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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
3
Newspaper Publication Rates and Schedules
The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal issues 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier costs 10 cents weekly, or $3.00 yearly by mail. Semi-Weekly is $1.50 per year.
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Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal outlines convenient city agencies including East Hildumbut Grocery on East 2nd street, 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. Telephones for business and editorial offices are provided with Bell service.
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East Hildumbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Political slate items for state and county offices listed
The document lists nominees for Vice President James S Sherman and Presidential Electors at Large Thomas T Anderson John T Anuxuson for Cerro Cordo County Auditor of State John L Bleakly Treasurer W W Morrow Attorney General H W Byers Railroad Commissioner Nathaniel S Ketchum Supreme Court Judges Silas M Weaver Scott M Ladd District Elector F D Letts State Representative D D Webster County Auditor A S Lawrence County Treasurer A C Shiflet County Clerk W S McKee Coroner Dr E H King Supervisors A C Noble George J Lang M J Shellabarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Anderson
Warren County
John T. Anuxuson
Cerro Cordo County
Supreme Court
Silas M. Weaver
Hardin County
Scott M. Ladd
O’brien County
Mistakes and a Hard Lesson on Duty
A writer recalls meeting a craftsman who, after a day of good work, laments forgetting a final duty. The piece argues one task left undone outweighs past brilliance and stresses that steady, continual service matters more than bursts of achievement.
Newspaper stock in trade is news and the value of circulation
A Des Moines News essay argues news is a newspaper’s chief asset and the basis for advertising value. Suppressing news robs both publisher and advertiser, because a news medium with broader coverage drives sales and circulation.
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Journal
Sagar
Des Moines News
Farther Away on Bryan Nomination Across Time
Private John Allen, longtime Democratic figure, predicts Bryan’s nomination trajectory from 1896 to 1920 across Chicago Kansas City Denver San Francisco Honolulu and Manila, noting Bryan moving further from the White House with each cycle.
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Iowa
John Allen
Mississippi
Congress
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
San Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
White House
Memory of Kellys army voyage across Iowa river
Fourteen years ago this summer Kellys army traveled from Council Bluffs to Des Moines by water on the Des Moines river. The narrative notes their landing marked a notable point before the unit disbanded.
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Ottumwa Courier
Kelly
Navy
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Ottumwa May 14 1894 memories of strenuous times
The Davenport Davenport Times notes a complication as a district judge overrules the supreme court in a case. The Des Moines Capital recalls the long standing principle that a man cannot be compelled to testify to self incriminate. It argues no legislature can override this constitutional protection.
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Davenport
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Aerial travel satire targets wandering Willie critics
A satirical note from the Council Bluffs Nonpareil mocks itinerant riders by imagining dislodging a tramp from an aeroplane amid a rain cloud 500 feet aloft, using sharp humor to critique travel pretensions.
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Council Bluffs
Taft Acceptance Speech Cuts Bryan Comparison by Over Half
In response to criticism of the Taft acceptance speech length, Bryan reduces his own remarks by more than 50 percent, signaling a concise approach and mutual political maneuvering as the debate continues.
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Sioux City Journal
Taft
Bryan
Iowa Democrats Well Represented on DNC Executive
Cedar Rapids report notes Judge Wade as Iowa committeeman and member of the DNC executive committee. Wade is highlighted as a politician of exceptional executive ability guiding active party work this year.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Keokuk Gate City Satirizes Candidate Hisgen
The Keokuk Gate City mocks Candidate Hisgen as a manufacturer of axle grease noting his smooth proposition. The Burlington Gazette reports Rev. Arthur Gee of Akron Ohio refuses payment for preaching with a punchy quip “Holy Gee.”
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Keokuk Gate City
Hisgen
Burlington Gazette
Arthur Gee
Akron, C
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
A serialized tale set in mining communities follows miners' lives, dangers, works, and local character dynamics. Rich in period detail, the narrative traces labor, class, and community under harsh industrial conditions.
Vic Morris Finds Luck After Phil Proposes In Italy Honeymoon Plan
Phil vows to marry Vida on the thirtieth and plots a long Italy honeymoon. Vic Morris reveals he loves Janet Fowler but jokes about a pending confession as Phil teases Vida about their future.
Reminiscences and Local News From The Ledger
Marriage at court house between Andrew F Johnson and Anna M Drugeg reported by Judge Thayer. Death of Frankie, infant of Sherman Perry. Steamer Ben Campbell narrowly escaped a wind storm after leaving Montrose. George W Stearns of Wilton died by suicide after illness. A. G McColm residence event notes a community meeting where officers were elected: Frank W Mahin president, Mrs A G McColm vice president, Clara Lillibridge secretary, Jos Beard treasurer. Tribune force defeats Journal force in boat race.
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Court House
Thayer
Andrew F. Johnson
Anna M. Drugeg
Frankie
Sherman Perry
Ben Campbell
Montrose
George W. Stearns
Wilton
A. G. McColm
Frank W. Mahin
Clara Lillibridge
Jos. Beard
Tribune Force
Journal Force
Ravages of Grasshoppers Alarm Rural Muscatine
A letter from Mrs. Mary S. D. Franklin of New Jefferson Green County Ia describes grasshoppers devouring crops and entering their home to feed on clothing. A subscription drive led by Mrs. J. Bennett seeks funds for her return to Muscatine. Also, a storm felled the barn of William Smith by the Schaefer brewery tearing it down.
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Mary S. D. Franklin
New Jefferson
Green County
Muscatine
J. Bennett
William Smith
Schaefer Brewery
Methodists Lyceum Meeting Noted This Week
Thirty years ago the Methodist Lyceum held a gathering as recorded in the local column. The item notes community engagement and past religious group activities in town.
Content to Let It Go Occupying Daily Attention
The fragment notes focus on immediate concerns taking priority over other matters as attention centers on pressing issues rather than lingering topics.
The Wisdom of the Wise Brings Vic to Kirk on the Hill
Vic Morris travels from Porto Garten toward Kirkton Ridge to face Janet of the Eyes of Live Sapphire, haunted by Vida and Phil Calmont. He recalls letters and past triumphs, contemplates change of fortune, and plans to confront Janet with a chastened, altered mood.
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Vic Morris
Portogarten
Vida
Phil Calmont
Janet
Vic
Morris
Kirktown
Hotel Colon
Sierra
Phil
Ludovic Morris
C. E
Mr. Irongray
Viet
Fowlers
Benjamin
Irongray
Kirk
Ot tumwa residents noted in brief social items
Twenty years ago, James Hazlett, a local Ot tumwa druggist, visited his uncle S McNutt in the city. Ed Molis was making an extensive tour of the north and west. Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson returned home last evening from Spirit Lake Ia where they spent a short vacation.
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James Hazlett
Ottumwa
S. McNutt
Ed Molis
Frank Jackson
Spirit Lake
Davenport Times Briefs and Local Notices
Ten years ago in Davenport Minnesota Muscatine residents wed on the east side as John J. Peterson of Muscatine and Mary Schneider of the city were married by a local justice. County Attorney Hanley’s son Joseph of Co. C 9th I N G is due home after a sunstroke. Tony Fuller of Muscatine runs a brick yard at Harper Indiana. Leo Laboda of South Muscatine died this morning. Private Gleason of Co I I N G accidentally discharged his gun at 6 30 Thursday morning, a shot pierced his left…
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Davenport
John J. Peterson
Muscatine
Mary Schneider
Hanley
Joseph
Co. C
Tony Fuller
Harper
Joseph Laboda
South Muscatine
Leo
Gleason
Hoag Baby Born In Sweetland Amid Week of Local Activity
In Sweetland Iowa on July 28 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Hoag. Rev Jordan visited the Van Camp home. Elmer Miller and son Elmer visited relatives in Moline Illinois over the Sabbath. Mrs Leslie shows slow but steady improvement. Florence Chamberlin and daughter Florence visited Mrs Piggott in Wilton. Bell Taylor returned to Muscatine after weeks with Mrs Emma Weikert. Ed Wedekind made a Wilton business call. Dr Henderson bought the Winkler place. The Sweetland M E Sunday school plans its annual picnic at Weed s park on Aug 12. Sterneman family of Muscatine visited Snodgrass. Matie Day and children of Lone Tree visited friends. Chautauqua in Muscatine drew a large crowd. Charles Shephard and family of North Prairie visited Haifleigh. Burnside and Van Camp attended Masonic lodge in Muscatine. Paul Jesse and Floyde of Wilton township visited home. Geo Brogan returned from six weeks in Seattle with Josy and relatives. Mrs Harry Hesson and three children from Newton visit her mother Mrs Marsh. Jake Gettert visits his father at Colfax. Lottie Hare and children return home from six weeks with the Brogan family. Florence Hamnan is well enough to be out. Ed Davis and son Eddie of Fairfield Port called on Sweetland Saturday. John Irwin and sons Floyde and Virgil visited Sam Irwin near New Era.
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Sweetland
Walter Hoag
Jordan
van Camp
Elmer Miller
Elmer
Moline
Leslie
Ed. Chamberlin
Florence
Piggott
Wilton
Township
Geo. Brogan
Seattle
Wash
Josy
Harry Hesson
Newton
Iowa
Marsh
Jake Gettert
Colfax
Lottie Hare
Muscatine
Brogan
Florence Hamnan
Ed. Davis
Eddie
Fairport
John Irwin
Floyde
Virgil
Sam Irwin
New Era
Prairie Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Purchases
Prairie Grove Iowa Aug 7 local items include Laura Montgomery visiting from near West Liberty and Dr Ady from West Liberty passing through. Charley Armstrong bought the Allen Black 110 acre farm east of West Branch for 125 per acre. Elmer Faires and wife became owners of Daniel Gifford farm in Union Valley. Chas Deforest purchased the 80 acre Fred Warren farm and Chas Harden returned to North English after two weeks here. 29 attended Sunday school and a good lesson was enjoyed.
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Prairie Grove
Laura Montgomery
Near West Liberty
Ady
West Liberty
George McCann
J. M. Walker
Griswold
John Kirby
Josephine Pinney
Charley Armstrong
Allen Black
West Branch
David Anderson
Mesdames McCann and Pinney
Mr. Walker
Martin Black
Elmer Faires
Daniel Gifford
Union Valley
Clara
Ruth Swart
Jessie Gifford
Chas. Deforest
Fred Warren
Chas. Harden
North English
Couple Relocate to Howard Kansas to Join Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder depart Tuesday evening for Howard Kansas to make their home with daughter Mrs. Frank Miller and family. They have resided here twenty five years and earned many friends who will miss them. neighbors and friends gathered at the depot to bid farewell.
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Howard
Kansas
Frank Miller
Snyder
Gladwin Beats Columbus Junction In Sunday Baseball
Gladwin defeated Columbus Junction 13 to 10 in a Sunday baseball game. Gladwin pitchers Green and Cherwink er led the batteries while Columbus Junction relied on Lewis and Hanley. Other notes mention stock shipments and local visits in the Gladwin area.
Annual Meeting of Muscatine Chautauqua Stockholders
The regular annual meeting of the Muscatine Chautauqua association will be held at the P. M. Musser Public Library on Wednesday evening August 12 at 7:30. All stockholders are urged to attend. W. F. Chevalier is president and Z. W. Hutchinson secretary.
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Muscatine Chautauqua Association
P. M. Musser Public Library
W. F. Chevalier
Z. W. Hutchinson
Electric Bitters Promote Quick Recovery from Ailments
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters rapidly relieve stomach liver kidneys and bowels ailments. The note promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store selling the remedy for 50 cents.
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Havercamp
How to Cure Skin Diseases with ZEMO
An advertisement claims ZEMO will draw out germs causing itching skin diseases and permanently cure them. It promotes the external liquid for sale nationwide and notes sample requests from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and local distributor A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
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E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
2Nd St
Local visits and travels in Conesville region
In Conesville Aug 7 reports show Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. Frank Hageman visiting I. W. Jones. Eugene Heath heads to Howard Kansas to see his daughter Sylvia while George Buser visits from near Letts. Raymond Tipton spends week in Muscatine with brothers Randy and Deputy Clerk R. G. Tipton.
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Conesville
Frank Hageman
Cedar Rapids
I. W. Jones
Eugene Heath
Sylvia
Howard
Kansas
George Buser
Letts
Raymond Tipton
Muscatine
Randall
R. G. Tipton
al. Kinnison
Columbus
A. M. Gay
Wapello
Allen McCurdy
Ohio
Wm. Giffin
Simeon Snyder de
Railway Timetable Rock Island 5 in Effect Jan 5
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed with number designations for Davenport Chicago Washington Oskaloosa Kansas City Ft Worth Dallas and California Special. Passenger trains arrive and depart with times 7 10 pm and 4 00 pm and 8 15 am 8 30 pm freight and mail trains noted. Agent W S Underdonk signs the timetable.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington
Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Wort
Dallas
Wilton Train Schedule Shows Daily Main Line and Branch Runs
Wilton trains operate on main line with No. 604 at 6 25 am and No. 505 at 8 00 am. Other departures include No. 5600 at 10 15 am and No. 501 at 1 35 pm. Branch service runs daily except Sunday with No. 10 and No. 6 not stopping, plus additional late trains through the day.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Blaze
Train schedule notes for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway dated in effect April 9 with passenger and freight numbers. Entries list No. 12 and No. 3 passenger trains and No. 91 freight with shown times including 8:00 pm and morning departures.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Pommorre
Eereweeesc Oes
Seessveneisenell
Muscatine North and South Railroad Schedule Update
Train No. 5 will connect at Wapello Saturdays with C R I and P leaving Burlington at 7 30 p m Also with Iowa Central train arriving at Elrick Junction at 7 55 p m Train No 2 connects at Wapello with R I P train for Sescration Fence Wapello at 12 44 p m Also with Iowa Central train No 4 at Elrick Junction Train No 4 connects with Iowa Central Aene Neene at Junction at 7 52 p m Trains No 1 and 3 daily except No 5 Saturday only wet Sunday
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Wapello
Burlington
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Sestrantion Fenee
South Bound
Muscatine Wreree
Ocam
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Taiby Wapello
Muscatine
Ar Muscatine
Grandview Eers
Wapelie
North Bound
Ham
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