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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
3
The Journal printing info states a special paper of city and county with circulation claim far exceeding other Muscatine papers. It lists publisher D Throop and editor L P Loomis and outlines subscription terms for daily and semi weekly editions.
The Journal documents local commerce and offices including East Hildumbut Grocery on East 2nd street, W F Miksch’s Grocery on Oregon street, W C A Busch’s Drug Store on Hershey avenue, Chayka’s Grocery in Kecklerville, and J H Fuller Grocery in West Hill. National offices are New York at 45 W 34th St Lithographic Building with Mono lith Bidg. La Coste & Maxwell, Chicago at 750 Marquette Building with Payne & Young in charge. Telephones listed for business and editorial offices.
A column praises Dr. George R. Stuart for humor in sermons and urges nurturing laughter in children. It argues laughter aids development, cites Chautauqua praise, and suggests practical ways to give kids responsibilities and outdoor work to fund their desires, ending with a call for healthier, happier future generations.
The funeral of John W. Jayne will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM in Lone Tree. Rev A J Kempton of Muscatine First Baptist Church will officiate at the service held at Jayne’s home town.
A humorous exchange from Illustrated Bits where a wife asks if her husband has adapted to his motor car and the reply says he swears at it automatically, implying comic frustration with driving.
Muscatin ers recount past residents in California and local moves. James Waterbury returns with news of former citizens, while Dr. Olds practices and Ben F. Waterbury mines. Marriages at Wilton Junction and notes on 40 and 20 years ago episodes accompany a public notice that Musser Lumber sells its interest in Van Sant and Musser Towing to Captain S. R. Van Sant.
Inspector Henderson and his team chase missing suspects Fox and Frost across the stark Scottish moors. A wrecked yellow car, scorched peat, and a deep moss-hag scene hint at a hidden clue as Phil Calmont leads a pursuit beyond Rutherford's Monument toward a possible confrontation.
One of the essentials for happy homes is information on health and good living. The Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is highlighted as a proven family laxative, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
At 8 o clock on July 25 10 years ago Frank Allen wed Ella Lawrence at the residence of the officiating clergyman Rev L B Hix 616 East Sixth street Muscatine The bride’s sister Bert L Lawrence and Henrietta Lawrence attended The groom and bride were accompanied by the sisters and a pony incident at Otto's grocery yesterday morning caused two bicycles to suffer damage when the pony bolted carrying a 40 pound weight and was injured by the weight while running
The scene unfolds as three men traverse a marshy ravine when Phil stumbles on a body. James Kahn lies face down with a bullet hole from cerebellum to forehead, indicating a shot from behind. The discovery prompts alarm and a rush to investigate the murder.
Judge Taft’s brilliant Chicago speech defends Roosevelt era reforms and argues the Republican platform is progressive while the Democratic is destructive. Senator Warner formally notifies Taft of his nomination and endorses his capacity to lead, citing unity, justice, and economic policy.
Rube Vickers, famed for a 16 inning win in Philadelphia, held the White Sox to three hits in a 2 to 1 triumph. Frank Smith started for Chicago and Brooklyn’s doubleheader swung in favor of Chicago as the first game ended 3 to 1.
National League results include Chicago defeating Brooklyn 3 to 1 and Chicago beating Brooklyn 6 to 5 in two games. Pittsburg over New York 4 to 3. Boston 10 Cincinnati 1 and 6 to 0. Philadelphia 2 St. Louis 1 and 5 to 1 in later game. American League shows Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1. Detroit 4 New York 2. St. Louis 6 Washington 0. Boston 4 Cleveland 3. Three I League scores feature Decatur 12 Dubuque 4. Rock Island 3 Bloomington 2. Cedar Rapids 4 Springfield 1. Clinton 1 Peoria 0 in 13 innings. Oskaloosa 5 Kewanee 3. Ottumwa 2 Waterloo 0. Quincy 3 Burlington 2 in 11 innings. Keokuk 3 Jacksonville 2.
The Ideal Vaudeville Company appeared at the Family theatre delivering a popular program of local amateur acts. The Clark Brothers impressed with acrobatics, Pearl Stella Suniey performed Danish soprano numbers, and Duffy and Rogers drew laughs in The Haunted House. Day and Rogers presented The Dutchman's Troubles, plus four thousand feet of moving pictures. The company will stay three days at the Third Street playhouse.
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