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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
3
The document asserts Circulation guarantees exceeding all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily. It lists AP membership, Iowa representation, and offices in New York and Chicago with staff names and addresses.
The notice lists delivery details for the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal with pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. It notes daily by mail annual rates and weekly carrier delivery priced per week.
The Journalies establishes city convenience agencies including East Hill and South Muscatine grocers, streetcar track end, and drug stores. Names include Clay Roeese Grocery, W. F. Miksch's Grocery, Busch's Drug Store, Keckierville Chayka's Grocery, and J. H. Fuller Grocery.
Fragmentary OCR shows Bell telephone business office and editorial office lines with stray characters and location reference to Mississippi Valley. No clear event, date, or named individuals present.
The Republicans of Muscatine county will meet Saturday March 14 1908 at the Court House Muscatine Ia at 1 30 p m to select sixteen delegates for the state convention to be held March 18 1908 and sixteen delegates to the second district congressional convention also March 18 The basis of representation is one delegate per township ward and one per twenty votes or fraction over ten cast for Albert B Cummins for governor in November 1906 with listed township ward tallies The township and ward committeemen will call caucuses in their areas for delegate selection for the convention
A Republican delegate convention for Iowa's Second Congressional District is set for Des Moines on March 18, 1908 at 10 a.m. to choose two delegates and two alternates for the Chicago Republican National Convention on June 16, 1908. Representation bases include county delegates and additional delegates per 200 votes or fraction thereof from Cummins 1906 gubernatorial tally. counties listed with specific delegate counts.
A editorial warns of growing anarchy from waves of European emigrants fueling discontent in cities. It condemns opposition to government as opposition to the people and argues government remains of, by, and for the people despite wealth puppets seizing power.
A newspaper piece denounces anarchist ideology and calls for drastic action including deportation of foreigners and punishment for violent acts. It targets red flags Emma Goldman and fringe clubs, urging suppression of foreign language publications and harsh consequences for anarchists while defending liberty within lawful bounds.
The state board of control has decided the annual high school meet will be held in Des Moines on May 22 under the auspices of three Des Moines high schools.
William R. Holmes a Yale Law School graduate and University of Iowa alumnus was convicted in Omaha of embezzling 647 dollars collected for a client. Holmes came to Omaha four years ago after completing college.
Today is Dorcas day in Eldora with many ladies sewing for the Christian orphanage in Council Bluffs. The home is aided by public spirited citizens and donors from across the state.
Grief over a December death of her child is believed to have led Mrs. Robert Sauter of Coon township Buena Vista county to shoot herself with a revolver. She left two sisters in the living room, then died upstairs almost instantly.
The Knights of Columbus recently donated a valuable set of the Catholic Encyclopedia to the Ericson Public Library in Boone. Two volumes are complete and being delivered as the work goes to press at the Ap peltons.
An epidemic of the mumps has developed at a college campus with numerous students affected and health officials investigating the outbreak for containment and vaccination guidance.
Overwork strains the kidneys and back, risking toxins in the body. The remedy promoted is Dean's Kidney Pills, with a testimonial from O. H. Strong of Muscatine Iowa praising its cure for kidney trouble and back pain.
In reminiscences from 50 and 40 years ago readers note petitions to fund a Cedar River bridge near the old suspension bridge eight miles from the city. They cite regional prosperity and trade potential if access to the market is improved. The item also mentions local ill health, travels, a pork house burglary, river ice conditions, a college sale, graduation, and staff changes at a drugstore and telephone exchange.
Thirty years ago today March 4 1878 fell on a Sunday. Brief reminiscence mentions Jacob Erb in a short historical item.
Reported disease sickens nearly a hundred students at Morningside College in Sioux City. The illness is rapidly spreading and students are not confined to rooms. Widespread exposure may force class dismissals if spread continues.
Andrew Carnegie through Rev. T. S. Cole of the Estherville Methodist Episcopal church has donated 1100 toward a new pipe organ. Trustees and organ committee have signed a contract for a 2200 organ. The brick church will cost about 25000 and be dedicated around April 1.
The Bloomington township Republicans meet in caucus at 1 30 Saturday afternoon March 7 in the grand jury room of the courthouse to choose six delegates for the republican county convention at Muscatine on March 14 1908. J C Stuart committeeman.
Republican voters of Pike township will meet in caucus on Saturday evening March 7 at Nichols town hall at 7 30 for the purpose of selecting seven delegates to the Muscatine Republican County convention to be held at Muscatine on March 14 1908. J E Hesser Committeeman.
The republican voters of Goshen township will meet in caucus on Saturday evening March 7 at Woodman hall Atalissa at 7 30 for the purpose of selecting seven delegates to the Muscatine Republican County convention to be held at Muscatine March 14 1908.
A vintage health ad promoting Havercamp's Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia described as a stomach Viper problem, claiming relief for liver and kidney issues with a price of 50 cents.
Emerson Dayton's advance on Weiss farm west of Kalona. Gee Beck injured his legs when a wheel passed over both below the knee while hay hauling. Several residents and visitors from Davenport to Riverside and Iowa City are mentioned along with travel to Des Moines and Texas.
The first prize in a Clinton cakewalk went to William Fulton and his lady from the city. Pope Leo XIII celebrated his 88th birthday yesterday and today marks the 20th anniversary of his elevation to the papal throne. Rev. J W Hackley united W R Peiffer and Miss Kate E Shilling at the Methodist parsonage yesterday. Edward B Molis returned last night from a two week business trip to Washington DC.
In a cab, Haverford explains Katherine Grainger’s late guardian chain from Gerald Baynhurst to his mother, revealing Katherine’s aunt by marriage and the mystery of her early life as he brings old letters and papers for clues about her past.
Katherine Grainger reflects on her fragile state and gratitude toward Rupert Haverford who quietly assists her. She confronts feelings of charity and responsibility while reaching Yelverton. A misplaced brown glove recalls the owner and renews her sense of being remembered.
Miss Grainger declines dinner to stay near the sick child Baby. Mrs. Brenton reassures the governess with remedies and a hopeful forecast for morning. Katherine laments the absence of Camilla as the party lineup tightens.
Blue Grass updates cover visits among families including Wonder, Baker, Watts, and Wagner. Illness recovery for Mrs. Thomas Agar is noted along with Kosnopfal selling a farm and planning retirement. Snowbound roads ease as mail routes resume. several relocations and farm moves are reported in the region.
The Orrine Co claims Orrine No 1 and No 2 cure chronic alcoholism with a money back guarantee. Sold in Washington DC and locally by A W Morgan Druggist. The ad targets moderate drinkers and those with progressive drinking problems.
Mr and Mrs J Milton of Rock Island spent Wednesday to Friday with the latter s parents Mr and Mrs J C Hesser Mrs Jessie Deakman from near New Boston visited her mother Mrs O McNall from Friday to Sunday Several others including Mrs H Hampton Miss Josie Schell and families were guests at local homes Edw McNall and family moved to a farm near Keithsburg and several neighbors moved onto vacated farms with multiple families changing residences
A. F. Abbott visited Muscatine from Conesville, returning Sunday morning. Marion Jones of Muscatine spent Sunday with relatives here. Risdon Tipton returned from five months in Montana. D. C. McKee family visited Iowa City. Jank Miller and James Williamson moved to a farm near Howard Kansas. Epworth League honors given to Rosa Miller. Velma Messick attended Meyer funeral. several residents carried out weekend visits.
Mrs C C Gardner and Florence hosted Miss Lillie Evestone of Canada as guests with Zella Longwell Jennie Dodds Geneva Smith Zoe Varney Kathryn Montgomery Ethel Meacham Frances Stratton Perla Battles Liberty Zimmerman Mae Mahaffa Ella Weller Mrs Sarah Topping Amy Stover The evening featured games music and refreshments The W F M S met with Miss Weller to plan a Thank Offering service March 8 Mrs J C Adams entertained 24 ladies with pink carnations Mrs Wm Shaw hosted dinner Dr liv Oldaker and family visited before moving to South Dakota The Masons hosted wives and the O E S at a Friday reception
A brief, promotional notice recounts a frightful experience with biliousness malaria and constipation quickly relieved by taking Dr. King's New Life Pills priced at 25 cents.
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