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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
3
SejOURNAL publishes daily except Sundays with a semi weekly edition on Tuesday and Friday. It is a Muscatine paper member of multiple associations and syndicates and delivers in the city by carrier for ten cents weekly or three dollars yearly by mail.
The Journal announces agency offices in Newark and Chicago to serve readers. Listed are Kest Hni and Hurlbut Grocery in Newark East 2nd Street, Toborg Bros. in South Muscatine, Busca's Drug Store Hershey Avenue, Chayka's Grocery Kecklerville, J. K. Fuller Grocery West Hill, and other outlets including Marquette Building, Journal Agencies, and the editorial and business offices.
Sworn statement shows total copies printed and circulated 1908 November for Muscatine Journal. Publisher F D Throop certifies circulation numbers. notary F L Bihlmeier witnessed on December 1, 1908. The figures detail daily and monthly circulation totals and geographic reach within Iowa.
Iowa's rural population stagnates due to limited advertising of opportunities says Secretary John Simpson of the Iowa department of agriculture. He cites the 1905 census showing little or shrinking rural numbers and argues underpromotion abroad hinders immigration and state development. He compares the state to a business needing constant advertising to prosper.
The piece urges Iowa to advertise its resources to the world and urges citizens to promote the state and Muscatine locally. It argues for a legislative fund for statewide advertising and advocates boosterism at all times, linking national pride with civic promotion.
In Mills county the grand jury found no work at its recent session and was discharged after sheriff hospitality. The piece writes of Iowa’s low crime, high lawfulness, and appreciation for its neighbors and communities.
B F Yoakum, chair of the Rock Island-Frisco system executive committee, concedes that President Roosevelt's general reform policies have greatly aided railroads though he remains unhappy with how they are applied. He says if Yoakum had had his way there would have been only academic discussion of the policies.
In Des Moines a sharp exchange erupts over a five-cent tip given to a waiter, with critics clashing over the gesture. The remark highlights a broader conflict between Rockefeller and Carnegie figures as public figures remark on wealth and virtue.
The article notes Mr. Bryan finds consolation in being an admiring spectator while Roosevelt’s successor carries out policies conceived on a Nebraska farm. It frames Bryan’s view as supportive yet detached from the presidency.
John P D Archbold testifies that the price cut for chewing gum was due to Standard Oil. The claim notes the company had not been charged with this crime before.
A Waterloo Times-Tribune item notes a magazine claim that President Roosevelt is not a good shot due to near sightedness and warns of the risky opinions this may invite.
Anna Gould reportedly paid ten million dollars for Boni and believes she was fleeced by the transaction.
H S S Neal recently moved from Wapello to near Grandview and visited friends Saturday afternoon. Ada Smith resigned as Honey Creek neighborhood teacher near Morning Sun and will teach at Riverside Iowa. James Parsons of New London visited his sister Mrs S T Erwin and brothers Abe in Wapello last week.
Muscatine residents recall events from 30 years ago as Daniel Parvin returns from California after seven years. Dr. C. P. Hastings, now in Oshkosh, plans health trip to Hawaii via California. A. Chambers, Dr. Drury, Sears, and H. A. Smith depart for Texas. William Foster visits to oversee the new schoolhouse. Mrs. Mary Small dies at Columbus Junction at about age 30.
A notice published on the paper’s second page by Alexander Clark calls a convention of colored voters of Iowa to be held in this city on December 31. T M Isett of New York arrived today on a short visit. Joel Chenoweth and Susan Wagener were married December 1 at the bride’s parents residence near Grandview, by Rev. William Post.
Rev K F Oberman reports the death of his brother John Oberman a farmer near Burlington aged nearly 80 with over 40 years in Iown. William P Crawford arrives from Orange County New York after a month visit. Adam Hartman formerly of Muscatine dies in Cedar Rapids at noon. He had many friends in Muscatine.
A town story recalls a sparing yet comic scene with a boy bullied by a neighbor’s son and a mother seeking a recipe. The scene shifts to a maid and a driver, presenting a rural vignette that ends with a look at spring pigs and the notion of it not being a love story.
A Missouri woman newly moved to a small Iowa town attends a local function at the home of the village social leader and is impressed by brick ice cream, a novelty she had never seen before.
John Parsons returns home Friday evening. Mrs Emma Mincher visited with relatives in Conesville and West Branch and returned to Wapello. Miss Ethyl McCullough visited Verba Smith in Columbus Junction. W C Saunders drove to Oakville and will visit his son in Montrose Illinois. Arthur Erwin returned from Kirksville after business. Ensign Roper preached revival and will lead services at Presbyterian church next Sunday. Juniors and Freshmen held class party at Blaine Hawkins home with Supt Nearpass and staff. Edna Gertrude Foor from Burlington visited her mother in the city. Missionary Tea proceeds go to Senor Falcon in Mexico. J A Schreiner and Frank Dawson traveled to Mt Pleasant via Oakville. Wiederrechts from Davenport attended Julius Johann funeral. I O O F officers elected Henry Winter noble grand and others. installation in January. Blackhawk Lodge elected officers led by Homer Winder as C C.
V. C. and Harry Kelly along with M. of W. R. G. Hawkins and K. of R. and S. R. R. Hunt M. of F. Fred Gall P. W. B. Beane I. G. Fred Keck O. G. A. D. Morrow trustee Geo. Foor listed in a public records notice naming officials and positions.
An old time advertisement touts Dr Hale’s Household Ointment for salt rheum erysipelas ringworm scaly or itching eruptions of skin or scalp old sores and scrofulous indications. First application gives relief. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
The Pomreoy Ill district reports W F Spence attended a Chicago fat stock show and the Ladies Aid met with changes to the monthly schedule. Local visits include Fred Shoppa and wife and Chas Shoppa and wife in Aledo, plus Gus Nelsons business trip. Roy Rickey's funeral at Joy recalls his life in Pomreoy.
A clinical remedy named King’s New Discovery is advertised to ease throat and lung trouble. The box shows “59%¢ and $1.00” with Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store listed as the outlet.
A 1908 work by Gerald Villiers-Stuart is noted with copyright claim and stationers hall entry. The fragment presents a dramatic tale likely exploring conscience and fate with a mythic or gothic tone. The text emphasizes soul and moral conflict in a classical literary frame.
In a heated exchange, Vandraken and Lord Ancestor debate religion and morality as the American millionaire contemplates marriage to Lady Kitty. Ancestor warns of social traps and matrimony, while Vandraken minimizes consequences and dreams of a few years of freedom before any union.
Foster reports show Mr. and Mrs. Caple of Muscatine visiting Pine Bluff family friends. Several households hosted gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Kleist and Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds with relatives. Miss Lena Attie and Mary Anderson visited family homes while Emma and Bessie Anderson spent time with Mrs. Friesel. George Frevermuth and family have moved into a new home.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Muscatine County Supervisors until 10 o clock a m Wednesday December 16 1908 for furnishing electric lighting fixtures for the new court house at Muscatine Iowa Proposals to A S Lawrence County Auditor Muscatine Iowa or Joseph E Mills Architect Detroit Mich Specifications and fixtures list available on request Right reserved to reject any and all proposals A S Lawrence County Auditor
A sale notice promotes Dr. Kine's New Life Pills in a 25 cent box claiming relief for stomach liver and kidney trouble. The advertisement appears as a generic store offer with limited details.
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