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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies List City Retailers For Readers
The Journal enumerates local agencies for reader convenience listing East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs Grocery Oregon street W C A Bushs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with contact numbers for the business and editorial offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut
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 daily average 5,874 for March 1908. Oath sworn April 3, 1908 before Notary F. L. Bihlmeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Vast PO
Ecole
Sun
Suk Owes
Pete
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. L. Bihlmeter
Wotary
The Hennepin Canal A Forty Five Year Review
A historical summary recounts the 1870s push for a government built link from the Illinois River to the Mississippi to connect with the Illinois and Michigan Canal at Chicago. It covers the commission leaders, cost estimates, survey start, initial excavation, completion in 1907, canal dimensions, feeder details, and the shift from limited support to local hostility over seepage issues that damaged farms in Bureau and Henry counties Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Major Riche
Bureau
Henry Counties
Jil
Controversy Over Canal Seepage and Federal Aid
Major Riche defended government aid as a paternally provided service while Green River drainage officials called reduced freight rates a mockery. Col. Bixby outlined sedimentation tactics with clay rafts and urged landowner damage statements to push Congress for action. State of canal maintenance noted as largely unused and near desuetude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Riche
Congress
Green River Special Drainage District
Henry County
Col. Bixby
Chicago
Illinois and Michigan
Louisa County Mourns Loss of Brockway and Jamison
Death claims two prominent Louisa Citizens E F Brockway legislator and O S Jamison county editor and journalist The men were praised as sturdy fighters for truth and as a protector of righteousness Their legacies endure while the community moves forward and new leaders will rise to fill their roles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
E. F. Brockway
O. S. Jamison
Reminiscences and Local Events From Moscow and Muscatine
Reminiscences note a drowning in Cedar river at Moscow as Samuel Mor rass, about twenty, dies after his wagon edges into the water. Rescue attempts fail. body not found. Also mentions lumber shipment by steamer James Lyon and shipper W. G. Ritchie. Thirty years ago reports cover a Wolf Hunt near Sand Mound, a community theatre production The Drunkard's Warning by the Hiver nia Dramatic association, and the Iowa Press association editorial trip to Texas led by the paper’s editor with delegations handling Muscatine Journal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Morrass
Cedar River
Moscow
James Lyon
Kansas
W. G. Ritchie
Sand Mound
Hivernia Dramatic Association of
Frank Anson
Lizzie L. Mackey
Mary E. Anson
Allie E. Barry
Burlington
Iowa Press Association
Texas
Muscatine Journal
O. G. Jack
Fred Lee
J. B. Lee
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
A 1907 narrative by Ss. R. Crockett recounts rugged mining life and perilous ore ventures. The tale follows workers, mining bosses, and frontier landscapes, highlighting danger, grit, and the pursuit of fortune in harsh industrial settings.
Married near Muscatine in Muscatine city
40 YEARS AGO. In Muscatine city on the 21st by Judge Benson B Wood of Moline and Miss Jane Edwards of Rock Island county Illinois. Edward Russell of the Davenport Gazette turned over Northwestern Associated Press records to John Mahin to act as secretary. Officers election meeting to be held in Chicago on the 22nd of next month. Muscatine County Christian convention to be held July 15 and 16. Washington County Christian meeting to be held July 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Benson, B. Wood
Moline
Ill
Jane Edwards
Rock Island County
Europe
Edward Russell
Davenport Gazette
Northwestern Associated Press
John Mahin
Chicago
Muscatine County
Washington County
Washington
Twenty Years Ago Sunday April 22 1888
A brief note marks April 22 1888 as a Sunday, noting that twenty years have passed since that date. It records the day of the week for the historic anniversary.
Loss of Two Citizens Deepens State Grief
Muscatine county shares heartfelt sympathy for two distinguished citizens who supported the commonwealth. The community mourns their loss as patriotic and useful members of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
Muscatine County
Commonwealth
Local deaths and military draft talk reach readers
Ten years ago Harry Pharres son of Rev N M Pharres pastor of the A M E church in Iowa City was killed by the trains near Uniontown and Conneville Pennsylvania. Mrs D C Cloud returns from Chicago reporting her daughter Mrs Sam Kellum convalescing. Company C I N G prepares to respond to the first call to aid the United States in fighting Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pharres
N. M. Pharres
A. M. FE
Iowa City
Muscatine
Uniontown
Conneville
D. C. Cloud
Chicago
Sam Kellum
Company C
U. S
Spain
Local Chronicle Snippets Highlight Notable Quotes
Ames Times notes a remark about a hot place. Fort Dodge Post reports George F. Rinehart nears the asylum daily. Cedar Falls Record quotes Fred White enjoying a political whipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
George F. Rinehart
Asylum
Cedar Falls
Fred White
Cummins Promise Sparks Debate on Political Future
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil questions Cummins if defeated in the primary, noting his past broken promises. It asks what office he would pursue next and whether he could remain an active candidate in the immediate future.
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Council
Cummins
Elliott Seeks Congress Seat for Third District
Charles Elliott of Black Hawk county aims to be the Democratic candidate for congress in the third district. The Black Hawk county school superintendent holds the distinction of the first Democrat elected there since 1858.
Vida's voyage ends at Wolf Skerry lighthouse in shock
Vida awakens aboard a white boat after a wreck with two men rowing. A lighthouse rises on the horizon as an ironmaster awaits a telegram in a smoky industrial setting. The wolfish threat of the Wolves of Kior lingers as the scene shifts back to Gorm House.
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Kior
Vida
Mr. Romer
Wolf Skerry
Gorm House
A New Type of Young Man and the Wolf Skerry Crew
The excerpt follows Vida’s life years after the Good Intent wreck as Billy Bryan and Dick Finnan, once keepers on Muckle Ross, rise to the Wolf Skerry Lights. Dick seeks steady work and vows effort, while Billy’s status as lighthouse keeper clashes with Vida’s future, amid rivalries over her care.
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Vida
Sannox
Billy
Northern Lights
William Bryan
Bryan
Galloway
Three Kingdoms
Muckle Ross
Saucy Easdaile
Dinky
Toady Lion
Dick Finnan
Billy Bryan
Kirk
Primary outcome likely accepted by both sides
The Monticello Express notes little fear the primary result will be challenged since both Mr Allison and Mr Cummins have pledged to accept it. It adds that progressive brethren are overreacting, asserting Cummins is unlikely to win in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Allison
Cummins
Advertising Pact Reached Between State ag Department and Publishers
An executive committee of the state department of agriculture and a committee of newspaper publishers at the capitol agreed to a plan where fair management will pay for advertisements in state newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Capitol
Fair Management
Marion Register Calls Law An Emergency Not Primary Legislation
The Marion Register argues the measure is an emergency enactment rather than a primary law. It condemns its political inception as iniquitous and says no meritorious feature remains. It predicts repeal will be universally demanded in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Register
the Register
Tax Stock Yards Taxation Battle Prompted
Woodbury county board of supervisors will file mandamus or cer tiorari against county treasurer O B Talley to compel listing the stock yards company as a corporation for taxation says tax ferret D B Shonts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
O. B. Talley
D. B. Shonts
Republicans Weigh Taft La Follette Ticket Says Chronicle
Odebolt Chronicle opines Taft and La Follette would form the strongest Republican ticket. La Follette could not be nominated this year, but placing him second could yield thousands of votes for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
la Follette
Odebolt Chronicle
Sioux City Poised to Attract NCR Plant Move
Dayton Ohio based National Cash Register, a leading manufacturing firm, may relocate its plant to Sioux City as the Patterson interests decide to leave Dayton amid labor troubles and friction with local people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
National Cash Register Company
Dayton, C
Patterson
Dayton
Questioning Cummins Senate Ambitions in Dubuque Times Journal
The Dubuque Times-Journal questions what guarantee Iowa voters have if Gov. Cummins is elected to the U S Senate that he would focus on legislative duties rather than Chautauqua platform activity or promotion of a presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Iowa
United States Senate
Dubuque
County Bills Rise During Quarantine
Grundy county supervisors face bills surpassing $2,000 for groceries and medical care while families were under quarantine. A man with $50,000 net worth submitted a $300 claim and even requested county payment for his tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Primary settles the senatorial contest, says Davenport Times
The Davenport Times argues it is unnecessary to borrow trouble over the primary results. It asserts that once votes are counted there will be no doubt about the outcome of the senatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
A City of Preachers in Epworth
Epworth is described as a city of preachers with seminary professors and regular ministers plus unique figures: Rev. Allen the preacher banker Rev. Hanna the preacher printer and Rev. J M Wilson the preacher barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Allen
Hanna
J. M. Wilson
Cummins Could Win 50,000 Majority in Southern Iowa
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune predicts Gov. Cummins may tie or surpass Senator Allison in the southern half of the state, potentially securing a 50,000 vote majority. The remark underscores regional swing expectations ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Cummins
Allison
Senator Dolliver Poised For Speaking Contest Return
The Cedar Rapids Republican lauds Senator Dolliver as a non quitter who will be in the coming speaking contest as soon as he can leave Washington. He is expected to have remarks ready and a firm presence on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Dig For Oil Near Dumont Leases Given to Chicago Man
Land near Dumont is leased to A. J. Berry of Chicago to dig for oil. Belief runs high that oil lies beneath the property and the venture is hoped to yield results. Leases limit land use only if oil is discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumont
A. J. Berry
Chicago
Gazette Says Iowa Governor Will Not Be Garst or Carroll
The Burlington Gazette asserts the next Iowa governor will not be Garst or Carroll, signaling uncertainty about the gubernatorial winner. The remark reflects political jockeying and public speculation in the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Garst
Carroll
Burlington Gazette
Dem
Faith in Fred White’s gubernatorial bid voiced by Telegraph
The Dubuque Telegraph expresses confidence that Fred White will win the race for governor. The editorial stance stresses the candidate’s viability and public backing as the contest heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Fred White
Susan B. Anthony Letter Donated to Boone Library
Mrs. Josephine O. Barnes presented the Ericson library in Boone with a letter written by Susan B. Anthony on January 31 1906. It was the last ever penned by the famed head of the National Suffrage Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine O. Barnes
Ericson Library of
Boone
Susan B. Anthony
National Suffrage Association
Des Moines Motto Sparks Ure Inference Phrase
Quote hints at political tensions in Des Moines with a provocative line about Ure, suggesting a broader debate over governance and influence in the city. The fragment implies ongoing discourse without clear context or outcome.
Burlington Board Plans Two Story High School Building
The Burlington board of education outlines a two story high school with basement, 150 by 175 feet, featuring stone and press brick exterior, galvanized iron cornices, oak finishes, maple floors, plate glass mosaic and tile, gas and electric fixtures, and plumbing. Estimated cost is $130 000.
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Board of Education At
Burlington
Four Baby Elephants Enter Jungle Dance Extravaganza
A large company stages a flamboyant jungle themed number featuring four baby elephants in synchronized dance. Performers wear oversized costumes and the act draws attention with bright colors and playful routines.
Orphan Daughter Named Ward Amid Family Dispute
A sea clan quarrel over Vida Bryan erupts as Ion the Wolf Light-me asserts ward rights to the orphan girl. Dick Finnan’s colleagues question the claim while the village awaits the outcome, with Vida stepping into a new status as the contested ward.
Dr Hale’s Household Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
A vintage ad claims itching and disfiguring eruptions vanish quickly with Dr Hale’s Household Ointment. The product is described as clear pure wholesome with no poisonous ingredients and results said to be gratifying and certain. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from manufacturers.
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Enyon & Ccain
Ta Sine
Muscatine Lodge No. 3804 Elks meeting notice
Bb P O ELAS MUSCATINE LODGE NO 3804 B P go ELAS meets Monday evenings at seven oclock sharp at the Elks Hall 127 Iawa avenue over Cook Musser Bank Visiting Elks welcome Dr H Johnson Dean E KK W W Richards Secretary
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Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of KR
Prairie Encampment
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No ii
Maccabee Mail
Iowa Avenue
C. Be. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
Bb. P.O. Elas
Muscatine Lodge
B. P
ELAS
Elks Hall
Iawa Avenue
Cook
Musser Bank
Elks
Dr. H. Johnson Dean
E. KK
W. W. Richards
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Cordia
Alesander W. Scott
Elmu
Vel
A. VU. Lo
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Kh. P. Hall
Lows Avenue
Fred Beliel
M. W
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