First Paper Ever Read Praises Hon. Mahin and Journal
A lifelong Muscatine reader from West Union expresses gratitude to Hon. John Mahin and the Muscatine Journal. He recounts arriving in Muscatine in 1859, subscribing for 30 years, and sending a second copy to his sister in Oregon. He lauds the editor’s record defending justice and temperance and wishes Mahin many years of continued leadership and loyal friends.
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West Union
Iowa
John Mahin
Muscatine
P. C. Hetzler
Salem
Oregon
Mahin
Journal Printing Co
A. S. Funk
Form er Carrier Honors Editor Mahin in Letter
Frank M. Welch writes in Hearst's Chicago American praising John Mahin for fifty years as editor of the Journal. Welch recalls learning the trade under Mahin and describes his prudent leadership and role in guiding the Republican Party as the crowd gathers for Mahin's long career.
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John Mahin
John Joice
Mr. Mahin
Clement J. Welch
Republican Party
Old Journal
Mahin
Frank M. Welch
Hearst
Chicago American
Constant Reader Letters Loyal to Journal for 33 Years
Adam Rowe of South English Iowa writes to John Mahin stating he has been a regular Journal subscriber for 33 years with only a few missed copies. He notes family ties to Muscatine through his wife and affirms continued readership.
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Adam Rowe
South English
John Mahin
Muscatine
Subscriber Nearly Half a Century Reacts to Journal
A Muscatine Journal reader recalls subscribing since September 1854 with only a few months off. He notes daily pleasure in awaiting the carrier and reading the paper, sharing memories of past dinners with Mr Mahin present.
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W. H. Simpson
Mahin
John Mahin
Muscatine Journal
Iowa
Dinner with John Mahin Recalls House Dinner
A Muscatine Iowa resident writes about a dinner with John Mahin, praising the cook and the man of the house who prepared and served the meal with good intentions. The writer signs W H Simpson from R R 3 Muscatine Iowa.
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John Mahin
W. H. Simpson
R. R
Muscatine
Iowa
Thirty Year Subscriber Compliments Journal Editor
Carroll Iowa June 28 letter from John Mahin praising the Muscatine Journal for 30 years of subscription. He notes the paper’s value to his home and expresses best wishes.
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Carroll
John Mahin
Muscatine Journal
Subscriber Letter Praises County Paper Since 1859
Mrs. N Tobin writes from Atalissa Iowa praising the Journal edited by Mr John Mahin for its quality and longevity. She notes Mr Tobin subscribed in June 1859 and the family has prized the paper, sharing copies with friends in other states.
Union County Reader Praised Editor and Paper
In Kent Iowa on July 2 Daniel Shannon writes from Union county praising the Journal and editor John Mahin. He recalls moving from Muscatine County in 1865 and cherishes the paper as a faithful visitor in their home. He wishes the Journal and editor many happy anniversaries.
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Kent
Iowa
John Mahin
Journal
Muscatine County
Union County
Daniel Shannon
Admires Journal Principles in Iowa Letter
Letts Iowa July 2 Hon John Mahin letter writer praises the Journal’s editorial career noting fifty years since 1854 and expresses long readership with affectionate regard detailing the start of the association in 1854.
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George W. Gipple
Letts
Iowa
John Mahin
Editor’s Letter on Journal Subscriptions and Temperance
A speaker recalls a camp meeting at Grandview where the father subscribed to the Muscatine Journal, noting lifelong readership and influence on moral and temperance principles. The writer affirms steady support for the Republican platform since John C. Fremont and hopes the editor remains at the Muscatine Journal for many years.
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Grandview
Republican Party
John C. Freemont
Muscatine Journal
Mahin Letter Opens Muskine Subscriptions Question
A brief Muscatine item notes Mr. John Mahin awaits a response to a request about subscribing since 1849 for the Muscatine paper. The fragment hints at a local communication dated July 1 and references Cyrus Townsley and Muscatine, Iowa.
Local Subscriber Remembers Long-Running Paper Loyalty
A letter from Cyrus Townsley recalls subscribing since 1849 and continuing for decades, noting he began reading the paper the year after he arrived in Iowa and has remained a faithful reader since.
Paper From Childhood Days Remains In Family Home
John Mahin is reminded by John Nicola of the Samuel Nichols Journal long being a household fixture in Nichols Iowa. Nicola recalls moving in 1870 and notes the paper followed the family through name changes and generations, framing its place in the household.
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John Nicola
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