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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
3
The fragment lists the journal’s publishers editors and affiliations. It notes circulation claims for Muscatine papers and membership in Associated Press and Lee Newspaper Syndicate. It mentions Iowa drivening press association presence.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and offices in New York and Chicago with addresses and firm roles. No clear event or context. details appear partial and noncontinuous.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Scam- Weekly Journal appears Tuesday and Sunday nights. Daily home delivery by carrier and weekly 10 cents. Yearly by mail. Agencies listed for reader convenience include East Hill Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Miksch's Grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Brief notice notes business and editorial offices of Bell Telephone in the Mississippi Valley. References to telephone operations and regional offices. No dates or further details provided.
Detailed monthly circulation totals show 6,100 copies for several dates with adjustments and fees. The report lists counts of 6,000 or 6,150 on multiple Sundays and 5,950 on one occasion, totaling 30,540 for the month with varying fees and classifications.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that the above number of copies were printed and circulated during January 1908. Subscribed and sworn to before me February 1, 1908 by William R. Jayne notary public.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues the Iowa National Guard lacks its former esprit due to politics. It asserts the rank and file remain loyal to state and service, but the leaven of politics has harmed the organization and spirit.
The author denounces the guard as a political machine undermining patriotism and citizenship. He blames political interests for corrupting an organization once seen as Iowa’s pride and protective of citizens’ firesides, calling for a reversion to the old guard spirit.
A Des Moines correspondent vents against Editor Perkins of the Sioux City Journal after Perkins challenges Attorney General Byers on primary law. The piece accuses the Journal of slurring Des Moines reporters who supposedly earn only in newspaper pay, and questions the spread of slush published under Des Moines datelines.
The speaker accepts the thaw as preferable to harsher conditions, noting it is still disagreeable but markedly better overall.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican mocks Birdsall as wary and isolated in the Third district while claiming Des Moines residents and Judge Prouty faced a crushing defeat. It forecasts broader repudiation in June, echoed by the Mason City Globe-Gazette.
The Chronicle declares Hughes could not win and would disrupt the party within six months if elected, a sentiment echoed in political commentary.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes the marriage of Miss Vanderbilt and the attending expense, concluding readers need not feel obliged to marry a count.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise reports the Times-Republican of Marshalltown calls Cummins organ the only red in the face, screaming at this writing. The remark targets Cummins and signals heated rhetoric in political coverage.
The Sac Sun asks how surprising it would be if Leslie M. Shaw’s name replaced William B. Allison on the upcoming primary ballot, signaling a potential ballot naming mix up or substitution.
The Hartley Journal condemns a progressive reform proposal as a scheme to hasten the death of Senator Allison, framing it as a extreme political tactic. The comment suggests a sharp partisan dispute over efficacy and ethics of the reform.
The Spirit Lake Beacon describes the political horizon around Congressman Hubbard as serene and undisturbed, noting no visible threats or disruptions to his ongoing leadership. The piece emphasizes stability and steady governance in the current climate.
The Pomeroy Herald notes a letter from Senator Harlan as a strong campaign document supporting Senator Alli. The item frames the letter as a favorable political asset amid ongoing race considerations.
The state board of control appoints 216 Iowa physicians as examining doctors for the state sanitarium for consumptives in Iowa City. Under the law they will examine applicants seeking admission and issue certificates describing their condition, with incipient tuberculosis prompting admission.
Adjutant General Thrift was told by the chief of ordnance that the new and improved Springfield rifle with equipment would be issued upon requisition to the organized militia of Iowa on or before May 1 of this year. The weapon is the same model now used by the regular army and, after several recent changes, guards officers believe a practical arm is at last supplied.
A vein of coal described as among the finest in the region has been discovered on Oak Leaf farm south of Boone. Drillers have recently uncovered a substantial mineral, with belief that the area from Boone to Madrid lies underlain by quality coal.
Captain J A T Hull representative of Iowa's Seventh District writes to Des Moines friends denying any political motive behind his bill to survey the Des Moines river for potential navigation. He grieves at accusations of ulterior aims and stresses his intent.
Jens Jensen sells his two hundred acre farm eight miles west of Cedar Falls to George W. Pehrens of Cedar Falls for 95 dollars per acre. Total price amounts to 22800 dollars. Seven years earlier Jensen bought the farm from Sheldon Wood for 62.50 per acre and returns have been favorable, leading Jensen to quit farming.
Clarion and Fort Dodge high schools plan a debate event. The teams will face off to present arguments on defined topics with student moderators guiding the format and scoring.
The Fort Dodge Messenger notes Cummins says he has nothing to say against Senator Allison but has no objection to traveling around the state with Prouty and hearing him criticize the senator's record.
The Burlington Hawkeye quotes that nominating Secretary Wilson for governor would mean a Republican general assembly, Republican congressional districts, and success along the line.
Sickness is nearly impossible when the kidneys liver and bowels stay in good shape. Testimonial from Mr S B Holden of Grand Rapids Michigan claims Dr A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills cured liver constipation and inactive kidneys. 25 cents a box at dealers. Free sample available from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
Fort Dodge will send over 300 rooters by a special train to Clarion for the debate on disarmament. The issue is a formal resolution on whether limited disarmament by leading powers would promote civilization, with Clarion negative and Fort Dodge affirmative.
The Des Moines YMCA invitation for the biennial YMCA state convention to be held in February 1909 has been accepted, with preference over the invitation from the Keokuk association.
Charles T. Ginn, longtime employee of Ruge's general store in Walcott, disappeared two weeks ago after alighting from a Davenport train. His family fears for his safety as no motive or reason for departure is known.
Crawfordsville in Washington county has maintained a consolidated school for three years and citizens are satisfied. Other districts are eager to join, but the new building for Crawfordsville and two country districts is full and cannot accommodate more districts.
Governor Cummins accepts an invitation to speak to Iowa State Normal school students at Cedar Falls during the Friday chapel period. He will also address the Waterloo Business College graduating exercises that evening.
Creston church search for a pastor faces an unusual challenge as forty two other Congregational churches in the state also lack pastors. Each candidate is followed by multiple committees during the process.
Mrs. Brenton arranges to keep Miss Grainger with her for another day or two while plans are discussed. Haverford departs after a brief visit as Agnes Brenton consoles Katherine and insists on a busy morning of letters and outings. Camilla’s papers arrive, showing she buys every newspaper.
The Rev J B Stewart to preach next Sabbath in Presbyterian church after a week’s delay. Marriage in city: J J Hoopes and Ellen E Hoopes wed. Robbery report: $15 in goods stolen after burglars drilled auger holes in rear door. Hog sale: A H Wintermute sold 24 hogs averaging 425 pounds to John Blackwell. Rescue at ice pond: Bettie Engle saved from drowning with her father’s aid.
The community notes a bound volume donation from James Ben cam Esq for Kendall's Expositor. The new Methodist church at Ononwa will be dedicated on Sunday February 16 with services the preceding Saturday and an eminent foreign divine guest.
Thirty years ago Mrs Lucy Shelton, widow of Rev O C Shelton of Amish in Johnson county, died of cancer last Sunday. Yesterday I A Broderick presiding elder of the M E churches in the district received a dispatch to attend the funeral and left for Riverside this morning. Van Gent Strake's grocery was
A brief historical note marks February 5 1888 as a Sunday and recalls events from twenty years earlier. The snippet reflects a newspaper practice of dating past days and recounting notable moments.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs John B Reay received many friends as they marked their 23rd wedding anniversary Miss Emma Link hosted a birthday gathering at her home A defective flue nearly caused a fire at the John Markman home on Chestnut Street neighbors quickly doused it Master Arthur Madden hosted a sleighing party for friends last evening
Katherine spends a quiet morning with Mrs. Brenton as the Brenton household welcomes Camilla’s children Betty and Baby. Betty steers the scene with sharp humor, Baby’s appetite brightens the mood, and Katherine feels happiness return amid frost and dawn light.
An Adams New York advertisement promotes Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for itching and skin eruptions. It claims relief after the first application and lists price 25 cents at drug stores or from Kenyon and Thomas.
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