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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal comes 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection is 10 cents. Annual mail rates are 3.00 for the Daily and 1.50 for the Semi-Weekly.
The Journal outlines agencies around the city for reader convenience. It names East Hildurbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and several others including W F Miksch's Grocery on Oregon Street, Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Keckler ville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill J H Fuller Grocery, plus New York and Chicago office representatives and contact details.
Sworn detailed circulation statement shows total copies printed and circulated in June 1908 at 152 070 with a daily average of 5 848. Publisher F D Throop signs and swears to accuracy. Notary F L Bihlmeier verifies the affidavit dated July 1, 1998.
A Denver Democratic convention critique condemns judging fellow citizens and partisanship. The writer laments denouncing opponents as corrupt and warns against demagoguery, urging restraint amid partisan rivalries within the party.
A Pennsylvanian urges personal restraint in political debate noting that zeal for one's beliefs should not justify branding others as slaves. He warns against elevating gold like temptations over truth and stresses civility and honest discussion over partisan zeal.
A 1907 Crockett tale recounts peril and grit in mining life as characters confront danger and hardship under harsh industrial conditions.
Phil and Vida lay out house plans in a sheltered clearing with the sea in view. Their shared moment, tender and innocent, makes them aware of a possible future home as they lean close, hearts stirred by youth and unspoken love.
A tale scene on Rough Island follows Vida and Phil as a kiss changes him into a decisive man. Vida teases, Phil admits love, and they part toward the lighthouse cottage with a mix of humor and quiet longing. He muses that absence makes the heart emptier, while whistling a childlike tune.
Morning at the Cove of Portogarten finds Mistress Mary-Quite-Contrairy and Vida waking to the sea air and desert-scented winds. The sea roars, the Houghs tremble with a pestilent hammering, while Phil Calmont’s work echoes through Portogarten Cove. The car’s noise fades to a quiet awakening.
Horster Kelly of Taiwan Iowa returns home after three weeks with his uncle Fred Kelly. Miss Lily Fohr returns home near Edgington after two weeks helping Mrs Art Roberts. Frank Thomas and daughter Stella visit Isaac Dungan family in Drury. Sarah Hobert returns to Andalusia after visits with Mrs Frank Thomas. Jim Sedam and granddaughter Beulah Rood visit with Mrs Fred Kelly family. Kate Fohr Stella Kate Thomas make Buffalo Prairie calls. Edgington celebration draws many locals and is reported to be a good time. Mrs S Richards returns to Rock Island after visiting here.
A compilation of past items notes baptisms in the Mississippi River, upcoming sermons by Rev Dr Plummer of Alleghany Theological Seminary, and planned church dedications. It also records political notes, deaths, travel, livestock losses, and council actions on street work and weed control, with city recorder Gustav Weis signing off.
At 1 30 this afternoon William M. Roach, a longtime settler and businessman, died from stomach tumor. Dr E K Tyler now lectures in Chicago and will return home next week. Jack Bodkin and his wife left for Maquoketa on a short visit while Mrs F Rosenbaum travels to Rochelle Illinois for a few days.
The July 7 1908 City Council special session presided by Mayor Schmidt discusses a private sewer on Park avenue proposed by Wells and Kile and referral to the sewer committee for a feasible plan. An East Fifth Street grading ordinance is approved on first and second readings and moves to third reading with rules suspended.
Muscatine city council adopts a resolution to construct five foot concrete sidewalks on the south and east sides of West Eighth Street from Pine to Lucas, within thirty days of notice to abutting property owners. The meeting also orders actions on Eleventh Street, Sixth and Spring streets, and Sawyer Walk stakes.
An ordinance fixes Park avenue elevations from Fifth to Monroe streets with specified heights at key intersections. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and outlines required street improvements and sidewalk work along with notice to property owners to build permanent sidewalks within 20 days.
Neva Visilieu and aunt visit in Fredonia with Mary Jones and family. Numerous calls and visits across Letts Muscatine Eldon and Burlington. The Maroons defeat Burlington Travelers in three games. Fredonia beats Indian Creek 13 to 9. Residents attend gatherings, church events, and family arrivals amid a busy holiday period.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Schoemaker hosted a dinner with A J Casson and Mrs Albert Schrader from Chicago and Muscatine residents including Mrs Henry Freers Mrs Will Freers Mrs John Freers Mrs C H Reesink Mrs Ericson Miss Gertrude Reesink Miss Josie Reesink and Miss Harriet Ericson. Te Winkle from Muscatine visited. Iola Seiler helped sew. Anna Dills wedding in Muscatine noted. Cora Fryberger engaged to teach fall term.
White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport on weekdays at 7 a.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m., returning at 7 p.m. The Burlington boat runs weekdays at 8:30 p.m., arriving in Burlington at 9:15 next morning. W. G. Block Co., Agents.
Society cards list regular meeting times for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M second section Washington Chapter No. 4 Br A M stated convocation second Friday monthly. Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday in Stein’s music hall. De Molay Commandery No. 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday.
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