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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal announces publication every evening on weekdays except Sundays. A semi weekly edition runs 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights, delivered by carrier and mailed rates set at three dollars yearly for daily and one dollar fifty for semi weekly.
The Journal lists city agencies for convenience including East Huldumbut Grocery on East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikschs Grocery Oregon Street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office Bell Editorial office Bell 2 80 Mississippi Valley 5
The slate names William Howard Taft for President and James S Sherman for Vice President with candidates for all state and local offices including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction clerk of the supreme court railroad commissioner and judges of the supreme court, plus congressional and district electors and county posts.
A thoughtful piece on choosing right over popular sentiment, citing Oberlin College founders as pioneers for co education and admitting Black students. It argues true citizenship follows justice, not popularity, and urges reflection tomorrow on what is right.
Dubuque Times Journal reports Governor Folk travels with national officers through St Louis County showcasing state leadership and party alignment during a period of civic engagement.
Publication entry notes copyright from 1907 by S R Crockett with all rights reserved for The Iron Lord.
The article traces how Thomas Nast popularized the elephant for Republicans and the donkey for Democrats in Harper’s Weekly. It notes the donkey predates the elephant, first appearing as a jackass in 1870, while the elephant emerged in 1874 during Grant’s third term campaign.
Vic seeks counsel from Benjamin Irongray and his sister in Scotland about his desire to marry Janet Fowler. The minister debates forgiveness, human memory, and the weight of committing a life to a woman, urging caution about Vida Romer and the consequences for Vic’s life.
Benjamin Irongray speaks of illness and spiritual struggle admitting weakness and a moral hurt from banning a sinner for the sake of a woman he loves. He urges Vic Morris to let the woman choose and to offer her the first and best, not what he forced in the past. Mr Trongray observes Vic depart, sensing deeper remorse and quiet suffering.
A surprise party for Miss Emma Brandt was held August 5 at her country home with sixty guests. The event featured parlor and lawn games under lantern light and late refreshments, praised as one of the year’s most enjoyable social occasions.
The report notes the Republican convention at the courthouse selected delegates for the county convention next Saturday. A death is announced for Idella Kessenger, aged two years and nine months, with services tomorrow at 1 p.m. The B. C. R. & N. Ry. to operate the Iowa City Clinton branch and Muscatine Western line.
A party of twenty nine Chinamen aboard an eastern bound train at Wilton headed to Washington D C. Chun Lan Pin the new Chinese Minister to the United States was among the group. John Robinsons circus performed in the city with a record crowd despite rain. Dr Shrader of Iowa City has been appointed company surgeon.
W Howard Thomlinson preaches at 10 30 a m with Bible school at 9 a m and 7 30 p m service of praise. Y M C A secretary Mitchell speaks on Health. Elmer Appel leads. Tuesday choir practice. Thursday prayer meeting 7 30 p m. Also First Church of Christ Scientist Service 11 a m Spirit topic. Sunday school 9 30 a m. Reading room open 2 4 p m daily except Sunday.
Pastor C A Dettmers leads Sunday school at 9 15 morning service at 1030 with Prof Karl Stahl of Redfield College Dakaga preach Union Meeting of German churches at 730 pm at German M E church Prof Stahl to preach again at German M E church Monday ice cream social on parsonage lawn public invited
Twenty years ago contractor Kessels planned to start in the morning on the fourth slough fill noting an estimated 10 000 to 12 000 yards of earth needed to fill the ditch. C C Smith and E Peto returned from Keokuk after witnessing Balwain's leap from about 5 000 feet, landing safely. He collected his pay and earned wide praise.
Ten years ago on a Saturday East Ninth street hosted Mrs F M Latta birthday event. The 35th Iowa infantry plans its September 28 29 reunion with Col Keeler among attendees. Corporal B R Hannan of Co C 50th Iowa returns home on the Quincey. Mayor E B Fulliam returns from Detroit after U S mayors convention. Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson welcome a baby boy born Sunday morning.
The parsonage hosts a Wednesday Ladies Aid gathering with a cordial invitation to all members to attend the meetings.
J. C. H. Light is minister. Corner Sixth and Mulberry Ave hosts Sabbath school at 9:45 followed by 11 o clock preaching. Young People’s Christian Union at 6:30. Gleaner’s Band at 2:30. Evening sermon at 7:30. Prayer meeting Thursday, teachers’ meeting Friday at Mrs Farr’s home.
The record lists Trinity Church events for the eighth Sabbath after Trinity. Services include holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer with sermon at 10:45 a.m. Evening prayer at 7:20 p.m.
John C. Willits is pastor at the Methodist Friscopal Church. A class meeting is at 9 00 with Sunday school at 9 30 and public worship at 10 45 where the pastor will preach.
Epworth League at 6 45 and public worship at 7 45 will feature a sermon by Dr. John W. Potter. A cordial invitation is extended to each service.
Morning worship set for 11 a m with Rev W A Montgomery of Williamsburg preaching. Y P S C E meets at 6 30 p m. No evening service. Rev J N Elliott to return from vacation and occupy pulpit on Sunday August 16.
Musserville M. E. Church led by Pastor P. M. Conant offers Sunday school at 10 a. m. morning sermon at 11 a. m. Epworth league at 6 30 p. m. Evening sermon at 7 30 p. m. Rev. H. I. Rutledge preaches both services with a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 45 p. m. All are invited.
B C Preston pastor leads worship at 11 a m with Rev W H Thomlinson to speak on Fair Weather Citizenship The service features special music by the church quartet.
Advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for life long bondage to dyspepsia stomach troubles and kidney complaints. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store sells the product for 50 cents.
In Millersburg Illinois during August residents report health concerns and daily tasks. Mrs John Epperly is in poor health and Grandmother McAfee is disposed. Several residents travel to Aledo for business or shopping and others work on a Presbyterian parsonage and haying. Local church services are held with Rev Oscar Harter speaking at the L D S chapel to a large crowd.
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