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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

3

Journal Iowa Printing Co Publisher Record

The Journal Iowa Printing Co is listed with F B Throop as publisher and U P Loomis as managing editor. It claims to be the official paper of City and County with circulation exceeding all Oiler Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. It is a member of the Associated Press and the Iowa Evening Press Association.

Philo Hay Svec, Co Newark W. H. Grape A. G. Bestenlehner G. A. Riemcke A. W. Morgan

Newspaper Subscription Details From The Daily Journal

The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal comes 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily deliveries in the city by carrier and weekly collection of 10 cents. Daily by mail for one year. Semi-Weekly one year rate.

Daily Journal Coe Loo

Journal Agencies Directory for City Readers

The Journal lists several city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery 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 W Fuller Grocery.

East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Treet South Muscatine W. F

Muscatine Journal December 1907 Circulation Statement

Sworn statement by publisher Frank D Throop confirms the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated a specified number of copies in December 1907. Notary Arthur Hoffman witnessed the oath on January 2, 1908, in Muscatine County Iowa.

Bell Wississippi Valley Bee Shed Emmons As Muscatine Journal Frank D. Throop The Muscatine Co State of Lowa Arthur Hoffman

Modern Miracles in Iowa Republicans Unite in Ot

In a rare county unity move, Wapello hosts a Republican mass meeting in Ot, marking a turn from factional strife that once divided farmers, businessmen, and families across the county. The consensus signals a disciplined, optimistic shift for Iowa Republicans.

Wapello Plan Urges End to Republican Factional Strife

A statewide note from Iowa Republicans praises the Wapello County Republican club for unity and endorses eliminating factionalism. The piece recalls the club's platform urging support for party nominees and majority rule in the primaries, urging other counties to follow Iowa’s southern example.

Wapello County Republican Club Allison Cummins Taft Iowa Des Moines Muscatine County Oth Wapello

Ex Governor Davis B Francis Receives North Star Order

Former Missouri governor Davis B. Francis awarded the Order of the North Star in his role as former president of the Louisiana organization. The honor highlights his service and leadership within the group.

Davis B. Francis Missouri Order of the North Star Louisiana

Reminiscences of Long Ago in Muscatine

A retrospective column recalls events from 1858 to 1906 in Muscatine. It mentions a Sunday in 1858, a new barber shop opened by M L Merritt, a notable painting at Burnett’s book store by Corinne Sinnett, and news that Michael Lynch was alive though ill. It also notes Isaac Hoffman ill at home, a Presbytery meeting in Iowa City, a cooking club gathering, and city officials facing upcoming elections. Ten years back Muscatine planned another button factory by Ambrose Butcher and Clay Kneese, with Captain Tillie organizing Co. C property and ex Consul Irving Richman arriving with his family amid a Swiss snowstorm.

M. L. Merritt Hare's Hall Burnett’s Book Store O. W. Brown Corinne Sinnett Elmira N. Y Michael Lynch Draper's Grocery Lynch S. H. Parvin Iowa City Cooking Club Julia Black Gobble Block Biles Ajuewis Hahn Jones Schenck Appel Muscatine Ambrose Butcher Clay Kneese McElroy Mulberry John Tillie Co. C F. W. Bishop Irving B. Richman

Night prowlers fail to breach Chaplin residence

A trio of thieves attempted a burglary at Charles Chaplin's hill residence last night but were frightened away before entering. C. S. Bird, once of Muscatine and now a McHenry County resident for a year, has returned to Muscatine to live.

Charles Chaplin C. S. Bird Muscatine McHenry County Ill

Exhibition Purchase Announcement in Jamestown Venture

Announcement states that any orders made to the president of the late Jamestown show in his role as head of the ill starred venture will be returned unpaid due to lack of funds. It notes the presidency cannot honor obligations at this time.

If Jeff Davis Had Not Been Taken Ill

A reflective passage suggests that illness in Chicago spared Jeff Davis from predicting the unemployed riots in a lake city, implying Providence intervened to avert the peril. It frames a historical what if about unrest and fate.

Jeff Davis Chicago Lake City Providence

Gentle exchanges spark amusement in Register Leader and Uncle George

The Register and Leader and Uncle George Perkins trade chiding remarks that reveal mutual admiration and respect, though the exchange ends with a moment of doubt about its usefulness.

George Perkins

Commission Plan Victory Fades in Sioux City

The municipal government commission plan again defeats in Sioux City after a Davenport inspired effort. It is presumed Sioux City will face scrutiny as a potentially law breaking municipality for resisting the reform.

Commission Sioux City Davenport

Evelyn Leads But Harry Takes Odd Electric Role

Evelyn was the star of the opening performance while she remains the leading woman on this tour. Harry now headlines in an eccentric part, reportedly preferring something more electric for the new run.

Evelyn Harry

Parker accuses rival of duplicity in political clash

Parker claims Bryan is two faced and attacks Roosevelt on a comparable or worse issue. Alton B. is urged to be certain about the accusation's basis.

Parker Bryan Roosevelt Alton B

Pickard Identified After Notable Entrance and Exit

A brief report notes a man named Pickard who walked in, turned around, and walked out again, emphasizing the unusual sequence of his entry and exit.

Pickard

Iowa Delegation Split Over Shaw Presidential Bid

The Mason City Globe Gazette dismisses Shaw as a candidate for Iowa’s delegation and Taft support remains strong. Marshalltown Times-Republican says canal costs matter less than completing the project. Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Hughes shows no strong drive for the presidency.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Hughes

Telegraph Critiques Progressive Leaders Over La Follette Support

The Dubuque Telegraph says some men feign opposition to aid their own aims and criticizes progressive leaders for not backing La Follette for president.

Dubuque la Follette

Iowa Politician Abe Funk Praised Quietly in Burlington Gazette

The Burlington Gazette remarks that Abe Funk receives more favorable comments and fewer public offices than any other politician in Iowa, highlighting his restrained reputation and limited political roles.

Abe Funk Iowa The Burlington Gazette

City and County Vax List for Moscow Districts

Moscow school valuation shows 237,505 for the school district with 18,485 in another entry totaling 255,990. Railroad operations value lists 49,941 for railroads and 234 for the express company. Telegraph 23408 and telephone 2655-06325 contribute to overall valuations.

Moscow Two Moscow Typ Moscow Ind Express Company Telegraph Company Telephone Co

Springdale visits and family death reach local pages

Leonard Kingsbury of Rock Island Illinois is visiting Springdale this week. J Z Williams from North Liberty called on friends in Springdale earlier. Mrs J J Shreve learns of her brother Wilfred Halderman’s death in Dubuque Iowa news confirms a family loss this week.

Springdale Leonard Kingsbury Rock Island J. Z. Williams North Liberty J. J. Shreve Wilfred Halderman Dubnaué

Tragic Death of N W A R C Employee Halderman

Halderman, about thirty two, employed by the N. W. A. R. C., was accidentally killed. Local society notes list various visits, meetings, and personnel changes across West Branch, Springdale, Rochester, and Cedar Valley with several residents and visitors mentioned. The Rochester Telephone Switch Company elected S. C. Baker president and new line expansion approved. Community events include social parties, aid society activities, and Epworth League attendance.

Halderman J. J. Hodgson West Branch Susan Porter Mount Vernon Roy Sheets Plato Springdale Leslie Porter Iowa City Rochester Telephone Switch Company Rochester S. C. Baker Henry Hamiel Geo. ‘Karnessee W. B. Ellison Ross Eves Mabel Jefferson Casey Lucinda Davidson Allie Millett Minnie Embree Lucy Millett Mary Small Susie J. Lewis Miller Lewis Nettie Phelps Laura Gray

Great Comedian Ego Hidden In Marion Hill Notes

Literary notes discuss Marion Hill's short stories in The American Magazine. The February piece recounts a young actress Miss Duke irritated by the actor-manager. He teases a new role while she recalls his Macbeth, highlighting stage dynamics and humor.

Marion Hill

Days of Slavery Are Over Summary in Boston Tale

In American Magazine February Ray Stannard Baker opens a series on the negro in the North. He recounts tension as a Boston social settlement teacher asks a Negro boy to pick up a handkerchief. The boy responds the days of slavery are over, highlighting lingering prejudice.

Ray Stannard Baker North Mr. Baker

Evening Reflections Leave Night Behind with Morning Light

Torrance Benjamin writes in February for Ainslee's as a lover asks about the night and tears. The poem suggests love clearing clouds as dawn comes with a new day and sunshine.

Torrance Benjamin Ainslee

Camilla Eyes Freedom as Ned’s Ghost Haunts Daring Plans

In a cold night of plotting Camilla weighs marriage to a wealthy suitor against fear of loss and dependence. She contemplates a life with lavish comforts yet feels trapped by obligation and memories of Ned as she plans to dine out and cover debts.

ZEMO Promises Cures for Eczema and Pimples

Advertisement claims ZEMO a clean external liquid quickly and permanently cures eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. It asks readers to write E. W. Rose Med Co for a sample and notes A. W. Morgan sells it at 107 West Second Street.

ZEMO E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

To Be Continged

Mrs. Lancing, after soothing Betty and her sister in the nursery, contemplates the value of a substantial cheque from Haverford. She feels a surge of exhilaration and security, planning how much to inscribe on the note while admiring flowers Sir Samuel sent and preparing for dinner.

Camilla Camille Mrs. Lancing Betty Samuel

Dr King’s New Discovery touted for baby relief

An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery instantly relieves and cures babies with croup coughs or colds. It lists prices as 50 cents and one dollar and credits Slavercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.

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