This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
4
Local events and personal notices list many movements and visits in Muscatine and nearby towns including Miss Eva Stineman leaving for Chicago, Miss May Platt headed to Tacoma, Bert Schruers to Chicago, and others visiting Davenport, Wapello, Wilton, and Davenport. Readers are invited to a moonlight Co. C excursion with 25 cent tickets and coordinated dance music.
The Iowa issued mileage books are to be redeemed by July 1 following a plan circulated by the Western mileage bureau. Refunds cover unused coupons with rates for 2000 and 1000 mile books, while new mileage issued after July 1, 1907 will not be redeemed.
Store promotes genuine leather suit cases and summer suits for travel to sea, mountains, or plains. Highlights a stylish line of summer wearing apparel at low prices for the season.
Railroad leaders including David Bogard present their perspective on railway policy and industry challenges, outlining arguments for funding, efficiency measures, and modernization during a continuing page 1 discussion.
The district court opened today after a short closure with Judge Jackson in talks with lawyers about upcoming matters. Only one case was brought to court this session.
In Clinton Illinois the special DeWitt county grand jury examined twenty witnesses but no legal proof of a crime emerged. State's Attorney Miller said unimportant witnesses were heard and stronger evidence would come later. The Magills Fred and Fay remain largely untouched as defense lawyers mock the weak case.
The railroads sought injunctions before Judge Pritchard in North Carolina and Virginia, suspending state and commission rules. The orders halted the 24 cent fare while a master evaluated the case, angering locals who alleged improper pretrial actions and coupon tickets printed before the decree. Governor Glenn warned an extra session. lawmakers fear renewed aggressive rail policy and renewed compromise measures.
A two year old boy Francis Mann of East Hill swallowed a small pin while playing about the house and was found in intense pain. Dr Emma Braunworth removed the pin after several minutes of treatment.
The court establishes Drainage Ditch No 3 for the Muscatine slough after a quieter report by a three man committee finds no land damage from dredging. The slough thirteen eighteen miles long submerged hundreds of acres and will be improved by removing sand bars and easing backwater. Two four mile lateral ditches will connect to the main channel and commissioners will levy taxes on benefited properties.
In district court, Alexander Grossheim failed to obtain a divorce or a dissolution of marriage from his wife. Both requests were denied by the judge, leaving the marriage intact.
Packy McFarland Iowa favorite has signed to meet Benny Yanger in a ten round bout at Fort Wayne Indiana. Weight settled at 130 pounds with weigh in at noon on contest day August 20 as negotiated by Jack Curley and Harry Gilmore with Dr. Message representing the club.
A health claim pamphlet extols a "scientific breakfast" of cooked fruit, Grape-Nuts with cream, two soft boiled eggs, and Pos tum Coffee. It asserts such meals cure nerves, heart and stomach complaints, and kidney issues, praising Grape-Nuts and Postum for their mineral content and brain nourishment. The ad links digestion and vigor to proper food, promotes Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan, and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville.
Bert Boke entered several Third Street houses yesterday afternoon asking for something to eat. He claimed intoxication left him unable to remember his actions. Judge Howe sentenced him to ten days in the county jail after a police court appearance.
A political list of unclaimed letters for men and women at the Muscatine Iowa post office, with names including A P Arends Boozy Bill Louis Brenner Ott Carey J Duffy R E Meeker Harry Miller John Netz Pellman Pierce Reay Reimer W C Rexroade Perry Reynolds T L Roberts Page Scanner Geo Schafnit Dan Schultz Wm Smith Richard Smith August Stagno Thomas Stephens Reno Stevens Guy Stickney Chas Sutton Wm Van Doren and Miss Kate Bradley Edith Carnor Carr Elizabeth Cordogan Mrs Will Edmonson Mrs T R Emery Mrs Theron Emery Mrs Edw Luck Mrs St Clair Mrs Tate. Callers must say Advertised. R S McNutt P M.
The third annual A B C girls camp starts Thursday and runs until August 10 at the Howe cottage “Three Elms” on Geneva Island. Six members will attend Leila Thompson Maude Van Atta Beulah Bennison Blanche Munnin Jessie Sterlin and Helen Lezotte with Mrs John Bennison as chaperone.
Ben Batchelor arrived from Davenport last night after visiting friends and tending to business matters.
A July 30 report describes a bed canal boat accident near the Erie Indagno creek where fifty feet of the Empire carrying structure collapsed into strong suction from a flour mill. The Greenway Brewery, an enormous building, may cave in at any moment though no injuries are confirmed.
The Major John Circle held a strong meeting at the G A R hall last evening. Thirteen candidates were balloted favorably and one initiated. The postponed old soldiers picnic was set for about two weeks by the ladies. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening August 7.
The upper river rafting season stalls with most boats idle along the Mississippi. Captains Monroe and booms report a near standstill until Weyerhaeuser gives the word, with logs tied up at Stillwater Davenport and LeClaire. The Van Sant fleet rests at LeClaire and Stillwater as July ends.
The year book of the Mother's club was finished today and distributed among members with no changes to the program previously published.
Miss Gertrude Moynahan accepts the position of first soprano in the Union Block First Christian church quarter in St Louis. The church is described as the largest and most beautiful in the city.
The raft belonging to the Mississippi Lumber and Box Co. torn from its moorings in the storm was recovered yesterday at New Boston by the steamer Lizzie Gardner. The raft is in good condition with light loss. A second lumber raft will be brought up this noon by the steamer H. W. B. for the same company.
John Fisher carrying old lumber from Lafflin feed yards breaks a back wheel on the wagon at Second street and Iowa avenue. The load remained until a replacement wheel was secured and the cargo was hauled away.
The Muscatine White Sox, a fast amateur squad, beat Arden 9 to 7 Sunday afternoon. Heavy hitting was a feature of the contest.
The Mite Sewing society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Rogers on Mulberry Street at 2 o'clock.
John F. Nangle state organizer of the Retail Merchants association is in the city and will address the merchants at their regular meeting this evening. A full attendance is desired.
The Monday club enjoyed a river outing last evening and will meet at the Mission next Monday for business and games. The Geneva rally at the Y M C A features lantern views with free admission and invites the public. Wednesday afternoon the boating club picnics at Asthalter cottage and cooking lesson tickets are transferable within the same family.
The cost of living in Muscatine is twenty percent lower than in similar towns. Don’t miss the chance to buy a good home. G M Titus at 213 Iowa Avenue can show you bargains.
Deed of transfer filed with county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus real estate agent 213 Iowa avenue. Nettie Hendrickson to Roenma Hardin lot 10 and the west 10 feet of lot 11 block 2 Miller's addition consideration 1900 dollars.
John Tracy of Lime City visited the city today as a business caller, engaging in meetings and routine framing of local commerce.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.