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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co announces its status as official paper of City and County with circulation claims. It lists offices in Muscatine and photo by staff, including New York and Chicago representatives and rates of syndicate membership.
The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily city delivery via carrier and weekly collection is 1 cent per week. yearly mail rates are $3.00 for the Daily and for the Semi-Weekly.
The Journal names local agencies for reader convenience including Hast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikseh'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.
Sworn statement by Frank D. Throop publisher and Arthur Hoffman notary public verifies the Muscatine Journal monthly circulation. Figures list copies printed and circulated, with totals including daily and Sunday editions for December 1907.
Henry Clews argues a sober, non pessimistic view of the near future for mercantile and industrial affairs. He says the stock market’s pendulum has swung, signaling a readjustment that will be peaceful and not long, with liquidity and credit strains easing as corrective forces take hold.
The period of readjustment in mercantile affairs may take months but stock markets often anticipate conditions. Recovery stems from improved money markets, rising bank reserves, and cheaper funds. International finance also stabilizes as Bank of England cuts rates and European economies improve.
The Denison Bulletin notes rumors that Mr. Shaw and allies have seized control of a major Iowa newspaper and may use the platform to pursue a presidential bid. The item cautions that many rumors surround Shaw and his plans, with details unclear and circulating rumors.
Mrs Harold F McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller rejects being patroness of a hospital that bans alcohol in medicine. She argues it would be as sensible to ban morphine and cocaine. The remark labels extremists as obstacles to sane reforms.
Waterloo Reporter notes George Ade, known for comic plays, announces candidacy as a Republican national convention delegate from an Indiana district. Ade supports Charles Fairbanks' nomination and asserts seriousness behind his bid.
The article notes prohibition law taking effect in fifty Alabama counties on January 1 and aims to extend to the remaining seventeen wet counties within the year. It comments on a southern shift toward dryness, contrasting with the eastern states.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes officials chose a successor for Brown, the admiral who resigned in a huff. The piece compares the move to past cases where successors filled vacancies after a resignation in pursuit of vindication, citing Senators Conkling and Platt as precedent.
The Council Bluffs Nonpariel describes Taft as a Rooseveltian type, noting the reactionary faction's view that his stance and support align with Rooseveltian ideas. The remark highlights factional tensions in the Taft campaign.
Friends of Lieutenant Governor Garst defend his political record asserting he has never wavered on tariffs and remains aligned with party platforms.
The speaker shares joy at Muscatine’s progress toward reform, praising a forthcoming change over the saloon evil. He aligns with Rev. A. J. Kempton in faith that ultimate emancipation is near, though the timing remains uncertain.
A Baccus devotee in Louisa county was bound over on a $1000 bond for threatening to shoot a boy at Accolas saloon who refused his whiskey request. He was jailed on bond but released via habeas corpus before Judge Thayer. Clair's team fell into water with no reported injuries. The Muscatine County Medical Association met in West Liberty with papers by Drs King and Carl. next meeting in Muscatine in April. Also noted: 16 years ago ex mayor list and marriages, Pilgrim Congregational Sunday school officers elected for year.
A black man confronted white wood choppers near the post office and drew a knife, prompting Marshal Scott to arrest him. His intoxication postponed his examination until tomorrow. Also noted: United Brethren Sabbath school children received a generous treat, and Charles Wonak’s team ran away on Iowa avenue but caused no serious damage.
Thirty years ago on January 6 a Sunday noted heavy rain and weakening ice. Twenty years ago reports describe rain and ice issues causing widespread work stoppages as ice weakened by late night precipitation.
John Mahin of Evanston Illinois writes in January 1908 praising Muscatine's abolition of saloons and arguing prohibition improves wealth through reduced waste. He cites Adam Smith and Conan Doyle and warns that victory invites later peril if vigilance lapses.
An old advertisement notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly heals bruises as well as sores and burns. It lists 25c and is from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store, highlighting its cosmetic and therapeutic uses.
Miss Grace Merritt in When Knighthood Was In Flower is announced for the Grand on Monday evening. Critics and public hail her Mary Tudor as a standout performance that propelled her to leading star status. Ernest Shipman has assembled a strong twenty plus cast and enhanced scenic and electrical effects for the production.
West Liberty Iowa reports a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hazlett on Calhoun street with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Griffith and several Miss and Mr. Nichols. The column lists residents visiting relatives, travelers returning to Minneapolis and Fairfield, and local moves including A L Whitmer visiting relatives and Wilma Ady departing for Omaha. Several residents are noted as ill or traveling to Muscatine, Iowa City, Belle Plaine, and Davenport with arrivals and departures across the week.
Saturday through Sunday town activity includes many residents boarding trains to Davenport Ames Muscatine and Des Moines for visits and work. Several births deaths and illnesses mark the week while clubs and church groups host gatherings and receptions for new pastors and visiting friends.
An advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Vinol as a superior cod liver oil tonic without the oil’s drawbacks. It claims Vinol supplies tonic iron and key medicinal elements from fresh cod livers, backed by a five thousand druggist guarantee for health and strength in old, sickly, and recovering people, including children.
Kellet's formula offers relief on first application and a complete cure for itching burning and obstinate skin diseases. Clean and pleasant to use with no grease or oil. Available at all drug stores or direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Taken up by Erle B. Turkle on December 6 1907 in Goshen township a red dehorned two year old steer about 1100 pounds with no marks or brands. Appraised December 6 1907 at $235 before Jacob Vauble J P A S Lawrence Auditor.
Mrs W T Graham and children of Omaha Neb spent a week with relatives here and returned home Friday. Miss Lulu Huffman came back from Farming ton Wisconsin Thursday. Mrs Sue Thompson and daughter Rose headed for Yarmouth Ta Friday. Miss Inez Mellinger left Friday for Chicago Ill. Mr and Mrs W J Marshall entertained fifty friends Thursday evening. John H Arnold of Burlington Iowa visited Jos Boltz earlier this week. Amy Michells of Yarmouth Ma visited Miss Luella Jarvis over Sunday. Miss Margaret Huffman attends a teachers meeting in Des Moines Iowa this week. Miss Cordie Nicol returned Friday from Little York Illinois. Leila Wilson, student at Parsons College Fairfield Iowa, home for a few days. Mr and Mrs J M Robertson and two children among others visited family here.
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