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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
3
Official paper of county boasting circulation greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily. Identified as a member of the Associated Press or related news network.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening with Sunday excluded. The Weekly Journal is issued Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier. weekly 10 cents per week. Daily by mail one year 5.00. weekly one year 4.00.
The Journal announces city agencies for reader convenience including East Hick durbut Grocery on East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Urague Street W C a Buscas Lrug Store Hershey Avenue Keckilerville Chayka Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery AC Preschilatives and New York Chicago office contacts. Offices list telephone and building details for notices and administration.
Sworn declaration by publisher F. Throop detailing printed and circulated copies for June 1908. Notary F. L. Bihlmeier attests to sworn oath on July 1, 1998, with official seal. Average circulation reported as 5,848 copies.
An editorial argues the nation faces a unique election focusing on leaders Taft and Bryan rather than policies. It asserts both candidates are worthy yet questions Bryan’s competence for the presidency and criticizes free silver as a harmful policy while acknowledging other Bryan policies.
A noted essay questions when a person is truly down and out, arguing that adversity does not define a man. The piece asserts that decline or misfortune only proves final if the individual ceases to care to rise again. It contrasts scenarios of punishment and public scorn with those who keep striving.
The piece lauds Mr Bryan as a brilliant thinker and potential leader ahead of his times yet asserts his inability to separate chaff from wheat. It portrays him as an ideal leader for a forlorn hope, offering advanced ideas that would force progress while warning that his unsound sentimentality could harm the body politic. It concludes that as president he would be merely incompetent and a danger to the public weal.
Cedar Rapids Republican contrasts last fall's panic with earlier panics, citing corn at 80 cents and hogs near seven cents instead of the 15-year-old lows. Keokuk Gate City rebuts Betsy Ross imaginary plots by pointing to a living Betsy Ross granddaughter in Lee County.
The Independence League plans to propose Mayor McCaskrin of Rock Island as Illinois governor. The report describes his past actions against streetcar tracks and telegraph poles and his defense of democracy against corporate forces.
The Den ver convention was dominated and manipulated by a single individual, making the question Shall the People Rule? timely in the Com moner. The editorial argues for broader, more democratic participation in party processes.
A note in the Waterloo Times-Tribune reflects on President Roosevelt's political stamina and the new precedent for presidential campaigning. The piece contrasts public bravado with congressional caution, suggesting the era’s rhetoric reshapes electoral strategy.
The town notes Hobson’s stance on wartime doctrine toward Japan stirs public unease. Citizens question the method and pace of escalating tension, while editors weigh the political implications of his chosen path.
A 1907 tale by S R Crockett titled The Iron Lord explores mine life, labor struggles, and danger in rugged terrain as workers seek fortune and safety amid harsh conditions.
Grindling writes to his patron from an illness claiming a temporary fever dream and promising to bring money and papers to the Bank the next day. He also asks for patrons Rivers and the intended drive to his house if needed and notes success in assignments.
In a tense scene, Walter Grindling confronts Jacob Romer as Gregson’s boy reveals a stolen birth certificate for Vida Romer. The document, alleged to prove a crime by James Kahn and Casimir, drops Romer to the ground as the meaning sinks in. The bank, the safe, and a letter exchange link a wider plot.
A historical column notes Flanner, former host of the American hotel in Davenport, arrested years ago. a James hotel guest also detained. A beef ox escaped slaughter then died after tethering behind a wagon. Railroad iron for the Davenport to Oskaloosa line arrives. A Cedar River area resident succumbs to coup de soleil. Foster daughter dislocates elbow after a stile fall.
A note marks that thirty years ago today, July 21, fell on a Sunday, reflecting a calendar remembrance.
The United Brethren church ladies plan a big festival tomorrow evening at Tremont hall. Mineral water from the Schmidt building is praised as excellent, tied to an old mineral spring vein said to date back about twenty five years. Greenberry Matthews, a well known local figure, is noted in association with the item.
At the late Charles Bowman funeral set for 2 p m tomorrow at the German Evangelical church pallbearers will be Paul Steinmetz J B Rietz W C Richards Wolf Kaufman and John W Hahn Jr Rev W G Wilson to conduct services at East Hill tomorrow Mrs Mahin to speak at Musserville church tomorrow evening sharing observations from a month in New York and recent general conference sessions.
Ten years ago John Vetter was surprised at his home on West Biehth street. Mrs. C A Mull and W D Ament left for Burlington to visit before Pekin Illinois where the latter will join her husband’s circus.
Phil fears news is grave for Mr Romer as Vida and helpers scramble with signals and supplies. Gregson Junior volunteers to fetch the doctor while the carriage awaits a time for the sick man’s return.
The article likens the stomach to a churn and claims foul digestion taints blood and health. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for biliousness dyspepsia and related symptoms, inviting readers to request a free booklet with medical authorities and ingredients.
Phil takes command after a grave incident directing Grindling to fetch his father. He organizes a double shift of pit men and a portable stretcher to move the injured while Vida quietly accepts the news and prepares a room for him at Rough Island Cove.
A Chicago laboratory breakthrough named Kodol combines digestion elements to digest all foods. It promises relief for indigestion by allowing sufferers to eat without fearing food types, reflecting long research by E C DeWitt & Co. and the broader push of American medical science.
Round trip tickets to over a hundred resorts in Canada and New England will be on sale on various dates after June 1 1908 with one way fares slightly lower. For dates sale limits stopovers and literature write Geb W Vanzk Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
Col. Guffy and Pat McCarren express relief as Mr. Bryan announces a $10,000 maximum on campaign contributions in a Des Moines Capital report.
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