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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
3
The Dally Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal has 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday. Daily delivery in the city by carrier costs 10 cents per week. Weekly mail rates are 3 dollars per year and 1.60 for semi weekly.
The New York office at 8034 West 33rd Street is under Fayne and Young management while Chicago office at 15u Marquette Building is led by Fayne and Young.
The Journal announces city agencies for reader convenience. Listings include Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street, Soborg Bros. Grocery on Oregon Street, Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Chayka's Grocery in Keckierville, and J. H. Buller Grocery on West Hill.
Editorial office notes and telephone references appear in a fragmented Mississippi Valley newspaper item. The readable text mentions Bell and Belly addresses with unclear context and scattered dashes.
Sworn circulation statement shows 6 758 average copies printed and circulated in November 1908. Publisher I F D Throop completes oath before Notary Public F L Bihlmeier on December 1 1908.
A historical note recalls the Kaiser’s noted sense of humor when a poem mocked him and how an American’s rescue from an embarrassing moment came from German humor. It also mentions Admiral Coghlan, commander of the Raleigh, and his return to the United States after Manila Bay events.
A banquet without press drew attention as a recited poem offended some and amused the Kaiser, who later requested a copy. The piece mocked Germany and potential military bravado, provoking international representations before fading into memory.
The Ottumwa Courier exhorts punctuality in business noting how a single five minute delay cascades to hours lost in a year. It compares lateness to poor discipline, stressing regular hours and synchronized start times to maintain productive machine work.
A 1908 copyright notice outlines rights for The Soul of Groesus a tale by Gerald Villiers-Stuart. It indicates entering at Stationer's Hall and all rights reserved.
Dialogue reveals a wealthy American visitor evoking mixed impressions. The speaker notes American self-importance and detachment while Kitty observes his enigmatic presence among orchids, hinting at a hidden side as she imagines viewing the unseen back of a painted profile.
Nostalgic notes recount ice bound ferry and river channel activity over two days. The steamer Fred Lorenz with Parker as master arrived from La Crosse Wis and departed for St Louis with lard and furnishings. Other items include a lecture by Jacob Butler at Muscatine institute and local marriage, business and relocation notices.
Four decades ago Mr. Climer of Ohio bought the Newell property after a circuit of Davenport Des Moines and other cities before settling in Muscatine. Dr H McKennan plans to return to Florida for the winter, and Catholics observe Immaculate Conception with special services tomorrow.
30 years ago a young man named Fiedler formerly of this city died after being injured at the Skunk river bridge.
Twenty years ago C. C. Smith boasts improved speed and hops as a nine pound girl is born this morning. Boys reportedly smoke at his expense. Two marriages are recorded: Christ Herman to Ida Baker in this city by Justice Howard, and William Idle to Minnie Verink at the M E parsonage by Rev W G Wilson Cedar township residents.
Ten years ago the Muscatine Journal released a 32 page railroad edition marking the Muscatine North and South line completion with features and ads. A skating rink above the bridge was under construction to please skaters. Mrs S Loveless and her young daughter departed for a few weeks in Burlington Iowa.
Lady Donogle counsels her daughter Kitty on marriage to Mr. Vandraken as a test of love and social climbing. Kitty debates the back of portraits and a hidden painting, while the mother warns against pride and insists on strategic marriage for status. They plan to meet Eaton Squire and arrange the coming encounter.
Fabian Dare, wavering between orthodoxy and personal revelation, contemplates pursuing the church if he gains ten thousand pounds. His recent life has pushed him away from established doctrine, though he still longs to deliver his message through the Church.
Advertises Dr. Hale's Household Ointment as a quick permanent cure for eczema salt rheum scrofula ulcers and running sores. Claims suitability for every home and lists 25 cents price at drug stores or direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams New York.
Cedar Bethel and nearby communities share visits and departures. Miss Fay Wagner heads to Grandview then Gladwin to work at the John Colton home. Mrs. Lena Lowe toured Muscatine for business, Miss Nina Stineman begins a winter term, and families host relatives including Harve Ritter and wife from Letts.
A witty exchange notes that a husband will quit wasting money on cigars if his wife asks him, and a wife should love enough to press the request if he loves her in return.
The Grand presented Clyde Fitch's Girls with Mereman as the standout in a Sunday performance. The production drew a large audience for a Sunday show, praised for its clever writing, strong cast led by Bessie Toher as Pam, and impressive scenery and electrical effects. Honeymoon Trail is slated for Wednesday.
In Chicago the musical comedy Honeymoon Trail ran two hundred nights at the LaSalle Theatre. Harry Stone leads as a bakery salesman chasing rest while promoting his beans amid a Sleepy Hollow Rest Cure resort. The ensemble includes Dorothy Brenner Alma Youlin Bert Baker and Olive Vail delivering sparkling songs and dancing with a forty-strong chorus.
Public notice states the final estimate plate and schedule for sewerage improvements in Sub-sewerage District No 16 of Main Sewerage District No 1 in Muscatine Iowa. It covers Fifth street from Pine to Broadway Lin n street Spruce and Locust between Fourth and Fifth and lists assessment details and a hearing deadline December 17 1908 at 7 30 p m in the City Recorder's office.
Public notice announces final estimate plat and schedule for Sub-Sewerage District No 1 in Muscatine Iowa on file for inspection. Objections to the estimate assessment or prior proceedings must be filed in the City Recorder's office by 7 30 p m December 17 1908 for hearing by the City Council. Gustav Weis.
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