Representative addresses and charges listed in notices
New York Alice-ad W. Sal St. Mowo ib Bidg details cost and charges. Chicago Office 760 Marquette Building Payne & Young i6 charge.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
3
Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal Subscription Rates
The Daily Journal is issued every evening Monday through Saturday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued Tuesday and Friday nights with pages. Daily by carrier in city and weekly collection rate listed. Mail subscription one year cost nine dollars and thirty cents. Semi weekly one year costs one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Yes Suesday
Pages
Ooe
City business directory agencies listed for readers
The Journal lists local agencies for convenience including East Hill and East 2nd street with Clay Kneese Grocery, W F Miksch's Grocery, a street car track end, W C A Busch's Drug Store, Hershey Avenue, Keckierville with Chayka's Grocery, West Hill and J H Fuller Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Keckierville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell Offices and Wilesissippi Valley Note December 27 2000
Editorial and business office references appear for Bell and the Wilesissippi Valley with a date pattern 12 27 2000 and numbers 80 200 and minus values. The fragment notes organizational associations and possible financial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Wilesissippi Valley
County Convention Call by Muscatine Republicans
The Republicans of Muscatine county convene Saturday March 14 1908 at 1 30 pm at the Court House Muscatine Iowa to elect sixteen delegates to the state convention and sixteen to the second district congressional convention. Representation is based on one delegate per township ward plus one per twenty votes over ten for Albert B Cummins governor 1906. Committees will organize caucuses in each township and ward to select delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Court House
Muscatine
Ila
Albert B. Cummins
Bloomington
Gener
Sceaewe
Fruitland Township
Fulton
Goshen Township
Lake Township
Montpelier Township
Moscow Township
Pike Township
Muscatine, 4Th Ward
Icsusindies Tien
Iowa
Maines
Chicago
Pormene
Clinton Town
Jackson
Johnson
Muscatine Scott
Lane to Chair Republican Congressional Committee
Joe R. Lane is named chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee amid party organization moves. The appointment signals a shift in leadership as Republican efforts coordinate candidate support and policy outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Lane
Republican Congressional Committee
Cost in Blood Prompts Fire Safety Demands in Cleveland
A highly charged editorial condemns the Collinwood school fire tragedy in Cleveland in which more than 150 children aged 9 to 12 died. It draws lessons from the Iroquois theatre blaze and the Gen Slocum incident, urging stricter fire codes, safer exits, and accountability for those responsible for public buildings. The piece warns that neglect endangers schools, theatres, churches, and assembly halls, urging Muscatine officials to ensure comprehensive fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Slocum
Slocum
Collingwood
Muscatine
Damocles
New Armory Dedicated In Lincoln Ceremony
Lincoln armory House for Company I dedicated with pomp. Boone’s new $18 000 home hosts Company I as visitors from Fort Dodge Ames and nearby towns attend ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boone
Fort Dodge
Ames
Lectures and elections from local archives
Reminiscences of long ago record J B Rider of Wapello to lecture at Tremont hall and Joseph Barker to begin a series of lectures in Muscatine starting March 12. An April 5 vote will decide a Cedar River bridge tax. 40 years ago notes report demolition of the old Congregational church for a new residence and list municipal election winners. 30 years ago items note O R Cowles moving to clerk job in Washington and G O Pierce publishing the Scientific Farmer weekly in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rider
Wapello
Louisa County
Tremont Hall
Joseph Barker
Muscatine
Cedar River
Congregational
Fourth and
Sycamore Streets
C. A. Hatch
William M. McElroy
Sweetland Township
Local items and community notes reflect era events
Twenty years ago March 5 Sunday reports include Will Hennessey a Burlington brakeman heading to Cedar Rapids for treatment after a lung hemorrhage. Carrie Butler pastor of Friends church South Muscatine returns to charge while her mother improves. Cedar street school girls form the W. A. S. club with a Maine disaster reading planned at Jessie Collins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hennessey
Burlington Road
Cedar Rapids
Carrie Butler
Friends Church
South Muscatine
Jessie Collins
Maine
Governor Cummins Addresses Crowd in Large Drill Hall
A 60 by 100 foot building with a 60 by 85 foot drill hall was crowded to hear Governor Cummins speak, highlighting the event's scale and setting in a spacious venue.
Aged Woman Rescues Husband From Burning Home
A 70 year old woman, Mrs Tim Turpit, braved smoke and fire to pull her husband from a blazing Clarksville residence. The couple woke in night clothes and escaped. The husband returned for a purse with $25. she reentered the flames to rescue him when he did not emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Turpit
Clarksville
Township Caucus Plans Delegates and Ticket
Township residents will meet in caucus at the Mount Grove school house on Tuesday March 10 at 3 o'clock to choose seven delegates for the county convention in Muscatine on Saturday March 14 and to nominate a township ticket by petition. J. H. Van Camp, Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Grove
Muscatine
J. H. van Camp
Hair turns white after railroad wreck rescue
W. H. Smith, among the victims of the Great Western wreck at East Cabin East Dubuque, endured forty five minutes of agony as rescuers freed him from a perilous position between tele scoping cabooses. His hair reportedly changed from iron gray to white during the wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Dubuque
W. H. Smith
Great Western
East Cabin
Pike Township Republican Caucus to Select Delegates
Pike township voters will meet in caucus Saturday March 7 at Nichols town hall at 7 30 PM to choose seven delegates to the Muscatine Republican County convention on March 14 1908. J E Hesser.
Mt Pleasant Prep For State Oratorical Contest
This week Mt Pleasant hosts the state oratorical contest with major preparations for delegates and a distinguished panel of judges. Organizers expect one of the biggest events in several years bringing notable attention and activity to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Goshen Township Republican Caucus Set for March Seventh
The republican voters of Goshen township will meet in caucus on Saturday evening March 7 at Woodman hall Atalissa at 7:30 for selecting seven delegates to the Muscatine Republican County convention on March 14 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Township
C. Cloxen
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Muscatine
Nineteenth District Knights of Pythias Convention in Iowa City
The annual convention of the Nineteenth district of Iowa Knights of Pythias is held in Iowa City today with several hundred expected in attendance. Grand Chancellor Bilby will attend as initiation in the third degree is planned and instructional work will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Knights of Pythias
Iowa City
Bilby
Moscow Township Caucus Sets Delegates for Muscatine County Convention
Moscow township republican voters will meet in caucus on Thursday March 12 at 2 30 to select five delegates to the Muscatine republican county convention to be S M Hoskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow Township
Muscatine
S. M. Hoskins
Synod set for April in Dubuque cathedral
Archbishop Keane announced to the diocese that the triennial synod will be held at the Dubuque cathedral on April 2. The gathering will relay a papal message on recent legislation and the need for possible further measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Dubuque
Foley's Urine Laxative Guarantee Ad
Foley's Urine Laxative is sold under a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any form of indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. A. W. Morgan druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Brooks
Marshall
C. E. Brooks
Local notices and moves from Mannon area
Miss Laura Mason visits relatives near Mannon. Epworth League Leap Year social raises funds. Quarterly meetings cancel Sunday chapel services due to New Boston meetings. New baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Litcitn. Mrs. Sloan travels to Monmouth for a sister's death. Families move within the area with several name exchanges and relocations including Kerch, Stottler, Charlie Welch, Jessie Willitts, and Mrs. Kate Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannon
Laura Mason
Joy
Omer Childs
New Boston
Bustard
Mannon Hall
Epworth League
Lewis Litcitn
Lee Sloan
Monmouth
Wm. Welch
Kerch
Eliza
Stottler
Charlie Welch
Jessie Willitts
Perryton
Kate Bear
Manion
John Deeds Farm
Ottumwa Man Cleared in River Clothes Mystery
Frank Blachly of Ottumwa returns from Des Moines after clothes found on river banks sparked suicide fears. He asserts the garments were stolen and placed there, clearing him of any self harm implication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blachly
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Waterloo jury finds Stager not guilty in rape case
After hours of deliberation the Waterloo jury in the state of Iowa versus Daniel Stager returned a verdict of not guilty on charges of rape involving a 6-year-old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
State of Iowa
Daniel Stager
Cedar Township Republican Caucus Notice
Cedar Township voters meet at Cedar Center Schoolhouse Saturday March 7 at 7 30 p m to select delegates to the Muscatine Republican convention in Muscatine Iowa March 14 1908 J F Williams Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
Cedar Center
Muscatine
J. F. Williams
Bloomington Republicans to Caucus for Delegates
Bloomington township republicans will meet in caucus at 1 30 o clock Saturday afternoon March 7 in the grand jury room of the court house to select six delegates to the republican county convention at Muscatine March 14 1908 announced by J C Stuart Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington Township
Court House
Muscatine
J. C. Stuart
Seventy-Six Township Caucus to Nominate Delegates
Republican voters of Seventy-Six township will meet in caucus at 2 30 p m on March 7 at No 4 school house to choose three delegates to the Muscatine county convention to be held March 14 1908. F A Runyon,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventy-Six Township
Seventy- Six Township
Muscatine
F. A. Runyon
Camilla's Absence Deepens Household Tensions At Lea Abbey
In the mansion Katherine tends to the children while Rupert Haverford arrives with gifts and promises to help. Mrs. Brenton fears Camilla Bardolph’s delayed visit and the two women weigh past resentments tied to Gerald Baynhurst’s sister. The chapter ends with Rupert’s quiet resolve and a hint of future trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Brenton
Rupert
Lea Abbey
Bardolphs
Bardolphs,’’ Mrs. Brenton
Pamela
Camilla
Pamela Bardolph
Katherine
Mrs. Brenton
Mr. Haverford
Rupert Haverford
Haverford
Baby
Dennis
Katherine Grainger
Mrs. Baynhurst
Octavia Raynhurst
Gerald Baynhurst
Oakville Tax Debate Loops Through Wapello Board Session
Wapello board of supervisors meets as Oakville residents protest taxation rules for property inside and outside the corporation. Visitors from New Boston and Keithsburg observe the discussion while local residents travel and update on family matters and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Board of Supervisors
Oakville
Corporation of
New Boston
Keithsburg
W. C. Williams
Mediapolis
Ed Eversmeyer
G. W. Jackson
Ellinwood
Kan
Grandview
Hallie Mosier
Iowa City
C. L. Mosier
D. E. Barrick
Kirkwood
Ill
Local residents visit kin and recount travel and rail wreck
Morning Sun community notes visitors including Mrs. Charles Clark and Mrs. A M Dodder. J W Warnstaff returns after 36 years away, sharing reminiscences of Idaho, Ft Leavenworth and Ft Custer. A Iowa Central wreck east of Morning Sun injures crews and damages three engines, with losses estimated up to 76000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
L. B. Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
C. P. Johnson
A. M. Dodder
Grandview
Nichols
J. W. Warnstaff
Sac City
Far West
Idaho
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Custer
Custer
Warnstaffs
Wapello
J. B. Willard
Winfield
Kan
Wm. Mayme
Toolsboro
Kansas
George Potter
Enoch Potter
Mary A. Cook
Williamsburg
E. B. Cook
W. S. Otto
Imperial
Neb
Iowa Central
Morning Sun
Honey Creek Bridge
Newport
H. B. Davison
Muscatine
J. Linn Hoopes
Edward Cushman
Washington, D. C
L. A. Reiley
W. T. Bothe
Harriet
Katherine Emiy
Mr. Bothe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott
the Journal BY Journal Printing CO
BF. D. Throop
L. P. Loomis
Weaver
The
Associated Press
Wallover
Lee Newspaper
Sylubale
Melberluwa Lveng Press Associativ
Journal Agencies
Ree
Iroquois Theatre
Cleveland
State News
New Armory
the Muscatine’s Journal
E. Klein
William Leffingwell
M. Block
William Gordon
William Spring
W. Chambers
C. Kegel
John Keckler
Nichols Town Hall
J. E. Hesser
Republicans
Sweetland
Grand Opera House
Askin-Singer Company, Inc
Salisbury
SI PyllNoise
LSTAR
AST Ghorus
BY Maria Albanesi
Cystaia
C. E. Laflin
Prop
Search the Muscatine Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Muscatine Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.