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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
The New York office at 450 W. Smith St Monorth Building is under the charge of La Coste & Maxwell. The Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building is managed by Wayne & Young.
The Journal names multiple local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery on Fast 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with both telephones for the business and editorial offices.
Sworn circulation report shows the Muscatine Journal totals across multiple entries with numbers like 5,875 and 5,880, culminating in a grand total around 40. The document lists several items and counts for different dates or editions, reflecting regional distribution figures for March 1908.
I F D Throop declares the above number of copies printed and circulated during April 1908 for Muscatine Journal. Subscribed and sworn before F L Bihlmeter Notary Public on April 3 1908. State of Iowa Muscatine County.
A writer and newspaper woman ended her life claiming it was a duty, saying her course was run and living would burden others. The piece weighs whether such suicide reflects cowardice or an ancient honor code, noting Western view while pondering possible accuracy of the distant custom.
The passage argues that taking one’s own life is a breach of nature’s law and should not be prescribed as a duty. It acknowledges rare forgiveness for self destruction under extreme guilt, but frames the act as a personal matter between the individual and God, not for others to judge.
Analysis of publicity as a major industry with newspapers and magazines driving advertising. Cites figures: $600 million spent on ads last year across newspapers and periodicals, with newspapers taking one third of the total and ads fueling mass reach and retail sales.
Iowa press comments question the ongoing focus on the senatorial primary results and speculate on their political implications and public interest. The piece analyzes media coverage and voter attention in the context of the race.
Brief news notes report Rev Dr Berry losing speech after tongue paralysis while connected with Mt Pleasant Iowa college and now in Jefferson City Missouri. Also updates on Capt Keach of the Tis Homingo returning to boat after jaundice recovery and other local happenings.
i'. Wienker begins a two story frame house on Third street between Chestnut and Iowa avenue. H. Moss plans a brick yard near Mulberry street. The Davenport Rock Island railroad bridge is ready for trains. Suel Foster reports cold weather did not injure fruit trees. F. receives a Burlington letter optimistic about peach prospects this year.
Thirty years ago, the Old Settlers of Muscatine County announce a memorial meeting. Mr Silas Goldsberry has died and in his memory the group calls all members to assemble at the city hall tomorrow at nine o clock.
The Davenport Times questions outcry over party split and urges both Senator Allison and Governor Cummins to honor the primary decision. It argues that if leaders are satisfied with the result their followers should be too and calls for voter turnout at the primary rather than a legislative bolt.
The Burlington Hawkeye mocks the Cummins camp for backing the Iowa Ohio tariff plank while pretending to endorse it. The paper questions whether governor allies would have adopted the plank without the vagaries the governor has pushed for seven years.
The Cedar Falls Gazette quotes a hypothetical campaign stance saying if elected as a U.S. senator and facing primary preference and a progressive legislature with Gov Cummings as an opponent, the candidate would sell chances for 30 cents, with 25 percent off for cash.
The Des Moines Capital reports the anti Allison group expected Dolliver not to participate but now says he will enter the Iowa race once he can leave official duties and energize the campaign ahead of June primaries.
The Waverly Democrat lauds Rinehart’s devotion to Bryan as beautiful touching grand lofty profound and all absorbing, saying it rises beyond ordinary human sentiment.
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes Senator Dolliver's first speech in Council Bluffs continues to energize supporters who pray for him to avoid repeating the dost as did the governor at Churdan.
The Mapleton Press argues there is no more able man in the eleventh district than Congressman E. H. Hubbard and he deserves renomination without opposition.
The Knoxville Journal notes Capt. Hull has served 36 years without leaving office and dislikes the idea of not being present when salaries are paid in Washington.
The Hampton Chronicle comments that the primary law is a cracker jack in some respects though it notes the difficulty in obtaining candidates for electors.
The Davenport Democrat extols Gov. Johnson of Minnesota, claiming he is achieving remarkable growth and turning sober heads daily.
The Mason City Times-Herald reports crowds flocking to the Cummins camp on the Blythe reservation, reflecting strong local interest and participation.
The Waterloo Courier notes that Cincinnatus White has obeyed the third summons.
Ralph Wilson a 10 year old boy missing since last Wednesday from Dubuque in the care of a washerwoman's family, his mother nearly distracted and searching through several gyp
Frank A. Hubbard leaves for Ft Madison to join his brother John A F Demorest dies in Pasadena Cal will start home May 3 and stop at Salt Lake City August Arndt and Margaretta Rajbein marry John F Schoemaker 70 years old passes away in Butlerville.
W C Hoefflin, business manager of the Muscatine Journal, called on the Rock Island Union. W T Barnett of Letts returned from Mt Pleasant after his son, a student at I W U, faced an appendicitis operation with Dr Morgridge assisting.
A boy is missing after being last seen boarding a school bus and starting classes last Wednesday. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact local police and provide details about the boy’s appearance and clothing.
Fred Koenig, newly arrived in America, paid for a Clinton area farm after a joking remark by owner John Engle about taking his daughter. He was arrested when attempting to take possession of the woman. The parties reside near Tampico.
Due to an unfavorable militia inspector report local conditions, Newton will likely construct a fine armory this summer. State authorities require an armory building and steps are underway to comply.
Clemens school board re employs its current teachers with a $5 raise for the coming year. The principal's pay rises to 60 dollars, the highest salary in any small county school.
The oversized Monona Harrison dredge broke in two and sank in 11 feet of water during digging near Onawa. It was the largest dredge in use in Iowa and was largely rebuilt last winter.
At a regular Rockwell City council meeting a resolution passed to accept Andrew Carnegie's offer of 7500 for a library building and to appropriate 750 annually for its support.
County Treasurer Fawcett reports March tax collections of $167,269.34, a new monthly high and several thousand dollars above any prior month. The robust haul reflects stronger revenue intake for the period.
The clothes of E Erdman of Davenport were found on the Missouri River bank near Kansas City. Authorities suspect he may have drowned after an apparent self-inflicted act.
L. H. Minkel, formerly of Dysart, has been re elected superintendent of the city schools of Waverly at 1600 dollars per year.
Port Allen Iowa residents share social events with neighbors Mr and Mrs John Orr host a birthday dinner. G R Babbitt and families visit. Miss Gertie Pine from Columbus City attends the silver medal contest at Carson school. Easter program at Conesville draws attendees. C R Chown moves to a new house. Moyer Bros busy with papering. Mrs Geo Browns mother ill but improving. Thomas Maxwell still sick.
A 1907 tale credited to S R Crockett portrays harsh mining life through the struggles of workers and owners. The narrative centers on labor, danger, and frontier enterprise in rugged settings.
The text portrays Vida Bryan a strong willed girl in Kirktown near the Incubus Company's pits. She defies expected roles, dresses boldly, and exerts a sharp social influence, particularly toward intrusive men. Her life intersects with her father figure and the intimidating Jacob Romer as she navigates village gossip and church expectations.
Dr Miles Heart Cure advertised as a strengthening tonic for nerves governing heart action. Patient testimonial from Covington Kentucky claims three bottles cured stomach and heart trouble, with druggist authorized to refund first bottle if no benefit. Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana cited.
The General Demand for a known effective liquid laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co. offers a trusted formula, gentle yet prompt, endorsed for family use by physicians. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
Vida meets James Kahn the former supercargo of The Good Intent beside the industrial district where he now looms in danger. Her memories of a shared past with him collide with fear and curiosity as she weighs old warnings and new fortunes. Dick Finnan earns a promotion to Inspector of Ways at No 2 pit with a forty five shillings weekly wage.
Gold Medal Flour tops the SusETTE event, leading a field of competitors. The report highlights standout performances and the dominance of the Gold Medal sponsor in the meet.
Auditors office in Muscatine Iowa on April 15 1908 informs that a road from the center of section 24 to section 25 in township 76 west and range 4 west is favored for vacation. Landowners named include Theodore T Townsley Josiah Fry Franklin Fry W S Hunter Thos J Manning and L F McColm. Objections or damages must be filed by noon June 20 1908 otherwise the road will be vacated.
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