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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal Printing Co is described as the official paper of city and county with circulation guaranteed above 61, asserting it exceeds other Muscatine papers by at least three times that of any rival daily.
The Journal announces new agency offices in New York at 140 Nassau Street and Chicago at 750 Marquette Building with firms La Coste Maxwell and Payne Young. satellite agencies listed include East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street Morse Washburn's Grocery end of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West HM Sbharrar's Grocery.
Readable fragments indicate Bell Telephone business and editorial office locations in Missinsign Valley with scattered letters suggesting street or office designations. No coherent events or dates are present to establish a full notice.
F D Throop publisher swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 5 550 copies during July 1907. Notary William R Jayne witnesses the oath in Muscatine County Iowa on August 12 1907.
Governor Cummins urges county and township officers to attend the Iowa Good Roads Association meeting and the Iowa Highway Commission school in Council Bluffs. With strong citizen support the event is expected to be a great success. Good roads are vital to Iowa’s prosperity and deserve broad backing.
The White Sox, famed as world champions last year, faced a tough summer trying to live up to a reputation that now seems too large for them. Their rough season contrasts with expectations behind the team as they encounter the Cubs.
A Chicago baseball round up notes the White Sox remain in the pennant chase despite criticism and fortune turning against them. Mayor Duncombe of Ft. Dodge is quoted lampooning the American league leaders as Detroit Cleveland and Philadelphia vie for first place.
A newspaper man predicts Bryan will be the presidential nominee and win next year, arguing advertising crafted his fame. The piece notes Bryan is among the highest paid lecture attractions due to nationwide press notoriety, while conceding some ability exists beyond media exploitation.
Waterloo voters defeat a proposal granting a long term franchise to the local water company in exchange for water quality improvements and other benefits. The article notes rising difficulty in securing public utility franchises and questions whether public ownership concerns or costs influence the outcome. The piece ends by saying the next move will be watched with interest.
The paper notes optimistic predictions for next year under the new primary law. It doubts major improvements over current methods and says multiple trials and many amendments are needed before it matches the promised benefits.
Advo cating exemption of monies and credits from taxation, local papers circle Henry George theory of single tax. They argue that as long as a large percentage of such property escapes taxation, the system remains ineffective.
Local man S. B. Holden of Grand Rapids reports relief from liver sluggishness constipation and kidney inactivity after using Dr A W Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills. Advertisement promises rapid easy cure and offers 25c per box with free sample requests from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
Fifty years ago August 30 was Sunday and August forty years ago featured a new kraut cutter by Henry Auer. The device is simple and efficient, operable by one person. A model is on display at Fred Giesenhaus grocery on Second Street. The issue also notes the death of Hon. James Wilson, U.S. minister to Venezuela, brother-in-law of the editor, and a marriage between Jasper Williams and Navine M. Webster on the 28th at the bride’s brother’s home followed by a short wedding journey.
At the convention in Wapello yesterday N M Letts of Lettsville was nominated for representative E E Smith for treasurer J B Gibboney for auditor A Ellis for sheriff John Huston for surveyor D Helmick for superintendent and Dr Tustison for coroner Barnums undivided great circus will
The discussion centers on equalizing status across classes within the school system. Officials argue for uniform treatment and access, while some stakeholders warn of potential drawbacks to consolidation.
The article notes a Wisconsin man finding a preparation to preserve ice forever and jokes about not forgetting the receipt until spring. It then quips about finding a way to bypass the coal man, suggesting life would be brighter with such a discovery.
The northern news notes Mr. Wellman has not begun the balloon voyage to the pole. One of his airships suffered an accident and the journey may be postponed to a future season. The world awaited his first trial with bated breath.
This week proves tough for fairs but West Liberty can celebrate choosing the ideal week for its annual exposition. Local organizers note strong attendance and community support despite broader challenges.
The state fair faces multiple troubles this year, casting a pall over the event with financial strains and organizational challenges. Organizers warn of reduced attendance and potential program cutbacks alongside lingering setbacks from prior years.
The Mason City Times-Herald questions whether the Dolliver and Allison successions will be decided at the June state primary. It notes Dolliver’s Dubuque visit and Allison’s early announcement as signs he ties his political future to the veteran figure.
The Waterloo Reporter asserts strong and nearly unanimous opposition to any repeal of the tax. It says the public cannot understand taxing one form of wealth while another form escapes the collector.
The Creston Advertiser says Congressman Smith and many others would seek the senatorship if not for the primary law. The law, it notes, tends to reduce candidates and concentrate faction strength on a single man.
A Nevada Representative argues Garst’s refusal should help him, noting reasons he should not be governor but insisting they do not suggest he lacks the will to govern himself.
The Iowa City Republican notes reformers face a dilemma as they are not aligned with Roosevelt or Taft and may have to accept Taft as a second choice. The remark frames the political friction within reform circles without endorsing either candidate.
The Marion Register cautions readers that it is too early to gamble on which party will nominate the 1908 president, noting that bets are unsafe and uncertain at this stage.
A Fort Dodge Messenger report quotes Allison declaring a stop to the repeated jab about old age illness and senility causing withdrawal, signaling a shift in how the gag is presented or perceived.
Leslie M. Shaw is identified as a Republican residential candidate in early filings, signaling a formal entry into local political contests. The announcement emphasizes party affiliation and candidacy status without broader campaign details.
Classified fragment states to cut out and keep The Spoilers by Rex E Beach. Instruction repeats the title and author, urging retention for future reading.
Twenty years ago this week two marriages occurred in Muscatine Adolph Peetz and Bertha Penske wed August 29 1887 Rev H C Fack officiating Henry Edgington and Nettie Stickmeir married August 27 1887 Rev A Davidson in Muscatine Also noted a well attended funeral for Henry Climer with pallbearers J J Hoopes L A Kerr I Mauck B F Mull P B Speer and William Gordon Rev S H Parvin officiating
In Nome Helen and Judge Stillman attend a formal ball. He worries over the harsh northern social scene while she endures cold treatment from prominent Nome women, prompting a resolve to stay and face the challenge. The judge muses on aging and duty while Helen aims to prove herself in a new world.
Postmaster elect Roach and wife came home from Chicago last evening. He is confined to his room but expects to be out soon after recovering from cab accident injuries with no bones broken. A Christian Endeavor meeting at First Congregational church featured reports by Frances E Hawley and Bertha Hoover on the San Francisco convention showing earnest spiritual work and character building.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette questions why Iowa should not back Gov. Cummins for president while the Davenport Times asks why not. The Clinton Herald praises Senator Allison for age and ambition as an honor rather than a disgrace.
Fredonia notes include visits from Mr and Mrs Joe Trimbell to Columbus Junction and relatives from Oskaloosa Indianapolis and nearby towns. Many calls and dinners list neighbors and travelers with sick lists and weekend activities among residents and out of town visitors.
Cure claims for coughs colds and related illnesses dominate ads from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. The copy touts Dr King's New Discovery with guaranteed results priced 50 cents and one dollar.
Arthur Letts of Letts Iowa visits J D Letts. Mrs Fred Crow and Miss Helen Olander visit Manlove home in South Muscatine. Lial Nagle spends Sunday with friends in Muscatine. Chas Baer of near Pine Mills in this vicinity Saturday. Mrs Isaac Meyers travels to Muscatine for her ill son Arthur. Johnny Wassink and daughter Gertie attend to business in Muscatine. J D Letts and Arthur Letts travel to Durant Iowa on Saturday.
In Nome McNamara confronts a man at a dance, demanding details about his wife’s actions at Miss Chester's, accusing a group of miners of shaming a girl and threatening personal consequences if he does not get answers. The confrontation ends with a vow of further pursuit as the scene continues.
The D M Riggs elevator burned Wednesday about 11 30 am with several thousand bushels of grain lost to fire and water. Insurance of 5000 may not cover the loss. Elmer Hinkley two died after a nine day illness. Funeral held Monday at home with Rev Black presiding and burial in Lone Tree cemetery. Various local residents attended or visited for the funeral and events as noted. School begins next Monday.
J B Murray traveled to Des Moines for the state fair last Tuesday. Several Cairo residents visited Wapello families and attended gatherings Sunday and Monday. Revs Hopkins and Wolfe begin tent meetings this week in Cairo.
Cheap Monday excursion rates invite buyers to the rich grain and stock country in South Dakota. The Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad completes a new extension offering fifteen day tickets at 15 dollars. Descriptive folder available by applying to Iowa Central agents or A B Cutts Minneapolis.
Eczema and pimples are claimed to be quickly and permanently cured by ZEMO a clean liquid for external use. The ad states ZEMO draws germs to the surface and destroys them leaving clear skin. Sample offered by E. W. Rose Med Co St Louis Mo All Druggists sell ZEMO sale via A. W. Morgan 107 West Second street
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