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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
3
Publication imprint from the Journal Printing Co with F. D. Throop publisher and L. P. Loomis editor notes circulation claims. Mentions Associated Press membership and Iowa Evening Press Association. Describes city and county utility paper and syndicate survivor with Muscatine paper dominance.
The Daily Journal appears every evening in Lue Week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal comes in 10 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly rates are listed. one year by mail is 3.00.
New York Office at 45 W. 34th St with Mono ithidg and La Coste Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal lists city convenience agencies including East Hildurbut Grocery on East 2nd eel, South Muscatine, W F Miksch's Grocery on Oregon street, W C Busch's Drug Store on Hershey avenue, Krecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery, and contact numbers for the business and editorial offices.
Throop, publisher of the Muscatine Journal, swears the paper printed and circulated 5937 copies in July 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa. Notary F L Bihlmeier witnessed the oath on August 6, 1908.
A notice from Iowa Republicans announces the state convention to nominate a Supreme Court candidate to fill Charles A Bishop’s death vacancy. Delegates elected June 2, 1908, are urged to assemble August 29, 1908, with representation based on county votes for Cummins in 1906. Des Moines August 5, 1908.
The article condemns the Springfield riots as unlawful and barbaric while noting public sentiment shifting toward mob rule. It contrasts individualism with mass rule and reflects on the failures of political processes and social ideals in a turbulent era.
The Journal announces tomorrow the start of a new serial novel titled The Turn of the Tide. The paper acknowledges the work may polarize readers offering a stark morbid analysis of human faults and social issues through the author’s piercing narrative.
Fifty years ago the Boston House changed to Nevada house under Ellsworth and Dugdale. Charles Dugdale’s hotel experience includes the Tiffany house at Mt Pleasant. Citizens of Muscatine county planned a meeting at the court house to shield Muscatine island from Mississippi overflow with J A Green as president. The Mary J Arnold steamer, Capt Barrett, sailed to Nebraska City. Thirty years ago a marriage linked Nelson F Cheeney and Barbara Mitchell in Mercer county. John W Drew sought rest in Concord New Hampshire after jubilee greetings. The Washington Democrat began publication under Joseph Biles as editor and proprietor.
West Liberty Iowa August 17 Mr and Mrs Frank Gibson hosted a noon dinner at their country home three miles northeast. Dozens of neighbors friends and out of town guests attended including Regner Russell Regnier Davis and Zipp families from West Liberty Brooklyn Omaha Chicago and Des Moines. Attendees arrived by rail and local residents traveled to Iowa City Downey Davenport and Beechview for events and visits.
The Scott county republican convention last Saturday instructed delegates to the Wilton convention to vote for Judge Bennett. The convention nominated 15 delegates though entitled to only ten. News has come of the suspension of the firm Isett Kerr and Company bankers and brokers in New York City. Mr Isett formerly resided here and was a heavy property holder. his friends regret the misfortune. Kern, his partner, was from Kansas. L Ingersoll of De Soto Wisconsin, contractor for the Mississippi Valley Telegraph, arrived. the line will be put in place in a few days.
The author presents a daring serial focusing on a co respondent in a famous divorce case and a brutal conscience. It aims to make readers think about rich and poor, social conditions, and the future. The story is framed as a powerful problem narrative urging contemplation and reflection.
The Marshalltown Reflector notes Gov. Cummins appears a logical choice for the Senate but cautions he has not secured the job yet. The legislature will name the successor, and many events could unfold before then.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Captain Hobson continues discussing war with Japan and warns there may be no other outcome for his fixation than an asylum. The paper says he appears to be moving toward that dire path.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette asserts Gov. Cummins would win by at least 40,000 votes in a hypothetical primary for the senatorial succession, framing him as the strongest potential candidate.
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican argues Governor Cummins should appoint A. B. Funk as the senator to succeed Allison, stating Funk would be the best choice.
The Scranton Journal argues that delaying discussion of the senatorial succession until after the election is as futile as stopping the tides, urging readers to focus on the upcoming electoral process.
The Burlington Gazette asserts the American farmer is currently preoccupied with his own business to permit any investigation at this moment.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Gov. Cummins now speaks as if advised by trusted friends, signaling a strategic shift in his public messaging. The remark highlights a more measured tone and possible alignment with allies ahead of policy plans.
Twenty years ago W H Winning sustained a deep facial gash needing a physician. Auditor Johnson sold his Wilton flour mill to Fred G Waite of Broken Bow Neb in exchange for a large tract of western land. Fred Bunn infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Bunn died August 16 of cholera infantum with funeral held Friday.
Ten years ago Louis Maxson received word of his sister Sadie Duncan of Rock Island Illinois passing. Amos Judisch and Miss Jennie Geller wed at St Matthias church this morning and depart tonight for their Davenport home.
The Decorah Public Opinion counsels leaving the senatorship issue to the legislature, urging lawmakers to handle the matter rather than pursuing a direct election strategy.
The Ida Grove Pioneer comments that Iowa appears doomed to ongoing political disputes while Cummins and harmony look favorable according to the Inwood Herald.
Itching disfiguring skin eruptions disappear quickly and the skin becomes clear and velvety after use. The product is advertised as clear pure and wholesome with no poisonous ingredients and gratifying certain results. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon Thomas Adams NY.
The Conesville savings bank directors elected F. B. Gay cashier to replace L. B. Smith who leaves next month to become cashier of Nichols bank. Local residents and visitors are noted in brief social items after the bank vote.
Report notes every camper interviewed says they intend to camp again next year, reflecting strong satisfaction with facilities and activities. Organizers cite positive feedback and high likelihood of repeat attendance.
Keota Iowa residents hosted visitors from Oska loosa Seattle and Ohio with multiple farewells and health hopes. The remains of Lloyd Casford were brought back for burial in Keota cemetery. The Daiher family and others traveled between Keota Rose Hill Des Moines and Cheyenne during a busy visit period.
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