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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co states circulation is greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Mentions New York and Chicago offices with staff in charge and various associations listed.
The Daily Journal is published every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears Tuesday and Friday nights with eight to ten pages. Daily delivery is by carrier for ten cents weekly, or daily by mail for one year. The Semi-Weekly is priced at 1.60 per year.
The Journal notes agency locations around the city for convenience. Listings include East Hill at Clay Kneese Grocery on East 20d street, South Muscatine near W. F. Miksch's Grocery, End of street car track, W. Co. & Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville at Chayka's Grocery, and West Hill at J. H. Fuller Grocery.
Editorial office and business office lines for Bell appear in Mississippi Valley proceedings. Telegraph and telephone exchanges are cited among local utilities and communications services.
Muscatine county Republicans plan a delegate convention on Saturday March 14 1908 at the Court House in Muscatine Iowa at 1 30 pm to choose 16 delegates for the state convention on March 18 1908 and 16 delegates to the second district congressional convention the basis of representation allocates one delegate per township or ward and additional delegates by votes for Albert B Cummins in 1906 with township and ward totals listed and caucuses to be called for delegate selections.
The piece urges citizens to vote and calls nonvoters drones in the body politic. It notes if you did not vote in the last general election you must register before this year and emphasizes today as the last opportunity with only a few hours remaining to register and then vote.
A short notice urges voters to support a clean and law enforcing administration, emphasizing integrity and strong governance to improve business and civic life.
The Sioux City Tribune censures its party prospects while noting the New York World survey of 100 leading democrats asking for the best principles and policy to revive the party. Champ Clark and Mel Ingalls are cited with reform proposals as the paper calls the party opportunistic and split, with the Roosevelt wing aligned to the Republicans.
The speaker emphasizes that a stay-at-home vote translates to support for the opposition in disputes over law enforcement and public administration. The warning urges equal turnout by the other side to influence outcomes.
A compact reflection warns Iowa Republicans about repeating the factional strife seen in Kentucky. The piece notes how Democratic divisions in Kentucky previously split the party and implies a cautionary tale for current GOP challengers to avoid similar internal splits.
The Shah of Persia reportedly dislikes the modern no push no pull cars, and his fear is noted as a fortunate factor in the scene.
A fragmentary political line urges civic participation with the chant Register and vote. The succinct slogan aims to boost registration drives and turnout among readers.
Monday is election day urging residents to vote early. The notice emphasizes action over hesitation and cautions against abstaining from voting.
Today is your final opportunity to register with instructions to hurry. After 9 o'clock it will be too late and registration closes.
Des Moines Register and Leader urge retiring Senator Allison due to age while Burlington Hawk Eye questions precedents. The Marion Register argues Iowans want clear beliefs and courage, not a stalling stance.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that in the Eleventh district Cummins factions show a strong majority. The candidate for congress issues a vigorous letter outlining views. In uncertain districts, Republicans prefer to run as nonfactional candidates.
The Iowa City Citizen notes that if Mr. Good keeps out of factional camps and wins in these contentious times he will deserve an additional prize.
The Creston American denounces Charley Miller as a puppet of corporations and an enemy of true democratic principles urging his removal from the Iowa state committee without delay.
The Iowa City Republican reports that standpatters will not accept any agreement that excludes George D. Perkins and Lafe Young from being delegates at large. The stance signals continued factional division within the party.
Dr. W. Reed of Cresco is appointed county attorney for the remainder of D. L. Grannis term, effective March 1, as Grannis resigns to move to St Paul with partner W. L. Converse. Reed is son of US District Judge H. T. Reed and is noted as a lawyer of marked ability.
Dispute between factions in New Hampton over a Sunday school button leads to a fist fight between two school boys in a lumber yard. The conflict escalates with threats to seek legal resolution in court. Local factions blame each other for the quarrel and indicate the matter may be decided by judicial action.
Rev. F. W. Ginn of the Webster City Methodist church leading a temperance and anti gambling drive says reform forces may form a close association by incorporating and selling stock. Capital raised would fund enforcement of the law in the city.
Five women clashed in a Sioux City store in a display of unchecked brawl amid a ten cent sale. The melee erupted over a dish pan, violating the Marquis of Queensberry rules and leaving store staff to restore order.
Beaman and nearby residents protest a plan to close the telegraph station on March 4. Since January, sixty five cars of stock and about twenty cars of grain have been shipped from that location.
The Chautauqua at Iowa Falls transfers management to Mr. O. H. Benson of Goldfield for this year after previous oversight by Ellsworth college and earlier by the Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly of Iowa.
S S Wyatt of Dickens received from the local co operative creamery company payment for milk from four cows in 1907 totaling 329 dollars, an average of eighty dollars per cow. He can produce statements for the year.
The Burlington Order of Elks will dedicate its new lodge in an upcoming ceremony seen as a significant event in Elkdom for the city. The dedication is expected to be a notable occasion in local fraternal circles.
An advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Cure can treat kidney and bladder troubles and restore regularities, claiming it can cure most cases within medical reach.
Olive Branch, Feb 29. Henry Hatfield injured while driving a nail at Charles Pantel’s house. Dr. Heidel treated the eye wound. Hatfield seeks further eye care in Muscatine. Mrs Abe Nelson visits sister Mrs Henry Hatfield. Other neighbors, including Emmie Pantel and Speck Thompson, are seen about the town. Henry Nichols and family visit Chas Pantel and Lorber households.
The ad asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has thirty five years of sale and use and a proven track record across climates. It highlights careful drug selection, absence of opium or harmful ingredients, and guaranteed satisfaction or money back from every dealer.
In a quiet room Camilla and Rupert Haverford confront their feelings. He declares his deep, urgent wish to be part of her life, while she fears losing her freedom and worries about being truly understood. Their emotional tension gives way to a fragile, intimate commitment. She senses his unwavering truth and accepts his love, even as she bears the weight of past faults.
The governess and children travel to Mrs Brenton's country house at Yelverton. Mrs Brenton warmly welcomes them and plans festive treats for the holidays. Dennis boosts excitement as Katherine notes their cheerful mood lifting after a gloomy day.
Dr. King's New Discovery touted at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with price 5c and 1.00 for throat and lung disease treatments. The ad markets a dramatic battle against infection by a claimed new remedy.
Miss Bessie Hoopes of Muscatine visited with cousin Mrs. Sidney Burnside over the Sabbath. Hickey sale at Summit drew several farmers. Wedekind Bros. delivered hogs to Muscatine. Ed Chamberlin and family visited with Harry Van Camp. William Halling and family left for Dallas County to settle. Mr and Mrs Byron Drury plan to move to Muscatine. Elzie Hesson and baby from near Wilton attended church and spent the day with their hosts.
Mr and Mrs 8S D Haifleigh share news of Mrs Carrie Holtz recovering from illness. Floyde Teeple of Wilton called in Sweetland. Ed Davis, a Muscatine businessman, visited Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Harvey Tunison visited Geo Hailing's home Sunday. Mrs Howard Hetzler and children spent Wednesday with Mrs Charles Kaufman. Mrs Jesse Covell hosted the Ladies sewing society Thursday. Mrs Henry Holtz visited Nettie Silberhorn in Wilton over the Sabbath. Paul Jesse and family moved to the Frank Gray farm Monday. Geo Hocke moved to the Mrs Welsh farm and Mr Allman moved to the Nolte farm early this week.
Mr and Mrs Ihms and other locals attend grandpa Wulf funeral in Walcott. Geo Bollmann returns from Durant visit. Blank couple celebrate 10th anniversary. Riessen family moves to Jergen Riessen farm. other neighbors note visits, travel to Davenport, and small entertainments. Mercy hospital report indicates Henry Shmi is somewhat improved.
In Pleasant Prairie on Feb 29 John Metz visits Tipton relatives. G D Baker of Muscatine seen locally. Henry Drumm works on sawmilling for local residents. Mr and Mrs John Henke visit Muscatine then at August Henke's. Gagie Metz visits Charles Fix in Pine Mills. Mrs William McElroy and Mabel Hague visit Henry Stormer. George Eis family visit Lee Watham near Durant. Mrs Sissel ill with rheumatism. Grange meeting held with new members initiated. Glen McElroy Irwin Albee Elmer Walters attend Davenport Grange. Henry Paul loses a valuable horse. Kosnoffle sale draws crowd. farm sells for $60 per acre. George Watts of South Dakota visits siblings. Society to meet Thursday with Mrs Perry Baker. Lucy Stecher sick list.
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