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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
3
The Journal Printing Co publishes daily papers and claims wide circulation. Publisher F D Throop and managing editor L P Loumis oversee operations with involvement from allied press networks and city circulation partners.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier within the city and by mail for one year rates shown. One year mail subscriptions priced at 3.00 for daily and 1.50 for semi weekly.
The Journal notes several business locations for city leaders convenience including Last Hit and Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street in South Muscatine. W F Miksch's Grocery End of street car track and W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue appear in the listing. Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery is noted along with West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
A short item records the Bell business office and editorial office locations in the Minsiquippi Valley region with a terse note on contact or oversight. The fragment references an office presence and regional designation without detailed actions.
Sworn statement by Frank D. Throop publisher lists total circulation for December 1907 as 169 510 copies. Notary Arthur Hoffman swears to the accuracy on January 2 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.
The piece marks Carnation Day anniversary of William McKinley’s birth. It lauds the former president’s lovable qualities and mourns his assassination, urging national unity and reflection on Providence. It notes McKinley’s enduring memory and the carnation as his emblem.
An epitaph-like line cites McKinley using his favorite hymn Lead Kindly Light to reflect guiding virtue. The brief passage frames moral resolve through a religious motto associated with the former president.
A review notes three incidents involving Booth Tarkington Jeff Davis and Mayor Jim Dahlman that the Sioux City Journal calls sensational and humorous telegraph news items. The piece hints publicity and temperance campaigns driving wider coverage and asks why such stunts gain attention now.
The Waterloo Reporter remarks that Gladys took the count. That being the case it is natural the other party should get the purse.
Webster City Freeman Tribune criticizes Allison for supporting William Larrabee for governor and aiding A. B. Cummins in renomination and Chicago convention. It notes aid to James P. Connor’s congressional aims and patronage in the Tenth district, and disapproval of his treatment of D. C. Chase.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Judge Prouty’s tirade drew sharp editorials across the state. Des Moines cartoons mock the outbreak, calling it enough. Critics label him inflammable and inconsistent like water, suggesting his keynote will not be well received in Iowa.
Taft articulates a "square deal" tone by stating he will contest for delegates only in states with no candidate or near candidate, signaling fairness and equal opportunity in delegate selection. The stance echoes alignment with true spirit of fairness in the campaign.
The speaker lauds Holden as a priceless asset to the state and its farmers and business community, noting his vast worth and the potential for a immense salary. He is described as exceptionally valuable to Iowa and the commonwealth.
The Burlington Gazette reports Clauds Van derbilt has become a Countess at noon today. Full details of the divorce will appear in a future issue.
In Davenport Iowa observers note Taft’s campaign managing a contingency fight for the delegation. The fight centers on preparation for shifting support and assembling a unified front ahead of nearby caucuses and state party decisions.
A 25c box of Dr. King's New Life Pills offers relief from stomach liver and kidney issues. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises the remedy for sale providing a quick aid claim.
An old advertisement argues back pain stems from kidneys not muscles and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the quick cure. It cites a Muscatine Iowa testimonial from Mrs. L Bronner praising relief from back and limb pains and endorsing the product after use.
A reader notes hunting restrictions under state law restrict deer elk wild turkeys prairie chickens quail to on premises from February 1 to July 15 with penalties two to fifty dollars and strict enforcement promised. George W. Van Horne Jr delivers a Tremont hall lecture titled Stone Mason of Cromarty before the Ladies Benevolent society. Mrs. James Jackson, recently ill, rose briefly yesterday but collapsed again injuring her wrist. Dr. Austin attended and she rests comfortably today.
In Muscatine a note says W H Compton who left for Davenport plans to move to Pontiac Illinois soon and settle there. A Muscatine County Horse Thief association meeting is set for Saturday February 1 at 2 PM in the court house. Julia Harrison wife of Amos Harrison dies suddenly in Onona at age forty nine of paralysis. she was a Methodist and valued family member.
A Drury township elder S J Ripley dies at his son's home after dropsy. He leaves six children. Funeral is set for 11 am tomorrow at the Baptist church. Also notes on sleighing parties led by Bertha Hoover Frank Halstead and John Vetter with Mary Fahey’s group enjoying a straw ride.
Agnes Brenton brings Katherine Grainger to safety at her rooms after a tense night. Miss Grainger, frail and wary, accepts nourishment and shelter while Brenton arranges care, a brief note, and a promise of morning conversation.
A Muscatine resident advocates opposing legalizing saloons through petitions and cites Jayne's financial critique of licensing. John Mahin from Evanston urges voters to deny the Great Destroyer and recounts local history on prohibition to influence the 1908 stance.
Sioux City reports the death of F. W. Ackley a longtime head bookkeeper for National Wood Works and former Great Northern railway dispatcher. Physicians cite cerebral hemorrhage with kidney trouble as the cause at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Nels Sollen collapsed and died at his home after hosting a birthday party for his sixty fifth year at 169 Eleventh Street. He had just sent the last guest home when the fatal event occurred.
Keokuk sources remark on John M Kenney serving as chief of police for the city through official channels, indicating leadership and local law enforcement duties in the community.
Fred Shew living by Hogback brought in a walnut log four feet in diameter and perfectly straight with no knots. A second cut from the same tree measures 25 feet in length, also large and knot free. The timber is sound and likely to be sawed into veneering for high grade furniture worth thousands of dollars.
Iowa plans no games with other state universities next fall unless the seven game rule is approved. If it passes Iowa would seek five matches with Nebraska Kansas Illinois Missouri and Wisconsin or Minnesota, likely Minnesota. Home games would be against Minnesota Kansas and Nebraska. Away contests with Illinois and Missouri. Potential extra big game and a match with Grinnell or Drake if the rule clears. Manager Catlin continues talks with Chicago to play the Maroons.
Iowa community exchanges greetings and visits with residents from Centerdale Rochester West Liberty Pedee and Muscatine. Local events include ice harvesting and a stock show trip to Tipton plus church attendance in West Branch Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
Miss Eva Edgerton of Gibson Iowa visits E Fogg's family. Mrs Jennie Elliott leaves Dr Todd's after weeks of health work. George Henderson returns from Linn County and plans a short visit at Springdale before spring work. George Lempkee of Kewanee NL hired to Tillman Todd for a month. W C Phelps reports strong stock sales with 11 milch cows selling over $50 each.
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