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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
3
Representatives in New York and Chicago offices named Cosic Maxwell and Payne Young as in charge. New York address 45 W Fourth Street Monolith Building, Chicago address 750 Marquette Building.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sundays. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier within the city and weekly collection at 10 cents per week. One year by mail three dollars. Semi-Weekly one year one dollar fifty.
Journal Agencies map the city districts with stores and grocers for easy reader access. East Hill includes Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street. South Muscatine features W. F. Miksch's Grocery. End of street car track lists W. Cc. A. Busch's Drug Store. Hershey arama is noted. Kecklerville shows Chayka's Grocery. West Hill lists J. H. Fuller Grocery.
Telegraphic fragmentary note lists Bell offices and telephones in Mississippi Valley area with incomplete entries. No clear event or person is identifiable from the unreadable OCR.
Publisher F D Throop declares the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 15 pages of data for February 1908. The average daily circulation is shown as 5 902 copies with a sworn notarized declaration by Frank L Bihlmeier, Notary Public, on March 2 1908.
The article reflects on the allure of winners in prize fighting and what the crowd and backers feel before a big match. It contrasts public adoration for victors with behind the scenes dynamics of athletes and their supporters.
A Muscatine band of athletes resumes home Tuesday afternoon after a remarkable basketball tour. They competed in 73 games with only nine losses, boosting Muscatine's name and inspiring civic pride. The Commercial club urges citizens to attend homecoming events and purchase banquet tickets to honor the champions.
The American battle fleet plans a Pacific leg en route to the Suez canal with a stop at a Japanese port. The government embraces the Nipponese invitation as proof of friendly ties and to counter wartime rumors and press sensationalism.
Clinton Michigan March 21 Frank McNally born in County Meade April 17 1797 will be 111 on April 17. He sailed from Castle Garden at 16 aboard a merchant ship Martin Gardner and later drove a stage coach before streetcars. He cites seafaring days and temperate habits as reasons for living past 125.
The speaker reflects on naval power and peace while noting relief at the fleet leaving a Japanese port. The comparison spans Magellan Straits passages and a Kansas cyclone, recalling the warship Maine as a historic emblem.
A Washington Democrat asserts Hearst is the top danger to the Democrats, warning that Bryan’s fall could be caused by Hearst’s influence. The quote stresses defeat should not be acknowledged, but facts point to Hearst as the decisive factor if Bryan loses.
The Fairfield Ledger quotes criticism that Iowa's state tax levy has risen from 2 to 4 mills in seven years, accusing the current administration of extravagance and saying Garst would not improve affairs due to continued public spending.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican quotes Senator Dolliver asserting most Republicans tire of factional conflicts. The editorial says this sentiment will aid Mr Carroll in a gubernatorial bid, noting he has avoided involvement in past seven years of factional struggle.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune quotes party members urging harmony after the June primaries while noting vigorous internal contest before the nominating process.
The Iowa City Citizen argues six years of factional fighting left the Republican party weaker in Iowa than before. It suggests unity in the democracy could push the majority toward vanishing point.
The Charles City Herald notes Greene county voters denied the political bosses control as a primary shift unseated Cummins aligned influence.
The Mason City Times-Herald predicts Cummins will win by at least 25 000 votes for senator and Garst will be the party’s nominee for governor.
The Keokuk Gate City editorial endorses Senator Allison for the senate, urging voters to support his campaign and promote peace. The piece frames Allison as the choice to advance stability and national harmony.
Saran Elizabeth notes the muffins she enjoyed were made using Gold Medal Flouxn flour. The line hints at a baking tip or product use mentioned in a casual exchange.
In a quiet confrontation at the fireside Katherine counsels Haverford to assert himself with Camilla. He laments Cuthbert's influence and Camilla's illness while considering taking the children to town to force a resolution. Katherine praises practical resolve as he ponders if Camilla would be happier apart. To Be Continued.
A 19th century advertisement proclaims a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh case, with endorsements from Walpins Kinnan & Marvin and others. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces, notes testimonials, and lists price and pharmacist availability.
Fifty years ago on March 7 1858 Sunday Mrs W W Scott wife of John K Scotts son and J P Freeman of this city died suddenly at Davenport aged 17 and lately married. Her remains were brought here and to be buried in the city cemetery tomorrow. L H Washburn bought the two story brick residence of Fred Dayton and Sarah corner Fifth and Oak streets for 2500 dollars. Joel Montgomery of Muscatine and Adela Lamborn were married at Centerdale Cedar County by Friends on March 7 1878.
J H Sinnett of Muscatine will spend his summer vacation from the university medical department in the Davenport office of Dr W D Middleton. Marriage licenses issued for John Houseman and Nellie Crawford and John Keating and Lizzie Friese. Al Adams resigns from Adams Express to join his father at Adams Wiles. Rev C L Stafford left for Des Moines to attend a M E church elders convention.
In room C of High School, Miss M Dallas reports all sixty pupils were never tardy this term. The note praises Miss Dallas and her students for timely attendance. Also dated marriage notices list Joseph Lesenea wed Mary E Evans on Mulberry street with Rev I K Statton, and William Ruthenberg married to Miss Hahn on March 20 with Rev H Naumann, plus Henry Mendin and Hanna Zick wed on March 21 at the German M E parsonage.
On March 16 at 3 pm Rev N A McAuley joined Charles E Covell of Sweetland Indiana and Louella Clark at the bride's parents home in Cedar County. Covell is a rising Muscatine county young man and Clark is noted in Wilton for her accomplishments. H W Huttig named vice regent of the Hoo-Hooos succeeding B L Lamb of Clinton.
The latest knitted scarf style features a shawl half as long as wide, worn as a shoulder and head covering. It is shown in a delicate pink, knitted in two chain stitches with double chain fringe along both edges, marking the waist line at the back.
A drugstore card certifies Foley's Honey and Tar will cure coughs or refund money if not effective. Claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, with no opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package. warns against substitutes. A. W. Morgan, druggist.
A mass meeting of Bloomington township Republican voters will be held at Kalorama schoolhouse Friday night March 27 at 8 oclock. Purpose is to nominate township candidates for the primary ticket and to nominate delegates to the county convention following the primary. J C Stuart Committeeman.
After years of pain Amos King of Port Byron New York found relief from a lingering sore using Bucklen's Amica Salve The remedy advertised by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is priced at 25 cents and promoted as a cure.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Flour with the boast you cannot find better and a directive not to try elsewhere. It emphasizes quality and brand loyalty, typical of mid-century grocery promotions.
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