pine Mills on Wednesday April 22 1908 at 3 o clock in the afternoon to select candidates for township officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Montpelier Township
Pine Mills
Rumor Links Chicago School Chief Resignation to Cooper Move
Rumor suggests Chicago superintendent Coo ley will resign and take a long rest in Europe. Frank B. Cooper, current Seattle schools chief and former Des Moines official, is floated as a possible Chicago replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cooley
Chicago
Europe
Frank B. Cooper
Seattle
Des Moines
Polls Hint At Southern Iowa Vote Impact
The Marshalltown Times-Republican urges Cummins supporters to recall that votes from southern Iowa count as much as those elsewhere and emphasize the region offers ample opportunity to gain influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Fruitland Republicans Meet to Name Township Ticket
The Republicans of Fruitland township will meet at Lone Tree Schoolhouse Thursday evening April 16 to name a township ticket and to transact other business. Theo Drake, Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland Caucus
Fruitland Township
Lone Tree School House
Theo Drake
Strike at Marshalltown Near Grounds for Rail Shop Action
A machinists strike at the Iowa Central railway shops in Marshalltown becomes likely as the committee rejected the wage schedule offered by the company during talks with General Superintendent D C Noonan.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Central Railway
D. C. Noonan
Iowa primary law sparks voter education in Nevada
The Nevada Representative notes that while GOP prospects in Iowa are uncertain readers learn about the last legislature's primary law.
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Nevada
Iowa
Old man loves work better than governorship says Herald
The Oskaloosa Herald concludes that an older man devoted to his work would make a superior senator compared with another elder candidate who treats the governorship as a mere political foothold.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa City Citizen Notes Calm Senate Campaign
The Iowa City Citizen describes the senatorial race as tame. It suggests voters may forget the campaign if Allison stays healthy and no new letters from Williams or Torbert surface.
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Iowa City
Allison
Williams Or Torbert
Iowa Implement Dealers to Hold December Convention
The Iowa Implement Dealers Association will meet in Des Moines on December 1 2 and 3 for its annual convention. Organizers say this year’s gathering will be the best ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Implement Dealers’ Association
Des Moines
Miner Says Robbed Of 800 In Gold Pieces
Ottumwa coal miner Charles E Edman claims he was doped and robbed of 800 in twenty dollar gold pieces. Two other pouches containing 1160 more were not recovered. Chief Gallagher has the bright twenty dollar pieces secured in the police station safe.
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Charles E. Edman
Ottumwa
Gallagher
Des Moines Executive Dies After Bicycle Accident
Des Moines man Harry L. Hewitt vice president and treasurer of Charles Hewitt & Sons Co. died from injuries after a bicycle accident Saturday morning when a dog collided with the bicycle, throwing Hewitt to the pavement and rupturing a brain blood vessel.
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Harry L. Hewitt
Charles Hewitt & Sons Co
Des Moines
Hewitt
Fairbanks Opera House Ordered Closed Over Safety Concerns
The Fairbanks opera house has been ordered closed by town officers amid safety complaints. Condemnation measures will proceed after repeated unsuccessful attempts to address the risks. Rumors say local business leaders plan to collaborate on a new joint venture.
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Opera House
Fairbanks Opera House
Fairbanks
Amusements Paul Gilmore’s Ascension
Paul Gilmore rises from amateur theatre to star status in a career spanning Milwaukee roots to leading roles with Litt Players and Wallack's New York production. From The Ensign to The Three Musketeers his ascent features mentors Froh man Crosman and collaborations with Louis James Julia Arthur Bettina Girard.
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Paul Gilmore
Milwaukee
Grand Opera House
The
Ensign
Jacob Litt
Old Kentucky
Frohmans
Litt
Louis James
Julia Arthur
Bettina Girard
Three Musketeers
Henrietta Crosman
King Charles
Nell
Wallack’s
New York City
Continu
Girl Is Bound Over in Powell Case
Ella Powell, 17, daughter of Thomas Powell of Fair, is bound over following a juvenile court appearance. Her case involves alleged disturbances and related charges in the Fair district.
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Ella Powell
Thomas Powell
Fair
Governor Hughes Seen Less Opposed to Nomination
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Gov. Hughes now appears less opposed to securing the nomination than he did months earlier, reflecting a shift in his political stance.
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Gov. Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Marion Register Backs Gen Grenville M. Dodge for President
The Marion Register endorses General Grenville M. Dodge as the ideal Republican candidate for the presidency amid early party discussions and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marion Register
Gen
Grenville M. Dodge
Cherokee Democrat questions church size during prayer meetings
The Cherokee Democrat quips about a church being too small for a prayer meeting night, drawing attention to religious participation and community gathering in the local area.
Fred White Refuses to Accept Political Lemon
The Clinton Herald notes Fred White declined to accept a political lemon this year, highlighting his stance amid local political discourse.
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Fred White
The
Clinton Herald
Republican Caucus in Goshen Township Nomination Meeting
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 choose delegates to be selected at the June primary. Co C Croxen Committeeman.
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Co. C. Croxen
Commiitteeman
Rheumatism treatment offered with money-back promise
A. W. Morgan of Muscatine Ia advertises Rholoids as a new rheumatism remedy with a $1 deposit and a full refund if not satisfied. The globule medicine is claimed to ease Rheumatism neuralgia gout lumbago back and uric acid related ailments, with a liberal one-day offer at 107 West Second Street.
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A. W. Morgan
A. W. Morgan’s
West Second Street
Muscatine
Wheel of Love to Be Staged at Grand Theatre Monday
Mr. Gil, famed for decisive triumphs across the country, appears as Jack Hartley in The Wheel of Love by George W. Hobart. The breezy comedy of incidents and humor comes to the Grand, with mail orders taken ahead of the regular sale.
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George W. Hobart
McIntyre & Heath
Lilian Russell
Foley’s Urino Laxative Praised for Women and Children
A. W. Morgan endorses Foley’s Urino Laxative as best for women and children. Its mild action and pleasant taste are preferred to violent purgatives like pills and tablets and it cures constipation.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
Oak Grove Notices and Travel Plans
Oak Grove reports George Shields left Tuesday morning for a business trip to Walnut Iowa. Mr and Mrs John Parks and son Clyde departed Tuesday noon for a trip to Denver and other western cities. Miss Lulu Beck spent a few days.
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Oak Grove
George Shields
Walnut
John Parks and Son
Clyde
Denver
Lulu Beck
Easter program at Spangler chapel announced
The Spangler chapel Sunday school will present an Easter program on Sunday at 3 o'clock with a 2 o'clock session. Invites extend to all. Visitors include Miss Marie Healey and party at Nichols. Ed Barnard Jr and Ralph Barnard of Nichols joined Ed Barnard Sr for weekend visits.
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Marie Healey
Nichols
Ed Barnard, Jr
Ralph
Ed Barnard’s
Parks
Davenport
Denver
Spangler Chapel
W. Crawford
Middleton
N. Y
Bread from Gold Medal Flour Buoys Teams Says Hannah
Hannah proclaims Gold Medal Flour boosts the boys' performance while Rebecca echoes the sentiment. The message highlights the product as a pantry staple linked to athletic encouragement.
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Hannah
Rebecca
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