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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
3
The Journal by Journal Printing Co announces its status as the Vilbcial Paper of City and County with a large circulation claim. It lists F D Throop as publisher and L P Louis as managing editor and notes AP and Lee Syndicate memberships with Chicago and New York offices and editorial representatives.
Terms to Subscribers list delivery options and prices. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Sunday nights. Daily mail rate is 3.00 per year. weekly carrier delivery 0.10 per week. semi weekly 1.50 per year.
Journal Agencies lists local storefronts for reader convenience. It names East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine with W F Miksch's Grocery, a street car track end, W C A Busch's Drug Store, Hershey venue Kecklerville with Chayka's Grocery, West Hill with J H Fuller Grocery.
A brief item noting Bell business and editorial offices located in the Mississippi Valley region with emphasis on corporate presence and local operations.
Sworn circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal shows totals and percentages for December 1907. Publisher Frank D. Throop swears the printed copies were circulated. notary Arthur Hoffman verifies the oath dated January 2, 1908.
The article introduces Schlicks gyroscope as a novel device claimed to prevent a vessel from rolling in heavy seas. While based on gyroscope principles, it has not been tested at sea, with an American vice consul in England noting potential for use on the Great Lakes where waves resemble ocean conditions.
Description of Doctor Schlick s gyroscope tested on a Tyne trials week and praised by Vice Consul H Nixon for potential use on American lake passenger steamers. A 1 meter fly wheel weighing 1106 pounds rotates at 1600 rpm, driven by steam, with dual brakes and automatic regulator. When allowed to swing, it converts roll into fore and aft oscillation and heat in brakes, keeping the vessel upright during 6 foot seas. Also mentions Sioux City Tribune critique of political figures.
The piece argues that Blythe Hunter Johnson Cole Brant and allies show little public support while favoring Allison. It predicts the upcoming primary will reveal true sentiment as Allison’s allies count on voter backing to determine power after ten years of contest.
A Kansas City man was fined $590 for hugging a girl on the street. The article notes the fine compares to the Snell case as a measure of price and calls the hug a waist of money.
The Waterloo Times Tribune notes Evelyn is barred from the courtroom except when giving testimony, a measure intended to spare young ears from harrowing details of unrectitude during the progress of the trial.
The Lone Tree Reporter notes the Nichols Gazette expires and that Nichols will not support a local paper. The brief reflects on the town's response and the newspaper's closure implications.
Iowa Press notes Muscatine's extreme dryness this year as officials run a street sprinkler along the Mississippi to curb dust. A Victor visitor sought water at the town pump and found relief difficult, humorously likening his dry mouth to a cactus. Moral: Sunday excess.
The Davenport Allison club president Joe Lane is praised as an able leader and a strong candidate for the national convention delegate at large. Lane’s qualifications highlight the Second district as deserving of such recognition.
The Des Moines Capital notes a proposal to enlist more men in the Iowa National Guard and questions whether many young men will hesitate due to fears of court martial and potential punishment.
A Burlington Gazette column mocks the phrase “the man who rocked the boat” and the common excuse “I didn’t know it was loaded” while condemning those who shout Fire as fools. The piece blends satire on cautionary instinct and panic in public warnings.
A puzzle caption in the Sioux City Tribune features the phrase Find the nigger in the wood pile tied to an Aldrich currency bill, reflecting a derogatory stereotype from historical newspaper language.
A prospect seeks a reliable Muscatine man to invest 500 and dedicate time to a venture paying 1200 to 1800 annually. No commission or peddling. payment monthly like telephone service. We supply most capital and require six local business references before factory visit or interview. Address Manufacturer care of Journal.
Fifty years ago Rev J B Stewart of the First Presbyterian announced leave for Oxford Ohio to lead a church with one sermon weekly. A new calling for Mr Belden from Wheeling to succeed him was expected. Stewart planned to move early next month.
In Wilton two flourishing bands of about ten players each are led by Muscatine instructors Phillip Haller and William Eichoff. Meanwhile Mrs. Margaret Anson, aged eighty eight, died at her son Michael Anson’s home near Locust and Fourth, after sixteen years in the town.
In early chapters of Maria Albanesi’s 1907 novel, Rupert Haverford learns his mother Octavia Baynhurst fled Paris after a scare with her carriage. He recalls their strained marriage to John Haverford and Octavia’s fierce, independent nature, shaping his view of family chaos and rebellion.
E C Millar of Sweetland notes blacksmith James Hebrew on a recent week fitted and drove 6 horse shoes, reaching 197 in four successive days. J P Walton records a temperature of 10 degrees below zero in the morning and 6 degrees above later.
Ten years ago, at the bride's parents' residence in South Muscatine, W. T. Massey wed Miss Mary Bierman with Justice McNutt performing the ceremony.
A mother leaves her child as she pursues an historical career abroad while the boy Rupert Haverford is left to Matthew Woolgar, a tyrannical factory owner who controls most of the town and denies the late father’s educational wishes. The boy grows among workers, unseen by his mother until a new turn in the saga.
An old advertisement touts Buck Len's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles and sores. It guarantees relief for 25 cents and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Mrs Samuel Emmons and children from Michigan visit the former's father in Millersburg. Aaron Smith and Mrs Morris return from Coal City visit. Mrs L R Hyett reports sister Matilda Clark arrived safely at Hot Springs Arkansas and improving. Rev Norberry Thornton of Keithsburg visits town. Rev and Mrs Wylie host Presbyterian elders and trustees and wives.
An ad claims sleeplessness headaches and nervous dyspepsia can be cured using Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills. It features the doctor’s portrait and box signature and lists 50 cents at dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. A Mrs C G Heckenlively of Angola Indiana testifies to excellent results and mentions availability from A W Morgan Druggist.
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