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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
3
I, I. F. D. Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal, solemnly swear the stated number of copies were printed and circulated in May 1908. Subscribed and sworn before me June 1, 1908 by F. L. Bihlmeier Notary Public.
The Journal urges voters to back the straight Republican ticket in the coming election. It defends Taft and Sherman to continue Roosevelt policies, praises state ticket choices as reflecting GOP wishes, and endorses Albert F. Dawson for Congress for his proven record in Washington.
The county ticket shows a strong Republican slate with many incumbents who have proven records and fresh nominees who are well suited for their offices. The article argues the entire Republican ticket, from top to bottom, offers trustworthy choices that independents and discontented Democrats should consider supporting.
A novel excerpt from 1907 by S R Crockett. The tale follows a miner’s life and a quest within a rugged mining community. It centers on resilience, hardship, and frontier endeavor amid dangerous work and regional loyalties.
Vic Morris in Rio Tinto faces a clash with directors over a salt and water smelting trick while waiting for Janet Fowler’s letter. He muses on Vida and Miss Fowler as he adjusts to life at the works, balancing business and longing in a desert-like landscape.
Notes from fifty years past announce a Tremont hall concert by Prof. Atkins and a sermon by Rev. Woodhouse at Hiare’s hall. The C R I and M and M boards unite under one manager amid news of a Chicago election for the former road directors. Charles H. Mix named Winnebago agency agent, replacing J C Fletcher formerly in Muscatine. In a separate 30 year update, Nye's Island hunt party travels the area while a child injures fingers near the National hotel. Twenty years back, Rev W A Swain visits en route to Aledo Illinois, the Buffalo K P lodge plans Muscatine Fourth of July activities and Capt E C Peto invites local youths to the cowboy parade.
From the Davenport Gazette notes on Griswold college anniversary exercises Andee Richman of Muscatine was named poet of the evening and read Strife of Fame a roughly three hundred line poem with smooth rhythm. Chill Drury riding Jacob Butler remarks on democracy seeking power on Justice Chase.
Vic Morris finds a letter dated three weeks old hidden behind a hotel wall letter-case. He reads it and pockets envelope and contents, then hurries off to the Huelva docks with lingering anger and a touch of sunstruck mood.
Justice McNutt united Carl Koontz and Nellie M Jones of South Muscatine in a marriage last evening. Master Robert Edgerton visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs H K Edgerton in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Bertha Engel a top Elmhurst Illinois teacher visits her parents in the city. Mrs S G Shafit entertains her father A V Briggs of Winfield Iowa.
A fragment hints at a serialized narrative where a character acts with diligent, almost insect-like attentiveness, leaving readers awaiting the next installment. The line suggests a mood of teasing continuity and a quirky, observant tone.
A local report notes counterfeit dollars circling a drug store while Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store sells a dubious remedy advertised as Dr King's New Life Pills for constipation malaria and jaundice. The piece underscores consumer risk and ongoing fraud concerns.
D C Gearhart buys barber shop fixtures and takes possession July 1 while Higginbottom stays on until September. Gratton moves to Wapello to manage the Golden Eagle clothing store. Invitations go out for Halle Anne Jamison’s marriage to Oak Beck McClurkin on June 30 at the bride’s country home. Amzi White travels to Chicago for a potential operation for a family connection.
Eczema and pimples claim to vanish permanently using ZEMO a clean external liquid. The advertisement states ZEMO draws germs to the skin surface and destroys them leaving clear healthy skin. Requests samples from E W Rose Med Co St Louis Mo and notes Druggists to sell ZEMO with A W Morgan 107 West Second Street as outlet.
Robison of Olathe Kan married Wednesday evening at eight o clock in the home of C B Clark with about fifty invited guests. They will reside on a farm near Olathe Kan. Mrs C L Mosier of Toolesboro returned Tuesday from a visit with her aged mother Mrs B S Clever now living with her daughter Mrs Jennie Mallory. She attended a reunion of four surviving Clever family members Curt H Clever wife and son Herbert of Marshalltown Mrs Lulu Shearer son and daughter of Albia and Henry Clever of this place.
In Wapello Iowa on Wednesday at noon Mayme Murphy daughter of T C Murphy wed Harold Davison son of H B Davison in a quiet home ceremony attended by immediate family. Rev J E Newsom officiated. After a short trip they plan to settle in the Fannie Marshall cottage near the Christian church after July 20.
Bert Fulton and family visited the TeStrake home in Sweetland. Mrs. Mamie Miller hosted the Ladies' Sewing society. A birthday gathering honored Harry Van Camp for his 48th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shephard welcomed a daughter, and Rev. Brinton returned to Oxford after visiting Sweetland.
HrFstTerR Gold Vedal Flour delivers an exceptionally light sponge cake, impressing RacseL with its airy texture and delicate crumb. The product highlights superior leavening and consistent rise in baking tests.
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