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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
3
The fragment from a historic Muscatine paper mentions the Journal Printing Co and publisher BF VHROOP with L. P. Loomis as managing editor. It touts city and county coverage and claims circumsion guarantees exceeding other local papers. The text references Associated Press and local newspaper groups in a period-voice summary.
The daily journal notes a semi weekly veurbal issue of ten pages with a weekly carrier circulation. It lists prices of 6 000 beli weekly and 1 50 per year for yearly delivery.
Fragment lists locations and names including New York address 46 W. Sain Sr and La Cosie Maxwell and Chicago address 750 Marguette Building with avenue and lounge noted.
The Journal catalogs city agencies and shops including East Adil and East 2nd street groceries, South Linsentine and W. FB. Mikschi groceries, Oregon street, W. C. A. Basei's Drug Store, Vershey avenue, Keckierville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J. H. Buller Grocery, and the editorial office on Bell.
Sworn detailed circulation statement lists monthly totals for the Musskaline Journal. Figures show daily and page counts with numbers such as 5,865 and 6,505, plus overall totals like 160,320. The document enumerates circulation by date and distribution, reflecting fluctuations across the month.
F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that the above number of copies were printed and circulated during July 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa. Notary L Bihmeier attests on August 6, 190 F.
A lengthy editorial reflects on Iowa political despair as Bryan’s tariff stance dampens Democratic prospects and Des Moines hosts a harmony conference that dissolves factional feuds. It notes some lingering bitterness but praises the unity achieved and foresees a historic consolidation despite calls for a special legislative session.
The Iowa Journal endorses a primary where Republicans vote for the strongest candidate by popular vote. It urges unity after long partisan fights and praises harmony under a unified banner and leaders ready to face Democrats.
The passage follows a man facing a positive injunction and questioning whether it changes him into a hog. He recalls his elite school days, his cricket fame, and a troubled Oxford career ending with expulsion. He seeks a clearer sense of self while considering Angela Tempest and his trial.
The funeral of James Parsons who died in St. Louis was held at the George Baxter home and graveside at Oakridge cemetery with Rev. P. H. Green officiating. Pallbearers included Chas. Buckman and A. A. Atkins among others. Parsons, born July 23, 1851 in Leeds England, had lived in St. Louis for 25 years and leaves brothers and sisters in England and the United States.
Long Ago reminiscence notes Muscatine leaving the switch as trains will run Chicago to Muscatine or Washington without changing cars. Iowa City passengers must change at Wilton for eastbound service. West Liberty academy prep begins September 1. William N. Byers recovers from a gunshot injury. Pat Healey improves water tanks on Iowa avenue for street sprinkling.
Col Keeler commends fine grape varieties Black Hamburgh Royal Muscadine Roxe Chas sels and Muscat Hamburg. The wharf bustled with the arrival of Rock Island packets Addie Johnson and Keithsburg, docking in quick succession with Addie Johnson slightly ahead, maintaining a steady Rock Island lead.
A large crowd gathered last night at the Mittman home to honor the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mittman while news notes the promotion of W Scott Berry to the repair shops of the C R I and P Railroad in this city.
Twenty years ago a sweet baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Theron Thompson marking a joyful addition to the family.
A party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Plumly in honor of Miss Bessie Osborne of Dubuque with social games and refreshments. Charles E. Martin, a Nichols teacher, departs for Valparaiso Ind to attend school. Lang J. Patterson of Omaha, visiting, returns home. County Attorney Hanley reports Joseph Hanley leaving camp Major Tillie with a nurse for Muscatine and due home Sunday night at 11 40.
The narrative traces Guy Charteris a hunter famed for expeditions from the Arctic to Somaliland and Manchuria. His romance with Cynthia Charteris fades as he pursues pleasure, while Cynthia envies a future she imagines for him. Angela Tempest, John's wife, appears as a reforming ideal that may not come to pass.
Advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It promises $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure and urges sending for circulars.
Misses Dot Gardner and Mabel Gentzler of Columbus Junction spent Sunday at the John De Harpporte home. Mrs. Sarah Richardson and daughter Cora and son Clayton visit relatives at Allerton. Howard Stewart returns from Colorado. Melvin Spencer of Jennings, Kansas visits parents J. B. Spencer. Mrs. J. M. Roberts of Chicago visits her mother Phoebe McKenzie. Mrs. Rebecka Weigle comes from Lacey South Carolina to see brother J. E. Weigle. A. J. Peterson and son D. A. Peterson go to Des Moines for the state fair. Mrs. Ehlers and daughter Martha depart for Chicago after visiting H. D. Hazlett.
At the John Maurer Sr and Mrs Maurer home near Wilton Iowa Aug 24 a large gathering commemorated the 50th wedding anniversary of John Maurer Sr and wife with their six children present. A 90 member dinner followed and a Moscow Perky photographer captured the group. Frank and William Duffee left for Des Moines to attend the state fair while the Rexroth family visited William Marolf who has bought a farm near West Liberty and will move next spring.
The General Demand for a simple pleasant liquid laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co. presents an ethical, known-value remedy. Buy genuine manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co. only, sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
Mrs Dr Smythe and daughter Maud visit relatives in Cairo this week. Miss Elsie McClennan visits relatives in Burlington. Harold Bergen arrived home Monday from New Mexico.
Morning Sun locals attended the Burlington circus and carnival this week. Miss Deihl of Wapello visited Miss Vivian Vettrees. Several families and visitors, including Lowrey Wilson and Delle Courts, were noted in town.
A patent medicine ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent dangerous abdominal surgery. It promotes the pills as painless purifiers priced at 25 cents and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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