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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
3
New York Office at 4d West 34th Street Mono rth Bidg with Coste and A Maxwel in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
The notice lists publication schedule and delivery details. It states the Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday, the Semi Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Sunday nights, with daily city delivery by carrier and weekly price of ten cents. Annual rates shown include daily and semiweekly subscriptions.
The Journal outlines agencies around the city for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill and South Muscatine with suppliers such as Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd feet W F Miksch's Grocery End of street car track and W C A Busch's Drug Store.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Bell telephone related notice with references to business and editorial offices and a Mississippi Valley location. no clear event or outcome is discernible.
The Iowa Republican State Central Committee calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on March 15 1908 to elect four delegates and an alternate to the National convention in Chicago. District caucuses meet at 10 a.m. March 18 with separate halls, and representation is listed by counties and Cummins vote totals from 1906. Frank P. Woops signs as secretary and Frank Franke as chairman in Des Moines on January 10 1908.
A delegate convention of the voters of the Second Sigieanindate of Iowa is called for Des Moines on March 18 1908 at 10 a.m. to select two delegates and two alternates to the Republican national convention in Chicago June 16 1908. Delegates are allocated by county based on votes cast for Albert B Cummins in the 1906 general election.
Muscatine county republican convention concluded with no formal program as delegates wrestled with the unexpected senatorial question. The Saturday gathering unfolded as a spontaneous, historic event with decisions shaped by prevailing consensus among participating men.
The Muscatine county Republican gathering faced a divisive senatorial question tied to Cummins supporters. The convention, though imperfectly organized, endorsed Senator Allison reflecting the county’s sentiment and avoiding factional strife.
A circular from Prof. P. G. Holden of Ames college urges Iowa farmers to buy seed corn grown in their own county. Tests show home grown seed yields better and matures more reliably than distant imports. Farmers should select best ears from their crib and test six kernels per ear before planting.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil questions if Cummins will be a good loser and hints at next week. Cedar Falls Record notes Cummins should have kept his word with Maj. Torbert for a better spring. Marshall Town Times-Republican predicts first-time voters will become politicians after voting in the primary.
The Burlington Hawkeye questions what cause will unite two hostile GOP camps within Iowa after the senatorship vote and GOP decision at the polls.
The Burlington Gazette comments on Mr. Blythe facing multiple charges while managing his own business, noting the seeming difficulty of balancing legal obligations with personal affairs. The piece presents a tongue in cheek take on his alleged offenses and public duties.
The Keokuk Gate City argues it is better to pass the Aldrich bill than do nothing while noting the Fowler bill has no chance this year. The paper warns that no party will risk going to the people with a radical measure soon.
The Cedar Falls Gazette argues low gubernatorial interest stems from Iowa voters’ experience and belief they can govern themselves without a governor. The remark suggests public indifference to the office amid state affairs.
The Sioux City Journal notes likely continued tenure of Judge Wade as the Iowa member of the Democratic National Committee without opposition. It calls the apparent harmony within Iowa’s Democratic Party something that should not pass without notice.
The Dubuque Times Journal questions whether Cummins supporters will press undue political activity charges against State Oil Inspector Griggs for his conduct at the Burlington convention. It cites a state official leading a mob and attempting to mute republican voices, reflecting allied campaign tactics.
Morning Sun items record Mrs G A Edgar returning to Olathe Kansas and Mrs Jas Edgar leaving for Glenwood Minnesota. Miss Lela McElhinney heads to Little York Michigan. Rev C R Zimmerman visits Wayland Iowa. Mrs Grant Stafford visits Columbus Junction. Mrs Mayme D Jamison returns to Chicago. student Neil McClanahan visits mother in Morning Sun. Margaret Huffman takes civil service exam in Burlington. Susie Kilpatrick covers classes. Christian Endeavor hosts at Dr C D Trumbull’s. Music Club plans meeting with Iane Garvin. program includes quotes on music and multiple solos. Dr W S McClellan and Mrs McClellan welcome a son born March 13. S Robertson hosts friends. Dr C D Trumbull returns from Wyman Illinois where he moderated a call for Rev G A Edgar of Olathe Kansas.
William Chown and Miss Grace Stickney visited relatives in Nichols on Saturday. Ep worth League members welcomed Friday night reception at the church with about thirty five joining. Mrs. C. B. Horton and Miss Bessie McKee visited Lone Tree, Flora to resume music lessons, and Grace Chapman to Letts for a country school start. S. W. Field returns from Minnesota trip as he plans to move and begin work by April.
A collection notes deaths and events including Charles A. Spier’s death in Nicaragua from brain fever, the Clara Hine wheat cargo, March 16 1878 Muscatine items, death of Captain Eben Swett in Eastland Texas, March 1888 marriage of Charles Boekenkemp and Carrie Meyers, Roy Ringle’s malaria death, A A Brindle’s sidewalk injury, and Fry’s retirement from Hubbard Times with successor J H Lighter.
Charles F. Goddard of Chicago was in town on a brief visit when a safe in the United States Express office at Clifton Louisa County on the C R I & P Railroad was blown open last Saturday night. A large sum was stolen and, while the exact amount is unknown, the criminals are known and appear unlikely to escape detection.
Messrs. Childs and MacManigal brought home large salmon from Geneva Island last night. The Centralia Sentinel reports Col. N. A. Reed's temperance lecture. Married in this city Saturday March 16 1878 Rev A Davidson joining Andrew P. Hagstron of Galesburg Ill and Amanda S. Anderson of this place.
Camilla faces Sir Samuel in a chill confrontation that tests loyalty and money power. He recalls Ned's grave and questions her fidelity while Camilla pleads softly for gentler treatment. The exchange reveals shifting power and lingering resentment.
Betty greets Sir Samuel and Camilla as Broxbourne’s anger smolders at the gathering. Camilla jokes about a hospital for a forthcoming wedding while sensing a growing threat to her future and a change in her guarded happiness. Katherine and children hurry ahead at tea-time.
Ten named residents from Montpelier Muscatine Pleasant Prairie Blue Grass Nichols Wilton report for the federal grand jury and petit jury for the Keokuk April term. Judge Brannon and wife depart by the Firefly for Davenport. W W Lilly of this city nominated by Republicans at Burlington for county auditor.
Camilla begs for plain talk on a damp country road as Broxbourne refuses to reveal the truth. She confronts guilt over a past wrong while denying she can understand his hardships. The scene grows tense as she pleads to hear the truth privately. To Be Continued.
A historical ad notes Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for cold or cough and a preventive for consumption. Sold for 50 cents and one dollar at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Miss Helen Schriever closes spring term at No. 12 with a program featuring recitations by Edward Marten Thelma Marten Roscoe Hawkins and others plus songs and dialogues. Mt Zion church holds revival as local residents announce travel and health updates.
The Modern Brotherhood of America Bend City Lodge No. 143 meets the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Dr. E. H. King serves as President and Chas. Ryan is Secretary. Members in good standing are invited to attend.
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