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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
3
Local newspaper subscription and agent listings
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal outline delivery and pricing terms for city carriers and mail, with annual rates for Daily and Semi-Weekly. Articles list multiple city agencies serving readers, including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street and West Hill J H Fuller Grocery, plus telephonic contact numbers for offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
the Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal March 1908
F D Throop publisher swears the Muscatine Journal issued and circulated 5874 copies in March 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeier witnessed the oath on April 3 1908. State of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. D. Throop
The
Muscatine Journal
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Ilowae
F. L. Bihlmeier
Sun
Hoaxes in newspapers and how readers detect them
The article distinguishes two types of newspaper hoaxes. It explains that malicious fakes fool readers, while humorous fakes reveal a hidden joke to the trained eye. It notes even obvious hoaxes can briefly deceive readers of the exchange.
Hoax Jokes Warned by Davenport Press April Fool Edits
The Davenport paper misprinted an April Fool item claiming a fight between Packy McFarland and Joe Gans, prompting criticism of unlabelled hoax coverage and calls for clearer labeling in April fool jokes across papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City Republican
Davenport
Republican
Packy McFarland
Joe Gans
Republican Exchange
Exchange
New York
McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
Hoax Error Goes Unacknowledged by Paper
A side news dispatch notes another public hoax that the paper failed to admit, and no acknowledgment appears in our record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Side News Dispatch
Scapegoating and a Des Moines ministerial row
A ministerial association meeting in Des Moines accuses a state university student body of immorality and atheism. A reporter allegedly embellished the story, prompting a reply letter from the association that condemns the press and bars reporters from future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
Des Moines
State University
Ministerial Association of
Reminiscences and Local Civic Notes Across Decades
A historical column recalls a daily Muscatine steamer commerce to Ballard’s slough delivering railroad ties and wheat, alongside a new gym in Union block for laborers. Forty years past, Bloomington delegates list fills a county convention, ferry landing moves near Chambers mill, and Shamrock hall hosts a mass meeting organizing a military company with named officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Trunick
Ballard’s Slough
Drury’s Landing
Phillips
Johnson, Evans and Company
Shamrock Hall
Phil Murphy
John Byrne
A. Critchfield
David Burk
James Fitzpatrick
James Fitzgerald
James O’brien
Marriage Licenses Granted In Local Clerk Office
Twenty years ago Samuel C Betchel and Mattie Hammond received a marriage license then George L Melvin and Mary J Blair secured a license and wed under Clerk Hughes with Justice Howard present Drury township sent representatives to the Rock Island republican convention John E Wray L M Siever A Duffield and F P Gillett R W Carter and family moved to Lafayette county Arkansas for their future home Ten years ago today April 17 1898 was Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Betchel
Mattie Hammond
George L. Melvin
Mary J. Blair
Hughes
Justice Howard
Drury Township
Rock Island
Messrs
John E. Wray
L. M. Siever
A. Duffield
F. P. Gillett
R. W. Carter
Lafayette County
Ark
Republican Caucus Called in Goshen Township at Woodman Hall
Republicans of Goshen Township meet April 18 at 7 30 p m at Woodman hall Atalissa to nominate a township ticket and select delegates for the June primary. Committee man CC Croxen announces the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Cc. C. Croxen
Des Moines Tribute Comment Sparks Georgia Alcohol Debate
A Des Moines Tribune remark cites a southern gentleman who compares Atlanta to H I after Prohibition, calling the city the abode of lost spirits. The quip highlights ongoing attitudes toward alcohol and the psychology of cities entering a dry era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Des Moines Tribune
Chicago Democrat J Ham Lewis Speaks in Quincy
Keokuk Gate City reports J Ham Lewis of Chicago, a renowned Democratic orator, delivered an address in Quincy Monday evening. The Herald of Quincy praises his polished rhetoric likening it to Demosthenes and Cicero, implying their influence must step aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
J. Ham Lewis
Chicago
Quincy
the Herald
Demosthenes
Cicero
Bryan seeks voluntary nomination from democracy
W. J. Bryan declares he does not seek the nomination. supporters in New York are urging volunteers to rally, aligning reluctant backers with the effort in the Empire state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
W. J. Bryan
Democracy
Friends of the Peerless
Empire State
Prohibitive duty sought on Prince Helie de Sagan past
The article notes George Gould urging police to obtain from Paris a record of Prince Helie de Sagan. It also warns that stringent sanitary rules will block passage at Sandy Hook if properly enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soux City
Prince Helie de Sagan
George Gould
Paris
Sandy Hook
Jobber salesmen roam roads to spur business growth
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes retailers rely on traveling salesmen and mailed advertising rather than waiting for customers to come in. The piece emphasizes proactive outreach through road sales and newspaper notices to boost commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Influenza risk implied by two choices in editorials
The Clinton Herald and Waterloo Courier offer blunt analogies on managing illness and a controversial bill. The Clinton piece contrasts keeping a furnace fire versus letting it go cold to claim a sure case of influenza. The Waterloo item suggests public opposition to a bill with a united stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Waterloo
Aldrich
Duke Refuses to Bail Name in Divorce Case
Davenport Times notes Duke may ignore his divorced wife Alice Webb Duke yet should clear his name to avoid jail liability amid ongoing legal disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Duke
Alice Webb Duke
Easter Services and Local Visits in New Era
The town notes Easter church activities at the Lutheran church with Sunday school at nine thirty and morning service at ten thirty including baptism and confirmation and holy communion. An Easter program is planned for eight in the evening. Residents J D Letts and Nellie Nagle visited Muscatine and local residents A C Brandt were in the area. The Ladies Aid met at Max Kretschmer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Fred Crow
Muscatine
I. Meyers
Neal Meyers
Lutheran Church
J. D. Letts
Nellie Nagle
Johnny Wassink
A. C. Brandt
Ladies’ Aid Society
Max Kretschmer
Biscuits Talk with Gold Medal Flour Praise
A casual boast praises biscuits made with Gold Medal Flour, asserting they outshine any rival. The speaker, using humorous dialect, emphasizes superior taste and texture in a playful regional tone.
The Iron Lord Foreword Opens In The Journal Tomorrow
The Journal will serially publish S. R. Crockett s new novel The Iron Lord starting tomorrow. The editors praise its dramatic plot yet acknowledge bold themes of humanity and social issues through a tale set among Scottish miners and centered on Vida Romer s life, love, and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Crockett
Scotland
Vida Romer
Crockett
J. M. Barrie
Pike Township Republican Caucus Set For April Meeting
A mass meeting of Pike township Republican voters 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 delegates to the county convention to be held after the primary. J E Hesser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Township
J. E. Hesser
Montpelier Republicans to Meet at Pine Mills April 22
The Republicans of Montpelier township will assemble at Pine Mills on Wednesday April 22 1908 at 3 o clock in the afternoon to choose candidates for township officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Montpelier Township
Pine Mills
Lake Township Republicans Meet At Locust Grove April 21
The republicans of Lake township will meet at the Locust Grove school house Tuesday evening April 21 to select candidates for various offices and conduct other business as needed.
Local Social News in Sweetland District Highlights Visits
Mrs. and Mrs. Peter Gettert of Muscatine visited their son Theo Gettert. Dozens of relatives from Muscatine and Wilton areas dropped by for calls and visits as residents such as Rev Crull and Mrs Crull extended stays. Various trips included Miss Bell Taylor returning home, Miss Sissel visiting Fairport, and others aiding relatives and community members across Muscatine, Wilton, Bloomington, and Hampton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Peter Gettert
Muscatine
Theo Gettert
Rob
Crull
Moravia
Anna
Fred Klepper
Carrie Goddard
Bloomington Township
Minnie Leonhard
A. H. Klepper
Wilton Township
Sissel
Fairport
Nellie Irwin
Ella Darting
Ethel Brunson
Willie Holtz
Wedekind
E. R. Sherfey
White Lily Social Notes Compact Village Roundup
White Lily edition notes a series of Sunday visits and calls among Buffalo Prairie Illinois City and Drury area residents. Families including Reed McGinnes Veppers Hayes Schnier Thomas and Beardsley share visits with relatives and friends, with travel between Buffalo Prairie Edgington Foster Illinois City and nearby towns.
Mannon News Highlights Local Visits and Farm Activity
April reports show Fay and Ruth Blaisdell visiting their great aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Thos McAfee in Millersburg. No new measles cases. town health stable. Rev. T W Puffer of New Boston and Sherman Kerch of Eliza visited Mannon. Farmers busy with hay as roads remain in splendid condition. Annabel Crow from Keithsburg schools visited Mannon over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannon
Fay
Ruth Blaisdell
Thos. McAfee
Millersburg
T. W. Puffer
New Boston
Sherman Kerch
Eliza
Annabel Crow
Keithsburg
Local Notes On Housework Jobs And Social Visits
Near Edgington the Mewes brothers finished sawing at Will Thomas and moved to August Fuhr's in Germany. The M W A welcomed new members Thursday night. Mr and Mrs William France of Illinois City visited John Cameron. Dick Morrow of Illinois City spent Sunday with Stella Thomas. White Lily school opened April 1 with Kathryn Fuhr as teacher. George Bistline of Millersburg conducted business nearby last week and stayed at Frank Thomas'.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgington
Mewes Brothers
Will Thomas
August Fuhr
Germany
William France
Illinois City
John Cameron
Dick Morrow
Stella Thomas
White Lily
Kathryn Fuhr
George Bistline
Millersburg
Frank Thomas
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Earl McGinnes
Ed Veppers
Jess Hayes
Charles Schnier
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Stella
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Drury
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Charles Thomas
Will Schnier
Will Parchet
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Elsie Davidson
Allie Eckhardt
Heyselair Health
Philosoc. Spec. Co
Newark
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Grand Opera House
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Lilian Russells
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