Graham’s Drug Store and United States Express Office History
A Muscatine historical overview highlights Graham’s Drug Store founded 1854 by Graham brothers, later run by Dr. I. L. Graham and son E. L. Graham, with emphasis on pure medicines and garden seeds. It also details United States Express Co. operations in Muscatine, noting staff like G. R. Clark and J. M. Butler and the office at 208 Iowa avenue with rapid train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Graham
E. L. Graham
Quick
United States Express Co
G. R. Clark
U. S. Express Co
Newton
Marshalltown
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Clark
J. M. Butler
American Express Co
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Avenue
Dentist J S Kulp of Muscatine Honored for Service
This 1864 profile notes J S Kulp D D S of Muscatine with his brother W O Kulp forming a practice in 1864 and remaining there while W O moved to Davenport in 1872. It details his roles in the state university dental department, board of dental examiners service, and long term involvement with the Iowa dental community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Kulp
Muscatine
W. O. Kulp
Davenport
Kulp
State Board of Dental Examiners
Boies
Drake
State Dental Association
State University At
Iowa City
Early History of U S Express Co in Iowa Timeline
Story covers the origins of United States Express Co in Iowa from 1855 to 1890. Key figures include W H Quick who rose from messenger to division and Western division chief, with offices in Muscatine, Iowa City, Des Moines, and Chicago. The article traces lines via steamboat and stage, mergers with American Express, and western expansion under Parker and subsequent leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkers’ Express
Parker
United States Express
W. H. Quick
Iowa City
I.a
J. Shepard
Iowa and Nebraska
United States Express Co
Quick
Marengo
Brooklyn
Grinnell
Mr. Quick
Des Moines
Chicago
Illinois
Muscatine elder recalls early days and Scotland home
An elderly Muscatine resident born in Scotland, Alex Jackson of 419 W. Second St., reflects on his life, the hilltop residence built in 1813, and Muscatine’s growth. He recalls John Mahin, Sen. Allison, and early houses, noting his 50 years with the Journal and a land purchase of $100 now worth about 3090.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Jackson
W. Second Street
Journal
Scotland
Jackson
John Greenleaf Whittier
Muscatine
Mississippi
S. B. Cook
John Mahin
Mahin
Sen
Allison
John
Stephen Whicher
Cincinnati
H. W. Lewis
Early Muscatine Money Order Pioneer Purchases First Emission
Joseph Bennett, an early local businessman, in robust health at age five years, bought the first money order issued in Muscatine when the system began forty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bennett
Muscatine
FATHER OF 4 as MR. MAHIN reminisces and praises Muskatine Journal
Albina Brockway Letts of Letts Iowa writes to John Mahin praising the Muscatine Journal. She recalls her family's early subscription since 1842 and shares memories of editors and the paper's role in pioneer life. She notes the Journal’s stance on temperance, law, and reconstruction and asserts fifty years of loyal readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Iowa
John Mahin
Muscatine Journal
James M. Brockway
Muscatine County
Muscatine
E. F. Brockway
Muscatine County Agricultural Society
Mahin
Louisa Courty
Albina Brockway Letts
Longtime Muscatine Couple Praises John Mahin and the Journal
Mr and Mrs William Drury who have lived in the city since 1836 celebrate their long acquaintance with John Mahin and the Journal. They recall his principled fight against whisky, his early articles about a preacher, and his life of integrity built over more than five decades of reading the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Drury
Muscatine
Rochester
John
Wm. Drury
Father Laurent Looks Back on Muscatine Roots and Mahin
Father Laurent longtime St. Matthias pastor recalls Muscatine beginnings in 1859 and his 51 years in the city. He praises Mahin, editor of a local paper, for loyalty to his journal and community, and offers warm wishes for continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Father Laurent
St. Matthias Church
Iest
Mahin
Parich
Mr. Mahin
James Mahin
James Mabhin
France
Old Muscatine Resident Remembers City and Journal
B F Mull, long time Muscatine resident since 1853, recalls railroad reach to Geneseo, rough stagecoaches, and river journeys. He notes acquaintance with Mahin, past furniture trade, and long support for the Journal as a good paper reflecting the city’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mull
East Hill
Muscatine
Ohio
Rock Island
Geneseo
Mahin
Mull
Positive Stand for Right Noted by Wilton Subscriber
A Wilton Junction reader writes that the Journal has always been dependable since 1863, praising its positive stance on religious moral and political questions and expressing ongoing loyalty as a farm and town subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Junction
John Mahin
Wilton
Old Foreman Recalls Muscatine Journal Pioneering Days
Joseph Biles, now a brick mason, reflects on his years as Journal foreman of the mechanical department. He recalls 1870s steam powered printing, a flood that halted production, and the move to Washington Democrat days after leaving the Journal. Biles remembers Mark Twain’s time with the Journal and notes editor Mahin’s firm stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Biles
Muscatine
Kentucky
John Mahin
Journal
Hinkle and Flannery
West Second Street
Masonic
M. Benham
Mr. Biles
Taylor
Clark
Sycamore Street
Washington Democrat
Biles
Riverside
Washington
Des Moines
Brick Mason
Mahin
Barnstorming Reader Letters From North Yakima
Reader 81-year-old John Mahin writes from North Yakima July 8 noting 30 years with the Journal and long-time ties to Muscatine since 1843. He recalls starting his business life there and expresses continued interest in the city and its newspaper.
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North Yakima
Washington
John Mahin
Muscatine
William Horseley
Loyal Subscriber Letter to Mahin From 1859
J A Bishop recalls arriving in Muscatine with his family in September 1859 and subscribing to the Journal the next day, praising editor John Mahin as a warm friend and admirer to this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mahin
Muscatine
Journal
Mahin
J. A. Bishop
Old Muscatine Timers Named In Jubilee Edition
Reece H. Hoopes who came to Muscatine in 1845 and Frank Marmon who arrived in 1849 are among the early settlers noted as living here yet not interviewed for the jubilee Journal edition.
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Reece H. Hoopes
Muscatine
Frank Marmon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graham’s Drug Store
Graham Brothers
Dr. I. L
James E. Graham
Connecticut
Second Street
Second and
Cedar Streets
I. L. Graham
Graham
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
U.S. Express Co
United States
J. R. Letts
P.S
FATIH
A Laurent
Old Foreman
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