Official Paper Publisher Muscatine Circulation Claim
The notice states D. Throop as publisher and claims the official status of the paper for City and County. It boasts circulation greater than any other Muscatine paper combined and at least three times that of any other daily. It lists Newark and Chicago offices with named staff in charge at Nassau Street and Marquette Building respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Representatives
Newark
Nassau Street
la Coste & Jdaxweill
Chicago
Marquette L
Kayue & Young
Terms to Subscribers for Daily and Weekly Journals
The Daily Journal is issued every evening during the week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and Friday nights. It is delivered to the city by carrier and collected for weekly 10 cents. Pully one year by mail 3.00 bemmi-Weekly one year 1.50.
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Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal outlines local agencies for reader convenience with spots at East Hill East 20d street South Muscatine and nearby grocery and drug stores including Clay Reeese Grocery W F Mirsch's Grocery End of street car track Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J W H Fuller Grocery.
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The
Journal
East Hill
Clay Reeese
East 20d
South Muscatine
W. F. Mirsch’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. WH. Fuller
Fragmented telephones and offices noted in chaotic OCR text
The readable fragments mention Bell and Geil offices and garbled references to telephone services. No clear event, date, or entities beyond these names. Summary focuses on the unclear OCR snippet and the presence of office references.
Muscatine Journal Circulation Statement for November 1907
Sworn detailed circulation statement for Muscatine Journal in November 1907 lists daily and Sunday circulation figures. The figures show a range around six to six thousand copies with varied days and percentages, reflecting total reported circulation for the month.
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Muscatine Journal
Lance Aes
Inaaer Sun
Coe Us
Muscatine Journal Sworn Printing Figures for November 1907
Frank D. Throop publisher sworn to the accuracy of November 1907 circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal. Notary William R. Jayne attested December 2, 1907.
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Frank D. Throop
Publishe Muscatine Co
State of
Iowa
William R. Jayne
Notary Publ
Kulp trial recalls Davenport prize fight incident in Iowa
The Kulp trial in Des Moines hints at a guilty verdict for the young captain of the guards. Governor Cummins faces political backlash for his militia action to curb prize fighting, drawing mixed reactions from ministers and reform groups while Iowa Methodists critique his selective enforcement.
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Kulp
Des Moines
Military Board
Davenport
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Muscatine
Tabernacle
Iowa Methodist
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cummins
Scott County
Cummins Faces Backlash Over Prize Fight and Saloon Law
The article argues Gov. Cummins faced opposition from supporters after moving to enforce the law against prize fighting while being harsher toward saloons. It notes his Davenport campaign speech stirred German voters by labeling his opponent a church member and Prohibitionist. It suggests his shifts may cost him friends and impact re election prospects amid a Davenport incident.
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Cummins
Davenport
Iowa
Gov. Cummins
Senator Allison in Washington Amid Delay Over Murder Reward
The aged Senator Allison attends duties in Washington while Des Moines faced a slow response to a reward offer for suspect Harry Jones. Acting Governor Johnny Briar could not act, causing a costly delay in Iowa authorities’ effort to resolve the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Washington
Nestor
Senate
Iowa
Des Moines
Harry Jones
Johnny Briar
Court martial figures span nations in wartime history
Captain Kulp faces court martial while Gen. Stoessel, notable among Russian generals for resisting retreat, begins his own court martial in St. Petersburg amid the ongoing Japan-Russia conflict.
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Kulp
Stoessel
St. Petersburg
No Church Goer Alone No More in Muscatine
A Muscatine resident notes that being nonreligious is no longer lonely as many people share the secular stance and kindness attracts companionship. The piece reflects a shift in communal norms and acceptance beyond Billy Sunday era revivalism.
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Muscatine
Billy Sunday
Handwriting on the Wall Cited in Allison Support Debate
The passage argues that loyalty to Allison defines partisan support, declaring that being against Allison excludes one from the relevant group. It frames the choice as clear and unavoidable, urging alignment with Allison as the apparent future path.
Governor urged to enforce mulct law in Iowa
The Harlan Republican argues the governor can order the attorney general to close an illegal saloon just as to stop a prize fight. It says the law is the same in both cases and that enforcement would meet duty and earn public commendation amid mixed opinions on saloon enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senator Dolliver Slanders Iowa Voters In Strife Debate
The Car roll Herald rejects Dolliver’s claim that Iowans are tired of strife and calls it a vile slander. It argues politicians push this tactic to gain office while asserting Iowa's people are patriotic and loyal to the state's best interests.
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The
Carroll Herald
Dolliver
Herald
Iowa
Iowa GOP unity urged by Estherville Vindicator editor
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican argues harmony in Iowa GOP ranks. It favors nominating A. B. Funk of Spirit Lake or B. F. Carroll, the state auditor, for governor. It would oppose Warren Garst, calling him an offensive foe if discord is sought.
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Iowa
Estherville
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
B. F. Carroll
Warren Garst
Banks Delay Until Confidence Rises, Republican Says
The Decorah Republican compares banks to boys learning to swim in spring. They believe the water is warm and favorable but hesitate at the brink. Soon they will take the plunge, and everything will turn out well.
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Decorah
What didn't Allison do inquiry replaces past question
The Hartley Journal notes a shift in phrasing from What has Allison done? to What didn't Allison do? in recent days, reflecting a change in focus or framing.
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Hartley Journal
Allison
Governor’s pledge claim questioned by liquor interests
The Sac Sun notes the governor last year stated he did not obligate himself to liquor interests and had no pledges to redeem, framing the remark as a denial of commitments to the alcohol industry.
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Sac Sun
Reminiscences of Long Ago 50 Years Ago Wilton
A four lecture series at the new Congregational church in Wilton to aid in fitting it for services. Rev D Rowles announces the first two lectures by Rev Guernsey of Davenport. Also notes a city council meeting about a future plan to discuss building the Galesburg railroad and a public meeting outcome.
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Wilton
D. Rowles
Mr. Eaton
Sixth Street
United Brethren Church
James Mahin
Young People
M. E
Charles T. McCampbell
First Congregational Church
F. O. Clymer
Wm. Gordon
M. L. Mikesell
Chestnut Street
S. H. Parvin
Ben E. Lilly
Ed P. Day
Phillip Stein
Benjamin Beach
J. P. Fox
William Kincaid
George Meyer
Fred Teller
Minnie Welstein
Riverside
Fred Byer
Gusta Rupert
Muscatine Hive
Nat-u-ritch's bond with Jim exposed in last stand tale
Jim Carston keeps his secret tied to Nat-u-ritch as his son Hal greets him at the cabin. Petrie questions legitimacy and future, while Jim explains a life of isolation born from a bear dance, saving his own life, and an enduring, unquestioned devotion that won’t let him return home.
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Hal
Jim
Green River
Petrie
Nat-u-ritch
Malcolm
Mr. Petrie
Son
England
Malcolm Petrie
Agency
Maverick
Death's
Jackson's
Nat-u-rithh
Chapter Twenty Two Portrait of a Desolate West
The scene follows solicitor Malcolm Petrie reflecting on a boy sent West by desperate parents. Petrie recalls past failures and foresees new trouble as he comforts the child and notes the Wynnegate features amid the ache in Jim and Diana’s company. The line about living today and tomorrow but never yesterday underscores the mood.
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Malcolm Petrie
Fort Duchesne
Diana
Mr. Petrie
Jim
Petrie
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Muscatine Citizen
Uric acid, a bodily poison expelled by the kidneys, is blamed for back aches neuralgia and other pains. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as the prompt remedy that clears uric poison, improving kidney function and blood health. John Koehler testifies to long illness relief after using the pills from J J Havercamp's drug store.
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Doan
Dean
John Koehler
West Seventh Street
Muscatine
J. J. Havercamp
Joint Board Proceedings and Local Notices of Muscatine County
The Muscatine and Louisa counties board of supervisors met in adjourned joint session in Muscatine to discuss Drainage District Number Three with a single bid from R J Phelps of Carbon Cliff Illinois for Sections 1-4. Section 5 to be built under engineer F A Macdonald with material purchased by a joint committee. Other items include local obituaries church notices and utility company meetings with elections of officers and trustees in Springdale Rochester and surrounding communities.
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Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
Louisa and
Court House
Wm. Wilson
C. N. Johnston
D. W. V. Herrick
Louisa County
W. H. Fishburn
R. T. Shannon
A. C. Noble
M. J. Shellabarger
George J. Lang
Muscatine County
X. Grosjean
Hoffman Levee
R. J. Phelps
Carbon Cliff
Ilinois
Noble
Shellabarger
Illinois
Lang
F. A. Macdonald
A. S. Lawrence
Muscatine Co
Exemption Granted for Pulaski Lodge 107 I O O F Taxes
Supervisors meet Saturday December 7 1907 with all members present. Pulaski Lodge 107 I O O F petitions exemption from taxes on 8S ½ Lot 3 Block 44 Wilton for charitable use granted. Cedar township trustees recommend staying taxes on Chauncey Lewis and Henry Verink guardian for Mrs Ann Barkman due to inability to contribute to public revenue. Adjourned to joint session with Louisa county board. County Auditor.
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Pulaski Lodge
Wilton
Cedar Township
Chauncey Lewis
Henry Verink
Ann Barkman
Social Notes From Springdale and Nearby Areas
Miss Rubie Lewis of Cedar Falls visited Springdale and surrounding towns. Pierce of the Pedee neighborhood did business in Springdale. The Mather, Eves, and Todd families enjoyed Thanksgiving at Mr and Mrs W S Finefield’s Rochester home. The Epworth League in Springdale held a social at Mrs William Kennedy’s property.
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M. FE
Mr. Pierce
Pedee
Springdale
J.C. Young
Tipton
Sheriff Barkley
Cedar River
Hannah Phelps
Mary A. Tatum
Friends’ Church
Laura Townsend
West Branch
Lawrie Tatum
United States
Tatum
Friends
Henry Negus
Iowa City
W. B. Ellyson
Inez Cunningham
Edith Garnes
Muscatine
L. A. Todd
Leo Ridenours
Maggie Heald
Joseph Wright
Centerdale
Wright
Cedar County
G. G. Wright
Rochester and Springdale Telephone Company
Charles E. Mather
F. G. Reeve
J. W. Eves
Edward Negus
A. D. Linn
George Phelps
Tillman Todd
H. F. Lewis
F. W. Reeve
C. E. Mather
J. C. Linn
Rochester
William Mather
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Penn
Charles Stotler
Chicago
William Kennedy
W. C. Phelps
Clara Pearson
Jennie Kessler
Edith Walters
Harry McCann
Highland Telephone Company
Yankey Corner
Iowa
Rubie Lewis
Cedar Falls
Pierce
Mather
Todd
W. S. Finefield
Epworth League
Tipton Event Highlights And Local Visits Last Weekend
On Saturday a group of individuals including William Test Paul Morehead Wilson Sidwell and A H Pearson were elected officers and directors of the company. They elected their own officers. Mr and Mrs G B Hutcheson visited friends and relatives at Tipton on Sunday.
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William Test
Paul Morehead
Wilson Sidwell
A. H. Pearson
Mrs
G. B. Hutcheson
Tipton
Local Notes and Births in Foster Area
Foster ll reports a daughter born December 11 to Mr and Mrs W P Downey and a son born December 6 to Mr and Mrs W C Krueger. Mrs George Freyermuth returns from Muscatine. Mrs T Watson visits Muscatine to aid cousin Mrs Theodore Steen who died Sunday. funeral Wednesday at two. Carrie Freyermuth visits Muscatine. Pine Bluff M E Ladies plan luncheon December 18 at Mrs John Morse. Isaac Foster and daughter visit near Muscatine at Mr and Mrs Joe Bowser’s. Lee Reise visits Martin Freise near Eliza Illinois.
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Steen
Carrie Freyermuth
Muscatine
Pine Bluff
Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa
In Muscatine County Iowa on December 9 1907 the district court clerk opened and read a document alleged to be the last will of John Hahn Sr deceased A hearing is set for December 31 1907 at 9 o clock a m to determine probate Interested parties may appear and show cause Muscatine December 10 1907 W S McKee Clerk of the District Court Carskaddan Burk Pepper Attorneys
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State of
Iowa
Muscatine County
Said
John Hahn
Said County
District Court
Muscatine
W. S. McKee
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
Torneys
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Mary Peck
Lizzie Hurlbut
Fred Nesper
W. Hine
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Picket
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Faversham
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Harper & Bros
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