Local City Agencies List For Reader Convenience
The Journal outlines established city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill and South Muscatine areas, with locations at Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street W F Miksch's Grocery Oregon Street and Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery and J L Busch Drug Store. Telegraph and editorial offices noted with Bell service and Mississippi Valley reference.
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East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
peeOne
Ccny Ois His Co
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for May 1908
Public notice from Muscatine Journal publisher F D Throop sworn by notary F L Bihlmeier. It states an average monthly circulation of 5,830 copies for May 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
Discea
Sun
Nate Neens
Ewer
Taft’s career set for historic praise by Fort Dodge paper
The Fort Dodge Messenger highlights Secretary Taft’s achievements as shaping his place in history. It notes McKinley offered him the Philippine governorship to enable a landmark American effort, reflecting on Taft’s potential presidential impact and a record that could define his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Messenger
Taft
Fort Dodge
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Taft’s dual endorsers mark a unique presidential path
The speech praises Taft as a fixture in world progress and liberty. It notes Judge Taft’s acceptance of duty, his lasting impact beyond a presidency, and how he was both Roosevelt’s and McKinley’s chosen successor, likely reassuring the public without harming Taft’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
MacKinley
The Iron Lord by S R Crockett
A bibliographic note lists The Iron Lord by S R Crockett, published in 1907 with copyright held by S R Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Crockett
Letter from Vic Causes Domestic Tension in Scottish Household
In a continued chapter, Janet Fowler reveals she deduced Vic’s secrecy from late night bustle and says she will handle sending trunks and funds. The Fowler family exchanges light admonitions as Alf and Tim tease Violet over a Spain letter, while Father Fowler contemplates discipline and elder guidance. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Fowler
Vic
Vida
Gorm
Blak
Dick Finnan
Westinghouse
Janet
Mr. Fowler
Chapter XIX The Spanish Stamp In Kirktown Sorrow
In a Scottish village the relief of widows is quiet and orderly as engineers clear Pit No 2. Janet Fowler receives a Spanish letter on a brisk November morning stirred by family ski. John Fowler, the Tartan, questions beliefs while reading the morning paper and pondering daily arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Kirktown
Baltic
Janet Fowler
Spain
Janet
Tim
Jean
Alfred
Mr. Fowler
John Fowler
Coal bids sought by Muscatine school district for 1908 09
Written proposals will be received by noon on July 3 1908 by the Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Muscatine for furnishing coal to heat district schools for the 1908 09 year. About six hundred tons required with prices per ton and coal grades at each building. Board may reject bids. Bond for contract may be required. Mail or deliver to committee or H D Horst Secretary Room 407 German American Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Muscatine
H. D. Horst
Unclaimed letters at Muscatine post office June 23 1908
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending June 23 1908 includes men and women names such as Tracy Andrews Daniels Bros Chas Cook Harry Eaton A S Garland J T Gray Lowell Gray Prof E G Harrison Frank Howard Wm McKee Artie Mielen L Myer Dick Potter Frank Potter Herman R Shafer Miles O Stanwood Van Doren Bros Miss A L Day Miss Vada Dunken Mrs Rita Olds Miss Eva Powell Mrs Anna Schumacher Mrs F L Walters Miss Florence Ward. Callers for these letters should say Advertised R B McNutt P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Tracy Andrews
Daniels Bros
Chas. Cook
Harry A. Eaton
A. S. Garland
J. T. Gray
Lowdell Gray
Prof
E. G. Harrison
Frank Howard
Wm. McKee
Artie Mielen
L. Myer
Dick Potter
Frank Potter
Herman R. Shafer
Miles O. Stanwood
van Doren Bros
A. L. Day
Vada Dunken
Rita Olds
Eva Powell
Anna Schumacher
F. L. Walters
Florence Ward
R. 8
McNutt
P. M
The Knock-out Blow in Prize Ring History
Dr. Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion liver and blood disorders while claiming it treats all mucous surfaces. The booklet explains ingredients and asserts no alcohol used with glycerine. free copies and the Common Sense Medical Adviser offer mailed from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Pierce
Sage
Dr. Pierce
Reminiscences and local notices from Muscatine page
A column recalls 50 30 20 and 10 years of local events in Muscatine. Posts mention postponed Madame Clark concert many circus acts traveling with Spaulding Rogers troupe and a calliope sounding across the city. Socials church events and residents visiting relatives fill the small town chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Clark
James Raymond
Banjo
Spaulding’s
Rogers
Calliope
City reports growing beer license revenue and taxes
Marshal Scott’s Saturday report to the city council shows beer license receipts totaling 1,166.40 with many payments still outstanding. The note suggests ongoing gains in city orders value. Also mentioned is the Center Grove Methodist Episcopal church dedication set for July 5 with morning service and love feast followed by a dedicatory address by Rev. A B Kendig. The Register notes Mr. Cook, ill in Des Moines, is believed from Muscatine or Davenport and died early Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Scott
Methodist Episcopal Church
Center Grove
Muscatine County
A. B. Kendig
Davenport
Register
Cook
Avenue House
Des Moines
Muscatine
West Liberty Social Roundup Sees Many Local Movements
Miss Maude Lane returns from Santa Barbara to visit family before heading to Chicago University for summer study. Numerous locals, including Mrs. Sarah Bounton and Miss Wilma Propst, travel for visits, business, or social events. The report notes arrivals, departures, and short sojourns of residents such as Miss Nellie Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Eckard, and Miss Olga Port, with several attending chautauqua and holiday visits in nearby towns.
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Muscatine
Lou Chesebro
Hall Heberling
Atalissa
Frank Holmes
Geo. Embree
Nellie Cuniff
Iowa City
Matt Wilson
Columbus Junction
Luse
Chicago
Ill
Parker
Redpath
West Liberty
Maude Lane
Santa Barbara
Cal
Anna Lane
Chicago University
Sarah Bounton
Clarksville
J. P. Mountain
East Third Street
Aplin
Ames
Samuel Barr
Wilma Propst
Wilton
Whitmer
Silverhorn
Do. D. Gibson
Downey
Susan Gates
Wm. Miller
Chautauqua
Thomas McCarthy
Felicitas
Cedar Rapids
Nellie Scott
A. C. Eckard
Burlington
John Conley
East Third St
George Vanatta
Reynolds
Johnson
Diana Cunningham
Springdale
Will Detwiler
J. E. McIntosh
Jacob Long
Maude Rockafellow
Olga Port
Emma Whitmer
Ally Chelf
Don Gorman
Baby
A Serious Breakdown Linked to Constipation Cures
Chronic constipation linked breakdown is addressed with Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to cure headaches stomach liver and bowel trouble. Advertisement notes 25c price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Engagement announced for Miss Jessie Rider and Dr Clyde Williams
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports the engagement of Miss Jessie Rider, formerly of Wilton, to Dr Clyde Williams. Mrs J M Rider and the Wilton community recognize the couple, noting Dr Williams' frequent visits to Wilton. The notice underscores the family's announcement of the engagement.
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Wilton
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Rider
Clyde Williams
Rider
Dr. Williams
J. M. Rider
ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Eczema and Pimples
An advertisement from E.W. Rose Med Co St Louis claims ZEMO a clean liquid for external use draws germs to the skin surface and destroys them promising permanent relief. Sample offered by the company with druggists selling ZEMO. A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street lists sale locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
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Ellaire Health
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
W. H. Graff, A. G. Bestenlehner
G. A. Riemcke
Shoe Journal
BY Journal Printing CO
L. P. Loomis
The
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Aoe
Journal Agencies
Alt
Livjer
the Iron Lord
Violet
Alf
Jessie
Scotland
Kamschatka
Ralf
John
F. W. Swan
East Second Street
Muscatine, Ia
Swan
Tremont Hall
Gal Bitzer
Olds Opera House
Journal Bulletin Board
C. Weed
C. F. Garlock
Chet Lillibridge
Molis
First Congregational Church
Mother Benedict
Decorah
Joseph Bilkey
Glenn Carlisle
George M. Dallas
Roy L. Hendrix
F. W. Hogue
George Ingham
Joseph Morrison
Ralph Neidig
E. Parish
Jessie May
Amelia
Besley's Lake
G. A. R. Post
Nellie Duncan
Edith Henderson
Pearl Maurer
Kate Daut
Elizabeth Kaufmann
Will Kaufmann
Harry Nicolaus
Fred Kaufmann
Fonda
G. L. Brumbaugh
Nannie Harley
Canton
Ohio
Chas. Brumbaugh
H. Wilson
Belle Plain
H. B. Johnson
Helen
Kansas City
S. C. Warren
J. H. Harms
Henry
Lillian
Loveland
Col
Harris
H. K. Brammein F. A. Martin
Harrison Clay
James Walton
Citizen’s Railway & Light Co
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