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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
The paper markets its circulation as larger than all Muscative papers combined and triple any other daily. It notes Associated Press membership and daily evening issues except Sunday. Delivery is by carrier with weekly collection of ten cents. yearly mail rates are listed for daily and semi weekly editions.
New York Office at 4d W. 4th St in the Mono rth Bidg. La Coste and Maxwell handle. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building Dayue and Young in charge.
Journal Agencies lists East Hilcuribuc Grocery on East 2nd Street and other local grocers and drug stores. The notice provides names such as W F Miksch’s Grocery on Oregon Street and Kecklerville Chayka’s Grocery on West Hill, with J H Puller’s Grocery noted at another location.
Sworn statement by publisher F D Throop lists total copies printed and circulated for July 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeier verifies the affidavit sworn August 6 1908, for Muscatine County Iowa.
The Republican State Central Committee of Iowa calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on September 9, 1908 at 11 a.m. to nominate a Supreme Court judge and conduct other business. Delegates elected June 2 1908 to assemble August 29 1908 at county seats. representation based on county votes for Albert B. Cummins in 1906. Des Moines August 5 1908.
Republican delegates elected at the June 4 1908 primary will assemble at the Court House at 11 a m Saturday August 29 1908 to choose 16 delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on September 8 1908 E C Stocker Chairman Co R Stafford Secretary
The slate includes GEO. W. CLARKE for Lieutenant Governor of Dallas County, W. C. HAYWARD for Secretary of State of Scott County, F. D. LETTS as District Elector, D. D. WEBSTER for State Representative, A. S LAWRENCE as County Auditor, A. C. SHIFLET as County Treasurer, W. S. McKEE as County Clerk, T. W. STOOPS as Sheriff, H. C. SCHOEMAKER as County Recorder, J. C. COSTER as County Attorney, and F. M. WITTER as County Superintendent.
James Schoolcraft Sherman delivered a brief, principled address praising Roosevelt and Rooseveltism while aligning with Taft platform aims. The optimistic, progressive tone, supporting tariff fairness and protection for American labor and manufacturers, marks him as a confident Republican vice presidential candidate. A notable banner incident accompanied the celebration.
A memorial event at Mountain House Mohonk Lake honors Admiral Robby D. Evans retired U S N In a brief address he expresses pride in forty eight years of service and willingness to return if needed He remains a living symbol of Fighting Bob inspiring naval officers and the country while awaiting a peaceful retirement.
The story recalls a Taft campaign banner torn from its supports in Lincoln during Bryan's nomination night and later rehung with Old Glory on both sides. Democrats sought removal before notification day, failed. A Bryan and Kern banner in Utica hung along the notification route but Jim Sherman refused to remove it despite Democratic offers.
A Harlan Republican editorial argues Republicans must act to avoid disappointing Democrats and shape political outcomes amid partisan tensions.
A bibliographic note for The Turn of the Tide authored by Horace Annesley Vachell in 1908. It indicates copyright held and registration at Stationers Hall with all rights reserved.
Guy meets a boastful major in a lively tavern scene who offers dining and entertainment while hinting at Buck in. Guy notes the major’s assertion that his own circle, once loyal, now counts him among strangers as he ponders how his old friends turned away.
Guy arrives home to find Pixton, his loyal servant, waiting. Edward Charteris and his wife appear, triggering mixed memories and tension as Guy imagines how others view him and struggles with their perception.
Removal of Hugh Wallace’s store to rooms under Hare’s hall. Levee meeting adjourned and Moses Sawyer elected temporary levee commissioner to reclaim the island, with a plan to pursue his election when proper officers are chosen. Davenport Democrat notes Chambers Bros bankruptcy with $120,000 liabilities and $89,400 assets. Lightning destroyed Hess barn, killing a horse and destroying grain and hay. loss around $1,000. Also note: 20 years ago August 19 was Sunday.
40 years ago G Sparks opens an upholsterer shop on East Second Street. Hon R M Burnett to speak at Wilton on current politics, with a strong speech anticipated. Republicans in Moscow plan to organize a Tanner club with a rousing campaign meeting and speakers Henry O Connor and H H Benson among others.
Ten years ago Harry Hagel the balloonist departed by train for Columbus Junction to perform an ascension at the fair and next week at Wellman. Frank Kirk fourteen was found in the road near the pickle factory last evening and is believed struck by a passing team. Miss Florence Barclay and Minnie Hitchcock of Lake township left for Valparaiso Indiana to attend school.
The speaker recalls Wayfarer and Cynthia as they react to Guy who has changed, avoiding reunion. Cynthia shows sympathy but can no longer renew their past closeness, seeing the scarlet letter on his heart as on Hester Prynne's dress, and wonders why she came.
Edward argues with Cynthia over a plan to speak out while Guy passes the Wayfarers Club. The scene reveals Edward's cold, tense mood and Cynthia's cool calm as Angela Tempest’s portrait dominates Guy's sitting room and stirs Edward’s ire.
This old advertisement claims permanent cure for itching burning and obstinate skin diseases with first application and complete relief. It promises a clean pleasant grease free formula sold at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon and Thomas Adams NY.
Vernon Legler returns home after a week in North Dakota. S Vanzant ships two carloads of stock to Chicago. Downer and Schwin expand by building a large porch and later Downer assumes control of the business after purchasing Schwin’s stake. Belle Long and Obbietta Porter visit sister Mrs. S. E. Cole. Julia Byrne travels to Ottumwa for a visit. John and Mrs. Teetrick spend weekend in Muscatine.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick cure for coughs and colds. It lists prices at 50 cents and one dollar and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
The Arlington News urges readers to seek peace regardless of events. The statement emphasizes calm, restraint, and unity as communities face unsettled circumstances.
Rail timetable lists trains east and south bound including Davenport Chicago and California Special services. It notes daily operation except Sundays and shows arrival and departure times for passenger and freight trains under agent W S Underdonk.
Wilton rail timetable lists daily trains to Muscatine with Nos 504 505 500 501 502 508 and branch services No 66 and No 6 through No 20 with varied daily operations. westbound Nos 17 32 7 13 19 15 9 and 5 show mixed daily service and stops. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line notes No 12 No 8 passenger trains and freight passenger service mix.
The Muscatine North and South Railroad timetable shows trains No. 4 and 2 daily except Sunday with westbound and eastbound services between Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connections at Wapello with C. R. J. P. and Iowa Central. Train No. 5 runs evenings, No. 3 daily except Sunday, and No. 2 connects with Burlington services.
The White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport weekdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m., return by 7 p.m. A boat to Burlington runs weekdays at 8:30 p.m., arriving 9:15 a.m. the next morning. W. G. Block Co., agents.
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