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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
3
New York office at 140 Nassau Street and La Coste and Manxwell in charge. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building with Fayne and Avoung in charge.
Terms indicate the Daily Journal is published every evening except Sunday with a Weekly Journal edition on Tuesdays and Fridays. Daily delivery by carrier in the city and mail subscriptions priced at 3.00 per year for daily and 1.60 per year for weekly, with a 10 cent weekly carrier collection.
Journal Agencies lists city agencies including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 20d street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenues Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Fragmentary text references telephone offices and Bell company facilities including a Mississippi Valley area. No clear event or context present.
Sworn circulation affidavit for the Muscatine Journal reports totals for November 1907. Publisher I. F. D. Throop swears the paper printed and circulated 158 145 average 6 082 copies in Muscatine County Iowa. notary William R. Jayne confirms sworn on December 2, 1907.
W H Torbert of Dubuque gains national notice after a long career as the Iowa senatorial fight captivates the state and others. The ongoing dispute over Gov Cummins and Senator Allison prompts Dolliver to submit the Torbert letter as proof, with Torbert’s own published rebuttal adding a personal angle to the exhausted arguments.
The text asserts Gov. Cummins faced a political clash over letters and candidacy. It details Torbert and Cummins disputing a 1905 interview and Cummins denial of seeking Senator Allison’s seat. It notes the impact on party support in Dubuque County and the third district.
This column recalls 50 years past with a Benevolent society picnic invitation and Muscatine Agricultural Society notice for an early Monday contribution. It notes the annual meeting on the first Wednesday in January at 2 o clock to elect officers and transact business.
Mr. Ingersoll received requests from Iowa citizens to publish and deliver his lecture Recollections of Four Years at Washington City in Iowa for the benefit of Mr. J. M. Dixon the blind ex editor His lectures will be given in Washington and other venues to aid the same charitable cause The piece notes skating on the river after noon and last evening 30 years ago Mrs S G Badger of Boston left for Chicago
The speaker accuses Governor Cummins of urging Torbert to betray a longtime ally, likening Cummins to Judas Iscariot. He predicts the people of Iowa may replace William Boyd Allison, calling it a dark day in Iowa politics.
A. W. Morgan advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation. It is claimed to be the best laxative with a money back guarantee and lists 107 W. Second Street as the contact address.
Iowa press notes a quarrel between Governor Cummins and Senator Dolliver with mutual taunts and mention of a $1,000 prize. The exchange hints at escalating conflict and a possible callout of the guard by Gen. Thrift if the mill continues.
The Sioux City Journal recalls claims that Governor Cummins sought a third term as a path to the senate. Cummins rejected the charge as abominable lies and rot, raising the question whether he was a Senate candidate.
The Sioux City Journal argues Cummins should withdraw, citing an obvious conclusion and the governor’s obvious ambition as the reasons for timely commentary.
Billy Sunday demonstrates religion’s contagiousness and recent panic proves fear spreads. George Fitch observes that all things in the world catch except wealth, reflecting on social currents and the era’s religious rhetoric.
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges a fair trial for Billy Sunday, noting he may do good and that judgments should await evidence rather than prejudice.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette expresses optimism that Muscatine will not only maintain its current quality but also improve further, envisioning continued growth and success for the city.
A Burlington Hawkeye report questions if proposed measures against the milk trust will trigger further strains. The article notes local reactions and potential economic impacts for farmers and consumers.
Readership is assured of a cure for catarrh in all stages through Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Journal readers are invited to request testimonials and address F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Ten years ago notes report Miss Stella Hart and Miss Lola Collins traveling to Letts to visit friends in the area. An obituary notes the death of Mrs Esther May Amlong at her home with Elmer Amlong, leaving five brothers and one sister and her parents. A marriage in Muscatine on Wednesday December 15 joined Fred Crook and Miss Lizzie Beard with Justice McNutt officiating. couple to reside at Nichols.
Jim and the ranch crew prepare Hal for a farewell trip to Fort Duchesne. The boys, including Shorty and Grouchy, show mixed humor and generosity as they load Hal’s bag with the old jewel box and a donated saddle. Jim guards Hal’s dignity amid the emotional moment.
In a tense departure scene Hal and Jim share bittersweet bonds with Bill as relatives and cow-punchers prepare the wagon for the fort. Naturovich watches from the loft as Diana and Sir John brace for the final farewell to the child. (To Be Continued.)
Take Warning. Don’t let stomach liver nor kidney trouble slow you when you can quickly down them with Electric Bitters. 50c. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Muscatine Elks Lodge 8644 meets weekly at the Fike Halil 122 Long Avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visitors are welcomed by Dr H Johnson Dean KRB and W Richards Secretary.
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