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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
F D Throop publisher and L P Loomis editor outline the Daily Journal as the official paper for Muscatine City and County. It notes circulation dominance and pricing for city delivery, weekly rates, and distant office locations in New York and Chicago.
The Journal lists urban agencies for readers convenience including East Uli Huribut Grocery on East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Puller Grocery.
Fragmentary clipping notes telephone and office references with scattered names and locations. No clear event or outcome, but hints at Bell Telephone related activity and a misprint filled page segment.
Sworn detail shows total copies printed and circulated with numbers 6,760 and 6,735 across multiple days and sections. Publisher F. D. Throop certifies November 1908 circulation figures before Notary Public F. L. Bihlmeier on December 1, 1908.
A lively defense rails against press attacks on Prince Helie De Sagan, praising his honor and deeds while noting his restraining cousin Boni De Castellane has begun suit against him. The piece frames restoration of reputation as uplifting and moral.
In a heated dispute over the guardianship of Anna Gould’s children, Maitre Lucien Jullemier portrays Prince De Sagan as educated, gallant, and honorable, contrasting him with Count de Gan who alleges mistresses and misconduct. The case centers on which parent or guardian should care for the youth, with De Sagan’s camp arguing for his suitability and the children’s welfare.
The Davenport Times observes that a convert eagerly seeks to persuade others to adopt a belief or reform. It highlights Pat Crowe who announces he has quit drinking and plans to lecture for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
A wealthy northern visitor in a southern Black settlement gave a dollar to the eldest boy, asking him to buy a Christmas turkey. The mother told the boy to fetch the turkey by the quickest method after the man left.
The paper credits the state department for recognizing the danger in Japanese war talk and for precautions aimed at a psychological effect. It says the stance remains unchanged with Japan since the recent agreement and that national positions are not shifted by the talk.
Readers recall a tale from Richmond Indiana about a girl and a rat story, prompting questions about duty and fairness in a local context.
A brutal murder in a Wapello saloon left Campbell dead within a day after a brawl sparked by heavy drinking. He was struck with a stool, fracturing his skull during a fight, as the season notes say navigation is closed for the year and water levels were favorable the 1858 season.
A Muscatine resident tells two light anecdotes about a secretary brother from a midwestern state university and family, including a Detroit trip, new attire, and a church aisle joke. The second tale recalls a girl misnaming an iced clam juice feast and confusing ice cream juice, provoking laughter.
A woman avoided a fractured skull after a fall when she landed on a rat at the foot of the stairs. The incident highlights the unexpected danger posed by the rodent and the resilience of the survivor.
In Des Moines Capital a commentary hopes that high living in Washington will not hinder statesmen from properly digesting the meat in the presidential message.
The Iowa City Republican remarks that Uncle Joe Cannon is now a tariff revisionist but notes he has not joined the Methodist church.
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery for babies with croup coughs or colds claiming instant relief and quick cure with 50 cents to 1 00 prices from Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store in a period tone.
Henry Halling of Dallas Iowa visits relatives in Sweetland with Elmer Miller and son Walter hosting over the Sabbath. Several attend Billy Sunday meetings in Muscatine. Clarence Raub tours Chicago and visits Janesville Wisconsin. May Holtz helps Mrs Ed Chamberlin. Glenn Miller works in Davenport. The Allen sale drew a good crowd. Various residents travel, visit, or work in nearby towns and attend the State Grange in Davenport.
In a tense scene Von Tarsenheim and Vandraken toast a dangerous experiment while Fabian stands apart. The setup reveals a glass case with vacuum tubes and a collar connected to switches and sponges, foreshadowing a perilous test that could challenge moral boundaries. Elsa exits in distress as her father bolts the door.
In a tense laboratory scene Von Tarsenheim hypnotizes Fabian and Vandraken using collars and electric devices. He prophesies telepathic control and astral influences as two men sit paralyzed on glass stools awaiting the next step. To Be Continued.
Mesdames J. T. Huffman and E. C. Snyder with Elberta traveled to Muscatine and stayed through Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and Myrtle left for West Union after a week with Mrs. W. A. Harper. Miss Bessie Chown of Wilton and Miss Myrtle Foster near Ar- are noted in this community snippet.
An advertisement states ZEMO a clean external liquid draws germs and toxins to the surface and destroys them. It claims instant relief and permanent cure for every form of skin or scalp disease. Sold everywhere with samples from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis and A. W. Morgan 107 W 2nd St.
The week includes Reform and Methodist Sunday schools preparing Christmas programs. Social visits involve Don and Mrs. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Tipton with William Sunday sermons, and departures to Dysart Ft. Dodge Lake Benton and Moline. A Ladies’ Aid Bazaar of the M E church cleared about 53 dollars and multiple residents hosted gatherings in Burlington and at home.
In Orono on December 11 Mr and Mrs Thompson Newton and family joined relatives at Pike including Elmer Fichelberger and family from Cedar. Muscatine visitors included Charlie Gay George Tipton and John Tarpy with funeral attendance for Charles McCarthy at Columbus City. Various local moves and a birthday supper for Anna Owen are noted with multiple households listed.
Westbound trains from Wilton include Nos 17 and 7 with daily service and no stops on some runs. Limited morning departures to Muscatine and afternoon arrivals underscore a fragmented timetable with several nonstop and express markers.
In effect April 9 1905 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists passenger and freight services. Eastbound No 12 departs 2 30 am No 8 departs 8 pm No 92 freight carries passengers 5 50 pm No 3 departs 7 19 am No 1 freight carries passengers 8 45 am.
Train No 5 will connect at Wapello month days with C R I P leaving Burlington at 7 30 pm Also with Iowa Central train arriving at Elrick Junction at 7 55 pm Train No 4 connects with Iowa train leaving Elrick Junction at 7 52 pm Trains No 1 and 8 daily except Sunday No 5 Saturday only Train No 2 connects at Wapello with C R R I P train for Burlington leaving Wapello at 12 44 pm Also with Iowa Central train No at Elrick Junction
The Cook Musser Co State Bank lists capital of 250000 with P M Musser as president Ed C Cook as vice president and S B Cook as cashier. They pay 4 percent interest on time deposits.
G Stein as President D V Jackson as Vice President S M Hughes as Cashier Capital 50000 Surplus 50000 Directors S G Stein D V Jackson J R Realing R K Smith 2 Carskaddan F P Sawyer S M Hughes Vault Boxes for rent safety deposit boxes referenced.
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