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New York Office at 45 W. 34th St Mono lith Bidg La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building Payne and Young in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
3
New York Office at 45 W. 34th St Mono lith Bidg La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal outlines its agency points for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office Bell editorial office Bell Mississippi Valley with contact numbers.
Sworn statement by publisher F. D. Throop shows May 1908 paper circulation total of 151 580 copies with daily counts of 5 825 on numerous days and average 5 830. Notary F L Bihlmeter attests sworn June 1 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa.
The Republican county convention in Muscatine Iowa calls delegates to fill vacancies and select 16 delegates for the state convention on June 24 1908 at Waterloo Iowa. It also covers congressional delegates and committee, with township and ward representation tallied and voting to elect a county central committee chairman.
The article questions who truly runs the Republican convention opening in Chicago and notes that delegates and politicians point to Roosevelt, while the administration controls the preconvention steps and will run the event, likely with a strong hand.
The piece argues that Roosevelt embodies the rank and file amid Republican Chicago conventions, portraying him as the sole real delegate of the public will. It criticizes Iowa leaders and Dolliver opposition, warning of risks to party unity and Taft’s ticket if the faction fights persist.
The editorial criticizes the Dolliver vice presidential push in Iowa, arguing it harms the political climate. It blames Cummins aides for starting and conservatives for blocking Dolliver, saying neither outcome helps Mr. Cummins or Iowa. The piece urges restraint and questions the logic of the fight.
An advertisement promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for appetite restoration and digestion support. It claims relief from belching bloating heartburn and headaches and notes a 54 year track record and guaranteed purity urging readers to try it today.
An old advertisement claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will also cure and prevent poor appetite dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney troubles and female ills. The copy emphasizes health benefits and preventive use for a broad range of ailments.
The Sioux City Journal notes Chancellor Day will take a lengthy leave of absence to travel globally for health reasons. It hints at avoiding interior Africa during the spring big game hunting season and questions a college president's hunting plans abroad.
The Sioux City Tribune quotes critics who say some leaders ignore public appeals for a VP pick. The piece ponders what price equals the honor and notes a step toward the throne can still be very distant.
The Sioux City Journal urges the waterways commission to inspect the Missouri River in its full majesty and suggests using a spy glass with extremely strong lenses to aid the viewing.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes Weather Man’s improved standing last week, stating he proved himself more capable than previously credited. The brief remark suggests a favorable reappraisal amid ongoing coverage.
The gavel used by the Republican National Convention chairman is crafted from wood sourced from Fort Dearborn. Chicago notes the tribute reflects a historic link, pairing the event with a storied artifact once part of the old fort.
A slice of local recollections features a merchant serving Montezuma orders in Poweshiek county and rising strawberry prices signaling revival. Nearby events include a Friday city picnic with the Light Guards, and notices of Kansas papers donated by G Bartholemew. Spaulding's and Rogers' show pair advertised for Muscatine on the 23rd.
Forty years ago George Cornell, a brick mason, collapsed from sunstroke while at work on Mr. Wilson's building at Fourth and Linn. The thermometer neared 100 degrees as Gram mar school No 1 held a crowded Tremont hall exhibition despite the heat. George Leibricht, resting at a table, woke to find eighty to ninety dollars stolen from his pockets. Police were on the scene.
A fragment states that something is a considerable distance away from Muscatine, noting the city as a geographic reference without further context or details.
A Cedar Rapids Republican says Senator Dolliver is better suited to follow Theodore Roosevelt than Charles Fairbanks. The comment suggests Dolliver could become president someday, though not necessarily in this election.
The Ireton Ledger notes that Crawford's nomination for senator in South Dakota makes the state an envy to Iowa progressives and a favorite of President Roosevelt.
The Newton Record argues that reopening the factional fight in the state by nominating Dolliver would harm both him and the party, suggesting it would be better for another candidate to be chosen.
The Larchwood Leader quotes a statement alleging a political machine in Des Moines can be bought cheaply, signaling accusations of corruption and influence in state politics.
The Osage News argues that if the public does not obtain their desired outcome under the primary law, responsibility rests solely with the voters. The piece emphasizes voter choices and accountability in the electoral process.
The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Testimonials and mailing address to F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio are provided.
President A Rosenberger of Penn College in Oskaloosa Iowa resigns to join a Wichita Kansas university. Iowa Wesleyan University board accepts Dr C L Stafford’s resignation with a successor to be named. Marriage licenses issued to H J Hansen and Florence Hurlbut and to T F Branham and Irene Galvin.
Publication note indicating copyright for The Iron Lord by S. R. Crockett in 1907 with rights reserved.
Dick Finnan escorts Miss Vida Bryan into the engine-house with the Ditmen providing safety overalls. James Kahn and Johnemann depart Vienna with plans, praising Dick and Vida's arrival as a gesture of respect and goodwill.
In Kirktown a mine shaft blaze erupts when paraffin soaked brattice cloth catches fire. Vida Finnan vanishes down the shaft as James Kahn escapes the flames while Johnemann reports the disaster to a pit village. The crisis unfolds with workers rushing to aid the trapped morning shift.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for weak nervous and overworked women. It argues against passive acceptance of medicines and claims the bottle wrapper lists all ingredients with authorities' endorsements. A free booklet with ingredient details is offered by mail.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds, claiming pneumonia cure avoidance. It lists prices 6500 and $1.00 with Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as seller.
Eastbound and southwest routes list train numbers and times including Davenport Chicago service at 3 48 am and 11 29 am. Local freight and mail express services appear with 2 50 pm and 8 30 pm slots. Westbound and eastern passenger No 402 and No 401 appear with 7 10 pm and 5 15 am times. All trains run daily except Sunday under agent W S Underdonk.
In effect April 9 1005 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway operates with passenger service on freight numbers 91 and 92. The timetable shows early morning and evening departures with a 2 30am start and 8 50pm finish and lists freight routes carrying passengers.
Train timetable notes Wilton branch services with daily operations and main line trains. Details include arrival times at Wilton and stops on No 504 through No 605, plus several daily and no stop services.
South bound trains No. 4 No. 2 depart Muscatine at 6:00 pm and 11:00 am with stops at Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction arriving 7:47 pm 12:50 pm. North bound No. 5 No. 1 depart Muscatine early morning with connections at Frog and 8:30 am Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction.
White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair depart Davenport every weekday at 7 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m returning at 7 p m. A Burlington boat leaves weekdays at 8 30 p m arriving at Burlington 9 15 next morning. W G Block Co agents.
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