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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
3
The fragment lists OMeJournal Printing Co publishers and staff roles, including F. bD. Throop as publisher and J. P. Louis as managing editor, with city and county supervision noted. It mentions multiple associated and daily papers and references various newspaper offices in New York and Chicago with addresses.
The Day Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages weekly and 5 pages on Fridays. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection ten cents. Daily subscription one year by mail is $3.00. Semi weekly subscription one year is $1.00.
The Journal lists agencies for reader convenience across the city including East Hill East 2nd street South Muscatine and West Hill with stores at Clay Rnocese Grocery W. F. Miksch's grocery Keckerville Chaykan's Grocery and J. Hi Fuller Grocery along Hershey avenue and Ind of street car track W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store also noted.
A fragmented item from Mississippi Valley area references telephone business offices and Bell telephone operations with unreadable details. The readable portions indicate corporate or editorial office mentions and potential site identifiers but lack clear events or dates.
Sworn statement by publisher I. F. Throop listing total copies printed and circulated for January 1908 in Muscatine Iowa. Notary William R. Jayne confirms the affidavit date February 1, 1908.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican critique argues against viewing U.S. urban districts as returning to old-world poverty. It cites Italian quarters in New York, peddlers and hungry children, contending education and a benevolent government distinguish America as a land of freedom and opportunity for all, including the poorest.
The passage argues that schooling poor children signals moving away from old world social ills and toward a republic where opportunity and growth are possible. It notes New York newspapers urging education and sustained mental progress for immigrant youth, contrasting with fears of returning to old world conditions. Columbus and America are invoked as beacons of hope for the oppressed.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil hints the Third district Birdsall and the Fifth district Cousins face questions as campaign rhetoric shifts toward sweeter or better tones. The piece implies electoral scrutiny and ambiguous public sentiment in these districts.
The Iowa Press Comment notes Fr. Dodge Messenger says King Manuel II of Portugal, recently throne by his father's assassination, is 19 and unmarried. It asks which young woman desires a seat by his side with prospects of a coffin at about the same time.
Franco, ex premier, argues that broader freedoms in Portugal’s new regime will prompt greater demands and eventual upheaval, a view labeled as akin to Russian political philosophy. In Sioux City, Judge Birdsall backs Senator Allison, campaigning for his friend.
Des Moines Colonel Young was entertained by President Roosevelt last week. It is likely Roosevelt now knows all about the sacred cause of progressive republicanism.
The government will not erect a monument to Sitting Bull. Officials say the famous leader, though deceased, is not a suitable symbol for a public statue. The decision was announced after review by authorities.
The Illinois watch factory has again violated prior protests by shifting to short time operations, signaling ongoing labor or production tensions and prompting notices from local observers.
One of the region’s largest trees cut into 11 cords of wood after a 12 day effort by two men. The rock elm required 20 pounds of blasting powder to convert into cord wood and was bought for six dollars by the woodsmen.
Ottumwa fire department notes a remarkably agile horse that can climb ladders and stairs. The latest stunt had the horse reaching the top of its own barn to survey the landscape before firemen coaxed it down.
The Lucas County National Bank at Chariton will open February 15 with capital stock of 50000 and surplus of 16000 fully paid in. It has purchased 12500 of 30 year 2 percent government bonds to secure its circulation.
The National Holiness association convention will convene at Wesley Methodist church in Des Moines from February 20 to March 1. The event is part of a series of ten day sessions held across various states.
Dr. A. E. Craig of Columbus O declines the presidency offer at Town Wesleyan. A meeting of the board of trustees is called for February 19 to consider next steps.
Reminiscences note a marriage at the Ogilvie house on February 9 by Rev. A B Robbins between Dr R J Slough of GENESEO Ill and Mrs A J Copeland formerly of Muscatine. Eveline Ripley wife of James Ripley aged 27 dies in Pike township leaving two children and an infant. Judge Richman dies suddenly at his Davenport home. 20 years ago Wilima Dugan injured at Muscatine Mfg Co slipping and breaking a hip. John Breene reports his brother Maurice promoted to conductor in New Mexico. Winnie and Frank Giesler host about a hundred young friends at Third street home.
Forty years ago reports say the Pearl steamer may run between this town and Fort Madison. The Pearl is praised as a steady boat and would please passengers if operated as a packet. Keystone Club reorganization at Eckel and Parham. J. C. Parham elected president and W. W. Witmer secretary. Chambers and partners plan a Des Moines lumber yard branch.
Thirty years ago Joel Chenoweth an esteemed Louisa county settler living in Grandview died Thursday morning in his 67th year. He came from Ohio in 1853 and was uncle to Mrs. A. Davidson of the city. J K Scott works on a new floor and repairs to rooms once owned by S J Lentz. A telegram brings news of Mrs death.
It is not probable that any election will take place at that time. The remark suggests uncertainty about scheduling and possible postponement affecting voters and officials.
Little Rock council moves to restrict minors from pool halls and bans dice games. Back doors of two saloons closed as authorities enforce new regulations.
Assignee W V Crapser indicates creditors of the defunct Bank of Thornton will recover about 30 percent of their claims, with the remaining 70 percent likely unrecovered. The statement frames the anticipated payout after the bank’s collapse.
Iowa Wesleyan university at Mt. Pleasant receives a bequest of 1000 dollars from the late George Sweeney of Burlington. The gift becomes effective after the death of Mrs. Sweeney.
A Burning Shame notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised for burns sores piles cuts wounds and withers available for 25 cents at Haver Camp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Wapello reports visits by residents to Columbus Junction and Muscatine, a sale of western horses in Columbus Junction, and multiple travels of clergy. The old Bates 120 acre farm in Marshall township sold for 72.55 per acre to Jerry Murphy, with regional ties to the Higbee settlement. A barn fire near the H B Davison residence caused alarm, aided by wind and firemen. Mrs. Adolph Dalmas fell ill with grippe on Saturday.
Ten years ago, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Eversmeyer hosted many friends at their Tenth street home with refreshments. The Keeler family mourned the loss of their three year old granddaughter in Wheeling, West Virginia. G D Magoon and wife celebrated a joint birthday as friends surprised Mr. Magoon at their home. A birthday supper and games followed.
Anna Held opens a month long engagement February 9 at the Illinois Theatre Chicago in The Parisian Model a lavish musical comedy. The show features Florence Ziegfeld Jr guiding a strong company with Otis Harland Edith Decker Edith Daniels Mabella Baker and a high profile skating finale with Earle Reynolds and Nellie Donegan.
Mr and Mrs Fred Crow visited the Kretschmar home near Pine Mills on Sunday. A week of prayer is being held at Lutheran church members homes. A rag social is planned for Friday Feb 21 at C K Beattys. Culture club to host a valentines box at Thursday meeting. Frank Feastal and daughter of Fairport Ridge visited C K Beatty. Clara Bell Nagle spent Sunday at the Kretschmar home. Lutheran church service Sunday evening was well attended.
An old advertisement claims eczema and pimples cure with ZEMO a clean external liquid that draws germs to the surface and destroys them. It instructs readers to write E. W. Rose Med Louis Missouri for samples and notes A W Morgan 107 West Second Street sells ZEMO.
In a tense scene Camilla pleads forgiveness as Mrs. Horace Lancing accuses her of selfish deceit. Violet confronts Camilla about borrowing money from Horace, regretting the rift and stressing Christmas as the deadline for repayment. Camilla vows to return the funds before Christmas.
In a drawing room confrontation Camilla faces Ca milla’s troublesome household. Mrs Horace Lancing taunts her while warning about an allowance and the children. Agnes Brenton finds Camilla distressed as the encounter ends and the scene moves to a quiet close.
A humorous ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for female weaknesses and back or kidney trouble, priced at 50 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Kalona February 11 reports Orlo Britton ill with pneumonia. Mrs C Snair and Mrs John Brown with ailments, Mrs Troyer improving. Prof Wharton visited Wellman for a high school debate. QO Stratton of Scotts Bluff Nebraska visiting W G Brook family. J R Swartzendruber returned from a dental clinic in Iowa City. J M Bonham a Wellman visitor. Fred Mouser visits Red Oak and western Iowa. Mrs Roup travels to Burlington to meet daughter Hazel returning from Mexico Missouri.
Society notes list regular meeting times for Mason ic lodge No 2 IQWA chapter No 4 and related bodies. A W Scott W M S L Johnson secretary and other officers are named with convocation and assembly dates and locations including Stein’s music hall.
I O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in K V O T M bail Visiting chiefs invited to attend meetings Jake Whistler Saschem Lester Smith C of R
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