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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
3
Fragments show publisher Throop and editor Loomis with office info and various city and Chicago bureau notes. Names Sue Lee and W. Sata appear amid scattered lines about addresses and publishers.
Terms to Subscribers set by The Daily Journal. Evening daily except Sunday. Semi Weekly Journal issues 10 pages Tuesday and 6 pages Friday nights. Daily by carrier in city 10 cents per week. yearly mail 3.00. Semi-Weekly yearly 1.50.
The Journal catalogs city service points including East Hill areas East 2nd street East 2nd street Oak, South Muscatine areas near W F Miksch’s grocery on Oregon street and Kecklervile with Chayka’s Grocery. West Hill shows J H Fuller Grocery and Gershey avenue. Telephones for the business office and editorial office are provided.
F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that the above number of copies were printed and circulated in May 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa. Notary F L Bihmeier attests to the oath on June 1 1908.
The public shows strong support for Mr. Allison, with Republicans urged to unite after a clean campaign. The piece calls for reconciliation, reiterates the will of the majority, and asks supporters to back all Republican candidates despite past factional divides.
A foreign-set slum bank in an eastern city faces a mob attack as Italians fear losing their savings. Police intervene to stop looting while the press notes only $30,000 remains on deposit, underscoring profound personal sacrifice behind a small sum.
The piece laments poverty and insufficient protection for the poor in old age and harsh lives. It questions guaranteed deposits and calls for time to reveal solutions, urging readers to mobilize against economic injustice and to support safe saving for the needy.
Ottumwa Courier cites Thomas A. Edison claiming sleep is a habit with no proof men need it. The piece notes others argue eating is a habit proven by monthly peanut eating and predicts someone will argue that living is also a habit.
State officials planned a large raid on French Lick gambling resorts but authorities found no vice upon arrival. The sport and leisure area was described as exceptionally quiet, with investigations yielding no apparent illicit activity.
Senator Burrows of Michigan, serving as temporary chairman at the Chicago convention, says his remarks will not be an administration or anti administration address. The Republican senator aims for a balanced, nonpartisan tone.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Judge Parker as committee chair on resolutions contemplates lessons from past experiences and potential embarrassments tied to a policy shift decided at the convention's late hour.
The Sioux City Journal reports a proposed emergency currency law credit should be divided equitably among Speaker Cannon Senator Aldrich Walt Wellman and Raymond, highlighting a political dispute over allocation and responsibility.
The Town City Republican denounces LaFollette as uniquely devoid of political honor and honesty in public life. The statement paints him as the sole figure lacking integrity among politicians.
Report notes no bar in the Denver auditorium for delegates. Delegates must supply their own eloquence for proceedings.
Clinton Herald reports the phrase from veteran figure Platt clarifying he is not aiming for the senate. The remark signals a withdrawal from political maneuvering and public life.
Mrs L M Runge of Burlington IA visits Mr and Mrs A C Lake. Mrs Susan Jones from Muscatine spends a week with Mrs Maria Hoopes and daughters. Elizabeth Peasley’s sons Arthur and Oliver travel home after services in Bloomington. Ella Mulford and Grace Appel of Muscatine call at Hoopes home. Maud Garnes finishes school duties at Atalissa and stays with her parents. Locust Grove school closes with program and ice cream. Visitors include Mesdames Sinnett Farnsworth Moses Schweitzer Brownlee and others. Dr E H King of Muscatine visits Marie Hoopes.
A column recalls 50 years with reports of two railroad bridges washed away between this place and Wilton Junction, plus remarks on Court House Square improvements by Judge Thayer. It notes the found body of Victor Smith, drowning verdict, and a Cedar Township lightning strike on Jacob Bumgarden’s dwelling. Lieutenant Dick Hoxie and Vinnie Reams’ husband ties to Iowa City.
Mr. S. M. McKibben has begun a two story brick building near Water and Walnut. The Baptist church ladies plan a moonlight excursion next Thursday evening on the steamer Northern Illinois.
Story note about a mining tale by R Crockett from 1907. It presents a serialized adventure with mining themes and speculative peril. The text signals copyright and author rights for the work "The Iron Lord" by R. Crockett.
Hector McKill, unsatisfied with local ministers, plans a fresh sect using Oddfellows Hall in Kirktown. He names it The Church of the Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty Five Days, aims to proselytize workers, and racks up fragile pledges while his wife helps haul hymn books and psalmals to prepare for a new religious venture.
In the Valley village the minister faces a crisis as Hector McKill confronts the minister at the Manse in a bid to split the kirk. The High Street watches, noting McKill’s threats and the stubborn, quiet resistance of Mr. Fowler as the town awaits the outcome.
Nick Barry Jr solicits funds to uniform and equip the Columbian Cadets whose drills draw praise. A Colorado Springs letter says Sheriff Wiley and wife visited Ev Branden burg. Wiley is contracting at Boulder and runs a hotel. Mr and Mrs Charles Giesenhaus mourn infant Esther Ruth who died last night from summer complaint aged four months three weeks. W E Beatley moves jewelry store to a larger room at 22 East Second Street.
The passage notes that Partic ularism and private property in opinion run deep in the nation so three men cannot agree on religion. It mentions dissidents and a meagre following gathered by Hector McKill as reasons of bread and butter, with a continuation promised.
Prairie Grove residents record visits from West Liberty and Union Valley families, reminders of Decoration Day travels to West Liberty, and Sunday school sessions with 25 attendees. The week includes milk fever loss of a cow, and several locals hosting relatives from nearby towns.
Dr Pierce medicines rely on public ingredient disclosures printed on bottle wraps rather than owners praise. The Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription are praised by many doctors for curing a range of catarrhal and women’s health ailments. The text highlights their alcohol free formula and calls for free literature from Buffalo New York.
The article notes a woman’s 50th birthday celebrated on June 1 with a card shower receiving over 60 cards and various souvenirs. It also mentions Mr. Hobson of West Branch working for Sharpless separator in Prairie Grove, Earnest Kerr of West Liberty visiting, and local voters packing Pedee for the primary election Tuesday afternoon.
White Lily June 3 reports Mewes brothers moved their engine from William Tyler Sr to John Anderson near Andalusia to saw logs soon. Local visits include Retta Johnson with Mrs Ed Martin near Illinois City and Kath ry n Fuhr completing a school term at White Lily.
Mr and Mrs David Shaper visited their son Everett and his friend Fred Neissbaum of Moline in Muscatine during an excursion. Maggie Green has been ill with malaria but shows some improvement. Will Stearns family of Joy visited Mrs J Bustard. Mail carrier Chas Ives is on vacation with John Brown of New Boston substituting.
Will Garnes and Ralph Myers spent Saturday night in Kellsburg. Isom Jackson and son Omer went to Galesburg last week for eye treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Will Boyd of Aledo visited Mrs. B's sister Mrs. Chas Crapnell and attended chapel services Sunday. A group from Manion went to Rock Island for the I O O F excursion today.
Oak Grove Iowa June 3. Mr and Mrs Geo Shields returned from a pleasure trip to the east last Wednesday evening. Mrs Ed Barnard left Tuesday for Guthrie Center to visit her sister. Mrs J C Stuart visited Mrs C E Schillig at Fruitland. Mr and Mrs Ed Fishburn called on Wm Fishburn Sunday. The young Ladies Aid met with Miss Maud MacConnah Wednesday afternoon. Mr Smalley spent Sunday with cousin Edward Shields.
Notice is given that on May 26 1908 the last will of Philip Stein was opened for probate in Muscatine County. Hearing on the will is set for June 30 1908 at the June Term of the District Court. Any interested party may appear to contest admission to probate. W S McKee Clerk of the District Court Carskaddan Burk and Pepper Attorneys.
Visiting New York I will show you the city save you time and expense and protect you against confidence men. Meet at depot find hotel accommodations escorts not uniform write for terms mention party size. Special attention to mail order shopping. Edward Butler N Y C Tourist 47 W 19th New York.
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