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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
3
The memo notes new leadership at the Evening Press Association with representatives from Nassau Street and Chicago Mice-700 Marquette Building. Le Coste Maxwell is named in charge along with Kayus and Loungio to handle terms.
The speaker blames J. W. Blythe of the Burling ton railroad for pressuring Torbert to write a letter to Cummins. He dismisses Blythe as corrupt and predicts Alex won’t receive the promised thousand plunks, claiming Blythe engages in schemes and raids.
Miss Ethel Fuller has drawn twenty offers from stock company managers, but manager A W Cross resists and plans to keep her for road productions. Cross credits stock training with sharp, versatile talent and notes Anna Karenina at the Grand Friday as the vehicle for Fuller, supported by actors with stock experience to ensure a finished cast.
J. F. D. Throop, publisher of the entire Journal, solemnly swears that the above number of copies of said paper were printed and circulated during November 1907.
The Waterloo Chronicle questions the Sunday revival in Muscatine yet acknowledges Billy Sunday’s impact. It cites $5,611.23 raised for remuneration and 3,579 conversions, noting prominent local donors and a marching crowd of about two thousand singing revival hymns as Sunday departed.
The Sioux City Tribune asks if Governor Cummins has kept faith with the people after addressing his foes. The paper probes who qualifies as the people in this political accountability question.
Last week the Clinton Herald issued a 24 page annual edition that showcased the paper’s enterprise and the strong belief of Clinton merchants and business houses in advertising.
The piece reflects ongoing economic strain with households bracing for tighter budgets as prices stay high and incomes lag. It notes next week may bring continued austerity and shifting consumer behavior amid a cold season.
Despite cold weather and financial strain, the feeling of Christmas remained strong and festive in communities sharing traditions and goodwill.
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges calm in reaction to Billy Sunday visiting town. It urges people to reflect on eternity quietly and maintain decency in religious expression rather than shouting or becoming hysterical in a tabernacle.
Rev Merrick of Des Moines says teaching the myth to Claus harms the world more than liquor abuse. The remark notes ongoing public influence of such legends amid a crowded discourse on moral choices.
Christmas passed without notable events in the city with gunpowder and drink noted. Religious services were well attended. Unger’s brass band played on Second and Water streets. Multiple marriages occurred in Muscatine and surrounding townships. A Soldiers' Monument meeting was scheduled in the Muscatine County Court House with a long list of board members from area townships.
Forty years ago a couple wed on Christmas day at the bride’s father’s residence at Fifth and Mulberry streets. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Bowman of the United Brethren church. The bride was Mrs. H. W. Brown of Battle Creek, Michigan, and Miss Ella remained a party to the headline.
A brief humorous note from the Ottumwa Courier about an Atlantic City woman who tipped hotel bell staff with copies of Pilgrim's Progress, imagining bell boys preferring Bunyan over Nick Carter for humor and cultural taste.
The Eagle Grove Eagle praises the state’s attorney general as unfraught by unborn-babe sympathies while the Davenport Times notes Roosevelt must secure the White House leader's consent before forming a new party with Tom Lawson guiding the effort.
The Dav enport Times urges voters to select Joe Lane as a delegate at large to the national convention. The Waterloo Times-Republican offers a political aside, calling this a cement age in everything but politics.
Mr James Riley author of Christy of Rathglin shares boyhood memories from the old country including Mickey Linn and the loud study rules at his school. He describes Ireland and its people with firsthand insight and literary polish in lieu of other reminiscences.
A call for national repose to restore confidence and crush muckrakers and demagogues. The piece warns that confidence returns slowly after the stock market and industry collapse, with unemployed workers reflecting as the dinner pail empties.
White Lily notes Mr and Mrs William Brayton have moved into the newly built home of Steven Brayton. Kathryn Winegard from near Edgington stayed with Mrs Fred Kelley, while Maude Moorehead from Illinois City visited Miss Stella Thomas. Mrs Peter Ketcher and two children from Charles City Iowa are visiting.
Thirty years ago the arbitration between Peter Fintel and H A Hollster took place in Durant last week and produced a settlement of 85 dollars between the parties.
Twenty years ago the circle of Mr. 8. M. McKibben friends is glad to hear he is recovering from a severe paralytic stroke suffered some time earlier.
Ten years ago today calendar marked December 26 as a Sunday. The note marks a past weekend date with a reflective timing reference.
Senator E J Burkett of Nebraska introduces a bill to hold national bank directors liable for violations of the national banking act by officers or employees. The measure would permit charter forfeiture of banks where directors knew of unlawful acts harming shareholders or creditors. Burkett, age 40, took his Senate seat in 1905 and previously served in four Congresses.
Kathryn Fuhr from near Edgington spent Thursday night with Mrs. Anna Roberts and the Theodore Moore family of Illinois City visited Frank Thomas on Sunday. Jimmie Depew and sister Alta from Iowa are visiting relatives nearby. Mr and Mrs Wookey and daughter Jennie from Muscatine spent last week at John Cannam s. Jessie Deakman from near Boston visited her sister Mrs Frank Thomas for a few days last week. James Johnson and daughter Emma spent several days in Rock Island. Misses Retta and Emma Johnson from Illinois City visited John Cannam s Sunday.
An advertisement proclaims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a stimulating yet gentle laxative. It guarantees customer happiness with a money back offer. A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street signs the promotion.
Mildred Holland in the romantic drama A Paradise of Lies set in late 18th century sunny Italy stars at the Grand this Wednesday. Director Edward C White and writer Matthew Barry present a celebrated actress whose reputation promises a delightful evening with stylish costuming and superb scenery.
Local notes show adrian Reynolds and family visiting Fredonia relatives for Christmas. Numerous trips and visits across Muscatine, Concord, Bard, Cedar Bethel, Letts, Columbus Junction, and Muscatine with residents from Tac oma Tacoma Bard and Omaha visiting or hosting holiday gatherings.
Emma Carey and Mrs. Emma Carey visited Friday as teachers and scholars of Fredonia schools presented a fine entertainment and Christmas tree at the church on Christmas Eve. The teachers’ perseverance and work in preparing the program were highly praised.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut praises Foley's Kidney Cure after trying various remedies and doctors. He reports improvement after two bottles and full cure after five, enabling him to pass a life insurance examination. The ad notes Foley's Kidney Cure treats backache and kidney and bladder troubles, with A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street as an endorsement point.
Miss Jennie Nolind arrived from Muscatine to spend Christmas in Conesville with relatives. Residents and visitors from Muscatine, Wapello, Ottumwa, West Liberty and Iowa City converged for holiday gatherings. Local residents, including Ransom and Leander McKee, returned or visited, while others traveled to Iowa City and Nichols for Christmas activities.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and weak lungs featuring Havercamp's Drug Store. It lists prices at 50 cents and a dollar. The copy emphasizes decaying lungs as a warning of poor health.
Local fraternal groups list meeting times and locations. Brotherhood of American Yeomen Muscatine Homestead No. 336 meets Wednesdays at Eagle Hall over Dunbar Restaurant East Second Street with Garnes as foreman and Mrs. E. C. Ingraham as correspondent. Muscatine Aerie No. 815 meets Tuesdays at Fagie Lodge hall over Dunbar Restaurant. W C Towers and John P. Breen are officers.
Highland Nobles and Muscatine Castle invite all visiting members in good standing to attend 2nd and 4th Thursday meetings at Serena. The note lists Alexander W. Scott and Elma Scott as officers with secretary duties.
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