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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co asserts dominance in Muscatine circulation surpassing all rivals and claiming threefold reach over other daily papers. The publication lists Associated Press membership and syndication ties with the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and Iowa Evening Press Association.
Advertising text lists delivery days and issue frequencies. Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday. Semi-Weekly Journal on Tuesdays and Fridays. Rates: daily by carrier 10 cents weekly, daily by mail 3.00 annually, semi weekly by mail 1.50 annually.
The Journal outlines agency locations across the city for reader convenience. Agencies include 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 venue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Ambiguous note outlines a dispute between Bell business office and Hell editorial office regarding governance at Mississippi Valley, with unclear details and scattered phrases. No concrete actions or dates are legible.
Frank D. Throop publisher swears the Muscatine Journal issued and circulated 169 510 copies during December 1907. Notary Arthur Hoffman certified the oath on January 2, 1998 in Muscatine County Iowa.
Iowa Republicans show little opposition to Taft with standpatters leaning toward him and Cummins backers pledging support. Taft is praised as calm yet firm, a diplomat who upholds Roosevelt policies without Roosevelt's sensationalism, and noted for fairness, order, and proven judgment.
The passage praises William Howard Taft as a capable statesman who may calm noisy White House politics and steer the nation away from monopolies and radicalism. It contrasts Taft with Roosevelt and forecasts a return to traditional Americanism if Taft leads after the Chicago convention.
The Journal reports the capture of a Texas man believed to be William Pickard, accused of killing William Teets near Lettsville in 1873. After nearly thirty years, Pickard faces possible trial and punishment, as Muscatine county recalls two other unsolved murders, Tumans and Van Winkles, awaiting justice.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune concedes Lafe Young aligns with Taft so far but objects to his delegate status. It cites uncertainty about Young's stance if Taft cannot win and suggests he would likely back Foraker or Root, neither of whom has Iowa support.
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican cites Secretary Shaw noting a big job for Republicans this year to elect a president. It says many party members are really Democrats at heart and would vote Democratic at showdown. The piece also mentions Davenport Sioux City and Cedar Rapids remarks and recalls a past Republican central committee call after Horace Boies’s election.
Patient S. B. Holden of Grand Rapids Michigan reports years of liver sluggishness constipation and inactive kidneys. After using Dr A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills he notes rapid easy cure of organ inactivity. 25c per box and request a free sample from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y.
The article notes using the Hutchinson vote to apportion delegates for governor but instead applying the secretary of state vote. It quotes the Capital describing this as occurring before the current reform era began.
Secretary Taft rejects factional pull in Iowa saying support must be on merit not self serving gains. Mason City Globe Gazette notes he will not accept delegation based on faction and warns against chestnuts pulled from the fire by either side.
The Waterloo Reporter denounces the state central committee faction for claiming virtue and fairness while using deception to maintain control. The commentary highlights hypocrisy in political maneuvering and criticizes the faction’s tactics.
The Marion Register notes the state central committee is composed of six Republicans and five progressives.
A Herald ad touts Dr Hale’s Household Ointment as curing all skin and scalp diseases and sores with prompt relief after first application. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas Adams New York.
A Forest and Stream piece explains elk leaving high Wyoming ranges for lower country in winter to feed. Hunters see this as a sign of big game abundance, likening it to Maine deer counts, while the movements reflect seasonal foraging more than true population surges.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as healing cuts from razors gunshots nails and similar wounds. It guarantees results and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the retailer with a price of 25 cents.
Rupert Haverford grows torn by Camilla Lancing’s pull while his mother’s sudden disappearance deepens the mystery. He recalls a sea drive and her casual worldliness as he pursues answers, hoping for a return to calmer days in the country.
A compilation notes events from 50 40 20 and 10 years ago. It recalls a Sunday in 1858 train trouble with engine No 20 and a delayed eastward run. It mentions business improvement after Jack Frosts bridge and a teacher pupil sociable. Also notes a mayor and justice Barnes death license grants and Eagle lodge anniversary plans.
230 YEARS AGO. Buried at Night. The remains of M. E. Burnett arrived on the southwest train and were buried last night in the city cemetery as feared. Child Burned. A girl about five, daughter of Albert Vetter, living near Butlerville, was involved in a separate incident.
A January social honors Miss Ina Lyle of Perry with a gathering at Lucy Pickering’s home in Spencer street. Attendees include Carrie Naftzger Nellie Nichols Rita Shannon Reba Doty Emma Reeves Atha Connelly Eva Buckman Carrie Melick and Mary Robertson. Also noted are travels and visits of several residents including George Ross, Mrs. W M Long, Bessie Chown, Edna Jackson, Mrs. Catharine Nelson, George Baxter, and local trips to Davenport Hot Springs Chicago and Downey.
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