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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co published by F. K. Throop with L. P. Loomis as managing editor claims circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Office representatives listed in New York Chicago with in charge names.
The Journal catalogs local agencies for reader convenience. It lists East Hill area firms including Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street and South Muscatine options such as W. F. Miksch's grocery. Other locations feature W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue and Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery.
Sworn circulation statement lists daily and average copies printed and circulated for January 1908. Publisher F D Throop reports an average 6 103 copies with totals ranging around 6 000 to 6 200 and notes local officers signing the sworn affidavit in Muscatine Iowa.
The Republican State Central Committee of Iowa calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on March 18 1908 at 11 am to elect four delegates at large to the National convention in Chicago. District caucuses follow, with representation based on Cummins votes in 1906 and county delegations. offices to be held in Des Moines with separate caucus halls provided.
A Chicago sensation is printed at dawn and mailed on morning trains to Iowa and the West, distributed as an afternoon paper. Publishers use this distribution to broaden reach while masking the early edition timing.
A Muscatine reader notes the Chicago American failed to publish the Thaw verdict in time, while Iowa morning papers provided rapid, accurate coverage. The critic argues the Iowa papers offer better up to date service than an afternoon Chicago paper that misleads readers with its name.
The article reflects on the regicide of Portugal’s king and crown prince, praising Queen Amelie and the new king Manuel II. It notes national unrest, the broader political upheaval, and hopes that Franco’s removal foreshadows a stabilizing, peaceful reign ahead.
The passage argues that sorrow signals a deeper virtue, showing a ruler’s ability to govern not only others but also to govern himself. It presents sorrow as a benchmark of tempered authority and inner discipline guiding leadership.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette denounces a claim that progressives pray for Allison's death as villainous. The Mason City Republican and Iowa City Citizen comment on factional divides, with the Citizen urging a united caucus for Lafe Young as delegate and praising Taft allyship.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican asserts the situation is not propitious for Mr Shaw's entry and predicts he will not run. It says Iowa Republicans will undoubtedly choose Taft, and Shaw is a great man but not at the time to seek his state's support for the presidency.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Leslie M. Shaw rejects a large salary rather than submit to perceived constraints. The piece frames it as an expensive but principled stand, urging others not to overreact.
The Orange City Herald describes Mr Bryan as holding his party tight and refusing to release him in a striking editorial tone. The remark emphasizes his firm grip and control within the party.
Secretary John Simpson announces W. E. Corey of Kossuth county will succeed Garth C. Fuller as assistant secretary of the Iowa State Fair. Corey has served as office clerk in the labor commissioner’s office for two years. The state anti-saloon league begins a three weeks campaign for constitutional prohibition resubmission. The Rev. W. C. Barber and the Rev. N. T. Butterfield open the drive. The Iowa Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers hold their twenty seventh annual session at Oskaloosa on February 13 with Able speakers and discussions on legislation for the sheep industry.
Enthusiasts gathered at the Sheldon opera house to back the proposed Siouxney Spirit Lake interurban line. The pledge included donation of right of way and stock purchases totaling 19 000 dollars. Larger delegations came from towns along the proposed route.
A Mason City jury found Jack Campbell not guilty in a case charging him with uttering a false check against the Bank of Rockwell. Campbell testified he was intoxicated and did not intend to commit a crime.
Bert Phillips of Watson bakery Mason City was arrested on a charge of stealing fifty dollars from the till. Police traced the funds to purchases including a phonograph for twenty five dollars and a veil for three dollars for his sweetheart.
Mrs Brenton arranges a luncheon with Katherine Grainger as Rupert Haverford’s visit looms. Agnes notes Camilla’s potential match with the girl for child care, while Katherine’s poise and speech mark her suitability for a place in the family circle.
An 1878 county notice records deaths including Mrs. Sarah J. Long aged about forty, and Freddie Bodman aged nearly three. It also reports a sheriff Harvey Leonard fainting in court, a new night operator W. J. North, a river ice harvest by D. Sauer, and a horse driven sleigh incident on Second Street.
A farmer James Manley near Columbus City lost his residence and contents to a blaze suspected from a defective flue. A Davenport trip is planned to see actress Mrs Lander. An alarm sounded yesterday when Capt Palmer’s Third Street chimney burned out.
A letter to F M Howard confirms Thos Gilkerson of Huron North Dakota, brother-in-law to the Journal foreman, was a blizzard casualty. Also notes a Muscatine marriage on Feb 1 1888 between Sherman W Springer and Minnie A Wood and announces a Muscatine Rifles military ball set for Feb 22.
30 years ago H. J. Bosworth, manager of the telegraph office, is traveling to Nebraska to oversee land there. He will be away about two weeks, with Wesley Wood, the night operator, acting in his absence.
In a tense scene Rupert Haverford offers Miss Grainger funds and a temporary home while she seeks work and answers about her past. Katherine Grainger confronts family tensions as she plans independence from Mrs Baynhurst, and hints emerge about a remembered ship voyage.
Ten years ago this evening at seven William G. Maxson and Miss Alice R. Chesebro wed at their West Liberty home with Rev. O T Lanegfitt officiating. The week prior a surprise party targeted Miss Sarah Bilkey. Mr and Mrs J K Miller hosted friends for Mulberry games. A license issued yesterday to W L Watters and Mamie McIntosh. Bert Lyons and wife welcome a baby boy.
A dog named Roger is claimed to spell his own name and difficult words such as Constantinople phthistic and pneumonia. The February Century will publish the owner story and a scientific discussion by Harvard professor Robert M Yerkes based on his personal investigation.
Fine views reproduce the big and little guns forming Boston harbor defenses as featured in the February issue of Popular Mechanics.
An old advertisement praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick safe cough and cold remedy sold at Havercamp's Description Drug Store for 50 cents and one dollar.
The note parodies high society couture by stating Miss Van derbilt's trousseau cost seventy five thousand plunks while contrasting with the average girl whose trousseau was seven dollars and forty nine cents marked down from seven fifty.
Society notes list regular gatherings for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M on the first Tuesday evening monthly with W M A W Scott and secretary L Johnson. Also Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons convenes second Friday monthly led by A E Ulmer and H P Werb with L Johnson recording. De Mulay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave on the third Wednesday monthly led by G L Delezette and W H Graff as recorder.
O R M Musquintine Tribe No 95 invites visiting chiefs to attend Thursday 5 p m at K U T M bail. Lue Breatheings, Jake Whistler sashnem. Lester Smih, c of K.
M. W. of A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 holds regular meetings on Tuesday evenings at Woodmen hall Olds Brock. J. C. Coster Consul. J. A. Leyda Clerk.
The Modern Brotherhood of America Bend City Lodge No. 145 invites members in good standing to meetings on the first and third Mondays at the K V P building. Dr E Hi King serves as president and Chas Kyan as secretary.
The Shelby G A R Post 231 meets on the first and third Tuesdays at G A R hall on East Second street J H Munroe serves as Commander and Gus Schmidt as Adjutant Visiting members are welcome.
Muscatine Court No 677 meets Mondays in Woodwan hall. Invites visiting members in good standing to attend. H G Schoenig Chancellor J C Coster Recorder.
P O Elks Muscatine Lodge No 304 meets every Monday at 8 oclock sharp at the Elks Hall 122 lawa avenue over Cook Musser bank Visiting Elks welcome Dr H Johnson Dean W B Richards Secretary
Literary notes report Robert Hichens author of The Garden of Allah and Jules Guerin the artist journeyed to Egypt to collect material for a series of papers.
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