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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening through the week except Sunday. The Senn Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and collection for weekly ten cents per week. Daily, year two ninety five. Weekly, year one dollar.
The Journal lists local suppliers and offices for reader convenience. Agencies include East Hudumbuc Grocery on East 2nd street, South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery Oregon Street, W C A Busch's Drug Store Mershey Avenue, Keckierville Chayka's Grocery Weat Hill J H Fuller Grocery. National offices New York 45 W 5th St Lith Bidg La Coste Maxwell Chicago 750 Market Payne Young.
An OCR fragment lists telephones and Bell company designations for business and editorial offices, with unclear codes such as .00 -27 and .su0- -30, and references to Mississippi Valley. The readable pieces suggest a directory-like snippet rather than a coherent article.
Sworn detailed circulation statement lists daily and weekly totals for June across multiple editions and carriers. Totals show 152,070 copies circulated overall with various readings for routes including Sun, OGl, and local stations.
I F Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears the proper number of copies were printed and circulated during June 1908. Subscribed and sworn July 1 1908 before Notary F Bihlmetier with seal.
A brief notice lists Justice of Peace candidates H S Howe and J H Carl. The item notes the position and names involved without further details.
Muscatine hosts the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta on July 3 and 4. The Muscatine Launch club organized a successful event, drawing river men and boatmen and boosting views of the river as a commerce highway for the valley.
The piece notes a rising business tone and renewed buying, with crop prospects estimated at 8 billion dollars. Henry Clews comments that the first half of the year shows recovery from the October panic, though trade and industry remain restricted and readjustment is incomplete.
The article notes a safer financial climate with fewer business failures and stronger banks after the panic. It argues public opinion is stabilizing toward corporations and predicts Taft's election, citing improved credit and liquidation clearing past losses while acknowledging lingering difficulties for those hit hardest.
The Odebolt Chronicle asserts Cummins will still command influence and win the senate vacancy after Allison's death despite foes. The Decorah Republican notes equal success for state conventions at Waterloo and Sioux City, joking Des Moines hosts are best left to handle conventions.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues the same forces that secured Taft’s nomination should readily prevail in selecting a Republican National Committee chairman.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican questions Gov. Cummins resignation timing and says Garst would be an able successor for six months.
The Burlington Hawkeye proposes stricter rules on explosive toys arguing for a legal ceiling on dynamite firecrackers and an interdiction on any toy explosive containing dynamite to curb danger.
The Sac City Sun notes that a rerun of the senatorial race would show the current majority flipped if held now. It warns the public about shifting support and favors reevaluation of the contest dynamics.
Newspaper editors discuss the heated race with quotes from the Eagle Grove Eagle, Winterset Reporter, Ida Grove Pioneer, and Charles City Herald. They express opinions on Lafe Young and Capt. Hull, calling for dropping the fight, fair defeat, honesty in politics, and a united approach.
The illustration shows eight hotels in Denver acting as headquarters for presidential and vice presidential candidates. Each floor plan marks the Hotel Adams for Minnesota and others, Albany for Michigan and Georgia, Oxford for California and Pennsylvania, Brown Palace for the DNC and several states, Metropole for New York’s Tammany group, Windsor for Indiana and more, New Shirley for Delaware and Gray, and Savoy for Rhode Island New Jersey and Iowa.
A historical column recalls Fourth of July celebrations in Illinois City with 400 attendees and a speech by Hugh J. Campbell. It notes the steamer Spread Eagle voyage from St. Louis to near Milk River, Indian interactions for food, and mentions PD V. Jackson and J G A Little taking roles in local offices. 20 years ago obituaries and marriages in Muscatine are listed, including Henry S. Miller’s death and a July wedding of Lewis Kine and Mollie Rusch.
Billy Bryan and Dick Finnan discuss how to provide for the little maid with Billy’s unexpected American windfall. Billy recalls Uncle Barny’s luck in New York politics and contemplates investing in mining shares while Dick weighs the ethics of setting up a future for the young couple.
The Estherville Enterprise quotes Cummins as magnificent in defeat, praising his conduct and performance after a tough game or contest. The remark frames the athlete's resilience and sportsmanship amid loss.
Notes from Wellman Iowa dated July 6 report Misses Katie and Lena Tischman leaving for Crossett Arkansas to spend most of their summer break with brothers Adam and John and sister Mary. Various local moves include visits, new work, and community events among residents such as B F Tipton visiting, a barn project for Sam Shaffer, and a church program by the Kings Heralds at the M E church.
Excitement rose on the celebration grounds as police moved to arrest George and Dietrich Koepping. Ross Drury opens a restaurant and ice cream saloon in Wilton. George C. Stone of Green and Stone fame now works at the banking house of G B Sargeant and Oliver Fiske in New York City.
At a Muscatine county old soldiers meeting held in city hall planners chose September 12 for the reunion and the fair grounds as the site. A speakers and invitations committee includes W. H. Woodward Dr Robertson Cant Jester and Col Reach. George Cloud and T Towle lawyers advertise their services.
Mrs Charles McBride and Mrs Oscar Harris returned from Chienaen to report visits with friends. Adjutant J T Davidson of the Fifty first Regiment Town Volunteer Infantry writes from San Francisco that they expect to sail for the Philippines Saturday. Alonzo Fox, formerly Mausen tine resident now Dayton, arrived after learning of his son in law Glen Miller's death. Arthur Madden suffered a powder burn to the face after examining a fused torpedo cannon fuse yesterday.
Billy proposes moving a second-hand lighthouse to the point to resume guarding duties. The old man reddens and fades, while Dick asks about Vida. The confident former lover of Miss Molly Molloy hints Vida will come later.
Jacob Romer drives a plan to convert all Incubus properties into a limited company. Key players include James Kahn and Casimir who mock the plan, while Romer stakes control and cash for half his holdings, leaving his wealth and a daughter obscure. To Be Continued.
Advertises Dr Hale's Household Ointment for skin diseases and scalp eruptions. Claims relief after first application and sells at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon & Thomas, Adams New York.
The Davenport Chicago railway timetable lists trains No. 12 and 62 eastbound and No. 401 402 westbound with daily operation except Sundays. Freight and mail services run as No. 89 1 and 3 40. schedules note arrival and departure times around 4:00 pm to 11:05 pm. Agent S. Underdonk signs the notice.
Train times for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway show daily Wilton main line trains from Muscatine including No 504 at 6 25 am and No 505 at 8 00 am with branch services and daily no stop or limited stop trains listed. Freight and passenger services are indicated with varying daily patterns and exceptions including Sundays.
South bound and north bound schedules list departure and arrival times between Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connecting services. Notes show daily except Sunday or Monday operations, with connections to C R I P Burlington and Iowa Central trains at Elrick Junction and Wapello on Saturdays and Mondays.
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