Journal Printing Co. publication note from Iowa paper
Official paper of City and County claims unrivaled circulation in Muscatine and three times that of any other daily. Mentions Associated Press membership and editorial staff positions. Chicago office listed with Marquette Building address and staff in charge.
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Ailuscatine
The
Associated Press
Dew York
Ulace
Séiu Sr
Monorth
Cosie
Ainawell
Chicago
Marquette Building
Payne & Loupg
Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal Subscription Rates
The Daily Journal published every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal comes in 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily by carrier in city 50 cents weekly. Daily by mail one year 3.00. Semi-Weekly by mail one year 1.80.
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Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal notes appointed agencies for reader convenience including East Hill and East 2nd street with Clay Kneese Grocery, South Muscatine W F 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.
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Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal January 1908
Sworn detailed circulation statement lists daily and weekly circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal in January 1908. The record shows multiple dates with ranges around 5,900 to 6,275 copies, including several 6,000 plus readings and variations across Sundays and weekdays.
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Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Journal circulation sworn for January 1908
Avera. 6. TDS I, F. D. Throop, Publisher of the Muscatine Journal, do solemnly swear that the above number of copies of said paper were printed and circulated during the month of January, 1908. F. D. Throop, Publisher. Muscatine Co., State of Iowa. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of February, 1908. William R. Jayne, Notary Public.
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Avera
Tds I
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
William R. Jayne
Republican State Convention Call for Iowa Delegates 1908
The Republican State Central Committee of Iowa calls a Des Moines convention for March 18 1908 at 11 am to elect four delegates at large to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. District caucuses and conventions follow at 10 am with representation based on county votes for Gov Cummins in 1906.
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Iowa
Republican National Committee
Republican State Central Committee of
Des Moines
Chicago
Illinois
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican State Committee
Congressional Committee
Albert B. Cummins
Clinton Hig Low
Muscatine
Jackson
C. F. Franke
Frank P. Woops
Taft and Teddy in Editorial Clash Over Presidential Aid
A Nevada representative criticizes President Taft, saying the president’s message did little to aid Taft and implying a misreading of Taft’s character as reflected in the editorial stance. The piece suggests tension between party leaders and the administration.
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Taft
Nevada
Taft Seen as Likely Republican Leader by Nevada Paper
A Nevada newspaper argues William Howard Taft embodies the vigor and independence to lead the country and to pursue a square deal for all. It contrasts Taft with Roosevelt’s third term zeal and predicts Taft as the best fit to carry forward Rooseveltian policies and honesty.
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Taft
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Republican
William Howard Taft
War talk on Russia Turkey clash sparks Yellow Peril fear
The speaker warns that if Russia and Turkey clash and Turkey prevails Europe could face a new Yellow Peril. They dismiss provoking Moscow as an easy way to gain reputation, likening it to taking candy from a child and noting the reputational risk.
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Russia
Turkey
Europe
Tariff Shifts to Business Basis Amid Political Critique
The speaker argues tariffs are shifting to a business base and predicts future historians will rank political parties with Black Hand societies and trusts for their influence in what they call a sinful age. The remark frames parties as corrupt forces alongside organized crime and corporate power.
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Black Hand
Trusts
Fallen Down Yet
A terse line prompts memory of a stumble and a warning about counting past incidents. The speaker questions whether a fall has occurred, noting that only the most recent event matters.
Provokingly Level Sidewalks Elicit Comment
A reader recalls sidewalks that were unusually level and prompts reflection on urban design. The remark suggests the streetscape sparked attention for its even paving and practical effect on navigation.
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
A compact reminiscence dated January 1858 marks a Sunday, with other items noting a Library Association lecture by Judge J. F. Dillon on The Valley of the Mississippi, and funeral details for Moritz Sauer the one-armed soldier. Local civic notes and club election results are also listed along with recent visits by S. McNutt.
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Library Association
Tremont Hall
J. F. Dillon
Davenport
Valley of the Mississippi
Moritz Sauer
S. McNutt
K P Officers Elected At Uniform Rank Meeting
At a Uniform Rank K of P meeting last evening officers were elected for the ensuing term. Sir Knight Captain L Banks and Sir Knight Lieutenant R C Schenck were named to their posts.
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K. of P
Cummins tariff remarks spark Iowa editorial debate
The Iowa City Citizen calls Cummins stance on taking the tariff out of politics a dream and says it will not happen, while the Waterloo Courier notes stronger support for Cummins in the Tenth and Eleventh districts. Also reported is a death in Dubuque from rattlesnake bite complications after a minor operation.
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Iowa City
Cummins
Chicago
Waterloo Courier
Dubuque
Tribute to Republican Party Refreshes Cedar Falls Record
Gov Hughes lauds the Republican Party as refreshing amid attacks from amateur reformers who seek to discredit the organization that has long stood for tradition and honorable governance.
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Cedar Falls
Hughes
Republican Party
Iowa Republicans Face Cummins Ambition Discord
The Waterloo Reporter notes that Iowa Republicans could have been a happier bloc if Cummins had waited on a senatorial bid, describing his current ambition as a single discordant note amid an otherwise peaceful outlook.
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Iowa
Cummins
Waterloo
Groundhog Day Notion Draws Strong Reactions
The Des Moines Capital notes that many men deny superstition yet treat Groundhog Day as a national occasion with notable fuss and attention.
Asset currency warning from the Dubuque Telegraph
The Dubuque Telegraph warns that asset currency contains seeds that will grow into a financial catastrophe, saying the country faces its worst financial cataclysm yet.
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Dubuque
Carroll Unites Factions to Shape Gubernatorial Race
The Cedar Falls Gazette quotes a forecast that if Carroll binds factions across the state as at this location, the gubernatorial election could become a landslide in his favor. The remark frames Carroll as a unifying force potentially altering the outcome.
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Carroll
The
Cedar Falls
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Heals Man Dragged on Gravel
Ben Pool of Threet Alabama suffered severe skin damage after being dragged head to heel along a gravel road. Bucklen's Amica Salve was used for treatment at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Ben Pool
Bucklen
Havercamp
Des Moines Man On Trial For Assault With Intent To Kill
Sam Flint, amateur detective, stands trial in Polk County on charges of assault with intent to kill. He contends that God told him to kill and says he aimed at Ben Taylor, a Black man, in front of his home. His lawyers call it a brainstorm defense.
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God
Polk County
Sam Flint
Des Moines
Flint
Ben Taylor
Nine-year-old girl coughs up rusted pin in Sioux Rapids
Gladys Johnson, a nine year old resident of Sioux Rapids, swallowed a black headed pin last April. A doctor suspected the pin had moved to the stomach, but a recent severe coughing spell brought the pin back up. It remained in the throat, rusted but caused no lasting harm.
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Gladys Johnson
Sioux Rapids
Wealthy Eastman Accused in Housekeeper Attempt
G B Eastman an affluent octogenarian and Charles City settler tried to kill his house keeper Miss Etta Schling. He has shown recent mental aberration and may be sent to an asylum. Eastman is valued at about a quarter million dollars.
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G. B. Eastman
Charles City
Etta Schling
Mr. Eastman
Davenport Board Seeks Ordinance Banning Exterior Meat Displays
The Davenport board of health weighs a resolution to adopt an ordinance forbidding butchers and other food dealers from exposing stock outside shops to dust and dirt, aiming to protect public health.
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Board of Health
Davenport
Union Commercial Club Hosts Hardin County Merchants Meeting
The Commercial club of Union will entertain the Hardin County Retail Merchants Association on the 11th. The group, composed of most county retail merchants, aims to protect rights in trade and business interests through semi annual gatherings.
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Commercial Club of Union
Hardin County
Retail Merchants’ Association
County
Des Moines Land Office Called Expensive Luxury
The Des Moines land office, per the commissioner's annual report, shows 1907 receipts from public lands at 1055.56 dollars with expenses of 1612.87 dollars. The land revenue collection cost equals 153 percent of the receipts.
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Des Moines
Y W C A Plans New Sioux City Building Project
The YWCA plans a new building in Sioux City costing between 50 000 and 80 000 dollars. It would be rented within the coming year if the leaders plans materialize.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
Sioux City
Miss Grainger Accepted Into Lancing Household
Miss Grainger visits Mrs. Lancing and Camilla, begins relations with the children, and contemplates serving as governess. Camilla persuades Agnes Brenton to encourage the arrangement while Violet arrives and plans an afternoon visit despite her own plans and Mrs Baynhurst’s rumored character.
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Miss Grainger
Mrs. Lancing
Agnes Brenton
Camilla
Mrs. Brenton
Violet
Agnes
Lancing
Katherine
Betty
Babsy
Dennis
Horace Lancing
Sir Samuel
Grand to stage Time Place and the Girl in Muscatine
Manager Salisbury announces the Askin-Singer Company will present The Time The Place and The Girl in Muscatine on Friday. The show已 proven a season favorite at La Salle Theatre Chicago with a sold out record, led by John E. Young as Happy Johnny Hicks and featuring Eulalie Jensen Elizabeth Goodall Jessie Huston Theodore Rook C M Giffen J S Kinslow Richmond Kent and a chorus of fifty.
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Salisbury
the Grand
Askin-Singer
Muscatine
la Salle Theatre
Chicago
John E. Young
Happy
Johnny Hicks
Eulalie Jensen
Lizabeth Goodall
Jessie Huston
Theodore T. Rook
C. M. Giffen
J. S. Kinslow
Richmond Kent
Sapho to Be Staged by Olga Nethersole on Saturday
The article marks Sapho as a landmark character joining Camille and Zaza and notes Olga Nethersole’s breakthrough in America. A revival is in demand, and the Grand will present the play Saturday with May Hosmer leading a highly praised company during a brief mid winter tour of major cities.
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White House
Taft
Nevada
Philippines
William Howard Taft
Islands
Sapho
Camille
Manon Lescaut
Carmen
Zaza
Olga Nethersole
America
May Hosmer
New York
Winninger Bros at the Grand Next Week
Winninger Bros Attractions bring the Wininger Bros Own Company to the Grand for a week long engagement. The act promises top professional quality with the latest and best in entertainment. Prices run 10 20 30 cents with ladies free Monday night under standard terms.
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Winninger Bros
Grang
Sweetland Social Notes and Local Happenings
Chas Shephard and family from North Prairie visited their parents the Haifleighs on Sunday. Wm Weikert and family visited Moots. Ed Wessen, formerly of Sweetland now in Newton IA, greeted neighbors. Mrs Henderson visited relatives in West Chester IA. Newborns: a son to Frank Sohn on Feb 1 and a daughter to Geo Sauer on Feb 4. Hog deliveries by Mack McGillivary and by Legler and Will from Muscatine. Various local visits and sick list note Roseman.
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Sweetland
Chas. Shephard
North Prairie
D. Haifleigh
Wmn
Weikert
Moots
Ed Wessen
Newton
Henderson
West Chester
Iowa
Frank Sohn
Mack MccGillivary
Muscatine
Legler & Will
Summit
Geo. Sauer
John Irwin
Ed Martin
Harry van Camp
Frank Bermel
Roseman
Henry Schafer
Wilton
Will Weikert
Cure for dandruff touted with ZEMO bottle sales
Advertisement asserts ZEMO cures dandruff by destroying the germ causing the disease. It promises instant itching relief and prevention of hair loss, leaving the scalp healthy. Available from A. V. Morgan at 107 West Second Street via all druggists.
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A. W. Chase
T. B. Roberts
Marshall St
Syracuse
N. Y
Hay'siega
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Ajl Druggists
A. V. Morgan
West Second Street
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Teddy
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Muscatine Reform Club
P. J. Ryan
Henry Hoo
Ver
Lloyd Pocock
James St. John
George Reece
B. Fowler, Jr
A. V. Francis
F. L. Underwood
Theron Thompson
W. H. Hoopes
Frank Eichoff
Guard
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Sentinel
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C. Cook
J. E. Coe
Phillip Snyder
Frank P. Whicher
Hastings College
Neb
Frank
John Smith
East Sixth Street
G. A. R. Post
Jennie Mueha
Herman Hartwick
Armory
Gus. Weis
T. J. Grant
M. W. Stapleton
George H. Lohr
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Peter Musser
Susan Musser
Adamstown
Lancaster County
State News
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National Convention of
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Byron Newberry
Strawberry Point
W. H. Graff, A. G. Bestenlehner
G. A. Riemcke
A. W. Moran
Harry F. Keator
Santiago
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup CO
Havercamp’s
Prescriptios Drug Store
Asu Ino Anson
Chamberlin
the Askin
Go Presents
Hough & Adams
Jos. Eb. Howard
John EB. Young
All Star
Jos. E. Howard
Katinee
Rowland & Clifford Amusement Co
Daudet
Winninger
Dandruff
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