Official rafter of Orty and County
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
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Orty and County
Muscatine
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies Established Throughout the City
The Journal lists multiple local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill and East 2nd street locations such as Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd street, W. F. Miksch's Grocery on South Muscatine, Oregon street, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Keckierville Chayka's Grocery on West Hill, and J. H. Fuller Grocery on West Hill. Telegraph and editorial offices are noted at Bell exchanges with Mississippi Valley contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Keckierville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell
Erpressreser Sr
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal July 1908
Throop, publisher, swears the July 1908 issue printed and circulated a total of about 5 937 copies. Notary F L Bihlmeier confirms the affidavit dated August 6 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Sun
L. F. v. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
Local Officials Named for County Posts in Dallas
For Lieutenant Governor, GEO. W. CLARKE of Dallas County is listed along with County Auditor A. S LAWRENCE, County Treasurer A. C. SHIFLET, and County Clerk W. S. McKEE in the announced slate of local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Clarke
Dallas County
A. S Lawrence
A. C. Shiflet
W. S. McKee
Change in Iowa politics or commentary on Cummins
The Des Moines press debates party loyalties, declaring the Journal has not changed in supporting Cummins as the Republican senatorial candidate while weighing shifts in editorial stance. The piece argues plain dress over flamboyance as a symbol of character and progress, urging focus on substance over appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Tk Journal
Allison
Cummins
Ti Journal
Iowa
Canins
Plain Clothes Man Warns Against Subtle Crime
A speaker warns that the plain clothes man is present in ordinary life and may be involved in crime or temptation. The message emphasizes that appearances like fancy clothes are not reliable and that any respected professional could be implicated, urging vigilance against unseen wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ham Lewis
Jim Ham
Evryly
Rain brings relief to farmers and gardeners
Rain yesterday evening and into last night saved pastures from burning and eased corn danger in the neighborhood. The writer urges collective thanksgiving for farmer prosperity and notes rain likely to continue for a few days.
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office 1908
Week ending August 11, 1908 lists remaining letters. Men: Francis Dillot, Chas Jackson, Fred Johnson, M L Kiebel, Frank McGill, J A Morris, Jacob Nass, Frank Thomas. Women: Mrs Bessie Brinkley, Miss Olive Dunn, Miss Ada Farley, Miss Lydia Young. Call for letters by advertising. R S McNutt P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Francis Dillot
Chas. Jackson
Fred Johnson
M. L. Kiebel
Frank McGill
J. A. Morris
Jacob Nass
Frank Thomas
Bessie Brinkley
Olive Dunn
Pkg
Ada Farley
Lydia Young
New Discovery Promises Quick Relief for Throat and Lung Ailments
A claim of rapid relief from throat and lung trouble via Dr. King's New Discovery is advertised along with Havercamp's Prescription Drug Star. The ad touts 50¢ and $1.00 prices for the remedies.
Reminiscences of Long Ago 50 Years Ago
The council read a petition to grant Capt. Phillips privilege to run the 76 as a packet and referred it to the city attorney for a ruling. A rattlesnake bite incident near four miles away left a woman improving. Post office relocation by O. S. Terry planned for September 1. Farmer Frank Petzel drowned in the Iowa River near Iowa Junction while swimming for a skiff. searchers effort to recover the body ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Phillips
William Butler
G. Bumgardner
O. S. Terry
Frank Petzel
Lone Tree
Iowa River
Iowa Junction
Denison Returns from Oneida County Visit and Local News
G B Denison reports crops look better at home than in New York after months away. Mrs Narvis, widowed sister of Adam Realing, dies from cancer after months of illness. A sunstroke case at J K Baxter postmaster Moscow is noted as Colfax E Baxter. Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Denison
Oneida County
N. Y
Local Businesses Relocate In Walnut Street Move
Twenty years ago G. M. Furman moved his sewing machine agency and novelty store from Lemp’s next to the post office to a storefront on Walnut Street between Second and Third. The note marks a local business adjustment in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Furman
Lemp’s
Walnut Street
Ten Years Ago Visitors and Local News In Tipton
Meyer Block and sister Mrs H Gookinheim of Tipton visit friends en route to Oskaloosa. Fay Bennison and Raymond Titus visit Davison boys in Wapello for a camping outing. Lieut Fred L Dayton returns to his old home from a saw mill in the sunny southland. Harry Scholton reports improvement after moving from Colorado Springs gaining five pounds in two weeks. Mrs William Jordan fractures her collar bone after a fall in Bloomington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
35Th
Iowa
Southland
Harry Scholton
Colorado Springs
Col
William Jordan
Col. Jordan
Bloomington Township
The Iron Lord Concludes A Tale Of Docks And Lighthouses
A serialized tale wraps with journal-like letters describing coastal life. Rose Nunsby faces engagements and rivals as Leebie Callum hatches plans to unite lovers. Vic, Phil Calmont, Vida, and staff navigate personal ties, employment shifts, and lighthouse duties amid wit and Irish inflections.
Janet Morris Signs Loving Message to Vic
In a tender note, Janet Morris writes to her husband Vic declaring she will be less pestering out of love. She concludes with the closing line Your Loving Little Wife and signs Janet Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irongray
Rose
Owen Tudor Llwellyn Glendower Ap Jones
Violet
Janet Morris
Multiple Visits and a Barn Fire in Rochester Community
Mrs Walter Nelson and Ruth Nelson traveled from Moscow to visit grandparents in Kansas City Kan. Tom Collins of Tipton stayed with his sister Mrs Jack Lincoln to fish in Cedar. George McCroskey’s barn burned Wednesday afternoon destroying two mares with colts hay corn a wagon and implements. Mother Goose party hosted by Mrs Curt Baker for daughter Gert rude with guests Sophia Miller Olive Hain and Ruth Hain. Several locals visited relatives and planned a reunion at Clarence on Aug 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Walter Nelson
Ruth
Moscow
Nelson
Kansas City
Kan
Tom Collins
Tipton
Jack Lincoln
Cedar
Hannah White
West Liberty
Jim White
George McCroskey
Curt Baker
Gertrude
Sophia Miller
Olive
Ruth Hain
Wilton
S. C. Baker
Lorenzen
Heathren
Richard Piffer
Cedar Valley Social News From Aug 12
Cedar Valley Iowa reports a weekend of visits and dinners. Muscatine guests Virta Flater Florence Flater and Edna Stephens attend summer activities. Local families entertain and host relatives including St Stephens and Barnhart households. A Cedar Valley carnival attendee list includes Mr and Mrs Deahr and Mina Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
August Hoffmann
Muscatine
G. Stephens
Harvey Barnhart
Frank Flater
Verda
Edward Brand
Robert
Lester
Wm. Grigg, Jr
Lesley
Florence Flater
Joe Snider
Peoria
Sam Snider
Letts
Franzy Clark
Harry
Frank Lindle
Cedar
George Smith
Lee Richards
Wm. Smith
Earl
Chas. Deahr
Mina Dealer
Gus. Myers
Henry Miller
Mrs. White
Edna Stephens
Mollie Kate
Guy
B. Kirchner
Nichols
John Frater
F. L. Gregg
Williams
Violet
Wm. Gregg, Sr
Edna and
Zella Stephens
Guy Flater
Break for Liberty From Stomach with New Life Pills
A 25 cent box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills offers relief for stomach liver and kidney trouble and is sold at the local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Economy Lumber Co seeks damages over undelivered shingles
In Muscatine County Iowa the Economy Lumber Company files a petition in district court against Lester W David Company claiming 116 dollars damages plus interest from January 23 1908 and costs for failing to deliver one carload of shingles under a written contract. The plaintiff seeks attachment and a judgment if the defendant fails to appear by the second day of the September 1908 term starting September 8 1908. Jayne Hoffman attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
Lester W. David
District Court
Economy Lumber Company
Muscatine Elks Lodge Meets Mondays at 8 PM
B P O Elks Muscatine Lodge No. 304 meets every Monday at 8 oclock sharp at the Elks Hall 122 lawa avenue over Cook Musser Bank Visitors welcome Secretary John P Breen and President William J Watson listed for contact
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A A
H. F. Rodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Day
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
I. O. GO. K. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
C. E. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
Muscatine
Ae Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. O Elks
Elks Hall
Lawa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
Ae Wm. J. Watso
John P. Breen
A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge
K. P. Hall
Lows Avenue
Fred Beitel
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
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New York
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Dubuque County
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Cerro Cordo County
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
W. C. Hayward
Scott County
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Ida County
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H. W. Byers
Shelby County
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Keokuk County
Supreme Court
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Marion County
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Marshall County
Silas M. Weaver
Hardin County
Scott M. Ladd
O’brien County
Albert F. Dawson
F. D. Letts
D. D. Webster
T. W. Stoops
H. C. Schoemaker
J. C. Coster
F. M. Witter
J. C. Hazlett
A. C. Noble
George J. Lang
J. Shellabarger
J. E. Coe
J. H. Carl
John Duncan
William Freers
Carl W. Mueller
Gustav Schmidt
E Plain Clothes Man
Bill
Amor
Pal
Hershey State Bank
Hershey
State Bank
the Iron Lord
R. Crockett
S&s R Crockett
Phil
Vida
Wiseacre
Janet
Phil Calmont
Romer
Mr. Romer
Billy
Trinity House
Gregson
Buttons
James Kahn
Gregson Junior
Leebie Callum
Leebie
Nunsbys
Mr. Nunsby
Wigan
Rose Nunsby
Mr. Irongray
Babylon
Gaun
Maister Irongray
Miss Rose
Hector McKill
Vic
Vida Calmont
Chamberlain
Jayne & Hoffman
Plaintiff
Society
R. M. Musquitine Tribe
K. O. T. M. Hall
H. G. Thompson
Lester Smith
Romona Council No. 52
Amelia Miller
Pocahontas
Martha Becke
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Brock
J. A. Leyda
Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
C. H. Lemkau
Charlies Lockwood
E. C. Ingraham
West Sth
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoedlin
Kate Parvin
Myrtie Kirk
G. A. RR
Shelby Norman
Ball
East Second Street
J. H. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
M. P. Goff
L. E. Aitkens, W. P
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming
Lodge No. 76
K. of
K. P
Lowa Avenue
Bre Aray
F. W. McDougal
F. L. Bihimeler
K. of R
Muscatine Castle
O Bers ii
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Banner Lodge
Yeoman Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Knights OF Columbus
J. A. Bartemetler
A. G. Bestenlehner
O. E. S. Electa
Letta Shafnit
W. mM
August Othmer
Sec’y
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