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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
3
Official paper notes circulation supremacy in Muscatine area and AP and syndication memberships. It lists delivery details and annual subscription prices for daily and semi weekly editions, with weekly carrier rates and mail options.
New York Office 1034 West 33rd Street Payne and Young in charge Chicago Office 750 Marquette Building.
The Journal has established agencies around the city for reader convenience. East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W C A Busca's Drug Store Hershey avenue Keckierville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Puller Grocery.
A brief item notes telephone business offices listed under Bell Telephone with a reference to the Mississippi Valley area in a period editorial context. The readable text suggests an office listing or advertisement rather than a full feature.
The Muscatine Journal lists total copies printed and circulated in November 1908 as 6,?00 plus broken down by location and distribution. Publisher I. F. Throop swears to accuracy. notarized by F. L. Bihlmeier on December 1, 1908.
The piece discusses the arrest of an eastern grocery agent selling direct to the trade, facing a magistrate hearing in Iowa City this week. It criticizes traveling solicitors who ignore the pure food law and urges accountability, calling for consumer justice and caution against swindling while reflecting on Christmas spirit.
A Muscatine report mirrors Iowa City warnings about a hustler selling cheap goods. Delays and questions about weight and adulteration follow, with critics blaming both conmen and those who tolerate graft.
The Clinton Herald released a 32 page edition highlighting Clinton's growth and improvements. Fort Dodge Messenger published a three part Christmas edition while Cedar Falls Gazette issues an annual Business Review of Cedar Falls the city as it is today.
Sioux City Journal notes Tillman and Bailey shocked by presidential language. Ottumwa Saturday Herald jokes Otumwa residents live in glass houses. Waterloo Times-Tribune cautions Taft’s tariff talk reflects acceptance speech more than the Chicago platform.
In a speculative note, the piece argues a Holland Venezuela clash would be unusual since the Dutch lack land forces and Venezuela lacks a navy. It ponders how such a confrontation could be possible and resolved.
The incoming comptroller names Otto Kelsey, former state insurance superintendent, as deputy comptroller in a move seen as a sting on Governor Hughes. The action, linked to Tim Woodruff, signals a likely fight in Albany this winter that could derail Hughes reform efforts.
Wilton Iowa reports reflects holiday arrivals and departures with Miss Sadie Saunder leaving for Manila, Mrs. Will and Mrs. Arch Engle visiting relatives, Mrs. Christensen shopping, Mrs. O Langman visiting Durant, Mayor Ayres in Muscatine on business, and Mr. and Mrs. A Budelier visiting relatives from Muscatine.
Charles H. Roberts, Bayside Yacht club member, testifies at the Thornton J. Hains murder trial in Flushing. He recalls Hains firing at William E. Annis and warning him to keep off the float with a revolver pointed at Roberts.
A circular wolf hunt is proposed near Muscatine after New Year at Harvey Adams premises six miles from town to curb troublesome wolves. Also noted is the death of Frank Leslie aged six, and several students returning home for holidays. The Tipton Advertiser reports mumps and measles prevalent in town. Also included are 20 years ago election results for Mechanics' Aid officers and notes on locals at Iowa Wesleyan College.
40 YEARS AGO. E. C. Kennedy of Topeka Kansas author of Osseo the Spectre Chieftain is in Muscatine on business. William D. Kennedy of Port Louisa township killed a large wildcat at Levi Stevens farm yesterday. A brakeman named Boyd on the C R I P railway had a hand mashed at Wilton today.
The Muscatine County Farmers Mutual Insurance society elected officers today led by President John A. Parvin and Vice President Samuel McNutt. Secretary Seth Humphreys and Treasurer Suel Foster were chosen, with directors including C. L. Peasley J. Day H. Gregory Harvey Baker John Barnard and others.
Several Wilton and Muscatine residents headed to Davenport for business and to visit friends. Mrs. Chas Ross left for Tipton after visiting Dr. Ross. Emma Hain of Moscow spent yesterday in Wilton visiting her mother Mrs. Wilda sin. Rev. M P Kirkpatrick left for West Liberty to cover funeral services for J Reuss.
Obituary notes Mrs. Henry O Connor dies at Sioux City after long illness. Invitations issued for the wedding of Rev. L G Kent and Miss Elizabeth Green at the Brandt home New Era farm at 12 oclock noon on December 28.
A department store at State and Van Buren streets caught fire in a vestibule. The blaze was quickly extinguished with no serious injuries, but several women fainted in the rush to escape and were carried to the street. Damage described as small.
Fairbank engines ned racket pumps and U S separators are listed at Frank Ashcraft’s on East 2nd Street as the displayed equipment. The note highlights a selection of mechanical items available and their sources.
Crowds of Christmas shoppers in Chicago were thrown into a panic Saturday night when a fire broke out in a department store. Police and firefighters evacuated customers as smoke rose from the building, with reports of injuries and a frantic scramble to exit. Investigators noted the blaze began in a rear where merchandise and holiday stock were stored. local authorities urged calm as emergency crews battled the flames and secured the area.
A 1908 copyright notice for Gerald Villiers-Stuart declares The Soul of Groesus a tale titled The Man Without A Conscience. It notes enters at Stationers Hall and all rights reserved.
In a drawing room, Lady Kitty reads Mr. Vandraken’s hand, probing his secrets as they discuss marriage wealth and love. Their chesslike exchange reveals mutual fascination and hints at deeper waters, with Vandraken unsettled by Kitty’s uncanny insight. To Be Continued.
All forms of itching, scaly, burning skin eruptions are cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. First application brings relief. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Millionaire Joseph Leiter and his wife rush from Chicago by special train to Zeigler to supervise efforts to extinguish a coal mine fire burning hundreds of feet underground since November 4. Leiter and his secretary arrived Sunday to oversee hundreds of miners working day and night.
Duluth Minnesota announces the Virginia and Rainey Lake company merger valued at 20 million dollars. Edward Hines president confirms the deal uniting the Edward Hines company Werverhauser Interests and Virginia Lumber company. Duluth’s Duluth Rainier Lake and Winninee railroad assets transfer to Canadian Northern Railroad.
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