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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
3
Circulation Figures for Muscatine Journal November 1907
The statement lists monthly circulation totals for Muscatine Journal November 1907 with figures around 6 000 to 6 400 copies. Publisher I. F. D. Throop swears the numbers reflect printed and circulated copies for the month, sworn December 2, 1907, before Notary William R. Jayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
I. F. D. Throop
The
Frank D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
William R. Jayne
Who Leads in the Republican Presidential Race
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt is out of contention for a third term and places Taft as the leading candidate. It notes Foraker's opposition in Ohio and criticizes Taft’s campaign missteps including the world tour. It concludes that broad Taft support exists, though without the same fervor as Roosevelt or Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Taft
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Taft Bureau
Iowa
Bryan
Optimism as a Guide to a Happier New Year
A column urges chasing pessimism from life as the new year nears. It stresses cheerful thinking, helping others, and focusing on family and neighbors to improve personal fortunes and resilience. An optimist thrives even in isolation, while pessimists suffer in any setting. Start now to make life and others happier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
No. 1
Newport
Taft Holds Lead After World Tour Reception
The piece compares Taft and Bryan post return. Taft’s homecoming drew friends and reporters. Bryan’s drew a memorable demonstration. It argues Taft retains a lead in Republican sentiment with Roosevelt, Hughes and others in the mix, while La Follette and Cummins appear unlikely choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt
Pullman Sleeper Patronage Reported by Baltimore American
The Baltimore American cites data claiming 18,000,000 patrons rode Pullman sleepers last year. The report notes strong demand and discusses implications for rail service and passenger travel trends. There is emphasis on sustained popularity and potential future capacity considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Ostracized phrasing debated over hold-up counts
The Omaha Bee and Burlington Hawkeye debate wording to describe robberies and delays. They propose phrasing that emphasizes patrons and porters, noting a sensational figure of 18,000,000 hold-up cases as a provocative option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Christmas Candle Fatalities Compared With July Casualties
The writer laments missing tabulated Christmas fatality figures caused by candle proximity to cotton whiskers and notes the habit of comparing such deaths with the Fourth of July and football casualty lists.
Author Booth Tarkington Arrested for Christmas Celebration
Dispatches report Booth Tarkington was arrested for celebratory conduct on Christmas. He pleaded at the police station that he was an author, and officers replied that authorship is not automatically a crime under Indiana law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
Gentlemen from Indiana Mirror Missouri Spirit in Indianapolis
Two badly battered policemen in Indianapolis reflect a clash that echoes the Missouri incident. The assault appears linked to local tensions as investigators probe the motive and perpetrators. Authorities urge calm while detailing the injury status and scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Missouri
Indianapolis
Have you smoked those cigars your wife gave you yet
A terse personal question about whether you have smoked the cigars your wife gave you or if you have sworn off. The line poses a domestic, habit related inquiry with implied expectation of a behavior choice.
Cummins Seeks Candidacy for Tonight’s Election
Mr. Cummins is a candidate in tonight’s local election contest. He runs for a public office position, facing other challengers as voters decide the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cummins
Chaplain Cole Cleared of Charage Conspiracy at Soldiers Home
Burlington Hawkeye notes Chaplain Cole of the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown is fully vindicated after charges against his character were proven false. Friends say few believed the accusations and accuse conspirators of targeting a good man. The vindication should bring harsh consequences for those who instigated the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Chaplain Cole
Marshalltown
Cole
Not Necessary to Apologize for Forgot Gift
In answer to a Constant Reader query the author states no apology is required to a friend remembered but not given a present. A graceful retreat is to buy a baby birthday gift, or wait and seek to settle the score next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Global tour sparks varied sport pageant plans
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes programs of cock fights in the Philippines and bull fights in Spain as part of a world tour of events while President finishes his term. The Waterloo Courier reports Colorado enthusiasts naming Ruth Bryan Leavitt as a possible Democratic convention delegate to nominate her father for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Philippines
Spain
Germany
Japan
France
England
Waterloo
Colorado
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Tribute to Iowa’s veteran Senator Allison in Chicago
Washington Letter by Raymond lauds William B. Allison of Iowa as a linchpin in U.S. finance and lawmaking. It recounts his 50 years in public service from Civil War staffer to long Senate career since 1878, his influence on appropriations and financial policy, and the potential impact of his retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raymond
Chicago Tribune
Cummins
Senate
William B. Allison
Iowa
Allison
Congress
Gov. Cummins
Senator Allison
Roosevelt
Cannon
House of Representatives
United States Senate
White House
America
Secretary of the Treasury
Tom Reed
John Sherman
Roscoe Conkling
Blaine
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Lincoln
Grant
House
Iowa Statesman
Appropriations Committee
Speaker Cannon
Great
United States
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local News Recap
A mixed archival column recalls events from 50 and 30 years ago, noting a Sunday December 27 anniversary, a runaway team incident near Mulberry and Walnut streets, a Keeler farm sale two miles southeast of Sweetland Centre, a Christmas Eve marriage in 1877, a hand injury to a railroad conductor, and various local notices. It references community figures including Col Keeler, Mrs Merry, Thomas Edgington, and church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Mulberry
Third
Walnut Street
William B. Keeler
Sweetland Centre
Cc. M. Merry
Col. Keeler
Thomas Edgington
Rock Island County
Ill
S. H. Thomas
R. T. Johnson
August Platt
Blue Grass
Ila
Kittie L. Chastner
Edgington
Henry Graham
Rock Island
Wilton
Shaller
John C. Wallace
Clara V. Parham
Argus Lodge elects officers at December meeting
At the regular Argus Lodge I L of H meeting held December 26, officers were elected for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus Lodge, I. L. of H
Man Cleared In Court On Assault Charge
Ten years ago in Squire McNutt's court Arthur Diggs Sworn statement led to Roger being tried for assault and battery and found not guilty. Diggs acknowledged error about the assailant. A Pleasant Company gathered on Christmas day at Keokuk lake in B E Lilly’s cottage with Lee Ewing George Walker Frank Walker Will Dunsmore John Nietzel Hy Fitzgerald Emerson Bowman Charles Fisch Charles Richman Wallace Lilly Harry Scholten and Dick Bitzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire McNutt
Arthur Diggs
Roger
Diggs
Keokuk Lake
B. E. Lilly
Lee Ewing
George and
Frank Walker
Will Dunsmore
John Nietzel
Hy. Fitzgerald
Emerson Bowman
Charles Fisch
Charles Richman
Wallace Lilly
Harry Scholten
Land Dick Bitzer
Electric Bitters Featured In Havercamp Drug Store Ad
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach, liver, kidney, and bowels issues. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is the retailer behind the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fic
Havercamp
The Hottest Place on Earth in August Heat
Literary note describes New York as the hottest place due to August heat and urban humidity. The author lists other hot spots including Lourenco Marques Red Sea Nagasaki and Sierra Leone, praising the Congo and Coasts of Africa volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Leone
New York
Equator
Lourenco Marquez
Red Sea
Desert
Nagasaki
Congo
Africa
Mexican Christmas Customs and Posada Traditions
The Travel Magazine describes the nine day posada as a family Christmas observance reenacting Joseph and Mary’s journey with prayers, festive games, door admittance begging, and gift giving led by a pinata. In Querétaro allegorical floats appear while Vera Cruz hosts sailors serenading visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
Queretaro
Vera Cruz
Sail Ho Jack London Sets Sail On Global Voyage
Jack London sails the world in the Snark with his wife and a lone sailorman as he prepares a Woman's Home Companion serial. The journey promises dramatic, perilous travel and a vivid on the spot portrayal of places and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack London
Snark
Mr. London
Woman's Home Companion
Merchants deserve joy as they clear Christmas accounts
The piece notes that merchants have served as go-betweens bringing happiness and expresses hope that after paying advertising bills and settling discounts, their ledgers will read Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Fraternal Lodge Meeting Notices for Muscatine Area
Fraternal groups includingELK Muscatine Lodge No 804 BR Elks meet Mondays at Elks Hall 122 Avenue Muscatine. Muscatine Homestead No 3346 meets Wednesdays at Dunbar Restaurant East Street with officers Gaines Ingraham. Muscatine Aerie No 815 meets Tuesdays at 8 pm over Dunbar Restaurant. Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias meets Fridays at 2 pm building on Iown avenue with officers Kemner Bineler and Breen referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gow Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
B. P. O. Elk
Muscatine Lodge NO
ELKS
Elks Hall
122 Avenue
Cook
Musser Bank
Aineye
BH. Johnson Dean
W. Richards
F. O
Muscatine Aerie
Dunbar
C. Towers
John P. Breen
Knights Pof Pythia Wyoming Lodge
Iown Avenue
Bretar L. Kemner
C. L
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle Meeting Notice
Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at Woodmen hall. All visiting members in good standing are invited to meet. Alexander W. Scott Protector. Elma Scott Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Assulianon
Bloomingion Council No
F. A. A. Weets
Shawme
East Second St
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
S'Rea T. Lemkau
Charles Lockwood
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
H. G. Schoenig
3. C. Coster
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
A O U W Eagle Lodge Meets Thursday at K P Hall
A O U W Eagle Lodge No. 10 in Iowa invites brethren in good standing to meet at K P hall on Iowa avenue. W F Schoenig M W u S Kflowe recorder, E H Dolsen financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lodge No
K. P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
W_ F. Schoenig
Kflowe
E. H. Dolsen
Electa Chapter No 52 Meeting Schedule
Electa Chapter No 52 meets the second and fourth Mondays each month with Mrs Fanole Reimeke as W M and Mrs August Othmer as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Mra
Fanole Reimeke
W. M
August Othmér
Sec
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor Meeting Notice
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Pythd fan hall. Mrs Molliers Wiles serves as chief of honor. Mary Crofich is finance. Gussie Mull chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Pythd
Molliers Wiles
Chfe
Mary Crofich
Gussie Mull
Bank Record Shows New Officers and Surplus Details
Bank entries list First National with officers Ed G Cook as president and D W J as president, 8. M Hughes, and a $50,000 surplus. Directors include G Stein RB Reining W E Buren P Sawyer M Hy. Vault bores noted for a run and operations timing referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
G. Stein
M Hughes
Ital
RB. Reining
W. E. Buren
P. Sawyer
COOK
Ed G. B. Cook
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