This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal publishes 12 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection is 10 cents. Daily by mail for one year costs 8 dollars. semi weekly by mail for one year costs 1.50 dollars.
The Journal lists city agencies for reader convenience including Hast Hii durbut Grocery on East 2nd street Booth Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Rhepresentatives and offices in New York 45 W 34th St Lith Ridg La Coste Maxwell in charge Chicago 750 Marquette Building Payne Young in charge Telephones listed for business and editorial offices Mississippi Valley ee
The piece credits Col. George W. Goethals as chief engineer while noting earlier leaders Shonts and Stevens shaped the canal’s early path. It describes the Gatun dam’s vast earthworks, the rapid excavation, and the plan to have vessels pass under five years from Taft’s era, with a temporary single lock in use before completion.
The text lauds Col. Goethals as the master who has organized the canal venture into a well ordered machine. It notes that canal officials speak with enthusiasm and that the civilized world anticipates American achievement as the project advances.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil concedes Speaker Cannon is not in high favor with western voters yet argues he will not be supplanted while his party remains in power. It questions if any speaker has ever been replaced under a continuing party.
The Creston American denounces Connors as a Wall Street puppet and calls him the most asinine specimen of humanity. It also mocks New York delegates, claiming their heads resemble coconuts and they fawn over the boss like a monkey on a chain.
The Onawa Democrat urges a new public vote on prohibiting liquor traffic if brewing interests refuse to quit politics. It predicts the measure would win by a large majority. The Dubuque Times Journal notes the attorney general’s opinion and warns the governor faces limits on pardons for life convicts.
The Vinton Eagle argues the Republican state convention should promise economy in state affairs and tax reductions alongside its sharp endorsement of the Republican administration. The editorial suggests pledges to readers should be carried out.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that many ambitious men seek the second spot once they believe they are not seriously considered for the first place. It suggests a pattern of competitive politics where confidence in allocation of positions shifts candidate focus.
The Harlan Republican notes a shift in political cartoons as Iowa public debate settles. Cartoons now caricature Democrats rather than the rival faction, signaling an end to the fray.
The Mitchellville Index asserts Republicans are united behind the Chicago ticket chosen in the recent primary. It claims only trouble-makers oppose the party and cause senseless bickering.
A Des Moines capital pamphlet prescribes a harmony pill before every meal and one before bed to treat a Chicago convention grouch. It also suggests taking a dose at night in aggravated cases.
A Man son Democrat denounces Gen. Weaver as a fine man but contends his prohibition stance is misused to align with the Democratic platform.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes that supporters who claim Mr. Bryan has courage in his convictions could not obtain a clear expression from him on the negro question. This hints at unresolved or cautious public stance amid ongoing political debate.
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes Bryan will not become president yet earns money and enjoys the political arena, highlighting his engagement and financial success in the process.
The Marengo Republican argues lines will soon be drawn taut, making it easier to distinguish Democrats from opponents as political divisions sharpen.
Reminiscences section notes an adjourned meeting of the Muscatine city township school district to be held at the courthouse in Muscatine on Saturday July 10 at 7 o clock sharp. J B Dougherty calls for full attendance.
Lieut. Hender and Sergt. Horton report the 50th Iowa recruiting department has filled its companies to date and now seeks to enlist the band. Signers include W. McCullough Jessie Holt Buffalo Harry Lenhart Jamestown E C Hanson Chicago J E Norwood Charles Timm Muscatine Peter Burns What Cheer Henry Ritcher Davenport. Walter Balluf traveled from Davenport to visit friends over Sunday.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues for an end to hostilities and urges a shift toward peaceful dispute resolution. The editorial frames peace as essential for national stability and domestic reconciliation.
The Rockwell City Advocate states that Iowa Democrats will not gain consideration this year. It emphasizes a limited role for the party in the current political landscape.
The Hampton Recorder asserts the primary election system will remain in place despite concerns about its cost, arguing for continuity in the electoral process.
The Storm Lake Pilot Tribune calls for an end to family quarrels and urges harmony within households as a public stance reflected in its editorial stance.
The notice records the July 4 wedding of Lyman Banks and Emma Hershey at the bride’s father J Hershey’s residence with Rev M L Bowman officiating. It also mentions Mark Grayson the pedestrian planning a walk to Omaha with the American flag and delivering Democrat speeches, as noted in telegraph dispatches.
A tale of mining peril and frontier grit by S. R. Crockett, published in 1907, tracing a rugged world of ore, danger, and determined men in search of fortune.
Jacob Romer watches progress at Portogarten as the Rough Isle beacon rises amid flowers. The lighthouse foundations are cut from solid rock with careful dovetailing and concrete. Uncle Barny funds the project but sinking crews demand instant payment or risk riots and police trouble.
Jacob Romer visits the Port site to assist Phil Delmont with the lighthouse and pit project. He presses for shares in exchange for help, promises patience, and hints at taking an interest in Phil’s livelihood and family ties while aging. Phil senses a genuine, if awkward, change in the old man as the Port venture advances.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.