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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
3
New York office at 140 Nassau Street is under La Coste and Maxwell. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building is under Payne and Young.
The Journal enumerates city agencies to aid readers including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
The Muscatine Journal publishes its sworn July 1907 circulation figures. It lists daily copies printed and distributed, with an average total of 5,549 and a notarized statement by F. D. Throop, publisher, sworn August 12, 1907, before Notary William R. Jayne in Iowa.
The West Liberty fair in Eastern Iowa drew praise for its beautiful grounds, fast track, clean buildings, and generous premium payments over 45 years. Managers ensured all bills were paid, with surpluses in recent years, and premiums for outside speed events remain high, reflecting strong community effort and fair management.
A Des Moines paper argues the chautauqua is not driving the county fair out of business, contending there is no ground for that conclusion and noting both events remain in competition.
The piece argues that the chautauqua and the county fair serve distinct needs by providing education, culture, and entertainment while bringing people together. It cites Muscatine's successful chautauqua and West Liberty's renowned fair as proof both must be sustained.
The article states that Senator Allison has definitively announced he will seek another term. It argues public opinion is settled and supporters will line up, while opponents may choose any other candidate. The piece expresses confidence in the upcoming majority's alignment.
The piece contrasts Wall Street trends with real economic activity noting that jobbers supply merchants for the next season. It argues the true measure of national prosperity lies in merchant trade rather than the stock market.
The Sioux City Journal urges Iowa Republicans to unite and send a solid, enthusiastic delegation to the next national convention, advocating Secretary Taft as the party’s presidential choice.
Des Moines will host Barnum's circus on September 2 with paid advertising expected, a difference noted against how the state fair is publicized. The report contrasts promotional practices between the circus and the fair as of now.
A Burlington mail train rushes at high speed, with the line noting a single run could lose a quarter of a million and observers marvel at the rapid pace and potential profits or losses this speed implies.
Iowa press notes Mrs Hetty Green admits aging but attributes change to increased sense. In Burlington the money market shows 4 percent bonds for a fire station and a schoolhouse cannot be floated and the water company seeks to modify sale terms to at least par.
Keokuk Gate City reports that prominent financiers studying the current money stringency find no clear原因 for the downturn. They note a good crop outlook and general prosperity, with railroad magnates who have toured their lines unable to locate a specific trigger for financial alarm.
Senator Allison announced his candidacy for re election on Friday causing ripples among Iowa Republicans who hope to gain momentum from his move. The Bluffs Nonpareil notes the public declaration and frames the political landscape ahead of the next campaign.
The business barometer of the country was moved years ago to Iowa, a fact Wall Street seemingly ignores. This shift in regional economic signaling alters perceptions of national trends and future growth, according to archival observations.
Fifty years back an auction room opened by W. G. Peck near Stein and Vesy’s bedstead factory. Grape harvests on the Illinois side drew visitors with blue grapes ideal for jelly and pies. Hiram Gilbert shows Hungarian grass stalks over five feet tall and a single seed yielding 75 bushels this year. An accident befell Mr Bailey’s horse on Cedar street, wedged between a bank and a fence, rescued after partial fence removal. A 5 pound 10 ounce egg plant, 25 inches in circumference, is on display at Draper grocery from Dr. McAllister.
Forty years ago the Merchant's Exchange National Bank moved into Old's building and will be ready tomorrow. Carskadden and Richman also moved into a new office. In baseball, Muscatine fell to Washington 124 to 31 in an exciting game with Landon C and Grant P for Muscatine and Norton EC Clapp P for Washington, umpire Horace Swineford.
Thirty years ago G W Dilliway purchased the late J G Gordon’s store property for 6060 dollars. He plans to remodel the front section and extend the building to the alley, with Dilliway to occupy the premises.
The Eagle Grove Eagle argues the governor is a reformer for whom office is essential and suggests he may pursue another gubernatorial bid in the near future.
Ex athlete Muldoon remains connected to boxing as the Waterloo Times-Tribune notes he could not have improved his advertising reach and still shows signs of ringcraft in discussions.
Twenty years ago today Mr Walton recorded a temperature of 54 degrees and a rainfall of .23 inches last night reflecting the local weather note.
Ten years ago Mamie Detleff died of membranous croup at West Front street. Civil engineers arrive aboard the steamer Dubuque to survey the North and South railroad. the remaining crew will join tomorrow. A double wedding at 805 East Seventh Street unites Effie A Detleff Kirk with Joseph Kirk of Ladora and Grace M Detleff Huffman with Emmet E Huffman.
Fall of Springdale fore noon at Boyd Eves home then afternoon departure to Des Moines for the state fair. Numerous neighbors and relatives travel past week visiting families in Marengo Muscatine Cedar Rapids West Liberty and Burlington while others sell property and attend events at the fair.
West Liberty Iowa reports Miss Persis Sheldon leaving the Iowa City Homeopathic hospital after four weeks of eye treatment. She and her mother plan to seek a Chicago specialist. The town notes other visits, arrivals, and illnesses among local residents and guests through the week.
A fragment referencing Rex E Beach's novel The Spoilers urges readers to cut out and keep the item for future reading. No further details or publication context are provided.
In a crowded casino scene, Glenister’s ruthless run of luck draws challengers led by Cherry Malotte and the Bronco Kid. The Kid reveals a plan to signal a cheating scheme using a sand tell, while the audience watches a tense battle between gambler pride and danger behind the tables.
Sigourney Iowa residents and visitors are listed from Aug 26. Mrs Frank Wallace and Miss Fern Stone visited Richland. Will Beatty escorted band leader Innes to Martinsburg for a ten oclock train after his concert. Numerous relatives and friends from Keota Excelsior Springs Marys ville What Cheer and other towns visit Sigourney or travel for shows and events.
Mrs S C Baker returns home after Cedar Rapids visit. Co V McGillivray and daughter ride to Watertown to visit brother John and plan Davenport relatives. Mr and Mrs John Betzine attend West Liberty fair. Mrs John Hearring and daughter return to Fulton Illinois after visiting Chas McGillivray. I C Wood travels to West Liberty for the fair. Mrs T J Kelly of Wilton visits daughter near Rochester this week.
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M regular meeting on the first Tuesday evening each month W A Seo and S L Johnson officers. Washington Chapter No 4 RAM convocation second Friday monthly with W McCoy KE K L Johnson secretary. Webb Council of Regal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly in Steins? bail with G D Lesotte and L Johnson. De Molay Commandery No 1 KT regular conclave Wednesday each month with G D Lestoue and H Graf recording.
visiting chief invited to extend meetings at a K V U Temple. Dr H Johnson and Sachem M P Got attend. Muscatine Camp 108 of the Modern Woodmen of America holds weekly meetings Tuesday evenings at Woodmen Hall Olds Block. W E K Ashton consul J A Leyda clerk.
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