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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

3

Agencies listed by The Journal for city readers

The Journal outlines city agencies including Hil Huribut Grocery on East 2nd South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Mecerville Chayka's Grocery Wen Hill J H Puller Grocery and Bell telephone lines for business and editorial offices.

Hil Huribut East 2Nd South Muscatine Toborg Bros. Groc Oregon Street C. A. Busch Hershey Mecerville Chayka’s Wen Hill J. H. Puller

Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1908

The Muscatine Journal publishes a sworn circulation statement for November 1908. Publisher F. D. Throop asserts 6758 average copies printed and circulated, with notarized oath by F. L. Bihlmeier on December 1, 1908.

Muscatine Journal Pomse Sea S I. F. D. Throop

Republishers Debate Missouri Decision on Monopolies

Republic argues the Missouri ruling punishes misdeeds while fearing it preserves Waters-Pierce and monopoly. The piece warns private monopolies are harmful yet hard to destroy and suggests profit sharing or other reforms as potential paths.

Republic Standard Oil Standard 9 Company Indiana Republic Oil Company Missouri Waters-Pierce Company Hawkeye Congress Canny Scott Burlington Carnegie

Traveling men share holiday greeting on street corner

A Washington Louisiana Democrat item reports two traveling men meeting on a street corner the day before Christmas and exchanging a handshake and a kiss in a lighthearted holiday moment.

Washington

Iniscences of Long Ago 50 Years Ago

A lengthy Oskaloosa Times leader urges withdrawing Mahaska county aid to the Muscatine and Oskaloosa railroad and discourages connections with the Burlington route at Agency City. A Muscatine county teachers convention meets in sub district No 1. A man drowned near Grandview after breaking through ice on Sturgeon Bay. The Muscatine County Bible Society holds its 36th annual convention at the Presbyterian church with Rev. D Murphy delivering the address.

Oskaloosa Times Mahaska County Muscatine Grandview New Boston Sturgeon’s Bay Muscatine County Bible Society Presbyterian Church D. Murphy M. E. Church

Emancipation Day Events Across Iowa Cities

The sixteenth anniversary observance of emancipation will be held on January first by colored residents of Iowa City Muscatine and Davenport with speeches by Hon J Butler Major H O Connor Alex Clark and A Anderson among others. Trinity Parish guild girls host a New Year reception at J B Dougherty's home from 11 a m to 11 p m.

Iowa City Muscatine Davenport J. Butler Major H. O'Connor Alex. Clark A. Anderson The Trinity Parish Guild J. B. Dougherty

Local political visitor and social guests in Muscatine

Twenty years ago Major W. S. R. Burnette of Preston Iowa republican district elector was in Muscatine on business. John Hess Miss Lizzie Hess and Miss Nellie Cox of Iowa City are guests of S. L. Waide in Muscatine today and will attend the Muscatine rifles party.

W. S. R. Burnette Preston Muscatine John Hess Lizzie Hess Nellie Cox Iowa City S. L. Waide

Halstead Snowbound Report of Deep Freeze and Cold

Alvin M. Farnsworth notes Halstead Kansas records a 10 degree below zero day with six inches of snow on December 23. The report mentions Jasper Noble, a young man living with Mr. Ferguson, as part of the local scene.

Alvin M. Farnsworth Halstead Kan Jasper Noble Mr. Ferguson

Just Common Folks Subject of Sermon Series Begins

Beginning next Sunday night at the First Methodist church Mr Osborn will deliver a January series titled Just Common Folks The calendar lists topics including Just a Father in Law Just Tent Makers Just a Boy Just a Girl and Just a Mother with five Sundays in January a Home gathering and Ramana Council members invited to a pre meeting on January 7 at 511 Main Street Good music free seats and a welcoming Christian environment.

Seidlitz John Rosenmund Main Street

Munroe Pair Wed in Davenport Ceremony

Ten years after engagement Joseph Rudolph of Munroe and Edith A. Lewis of West Liberty married yesterday afternoon by Rev. Donaldson in Davenport. They plan to reside there. Dennis Flynn, ex Riverside Leader editor, reportedly gained $150000 in Enid Oklahoma property. J A Townsley county superintendent departed for Des Moines for the state teachers association meeting.

Joseph Rudolph Munroe Edith A. Lewis West Liberty Donaldson Davenport Dennis Flynn Riverside Leader Enid Oklahoma J. A. Townsley Des Moines

Mite Sewing Circle Meeting Postponed Indefinitely

The meeting of the Mite Sewing Circle planned for yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Rodgers home, 114 East Eleventh Street, has been indefinitely postponed.

Mite Sewing Circle Rodgers East Eleventh Street Hotto Seidlitz John Kuebler A. Romann

Installation of officers at Mir iam Rebekah lodge Friday

The Mir iam Rebekah lodge will install its officers Friday evening January 5 with Miss Minnie Porter serving as installing officer.

Miriam Rebekah Iodge Minnie Porter

Fraternal Aid Association to Hold Regular Session

The Fraternal Aid Association will meet in regular session at the F. A. A. hall this evening.

Fraternal Aid Association F. A. A. Hall

Foley's Orino Laxative Cure Advertises Health Benefits

An advertisement by A. W. Morgan, a druggist, promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy for chronic constipation and liver stimulation. It claims the product regulates bone action to avoid purgatives and urges cautious use.

Foley Orino A. W. Morgan

Wright Tops Aero Records With Two Hour Flight

Lemans France December 31 Wilbur Wright shatters previous airplane records with a two hour and nine minute flight marking a historic endurance test. Wright's achievement follows days of anticipation as crowds witness the notable ascent and prolonged performance in the airship era.

Wilbur Wright Lemans France

Muscatine Yeoman society lists officers and marriage notice

Muscatine Homestead No 336 announces appointive officers for the new year led by Foreman E C Ingraham. A Christmas program by lodge youth precedes a 25 Club formation and deputy drive for future initiations. Marriage of Miss Vinnie Wilson to B C Wolf set for 8 pm at 2223 Cedar Street by Rev. Thomas Osborn with relatives present.

Muscatine Homestead Brotherhood of American Yeoman E. C. Ingraham Elma Scott Rowena Frances Townsend Rebekah Hanna Fuhlman E. J. Macklin Sentinel Carl Berg B. F. Dyer James Wilson Cedar Street Vinnie Wilson B. C. Wolf Washington Street Thomas Osborn First Methodist Episcopal Church John Wolf Nellie McGill

Treasurer Office Closed Saturday for Transition

The Treasurer's Office at the courthouse will close on Saturday so Treasurer C. R. Stafford and Deputy Ray Johnson can prepare to turn over the office and funds to incoming treasurer A. Shifler of Wilton, who will assume charge Monday January 4.

Court House C. R. Stafford Ray Johnson A. Shifler Wilton

Hinsdale Fights in Narrow Defeat in Chicago Tilt

The Riverside School team played a short two game series in Chicago, losing to Hinsdale 48 to 23 amid a Tuesday and Wednesday schedule. The YMCA of Colorado and other teams were set to meet in the evening games at the same venue.

Rado Min Chicago Hinsdale Coloss

Temptation and guilt haunt a Paris desolate night

In a fragment from Chapter XV, Lord Ancester debates fate and design as Vandraken’s reckless sin spurs catastrophe. He follows the Cobra to Paris, then Scotland, while at a Highland hostess’s corridor the pair Lady Donoyle and Ancester mock moral codes and pledge to see each other no more.

von Tarsenheim Paris Lord Ancester Vandraken Ancestor Scotland Highland Lady Donoyle Aivie Lord Ancestor

Nervine advertised as nerve energy tonic remedy

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine as the cure for nervous breakdowns and related health issues. It includes a testimonial from Mrs W L Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon and states druggists will refund the first bottle price if no benefit is seen.

Miles’ Nervine Iles Norey W. L. Burke Myrtle Creek Oregon Miles

The Castle Smoking Room Rendezvous

In a dim Lady Donogle sitting room at the castle, Lord Ancester confronts rival Donoyle’s lure. She pleads for restraint while he longs to kiss and test her resolve, as candlelight, firelight, and tension frame their delicate exchange. The scene closes with a promise to continue.

Gabetel Rose Ancestor Donoyle Lady Donoyle Lady Donogle Lord Ancester Donogle Rivie Aivie Lord Ancestor

The Two Johns at the Grand Sunday Matinee and Night

Amusement note promotes The Two Johns at the Grand with Sunday matinee and evening performances. The farce is praised as clean and highly funny, avoiding coarse humor. The cast features many well known favorites and the tuneful music is highlighted.

Hoyts A Bunch of Keys at the Grand Monday

Gus Bothner presents Hoyts A Bunch of Keys at the Grand Monday evening. The revue relies on clean American humor and clever repartee rather than indecency. The production remains a lasting attraction while French farces fade with audiences.

Hoyt Gus Bothner America Charles H. Hoyt

A Bunch of Keys Comes to Town With Fresh Fun

A long running favorite farce returns with new comedy situations bright songs and clever performers. Bothner presents an entertaining evening of mirth melody and merriment and audiences can expect a warm welcome for this season’s version of A Bunch of Keys.

Bothner

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Wounds and Burns

A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for wounds sores burns and injuries. The product is offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Bucklen Havercamp

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