Daily Journal and Weekly Journal Publication Details
The Daily Journal prints daily except Sunday with carrier delivery and weekly readers pay 10 cents weekly. The semi weekly edition runs 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Subscription by mail is 3.00 per year for daily and 1.50 for semi weekly. Offices listed in Newark and Chicago with several local agency points across East Hill South Muscatine Oregon Street Hershey Avenue and West Hill.
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Nait
Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Groccery
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busca
Hershey Avenue
Kedtlerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Telegraph and Bell Office in Mississippi Valley Area
Brief mentions telephones and business offices tied to Bell in the Mississippi Valley region. No clear events, dates, or names beyond generic references.
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Bell
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1908
Publisher Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 6758 copies in November 1908. Notary Bihlmeier witnessed the sworn statement in Iowa.
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Muscatine Journal
Fo Finance Bet
Lee Heett
Tod
I. F. D. Throop
F. D. Throop
Muscatina Co
State of
Lowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
The Mistletoe in Myth and Medicine
The mistletoe reappears with seasonal awe as a plant of myth and healing. Dr John Knott calls it a monster in botany and a panacea in therapeutics. ancient poets linked it to fate and renewal. Druids gathered it under sacred rites with bullocks and ritual garb.
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John Knott
New York Medical Journal
Scandinavia
Lok
Balder
Pliny
Philemon Holland
Mistletoe in History and Medical Myths
The passage discusses beliefs about mistletoe as a cure and its magical properties. It notes skepticism by Sir Thomas Browne and modern authorities, yet mentions lingering use in England for cardiac trouble. The New York Times cites anecdotal heart relief linked to mistletoe above patients during Christmas season.
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Missetto
Thomas Browne
England
The
New York Times
Taft thanks correspondents for cabinet selections
Secretary Taft acknowledges reporters completed his cabinet and says his own selections will continue. In other papers the tone shifts to light banter about marriage and sensational topics, noting public curiosity over current events and personal choices.
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Cedar Rapids
Taft
Newspapers spread prosperity across Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska
The Sioux City Tribune notes a holiday season surge in advertising as dailies and weeklies expand their editions and many weeklies feature illuminated cover pages.
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Sioux City
Woman runs off with Japanese cook in Nebraska depot town
An Iowa reader cites a Keokuk column praising men and condemning a Nebraska case where a wife left her husband for a Japanese cook and worked in a dirty restaurant near a depot town, calling for severe judgment of the actions.
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Keokuk Gate City
Omaha
Nebraska
Remarks on railway engineer mirrored in satire
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the transfer of a railroad engineer from Marshalltown to Oskaloosa drew ridicule. The piece mocks his expressed dislike for moving, his prayer for earthly goods ending with a profane aside about pepper, illustrating how both figures show a jump from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Washington Democrat Warns of Socialism Rise
The piece cites Leslie M. Shaw former secretary of the treasury warning against socialism while accusing him and figures like Joe Cannon and Andrew Carnegie of fueling it. It argues wealth from nature and monopolies provoke widespread worker hardship and that Shaw’s stance creates more socialists, labeling him out of touch.
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Washington Democrat
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Secretary Shaw
Joe Cannon
Andrew Carnegie
Shaw
Reviniscences Of Long Ago And Local Notices
Catholic ladies plan a Thursday supper at Hare's hall to aid city poor. Marriage announced of Robert W. Smith and Elizabeth W. Mullen in this city by Rev. John Cummins. A bobsled accident on Second Street left one child with scratches and bruises. John E. Wray first to cross the river on ice with a team this winter, followed by a caravan. 40 years ago Floyd county legislator W. P. Gaylord visited. Mechanics' Aid society officers elected: Wienker, Fuller, Schneider, Daiber, Schmalz. 30 years ago news notes. 10 years ago Fred Giesler sold his East Third street home to Pugh. Pugh sold West Seventh to Giesler. Muscatine Fruit Growers' annual meeting results listed with officers and directors.
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Catholic Church
Hare's Hall
H. H. Hine
John Cummins
Robert W. Smith
Elizabeth W. Mullen
Second Street
John E. Wray
W. P. Gaylord
Floyd County
Mechanics’ Aid Society
F. Wienker
Joseph Fuller
G. Schneider
John Daiber
F. Schmalz
Fred Giesler
East Third Street
W. J. Pugh
West Seventh
Mr. Giesler
Musecatine Fruit Growers’ Association
Court House
E. L. Cole
A. Beck
J. C. Stuart
Carl Barnard
A. L. Cole
George Sawyer
H. G. Willits
George Leutzinger
Meanest Man in Town and a Christmas Memory
A railroad claim agent recalls a Kansan who stole two car seats after a wreck and had his barn burn from sparks. The man then sued the railroad for damages. The column also recounts David Warfield's tale of a Christmas day in San Francisco and a boy’s remorse after striking a blind man.
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Muscatine
Farmer
San Francisco
California
Panama zone to gain its own government under congress plan
Washington dispatch reports plan by the house interstate commerce committee to study Panama canal zone administration. Two models are considered. the more feasible resembles the District of Columbia with appointed commissioners and no franchise, creating a patriarchal system under congressional laws.
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Washington
the Journal
Washington, D. C
Panama Canal Zone
Roosevelt
Spooner
Congress
Blackburn
Canal Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Panama
Panama Republic
Philippines
District of Columbia
United States
Republic of Panama
Canal
Frightful Ills Vanish With New Life Pills
A testimonial notes biliousness malaria and constipation resolved by Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad cites Havercam's Prescription Drug Store as the seller at 25 cents per package.
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Dr. King
Havercam
Destiny and Desire Entwine in Vandraken Plot
In a London drawing room, Lady Donogle counsels her daughter Kitty as she confronts a pull toward Mr. Vandraken. Kitty questions if her fate can be resisted, while her mother mocks fatalism and urges humor over seriousness. A lilies and a red rose arrive with a mysterious note hinting future travel.
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Lady Donogle
Kitty
Mr. Vandraken
TFT
Satan
Mamma
Piccadilly
Lady Donovie
Muscatine County Sealed Proposals for Court House Goods
The Muscatine Iowa Board of County Supervisors invites sealed proposals for wood and metal furniture interior decorations carpets rugs shades and related items for the new court house in Muscatine. Bids due times vary with items and are to be sent to County Auditor A S Lawrence with specific markings. Plans and specs available from architect Joseph F E Mills or Auditor Lawrence. The right to reject any proposal is reserved.
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Board of County Supervisors
Muscatine County
Iowa
Court House
Muscatine
A. S. Lawrence
Joseph FE. Mills
Washington Arcade
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Fishburn
A. C. Noble
M. J. Shellaharger
Geo. J. Lang
R. Shannon
Woman and man converse over fragrance and attire
A line describes expressing delight in a perfume and a witty remark about a young man as Lady Do Nogle, lighting a Russian cigarette, comments with a playful characterization.
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Lady Donogle
Dare Recovers his Past in a Restless City Hotel
Fabian Dare, dazed after an operation, uses a taxi to reach a familiar hotel. In a dim sitting room he confronts a blank memory wall, realizing his past eludes him. The scene captures a man clawing for identity as summer night unfolds.
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Fabian Dare
von Tarsenheim
Dave
Germany
Mr. Dare
Hurrowine
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
The advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal healing balm for itching skin diseases and all skin injuries. It claims rapid relief from mental and physical discomfort and lists price as 25 cents, with sales through Kenyon & Thomas in Adams, New York.
Train Schedule Fragments From Davenport to Dallas Laced With Times
Scrambled timetable fragments list multiple trains and routes. Entries mention Davenport Illinois to Chicago service, California Special, Kansas City to Worth connections, and No 59 Local Freight with listed departure and arrival times across several hours.
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Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Askaloosa
Kansas City
Fl. Worth
Dallas
Wilton Trains Schedule and Main Line Times
Wilton trains depart from Muscatine on No 504 at 6 25 am and No 505 at 8 00 am. Main line No 500 at 10 15 am and No 601 at 12 35 pm. Afternoon No 502 at 3 20 pm and No 503 at 5 30 pm. Wilton branch runs daily except Sunday with several daily signals and western routes listed.
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Muscatine
Wiltes
Cinvestscccees
EAS
Dellis
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Notes
In effect April 9 1905 No 12 passenger 2 3308m No 8 passenger 8 00 pm No 92 freight carries passengers 650 pm No 3 passenger 9 am No 5 passenger 144 pm No 1 freight carries passengers 845 am
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Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine to Round House Rail Schedule Update
Train timetable lists connections among Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Kick Junction. Notes indicate trains No.1 No.3 operate daily except Sunday No.5 Saturday service and connections with Iowa Central and Burlington lines at Elrick Junction and Wapello.
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Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Kick Junction
Lowa Centrain
Elrick Junction
Burlington
Lowa Central
Eirick Junction
Rai m
Aid
Burlington Reggio- Wapello
Centra
Birick Junction
South Bound
Suse
Sabi
Il --Awine Greiv
Muscatine Rear
Wapelle
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Journal Printing CO
Throop
Ll. P. Loomis
Oficiai i Paper
Associated Dress
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Lvvering Press Association
Association of American Advertisers
New York City
Association
KAMA
Waterloo
DR. Pentzer
Office
Bldg
David Warner
Washington News
Near News
National Capital
Judson C. Welliver
Gruesus
Gerald Villiers-Stuart
Stationer’s Hall
Eileal Printer Y
Gertie DE S. Wentworth-James
Cincinnati Times-Star
Wild Widow
Paul
Milwaukee Free Press
Katherine Orbison
Honora
Katherine
Empire Book CO
Murray St
New York
J. Carskaddan
Canonaddan & Pepper
West Second Street
Telephone
Henry Jayne
Hofman
Arthur Hofman
Wm & Jayne
JdAa
NH & Hofman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
BP. Ingham
Ed St
H. K. Hurst
New German-American Bank
Pranw L. Dimitsibhibin
Gank
Thos. Brown
Geneva
Illinois
First National Bank
Tur Cook
Musser & CO
M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
S. B. Cook
Pfirse National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
R. K. Smith
J. Curskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
S. M. Hughes
Avon
Lim
Rock Island System
Iam
W. S. Underdonk
Wilton Trains
Wilton
Auscatine Noken and suuTs
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