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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

3

Journal Printing Co. Official Paper of City and County

The Journal Printing Co publishes the official paper for Muscatine city and county. Circulation is stated to exceed all other local papers combined and to be at least three times that of any other daily. The staff includes F. D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor. Associated Press and Lee Syndicate members. Offices in New York and Chicago with staff in charge at each location.

Muscatine

Subscriptions Terms for The Daily Journal and Journal

The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal comes 10 pages Tuesday and 6 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city or by carrier and weekly collection at 10 cents per week. Daily one year by mail is $3.00. Semi-Weekly one year pricing is listed.

Daily Journal

Journal Agencies Established By The Journal

The Journal has set up agencies for its leaders convenience at East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey frieneries avenue Recklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.

East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Street South Muscatine W. F. Miksch W. C. A. Busch Hershey Frieneries

Muscatine Journal December 1907 Circulation Statement

Sworn circulation report for Muscatine Journal for December 1907 shows totals of 6,325 printed, 6,275 paid, and 6,278 for different measures. Figures include serial balances and distribution totals across editions, with discrepancies noted between reported and actual circulation.

Bell Csccssscovecscsae Missinnippi Valley Muscatine Journal Sa Bae Han SOO Speer BSED Anton

Muscatine Journal December 1907 print run sworn

Frank D. Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated during December 1907. Subscribed and sworn to before me January 2, 1908 by Arthur Hoffman, Notary Public, Muscatine County, Iowa.

Frank D. Throop The Muscatine Journal Muscatine Co State of Lowa Arthur Hoffman

Love Match or Sacrificial Union in Vanderbilt Nuptials

The piece questions if Gladys Vanderbilt's wedding to Count Oh-What-Name is a genuine love match or another instance of American heiresses marrying foreigners for status. It warns against sensational reports from yellow journalism and emphasizes loyalty to American women while noting rumors around international alliances and family pressures.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Gladys Vanderbilt

Marriage, money, and titles in a modern love tale

A columnist rails against American heiresses marrying foreign nobles for money, suggests law limits, and mocks the gilded life. In a Bedlam of social satire, Gladys’s match is questioned while a different drama unfolds in Hav erford’s house as Miss Grainger seeks shelter and Mrs Brenton contemplates aid.

Allison and Cummins on rate regulation in senate

Davenport Times argues Allison has greater influence in the Senate on national rate regulation and anti pass laws, noting Cummins could not exceed Allison’s impact in twenty years and that both have supported relevant state and national measures. It stresses Allison’s current influence over Cummins.

Davenport Allison Senate Cummins Iowa

Har vard Professor Sparks Controversial Chicago Remark

A Chicago address by a Harvard professor claimed two thirds of American university professors should be killed. The remark drew sharp criticism from Chicago university staff for sensational rhetoric and the apparent privilege of a northern institution to utter such a provocation.

Council Bluffs Harvard Chicago Chicago University

Standard Oil fights ad space bias in Tarbell dispute

The Sioux City Journal notes Standard Oil must pay periodicals to print its side of the case in advertising columns while periodicals pay Ida Tarbell for presenting the opposing view in the midst of pure reading matter. It adds the Standard Oil company cannot find any law to punish such discrimination.

Sioux City Journal Standard Oil

World and Brooklyn Paper Stand Against Bryan Nomination

The New York World and the Brooklyn Eagle declare they will not support Bryan if he is nominated. A similar pledge from William Randolph Hearst could clinch the nomination for Bryan.

Waterloo

A Burning Shame: Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad

An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers at 25 cents from M Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Reminiscences and Notices From Tremont Hall

A brief column reports W F Brannan lecture on India at Tremont hall praised for skill and reception. It notes the Badger State steamer's return from winter quarters and Muscatine crew details, plus a funeral sermon announcement for Mrs Sarah Pelton and remarks on a man’s fear of a heavy sentence.

M. E. Ingman Uncle Sam Muscatine J. C. Powell Columbus City Sarah Pelton Musserville

Ice dealers suspend operations as season ends early

Forty years ago Col. E T S Schenck left for Louisville to report after his Freedmen's Bureau appointment while Henry O’Conner headed to the state capital for the legislature. Neidie and Son, the largest ice dealers, have suspended operations after delivering 1 100 tons. Other dealers reportedly produced seven to eight hundred tons, pushing total output well above last year.

Col. E. T. S. Schenck Freedmen’s Bureau Louisville Henry O'Conner Neidie and Son

Pod of Brazil nuts linked to Durant trade tale

Twenty years ago C. B. Kent received a genuine pod or ball containing Brazil nuts in the natural shape. He got it from a friend in Boston. K. Van Camp of Sweetland township sold to C. B. King of Durant.

C. B. Kent Boston K. van Camp Sweetland Township C. B. King Durant

Mrs Hull Still In Danger After Train Collision

Twenty years ago Mrs Hull remained seriously injured after being struck by the Cannon Ball train near Atalissa. Latest reports are unfavorable, with no sign she is out of danger. J P Watson noted the thermometer at eight degrees above zero this morning and rising. G W Schall of North Dakota is visiting his brother E F Schall in town.

Hull Atalissa J. P. Watson G. W. Schall North Dakota E. F. Schall

Local notes from Fairport area ten years past

Fred Wetzel, with a broken right leg from an accident near Fairport, rests comfortably. Sam R. Davis wed Miss Margaret Potts by Rev J W Hackley. they departed for Montezuma. Clara Dale celebrated her birthday at East Hill with about 30 friends. Mrs John Smith, wife of a cabin boat resident and longtime veteran, died, leaving a husband and son.

Fred Wetzel Fairport J. W. Hackley Sam R. Davis Poweshiek County Rock Island Margaret Potts Montezuma Clara Dale East Hill John Smith

Brenton Offers Shelter for Troubled Visitor

Mrs Brenton proposes lodging for the distressed Grainger, avoiding hotels. Rupert Haverford and I discuss Harper’s role. Brenton plans to speak with the young woman and arrange discreet help. Harper is busy in the study, Katherine Grainger appears exhausted as the scene ends. To Be Continued.

Haverford MrsMlayerford Harper Agnes Brenton Matthew Woolgar Mrs. Brenton Paris Camilla Grainger Rupert Haverford Lancing Katherine Grainger

Drake Men Want Frats At Drake University

Des Moines reports the student body at Drake University debates altering policy to recognize secret societies as fraternities. Talks indicate if the university will publish these groups as fraternities, ending the current unofficial status.

Drake Des Moines Drake University

New Y M C A at Iowa City to cost 100000 dollars

A movement in Iowa City aims to build a new Y M C A for the state university students. Secretary Magee has conferred with local association head Heinzman and several important announcements are expected soon.

New Y. M. C. A Iowa City State University Magee Heinzman

Burglars Hit Four Shops in Council Bluffs

Four Council Bluffs establishments were robbed Friday night by burglars seeking cash and provisions but only about $3 in cash was stolen along with a supply of provisions. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Council Bluffs

Painter Davenport Hageman Falls to Death at Malting Plant

Max Hageman, a painter active in his trade union, died after falling four stories from a scaffold at the Davenport Malting company plant. He expired in an ambulance before reaching Mercy hospital where he was being transported.

Davenport Max Hageman Mercy Hospital

Death of Cedar Rapids Salesman in Hotel Restroom

August A. Anderson, a longtime traveling salesman, died suddenly of apoplexy in a toilet room at the Montrose hotel. His body was moved to Manchester, Iowa, for burial and the funeral will be held there.

Cedar Rapids A. Anderson Montrose Hotel Manchester Iowa

Iowa City High Downs Grinnell in Disarmament Debate

Iowa City High School defeated Grinnell at Grinnell in a debate on international disarmament. Team members Arlo Wilson John Gwynne and Edgar Ashton upheld disarmament. This marked the ninth straight victory for Iowa City High, coached by Frank H. Randall, who is now a university debating coach.

Iowa City Grinnell Iowa City High School Arlo Wilson John Gwynne Edgar Ashton Frank H. Randall

Estray notice of dark bay colt taken up in Seventy-Six Township

Joseph O'Brien took up a dark bay gelding with a star on the forehead and white nose end and left hind foot in Seventy-Six Township on January 8 1998. The animal weighs about 675 pounds and is listed under Addison Hopson J P A 8 Lawrence Auditor.

Joseph O'Brien Addison Hopson Lawrence

Osage Man Dies After Fatal Action During Liquor Case

Osage resident O. Botham has been convicted twice and awaits a second sentencing for illegal liquor sales. He reportedly shot himself to death, timing the act to fall under an Illinois Central train, his body ground to pieces.

Osage O. Botham Illinois Central

ZEMO Promises Quick Skin Cure for Eczema and Pimples

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a permanent external cure for eczema and pimples. It claims the liquid draws germs to the skin surface and destroys them leaving clear healthy skin. Sample offered by E. W. Rose Med Co and sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.

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

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