Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named
New York Office at 45 W Fourth Street Moholith Building with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies Establishment in City Readers Convenience
The Journal lists agencies around the city for reader convenience including East Hill at Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatine at W. F. Miksch's Grocery on Oregon Street. Also noted are Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery and contact numbers for the business and editorial offices via Bell phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for May 1908 Muscatine Journal
Sworn detailed circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal in May 1908. The document lists daily figures with many entries showing 5,825 as the recurring total for several days, summing to a final reported circulation total of 151,580.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
May 1908 Muscatine Journal circulation sworn
F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal swears that the above number of copies were printed and circulated in May 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeier verifies the affidavit on June 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Throop
The
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
A Thought for Tomorrow on Fear of Criticism
The piece notes that criticism and ridicule suppress good impulses from childhood onward. It recalls Henry Cabot Lodge calling Roosevelt the best abused man, and urges readers to remember that those once abused left marks on history. It ends with guidance to elevate thoughts beyond sordid daily concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabot Lodge
Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft's Successor General Wright to Lead War Dept
President Roosevelt selects General Luke E. Wright of Tennessee to head the War Department. Wright, a Democrat, is praised for his experience in insular affairs, the Philippines, Cuba, canal zone and river harbor projects. Born 1847 in Memphis, his Civil War service was with the Confederacy. He later became Tennessee's leading lawyer and held roles including attorney general and Philippine Commission member, acting civil governor 1901-1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
War Department
Roosevelt
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Wright
Philippines
Cuba
Canal
General Wright
Memphis
Archibald Wright
Raphael Semmes
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Ide
Manila
Islands
United States
Governor Wright
Supplication for a Life Lived Well Abused
A solemn wish to live so that at life’s end a record might read we were well abused, rising to the Great and Eternal Power that rules over us. The speaker prays for sincere devotion and enduring integrity.
Reminiscences and Graduation News From Local Paper
Fifty years ago Sunday June 20 and thirty years ago reports from Muscatine discuss community events. Dying Davenport or Muscatine resident A T Cook at Avenue House described as very ill. South Muscatine Sabbath Mission to start at 4 PM. High school graduation exercises featured essays by Fannie Nisley Sarah Johnson Mamie Underwood diplomas presented by W F Brannan. Addresses by E E Eaton A Broomhall J R Nissy. Doxology and benediction by Rev A Robbins. Thirty years ago J K Martin and C A Schermer plan a grist mill with twelve workers and an alumni rule exempting graduates from refreshments fees after paying dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Cook
Davenport
Muscatine
Avenue House
Des Moines Register
South Muscatine
Fannie M. Nisley
Sarah V. Johnson
Mamie Underwood
W. F. Brannan
E. E. Eaton
A. Broomhall
J. R. Nissy
A. B. Robbins
Wright of Philippine fame and Tokyo envoy under McKinley era
A review of General Wright career from his Philippines governorship and famine era to his Tokyo ambassadorship. It notes his 1902 cholera relief, industrial regeneration policy, and pivotal role in easing tensions after the San Francisco school trouble. It highlights Roosevelt Root Taft esteem and Wright as a nonpolitician with strong legal mind and swift business dispatch.
Died at East Fourth Street Mrs N Houten 20 years ago
Obituary notice reports the death of Mrs N Houten at 3 30 p m on Wednesday June 20 from consumption at her East Fourth street home. Dr D P Johnson Sadie McQuesten and Musser family are named among those who returned from Iowa City. Rev S H Parvin scheduled to preach before Eldon Knights of Pythias on July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fourth Street
N. Houten
D. P. Johnson
Sadie McQuesten
Anna
Laura
Kate
Gertie Musser
Drew Musser
Iowa City
S. H. Parvin
Knights of Pythias
Eldon
Local men enter enlistment exam in Davenport for Co. C
Ten men including Ralph Neidig Jos Morrison Jr George Dallas Lee Jarboe Charles Kneese Edward Kindler C Green Rehmel and William Schenck left for Davenport to take the Co. C enlistment exam this morning Clyde Frack and others plan to follow this afternoon Also Fred Hoefflin is building a neat cottage on Lucas Grove road W J Dougherty and family of Philadelphia who stayed with B E Lilly left for Fairfield after a pleasant visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Neidig
Jos. Morrison, Jr
George Dallas
Lee Jarboe
Charles Kneese
Edward Kindler
C. Green Rehmel
William Schenck
Davenport
Co. C
Clyde Frack
Fred Hoefflin
Lucas Grove Road
W. J. Dougherty
Philadelphia
B. E. Lilly
Fairfield
Laurel Hill News July 20 uneventful local greetings
Laurel Hill notes report Miss Frances Boot finishing school duties at Pine Mills and returning home for vacation. Several visitors from Wilton Muscatine Stockton and Melpine are mentioned along with church attendance and a large strawberry dinner hosted by the Charles Bailey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Frances Boot
Pine Mills
Ereck Erecksen
Wilton
Pra
Tulsa
Arthur Meyers
Muscatine
F. J. Angerer
Mary Romig
Melpine
G. O. Day
Kate Klein
Joseph Bailey
Thomas Boot
Maude Watham
Alpha McClain
Frank
Leonard Angerer
Stockton
Blanche du Bois
C. Kle
Citizens urged to sign Muscatine petition against intimidation
A Muscatine 1908 notice invites citizens to sign a petition to allow a new business under state law. It defends the right to sign regardless of opinion, urges bold support, and targets anti saloon league intimidation. Signed, taxpayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Antisaloon League
Atalissa Social Notes From June Activities and Visits
Atalissa June social column lists Misses Viola Worrall Mary Lamb Margaret Chesebrough Marie Watters Edith Watters leaving for West Liberty during Chautauqua. D Brotchie O F Stewart visit Iowa City and regional trips ended. Local residents renew old acquaintances in Cass County and Muscatine. Wilton Camp guests attend Zella Camp event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma
Iowa
Clarence Dunkleberger
Cass County
Alex McIntosh
Margaret
Iowa City
Messrs
Ray Barkalow
M. J. Doyle H. B. Kline
S. Chesebrough
John Ireland
Wm. Black
Geo. Worrall
Muscatine
Tueday
Zella Camp
R. N
A. Atalissa
Wilton
Mesdames R. H. Schroeder
Etta Rick
Sadie Hickey
F. Budalier
Emma du
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
A 1907 Crockett tale about miners and leadership follows rugged workers under perilous conditions. A central figure navigates danger, labor strife, and moral choices amid a mining town's hardships and hopes.
Men Down in the No. 2 Pit Rescue and Remembrance
Vic Morris leads a perilous descent to rescue Vida Bryan as flooding seals the East Workings. Sixty three miners, including boys, perish after seven months under water, found kneeling in prayer. A quiet Sabbath service honors the dead on the hilltop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sharp
Vic
Miss Bryan
Vida
Vic Morris
No. 2 Pit
Dr. Calmont
Christie Penman
Dick Finnan
Christie
Hector McKiill
Black Pit
Francis Roos
Words of Faith and Guilt at Kirktown Green Service
In a rural service near Kirktown Green, children played behind mourners while Hector Mc Kill attended with a clear conscience. Minister John Fowler denounced those who failed to provide an escape, noting substantial funds yet accusing leaders of bearing responsibility for sixty three deaths. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirktown Green
Hector McKill
John Fowler
Valley Kirk
Odd Fellows repair hall and move post office
The Odd Fellows are shingling and painting their hall and will move the post office to the lower story after July first, run by John France. Memorial Sunday observed at M E church with cemetery grave decorations. Also notes on a new house being built south of town, a serious jaw injury to Albert Wookey, and Children’s Day postponed to next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Ill
Odd Fellows
John France
M. E. Church
Rev. Spiller
Joy
Asbery Duffield and Son
Jim Johnson
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited For Consumptive Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as curing incipient consumption and offering comfort in advanced stages. It urges refusing any but the genuine product from A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Fuel Bid Advertisement for Muscatine Schools 1908
The Independent School District of Muscatine invites written coal bids for the 1908 09 heating season. About six hundred tons needed, with delivery to multiple school buildings. Proposals must specify coal kinds and grades and price per ton. Bids due noon July 1 1908. The board may reject any bid. Bond may be required. Mail or hand bids to the committee or to H D Horst Secretary Room 407 German American Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District of
Muscatine
H. D. Horst
White Collar Line timetable for daily departures
White Collar Line steamers Columbia and Helen Blair run from Davenport every weekday at 7 a m and Sunday at 7 30 a m returning at 7 p m. A boat to Burlington operates every weekday at 8 30 p m arriving Burlington at 9 15 next morning. G Y BLOCK CO agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Collar Line
Columbia
Helen Blair
Davenport
Burlington
Yy. G. Block CO
Musquittine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice
O R M Musquitine Tribe Number 95 meets every Thursday at 8 p m in K O T M ball. Visiting chiefs are cordially invited to attend the meetings. H G Thompson Sachem. Lester Smith C of R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Thompson
Lester Smith
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
H. F. Bodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. T. Howard
PP. Day
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. ©. Coster
N. G. Schoenig
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Flon Scott
Alexander W. Scott
Eagle Lodge No
K. I. Hall
Iowa Avenue
Fred Beitel
M. W
H. S. Howe
FE. H. Dolsen
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She Journal BY Journal Printing CO
L. P. Loomis
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
United
the Muscatine Journal
J. K. Martin and
C. A. Schermer
Grange
Canton
Japan
Tokio
San Francisco
Root
Hostetter
People’s Pulpit
Atalissa
the Iron Lord
Ss. R. Crockett
S. R. Crockett
Phil
Pierce
Death's
Society
G. D. Lezotte
L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
K. T
B. C. W. H. Graff
Pocahontas
Romona Council No. 52
Maccabee Hall
Amelia Miller
Martha Becke
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Brock
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
Hl. Lemkau
Charles Lockwood
F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoefflin
Oracle
Kate Parvin
Myrtle Kirk
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
C. E. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
J. H. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
F. O. E. Muscatine Aerif. No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
M. FP. Goff
L. E. Aikens, W. P
B. P.O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
Elks Hall
Long Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
Wm. J. Watson
E. R. John LP
Breen
Wyoming Lodge No
K. of P
K. P
F. W. McDougal
F. L. Bihimeier
K. of R
Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mall
Knights OF Columbus. Laurent
J. A. Bartemeier
G. K
G. Tdestenlehner
OO. K
Electa
Letta Shafnit
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
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