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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal are published by the Evening Press Association with New York and Chicago offices. Subscriptions cost 10 cents weekly for daily delivery, 3 dollars yearly by mail for daily, and 1.50 yearly for the semi weekly edition issued Tuesday and Friday nights.
The Journal lists city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street and South Muscatine at W. F. Miksch's Grocery. End of street car track references W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue and Kecklerville with Chayka's Grocery. West Hill features J. H. Fuller Grocery.
A readable fragment notes a matchup between Proinces Heche and Mississippi Valley. Details are unclear with partial OCR, but the reference hints at a historical game or event involving these entities in a regional context. Further specifics about date location or outcome are not provided.
Iowa Republicans call a Des Moines meeting on March 18 1908 at 11 am to elect four delegates at large and an alternate to the national convention in Chicago. District caucuses begin at 10 am the same day with district and state committees organizing. Representation is by county and vote share from 1906 Cummins governor race with listed county allocations.
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas lauds the President's message to Congress as the best democratic doctrine from a Republican source, and likewise the best republican doctrine from any source, noting it contains no doctrines that...
A partisan defense of Theodore Roosevelt’s policy message as a civic moral crusade. It argues the battle is for righteousness and common sense, urging support for a successor who continues Roosevelt’s work, while acknowledging possible legislative limits and urging continued public vigilance.
The Sioux City Journal notes it is impossible to watch Shaw's smoke burn away as a public concern, suggesting the issue is effectively resolved or dismissed.
The Grinnell Register asserts Governor Larrabee's judgment is sound and his patriotism unquestioned, signaling strong support for the governor.
Gov. Folk announces candidacy for the United States Senate and will oppose Sen. Stone. The Freeman-Tribune Editorial urges Folk's win, arguing the Senate needs fresh blood and Folk would represent Missouri's real interests.
Burlington Gazette notes Cardinal Gib bons addresses the subject of the sanctity of motherhood in relation to the practice of smoking, aiming to arrest attention even among the frivolous.
Advertises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy to prepare the stomach for meals, aid digestion and assimilation, and keep bowels open after eating.
A historical advertisement promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for sick headache flatulency heartburn belching vomiting indigestion dyspepsia colds and female illnesses urging readers to try it today.
The article argues that youth resistance to authority led to Chicago school legislation against fraternities. It notes initial tolerance, then withdrawal of privileges, followed by defiance and eventual suppression as a lesson in citizenship and obedience.
The Big Slough Bridge is repaired allowing easy passage. Mr Josiah Miller reports two estray cows and a yoke of oxen on Blanchard's Island below the city likely swimming from the Illinois shore. He asks to help locate the owner. Cowell travels to Cincinnati to buy machinery for Keokuk water works.
An Iowa City Republican newspaper argues George W. Shaw would strengthen the ticket as vice president, noting his January arrival and potential to unmask Bryan. The piece suggests Shaw as a strong second place nominee and forecasts a Taft and Shaw ticket.
The Western Iowa Editorial association holds its winter meeting in Council Bluffs on February 21. The event gathers prominent editors merchants preachers and a state senator at the public library auditorium with W P Wortman of Malvern serving as president.
Sioux City reports that the Missouri River Navigation congress plans an official inspection trip down the river early next spring to spur House Rivers and Harbors committee interest in widening and improving the big river.
The Iowa railroad commission announced hearings for manufacturers and shippers on proposed commodity rate changes to be held February 14. A rehearing on the reduction of express rates statewide is scheduled for February 20.
Ames Professor C A Scott of the United States bureau of forestry has been elected to fill the forestry chair at Iowa College. He succeeds Professor Baker who resigned to join Pennsylvania State College. Since the inception of the chair Scott has led the Dismal River forest reserves.
At the regular meeting of the Dubuque board of education William R. Stocking a graduate student of Williams College Mass was introduced as a new instructor.
Hon John A Parvin state senator from Muscatine county arrived from Des Moines for a short home visit due to family illness. Trustees added about 60 volumes to the library at a cost of 80 dollars. A fire destroyed A B Wiles residence in Seventy Six township four miles away with all contents. loss about 1000 dollars due to a defective flue.
A city merchant cited John Meeker of Cedar township as possessing a remarkable family history. He claimed Meeker’s grandfather served in the Revolutionary War with 17 sons, all officers, who emerged from service safely. The remark was shared by Truman Cowell of Coverdale and Co.
An instructor of history is elected to replace L. G. Cooper who resigned to join the district high school. The move fills the vacancy at the local high school and reflects a transition within the district’s teaching staff.
Several farmers in La Porte City have signed contracts with Iowa Sugar to grow sugar beets for shipment to the Waverly factory. Most will plant a small acreage this spring as the venture is experimental, with plans for larger areas if the first crop proves profitable.
An overheated stove caused a blaze in the B. C. R. & N. railroad round house near Huttig's factory at 6 PM. The fire was extinguished by the round house hose before fire companies arrived. A sleighing party is planned to visit J. W. Miller's home on the slough road tomorrow evening. Mrs. Grant Nichols of West Liberty, daughter of Hon. W. C. Evans, is ill with regarded hopeless recovery.
Last Wednesday Frederick Schaefer of Andalusia Jr and Elizabeth J Roberts of Buffalo Prairie wed at the bride’s home with Rev T R Johnson officiating. Ed P Ingham of Wilton wed Edna B Mayer in St Louis with Rev Campbell presiding. S J Ripley, longtime Drury township resident, died. Patrick McNivens died in Eliza township Mercer county aged 63. Mrs Minnie T Hatch widow of John B Hatch Des Moines and formerly Muscatine, died. telegram confirms.
The owners prepare to occupy the six story structure today. Decorators finish their work and odds and ends are being cared for as rapidly as possible.
Nearly 5,780 residents of Iowa City dance each month and collectively spend about $1,195 on related pleasures. The figures were compiled carefully by the managers of local dance halls as the basis for estimating activity in this industry.
Mt Pleasant Burlington line named as defendant in a $15000 damage suit filed by administrator F M Davenport for the death of Maurice Cronin in the company tool house on November 5. Cronin, asleep or in a stupor, perished when the building burned. Plaintiff alleges the railroad allowed improper use of the structure.
The Boone National Bank announces the completion and turnover of its new building. Officials say the facility will enhance service capacity and house updated banking operations for the community.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns and sores including piles. The ad claims healing power, a 25 cent guarantee, and notes Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Katherine reflects on guardianship and education while considering her uncertain future after leaving Mrs Baynhurst. She doubts herself yet resolves not to return to her former guardian and contemplates charity homes or workhouse with Mr Haverford’s help. Mrs Brenton offers kindness and asks about Katherine’s age.
The illustration details a two part coat with the skirt and body joined below the waistline. Deep pocket flaps sit at the waist over the hips. Fronts are double breasted with pointed revers joining a rolling collar. Sleeves are full length with high stitched cuffs.
A girl recalls being four when she entered Miss Beamish’s school and how the elderly woman cared for her. Agnes Brenton responds with practical support, asking what the guest would like to do. The dialogue reflects memories and care as a story continues.
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