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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
3
OhMejournal, official city and county paper, claims highest circulation among Muscatine papers with strong local and Associated Press ties. Staff in Muscatine and Chicago reports provide coverage across Iowa and national news with editions distributed widely.
Terms to Subscribers show Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and Semi-Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily carrier delivery in-city and weekly collection at 10 cents per week. annual mail rates listed at 3.00 and 1.60 for semi weekly.
The Journal names agencies serving the city for reader convenience including East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street, South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery, End of street car track, W C A Busch's Drug Store, Hershey Lyonne Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
The Muscatine Journal reports January 1908 circulation totals with an average around 6 103 copies. Publisher F D Throop swears to the accuracy of the figures before Notary Public William R Jayne on February 1 1908.
Iowa Republicans convene in Des Moines on March 18 1908 to elect four delegates at large to the national convention in Chicago. District caucuses meet at 10 a m with district conventions to follow, and representation bases set by Cummins governor votes.
A Iowa public statement declares it inconceivable to replace Senator Allison. The speaker rejects retiring Allison in favor of any other Iowa citizen, asserting no improvement in the state's power in Congress would come from such a move. The remark also offers no disparagement of Governor Cummins or other leaders.
The piece argues for Senator Allison and against Gov. Cummins, praising Allison’s service and urging Republicans to decide at the primary. It portrays Beveridge as aligned with progressives and casts Cummins as a formidable challenger with a loyal following. It stresses unity, duty, and the nation’s best interests over faction.
Died at her son's home in this city on Tuesday February 16 Letta McElhaney age 68 born in Delaware in 1790. The Greely Co. dissolves with B T Latham withdrawing and remaining partners continue business under Greely & Co. An unknown intruder attempted to enter Mrs Harless boarding house on Sycamore Street last night but fled when challenged. The old ferry Decalion sank at Iowa avenue foot in five feet of water. Estimated loss likely over 1000 dollars. Wyoming lodge No 76 marks 24th anniversary by attending Presbyterian church where Rev S H Parvin serves as pastor. Bend City Wheelmen organized with officers Captain Robert L Thompson Lieutenant Roy C Betts Secretary Treasurer A Reuling. Charter members listed.
Thirty years ago today February 17 1878 fell on a Sunday. In another item W Houseman of Lake township had 60 head of cattle dehorned yesterday.
A stern call warns Iowa to consider its duties to the nation and avoid setting a harmful example for future generations. The message urges citizens to think deeply about the state’s responsibilities and the impact on descendants of the commonwealth.
Veterans will visit several schools on February 22 to take part in exercises. Listed participants include Dr. G O Morgridge at High School and ward representatives P M Detwiler J E Stevenson W S Richie G W Schreurs J B Downer Maj F W Doran J H Monroe R B Baird and Mrs J Gresham of Wapello has died at 65.
The remark frames a political retirement in Washington as a diminution caused by a rival seeking to end Allison’s remaining honors. It portrays a tense, unnamed struggle for power and influence in the U.S. capital.
A Muscatine reader notes that England has passed a Parliament law limiting railway liability for damage from engine sparks. The act provides compensation up to £100 and allows limited land entry to extinguish fires, while preserving landowner consent for vegetation removal. The column then asks about potential financial stringency in England.
An Iowa letter from J A Griffith and muse Muscatine editor replies to C A Peck on inviting an ex Confederate to speak for Memorial Day. The Comrade defends reconciliation, cites Lincoln and Grant, and urges keeping doors open to former foes while promoting national unity and peace.
The Eagle Grove Eagle brands Cuug mins treachery as moral perfidy in review of his 1906 pledges to Maj. Torbert. It says the governor is driven by ambition to reach the U.S. Senate and vows not to retreat from his promises.
The Es t herville Vindicator and Republican quotes in support of re electing Senator Allison. It says any man in Iowa with patriotism would oppose selfish motives and unscrupulous politicians and sees it as a disgrace to the Republican party to refuse re election of this grand old man.
The Stanhope Mail says a self respecting progressive should feel ashamed to trail Judge Prouty. It notes Prouty’s activity in Gov. Cummins campaign is a deadweight to the governor. The Charles City Herald recalls progressives backed a Democrat as successor to Judge Lacey and hints what the fifth district may yield.
In a scene from a serialized chapter Camilla Faulkner prepares for a night out while Katherine assists and Sir Samuel observes. The narrative shifts to public life with a Muscatine registration notice detailing voter drives for the March 2 1908 election and venues across wards.
Mayor I J Asthalter proclaims a city election in Muscatine Iowa on March 2 1908. Voters choose Mayor Assessor Treasurer Police Judge Wharfmaster and one Alderman each for Wards One through Four. Polls run 7am to 7pm at ward Hose houses per addresses.
M. W. of A Muscatine Camp 106 meets Tuesdays at Woodmen Hall Olds Block. J Coster consul and J A Leyda clerk. Bend City Lodge 145 meets first and third Mondays at K of P building. Dr H King president and Chas Ryan secretary invite all members in good standing.
A. A. dk Dave Antits of SHELBUY NUKMAN Post No 231 presides as visiting members join the meeting at G A KH Dali East Second Street. Commander J J Muirve and adjutant Gus Schmidt are noted attendees.
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