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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1907

Page

3

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.

Representatives. Lora Office-Tew Nassau Street

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.

Nassau Street la Coste Ajanwell Chicago Albve Payee & Agulz

Daily Journal and Weekly Journal Subscription Rates

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.

Bloomingiton Council No. 175 Shawme East Second St Ali Weabers Alfred Moore Preek KP. Day

Journal Agencies Listing For City Readers

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.

the Journal Ito East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Street South Muscatine W. F

Bell Company Notices and Editorial Office Listing

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.

Bell Dilesiasigns Valley

Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1907

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.

Muscatine Journal Cope Cauce Cess Throop Etecrate Journal Frank D. Throop Muscatine Co State of Lowa William R. Jayne

Billy Sunday Revival Leaves Muscatine Citizens to Carry On

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.

Billy Sunday Muscatine Tabernacle Sunday Billy’ Sunday Roosevelt Mr. Sunday Evangelist Christ God

Sunday’s Work In Muscatine Fueled By Reverend’s Return

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.

Sunday Muscatine Sunday Muscatine

Muscatine At Center Of Nation In Revival Dispatch

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.

Towa Des Moines Towa League Central Association Muscatine Iowa

Revival ends. start Christmas shopping now

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.

Dolliver to Explain Charges in Council Bluffs Speech

Senator Dolliver may offer further explanation of his charges made in Council Bluffs. The move is his prerogative but not required.

Dolliver Council Bluffs

No clear article headline in readable text

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.

Company C

The Thomas W. Lawson Sinks On Friday the Thirteenth

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.

Thomas W. Lawson

Des Moines Capital Notes Denver Convention Becomes Handy

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.

Des Moines Denver Hawaii

Charity Organization Questioned for $1000 Donation

The speaker asks which charity will receive the $1,000, urging Mr. Cummins to speak up as others await the answer.

Mr. Cummins

Passengers on the Milwaukee Limited Wondered Last Evening

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.

Milwaukee Limited

Seven More Shopping Days Left Before Christmas

The message urges readers to hurry as only seven shopping days remain before Christmas, prompting urgency for last minute purchases and preparations.

Goodbye Billy We’re Mighty Glad We Met You

A brief farewell note expresses warm regard for Billy and gratitude for the meeting.

Billy

Doubts Over Dolliver's Hold on Allison Reelection

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.

Davenport Dolliver Allison Keokuk Gate City W. A. Sunday Quincy

LaFollette Builds Regional Drive As Presidential Hope

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.

Cedar Falls LaFollette

Cummins Seen as Possible Iowan Convention Nominee

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.

Council Bluffs Cummins

Governor Cummins Denounces Letter as Lie

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.

Oskaloosa Cummins Col Torbert Dubuque Allison

Governor Cummins Nominated for Polk Township Constable

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.

Waterloo Cummins Polk Township

Senator Dolliver Letter Reconsidered

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.

West Liberty Florticultural Society Hosts Saturday Meeting

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.

West Liberty Elizabeth Barnes Florticultural Society Spencer Street S. J. Adams Plato, Lla A. M. Adams Alta Burke William Bodman North Calhoun Street West Branch Elmer Anderson Mady Iowa City Esta Holtz Riverside Estella Ford Fred Shellabarger Bessie Muscatine Viola Watkins Nichols Clyde Wells Elizabeth Watters Mary Martick Waterloo Thomas Berckhemar Chicago Ernest Kerr Jolita Kerr J. F. Adair Chris Vetter Wiley Grand Jessie Swygard Mildred Grant Homeopathic Hospital Joel Walker Hannah Kerr Sarah Jenkinson Holcomb W. B. Miller Ia Hayman Pearl Jenkinson Downey Thomas McCarthy Felisitas J. Baker Elmer J. L. Corker South Dakota Springdale

Spinsters Convention Farce Draws Large Iowa City Crowd

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.

Ning Atalissa Joe Fuller Harry Comfort Davenport Iowa City Mercy Hospital Wiley Grand James Harney George Prairie Avenue Mina Hormel Muscatine Ethel McKnight Elmer Anderson

Sis Hopkins Returns to Grand in Ninth Season Tour

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.

Sis Hopkins J. R. Stirling Rose Melville

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief

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.

Havercamp

Fatal threshing cylinder explosion claims Curtis life

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.

Curtis Bryant John B. Coover

December 16, Thirty Years Ago Remembered

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.

Kincaid Recovering After Accidental Arm Shot

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.

George Kincaid

Mrs. C. S. Jackson Injured After Lecture Fall

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.

C. S. Jackson J. H. Stivens Estel C. Cerr Robert A. Hare Charlotte M. Winnemore Chas. W. Bailey Bertha I. Graybel

The Squaw Man at Faversham Adapted Play

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.

Julie Opp Faversham Edward Milton Royle Harper & Bros

Diana Reconciles with Jim in Fairies Corner Reveal

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.

Maverick Mr. Carston Jim Diana Sir John Etric Malcolm Petrie Petrie Hal Big Bill

West Life Story Locking Diana’s Departure

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.

Jim Diana Sir John Nat-u-ritch Bill Bud Hardy Bud Nat-u-rithh

Stranger Seated Near Jim Amid Looming Tragedy

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.

Jim Nat-u-rith Buck Hal

Tragedy at Fairport Sparks Blue Grass Care and Visitors

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.

Blue Grass Fairport Henry Wagner Leslie Cyrus Johnson Nellie Elsie Wonder Howard Nettleton Josie Bennett Roy Baker Pleasant Prairie J. C. Watts Minnie Bancks Davenport Buffalo Fred Rennett O. A. Bohnsack Adam Dipple Ora Ethel Dipple William Saltan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Journal Printing Co F. D. Throop Vascaline Iqowa Evening Press Mserciation Journal Agencies Lin Cedar Rapids American Surety Company of New York Thompson & Thompson Attys E. 2Nd St H. S. Howe F. A . Irwin Atkins The Joseph Ranz German Baptist Church Drury Illinois City Rock Island County Ill L. V. Reed Court House Third Ward Chamberlin Hindt Charlies Halisbury Mgr Eaton Huribu Rit Gal Raivreny VA Ave Lows Avenue J. E. Stevenson Society T. J. Me L. Johnson Recorder DE Molay Commandery No 1 G. L. Lesowns W. H. Graf O. T. M. Halk Albert Vetter Sachem M. P Romona Maccabee Hall Emil Kraus Focaboutsa Milosaith Kesper Remnords M. W A. Muscatine Woodmen of America Eaca Olds Brock W. &. Asutou Jd. A. Leyda Bankers Reserve Woodman Hall Spm Wm. Appel Orea H. Lemkau Charles Lockwood Bend City Modern Brotherhood of America K. of P E H. King Chas Ryan Woodbine Camp NO. 142 Royal Neighbors OF America Kate Dunker Oracle Kate Parvin Cora McCoy Iowa Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 Maccabee Hell W. Chenoweth Rasident Mra C. Hopkinson Shelby Norman G. A. B Bell Second Street A. R. Rebme Gus. Schmidt Muscatine Court H. G. Schoenig J. C. Coster P. O. Elks& Muscatine Lodge Pq Elks Fiks Hall Cook Musser Bank Elks H. Johnson Dean KRB W. W. Richards Muscatine Homestead No Eagie Hall Dunbar East Secong Street H. Garnes E. C. Ingraham F. O. & Muscatine Aerie No Bags Lodge Hall Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge No Iowa Avenue Brethrine Ug. i Muscatine Castle Woodmen Hall Alexander W. Scott Elma Scott U. W Eagle Lodge No K. P Hall Brethren W. F. Schoenig Howe H. Dolsen Electa Cnapter No Wennie Reinicke August Othmer Sec Banner Lodge Pythian Hall Mollies Wiles Mary Crouch Gussie Mull First National Bank Thy Cook Musser & CO Stata Bank and Trust CO P. We Musser C. Cook B. Cook Cashler
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