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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co announces publisher F D Throop and editor L P Loomis. It claims city and county status and lists multiple newspaper associations and office representations in New York and Chicago.
The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal runs 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly 10 cents. yearly mail 3.00. Lists agency locations for readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklery Kecklerive Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery. Telephones: business office Bell and editorial office Bell.
F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated in March 1908. Subscribed and sworn before F L Bihimefer notary on April 3 1908. State of Iowa Muscatine County seal shown.
A reflection on the Easter anniversary of Christ’s resurrection reveals hope as a universal force beyond beliefs. It argues that Christ’s teachings established a foundation for eternal or earthly hope, inspiring every stratum of society from Russian peasants to American financiers.
A reflective note speaks of global sorrow and sin yet asserts steady moral improvement toward a promised millennium. It likens this to the Easter hope of life after death and emphasizes patient progress despite human imperfection.
A philosophy on choosing fitting work and environments. It warns that place and company influence success or ruin, cites Wall Street versus farming, and notes how non separating juxtaposition can mislead readers about politics.
The Waterloo Reporter greets Easter with hopeful wishes for a smooth event. It hopes there are no duplicates in the congregation and no misplacements on the way to and from, noting Muscatine saw the event organized neatly and successfully.
Julian Richards notes that Allison leaders fear Cummins statements reaching southern Iowa readers. The piece questions whether the cause can endure without full truth from A B C and suggests openness would strengthen support.
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes citizens would trade finances for a Gould or Vanderbilt and risk domestic trouble. Keokuk Gate City cites John Sharp Williams quoting poetry as a sign of extended filibuster tactics, with the Dubuque Times-Journal predicting little dissent from Democrats.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes a dispute over credit for legislative outcomes. The piece claims the governor takes credit for positives while denying responsibility for spending the million dollar surplus, suggesting a blame-shift dynamic between the governor and lawmakers.
The Muscatine Journal credits the president with knowing when to fight, suggesting timing comes with experience and caution around police. The Burlington Gazette notes two bandits robbed a Minneapolis Pullman sleeper for $40, with escape details unclear, joking about Free Masonry influencing their crime.
Davenport Times notes a Chicago preacher turned salesman of fire escapes, arguing his persuasive approach could lead to strong sales and business success in this new venture.
A brief note in the Sioux City Journal hints at a tradition or event dubbed the Merry Widow Easter, suggesting its enduring place in local memory and celebration.
A tale by S. R. Crockett set in mining regions explores danger, labor, and ambition within a rugged community as workers confront peril and power. The narrative follows key figures amid harsh landscapes, conflicts, and frontier life.
On the ship The Good Intent a tired woman Mrs Romer and her daughter Vida argue over their husband and father Jacob Romer while the crew, led by supercargo James Kahn, keep a courteous distance. The voyage is a leisure cruise funded by Romer, with Kahn serving meals and even acting as cook as tensions simmer aboard.
The Wilton Woman's club met at Mrs. Thos. Raynor's home with Miss Dodge leading a lesson on Britain's Colonial Empire Australia. An April 29 meeting at Mrs. S. E. Bunker’s house will be led by Mrs. Raynor. A world tour event is planned with trains from S. H. Wise residence after six. An exhibition of curios from the Philippines and a full orchestra will be at Holland. Several local residents traveled or visited, including Mrs. Morgridge and son to Muscatine and Sierra Madre Cal, and Mrs. Glass returning to Broken Bow Neb.
The republicans of Lake township will meet at the Locust Grove school house Tuesday evening April 21 to select candidates for offices and address other business that may arise at the gathering.
The Republicans of Montpelier township will meet at Pine Mills on Wednesday April 22 1908 at 3 o clock p m to select candidates for township officers.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette observation notes that some people deny Easter yet by planting seeds they reveal faith in Easter and its messages, implying belief manifests in everyday acts.
Kansas note recalls citizens including Thomas Beham heading on the Castle Garden steamer for a Kansas exploration tour. April nuptials at Wilton with ministers present. Robert N. Crane a former locomotive engineer from Muscatine Iowa crushed to death under cars at Windsor Missouri.
Died April 19 1868 at the residence of his brother Le Grand Morehouse in Muscatine county Cap A B Morehouse of Galena ill aged 62 years Col E T S Schenck Freedman Bureau Kentucky resumes duties at his headquarters We were pleased to receive a call from L W Myers editor of the Waterloo Republican One laborer near Fourth and Sycamore buried by earth cave ex tricated many citizens planting shade trees in front of premises
Thirty years ago Swank's shoe store at Lone Tree was broken into last night and goods valued at 190 dollars were stolen. Entry was gained through the front window by breaking a large pane of glass. George F. Shafit of Moscow township reports he began planting corn last Wednesday, with several neighbors also starting. Married. On the evening of the
W M Narvis officiated the installation of a new Knights of Pythias lodge in Brooklyn yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Mark welcome a newborn daughter whose birthday will be April 1. Edith Elliot won the West Liberty high declamatory contest to represent WV L school at Newton Iowa on April 27 with Sadie Evans Gertrude Fisher Bert King Grace McFlery and Emma Richards as other competitors. Judges included C R Buchanan County Superintendent Covertson and R C Craven editor of the Vidette Reporter Iowa City. Craven replaced Principal Schall of Muscatine High due to the death of his wife.
The Der Correspondent editor and family traveled from Davenport to celebrate his father’s 77th birthday anniversary. During the festivities, the elder Heinz suffered a paralytic stroke. Reverend L Reep is assigned to the Muscatine charge of the German Evangelical church at the denomination's last conference.
Fred Pantel of Muscatine visited his brother Chas Pantel and family Tuesday. Emmie Pantel returns home after two weeks near Grandview. Celia Nichols visits sister Mrs Boyd Holliday in Muscatine. Clara Delia and Rosey Pelton spent Saturday evening in Muscatine. Kelly Phillips of Muscatine stayed Tuesday night with Chas Pantel. Mrs Chas Pantel and Emmie transacted business in Muscatine Wednesday. Mrs John Frizzell went to Muscatine.
On Wednesday in Catine a local resident did business and called on friends in Muscatine on Thursday. Those visiting Muscatine included Emmie Pantel Mrs Henry Hatfield and Mr and Mrs Henry Nickols.
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