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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
3
The newspaper asserts circulation exceeding all local Muscatine papers combined and at least triple that of any other daily. It notes AP and Lee Syndicate membership, underscoring its market leadership.
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including East Hildurilbut Grocery on East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Representatives New York Office 45 W 34th St Monolith Ridg La Coste Maxwell in charge Chicago Office 750 Marquette Building Payne Young in charge
I the publisher F D Throop solemnly swear the above number of copies were printed and circulated during May 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa. Notary F L Bihlmeter certifies the oath on June 1, 1908.
James Creelman attacks socialism in a July Pearson's piece, arguing it corrodes American ideals. The essay notes the movement's growth in the United States and its varied tactics, from street meetings to pulpits, while praising a sharp line about the idle rich and excess.
The Fort Dodge Post notes Gov Johnson as a topic for the democratic vice presidential nomination and calls the idea a queer proposition in its editorial stance.
The Post questions rapid conclusions after a costly nomination debate. It argues readers expect lively coverage and that newspaper writers must spell out implications while pursuing earnestly earned opinions.
An exchange in a Georgia newspaper discusses a campaign for better train service and rebukes beggar solicitation along a railroad line. The note recalls a veteran with a wooden leg harassing passengers on the Paint Rock to Nolin route, prompting the paper to question the demand for improved service.
The article traces the flag’s history from the 13 colonies to the 46 stars now displayed with Oklahoma’s admission. It notes the shift from a Union flag to stars in a circle after independence and outlines various star patterns, ending with the current six-row arrangement of 46 stars and 15 stripes.
Lafe Young in the Des Moines Capital mocks John C. Keily of the Sioux City Tribune describing his complaint as a trembly outburst after being pressed hard in a public dispute.
A literary copyright notice from 1907 credits R. Crockett as author and lists ownership details for a work titled The Iron Lord authored by S. R. Crockett with publication rights held by a company or entity during that period.
Vida enjoys summer scenes near Kirktown at Rough Island Cottages with friends Phil Dick and Bill. The group watches gannets from the Skerry, shares church talks, and faces weather and bicycle woes while cherishing simple rural days.
An excerpt describes Vida and Phil Calmont on Rough Island with Dick Finnan guiding a boat tour. They watch guillemots and puffins while discussing bird life, library access, and family tensions. The scene blends island life, curiosities of nature, and voices of older seafaring men.
July 1 entries show Mrs Jesse Fayes Mrs Hardenbrook and Mrs Story visiting Mrs Leon Milton. Calvin Vanatta with Chas Schnell’s family in Illinois City. Fthel Tyler visited sister Mrs Sherman Powell. George Rausch bought a piano for his daughters. Vanatta and Powell families visited C Peterson and sisters. Oscar Peterson family visited Reynolds. Bridgford family visited Henry Potter. Local residents attended Muscatine commencement. Harry Vanatta among graduates in Buffalo Prairie.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for coughs and colds with prices of 50c and 1.00. Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the remedy.
A Turner hall meeting with Germans in the city organized Fourth of July festivities. F Wienker elected president for the day John Stangle named Marshal Jacob Dohi assistant marshal Henry Molis to read the Declaration of Independence Henry Funk chosen orator a three person committee formed to finalize arrangements.
Forty years ago readers noted general belief that all city stores would close on July 4th. Pleasant Prairie post office was reestablished in the county with S. L. Fowler named postmaster. Fulton township details, and Muscatine linking to a G A C line sparked optimism for a New Boston branch and a six month car plan.
Twenty years ago Mrs H M Waide and daughter Caroline of Quincy Illinois visited 5 L Waide. All Muscatine mourned the Journal dispatch announcing the death of General Elliot who attended the reunion of the Second Iowa Cavalry in this city last fall. The Cooking club held a large picnic at Lowes Run today. E E Collins returned home after an extended tour of the west.
Ten years ago J. M. Kemble placed an order for adhesive stamps valued at over 242000 under the new revenue law. Mrs. J. Scott Blackwell returned from Chicago after attending a cousin’s wedding. Col. W. A. Paterson left for a brief trip to Keokuk. Will Deutschmann received a young live alligator from his brother in Jacksonville. Archie Kennedy reported a successful journey to Colorado and enjoys the climate there.
West Liberty notes list numerous travelers departing for Yellowstone and stops in Muscatine Ottawa and Davenport visits. Residents like Mrs. Barclay Embree Mrs. J. C. Cooper and others plan short stays visiting relatives and attending graduations while campouts near Cedar river are reported due to high water.
Glycerine boosts medicinal root extracts in Golden Medical Discovery aiding coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions and acting as a nutritive demulcent and antiseptic. It supports blood purification and skin healing while avoiding alcohol. a physician notes its effectiveness in lingering cases though limited for acute coughs.
Mr and Mrs Henry Heibner of Sugar Creek visited at Jack Lincoln's home. Mrs Walton Nelson and Ruth Nelson visited Tipton. Mrs John Betzing traveled to Tipton to see Dr Shalien Barg er of Chicago. Mrs T J Kelley of Wilton visits daughter Mrs Chas McGillivray. Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson of Tipton visited John Betzing. Ruth Nelson had a birthday party with Grace Nauman Hain Gertrude Genevieve Baker Flossie Rice McGillivray Blanche Hailey present. Meyers boy funeral held at Rochester churches. Mrs C Baker visits Tipton and attends the chautauqua. John Betzing and family visited Henry Weber of Tip Sunday.
Society notes list Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M meets first Tuesday evening monthly with W M E P Ingham and Sec S L Johnson. Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M convokes second Friday with M E H P A E Othmer and Sec S L Johnson. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday at Stein's music hall with T I M G D Lezotte and Recorder S L Johnson. De Molay Commandery No. 1 K T holds regular conclave third Wednesday with B C W G D Lezotte and Recorder W H Graff.
I O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets every Thursday at 8 p m in K O T M hall Visiting chiefs are invited to attend H G Thompson Sachem Lester Smith C of R
Bloomington Council No. 175 Fraternal Aid Association meets every Friday evening at the hall over H F Bodman's Grocery Store corner Second and Chestnut streets. All members in good standing invited to meet. Q T Howard President. P Day Secretary.
I C O F Muscatine Lodge No 5 meets Mondays at 7 45 PM at their hall Miriam Lodge No 27 D of R meets Fridays at 7 45 PM on the second and fourth weeks Prairie Encampment No 4 meets on the first and third Fridays at 7 45 PM
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