Throop Publishs a Prominent City Paper Notice
Official city and county paper asserts circulation superiority over rival papers. Claims strong market reach and guaranteed circulation, highlighting prominence in local media.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
3
Official city and county paper asserts circulation superiority over rival papers. Claims strong market reach and guaranteed circulation, highlighting prominence in local media.
La Coste Ajanwell leads representatives in charge with duties at the Nassau Street office. Chicago figures Albve-Tov Marquetite Bulldog named as Payee and AGULZ 1D chinige.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The weekly Journal is published Tuesday to Friday with five pages and Friday nights. Delivery is in the city by carrier and mail rates are listed per year for daily and semi weekly options.
The Journal lists agencies above the city for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track W C A Buscbhs Drug Store Hershey avenue Hecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J B Fuller Grocery.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Bell telephone business office and editorial office listing with unclear surrounding text. No readable names, dates, or locations present to form a full news item or identifiable event.
Sworn statement shows monthly circulation figures for Muscatine Journal with totals and averages. Publisher Frank D. Throop attests to printed copies and circulation for November 1907. Notary William R. Jayne confirms the oath on December 2, 1907.
The article reflects on Billy Sunday’s Muscatine revival, praising his influence and urging residents to live as better citizens. It cautions about backsliding and emphasizes that true value lies in everyday life aligning with Christian faith and Christlike conduct.
The passage lauds Mr Sunday and his revival in Muscatine. It declares his labors complete and urges Christian men and women to continue the effort. It portrays him as a stirring, earnest leader whose success depends on others’ participation to grow a bigger, busier Muscatine.
The text notes Muscatine as the world’s sole city bearing that name, with Des Moines now called Towa in historical context. It highlights the Central Association renaming and predicts Muscatine’s name appearing nationwide in revival coverage, emphasizing Iowa in the dateline.
After revival concludes, urge to begin Christmas shopping promptly to ease clerks and reduce later lapses. Emphasizes timely action to avoid last minute stress. Encourages responsible pacing and consideration for service staff during the holiday season.
Senator Dolliver may offer further explanation of his charges made in Council Bluffs. The move is his prerogative but not required.
Fragmentary lines describe volleys fired by Company C and a remark that the scene was a strenuous form of religion, implying a dramatic or spiritual interpretation of the events last evening.
The schooner Thomas W. Lawson goes down on Friday the Thirteenth, a date some observers remark as unlucky. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The Des Moines Capital remarks that moving the Democratic Convention to Denver would ease travel for delegates from Hawaii, highlighting regional accessibility and convenience for participants.
The speaker asks which charity will receive the $1,000, urging Mr. Cummins to speak up as others await the answer.
The question asks what the Milwaukee Limited passengers thought last night. The source implies curiosity about passenger impressions without quoting specifics. The report centers on mood rather than a defined event or statement.
The message urges readers to hurry as only seven shopping days remain before Christmas, prompting urgency for last minute purchases and preparations.
A brief farewell note expresses warm regard for Billy and gratitude for the meeting.
Iowa columns argue Dolliver should pick a side and speak clearly rather than ride the fence. Davenport Times notes hesitation fosters distrust from both camps. Keokuk Gate City reports Rev. Sunday will not go to Quincy for revival meetings next year or soon.
The Wisconsin figure extends emissaries into several western states to cultivate support for his presidential aspirations. He is as near the presidency now as he will be in the current generation.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Cummins' potential path to a presidential convention nomination, citing his 1970s gubernatorial candidacy and Iowa's historically pivotal role in national politics. The piece frames Iowa as a key swing state that could boost Cummins' national prospects.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports Governor Cummins denouncing Col. Torbert of Dubuque for accusing him of running against Senator Allison, calling the charge an unmitigated lie and a rat.
A Waterloo Times-Tribune note reports supporters of Governor Cummins proposing him as constable of Polk township. The item includes a wager of $1000 to charity if he loses the election.
A Cedar Rapids Republican note cites Senator Dolliver as the author of a signed letter, but observers now question whether the letter conveyed its stated meaning.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes welcomed Florticultural Society members at Spencer street home for a business session and refreshments. About thirty ladies attended. Many locals were noted traveling to and from Iowa City Waterloo Mediapolis and West Branch for visits and events as other residents moved through town.
The high school performance The Spinsters Convention or Old Maids Made Over at Wiley Grand Saturday drew a large audience and earned sixty dollars. Mrs. Joe Fuller and daughter Mrs. Harry Comfort visited Mercy hospital in Iowa City where a relative is seriously ill. Mrs. James Harney spent Saturday in Iowa City with her son George. Miss Mina Hormel planned to visit Muscatine, and Miss Ethel McKnight returned to Iowa City after a visit with the Andersons.
Picturesque production "Sis Hopkins" with Rose Melville features a strengthened company under J. R. Stirling. The pastoral drama marks the ninth straight season of success and is booked solid for a Grand Theatre engagement beginning Monday.
Injured in a fire or bruised by a fall apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Cures burns wounds sores eczema piles guaranteed. 25c Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Reverberations from reminiscences recount a Bryant neighborhood accident where a threshing machine cylinder burst due to overrun speed. Curtis died Sunday night after skull fracture and facial injuries despite surgery by Dr. John B. Coover.
Thirty years ago today, on December 16, a Sunday, the town marked the date with quiet reflection and archived notes. The brief recollection notes how the day fell on a weekend, inviting community reminiscence and historical context.
George Kincaid, accidentally shot in the arm yesterday, rests easily. Doctors expect no amputation unless an unexpected setback occurs, signaling a positive prognosis for his recovery.
Mrs. C. S. Jackson fell several stairs leaving the high school auditorium last evening. She sustained severe bruises and a carriage was ordered to transport her home where she remains confined. Marriage licenses were issued to J. H. Stivens and Estel C. Cerr, Robert A. Hare and Charlotte M. Winne more, Chas. W. Bailey and Bertha I. Graybel.
Julie Opp presents The Squaw Man at Faversham adapted from Edward Milton Royle’s stage play. Copyright 1906 Harper & Brothers. The notice invites readers to cut out this page for later reading.
Diana returns with Sir John and Petrie to reveal Jim’s “home” and his son. Jim, dazed and torn, confirms Hal as his boy, while Diana’s longed for maternal bond erupts in a decisive, final embrace.
Jim and Diana plan her exit from the ranch with Sir John’s urging while Nat-u-ritch seeks her sleeping boy at the cabin. Bill watches the vigil as Kid Clarke shadows Nat-u-ritch, yet the squaw fails to glimpse her child and confronts a mysterious woman inside.
A Native American woman watches Jim as he converses with a white woman near a child. She notices his changed demeanor and compares his treatment of the two women, sensing growing tension and a forthcoming crisis. The scene ends with the line To Be Continued.
Residents react to the Fairport tragedy with many visiting the scene. Local families and relatives share Sunday visits and social rounds as the Pleasant Prairie S. S. plans a Christmas program hosted by Mrs. Roy Baker and others.
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