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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies Listing for City Readers
The Journal announces agency locations to serve readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 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 and the business office and editorial office on Bell lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F
Bell
Mississippi Valley A
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal March 1908
Sworn detail of monthly circulation for March 1908 shows totals and averages for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher I F Throop swears the figures reflect printed and circulated copies, with a 152 740 average and 5 874 copies per issue. Notarized April 3 1908 by F L Bihlmeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Didiec Acne Sun
Pee Sun
Bos
Cage EO
BUNI
Dias Sey Renta
Sud
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. L. Bihlmeter
Wotary
Bossism and public attitude toward political bosses
The piece rejects bossism as repugnant yet notes sympathy for fallen bosses, arguing they are products of public heedlessness. It laments ongoing newspaper focus on the Blythe topic and calls for broad citizen participation to end boss influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Former Iowa boss Blythe judged unfit for leadership
The piece argues that Blythe, once powerful in Iowa politics, now lacks legitimacy due to ties with a railroad and public sentiment against corporate influence. It contends he is a private citizen with a right to support whomever he chooses, while criticizing Governor Cummins and opposing the primaries as bad precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Down and
Iowa
Mr. Blythe
pro-Cummins
Cummins
Governor and Legislature Are Blamed in State Finances
A citizen recalls electing a governor who claimed to tax fairness and railroad valuation gains while the state treasury sank deeper. He warns the governor controlled both executive and legislative branches without hindrance even as revenues rose.
Reminiscences and Local Notices From Muscatine
Died in Wilton Mrs Emily Rosa noted for devotion to the M E church. Buildings planned in the city this summer with architect George E Daniels showing a design for Peter Bohn on Third near Spruce. Citizens Candee and Jackson returned from Kansas City after a month away. 10 years ago marriages in West Liberty linked D W Brooker and Clara Pickering. Muscatine Journal ownership change praised. Ferry Northern Illinois inspected and certified for load. 30 years ago items recall S Bieber guests and Vicksburg campaign features in Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Emily Rosa
M. E. Church
George E. Daniels
Peter Bohn
Third Street
Spruce
H. Compton
H. Molis
W. H. Dulaney
J. Daniels
S. N. Candee
G. W. Jackson
Kansas City
West Liberty
C. Morey
D. W. Brooker
Clara Pickering
Muscatine
Cedar County
John Mahin and Company
Dubuque
S. Bieber
Washington, D. C
Wolf Kaufman
Journal
Vicksburg
Muscatine County
Franklin Bond
Philadelphia
Lizzie Fulham
Questioning Reign Sparks Peevish Senate Comment
The speaker attacks a leader's wasteful treasury management and incompetence while urging rejection of his senate bid. The sharp remark accuses the official of pursuing a harmful reign and mocks the idea of approval.
Muscatine Electric railway re organized with local stock
Muscatine parties to take all stock as the company reorganizes. At a meeting last evening Mayor E B Fulham was elected president and treasurer and H W Huttig was named vice president and secretary. The nearby church observes its eighth anniversary with a May 1 program including hymns, readings, solos, and an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Electric Railway
Muscatine
E. B. Fulham
H. W. Huttig
Vt. P
UV. BB
Baker
Kintzle
Beemer
A. J. Neidig
Ralph Hix
Dora Barden
L. B. Hix
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
An early 20th century tale by S. R. Crockett, copyrighted 1907, set in mining realms and introducing rugged characters and frontier life. This serialized narrative reflects Crockett’s frontier imagination and themes of labor, danger, and resilience.
Nebraska Supreme Court declares lumber dealers group a restraint
The Nebraska Supreme Court held that the Nebraska Retail Lumber Dealers' Association is a restraint of trade. The court enjoined two practices: territory division among dealers and price fixing within county groups. An agreement to maintain fixed prices is deemed a restraint even if the prices are not unreasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Nebraska Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Lincoln doctor critiques Billy Sunday sermon delivery
Dr. Bixby of Lincoln attended Billy Sunday’s sermon then reflected that while the world needs improvement he would prefer hearing the gospel told with gentleness and charity rather than an aggressive “I've got religion” tone of voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Bixby
Lincoln
Billy Sunday
Des Moines Date Line Catches A One Sided View
A Sioux City Journal reader notes that political stories from Des Moines can be biased but occasionally clear. The writer warns about salty, opinionated coverage and urges careful reading to avoid letting slant spoil factual reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
Van derbilt begins stage coach run London to Brighton
Des Moines reports Alfred G Van derbilt has started a stage coach journey between London and Brighton. The article notes this marks a shift from earlier Vanderbilt pursuits that involved running trunk lines across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Alfred G. Vanderbilt H
London
Brighton
Lodges, Rhododendrons, and a Lighthouse Daughter Encounter
In Chapter V, the narrator and Dr. Tom stumble upon a lodge gate near Pit No. 2 with rhododendrons and a distant lighthouse. A girl on a cottage porch watches them, described as a striking figure with eyes like dusk. Jacob Romer scorns the scene while Tom notes the girl is connected to Kahn’s lighthouse work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Romer
Vida
Tom
Kahn
Skerry
Finnan
Jacob
James Kahn
No. 2
Master of Mines
Gorm House
Incubus pits masters clash over safety and profits
In a harsh industrial setting, Jacob Romer and his associate Kahn argue over pit safety and the need for a second exit as No 2 pit shows risks while output and prices rise. The scene follows workers filtering through dusk and a tense exchange about governance and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn
Jacob Romer
Incubus
Eczema Relief Claimed With Dr A W Chase Ointment
A testimonial from Ed Kenelly Sr of Dannemora New York claims severe eczema itching disrupted sleep but was cured by Dr A W Chase's Ointment with no recurrence. The ad cites Buffalo New York manufacturer and price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W . E Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Ed. Kenelly, Sr
Dannemora
N. Y
A. W
Des Moines Capital Rug Beating Idea for Housecleaning
A humorous column suggests husbands coax wives to allow rug beating as daily exercise until housecleaning season ends. The piece uses light tone to frame chores as physical activity and domestic humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Foley's Kidney Remedy Restores Health For Women
Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky reports severe kidney and bladder pain prior to using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She states the first bottle brought relief and the second bottle left her entirely well. A. W. Morgan endorses the product for similar female irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Carrie Harden
Bowling Green
A. W. Morgan
Winninger Brothers Star In Weeklong Theater Run
The Winninger brothers Frank and John present a week of shows including The School Trustees Mysterious Music Master Red River Keppler's Fortune Among Strangers Sunny Jim and A Man's Broken Promise with matinees and night performances. Bargain 10c matinee and 30c 20c 10c night prices. Frank Winninger appears as both old man comic and young character in different plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Keppler
Sunny Jim
Frank Winninger
Railway Timetable In Effect January Fifth Nineteen Hundred Eight
Eastbound trains from Davenport and Chicago run at 8 48am 7 87am 11 20am 6 44am 2 50pm 6 30pm. Southwest No 8 California Special 1 57am No 49 Washington Oskaloosa 4 35pm No 11 Kansas City Ft Worth Dallas No 89 Local Freight No 1 Mall and Express No 61 Local Passenger Dairy. Westbound Passenger No 401 leaves 8 15am Freight leaves 9 30am All trains daily except Sunday. Agent underdesk 7 10pm 4 00pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine City Lines
The timetable lists Wilton trains to and from Muscatine with numbers 504 505 500 501 560 503 and more, including daily branch service except Sundays and several daily services with no stops. Westbound and eastbound services are detailed with times such as 6:23 am 8:00 am 10:15 am 12:35 pm 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm for various daily or limited stoppage trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
GOP Veenens
Siléam
Lgam
Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Fragment
In effect April 9 1908 timetable notes show passenger trains numbered 12 8 5 and 9 and freight service, with specific times such as 2:30 am 6:50 am and 7:58 am. The legible portions indicate passenger service and freight movements on the Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reight
Seeeee
Sessed l
Muscatine North and South Rail Schedules
Train Nos. 4 and 2 run daily except No. 6 Monday only. Connections with other lines noted at Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and Round House. No. 5 runs Saturdays only with links to C R I and P and additional junctions.
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D. No
Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Amy
Grandview
Wapello
Legiick Junction
Eaan
Eeeseeee
Seeserees
Elrick Junction
Junction
Firick Suetinn
Central
Mae Ay
North Road
R. 1
Apello
Elrick
Iowa
Adays
R. I
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