Journal Printing Co. Official Paper of City and County
The Journal Printing Co. publishes The Journal, with J. D. Throop as publisher. It markets itself as the official paper for city and county, boasting circulation superiority over competing Wisconsin papers and affiliations with press associations. Office addresses include La Crosse and Muscatine, with a Chicago bureau at 700 Marquette Building.
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Chicago
Marquette Building
Feyue & Avuuug IL ChuUige
Daily and Weekly Journal Subscription Terms
Terms to Subscribers. The Daly Journal is issued every evening six days a week except Sunday. The Daily Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday. Daly delivered to the city by carrier and collected for weekly lucents per week. Daily, one year, by mail. $3.00. Daily Weekly, one year. $1.50.
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Daly Journal
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Beai- Weekly
Uigdia
Agencies list for city readers by The Journal
The Journal announces agency outlets across the city for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill Clay Roeese Grocery Mast 2nd Street South Muscatine W G Rimkschs Grocery E Kead of street car track WwW C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J G Fuller Grocery.
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East Hill
Clay Roeese
Mast 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. G. Rmiksch
Ekead
C. A. Busch
Hershey
Circulation Figures For Muscatine Journal November 1907
Sworn circulation statement for November 1907 lists daily and average copies of Muscatine Journal. Publisher I F Throop swears to print and circulate 6082 as average with monthly totals varying from 6200 to 6400 copies. Notary William R Jayne attests on December 2, 1907.
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Muscatine Journal
Aise
Uaelkees
Celiac Eam Sa
Throop
Frank D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
William R. Jayne
Reward urged after double murder in Muscatine County home
In a plea for justice officials push for state help and a reward of at least 200 dollars to capture the killer. Muscatine County plans to supplement with a family offer, urging citizens’ active support to ensure punishment by the courts.
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Muscatine County
John Mitchell to receive $20,000 purse on retirement
The United Mine Workers of America plan a substantial testimonial for John Mitchell upon his retirement due to ill health. Leaders praise his service to unionism and public welfare, claiming no labor figure has earned more from followers or the movement than he.
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United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
European trial on a husband and wife murder case
In Europe St Leger Goold and his wife were tried for murdering a woman staying at their home. Both were found guilty. Goold received life imprisonment while his wife was sentenced to death. The author notes that a similar case at home might have different outcomes.
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Europe
St. Leger Goold
Goold
National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Session at Washington
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress meets in Washington with representation from every state including Alaska and Hawaii. The body stands for a broad, practical push for inland waterway improvements rather than a single project.
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Union
Alaska
Hawaii
Congress
Waterways Ambition Promises Expanded Power and Reach
A concise note expresses support for river and canal improvements, celebrating expanded authority and stronger capabilities for the waterway system and its management. The statement frames future projects as boosting commerce and regional development through enhanced infrastructure and governance.
Fighting Bob Evans Heads Naval Cruise to Pacific
Fighting Bob Evans sails to Hampton Roads to assume command of the fleet for a famous cruise toward the Pacific. The note underscores the fleet's readiness and hints at lively exploits ahead while inviting nations to recall the navy's growing capability.
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Bob” Evans
Hampton Roads
Pacific
Clarke favored as strong governor candidate in Iowa
The Creston Advertiser endorses Adel resident George W. Clarke for governor, praising his willingness to engage in conflicts yet avoid bitter antagonism and noting his broad, tolerant views. The Cedar Rapids Gazette urges fair assessment of Davenport, calling it a substantial, progressive American city with industrious citizens deserving credit.
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Creston Advertiser
George W. Clarke
Adel
Iowa
Davenport
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Sodom Or
Gomorish
Osage News Questions Governor Dismissal Power
The Osage News doubts a proposal to grant the governor power to dismiss negligent officials. It argues dismissal would require cause, fairness would push officials to defend themselves, and action would be too tardy to be effective.
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Osage News
Governor’s Davenport speech risks trouble with community
The Nevada Representative says the governor made a Davenport speech that could embroil him with the community if he backs it up. He adds that failing to back it up would prove the governor’s words are always good, with no question about it.
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Nevada
Davenport
Bryan portrait examined by Cedar Rapids Republicans
The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes a critic saying Mr. Bryan is always impossible on reflection. It notes that while he may appear heroic and attractive at first glance, closer analysis shows him as an impossibility for any great office.
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Bryan
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Mason City Republican Voices Alarm on Roosevelt Reelection
A Mason City Republican warns against the country voting Roosevelt for another term, calling the prospect a deplorable blunder and urging voters to reconsider. The remark reflects partisan concern during the presidential question being discussed locally.
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Roosevelt
Mason City
Third terms have no terrors for the Freeman-Tribune
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune cites the presidents and local officials as ready to accept third terms, indicating broad political tolerance. A president and a township trustee are both mentioned as examples of figures not fearing third terms.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
United States
Prohibition Seen as National Policy Within Ten Years
The Charles City Intelligencer argues that prohibition will become the settled policy of every state in the union within the next decade, reflecting a strong anti alcohol stance and expectation of nationwide legality.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Union
Garst Plans in Davenport Questioned by Capita
The Des Moines Capital asks what would Garst do in Davenport, framing speculation around his possible actions and strategies in the city venture. The query reflects interest in Garst’s approach to local opportunities and governance.
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Garst
Davenport
Des Moines
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Claims Quick Wound Healing
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts and wounds. It promises fast recovery from razor wounds gunshot injuries and minor piercings, and guarantees results. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Hazel Dell News Roundup
Hazel Dell Illinois reports a horse incident after a Sunday Muscatine meeting. local swine sales occurred at Oneida and Joy. Christ Krueger cut by barb wire. Rev Richardson to preach at Hazel Dell church Sunday at 3 PM. Thanksgiving society dinner at Mrs John Powell drew 100 plus attendees. Mrs John Price improving. John Hays in town for business. Arch Reed in Normal New Jersey. Mr and Mrs John Boruff hosted about 70 guests. Pearl Watson visited Henry Krueger. Edward Becker John Hays and James Fowler attended revival in Muscatine. carpenters started a new barn for Herman Muchow.
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Hazel Dell
Ill
Harry Platt
Buffalo Prairie
Muscatine
Harry
John Price
Gustus Machow
Oneida
James Kennedy
Christ Krueger
Richardson
John Powell
John Hays
Arch Reed
Normal
John Boruff
Miss Pearl Watson
Henry Krueger
Edward Becker
James Fowler
Herman Muchow
Reminiscences and Local News From Muscatine County
Forty years ago venison reports from Illinois deer kills near the city. The Occalion ferry limited by high wind and ice. Old Settlers of Scott County meet for eleventh time. Marriages include John Wesson to Eliza C Rowe and Edward Gilbert to Caroline Stafford. A work accident severs an ear, later repaired by surgery. A festival features a stone woman, Mrs. F H Stone, drawing crowd curiosity.
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Illinois
Schwab
Ferry
Old Settlers
Old Settlers Association of
Scott County
Old
Distressing Accident at Hershey’s Mill
The Congregational church ladies thank Mr Turner and all who helped in their entertainment success. August Bier man suffers a severe accident at Hershey’s mill where he is employed earlier this week. While engaged at his work he...
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Congregational Church
Turner
August Bierman
Hershey's Mill
Bud and Sheriff clash at Maverick era ranch welcome
Bud arrives with his posse to the ranch and shakes hands with Sheriff Jim Carston while seeking shelter for the night. Clarke and Bill assess Bud’s power. a fatal agency incident is recounted. Jim gently confronts Bill about leaving, urging him to seek a new job, and promises to help if possible.
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Jim
Maverick
Big Bill
Howdy
Mr. Carston
Carston
Clarke
Bill
Sheriff
Shorty
Cash Hawkins
Toohey family to return to Quincy this evening
20 years ago Patrick Toohey and family were expected from Quincy to resettle in the city. West Liberty reported the death of Bazel Brooks' wife Sunday evening, a severe blow to him, she had been married only a year or two.
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Patrick Toohey
Quincy
West Liberty
Bazel Brooks
Cedar county rabbit hunt eclipses records in six hours
A 106 year old note reports Peter Daut aided by two men to kill 268 rabbits in six hours near Cedar county. The tale, told via George Lindle’s grocery, hints at plenty of rabbits left for more sport while noting a Muscatine paper misreported President McKinley’s death.
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George Lindle
Cedar County
Peter Daut
Muscatine
President McKinley
Bud and Jim Plan Final Ranch Sale Amid Souring Trust
Near noon Bud seeks Jim for hospitality and a final night on the ranch as the horses remain in bad shape. Jim agrees, and Bud and Clarke are watched as Bill and Bud discuss a forthcoming sale, with Tabuwana visiting, all setting up continued suspense.
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Bud
Jim
Bill
Clarke
Tabuwana
Local Gossip Notes From The County
Mrs John Kaufman of Waverly Ta visits relatives and reviews old scenes while Mr Pike of Nicolas Ia accompanies his son and the Maurer family welcomes a new son born December 1st. Frank Mathews of Clinton Ia canvassed for Sherman Nursery Co of Charles City Ia and Fred Maurer of Chadron Neb arrived for a family visit.
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Nicolas
John Kaufman
Waverly
Henry Maurer
Frank Mathews
Clinton
Sherman Nursery Co
Charles City
Fred Maurer
Chadron
Neb
Borufts celebrate 19th wedding anniversary at Thanksgiving
Hazel Dell reports Mr. and Mrs. John Boruft of Ferdinand marked their 19th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving eve November 28. Several locals attended. Other items include travel, visits, cattle shipments, and local improvements among residents such as George Rausch, Reynold Hayes, Cat Vanatta and Guy Potter.
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Hazel Dell
John Boruft
Ferdinand
George Rausch
Muscatine
Thomas Fisher
John Powell
Edgington
John Vanatta
Henry Bridgford
Prince
Guy Potter
Buffalo Prairie
Sherman Powell
Chicago
Will Powell
Floyd Hessman
Oscar Peterson
Joy
Reynold Hayes
Rock Island
Sunflower Ridge Social and Local Movements
Residents of Sunflower Ridge attend W A Sundays Muscatine meeting and report numerous visits and callers from Muscatine New Era and nearby towns. Movements include hog deliveries to Miss Mabel Brownawell Leverich Normal attendance and several residents visiting relatives or passing through.
White Prairie Couple Enjoys Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Sclosser are enjoying a quiet holiday gathering in White Prairie as news of the season brings neighbors together.
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White Prairie
Ernst Sclosser
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