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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
3
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal declares the number of copies printed and circulated during November 1907 in a sworn statement.
The St Paul Dispatch reports an upcoming general shift to higher prices for daily subscriptions. Starting March 1 the price rises and cash in advance will apply to all renewals. The move aligns with national trends as other papers boost rates and adopt advance billing.
Newspapers nationwide push paid circulation, slashing exchange lists and demanding value for every dollar spent on white paper. Producers seek verifiable returns and curb nonpaid distribution to ensure revenue coverage.
The Cedar Falls Record lauds Iowa Attorney General Webb Byers for his independent push to enforce liquor laws. He cites the Minnesota court decision as a guide and expects Iowa Supreme Court support, while denying any backing from state officials or temperance groups.
Des Moines reports indicate Senator Dolliver will address meetings in Des Moines mid January for Senator Allison’s supporters. He has been asked to tour Davenport and possibly spend a week or ten days in Iowa aiding Allison’s campaign and clarifying Torbert correspondence for the public.
The Sioux City Journal quotes the Kansas City Star noting Taft has no rivals except favorite sons and those stirred by Roosevelt. It asks why Taft faces opposition in Iowa and whether a local favorite son is driving it or selfish motives.
Railroad officials in Missouri indicate they will not contest the 2 cent fare law. They argue traffic reductions since enactment prove the measure is inequitable and confiscatory, hoping the courts will uphold their stance. Missouri Pacific official cited.
The column recalls events from 50 years ago and 20 years ago including a Tremont Hall social for the poor, railroad connections at Davenport and Iowa City, ferry service free of ice, a found gold pen linked to a burglary, and Muscatine chapter officers of Modern Woodmen of America No. 106 with named officers and roles.
Forty years ago celebration marks the fifteenth anniversary of Dr. S. M. Cobb and wife with a large gathering and abundant gifts at their home. A landslide near Third and Chestnut Street kills two young pigs and damages the nearby sty and embankment.
Thirty years ago Eagle Lodge No. 10 held an officers election. Key positions went to M. W. George Keckler G. F. J. Mulford O. L. W. G. Block Recorder F. W. Eichoff Financier H. S. Howe Receiver E. H. Dolsen I. W. S. Knowles O. W. H. Hartman Trustee H. Lindner Representative G. L. H. S. Howe.
Receipts fell 30 percent over the last ninety days and the estimated combined loss to all roads in passenger traffic reached 6.09 million dollars, according to a local Wabash man.
The West Union Gazette and The Keokuk Gate City exchange a wry note on impartial news. The Gate City declines direct answers while hinting at its own company and loneliness, reflecting a playful, self aware newspaper tone.
Ten officers chosen last evening with John Appel as president and W. W. Millett as vice president. The Wednesday Night Club gathered at the Page home on East Fifth Street with a mix of Misses Mabel Leverich Stella Cohn Florence Mahin Christie Brown Helen Kessinger Ida Ruckdeschel Florence Block Nellie Olds Edith Walter Jennie Sawyer and Messrs. W S Cohn Harold J. Mahin Sam Fox Fred Schafnit Charles Lindner R S Cook Zell Hutchinson Harry Hutchinson Charles Fox Richard Fox Lysle Day and R S Hoover in attendance.
The Muscatine City Council on December 19 1907 discussed luring J P Squire Co to make Muscatine the western stock yard hub and reviewed bids for East Ninth street yards. They also fielded a land dispute over Whicher street and considered property exchanges with Royster’s parcel. The County Auditor asked for higher tax book processing pay and the street commissioner's monthly report was accepted.
The Chicago Tribune reports a newborn child of Mr and Mrs Charles Kuendle in Bucyrus Ohio is both its own uncle and its father is also its grandfather. This paradoxical claim invites puzzle like reasoning.
Waterloo Courier questions the name Stokes amid reports on the 1908 candidate lineup featuring Taft Bryan Douglas and Stokes. The note adds curiosity over Stokes and suggests a fair combination despite uncertainties.
Iowa press quotes Dubuque Times Journal and Davenport Times praising Senator Allison for a consistent progressive record, patience, and loyalty to his party. They credit him with building rather than wrecking and keeping harmony within the party. Davenport notes Rock Island baseball club will display a pennant streamer in the park, signaling champions.
A Pittsburg pastor declined a church gift containing five twenty dollar gold coins missing the inscription In God We Trust. The piece notes the generosity of the congregation and questions the impact on his wife.
Muscatine city officials submit monthly receipts and activities for November 16 to December 16 1907. The city weighmaster sexton recorder police judge marshal and engineer file reports with fines burials collections and permits noted. Total balances and department funds are itemized.
City Treasurer E. E. Davidson submits a detailed monthly accounting for Muscatine Iowa covering November 15 to December 14, 1907. The report lists receipts and expenditures by fund and appropriation, including library and water works trusts, and shows the treasury's condition at close of business.
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