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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
3
Representatives, New York address at 641K St Mono Ulb bidg. includes Come & Aluaweu in Charge. Chicago Office at 7500 Marquette Building, Payne & LouLyg in Charge.
The Daily Journal prints every evening except Sunday with a semi weekly edition on Tuesday nights. Daily delivery by carrier costs ten cents per week. yearly options exist for daily and semi weekly. Agencies listed include East Hill Roeese Grocery East 2nd Street and West Hill Fuller Grocery among others.
Telephones and business offices for Bell prominent in the Mississippi Valley region face editorial attention as executives and aides review operations and communications channels amid a broader corporate reshaping.
Sworn declaration by publisher J. F. D. Throop and Notary Frank L. Bihlmeier. It lists printed copies and circulation figures for February 1908 with totals and per-page tallies.
Marshall Geer of the New York cotton exchange uses a bicycle tale to illustrate the force of working together. He recalls a tandem ride with a pretty girl during a hot August afternoon to stress cooperation over individual effort and its practical effects in daily life.
The writer recalls a past ride with a young woman who did not share the effort, urging readers to find the whirligigs in daily life and do their part. He contrasts male and female roles, argues the double standard is a tribute to womanhood, and calls for higher moral standards and personal responsibility in society.
A Kansas City Journal lay sermon responds to Billy Sunday’s questions on moral character and marriage. The writer critiques the revivalist’s approach, offers a liberal view on double standards, and argues the topic deserves public consideration despite questions about its correctness.
The Waterloo Courier argues apathy among Iowa’s people fueled anti Cummins forces as they wage a last, desperate fight. It urges residents to see the Senate needs medicine from the governor’s office and to act before the antis are defeated.
The Des Moines Capital endorses keeping the victory and favors electing four Allison men as delegates at large. It says no further sacrifices are needed from Allison supporters and notes Allison carried the state four years ago, honoring his principal opponent who did not appreciate the gesture.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports that with Allison supporters dominating the state convention, Cummins allies see the senator question as irrelevant while four delegates prepare for the national convention.
In a quiet moment Katherine Grainger reflects on Camilla Lancing and the strained family ties at Yelverton. Camilla prepares to return to London as Katherine contemplates the shift in loyalties and a growing sense of unease about her engagement. To be continued.
Chapter continues as Betty chaperones the children through meadow and woods near Yelverton. Kathie Grainger bears a heavy heart while Camilla’s presence stirs a change in the garden’s calm. The robin eggs vanish and a new life scene unfolds as the time for dreams seems to end.
The Grinnell Herald wonders if the governor will stand firmly on the party platform this year. The paper notes the risk of teetering or peeking over the edge and urges a decisive position.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise quotes locals debating the Des Moines convention. A faction backs Allison, arguing for ringing resolutions to secure support, while critics call it the Cummins approach of fighting fire with fire.
The Burlington Gazette notes growing momentum for upholding the Torbert letter despite its reputable author. The piece signals a shift in public sentiment as readers appear inclined to treat the letter as binding.
Winterset Reporter voices a stance on Republican plainness and sober judgment. Webster City Freeman-Tribune admits it misjudged Cummins as Iowans contemplate deserting him amid political shifts.
The Oft tumwa Saturday Herald notes that neither Jasper nor Wapello county delegations will be stolen this year, signaling stable party plans and anticipation for upcoming local politics.
Dr and Mrs Ralph Reese visited Crawfordsville on Sunday. Enos Davis receives help moving a barn from W Welch and son. Mary Rubsom assists at Jake Metzger’s during Mrs Metzger’s illness. Enos Davis and family were in Crawfordsville Thursday. Mrs Carson visited Bert Lemon's Monday afternoon. Homer Woods and Wilson Lemon ditched for Evan Davis. Lewis Peters dined with O Davis Saturday. Bert Lemon family spent Wednesday evening in Wyman. Welch church entertainment drew a good crowd. Mrs Robert Wheeler and daughter Nellie with Mary Peters called in Wyman Wednesday.
An advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughing and weak lungs caused by decaying lungs. It lists prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
The item recalls a steamer arriving from St Louis with wheat lumber and wagons for Kansas, a Muscatine to Kansas shipment novelty, and notes G W Dye buying new property from S B Hill. It reports a possible drowning near the levee with the witness D Adams and Jeff Bowlsby hearing cries and searching the river at Front and Chestnut streets. The drowned man is suspected to be John Young a Bohemian resident of South Muscatine.
Forty years ago Mrs Turner wife of John H Turner then of Muscatine arrived in the city by steamer Davenport for a short visit with relatives. W H Stewart and A Davidson returned from an extended eastern trip. Fred Daut of Rothschild and Bros leaves next Monday for Europe to Mainz on the Rhine for several months. West Liberty citizens plan a bank with stock taken by local business men to finance operations.
Thirty years ago the Col umbus Safeguard editor L B Coleman, recently ill for three weeks, shows improvement. Alderman Hoch remains in serious condition, causing family concern. Miss E M Branstrup plans to move soon to Mason County West Virginia.
Samuel Cohn came home Saturday evening from Colfax health resort and spent time in Des Moines during the trip, visiting acquaintances and inspecting local sights before continuing home.
Mrs Risdon Tipton formerly of Muscatine died at her Lone Tree home after a brief illness. She leaves her husband and eight children. Also notes a Junior Reading club gathering with Clement Welch and several members performing readings and songs. Fred Ranck of Moline, visiting the Leysens, has returned home.
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