Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal Subscriber Notice
The Daily Journal is published every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal issues 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivered by carrier in city. weekly 10 cents. Annual mail rates: daily 3.00, demi weekly 1.50. Agencies listed in East Hil durbut, South Muscatine, Oregon, Hershey, Keckierville, West Hill. New York and Chicago offices noted with contacts. Telephones listed for business and editorial offices.
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Daily Journal
Ihe
Journal
East Hil Durbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
la Coste & Maxwell
Chicago
Marquette Building
Payne & Young
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal June 1908
Sworn statement by publisher F D Throop listing monthly circulation totals for June 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeier attested on July 1, 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa. Total reported copies 49,000.
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Muscatine Journal
Ss. Dees
Sun. T
F. D. Throop
The
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
Statewide electoral ticket list for Iowa positions
The ticket names James S. Sherman for Vice President and William B. Allison for U S Senator. Presidential Electors at Large include Thomas T. Anderson and John T. Anundson. State offices shown include Governor B F Carroll Lieutenant Governor Geo W Clarke Secretary W C Hayward Auditor John L Bleakly Clerk H L Bosquet and Railroad Commissioner Nathaniel S Ketchum.
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Thomas T. Anderson
Warren County
John T. Anundson
Cerro Cordo County
Supreme Court
H. L. Bosquet
Marion County
Nathaniel S. Ketchum
Marshall County
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
Publication note indicating copyrighted 1907 work by S R Crockett titled The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines. Copyright notice appears with all rights reserved.
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R. Crockett
S R. Crockett
Chase to Dalmellington Deepens on North Galloway Road
Inspector Henderson and his team pursue Casimir and Kahn after a bank letter leads them toward Dalmellington. Phil suggests the fugitives likely escaped by a tugboat to the Continent, and a Mercedes and a smaller car bear tire marks as they vanish onto lonely moorland roads.
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Casimir
Waller Grindling
Kaan
Kahn Aad
Phil
Grindling
Kahn
Nein & Co
Dalmellington
Fox
Galloway
Ireland
London
Incubus & Co
Port Mary
Cumberland
Balcary
Palnackie
The
Nith
Mr. Grindling
Kiel
Frost
Inverness
Inspector Henderson
Ayr
Sir Hubert Stanley
Moorside
James Kahn
Cling to youth and stay in the game says Dowling
Rev. George Thomas Dowling sent birthday verses to oil magnate John D. Rockefeller praising staying young and active. He urges Leasure without laziness, enjoying poets joys, and notes modern tilt toward extended youth and vitality as evidence that Dr. Osler is crazy.
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Garner
Dr. Osler
George Thomas Dowling
St. James Episcopalian Church
Brooklyn
Mr. Dowling
Mr. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Oil King
Rockefeller
Omar
New Life Pills Advertisement From Haver Camp Drug Store
Catchy ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills for bilious headaches and digestive comfort. Claims quick liver and bowels relief and lists price at 25 cents from Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
Tin and aluminum futures and the hunt for new supplies
The article surveys tin sources and the risk of depletion, noting main deposits in Wales and the East Indies and US finds in Alaska and the Black Hills. It contrasts tin price volatility with the potential of aluminum from clay and the promise of solar-powered aluminum production.
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Wales
East Indies
Geological Survey
United States
Alaska
Black Hills
Dakota
Funeral for Samuel Coleman Draws Large Local Turnout
Reminiscences recall the late Samuel Coleman of Burris with a large cortege. Free Mason members from Grandview and local lodge members attended the service. The piece also notes ferry improvements, circus delays, and a military prize drill challenge in Des Moines with three payouts.
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Samuel Coleman
Burris
Grandview
Fisher
Spaulding and
Rogers’ Circus
Muscatine
Cedar River
J. G. Evans
Temperance Reform Club
Pine Bluff
Muscatine Military Company
Company A
Des Moines
St Paul Trip Entices Durfee Richie Johnson Couples
Four households sail on the steamer Addie Johnston for St Paul yesterday. J B Webb returns from the East after promoting his automatic gate invention with notable success.
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St. Paul
C. S. Durfee
W. S. Richie
F. D. Johnson
Addie Johnston
J. B. Webb
East
Wapsie Index Sold to N W Ball in Major Local Move
Twenty years ago Mr. Maxson sold his entire interest in the Wapsie Index to N W Ball. Dr and Mrs D P Johnson left today for a summer tour on the Atlantic coast. Capt Samuel Van Sant was a guest of P Musser in Muscatine today.
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Maxson
N. W. Ball
D. P. Johnson
Atlantic
Samuel van Sant
P. Musser
Muscatine
Joe Chaplin Recovering After Pistol Shot Incident
Thirty years ago reports state Joe Chaplin is recovering slowly from the effects of a pistol shot, with officials noting improvement over time as treatment continues.
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Joe Chaplin
Local Notables Visit Muscatine and Surroundings
Ten years ago Walter L. Johnson traveled from Wilton to tend button interests in Muscatine. Ottumwa Courier editor A. W. Lee spent Sunday with his parents in Muscatine. Colonel Frank Welch of the Journal staff attended the Sabbath band concert at Nichols with Staff Captain Preston Austin, praising the fair maidens.
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Walter L. Johnson
Wilton
Muscatine
A. W. Lee
Ottumwa
Frank Welch
Journal Staff
Nichols
Land of
Pike
Preston Austin
Masonic and Masonic Society Cards
Mason lodge No 2 regular meeting first Tuesday evening monthly E P Ingham W M S L Johnson secretary Washington Chapter No 4 stated convocation second Friday monthly A E Othmer M E H P S L Johnson Secretary Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly in Stein s music hall G D Lezotte T I M S L Johnson Recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezotte E C W H Graff Recorder
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E. P. Ingham
W. M. S. L. Johnson
Washington
R. A M
A. E. Othmer
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
E. C. W. H. Graff
Fraternal Society Meetings Listed For Local Lodges
The Musquitime Tribe No 95 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in K O T M hall with visiting chiefs invited. Bloomington Council No 175 F A A meets Fridays over H F Rodman’s Grocery at Second and Chestnut streets with in good standing members invited. Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets first and third Fridays in Maccabee Hall with Amelia Miller and Martha Becke listed as officials.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A A
H. F. Rodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. T. Howard
E. P. Day
Pocahontas
Romona Council No. 52
Maccabee Hall
Amelia Miller
Martha Becke
Bankers Reserve
Eac
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
C. H. Lemkau
Charlies Lockwood
Woodbine Camp 142 Royal Neighbors Meet Schedule
Woodbine Camp No. 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed: Emma Hoefflin Oracle, Kata Barvin Recorder, Myrtle Kirk Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing welcome.
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Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoefflin
Oracle
Kata Barvin
Myrtle Kirk
IOWA LEGION OF HONOR Meeting Notice
Iowa Legion of Honor formed 1879 reorganized 1901. Argus Lodge No 17 meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings at Maccabee Hall on Iowa Avenue. Visiting members welcome. Dr C E Crow is president and Mrs A C Hopkinson is recording secretary.
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Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
C. E. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post Meets
G A R Post 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays monthly at the G A R ball on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt preside.
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G. A. RR
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Ball
East Second Street
Vise Iting
J. HU. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
Community fraternal notices from Muscatine lodges
Court of Honor Muscatine Court No 677 invites visiting members to attend weekly Monday meetings in Woodman Hall Chancellor J C Coster and Recorder H G Schoenig presiding. Muscatine Aeriep No 815 meets Tuesday at 8 pm at Pa Lodge hall over Dunbar. Goff Sec and Aikens W P welcome visitors. Muscatine Lodge No 304 Elks meets Monday at 8 pm at Elks Hall 122 Iawa avenue with Watson and Breen as contacts.
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M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Court OF Honor
Muscatine
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
Bb. P.O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. PL. Co. Elks
Elks Hall
Iawa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
Wm. J. Watson
E. John P. Breen
Longfellow as a Boy in Literary Notes
Longfellow is described as a handsome boy who was retiring yet not reserved, active and eager. He is characterized as kind-hearted and affectionate, sensitive, impressionable, and impetuous.
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Longfellow
The Young Longfellow and His Love of Nature
A nostalgic portrait of a boy with blue eyes and chestnut hair who adored games and nature. He spent days snowballing, skating, reading under trees, and exploring woods near Wadsworth Hall. Nature shaped his life and works, from cardinal flowers to minnows and rivers, inspiring Longfellow’s future genius.
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Wadsworth Hall
Longfellow
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 Meeting Notice
Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 PM in the K P building on Iowa avenue Visiting brethren invited F W McDougal C C F L Bihmeler K of R and 8 VICHEAND NOBLES MuUSC Ne CASTLE meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Woodmen hall Visiting members invited Elma Scott Secretary Alexander W Scott Protector
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Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of F
K. Pp
Iowa Avenue
F. W. McDougal
C. Cc
F. L. Bihimeler
K. of R
Vicheand Nobles
Ne Castle
Woodmen Hall
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Eagle Lodge No
K. P. Hall
Fred Beitel
M. W
Local fraternal lodge meetings announced for Yeoman and Maccabee halls
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Yeoman hall with Wavie Niebling as chief, Mary Crouch as financier, Gussie Mull as recorder. Knights of Columbus Laurent Council No 1305 meets 2nd and 4th Mondays in Maccabee hall. Felecta Chapter No 32 meets 2nd and 4th Mondays. Letta Shafnit is W M and August Othmer Secy.
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Banner Lodge
Yeoman Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Knights OF Columbus
Maccabee Hall
J. A. Bartemeier
G. Bestenlebner
Fin
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