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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
3
The CheJournal Printing Co publishes the city paper, claiming circulation surpasses all Muscatine rivals. Offices listed in New York Chicago and Muscatine with staff in charge at each location.
The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday and the Sewl Weekly Journal issues one page on Tuesday and two pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery is by carrier with weekly collection of 10 cents. yearly rates listed. Local agencies include East Hill Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Miksch's Grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Keckierville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
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Iowa Republicans announce a March 18 1908 state convention in Des Moines to elect four delegates at large for the national convention in Chicago. The meeting at 11 am follows district caucuses at 10 am with representation based on Cummins 1906 votes, and district conventions to be called with statewide support.
Joe R. Lane chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee announces a delegate convention for the Second Congressional District of Iowa to meet in Des Moines on March 18 1908 at 10 am. Delegates and alternates to the Republican national convention in Chicago June 16 1908 will be chosen with representation based on votes for Albert B Cummins at the 1906 election. The counties Clinton Johnson Muscatine and others are allotted delegate counts as specified.
The piece weighs resolutions on the senatorial question and notes Cummins and Allison factions. It says delegates should decide freely and that most Iowa Republicans will be satisfied regardless of the outcome. It also argues presidential nomination resolutions are not solely for delegates to decide.
Iowa Republicans show overwhelming support for Secretary Taft and urge delegates to vote unconditionally for Taft at Chicago. The piece warns against instructed delegations and notes Gov Hughes' Des Moines presence but calls for unity to ensure Taft's candidacy, highlighting potential faction clashes and the risk of blame for defeat.
The Clarinda Journal notes Senator Allison’s supporters will form the majority at next Wednesday’s Des Moines state convention. It points to his influence and the expectation that the primary on June 2 will settle the senatorship, urging his backers to vote to honor him and not reverse past efforts.
A Clarinda Herald note reports broad use and benefits of the King road drag by farmers near Hawleyville, noting a local gentleman’s drive to the area and favorable road conditions observed.
About a dozen hams were stolen from Dunsmore and Chambers smoke house near the gas works last Sunday evening. The thief or thieves entered by prying open the back door and waited for the smoke to dispel before taking the meat. 5S. B. Crane and Charles Page formed a partnership as 5S. B. Crane & Co. to conduct wholesale wine and liquor business. The Funny club held a pleasant meeting with ten new members initiated. A mock trial followed with Carl Barnard charged with assault upon Jay Howe. defended by Raymond W. Durkee. verdict guilty. A telegram from Los Angeles announces the death of Irving Junkin, son of Mrs. Susan Junkin, leaving a wife and son aged four. EK. P. Day, John Sterneman and P. J. Mackey were among last night’s arrivals.
Iowa conventions and delegates shift away from Cummins as readiness for Allison grows. The Cummins machine faced overwork two years ago and now shows strain, with plans to discard if indicators prove reliable.
The Iowa governor candidate theme emphasizes keeping promises as the Republican convention in Des Moines approaches. The line about “I intend to keep my word” underlines the party’s appeal to tradition and trust.
A Dunlap Herald reader suggests the prominent auto race is likely a deliberate scheme by the Alli son faction to divert attention from their anti Cummins campaign.
The piece uses colorful language to describe how oaths interrupt a story and compares it to dragging a bouquet through a dirty stove pipe, implying disruption of flow and tone.
The association named Mrs. M. S. Robbins as president. Vice presidents are Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Wellie. Recording secretary is Mrs. G. W. Dillaway. Corresponding secretary Mrs. John Mahin. Treasurer Mrs. R. Burter. Board of Managers include Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Betta, Mrs. Neidig, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Underwood, and Mrs. Ogilvie representing local churches.
State news in brief shows Polk county spent 7 080 to care for its poor in 1907 per the overseer of the poor report filed with the board of supervisors. Groceries totaled 2 276 99, coal 1 871, rent 1 788, transportation 330 36, miscellaneous 566 95, with total spending up 446 04 from the prior year.
Mrs. Bessie Callins-Davis of Des Moines died from infection after being shot in the right leg by her husband on February 16. Officers arrested Davis at Methodist hospital shortly after her death and jailed him.
After forty years of roaming America Frank Johnson of Lahome Sweden died in Des Moines, alone and unaware riches awaited him back home. He was found dead in his bed at the Morgan hotel.
Tabernacle revival meetings in Shenandoah fill a 2000 capacity structure erected in the street. Evangelists Hart and Magann lead services nightly for two weeks with expected strong results.
Stanley Hunter of Maquoketa suffered a severe left arm injury when his hand was caught in a corn shredder while unloading grain. He required an amputation and was transported for medical care.
A brief note marks March 17, 1878 as a Sunday, noting the date in a retrospective historical item.
Twenty years ago a notice reports the marriage of David Blakenhorn and Martha Courtney at the First M. E. church parsonage in Muscatine on March 17. The couple hail from Lettsville and were joined by Rev. W. G. Wilson.
A report notes immediate transfer to the sanatorium where surgical aid was provided. The details emphasize prompt medical attention and subsequent care as part of the incident’s handling.
A large crayon portrait of the late Fire Chief Hacker has been secured for display at city hall. The Presbyterian Church Young People's Society marks its tenth anniversary next Sunday at 7 30 PM with a noted program and invitations extend to all. At a Des Moines reception for Gov. and Mrs. Shaw, Muscatine County guests included Mrs. G M Titus and Mrs J L Giesler with noted attire, and Mrs J L Woodhouse of Wilton wore a black satin ensemble. C H Dixon and Mary Oberhaus of East Hill were married yesterday afternoon by Rev J W Hackley of the M E church.
Health authorities in Iowa City found milk from a quarantined farm distributed to customers. The breach caused a significant scare as officials warn residents and investigate how the contamination occurred.
The funeral for Hon. Charles Aldrich was the largest in Webster City in years. Services were simple and conducted at the Kendall Young Memorial library.
An advertisement urges immediate action at the first sign of kidney or bladder trouble invoking Bright's disease and diabetes. It promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a quick cure and is signed by A. W. Morgan, druggist.
Mrs Amanda Miller of Wilton visited Mrs John Miller on Wednesday. Myrtle Weaver finished winter term on March 13 and spring term starts March 23 with Mable Brownwell as teacher. Frank Duffie won a Goodrich sewing machine at Holzhauser’s by sealed bid for 23.50. George Hunt drove to Muscatine Saturday. A Grange gathering drew a large crowd at White Prairie school house on Friday the 13th. Master Lewis Rexroth shows improvement under Dr Mason of Wilton.
In a tense scene at Yelverton Park Camilla confesses a stolen cheque plot to Sir Samuel and admits her engagement to Rupert Haverford is a mercy for her children. Broxbourne offers a month to end the arrangement while threatening disclosure if she resists.
An old advertisement touts ZEMO as a external remedy that stops itching and destroys skin germs. The copy asserts eczema yields quickly and cures permanently, listing E W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis and A W Morgan of 107 West Second Street as sellers.
In Muscatine County Iowa the district court notices that Lauren Henderson a registered pharmacist and partner at Henderson Drug Company requests a permit to purchase keep and sell intoxicating liquors at 114 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa. The petition will be filed by March 25 1998 and the hearing is set for April 7 1908 in the April term.
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