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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal asserts circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Subscriptions listed include Daily Journal delivered every evening except Sunday, Semi Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights, with prices: daily by carrier 10 cents per week, one year 3.00. semi weekly 1.50 per year.
The Journal lists agency locations for reader convenience including East Hill durbut Grocery on East 2nd street and Oregon street W F Miksch's grocery Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fulier Grocery with New York Chicago offices in charge and telephones for business and editorial offices.
Sworn circulation report for the Muscatine Journal shows total copies printed and distributed in June 1903. Publisher F Throop signs the statement with notarization by F L Bihlmeier on July 1, 1998.
John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential candidate, urged voters to study issues patriotically and cast their ballots for the right as God shows it. He warned that evils arise from the people and urged citizen action to restore government by the people. Think it over tomorrow.
A fragment notes the Iowa Democrats recently shedding self assurance about their chances this fall. It reflects on a long pattern of overconfidence in campaigns without detailing specific events or outcomes.
The Waterloo convention showcases Gov. Cummins urging Republican loyalty and enthusiasm for Taft while dismissing Democratic hopes. He asserts party unity, pledges full support of the Iowa GOP, and condemns socialist appeals to leisure and idleness.
A desk inscription declares the lazy man is of no use and takes up space. The note argues there is no value in laziness and questions any benefit in allowing laziness to persist.
Not enough readable material to determine a clear notable event or summary.
Walter Grindling presses warrants to probe Mr Kahn and Mr Casimir after a tense visit to Gorm Castle. A servant confirms Casimir’s feared temper and open safes, while Grindling heads toward Portogarten to pursue mining ties linked to Romer and Incubus operations.
Recap of past decades with notes on 50 40 30 and 20 year milestones. Includes Hyte prize at Grinnell Iowa college commencement Horace R Robbins Lisle Butler comments Turn Verein officers Muscatine Illinois area milestones and local anecdotes about mineral water well diggings and other community happenings.
Ainsworth Iowa July 18. Local residents and visitors arrive from Chicago Cedar Rapids Washington Eldon and other nearby towns for short stays and family visits. Families include Wickham Witte Strain Acheson Peterson Hites McGill Turbot and Harding relatives.
Foley’s Orino Laxative is advertised as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation. The product is described as the best laxative with a money back guarantee offered by A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
A body of an unidentified man was discovered in driftwood about twenty miles above Muscatine Tuesday evening. The Muscatine Old Settlers plan their next meeting for August 30, with the venue to be decided between the fair grounds or Park Place.
Mulford Congregational Church notes Bible school at 9 a.m. with Samuel Warns Saul and the People. No morning chapel service due to sickness. united with First church where the pastor will preach on Earthen Vessels. Evening topics Total Abstinence and A Young Man of Influence with leaders and services listed. Weekly choir practice and prayer meeting invite all to attend this cool town church.
J C H Light pastor. Sunday school 9 45. Men's Bible class 9 45. Morning service 11 60 with sermon by Rev Roper. Evening service 7 30 stereopticon lecture by Rev Roper on The Life of Christ. Young People's meeting 6 39. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Teachers' meeting Thursday evening following prayer meeting.
The Ladies Aid society of the Fairfield Lutheran church schedules a Friday meeting at 2 p m. The gathering aims to organize activities and discuss church affairs in the community.
Fairport Lutheran Church schedules Sunday school at 2 30 p m with George Feustel as superintendent. The 3 30 p m sermon will be delivered by Rev W Luther Bright the church pastor.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming it treats feminine disorders, strengthens the system, aids nursing mothers, and prepares for childbirth. It cites medical authorities and offers a free booklet from Doctor Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Pastor C A Dettmers leads Sunday school at 9 15 a m and morning service at 10 30 a m The fifth union meeting of German churches at 7 30 p m features Rev Dettmers preaching Our Heavenly Home Prelude Miss Bertha Hocke Hymn Psalm 130 8 38 and Song 164 Prayer Rev Baumgarten Scripture Hebrews 4 1 11 Ladies trio Sermon Our Heavenly Home Rev Dettmers Quartett Prayer Rev Jans Song 54 and benediction.
Judson Kempton, pastor, outlines a Sunday program with 19 45 a m Sunday school and Men s Baraca class 11 55 morning worship 3 00 junior society 6 45 B Y P A at Weed park 7 39 evening service and sermon Open Air Meeting at Weed Park if weather permits another service Sunday night All are invited to attend
The German Baptist Church at Sixth and Walnut Street with minister A L Tilgzner holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 30. An evening union meeting at 7 30 at the German Congregational church features Rev C A Dettmers. The week includes a Wednesday annual picnic at Weed Park and Thursday evening prayer meeting.
Grace Lutheran Church urges parishioners to place offerings toward the church debt at the morning service. A 9 30 a m sermon by Rev W Luther Bright of Fairfield Ia and a 10 45 a m Luther League program follow. no evening sermon. Karl Klink will report on the State Luther League convention at 7 p m.
P Pastor P M Conant leads preaching at 11 a m and 7 39 p m with sermon mornings and evenings. Sunday school starts 10 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Probationers may join at both services. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m. All invited to attend.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Walnut and Sixth Streets holds a 11 a m Sunday service with subject Life and a 9 30 a m Sunday school. A Wednesday testimonies meeting is planned and the reading room at 116 Iowa Avenue is open 2 to 4 p m offering free Christian Science literature.
John C. Willits presides as class meeting meets at 9:00 with Sunday school at 9:30. Public worship at 7:45 PM with 7:45 PM service. Epworth league at 6:45. Members will be received at both morning and evening services. all are invited.
Morning worship at 11 o'clock with Rev J. W. en preaching. No evening service. Sunday school at 9 24 a m. Y P S C E meeting at 6 30 p m with singing at 7 45 led by J G Mitchell.
Salvation Army to conduct services at 19 a.m. in the county jail and 8 a.m. in the hall at Second and Sycamore streets with Ensign and Mrs. Jensen in charge of the Sunday school and service.
Sunday school at 9 o'clock in the South Muscatine chapel. Preaching service at 7:30 PM. Congregation to join in the union service of the German Congregational church in the evening.
Park Avenue Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a preaching service at 11 a.m. The service offers an opportunity to unite with the church. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at an unspecified time.
West Hill Chapel announces H. D. Horst leading Sunday school on September Sunday at 2 p m. The note flags the service time and presenter for local church activity.
Eld G R Hawkins is reported to sneak at the Gospel Tent in Kecklerville corner location.
We do good plumbing from the ground up and our sewer connections are as reliable as our visible work. If you have trouble with plumbing, we can tell if the sewer connections are not right.
A brief notice references a discussion at 9th and Lombard street on Sunday evening July 19 regarding the Sabbath and the first day of the week in the New Testament. The topic centers on biblical interpretations and religious observance.
The church will hold Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Morning Prayer with a sermon later in the day. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m followed by Evening Prayer at 7 30 p m.
Take warning in this vintage ad urging quick relief from stomach liver and kidney troubles with Electric Bitters. The Ha vercamp prescription drug store promotes the product at 50 cents.
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