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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
3
The passage lists F. D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor. It proclaims circulation superiority over all Muscatine papers and dominance within daily papers, with association memberships in the Associated Press, Lee Newspaper Syndicate, and the Evening Press Association.
New York Office at 45 W Fourth Street in theMono lith Building is in charge by La Coste and Maxwell. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building is led by Payne and Young.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued on Tuesday and Friday nights with 10 and 8 pages respectively. Daily delivery by carrier within the city. weekly 10 cents. Annual mail rates listed as $3.00 for daily and $3.00 for semi weekly. Sebeae Aken.
The Journal notes its network of city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery End of Street Car Track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Brennne Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Fragmented OCR text provides limited readable facts about games and individuals. Names appear garbled and no clear event, date, location, or outcomes are discernible. Unable to extract a coherent sports item or outcome from the provided fragment.
Publisher Frank D. Throop swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated in December 1947 for the Muscatine Journal. Notary Arthur Hoffman verifies the oath on January 2, 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa.
Muscatine emerges as the state’s best advertised city after a nationwide buzz from a successful Sunday revival series. The evangelist’s triumph here sparked widespread attention, propelling Muscatine into public discourse beyond local borders.
The text credits Ilona and Muscatine for national publicity through a reform movement, a saloon closing push, and a Tourist Basket Ball team that toured Canada and the Atlantic coast, earning wide newspaper coverage and promoting Muscatine’s achievements. It notes twelve thousand copies of the Journal detailing annual progress aiding regional awareness.
The Rock Island railroad’s removal of trains 49 and 50 between Washington and Evans cripples Muscatine trade. The Commercial club condemned the move and urged the railroad committee to seek relief, citing lost passenger service and delayed mail for Keota, Harper, and surrounding towns.
The Lincoln Journal notes Gov Sparks convened a special Nevaga legislature session and argues the federal government has increased centralization, countering claims that President Roosevelt champions centralized power.
Weather pleasant and an November cold snap noted. Gopher tail bounty repealed by the board of supervisors. Wilton Chronicle editor Mr. Baker reports flourishing paper. Ice bridge in front of the city considered safe after recent cold. Henry Stahl old settler dies in South Muscatine aged unknown. Old settlers urged to mayor’s office meeting. Muscatine Agricultural Society committee to meet at court house to pick a president and set premium list. County physician notes no deaths among sixty families and about thirty tramps, jail, and poor house inmates. Ladies Reading Club to meet at Hanna law office. new members invited. Dr Johnson appointed township city physician for township and Bloomington.
A fragment notes that Roosevelt compels the state to police its own affairs, effectively shifting authority toward a centralized federal approach. The remark portrays the president as imposing oversight over state enforcement powers.
Twenty years ago the annual election of Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 elected officers for the next year including President William H. Eichoff and Foreman George Trumpp among the Hose and Hook and Ladder companies. Ten years ago Col John B. Dougherty received a portrait of Col Fred Welker, and John Bennison hosted his brother William Bennison visiting from New York.
A light roundup asks readers about their progress on New Year's resolutions, noting common aims like health, budgeting, and personal projects while highlighting persistence and setbacks.
The speaker denounces factionalism and praises Carroll as a broad honest man urging unity and peace in the political climate of the presidential year.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes hard times for liquor sellers as patronage drops and prices rise while strict enforcement increases risk and costs, squeezing profits for those in the business.
An editorial note urges readers to invest in a solid town company and to avoid overusing credit or resources hinting at prudent financial caution.
In Wilton Iowa January 6 the week of prayer began at the Methodist church with Dr J R H Latchaw speaking on The Promises of God The schedule lists seven planned services through Friday with speakers Corley Bloom Pye and Latchaw The week moves to the Presbyterian church each evening at 730.
Stockton Iowa news notes Richland school resumes Monday after a short holiday vacation. Local residents visit relatives and friends in Davenport Durant West Liberty Rock Island and Hartley. A New Year wood rocker gift to Miss Filora Bohnsack and a Woodman dance at Walcott with 210 tickets recorded.
The Cedar Rapids Republican quips that Adjutant General Thrift is treated like a thirty cent piece. It suggests bespangled men intended to humiliate both the adjutant general and the commander in chief, and implies their aim was not missed.
The Le Mars Sentinel says public sentiment may cover shortcomings of public officers but the average citizen who believes in law and order will not accept it as an excuse for non performance of duty.
The Cedar Falls Gazette blasts the Kulp court verdict as a travesty and farce. The piece argues the trial erodes militia dignity and shows disrespect to the commander in chief, provoking broad public contempt.
The Creston Advertiser-Gazette asks what causes division among Iowa Republicans over the presidential nomination. It urges unity for Taft to avoid a delegate fight at the national convention.
The Cedar Falls Record quotes Abe Funk saying he is satisfied with how his political fortunes are being flitted away by the progressive machine. He calls Abe a patriot and says the good Indian takes his medicine without wry faces.
The Des Moines Capital says Senator Bleakly is not announced as progressive or standpatter for state auditor and appears to be a common everyday Republican.
The Grinnell Herald urges a call for calm as a public appeal phrases the demand to appoint a suitable leader. The phrase Let us have peace appears as a rallying cry for steady governance and unity.
Miss Ella Weierhouser returned home from Atalissa after visiting Mrs. M. J. Doyle. Roy Woodhouse, student at the State University, went back to Iowa City from his parents home. The Methodist ladies plan a chicken pie dinner and supper in the church vestry on Friday January 17. Mr. Hirt of Muscatine visited town for business.
Mrs. William Keunman helps care for her ill mother Mrs. Anna Brum in Iowa City. Rev. Jos. Penn conducts revival meetings at Dale this week. Highlights include visitors Joe Thoman of Davenport and Agnes Rankin from Iowa City. Jubilee Singers entertain at the opera house to a large crowd. Frank Shebek buys the Critz property opposite the M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. John Meeze of Lone Tree stay several days in Riverside.
Keota Iowa. January items list visits and travels of local residents and guests. Rev and Mrs Gardenier leave for Birmingham Iowa. many Keota residents and friends visit in Washington Davenport Chicago and Des Moines. the White City orchestra performs at post office hall. school reopens after fire with rooms rearranged.
Advertisement for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claims quick relief from neuralgia rheumatism and headaches with no bad after effects One tablet taken at onset wards off attacks and 23 doses cost 25 cents Sold by druggists with offer to refund the first package if ineffective Anecdotes from O L Russell agent and Mrs M J Hamilton support the product.
Miss Martha Hill visited her aunt in Atalissa over Sunday. Mrs. Charlotte Moss of Wilton stayed with her niece Mrs. Chas McGillivray. Rose Rice returned home from Wilton where she dressed. Large crowd attended the Trinity Reformed church funeral for Mathew Dickey of Moscow. Families shared weekend visits and travel tales, including a 35 mile snowbound trip from Texas. Azool at Rochester Church raised 230 for Rev Basham.
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