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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
3
Publisher F D Throop and editor L P Loomis announce The Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal with AP and Lee Syndicate affiliation. Daily delivery seven evenings, except Sunday, carrier 10 cents weekly, $3.00 yearly by mail. Semi Weekly $2.50 yearly.
The Journal publishes a directory of city service agencies including East Hildumbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatine W. FE. Miksch's Grocery on Oregon Street Chayka's Grocery in Keckierville J. H. Fuller Grocery in West Hill and W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue. Offices listed in New York and Chicago with managers in charge and telephone numbers for business and editorial operations.
Sworn circulation statement shows daily and Sunday totals for June 1908. Figures list daily circulation counts with entries such as 5,980 and 5,885 and Sunday totals around 5,830 to 5,890, indicating sustained print reach during the month.
Publisher F D Throop sworn in July 1908 to a notary, certifying the June print run for Muscatine Journal in Muscatine County Iowa. The document records the number of copies printed and paid for during that month.
The slate lists H. L. Bosquet of Marion County for Clerk of Supreme Court to fill a vacancy, Nathaniel S. Ketchum of Marshall County for Railroad Commissioner, and A. C. Shiflet for County Treasurer.
A Chicago woman of mixed race killed herself after years of living as white to fit others expectations. Her story ends with the revelation of her secret, the broken engagement, and the impact on her mother and lover. The piece argues against denying innate identity and reflects on fate versus choice.
The passage argues that those who defy nature and Providence invite ruin and imprisonment. It contends that remedies lie in education and environment but warns rebellious minds cannot alter genuine misfortune without greater mind over matter.
The Decorah Republican argues that William J. Bryan crafted the Denver platform by studying the topics and trimming them to fit a wide audience. It states Bryan remains the platform, molding himself to suit the largest body of thinkers in the nation. Roosevelt and Bryan are highlighted as pivotal figures.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes the state will approve measures targeting those enforcing the mulci law in cities where it is evaded. It warns liquor interests that legislation could be worse than the current mockery under which they operate.
The Des Moines Capital notes Congressman Hobson seems unmoved by press abuse as he aims to convert criticism into American chautauqua platform dollars.
Web ster City Freeman-Tribune warns voters may skim long party platforms while Cedar Rapids Republican urges liquor laws as a motto for liquor interests. Fort Dodge Post notes Gompers backs Democrats but questions support. Clarks ville Star calls primary harsh, Waterloo Courier mocks Hobson, Arlington News ponders Hull Prouty fight.
A 1907 copyrighted work by R Crockett titled The Iron Lord appears in this source segment. No plot details are provided.
Walter Grindling rides through moorland toward the Gorm Castle turn-out and Carron main lode discovery. He asks for Mr Romer as the coachman, and a sense of coastal atmosphere signals change near the sea. The scene blends mining detail with Hellenic-tinged setting.
Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago leads the prohibition party Illinois primary for president with the party’s vice presidential nominee Rev. Aaron S. Watkins of Ada Ohio. Chafin, Edison Park attorney, previously sought the superior court judgeship while his running mate previously campaigned for governor three years ago.
Grindling bursts in to warn Mr. Romer of a robbery by Kahn and allies while Romer surveys the scene with wary calm. The old master probes Grindling about payment and the tension rises as trust frays and money matters loom.
Notice of a Grant and Colfax club meeting at Cloud and Broomhall offices on the 22nd inst. All interested in republican welfare are asked to attend. William B. Keller president and W. M. Kennedy secretary. A Republican mayor of Moscow is noted as mayor-elect David H. Reece.
Twenty years ago Miss Kate Dillon and Miss Lizzie Fahey visited with Miss Margaret Twomey in Muscatine. Miss Batterson and Miss Kessenger visited with Miss Mayme Bacon last Friday. Co. W Norton, Wilton cattle man, sailed from New York for England and Scotland to procure foreign bred stock for return after months away.
Thirty years ago the Greenbackers convened a judicial meeting at DeWitt Iowa on August 6. D C Cloud announces his bid for nomination by publishing his views on the financial question which are substantially in line with the party platform.
Grindling accuses Romer of fraud while detailing Kahn’s hurried dealings and the loss of founder shares. Romer, calm but shaken, searches for a bank messenger letter that accounts for Kahn’s failure to attend and the trust eroded within Incubus & Co. The scene closes with a promise of continuation.
Ten years ago Bert Hill now with Company C sent his mother Mrs. Francis Hill souvenirs from Jacksonville. Martin Clapp of Kansas visited briefly, en route to Iowa City, staying with his aunt Mrs. P. M. Musser. Harry G. Scholton departed for Colorado to enter the Childs-Drexel Printers home to regain strength.
In a light domestic vignette Tommy weighs family plans as his maiden aunt’s meddling prompts punishment. He asks if his sister Gladys will be an aunt when he is grown, and his father confirms she may marry and have a home of her own, sparking humor about aunts in the house.
Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M on the first Tuesday evening. Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M on the second Friday. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters on the third Thursday. De Molay Commandery No. 1 K T on the third Wednesday. E P Ingham G D Lezotte and S L Johnson noted as officers and secretaries.
M B A Bend City Lodge No 143 meets on the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Members in good standing are invited. Dr E H King is president and Chas Ryan is secretary.
Shelby Norman Post No. 231 announces meetings on the first and third Tuesdays monthly at the G A R hall on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt sign.
Court of Honor No 677 meets Mondays in Woodman hall. Muscatine Aerie No 815 meets Tuesdays at 8 pm in Eagle Lodge hall. Muscatine Lodge No 304 Elks meets Mondays at 8 pm at Elks Hall 122 Iowa Avenue. Visiting members welcome.
Verse lines describe unity and mutual care as arms unfold and hearts join. It credits Martha McCulloch-Williams in August Ainslee's magazine, noting a seasonal contrast and steadfast partnership in facing life together.
The Muscatine Castle lodge holds sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays at Woodmen Hall. Visiting members in good standing are cordially invited to attend. Lima Scott acts as Secretary and Alexander W. Scott as Protector.
A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge No. 10 meets every Thursday evening at K. P. hall on Iowa avenue. Brethren in good standing are invited to attend. Fred Beitel M. W. H. 8S. Howe Recorder E. H. Dolsen Financier.
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