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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
3
The item lists the Che Journal by Journal Printing Co with F. D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor. It proclaims the paper as the official paper of City and County with circulation superiority over other Muscatine papers. It notes association with the Associated Press and Newspaper Syndicate.
Representatives from New York Office Nassau Street La Coste and Alasweill charged. Chicago Office Marquette Building Fayne and Ioung charged.
Terms to subscribers describe the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal issued on Tuesdays and Fridays. Daily home delivery in the city costs 10 cents weekly. yearly rates are $3 for daily and $1.50 for semi weekly by mail or wall delivery.
The Journal lists agencies in multiple neighborhoods for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill East 2nd street Clay Roeese Grocery South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery ad of street car track West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery and W C A Busch's Drug Store.
The notice lists Bell telephone offices including business and editorial locations across the BU Mississippi Valley region. It references central switchboard access and station codes for main office streams.
The sworn statement reports total copies printed and circulated at 158 145 with an average 8 082, listing daily and Sunday issues and regional distribution. Publisher I F D Throop signs the affidavit, notarized December 2, 1907 in Muscatine County Iowa.
An editorial laments a string of four mine disasters across the United States during the holiday season. It calls for urgent investigations to determine causes, assignment of blame if warranted, and government action to halt these deadly incidents that rival wartime losses.
The national democratic committee chose Denver for the next convention, marking a shift in political geography. Des Moines Capital notes Denver’s brisk effort to meet the party’s demands and promise of royal entertainment for delegates, despite travel concerns.
A July Denver convention is expected to ratify a clearly outlined national program. The forecast notes a westward shift in political prestige, with broader support from western states and territories as Bryan’s renomination appears increasingly likely. The trend signals a changing balance toward the Pacific region.
The Sioux City Journal notes Admiral Rosestvensky pronounces the Atlantic fleet cruise entirely practical. It states the admiral has reviewed the route and sees little danger from the dangerous travelers that infest the North Sea.
The speaker notes the temperance group’s choice to invite visiting governors with “dry” tastes while overlooking the strong new advocate of law enforcement in the state. The remark calls the omission strange and questions the event’s framing.
The speaker recalls Stoessel as the sole Russian general who stood firm under bombardment, claiming he remained still long enough to endure the danger while others retreated.
The piece warns shoppers that action is needed now as Christmas buying window closes today and tomorrow with little hope for delays.
The Grinnell Herald argues there is no political reason to break a pledge whether written or spoken and rebukes governors for denouncing opponents as lying or spreading unmitigated falsehoods.
A Washington Democrat questions Dave Brant’s stance on Cummins for senator while Cedar Falls Gazette speculates Cummins may seek the presidency. The remarks suggest cautious intrigue about political appointments and ambitions.
The Cedar Falls Record notes mutual attacks by Cummins and Torbert provoke a standpat smile. The Marshalltown Times-Republican calls Garst's gubernatorial bid a long awaited rise while the Clinton Herald says the governor's bandwagon appears to be losing passengers.
The Burlington Gazette cautions the governor that public opinion can shift, urging awareness that voters may reconsider decisions. The remark underscores political caution in governance and public sentiment.
Ellen Terry recalls Henry Irving at the Lyceum in McClure's January, detailing his exhaustive rehearsal method for Hamlet. She notes his intense commitment that left him physically drained yet transformative, and questions whether even colleagues like Stoker and Loveday truly understood him.
City attorney Hebb delivers an opinion that the recent ordinance does not retroactively authorize full year salaries for councilmen. Several members have already drawn the new pay and may have to disgorge. The piece criticizes enacting timing and urges postponement until the new board is elected. The Good Templars festival drew about two hundred attendees with songs by Knox, Boydston, Beard, and Smith and a farce De Troubel Begins at Nine. Caesars Ghost tableau featured D. M. Lambert as Brutus and Dr. Kulp as Caesar.
Forty years ago the Congregational church ladies invite friends to a New Year dinner in new rooms above Olds store with warm rooms and hearts. A social follows. Also notices of marriages by Judge Benson and a Christmas tree and Sabbath school entertainment planned by the Methodists with 300 to 400 members.
The text quotes friends who believed they had intimate access to a person, while he never admitted them, a distinction that mattered to them as if it were the same thing.
A short excerpt by Robert Burns Wilson from the January Metropolitan Magazine. It reflects on the enduring powers that guide mankind and the unwavering will of souls that act boldly, asserting that these forces remain active and potent as in ancient times.
Local Fredonia notes list visits from Muscatine and Columbus Junction residents. Mrs Wes Mc Daniel and daughter Lou Dallmeyer hosted friends. several locals including Miss Lottie Hunter and John Mulligan are mentioned visiting relatives and returning home.
Bloomington will host a Sunday school Christmas program at the church on Monday evening December 23 with an invitation to all. Mrs. Mary Tebbetts died December 6 in Whittier California at age 80 after living in Sweetland township and Muscatine. survived by husband Albert Tebbetts, son Professor Charles E. Tebbetts, and four grandchildren. The community expresses sympathy. Fred Sells moves into the George Havernagle home. Mr. and Mrs. Purcell plan to move to Oklahoma next Friday. Mrs. Purcell formerly Minnie Hovernagie. George Hovernaghe spending winter with brother-in-law near Cedar River. Mrs. Talenhorst of Burlington and Mrs. Hannah Seidler of Muscatine visited the Schweitzer home Tuesday.
E B Lewis and Dr Lute McAlister went out on the Western hunting rabbits, the snow expected to aid the hunt. Elegant invitations have been issued for the Muscatine Rifles annual holiday party at Armory hall Friday evening, touted as the season’s most delightful event. Charles Price, an inmate at the County Farm, attempted suicide Sunday by drinking chloroform liniment.
A brief directive to remove a specific item labeled Squaw Man, with a note that the reader may read it later. The fragment prompts action to cut out the piece and keep it for future reference.
Diana and Bill discuss danger around Jim as Nat u r i t ch remains missing and the Sheriff threatens witnesses. Jim guards the settlement while Diana plans to leave with Hal and seeks help from Tabywana and Baco as she decides what to do next.
Jim seeks Tabuwana's help to protect Nat-u-ritch and the child as Bud Hardy's menace looms. He maneuvers with Chief Tabuwana and Baco to keep Nat-u-riteh hidden until the Sheriff leaves, while vowing food and safety, and warning of future conflict if arrest occurs.
Diana questions fair treatment of Naturithh a child mother who lost her child. Jim, torn between civilization and kinship, refuses her plea to keep the child and chooses to let Petrie prepare the life he denied. Diana leaves as Jim contemplates temptation and fate.
Harper Dec 19 Grace Allan made a business call in Sigourney. One of Anton Striegel's daughters is ill. Dr. Adrain and his wife reside in Sigourney.
A full or three quarters length black cloth coat with empire style ejon fronts features triple pleats, soutache braided collar, velvet embroidery, and medallioned velvet yoke. Matching long sleeves and a gray felt hat with ostrich plumes complete the ensemble in a practical dressy winter look.
Community notes include Vic Vercheval arriving as a business caller in Sigourney, Albert Striegel as a passenger, Mrs Eliza Martin visiting Sigourney on Monday, and Mr and Mrs Jno Beck visiting the Beck home. Miss Grace Allan stayed in Keota with Clara Pulver, and locals attended the Looney trial in Sigourney last week.
An advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills will ease bowel trouble, claiming dramatic relief and promising a 25 cent guarantee. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store is noted as the seller.
Court of Honor Muscatine Court 677 meets Monday in Woodman hall with visiting members invited. Elks Muscatine Lodge 8064 meets Monday at 9 oclock sharp at Fike Hall 122 Iowa avenue. Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge 76 meets Friday at 730 in P building on Iowa avenue. Aerif No. 815 meets Tuesday at 8 in Fass Lodge hall. Homestead No. 836 meets Wednesday at Eagle Hall East Second street. Correspondents listed.
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