Journal Agencies List For Readers Convenience
The Journal announces agency locations to serve its readers in the city. Agencies include East Hill at Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatine at W F Miksch’s Grocery on Oregon Street. Kecklerville Chayka’s Grocery and West Hill J H Fuller Grocery are also listed with telephone numbers for the business office and editorial office at Bell exchanges.
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East Hill
Hurlbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell
Doas
Irin Weir
May 1908 Muscatine Journal Circulation Statement
Sworn circulation statement for May shows 5 825 copies printed and circulated daily. Publisher F D Throop swears to accuracy. notary F L Bihlmeier verifies on June 1 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.
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The
Muscatine Journal
SC Ee
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Ilowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
Grit as the defining force in the fighting man
The piece extols grit as the sole driver of perseverance beyond disappointment. It contrasts gritty individuals with cowards and mules, arguing grit sustains effort, keeps optimism alive, and prevents total defeat while breath remains. It notes grit can accompany immoral men yet still fuels stubborn resilience.
Grit and Ferocity: A Poet’s Call to Persevere
A verse excerpt from an Ottumwa Courier poem urges grit and refusal to drown in adversity. It extols not giving in and pushing on despite setbacks, praising stout resolve, readiness to face danger, and the value of determined effort over recklessness.
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Ottumwn Courier
People’s Pulpit Letter on Public Saloon Petition
A Muscatine reader replies to a Journal article, defending the public release of petition signers opposing saloons. The letter argues signers deserve accountability, notes local merchants’ reluctance to patronize tied to alcohol, and condemns liquor’s impact on business and public welfare. The writer, a railroad employee, cites railway workers’ complaints about staff frequenting saloons.
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Dear
Journal
The
Anti-Saloon League
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Honorable Board of Supervisors
Saloon Critique Urges Moral Stand Against Drink
A letter decries the saloon as a societal blight arguing sobriety in all public roles from train staff to station workers. It condemns drink as the worst national curse and appeals to Muscatine residents to uphold men of character against the "death dealing traffic," signed by J. M. L. Payne.
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Cain
Muscatine
J. M. L. Payne
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
The Iron Lord is a 1907 Crockett novel excerpt by S R Crockett about miners and industry. It presents rugged labor, peril and the social world around a mining community.
Revelations in a Family Letter Readers Watch
Janet hosts a public reading of Vic Morris's letter from Spain while her father and Raif react. Vic recounts mine work and danger at Rio Tinto, cautioning about bribes and knives as Janet edits and withholds parts. The exchange hints at a broader scheme and a future continuation.
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Alf
Janet
John Fowler
Raif
Violet
John
Vic Morris
Mr. Fowler
Vic
Reminiscences of Long Ago from the Nascatine Journal
Clippings recall a 50 year old Muscatine era with Capt Height's steamer Keokuk fastest on the upper Mississippi at 23 mph. Davenport illness of Capt Myers, Dodge’s improving health, wheat deliveries to Muscatine, falling river, San Francisco's arrival to Council Bluffs, missionary preaching, and local Greenback support in Seventy-Six township.
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Height
Keokuk
Rock Island
Burlington
Mississippi River
Myers
Ben Campbell
Davenport
Dodge
Muscatine
San Francisco
Council Bluffs
Ninde
Venona
Prescott
St. Louis
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
B. H. Garrett
Twenty Years Ago Sunday June 24 Recalled
Twenty years ago today, June 24, fell on a Sunday, with events and notices from the era recalled in brief newspaper style. The fragment notes the date and weekday in a concise retrospective tone.
Wallace and Beach to Succeed Sibley and Beach Firm
A 40 years old forecast notes Wallace and Beach will take over the grocery business once known as Sibley and Beach. A freight train eastbound cut a crossing snake at Mad Creek bridge into many pieces. Muscatine academy directors elected for the next term: J. B. Dougherty, Jacob Butler, J. P. Ament, Rev. J. Armstrong, Thos. Hanna.
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Wallace and Beach
Sibley and Beach
Gamng East
Mad Creek
Muscatine Academy
Hanna and Washburn
J. B. Dougherty
Jacob Butler
J. P. Ament
Rev. J. Armstrong
Thos. Hanna
Potter's Wandering Wheelbarrow Man Heads Albany to Port
R L Potter known as the wheelbarrow pedestrian travels from Albany toward a distant destination. The quirky journey gathers curiosity as observers note his method and pace along the route.
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R. L. Potter
Albany
Social notes from Springdale and surrounding towns
Mary Ketner and daughter from Denver visited Springdale relatives and friends, former Springdale resident Mary Pearson, now planning a Europe trip after visits. Local folks J J Hamiel, Joseph Kingsbury, Foster Maxson, Miss Haldemarien and others were seen about town with church, farm, and social events noted. Several families kept busy with business calls, farming, and picnics at Todd’s park.
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Springdale
Mary Ketner
Denver
Colo
Ketner
Mary Pearson
East
Europe
Charles Large
Joseph Hodgson
Mr. Large
G. W. Walters
Web Yarrington
Rochester
Clara Fogg
Clara Pearson
Vinton
Ellyson
J. J. Hamiel
Joseph Kingsbury
Tipton
Foster Maxson
North Liberty
Haldemarien
J. J. Shreve
Ohio
Rela
Tives
Ju. S. Maxson
Albert Lempkee
Master Hall Bachefeder
Muscatine
Gertrude Rehbehn
Charles Williams
West Branch
Todd's Park
Bangs
John Worrall
Pedee
Anthony Erb
Ida Erb
Telephone Central
Renominated judge in second Iowa district by Ot tumwa Republican
Frank W. Eicchelberger, formerly of Muscatine, was renominated for judge of the second Iowa district by the Republican Judicial Convention in Ottumwa on the 2nd. F. P. Sawyer and family depart for Lake Okoboji for a few weeks. joined soon by S. G. Stein and family. Wilton boys organize to enter the National Tournament in Omaha the first week of September. Maine journalist John Mahin, editor of the Muscatine Journal, visited Iowa City and received a welcome at the Republican office.
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Frank W. Eicchelberger
Muscatine
Iowa
Ottumwa
F. P. Sawyer
Lake Okoboji
S. G. Stein
Wilton Review
Omaha
Iowa City
John Mahin
Muscatine Journal
City
Mahin
Iowa Pioneer
Masonic and Fraternal Society Meeting Schedule
Society notes list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons Webb Council No 3 Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 Knights Templar Musquitime Tribe No 95 Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No 175 Fraternal auxiliaries and Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 with officers and meeting times announced.
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E. P. Ingham
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington
A. E. Othmer
S. L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
T. I. M. S. L. Johnson, Recorder. DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
E. C. W. H. Graff
Fraternal lodge notices for Muscatine and Bend City
M W of A Muscatine Camp No 106 holds weekly meetings Tuesday evenings at Woodmen hall Olds Block J C Coster Consul J A Leyda Clerk Fraternal Banners Reserve meets first and third Wednesdays at Woodman Hall 8 p m Wm Appel President Co H Lemkau Secretary Charles Lockwood Banker M B A Bend City Lodge No 143 meets first and third Mondays at K of P building Dr E N King President Chas Ryan Secretary
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M. W
A. Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Bannbers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
H. Lemkau
Charles Lockwood
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. N. King
Chas. Ryan
Dr. Cheh. BF
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Royal Neighbors Meeting Schedule at Woodbine Camp No 142
Woodbine Camp No 142 of the Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include Emma Hoefflin as Oracle, Kate Varvin as Recorder, and Myrtle Kirk as Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.
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Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma Hoefflin
Oracle
Kate Varvin
Myrtle Kirk
Iowa Legion of Honor Reorganization Notice
The Iowa Legion of Honor reports its 1879 organization and 1901 reorganization. Argus Lodge No. 17 meets biweekly at Maccabee Hall Iowa Avenue with Dr. C. E. Crow as president and Mrs. A. C. Hopkinson as recording secretary. visiting members are welcome.
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Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
C. E. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
G. A. R. Shelby Norman Post Meets Monthly
Shelby Norman Post No. 231 of the G. A. R. meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G. A. R. hall on East Second street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J. H. Munroe Adjutant Gus Schmidt.
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Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
J. H. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
Court of Honor Muscatine Court meets Monday evenings
The Muscatine Court No. 677 of the Court of Honor meets every Monday evening in Woodman hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. J. C. Coster serves as Chancellor and H. G. Schoenig as Recorder.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
H. F. Rodman
Second
Chestnut Streets
Q. T. Howard
RE. P. Day
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
H. G. Schoenig
American Yeomen
Muscatine Homestead No
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Maccabee Halls
E. C. Ingraham
Big West Ltd
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Elma Scott
Alexander W. Scott
U. W. Fagle Lodge
U. W
K. P
Iowa Avenue
Fred Beitel
M. W
Muscatine Aerie Schedule and Welcome Note
F. O. E. Muscatine Aerie No. 815 meets every Tuesday at 8 PM in Eagle Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors are always welcome. L. E. Alkens, W. P.
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Muscatine Aerie No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
Longest Continuous Double Track Under One Management
The Grand Trunk Railway System operates the world’s longest continuous double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls, with a Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route to New York. Descriptive literature and time-tables will be mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago.
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One
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
New York
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago, Il
Electric Bitters Advertise Aid for Dyspepsia
A vintage advert claims Electric Bitters help dyspepsia with liver and kidney troubles. It asserts relief for stomach issues and promises results with no pay, offered by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
Elks Lodge Meets Mondays at Muscatine Hall
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 of B P O Elks holds weekly meetings every Monday at 9 pm in the Elks Hall located at 122 Iowa Avenue over Cook and Musser Bank. Visitors welcome. Officers listed as E R Wm J Watson and secretary John P Breen.
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B. P.O. Blas
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. PL
Knights of Pythias Meeting Notice Wyoming Lodge No 76
Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 p m in K 1 hall. Members invite visiting brethren to attend and meet with officers F W McDougal C C F L Ulhimeier K of R and S
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Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. 1
Herthins
Aos
Bretarca
F. W. McDougal
C. Cc
F. L. Ulhimeier
K. of R
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
She Journal BY Journal Printing CO
L. P. Loomis
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies
Asia
Aldo Eoro
People's Pulpit
the Iron Lord
Ss. R. Crockett
S. R. Crockett
Colon
Huelva
Spain
Miss Fowler
Rio Tinto
Kirktown
Old Dick
Glebe End Lodge
Bryan
Irongray
Calmont
Fraser
Helver
Incubus & Co
Nascatine Journal
Society
Masonic
A. F
A. M
Romona Council No. 52
Amelia Miller
Pocahontas
Martha Becke
M. P. Goff
L. E. Alkens, W. P
Chas. H. Gobble
Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Knights OF Columbus. Laurent
J. A. Bartemeier
G. Besterlehner
Fin
O. EK
Letta Shafnit
August Othmer
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