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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
3
The item lists two representative offices with managers in charge. 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 lists city agencies for readers convenience including East Hill with Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatine with W F Miksch's Grocery on Oregon Street. Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery on West Hill J H Fuller Grocery in West Hill. Telephones for business and editorial offices noted.
Publisher F. D. Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 151,580 copies in May 1908. Notary F. L. Bihlmeier verifies the oath on June 1, 1998.
Delegates chosen in the June 2 primary will meet June 20 1908 at the Family Theater Muscatine to fill vacancies select 16 delegates to the state convention in Waterloo and choose a congressional committeeman The meeting will determine representation by township and ward and elect a county central committee chairman Coster chairs the central committee
An employer tells a young man that possessing Blank's address and charm grants vast power to win men and make good impressions. The remark, spoken in a moment of truth, strikes the subject deeply as the statement links social prowess to personal success and opportunity.
The piece discusses personal magnetism as confident, nonoffensive address that commands attention. It argues some are born with it while others must learn through life experience, practice, and a calm belief in one’s own abilities. It cites Demosthenes as an example of overcoming obstacles to develop effective approach.
The Creston Advertiser notes many Republicans hope Hull wins re nomination yet would accept a very small margin. It denounces Prouty as a disgrace to the state and says Hull has alienated many friends by his conduct over the last seven years.
A Marengo Republican comments that Cummins faces an uphill battle to win a senatorship, noting he preferred fighting and unlikely to succeed through compromise after his defeat. The observer argues the chance would have been better before the loss.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes fence posts cost Iowa about 1.25 million dollars yearly. It asks why costs of hats and bonnets are not counted and suggestions made to dispense with them, implying similar scrutiny for wardrobe expenses.
The Harlan Republican contends that Billy Hamilton suffers from dementia Americana an illness where the excitable American tells others how our side would have won the election if not for the damnable tactics of the opposition, illustrating political vitriol of the era.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise argues Senator Dolliver should stay in the Senate, calling him too young and valuable to be set aside for the vice presidency and asserting he can serve Iowa better as a senator.
The Alta Advertiser predicts B. F. Carroll will win the governorship, serving only as governor and keeping a low profile within Iowa. The endorsement emphasizes Carroll would be a capable state leader with no wider ambitions.
The Spirit Lake Beacon highlights Claude Porter’s report noting he spent a dollar on his senatorial nomination and calls the price for the outcome a large one, suggesting poor value for the payment.
The Logan Observer notes that Dol Liver’s bid for the vice presidency appears weak based on early support, suggesting he might be better off staying a plain senator.
The Humboldt Independent asks why the late progressives do not nominate Gov. Cummins for the vice presidency, framing the inquiry as a political prompt.
The Fort Dodge Messenger notes a ticket listing Taft and Hughes with the option of the pair running forward or backward, reflecting a political arrangement discussion.
The Glidden Graphic remarks that a path or decision may have differed but acknowledges it was not chosen. The brief comment underscores a sense of resignation about past options.
The Winterset Reporter questions the assertion that Dolliver was born yesterday, casting doubt on the seeming headline claim and implying a longer birth timeline.
Conesville notes list L. B. Smith visiting Muscatine as a business caller. Mrs. John Bowlby and Miss Verda Maxwell returned from Hedrick Indiana after a short visit with Chet Cecil and family. Mrs. John Snyder stayed longer. Tim O Connell of Moline Illinois called on J. C. Gay. Mrs. H O Meredith and Master Walter, Mrs. H Baker and daughter are mentioned in the community rundown.
Margaret Jane McCullough named administrix of James McCullough estate in Wilton Muscatine County. Muscatine Agricultural Society calls executive board meeting for Saturday at 10. German citizens plan Turner hall meeting on July fourth celebration after long heart illness removal. Rock Island line carries tea cargo valued over a million dollars and silk worth $135000. Methodist Lyceum hosts program at Mrs J S Patten residence tonight. W D Burk travels from town to Des Moines for Republican state convention. Mrs John Mahin leaves for Iowa City for university commencement and visits.
Four decades ago a Lake township woman was bitten in the leg by an unknown snake in a cellar. The leg swelled and she remained in dangerous condition by week’s end. Eagle Band forms as a permanent brass group led by A G Bagley. School board adjourns naming principals F M Witter Charles Ogilvie and Miss Sarah E Hill. colored school to continue with Miss Webb reappointed.
A brief note marks June 17 as a Sunday occurring twenty years ago, reflecting a calendar snapshot without additional event details.
Ten years ago Mrs A S Lawrence hosted friends at her Mulberry street home with refreshments. A group including Mr and Mrs J B Chaplin and others enjoyed a day on the Illinois shore. Rev S H Parvin joined William Hartman and Miss Sylvia Vanatta in marriage. Thirty years ago John Heller died at age 60 in Rock Island today.
Eva of Lone Tree visits relatives. L B Smith buys a new Richmond piano from Guest and Company Burlington. Jennie Reeder from West Liberty returns home for a brief visit. Simeon and wife sell property to Minerva Miller and plan August move to Howard Kansas to live with daughter Mrs Frank Miller. Grace Chapman and Margaret Buser chosen as delegates to Muscatine District Epworth League convention in Wellman next week. Lew Westerman and three children visit Grandview after a sudden illness. he travels there. Lewis Annan of Rock Island visits his mother in the area.
June 17 reports Martin Haverkamp of Muscatine transacting at Adam Dipple and August Drumm homes to settle losses from recent storms. Children's day exercises at Pleasant Prairie set for Sunday at 8 p m, featuring cantata Queen of the May led by Mrs Roy Baker and Mrs Perry Baker.
Mrs. Irwin Allbee organized an evening gathering with organ music. Mrs. Kosnopfal visited her daughter Mrs. Balluff Friday. The Kosnopfals have moved to Montpelier to make it their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Saltan and children traveled to Pleasant Prairie to visit Mrs. Saltan’s parents, returning on the 8 p.m. train. O. A. Bohnsack visited Wood Lawn Friday.
Rochester items list local social calls with names such as Mrs John Betzing and her children Ralph and Eldo, Mrs Jack Lincoln, Mrs Sam Rice, Mr and Mrs Jeff Anderson, and Chas McGillivray. McGillivray and his daughters Eva and Florence were Tipton callers. McGillivray traveled to Moline Illinois by train.
Advertises a cure for itching, scaly and burning skin eruptions by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. Claims relief after first application. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas, Adams New York.
A serialized tale by S. R. Crockett from 1907 recounts a rugged miner’s ascent amid perilous caverns and industrial age challenges. The narrative follows grit, fate, and frontier conflict as characters confront perilous depths and social tensions in a mining town.
In Chapter XXVI the No 2 Pit endures autumn sunlit and shadow while miners stay with bunkers and cards. Smoke swirls as ore carts move, then a rising flame signals a fire beneath, prompting quick, perilous movement toward safety in the shaft.
In a coal mine fire, John Roy faces a deadly choice as smoke seals the air shaft. The wreckage spreads while three young helpers betray fear to warn workers, leaving the bottomer and a perilous ascent to fate. The scene closes with a call to escape.
A brief weather note describes a day as extremely hot yet bearable, noting the heat level and general conditions without further specifics.
The Columbia and Helen Blair leave Davenport weekdays at 7 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m returning at 7 p m. A Burlington boat runs weekdays at 8 30 p m arriving 9 15 next morning. W G Block Co agents.
Mason ic Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings the first Tuesday evening of each month. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes the second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters meets the third Thursday in Stein s music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 KT holds regular conclaves the third Wednesday each month.
OO R Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets Thursdays at 8 p m in KOTM hall. Visiting chiefs invited. H G Thompson Sachem. Lester Smith C of R. Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No 175 meets Fridays at their hall over H F Bodman’s Grocery Store. Members in good standing invited. Q T Howard Pres E P Day Secretary.
Pocahontas Council No 52 meets on the first and third Fridays in Maccabee Hall. Officers include Miss Amelia Miller of Pocahontas and Miss Martha Becke as Keeper of Records.
M. W. OF A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 held regular meetings on Tuesday evenings at Woodmen hall Olds Block. J. C. Coster serves as Consul and J. A. Leyda as Clerk.
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge No. 143 meets first and third Mondays at K. of P. building with Dr. E. H. King as president and Chas. Ryan as secretary. Muscatine Lodge No. 5 gathers Mondays at 7:45. Miriam Lodge No. 27 meets Fridays at 7:45. Prairie Encampment No. 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7:45.
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed are Oracle Mrs Emma Hoefflin Recorder Mrs Kate Parvin and Receiver Mrs Myrtle Kirk. Visiting neighbors in good standing welcome.
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 231 convenes on the first and third Tuesdays at the G A R hall East Second Street Visiting members are welcome Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt preside all in period town record tone
F O E Muscatine Aerie No 815 holds weekly meetings Tuesdays at 8 pm in Eagle Lodge hall above Dunbar restaurant Visitors welcome. Secretary M P Goff and Worthy P F E Aikens preside.
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