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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co. announces a general paper for City and County with circulation claimed as greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
New York office at 45 W. 4th St. in the Monolith Building lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building names Payne and Young in charge.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening six days a week except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights with daily city delivery by carrier and weekly 10 cent collection. Mail rates: Daily one year and Semic-Weekly one year at $3.00.
The Journal lists agencies across the city for readers convenience. Entries include East Hill areas with Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikschs Grocery End of street car track W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Telephone exchange offices for Bell Telephone and editorial rooms in the Mississippi Valley region are mentioned in the brief OCR fragment. Readable items reference business and editorial facilities linked to Bell, without further context or dates.
Sworn statement lists December print runs and circulations for Muscatine Journal. Publisher Frank D. Throop affirms totals of 169 510 copies printed and circulated. Notary Arthur Hoffman attests to the oath dated January 2, 1908.
Two New York congressmen drew press focus as they debated Roosevelt’s role in the nation’s panic. Representative Waldo urged U S intervention for Russian duma prisoners, while Willett blamed the President for the crisis, labeling him dishonest and arguing panic followed from exposed graft.
A reflection on exposing systemic rot, noting that exposure comes from a brave, sincere man whose courage and position enable action. The text likens the disease to the fault in institutions and emphasizes that pain follows discovery, not the whistleblower’s intent.
The Cedar Falls Record notes a shifting Iowa political scene favoring Allison style supporters. Davenport forms an Allison club with ex-Congressman Jon R. Lane as president. Jasper county leaders push for Allison, while Cummins remains eligible for senator. Public preference at the primary appears divided.
The Kansas City Journal quotes Saxe on leap year as a time when women gain full sway. It notes that men make their wills while wives escape and questions why men should control all. The casual musing ends with a rhetorical doubt about the value of this period.
The Manson Democrat derides Iowa Republicanism and contrasts it with war talk, questioning the Democrat’s knowledge while suggesting both sides are earnest in their criticisms of each other.
Chairman Frank P. Woods of the Republican state committee issued a call for a meeting in Des Moines on Thursday January 9 to determine the time and place of the first state convention where delegates to the national convention will be chosen.
The Sioux City Tribune notes Dolliver may struggle against Byers at Davenport and Council Bluffs. It states that for this event all $1,000 bets are barred unless the money is posted.
The article notes Musca tine forecasts a larger watermelon harvest than ever despite a leap year warning that cantaloupes may suffer. Humorous aside ends with a playful exclamation.
The sports desk notes confusion over Zbysco, hailed as a famed Hungarian wrestler, with readers joking it sounds like a breakfast item. No match details provided.
The Marion Register reports that Taft’s candidacy pleases the governor and Col. Lafe Young wears a fixed smile. If Taft becomes president, the Capital editor expects no office but a chance to pick a plum as his reward. The phrase the earth will be his’n underscores the boastful tone.
The Muscatine city council ordered the red light district banished from town and its residents told to leave. The writer questions sending them elsewhere and argues that Muscatine should have aimed to convert them locally.
A Burlington Gazette column rails against perceived ingratitude toward holidays. The writer questions patriotic display and laments the need to purchase patriotism the night before a holiday.
The Davenport Times reports that Reverend William Sunday will conduct a revival in Davenport. The event aims to bring together local congregations for prayer, preaching, and renewal, drawing attendees from the surrounding area.
Fifty years ago notes show the Dime Society gathering at General Gordon’s mansion and Philharmonic members at Baptist Church for 7 o clock services. Judge Thayer delivers True Patriotism lecture to a large crowd.
A brief note marks twenty years since Sunday January Sth, reflecting on the date and day of week in the historical record.
At a stockholders meeting in Muscatine the board of directors was chosen: R. T. Cloverdale, S. G. Stein, T. Cowell, F. L. Underwood, J. B. Dougherty, J. Daniels and J. we. Childs. They then elected officers: President R. T. Cloverdale, Secretary and Treasurer J. J. Childs, Superintendent James Hannan.
Officials in Cedar Rapids push for near term services reform citing Muscatine experience to ensure city profits and law compliance. The move signals tightening oversight and readiness to act against any tolerated violations.
A Keokuk Gate City report quotes a elderly traveler on a train deriding efforts to educate boys for civil engineering. She argues the traveling public needs a school for civil brakemen instead.
Stormy weather keeps Muscatine saloon staff outside, doors locked as they await the howling winds to pass.
Ten year and twenty year recipients listed for certificates of service. Also names those leaving for a teachers meeting at Wilton and their expected return on the evening train.
The scene follows Camilla Lancing and Rupert Haverford in a fast car along a coastal route at sunset. The mood is reflective as the ride progresses from smooth sea views to rough inland uplands. Haverford worries about the road delaying them while ensuring Mrs. Lancing stays warm in the fur rug.
Advertises Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for skin diseases including salt rheum tetter erysipelas ringworm scaley eruptions and scrofulous indications. Promises first application relief. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon Thomas Adams New York.
Geb hardt Moe of Ladysmith Wis claims a new measurement method using a screen with photography. A picture taken through the screen yields a chart of square values to compute accurate measurements, potentially outperforming the Bertillon system and aiding tailors in perfect fit suits.
Camilla Lancing shrugs at responsibility as she enjoys a misty drive with Rupert Haverford. He steadies her though she teases, while both weigh motives, class, and growing attraction in the foggy night.
Elder O H Bailey of Media preached at Buffalo Prairie L D S church. Harry E Hadley and Merl Fisher wed on New Year’s day. Numerous relatives including Clarence Gilmore, Gladys Minteer, and Agnes McNeal visited family homes in Princeville and nearby towns.
Bloomington residents share travels and visits with relatives in Delta Muscatine and High Prairie. Theodore Rynearson plans a winter in Oklahoma after a Delta Ja trip. Githa Shellabarger attends business college in Muscatine while staying with Aunt Mrs Pace. H J Wood family visited Lindley Hoopes in High Prairie. F B Burnside of Sweetland visited Mrs Maria Hoopes. Earl Dakan of Delta la visited Ed Rynearson's.
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