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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
3
City Agencies Listed For Reader Convenience
The Journal names community agencies to serve readers in various streets and neighborhoods. East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Miksch's grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones listed for business and editorial offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F
Bell
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal March 1908
Publisher F. D. Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 5 875 copies in March 1908. Notary F. L. Bihlmeter confirms oath on April 3 1908 with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowaess
F. L. Bihlmeter
Battleships and the Congressional Stance
The piece argues Congress and the public rarely fund large military builds like battleships outside wartime because votes and campaign gains matter more to lawmakers. It contends the failure to authorize four new ships was unsurprising, reflecting systemic self-interest and a pattern in American policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
We are the United States and our wars
The writer laments American ignorance and arrogance in military prep ness arguing the nation repeatedly avoids readiness until crisis. criticizes Cedar Rapids Republican for cautious views on battleships and warns Washington and the public may wake too late to defend the country. The piece predicts temporary mobilization and victory but at high human cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cedar Rapids
America
Washington
Woods favored in tenth district race per Stanhope Mail
The Stanhope Mail reports Frank P. Woods a candidate for the tenth district congressional nomination will carry Hamilton county. It notes supporters of Conner asked Des Moines officials to call Woods off, but Gov. Cummins refused, liking Woods and saying he represents the same Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope
Frank P. Woods
Hamilton County
Conner
Des Moines
Woods
Congress
Cummins
Herald prediction derides Hamilton gubernatorial bid
The Carroll Herald predicts Mr. Hamilton will not attract many votes. It states he lacks the elements that qualify a man for governor and criticizes his suitability for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carroll Herald
Hamilton
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertised By Mrs Webb
Mrs G H Webb of Austinburg Ohio endorses Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills noting relief from headaches backache and nerve irritation with no habit formation She recounts helping a friend with La Grippe and back pain and credits the pills for swift relief The advertisement promises pharmacist refunds if the first package fails to help Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana
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Miles
Ben
LaGrippe
G. H. Webb
Austinburg
Ohio
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Reminiscences and Meetings In Cedar District 2
Reports from the annual meeting of school directors in district No 2 call for organizing under state school laws with a meeting set for April 26 1858 at the schoolhouse. Also notes Parvin travels to New Orleans for a U S Presbyterian church assembly as Cedar presbytery delegate. Other items include a painting display by Miss Mabel Jackson and the Fruitland Sabbath school organizing with officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Parvin
New Orleans
General Assembly
U. S. Presbyterian Church
Cedar Presbytery
Ing Club
J. B. Myers
Ed Fitzimmons
Addie Rogers
Jennie Rogers
L. W. Webster
Clergy delegates named for Chicago Methodist Conference
Revs. W. F. Cowes of this city and F. W. Evans of Washington Ia are alternate delegates to the Methodist general conference set for May in Chicago. Mr Sping, ferry superintendent, has crews removing obstacles and leveling the road through the Illinois bottoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cowes
F. W. Evans
Washington
Chicago
Sping
Mdlinois
Erratic zealous hobbyist pursues extreme cleanup acts
The subject is described as erratic and zealous in hobby pursuit, with a narrow vision and dangerous earnestness. He would burn a barn to clear rats or smash a window pane to remove a fly speck from the glass, illustrating reckless methods in pursuit of his goals.
Gov Cummins Faces Dissent Over Past Record
The Clarion Monitor critiques Governor Cummins as a gifted speaker yet says he cannot clear his past record to satisfy a majority of state Republican voters. It argues hundreds of speeches cannot bond the party’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Clarion Monitor
Sunday in 1878 marked by April 21 as a Sunday
Thirty years ago on April 21, 1878, the calendar noted a Sunday. The brief item marks a past date with no further context or events attached.
Delightful supper hosted by invited gentlemen guests
A twenty year old notice describes a refined supper where a group of gentlemen enjoyed the cook's preparations as invited participants. The fragment suggests a formal, social gathering with emphasis on the host's hospitality and the guest list.
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
The Iron Lord by S. R. Crockett from 1907 presents a tale of mine life and hardship. The narrative follows workers, dangers, and enterprise in a mining setting, framed with Crockett's period voice and adventure.
Walton absent from Sons of the Revolution banquet due to neuralgia
J. P. Walton a high officer of the Sons of the Revolution could not attend the Davenport banquet last night because of neuralgia. Frank Parham has received a wedding invitation from his brother L to Miss Clara Feary of Cheney Kansas. Marriage licenses issued to Peter Jacobs and Mary Nangle W S Ripley and Mabel Paine Harvey Will and Anna C Teufel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Walton
Sons of the Revolution
Davenport
Walton
Society
Frank Parham
Clara Feary
Cheney
Kan
Parham
Peter Jacobs
Mary Nangle
W. S. Ripley
Mabel Paine
Harvey Will
Anna C. Teufel
Rinehart Defends Sanity Amid Hearst Stance Claims
The Dubuque Times Journal reports Geo F. Rinehart stating that in Bryan's presence he feels as the apostles might have felt before Jesus, a remark intended to rebut charges of imbecility leveled at him as a former exponent of Hearstism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dubuque
Incensed Editor Comments on Rinehart Remarks
The Charles City Intelligencer blasts Mr. Rinehart's statement calling him a rat and slur, arguing a man who can "crawl" deserves expulsion from decent American society. The piece labels Rinehart as someone with brains yet decries his behavior.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Rinehart
Absent Democrats Targeted for Public Office Endorsements
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that Democrats missing from conferences and conventions are often the ones endorsed for public office. It adds those present can defend themselves against such misfortunes.
New Commissioners Stance Sparks Iowa City Debate
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes a three to two voting split among Des Moines commissioners on key issues. It argues the three-member panel is surprising and not favored, warning the plan benefits politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Iowa leaders under fire over rival factions
The Marshalltown Times-Republican criticizes leadership style and notes dissatisfaction with figures Aurelius Adriches and Elkins as opposed voices. The editorial frames the issue as a fault perceived by Iowans and calls for clearer opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Allison
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Aldriches
Elkinses
Manson Democrat Probes Bryan Humiliation by Rinehart
The Manson Democrat suggests Mr. Bryan may feel humiliated when reading Mr. Rinehart’s writings about him, reflecting local political tensions and personal exchanges in coverage.
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Manson Democrat
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Rinehart
Hamilton Aims to Reframe Wagon for Band Use
In Creston American, John J. Hamilton is described as attempting to convert a water wagon into a band wagon, signaling a community project or playful initiative. The note reflects local humor and civic life shared by residents.
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John J. Hamilton
April Weather Woes Highlighted by Burlington Gazette
The Burlington Gazette notes a dry April nationwide with scarce rainfall and drought concerns. Officials urge conservation as farm and municipal water supplies face strain across regions.
Howe Presents a Varied Moving Picture Program at Grand Opera
Amusement specialist Lyman H. Howe headlines at Grand Opera house on Thursday with a program mixing humor history and adventure. It features Life in Quaint Holland Among the Zulus and scenes in the French Navy along with animal portraits and daring feats such as hunting the Polar Bear quarrying stones in France and riding 80 miles an hour in an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Animal Kingdom
Arctic
Lyman H. Howe
Grand Opera House
The Good Intent Midst a North Atlantic Storm
Vida Romer awakens to find her mother dead on The Good Intent after a forty hour battle with a North Atlantic gale. Vida alone on deck discovers the ship vacant of crew and contends with the peril of the sea as She peers over the port side at the calm, perilous water. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s-eye
Cape Wrath
Hebrides
Vida
Firth of Pentland
Jacob
Helstone
Buffalo Prairie Community News Roundup
Mrs Casper Eckhardt and daughters Clara and Eva visited Muscatine. Eva returned to school near Fairport. District ladies cleaned the South Buffalo schoolhouse. Temperance lecture by Rev Wood noted. Numerous local visits and calls among Eckhardt Boney Kistler Fisher Whitlock Potter Kimball and Reeding families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Casper Eckhardt
Clara
Eva
Muscatine
Fairport
South Buffalo School
Wood
A. J. Boney
Wm. McGinnis
Bessie Thornton
Dr. Marquis
John Boney
Ruth Lutz
Anna
Geneseo
Florence Thompson
Frances Marple
J. A. Kistler
Iris
Walter Kimball
Chas. Whitlock’s
Willard Elliott
May Boney
Edithe Whitemore
Eva Eckhardt
Wm. Kistler
A. J
J. L. Boney
Tommie Fisher
Jefferson
Charlie Thomas
Clarence
Guy Potter
Pearlie
H. R. Potter
Lee Fisher
Republicans of Lake Township Caucus Set for April 21
The GOP of Lake Township meets at Locust Grove school house Tuesday evening April 21 to select candidates for offices and conduct any other business arising at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Locust Grove School House
Montpelier Republicans to Convene in Pine Mills
Montpelier township Republicans meet at Pine Mills on Wednesday April 22 1998 at 3 pm to select candidates for township officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Township
Pine Mills
Gladwin Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Gladwin Iowa residents report recent relatives and friends visiting from Wilton Washington Muscatine Lone Tree and Davenport. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Win Blanchard from Wilton visiting son Frank and wife, Miss Flora McBride in Muscatine, Rev Buckley of Davenport conducting services at Frog Pond school house, and Mrs. R F Hancher with daughter Pearl in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl
Washington
Campbell
Muscatine
Bert Wells
Nellie Cherwinker
Gertrude Chilocoke
Thos. Halligan
Pat Halligan
Lone Tree
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YE Molay Commandery No. 1
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Fraternal Aid Association
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Second
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E. P. Day
Pocahontas
Romona Council No
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Amelia Miller
Martha Becke
M. W
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Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
H. Lemkau
Charles Lockwood
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Altram Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoellin
Kate Parvin
Myrtle Kirk
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No 17
Maccabee Halop Lawa Avenue
C. E. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
G. A. KR
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court No
Woodman Ball
J. ©. Coster
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M. P. Goff
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
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Elks Hall
Iowa Avenue
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Dr. H. Johnson Dean
BE. BR
W. W. Richards
Knights OF Pythias
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Lodge No
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F. L. Biblmeier
Muscatine Castle
Vis ‘Ing
Ugawsander W. Scott
Lima Oti
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Eagle Lodge No
K. P. Hall
Lows Avenue
Lrethren
Fred Beitel
H. S. Howe
Bk. H. Dolsen
Electa
Letta Shafnit
August Othmer
Sec’y
Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Cook, Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
B. Cook
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
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