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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
The Journal printed by Journal Printing Co presents itself as the official paper of City and County with circulation described as greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Publisher F D Throop and Managing Editor L P Loomis are named. It is a member of the Associated Press, Lee Newspaper Syndicate, and Iowa Evening Press Association.
Terms describe Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal delivery. Daily in-city carrier options and weekly rate of ten cents apply. Mail subscriptions priced at 3.00 per year for daily and 1.50 per year for semi weekly.
The Journal names several city service outlets including East Hildurbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatine, W F Miksch’s Grocery on Oregon Street, W C A Busch’s Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka’s Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery. Offces in New York and Chicago are also listed with contact numbers.
S. E. Kiser contrasts a protest roamer with a man who toils among millions. The hero rises when fortune favors him, yet remains morally deficient. The poem frames failure as failing to be a man who uses wealth for common good rather than self.
James A. Emery cites that liquor legislation is a personal opinion issue in Iowa politics. He notes Democrats and Republicans both divide on prohibition, with German-Americans swinging Democratic, and warns visiting speakers Folk and Haskell could embarrass Iowa Democrats. He calls for informed constituent engagement and political interest to defend industry and property rights.
The National Council for Industrial Defence aims to unite existing industrial organizations to act swiftly and efficiently amid labor trends. It views organized labor as a practical industrial condition, not theory, and seeks to minimize waste while amplifying collective influence.
In a tense scene Vic Morris declares he loves another and offers Vida Romer a home and marriage, insisting duty compels the gesture despite pain. Phil Calmont bursts in as the moment of truth unfolds, leaving Vida shocked and pondering the impending consequences. To Be Continued, in Nebraska, all former residents of this place.
The column recalls 50 year and 30 year recollections including the Atlantic telegraph, Rev John Harris preaching, and family reunions of Enoch Lewis. It lists Reform club officers, West Liberty delegates to the republican county convention, and brief notes on residents traveling to Columbus Junction, chautauqua attendance, lodge degrees, and local movements in 10 and 20 years past with multiple names and places.
West Liberty August 6 Mrs Frank Loomis and sister Mrs Margaret McClung of Rock Island Ill accompanied Mr Frank Loomis to Iowa City on the fast mail where he will be treated at the University hospital in a very critical condition. Andy Hendrixson returned from the west after spending weeks touring Yellowstone and visiting Ed Evans in Boulder Hal Maxson in Salt Lake City and Porter Wolf Also mentioned were nearby family and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bohnsack hosted a Sunday gathering for daughter Pearl's fourteenth birthday with ice cream and cake. Many friends and relatives attended, including the Wunder, Dipple, Saltan, Drumm, and Bancks families, all reporting a jolly time. The Pleasant Prairie church M E ladies plan an ice cream social August 8 at the P P school for church funds. Other local visits and greetings noted.
Mrs. W. C. Richards and son Clarence from Muscatine visited Olive Branch residents. Charles Pantel and the Thompson couple hosted and ran errands in Muscatine. Grain was stacked for Chris Schaldeik by Chas Pantel. Local residents Joe Kinsley and son traveled to Muscatine on business. Gec Pantel aided Grandpa Fisele with hay near Letts. Johnie Lorber visited Chas Pantel. Charley Bird called on Johnie Frizzell. Bessie and Bertha Cassabaum and Curtis Cassabaum were in Muscatine. Mrs. Will Eisele from near Grandview visited Fruitland. Grace Eisele from near Grand ??
Claims that American forests yield valuable medicinal plants supported by medical authorities and Indian knowledge. Describes Dr. Pierce’s glyceric extracts for indigestion, liver, heart, and women’s ailments. stresses alcohol free formulas and free book by mail from Buffalo, NY.
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