CodeJOURNAL entry from city paper front pages
Fr D thrUop publisher L P Louis managing editor. Crficial paper of City and County claims circulation greater than all other muscative papers combined and at least three times that of any oifer daily. Representatives New York Aimce id W S4tL Sr Mono Uth Bidg in charge. Chicago Office 750 Marquette Building Payne and Loung in charge.
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New York
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W. S4tl Sr
Mono
Uth
Cosle
Dmuxaweis
Chicago
Marquette Building
Payne & Loung
Terms to Subscribers Daily Journal notice
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly. 10 cents per day, one year by mail 3.00. Semi-Weekly one year 1.00.
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Daily Journal
City Agency Directory List by Journal Agencies
Journal Agencies. The Journal has established the following agencies about the city for the convenience of its many readers East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 20d street South Muscatine W F Miksc h'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 20d
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Telephones at Bell Office in Mississippi Valley
A fragment from an editorial page notes telephone service operations at the Bell office in the Mississippi Valley region. Details are incomplete but reference to the Bell system and local infrastructure appear.
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Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal January 1908
Sworn circulation statement lists totals and averages for January 1908. Publisher I. F. D. Throop and Notary William R. Jayne certify copies printed and circulated, with an overall total of 164 805 and an average 6 103.
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Muscatine Journal
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
William R. Jayne
Republican State Convention Call Des Moines 1908
Iowa Republicans summon a state convention in Des Moines on March 18 1908 at 11 am to elect four delegates at large to the Chicago national convention, with district caucuses at 10 am and district conventions to follow under county basis representation. The call details publication and representation rules, naming Cummins vote basis and counties like Clinton Johnson Iowa Muscatine Jackson with seats, signed by F C Franke and Frank P Woops.
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Republican National Committee
Republican State Central Committee of
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Chicago
Illinois
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican State Committee
Congressional Committee
Albert B. Cummins
Clinton
Johnson
Jowa
Muscatine
Jackson
C. F. Franke
Frank P. Woops
Des Moines Republicans Discuss Senator Allison Re-Election
A large gathering of Iowa Republicans met in Des Moines last Thursday to consider the political situation and the candidacy of Senator William B. Allison for another term in the United States Senate. The assembled leaders pledged to support the veteran senator amid a tense pre election atmosphere.
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Iowa
Des Moines
William B. Allison
United States
Senate
Allison
United States Senate
William H. Taft
Iowa Republicans rally behind Allison and Taft for 1908
A large Iowa gathering shows solid support for Senator William B. Allison and for Secretary William H. Taft. The conference endorses Allison as the preferred Senate candidate and Taft for the presidency, pledging delegates and urging harmony with Roosevelt administration policies.
Two Court Stories Highlight Scandalous Trials
In recent weeks two court narratives appeared in public prints. One centers on a young chorus girl and a decadent heir to a wealthy family, with a human fiend as a third figure. The other follows a gospel minister and his wife amid a contrasting backdrop.
Build Up Your System This Season Against Ills
The article warns that during this season one may suffer from chills colds grippe or stomach and liver trouble. It advises wise measures to strengthen the entire system to prevent illness.
Historic Patent Remedy Claims 54 Years of Cure Reputation
A historical notice touts a medicine with a 54 year reputation for curing Poor Appetite Belching Heartburn Sour Risings Indigestion Dyspepsia Costiveness Biliousness General Weakness and Female Ills. Advertising language urges readers to obtain a bottle from all druggists.
Sunday in Bloomington Angers Peoria Editor
The Peoria Herald Transcript mocks Rev. W. A. Sunday in Bloomington noting his $38,000 earnings and over 4,000 converts after 100 sermons. It says he used 11,000 cuss words and caused chaos with collars and neckties. It ends with Sunday headed to Decatur and gamblers raising rods. Even Billy Sunday refused Peoria.
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Peoria Herald-Transcript
W. A
Bloomington
Adlai E. Stevenson
Holland
Decatur
Billy Sunday
Peoria
Bryan faction faces rival stance at distant state conventions
The Creston American argues that the Democratic state committee leaders and majority are standout democrats and that the state conventions met in remote places like Cedar Rapids and Sioux City to disadvantage the Bryan wing. It urges Bryan supporters to remain vigilant.
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Creston American
Democratic State Committee
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Eighth District Democrats Struggle to Find Candidate
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes the eighth district Democrats face difficulty locating a suitable congressional candidate. They also report internal discord over rallying Democrats to vote for the chosen candidate and mention some members have formed an attachment to the named gallant Pete.
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The
Cedar Rapids
Pete
Iowa Taft Delegation Proposal Sparks Cummins Slap Notion
The Dubuque Times Journal recalls the suggestion that Iowa should send a Taft delegation to the national convention was viewed as a rebuke to Gov. Cummins, noted as a provocative move in the political climate.
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Dubuque
Allision Forces Reported Shot to Pieces Premature Claim
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil questions a progressive newspaper's claim that Allison forces were "all shot to pieces" as premature and inaccurate based on available reports and context.
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Allison
Council
Reminiscences Include Severe Injury and Local Ceremonies
A young man employed by John M. Kane was severely injured by a horse, suffering a fractured skull but expected to recover. Ash Wednesday services will be held in the Episcopal and Catholic churches. Wolfgang Dorn of Dold's brewery died of typhoid fever shortly after marriage. 20 years ago the Young People's Catholic Union met at John Kleinfelder's with a program of overture, recitations, songs, and essays.
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John M. Kane
Wolfgang Dorn
Dold’s Brewery
Young People’s Catholic Union
John Kleinfelder
Geo
May Wilmering
John Riebach
A. C. Begey
L. Goetzman
Messrs
Henry
George Wilmering
Joe van Lent
G. H. Wilmering
H. Johnston
F. Witteman
Will Goetzman
Miss May Wilmering
Explosion at Mrs. J. J. Thomas Home Damages Infant Crib
A kerosene lamp exploded near a cradle while an infant slept in Mrs. J. J. Thomas's house opposite the cemetery. The lamp was kicked by Mr. Thomas and the fire was put out after a considerable effort. Nearby, the South Muscatine railroad bridge was recently remodeled replacing the old trestle.
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J. J. Thomas
Katherine Takes Charge of the Nursery Household
Katherine Grainger begins reorganizing the nursery as she notices waste and neglect. She confronts Mrs. Lancing about clothing and supplies, outlining essential needs while Dennis supports thrift and discipline amid mounting tension. The home atmosphere shifts toward order though shadows linger over Camilla Lancing’s happy facade.
Greenback Club Organized in City Hall
Thirty years ago a group met in the city hall to form a Greenback club electing A Chambers president S M McKibben secretary H Bartlett V Sinnett F Weinker vice presidents and H Mosis treasurer Short speeches were given by Chambers Bartlett Weinker Sinnett and T J Thompson Friends honored S K Mowe at his residence two miles from the city on the eve ning of the 12th for his 36th birthday anniversary.
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A. Chambers
S. M. McKibben
H. Bartlett
S. Sinnett
F. Weinker
H. Mosis
Messrs. Chambers
Bartlett
Weinker
Sinnett
T. J. Thompson
S. K. Mowe
Quote on politics from Cedar Rapids Republican
A Cedar Rapids Republican asks who gains from politics noting bitterness of heart and uneasiness of mind as the public mood questions political life.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
Century of Joy as Barry Family Celebrates Golden Wedding
At the North Mulberry home of Mr and Mrs N Barry Sr a reunion marked fifty years since Nicholas Barry married Miss Alice Potts in Cleveland Ohio Their six children N Barry Jr P J Barry Thos Barry Mrs F P Anson and Mrs Kate Haddan all attended with James Barry in Chicago unable to attend The family note was joined by a separate item reporting George W Lindle cutting his hand severely while washing a large store window.
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N. Barry
North Mulberry
Nicholas Barry
Cleveland
Ohio
Alice Potts
N. Barry, Jr
P. J. Barry
Thos. Barry
F. P. Anson
Kate Haddan
Chicago
James Barry
George W. Lindle
Des Moines Capital Critiques Tariff Commission Utility
The Des Moines Capital argues the tariff commission has historically been more ornamental than useful, presenting a skeptical view of its practical impact.
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Des Moines
Boone Hosts Tourists With Wide Car Crowd
From Boone to Carroll and nearly all the automobile crowd of Boone will accompany the tourists. The line-up signals strong local support and a large caravan for the event.
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Boone
Carroll
Iowa City Citizen remarks on church direction
The Iowa City Citizen says the church may not be perfect but is headed in the right direction, signaling cautious optimism about its future trajectory.
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Iowa City
Des Moines Brick Paving Contracts Let for Next Season
City public works officials awarded contracts for brick paving covering 51 607 square yards at an average price of 1.80 dollars per yard. Incidental costs are not included.
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Des Moines
Annual Hardin County Farmers Institute at Alden
The annual Hardin county farmers institute is issued and set for Alden on the 17th 18th and 19th of this month with the program announced for the event.
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Hardin County Farmers’ Institute
Alden
Boone Prepares Welcome for New York to Paris Auto Race
In Boone preparations are underway to welcome the New York to Paris auto race as it passes through around February 22. The local garage will provide guides for motorists and spectators.
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Boone
New York
Paris
Plans for Carroll Ice Plant Summer Establishment
Plans mature for establishing an ice plant in Carroll this summer. C. R. parties are interested and have corresponded with those in charge of the proposed Carroll plant.
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Carroll
C. R
Keokuk Man Killed by Train Accident at Parsons
Donald Aiken, sole son of Mr and Mrs John Aiken of Keokuk, died in Parsons Kansas when a passenger train dragged him after he attempted to board as it moved. He fell after missing a grip on a front coach railing, was instantly killed.
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Donald Aiken
John Aiken
Keokuk
Parsons
Kan
Big Waterloo Bank Deal Seals 720 Shares Transfer
In Waterloo one of the era’s largest bank deals closed as F F McElhinney handed over his entire 720 share holding in Leavitt Johnson National Bank to Emmons Johnson for $115000 in cash.
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Waterloo
F. F. McElhinney
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Emmons Johnson
Dr King's New Life Pills Sold at Havercamp Drug Store
Ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a painless regulator to remove liver inaction and bowel stoppage with a 25 cent price tag at Havercamp Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp
Morning Sun Social Notes and Local Events
Ida Watters leaves for College Springs to stay with Rev. and Mrs. Nesbit. The United Presbyterian Sabbath school class met at Rev. Fred Elliott’s home. Mrs. Peters of Wapello visited. Vox Ladies' Quartette concert set for Friday the 21st at London hall. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart visited parents in Monmouth. Music club meets Tuesday with Miss Margaret Huffman. Blanche Wilson returns to school duties. Funeral of Mrs. T. J. Umphery held at home, Rev. J. E. Newsom officiating. interment in Elmwood cemetery.
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Misa Ida Watters
College Springs
J. P. Nesbit
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Fred Elliott
Peters
Wapello
Vox Ladies
London Hall
R. Stewart
Monmouth
Margaret Huffman
Blanche Wilson
T. J. Umphery
Foley's Kidney Cure Promotion Noted by A. W. Morgan
An advertisement urges readers that Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach, endorsed by A. W. Morgan.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
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