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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

3

Journal Printing CQO Official Paper of City and County

The Journal Printing CQO claims to be the official paper for city and county affairs. It references Associated Press and press associations, noting its prominence among Alascalibe papers.

Publication schedule and subscription rates notice

The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes on Tuesday and Friday nights. Delivery and pricing include daily by carrier at 10 cents per week, daily by mail one year 3.00 dollars, semi weekly one year 1.50 dollars.

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Journal Agencies City Convenience List

The Journal publishes a directory of city agency locations for reader convenience. Entries include East Hill areas such as Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street and W F Miksch's Grocery in South Muscatine, end street car track areas, WwW Co, A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.

East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Street South Muscatine W. F. Miksch Co. A. Busch’s Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka'’s West Hill J. H. Fuller

Bell newsroom notes from Mississippi Valley page

Fragmentary OCR mentions Bell business office and editorial office alongside Mississippi Valley references with unclear terms and stray characters. No clear event, date, or names to anchor a full summary.

Bell Mississippi Valley

Muscatine Journal December 1907 Circulation Statement

The Muscatine Journal reports December 1907 distribution figures with total circulation 66,325 and various regional sub totals. Publisher Frank D. Throop swears to accurate counts and Notary Public Arthur Hoffman subscribes to the sworn statement dated January 2, 1908.

Muscatine Journal Coca Asics Sun Bilcana Sun Phos Pyotrac Oded I Frank D. Throop The Muscatine Co State of Iowa Arthur Hoffman Notary Piblic

Dolliver Bill Sparks Iowa Governor Race Debate

In Des Moines Judge Prouty opened the campaign to replace Senator Allison, vowing to attack Dolliver over a soon to be introduced federal capitalizations bill. The event drew a small crowd at Foster's Opera House as Prouty labeled Allison’s methods as demagogic while praising steady leadership.

Dolliver Cummins Iowa Council Bluffs Torbert Des Moines Allison Judge Prouty Foster's Opera House

Prouty Attacks Railroads in Iowa Speech Rivalry And Reform Debate

The article contrasts Judge Prouty's aggressive rail policy rhetoric with Dolliver’s political maneuvering. It describes Prouty denouncing the railroad industry as an oppressive force while mocking past reforms such as the abolition of railroad passes. It notes Dolliver’s rival stance as a defender of traditional interests and highlights the broader reform versus status-quo clash in Iowa politics.

Iowa Press Comment on Iowa Delegation Races

The Webster City Freeman-Tribune says Congressmen Birdsall and Cousins may fight to keep their seats. It calls Cousins the most offensive standpatter and Birdsall a fence rider who misleads both progressives and standpatters. Des Moines capital notes progressives seek a plan to oust Taft men for newer Taft aligned delegates.

Webster City Freeman-Tribune Birdsall Cousins Bob Cousins Des Moines

Taft boom grows in Iowa amid party split talk

The Burlington Hawkeye calls the anti Cummins faction a political vaudeville act while the Cedar Rapids Republican notes Taft’s expanding campaign and Cedar Rapids belief that Taft’s strength rises as others unite. The Waterloo Reporter predicts the governor will align with Taft soon.

Progressive Press Burlington Hawkeye anti-Cummins Republican Party Cummins Iowa Taft Cedar Rapids Waterloo

Joe Lane Seen Relaxed Ahead of Next Campaign

The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Joe Lane’s current attitude eases tensions and suggests he will not require constant monitoring during the upcoming campaign.

Joe Lane Marshalltown Times-Republican

Attorney General Byers Seen as Likely Iowa Governor

The Charles City Intelligencer calls Attorney General Byers the most talked about man in Iowa for doing his duty and predicts he will yet become governor, noting strong public expectations and political momentum.

Charles City Intelligencer Byers Iowa

Cummins Machine Aims to Hold Taft Support

The Waterloo Times-Tribune reports Cummins machinery concentrates on keeping the original Taft faction loyal and preventing them from backing Taft.

Waterloo Times-Tribune Cummins Machine Taft

Reminiscences From Long Ago Forty Years Past

A roundup recalls events from 50 40 30 20 and 16 years ago in Muscatine. Captain Phil lips reportedly sold the steamboat Badger State for 3500 to Quincy buyers. Prairie Mills post office opens at Fulton with daily mail. Catholic Literary Society forms led by A C Begey and officers. Mark & Hopkinson replace City Hat Store partnership. Mrs Dayton exhibits a notable oil painting at Demorest Coe. J Howe buys Kimball property for 1600 and plans to move. William Fuhrman nears 88 with a son promoted in the German army’s musical director role. Funeral of Mrs Joslyn’s sister Miss Emma Priester scheduled in South Muscatine.

Phillips Badger State Quincy Ill Prairie Mills Fulton Muscatine A. C. Begey Catholic Literary Society John Kleinfelder Harvey Jones William Getzman Joe van Lent Henry Wilmering William Fuhrman South Muscatine Charles F. Joslyn Duluth Emma Priester

Dinner guests and a troubled secretary unfold

Haverford hosts a dinner at his large home while Harper reports a visitor. Katherine Grainger, secretary to his mother, seeks help after a Paris letter arrives. Rupert refuses involvement but senses her distress and offers a promise to listen if possible. The scene ends with her plea and his tentative engagement.

Camilla Harper Monte Cristo Rupert Haverford Prince's Mr. Haverford Paris Katherine Grainger Hem Miss Grainger Rupert

Fredonia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Fredonia residents share visits with family and friends from Muscatine Davenport Centerville and Bard. John Strouse relocates to Washington for factory work while Delia Mulligan wed Jas Forest in Dunlap Ia. Tripp family heads to Sabina Pass Texas joining Cuba veteran.

Fredonia John Lamb Doris Wapello George Brown Elizabeth Brown Tina Newell Walter McCormick John George Tucker Albert Hammond Bard Joe Reed Jas. Lee, Jr Muscatine Sarah Blake Cedar Bethel Clarence Will Knott Robert Orr Port Allen Jas. Snyder Pearl Miles Latta Riverside Jas. Forest Forest Delia Mulligan G. W. Merritt Centerville R. M. Lee Clarence Blake Earl Bedwell Rock Island Charlie Lee Will Jones Iva Jarrard Bessie Reynolds Columbus Junction Our Village Mary Mickey P. B Elric Junction Lavina Blake A. Williams Agnes Donald Jesse Knott Jane Schmidt Kranz Julia Tripp Ainsworth J. M. Norris Ellen Snyder Howard Strouse John Strouse Washington

Electric Bitters Promised For Dyspepsia Relief

Lifelong bondage to dyspepsia liver complaints and kidney troubles are described as needless. Electric Bitters is presented as the guaranteed remedy with a 50 cent price at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y E. F. Smith S. Washington Street Lansing Mich A W.chase A. W. Morgan U Havercamp

Local Social Notes From Cairo District

Miss Florence Winder and aunt Mrs. Anne McKin ley return to Wapello. Forest Maddox visits sister Mrs. Alvin Sellers. Miss Lena Frerich and Miss Lula Sellers visit. Velma Rutt spends Sunday with Bessie V. Sellers. Bert Lemon and family visit Bailey Van Horn home. G W Havenhill hosts at Will Smith home. Flossie Tergy on visit to grandmother Ellen Sellers. Lee Riggle and daughter Dot visit S H Havenhill. Ed Vandemark returns to Virginia Grove after week here. Havenhill family Sunday at Lee Riggle home. Edna Bobert teaches High School for Sadie Patterson last Friday. Ed Vandemark and wife return Monday night.

Cairo Florence Winder Anne McKinley Wapello Forest Maddox Alvin Sellers Lena Frerich Lula Sellers Velma Rutt Bessie V. Sellers Bert Lemon Bailey van Horn G. W. Havenhill Will Smith Flossie Tergeon Ellen Sellers Lee Riggle Dot S. H. Havenhill Ed Vandemark Virginia Grove Marsh Edna Bobert Sadie Patterson

White Prairie Social News and Visits

Ernest Sclosser and his father from Ladora Ia visited in White Prairie. John Artz of near Atalissa spent Sunday with Ernest Sclosser. Mrs Robert Finley and daughter of Muscatine visited. Adolph Kerkofer of Cameron Mo visits. Mrs Henry Windle is ill under Dr Miller care. Mrs Ernest Sclosser in Muscatine Tuesday. Mrs Fred Walter of Cedar County visiting her brother. Henry Maurer mentioned.

White Prairie Ernest Sclosser Ladora John Artz Near Atalissa Robert Finley Muscatine Adolph Kerkofer Cameron Henry Windle Miller Wilton Fred Walter Cedar County Henry Maurer

Tax List for Orono and Montpelier Townships

Orono and Montpelier townships publish the annual tax list for residents with payments of 25 dollars or more. It details names, valuations, and total taxes. first March payment covers one half and second payment settles the remainder.

Orono and Montpelier Townships Montpelier Township

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