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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

3

SheJOURNAL masthead and staff details

The fragment shows a publisher and editors list for SheJOURNAL with names F. D. Throoy L. P. Loomis and office locations in New York Chicago and circulation claim claiming higher reach than Muscaline papers.

Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal Subscription Rates

Terms to subscribers list issues schedule and delivery. The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday while the Semi Weekly Journal is on Tuesday and Friday nights. Delivery in city by carrier. weekly 10 cents. Daily one year 8 dollars. semi weekly one year 2 dollars 60 cents.

Daily Journal

Local city agencies listed for reader convenience

The Journal catalogues city agencies including East Hill area stores and streets such as East 2nd Street and Oregon Street. Names include Hurlbut Grocery W F Miksch's grocery Keegler ville Chayka's Grocery J B Fuller Grocery and Busch Drug Store with Bell telephones for the business and editorial offices.

East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2Nd Street South Muscatine W. F. Miksch Oregon Street W. C. A. Busch’s Hershey Avenue Keeglervile Chayka’s West Hill J. HB. Fuller

Circulation Statement for May 1908 Muscatine Journal

F D Throop publisher swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 5830 copies on average during May 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeter attests to the oath dated June 1, 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.

F. D. Throop Muscatine Journal Muscatine Co

Iowa's Next Governor Faces Voters in Big Primary Edge

The article notes Carroll the auditor leading among conservatives in Iowa's primary, despite vilification from foes. It argues Iowans admire his quiet, businesslike conduct and warns that governors Hughes of New York and Fort of New Jersey exemplify a new, businesslike governing style.

Iowa poised for businesslike governorship by B F Carroll

The piece argues real businesslike governors should run states and notes that Tuesday's primary elevates Iowa as a strong candidate for national office. It singles out B F Carroll as the exemplar of a true business governor, predicting he will govern with the public's payed-for duties in mind.

Iowa New York New Jersey B. F. Carroll

Political Prophecies by Alex Miller Still Forecasts Bryan Victory

Alex Miller, writing for the Democrat in Washington Iowa, predicts Bryan will be nominated and carry more states than any other Democrat. He argues New York may block Bryan, but emphasizes the need for votes to win and notes editors face political shifts and potential post office constraints if the cast does not loosen up.

Alex Miller Washington Iowa Miller The Democrat Cummins Alex Bryan Bro. Wolf Alton Democrat New York Pat

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised to Cure All Stages

A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It states the cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollars for any failure, and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Pills for constipation also recommended.

Hall

Local Notes From Cedarville Borough and Nearby

Cedarville reports Mrs. Charles Arts and children visited their mother Mrs. Wesson then returned to Moscow. Mr. Heizer of Mediapolis IA stayed with son M Heizer in Cedarville. Miss Anna Heizer visited friends in Nichols. F Elder lost a valuable cow last week. Miss Elsie Zebe, Pike school teacher, spent over Sunday in Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. H N Ryan and daughter visited Adams for the weekend.

Muscatine H. N. Ryan Adams Grundy Center H. O. Allen Colorado W. H. Schneider R. R. Wright C. M. Wright Edward and Anna Friederickson Des Moines Anderson Stewart Archibald Atalissa Mises Vera Zimmerman Winfield Clara Nellie Kremer Nellie

Reminiscences and Local Items From Early Iowa News

News column vacant due to railroad breaks with damaged bridges between the city and the Junction. Jail prisoner Shannon escaped last night by cutting a hole in the roof while awaiting district court. Samuel Johnson wed Anna Ware of Louisa County. Delegates to the De Witt congressional convention to meet on the 20th. Mrs. H M Dean and sister plan a months long Philadelphia visit. G P Pearce returns from Lincoln with Lincoln Journal material for a new Democratic paper in the city.

Shannon B. Furnas Samuel Johnson Anna Ware Louisa County, Sa Turday de Witt H. M. Dean Weichman Philadelphia Dean G. ©. Pearce Lincoln Neb Lincoln Journal

Keithsburg notes and county mass meeting report

Edward Thomas reports on unlicensed team sters facing action after June 1. John Pim, popular Sucker state clerk, is ill in St. Louis. G N Collins of Virginia City Nevada visits. Births announced for Demorest and Harrison families. Samuel Sinnett schedules Greenback county mass meeting at the courthouse at 1 o clock. Previous item recalls Rev John Fry leaving for Ft Madison and Amos Schott traveling to St Louis aboard the War Eagle.

Edward Thomas Keithsburg Marshal Scott John Pim Sucker St. Louis G. N. Collins, Esq Virginia City Nevada A. F. Demorest F. M. Harrison Samuel Sinnett Greenbackers John Fry Ft. Madison Amos Schott War Eagle

Local residents return. bakery opens in city

Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Lindsay, longtime Burlington residents, have moved back to the city and opened a fine home bakery at 1202 North Eighth Street. Mr and Mrs Lindsay were former Muscatine residents with him an old U S Express employee.

Lindsay Grant School Des Moines Amelie Heppe Mt. Pleasant Wesleyan University

The Iron Lord A Tale Of The Mines

In a Scottish town Hector McKill raises rents after hostile anonymous prayers target his tenants. James Kahn, vigilant chaffeur and Serb with a dagger, guards his master while Vic Morris vies for the same woman Vida amid moonlit pursuits and ominous intimations of violence.

Brought To Book In Vida Romer Saga

James Kahn, unseen confidant, plots to win Vida and gain Romer wealth. He studies Romer’s remorse and schemes to marry Vida to enter the Romer millions while taming her fierce nature. His jealousy fuels dangerous plans that threaten Glebe End.

Vida James Kahn Jacob Romer Romer Vida Bryan Belgrade Kahn Glebe

What Do They Cure Dr Pierce Medicines

The article praises Golden Medical Discovery as a strong alterative and tonic improving mucous linings and curing catarhal cakes in nasal passages throat stomach and bladder related diseases. Favorite Prescription is touted for weak worn out women rebuilding strength regulating functions reducing pain and restoring vigor. Both are non alcoholic non secret glyceric extracts sold by medicine dealers.

Doctor Pierce J. Pierce

Mystery in the Douglas Pines Looms Over a Tangled Past

A woman recalls a dangerous admirer linked to a past betrayal on The Good Intent. She feels repulsion yet memory ties him to Dick Finnan’s rise and the cottage at the great man’s gate. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Douglas Pines Flames Kahn Dick Finnan

Wapello Notes Center on Graduations and Visits

Wapello on June 4 records numerous local movements. Bert Sellers returns to Fairbault after visiting his parents. Velma Woodruff attends the Christian church commencement to see cousin Ruth Woodruff graduate. many relatives from Burlington, Rock Island, Muscatine, Davenport, and other towns visit for commencements, Decoration Day, and family events.

Wapello Bert Sellers Fairbault Minn Oscar Sellers Velma Woodruff Monroe County Christian Church Ruth Woodruff Oscar Weber Burlington Albert Weber A. J. Feustal Keota W. H. Bothe Muscatine J. S. Herrick Chicago Ethel Crocker Minnie Breitbach Sigourney Ed Archibald Robert Olive Foster Rock Island Ill Mary Minnie Wilhelmi Richard St. Paul H. Otto Margaret Hildreth Davenport Jasper Bogue Drake University Weaver Theodore Koopman Mary Dalmas Adolph Kate St. Francis Hospital Frank Dobbs New York Fruitland Nancy Foster Lydia Hannan Ruth Columbus Junction Henry Davis Ray Nyemaster Washington, D. C J. L. Nyemaster Atalissa Ethel Clemens Oskaloosa Chet McWilliams Farmington Do. M. Wright Alice Ogier Galesburg E. T. Milbourn Marengo Joy Daisy Hattie Metz Morning Sun J. R. Shipman Los Angeles Cal Jas. E. Blanchard Lizzie Boulton Columbus City L. D. Kinney Lina Thompson Theodore Schwab Hurley Gauss Vinton Godfrey Ita C. H. Sterneman Ray Buhrmaster J. P. Hehner Delta Hebner M. E Izola Sweeney

West Liberty brief adds and departures on June travels

West Liberty Iowa residents departed and arrived for summer visits and business on Wednesday and Thursday. Among those noted are Mrs H B Warren bound for Cleveland Ohio to spend the summer, Mrs Robt Klotz and two children visiting Muscatine relatives, and Miss Stella Webster headed to Iowa City for an operation. Multiple others left for Downey Muscatine and Cedar Rapids while locals hosted visitors and family members.

West Liberty H. B. Warren Rocky Mountain Limited Cleveland Ohio William Warren North Calhoun Street J. H. Wilson Columbus Junction Matt Wilson East Fourth Street Harold Worrell Onawa Ida Morse Atalissa C. P. Worrell Iowa City Lillian Beyers West Branch Howard Michener Louisa Jenney Downey C. H. Milnes Harry Mack Donald Roland Miller Hannah White Eddie Sloan Moscow James White A. A. Anderson Cedar Rapids H. E. Curley Sarah Shaum Salt Lake City Utah Miss Eastman J. D. Potter Council Bluffs L. L. Poston Will Black Washington Geo. Black Henry Wildasin Wilton J. Legler Muscatine

Local Social Notes and Moves Through Iowa City Region

The article lists residents traveling for appointments and moves around Iowa City Estherville and Columbus Junction. Bert Forney left Wednesday for Des Moines to take a state board of Pharmacy exam. Mrs W M Seiders traveled to Iowa City on the 4 30 pm train for business. Mr and Mrs W A Buchanan shipped household goods to Estherville for their new home. A baby boy weighing seven pounds seven ounces was born to Mr and Mrs George Jenny on Wednesday June 3. Mrs Cora Abrams and son from Columbus Junction arrived Wednesday noon to visit Amanda Beach and daughters on Third Street.

Ter Emma Luse Bert Forney Rocky Mountain Limited Des Moines State Board of Pharmacy W. M. Seiders Iowa City W. A. Buchanan Estherville George Jenny Cora Abrams Columbus Junction Amanda Beach Frank Johnson Anna Irwin Third Street

Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Jail Project

Sealed bids requested by Muscatine County Iowa for a new jail and Sheriff’s Residence and a brick tunnel from boiler house to the courthouse. Plans by Joseph F E Mills Detroit include separate steel work bids. Bids due by 6:00 p.m. June 15 1908 with 2 percent certified check. county may reject all bids.

Board of Supervisors Muscatine County Iowa Boiler House New Court House Muscatine Joseph FE. Mills Washington Arcade Detroit Mich Mich., Which May Be Seen On and After Tuesday, June Th, 1908, At Auditor's Architect's A. S. Lawrence

Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa 1908

Notice is given that on May 27 1908 the Clerk of the District Court opened and read a last will for Andrew Davidson late of Muscatine County. The will will be heard for probate on June 30 1998 at the June Term of the District Court. Any interested person may appear to show cause why it should not be admitted to probate. Muscatine May 1908. S McKee Clerk of the District Court Tayne and Hoffman Attorneys.

State of Iowa Muscatine County Andrew Davidon District Court Said County Muscatine S. McKee Tayne & Hoffman Said Rachel Davidson W. S. McKee Jayne & Hoffman

Last Will and Testament of Rachel Davidson Filed

The Clerk of the District Court of Muscatine County Iowa states the last will and testament of Rachel Davidson is being considered. The document is dated June 30, 1908, with proceedings noting an earlier 1902 date and a May 27, 1908 filing in Muscatine. Proceedings mention Jayne & Hoffman as attorneys.

Seeing New York City Tour Offer

Advertisement from Edward Butler of New York City promoting city tours for visitors. promises to save 56 percent in time and expense, show all sights in half a day, protect against confidence men, and arrange depot pickup and hotel accommodations. requests party size and mentions mail shopping with no charge.

New York Depot Edward Butler W. 19Th St

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