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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
3
Members of the Iowa Evening Press Association list representatives in New York and Chicago. The New York office at 45 West 34th Street, Monolith Building, is managed by La Coste and Maxwell. The Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building, is managed by Payne and Young.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection of 10 cents. Daily by mail one year costs 3.00. Semi-Weekly by mail one year is 3.00.
The Journal outlines local agency locations for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery at East 2nd Street and South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery on Oregon Street along with W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka Grocery West Hill J H Fuiler Grocery and Telephones Business office Bell plus notes on Mississippi Valley service.
Publisher F D Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 5 830 copies in May 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeier verifies the affidavit dated June 1 1908.
Delegates elected June 2 meet June 20 at the Family theater Muscatine to fill vacancies form state and congressional delegates and committee, with township ward representation totals listed and chairmanship to be chosen by township and ward committeemen. J C Coster serves as Chairman of the Central Committee.
A reflection questions parental and divine justice after a seven year old loses vision in one eye from a stone. The piece continues four years later with a new incident from a playfellow's bow raising similar concerns about fate and Providence.
The piece praises Oklahoma legislator and future U S senator Gore who moved from total blindness to leadership, arguing obstacles reveal strengths. It also notes a forthcoming treatment in Washington and contemplates enhanced stature if sight is restored, urging self-improvement through hardship. It closes with a life-story caption on William Howard Taft showing his progression from childhood to secretary of war and presidential candidate.
A Nevada Representative extols the Republican nominee for governor as a man of standing and character. He says the candidate is temperamentally suited to lead the party and unify it in a campaign, noting no significant offensiveness but strong convictions and leadership potential.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes improved weather and predicts a corn crop in Iowa this year, asserting a long history of successful harvests since settlers began farming the land. The piece emphasizes optimism about agricultural yields and the continuity of farming.
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post quotes a party figure saying no one should feel above the vice presidency while expressing doubt about Mr Dol’s options and approach. The piece frames internal party dynamics and potential leadership questions.
The Des Moines Tribune notes no appetite among Iowa Republicans to move Senator Dolliver from the United States Senate to the vice presidency. The senator himself reportedly has no such aspirations, reflecting a preference for steady Senate service over a shifting national role.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune notes that Dolliver’s name as Republican VP candidate may appeal locally in Iowa but if Taft wins the presidency the VP pick is expected to come from an eastern state.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette says Senator Dol liver rejects a vice presidential nomination. It notes he does not want his Iowa possessions drifting away through vice presidential social duties and prefers his farms and a seat in the Senate.
The Denison Review says Mr. Woods faced a ten thousand dollar price tag for his nomination. The Estherville Democrat counters I question that claim and asks what if it did.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues the national Republican platform must be progressive or renounce the policies of President Roosevelt.
The Burlington Hawkeye editors remark that Honest Abe Funk would fit in the town again and may return home whenever he chooses, reflecting local sentiment toward his possible reunion.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes progressives faced a defeat but retain influence in Iowa, stating they have been licked yet not convinced. The quote frames ongoing political dynamic and persistence of progressive efforts.
The Marion Register notes that a man of Dolliver’s stature would choose a senate seat over the vice presidency, reflecting political ambitions and the era’s view of leadership roles.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes support for the primary law contingent on public vote. It urges citizens to participate, arguing the measure stands as written if endorsed by voters.
The Iowa Falls Sentinel reports Cum mins loss blamed on overconfidence. The article attributes the defeat to overconfident play and strategic missteps by Cummins.
The "Cake Secrets" booklet, 32 pages of tested cake and pastry baking information, is sent free upon request with the name of your grocer to Igleheart Brothers Desk 7 Evansville Indiana.
A collage of short notes recounts events from 50 and 10 years ago, including a harness race lineup in Chicago, Newton Free Press ownership change, church and social outings, a circus date in Muscatine, a hotel fire injury, and a local wedding. It notes alumni activities, a business trip by H J Heinz, a fatal accident, and community society details.
A tale by S R Crockett set among miners and metalwork, depicting hardship, labor, and frontier life in a rugged mining community. The narrative follows a central character’s struggle against peril and ambition within the perilous underground world.
William Fayerweather, long time resident of the area, died last night after months of illness. Born in Connecticut on May 14 1819, he came here 23 years ago. Meanwhile part of the Grange factory was sold to Mr Martin and an Iowa City man who will run a flour mill for $4000.
Dana H Cobb of Albuquerque visits his father Dr S M Cobb in Muscatine. At bride’s parents residence two miles from Muscatine on Tuesday June 12 1888 William Rowe of Red Oak and Kate Dallas of Red Oak Indiana wed and plan to reside in Red Oak. Fenton S Fox formerly of Muscatine now editor of the Oxford Mirror won the Championship of the north for shoe in Huron Oak.
Round trip tickets slightly above one way fares to about a hundred or more resorts in Canada and New England will go on sale on various dates after June 1 1908. Full sale details including dates limits stopovers and literature available by writing Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
After years of a sore Amos King of Port Byron New York was cured by Bucklens Amica Salve priced at 25 cents at Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.
In a tense exchange Grindling presses Hector McKill to ignore conscience and sign, as insiders of Incubus Romer & Co. justify their dangerous schemes for profit. Whispers of Parliament loom after a fire and Vic Morris’s dismissal deepen distrust in the shadowy operations below ground.
In Kirktown and across mining towns, workers face grim fears of mine collapse and gas. Mothers prepare bundles for breadwinners while children follow in the pits, the sleep of labor a sacred duty as the day breaks and the cages descend. The scene captures daily toil, superstition, and communal rituals before the work begins.
Mrs Cunningham is improving slowly as Prof Gemel and his family visit Rev Richards' household. Mrs Bancroft of Sperry joins from sickness in Columbus City. Allen builds a house for Frank Richey at Columbus Junction. Frank Cohen and wife depart for Mexico to see son Fred. Nina Lee visits Morning Sun with Miss Martha Nichols. Children day exercises at U B church delight a large crowd. M E Bible School plans Children's day program next morning at 10 with services. Harry Stevens of Wilton visits his mother and sister Mrs John Hanft at Cotter.
Angela touts constant use of Gold Medal Flour as the key to cooking success and flavor, urging readers to try it in daily baking and meals.
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