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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
3
New York Office at 45 W 34th St, Mono lith Bidg with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building, Payne and Young in charge. Telephones listed for Business and Editorial offices. Mississippi Valley line shown with Bell connections.
The Muscatine Journal reports its June 1908 circulation with daily totals and a monthly average of 5 848 copies. Publisher F I Throop signs the sworn statement with Notary F L Bihlmeier noting the date and county.
Judge Kohlsaar declares railroads may not exchange transportation for newspaper or magazine advertising. The decision is appealable and awaits supreme court guidance. The piece argues the ruling strengthens newspaper business by ending barter and notes past barter led to editorial influence and devalued news content.
The piece argues publishers now value space and avoid free or exchanged ad time. It notes a shift from old incentives toward a modern, businesslike approach, suggesting a reversal by Judge Kohlsaar would be brief and lapse into outdated practices.
A lively Fairview gathering the day after Mr. Bryan’s Denver nomination told jokes centered on the campaign. A Kansas City man joked he would vote for Taft this year because he can vote for Bryan any time. Bryan joined in with self-deprecating humor.
Chairman Bell in a keynote cited Taft as a Colossus of Rhodes with one foot on the Chicago platform adopted and the other on the La Follette platform rejected. Taft has secured firm lodgment for a toe on the publicity issue, at least.
Reporters indicate Bryan is away handling personal business while the convention convenes in Denver. The note suggests his absence was the reason for the gathering.
An Iowa paper cautions readers to wait before reading into political hints, suggesting precaution until after the Chautauqua season ends. The remark reflects a seasonally cautious editorial stance and a preference for timing in political judgments.
A reported incident yesterday slowed the airship of the famed aviator ZepFigure. Critics question how someone with a flamboyant name could consistently fly safely.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette urges restraint in politics suggesting long campaigns hinder business and public life. It recommends focusing on summer vacations, aiding local commerce, supporting hometowns and teams, and enjoying favorable weather instead of starting a drawn out campaign now.
The Burling ton Hawkeye contrasts Bryan and Taft noting Bryan is likable but lacks countrywide confidence. The piece argues the country favors Taft’s record over Bryan’s alfalfa oratory and promises that conflict with the Democratic Party’s past.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune argues parties must not ignore unorganized labor. It notes more workers are outside unions than inside and will vote with equal weight and importance.
The Mt. Ayr Record-News urges large minds and patriotic principles to lead the country. It argues against the influence of narrow men and continued appeals to passions and prejudices, calling for reason and common sense as final arbiters.
The Mason City Globe Gazette criticizes anyone who halts a clock to rush a presidential nomination on Thursday, arguing such acts show low regard for American intelligence and judgment.
The paper suggests the Democratic nominee for president is unlikely to devote significant time to persuading voters in Pennsylvania. The columnist questions the campaign's prioritization and impact on the state’s electorate.
Two local businessmen returned from a north fishing trip with 175 speckled trout. William H Fullerton and E W Terry brag of their haul as other town items note Vanderer speaking, a Wilton stop, a New Orleans circus in Muscatine, a tri weekly steamer Keokuk service, a Davenport marriage, and a masked intruder seeing revolver glare from Marx Block.
A young man named Thornton collapsed at work on the Bartlett farm and remained unconscious. Dan Gatton recovered a ten dollar default judgment against a dog owner this morning. An obituary notes the death of the Democratic club due to an overdose of Finnegan P. Blair.
Thirty years ago the young lady connected with the city’s social circle married, drawing attention from many friends in this city who remain interested in her story and the anniversary.
A 1907 Crockett tale titled The Iron Lord appears, describing mining life through rugged characters and harsh labor in a vivid historical setting. The work presents themes of toil, ingenuity, and frontier enterprise.
Vic Morris reads Janet Fowler's letters from the mine and notes her wit about the Calments. Janet mocks church history and hunger as penalties, while Vic frets over the fledgling romance and end of Janet's latest missive. He regrets the ending he awaits.
Advertisement claims the Golden Medical Discovery and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets treat a range of ailments from weak energy to digestive issues. It lists roots such as Golden Seal and Bloodroot and cites medical authorities while promising a non alcoholic formula and free expert endorsements with a contact card in Buffalo, New York.
Mr and Mrs Miller Riggs visited Davenport yesterday and attended the wedding of H S Kneedler of the Cedar Rapids Gazette to Miss Casebeer daughter of Rev Casebeer formerly of Muscatine. The couple arrived to visit relatives and friends in the city. Mr and Mrs F W Weyerhauser of Rock Island visited Peter Musser last evening.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Thomas P Black formerly of Wilton now in Don City Crawford county IA are guests of J D Walker on Fast Fifth street J J Engel returns from Louisville KY where he attended the National Clerks association annual convention as representative of the Muscatine union Collector Kemble orders arrest of L W Sim Adams Express agent at Ottumwa for refusing to forward a package until sender pays internal revenue Carroll Wright Rock Island general attorney was in the iron business today.
Excerpt shows a narrator discussing daily tasks, quarrels with a father haunted by doubts, and a personal letter mentioning a minister’s daughter, missing tea-set pieces, and plans for a future, ending with To Be Continued.
L M Ruggles of Reasner Iowa reports doctors said consumption and recovery came after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He says it stopped hemorrhages and lung pain and left his lungs sound. A W Morgan, Druggist.
Grandview Iowa July 16 residents and visitors are listed with travels, calls, and relocations. Miss Allie Berk rode the 3:00 train to Wapello, while W H Krahl of Letts attended to business. Several families such as the Leiberknechts and Werners moved homes or returned from travels in Colorado Springs Idaho and Chicago.
Local residents attend visits and gatherings across Muscatine and surrounding areas. Several families travel to Washington Letts Fruitland and Ottumwa while Mrs. Elizabeth Benson recovers from a fall and William Chester Day dies at age eighteen after a brief illness. services were held at Pleasant Grove Bethel with interment at Indian Creek cemetery.
Written proposals will be received until noon August 3 1908 by the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors for furnishing coal for heating about 250 tons. Bids must state coal kinds grades and price per ton F O B cars at Muscatine Iowa All coal weighed over city scales Bids to A S Lawrence County Auditor Muscatine County.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors to furnish all labor and material for steel work and cells in the new jail building. Plans by Joseph E. Mills may be viewed in the county auditor's office. Bids require a 1 the percent certified check and must be sealed and delivered by August 3, 1908. The board may reject any bid.
White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport daily at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m., return by 7 p.m. A boat to Burlington leaves weekdays at 8:30 p.m., arriving there at 9:15 a.m. the next morning. Ww. G. Block Co. Agents.
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