Iowa Democrats Split Over Bryan and Prohibition Plank
The piece argues Iowa Democrats face a sharp split over presidential instructions for Bryan and a possible national prohibition plank. It notes anti Bryan sentiment within the party, a united Republican front in Iowa, and the looming influence of Hearstism and Southern pressure on platform decisions.
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Cedar Rapids
Bryan
Iowa
Cummins
Allison
Hearst
Great
Democratic Party
Local Agency Directory Then and Now
Journal Agencies list city vendors for reader convenience. East Hill area includes Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street. South Muscatine lists W F Miksch Grocery End of street car track. W C A Busch Drug Store. Hershey area includes Kecklerville Chayka Grocery. West Hill features J H Fuller Grocery.
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Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F
Bell Telephones Editorial Office Notice
Fragmentary OCR mentions Bell telephone offices and a Mississippi Valley reference. No clear event, date, or names to confirm a full item.
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Bell
Cceeseseeser
E.c
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal February 1908
The publisher F. D. Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the stated February 1908 copies. A notary public, Frank L. Bihlmeier, witnessed the sworn declaration on March 2, 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa.
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Muscatine Journal
I. F. D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Counting Chickens in Muscatine County Democrats
Muscatine county Democratic convention drew broad representation and strong attendance, yet speakers left the impression the party is misinformed or insincere. The piece urges Republican voters to stay active for a fall contest, noting the event's quality but questioning the Democrats' readiness.
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Muscatine
Muscatine County
Dr Chase Kidney Liver Pills Claim Quick Cure
Grand Rapids man testimonial says kidney liver and bowels were sluggish and inaches eased rapidly after using Dr A W Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. Ad claims 2% a box and offers free sample from the Buffalo company.
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A. W. Chase
S. B. Holden
Cass Ave
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. W Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N
Iowa Democrats Hold Fast Amid Prohibition Debate
The piece cautions about the difficulty of aiding the party in Iowa through national platform changes. It notes the Republican disaster in prohibition and the risk of nominating Bryan, which could split the Democratic Party nationally and in Iowa. Despite hope, it urges restraint and continued vigilance.
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Iowa
Denver
Bryan
Democratic Party
Twain
Cummins backlash cited by Harlan Republican
The Harlan Republican argues that reduced representation from 1906 votes would have given Allison counties a near majority in the state convention, a claim the paper uses to suggest Gov. Cummins’ influence in Iowa is waning.
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Harlan Republican
Allison
Cummins
Iowa
Odebolt Chronicle Predicts Cummins Senate Nomination
The Odebolt Chronicle forecasts Cummins securing the senate nomination by about 25,000 votes. It predicts wins in the Second through Eleventh districts and suggests he may carry one more district as well.
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Odebolt Chronicle
Cummins
Osceola Sentinel Warns Against State Demagoguery
The Osceola Sentinel argues only overconfidence and a stay at home habit can avert June 2 rebuke of the demagoguery that has prevailed in the state for two years.
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Osceola Sentinel
Convention tone steadies after tight political clash
The Fort Dodge Messenger notes a calm convention with no bitterness. Allison supporters did not press hard and Cummins backers left conceding it could have been worse.
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Fort Dodge
Allison
Cummins
County Conventions Skip E H Hubbard Despite Mentions
The Hawarden Chronicle notes that eleven of thirteen county conventions in the district made no reference to E H Hubbard. The paper highlights the lack of mention as a notable index of Hubbard’s standing among local officials.
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The
Hawarden Chronicle
E. H. Hubbard
Cummins viewed weaker in Buena Vista county now
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune notes Cummins is not as strong in Buena Vista county as two years ago, yet appears stronger at present than he will be in ten weeks.
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Storm Lake
Senatorial contest not settled says Rockwell City Advocate
The Rockwell City Advocate argues that the senatorial race is far from settled and has not properly begun, warning against assuming a conclusion.
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Rockwell City
Allison Victory Sets Tone for June Primaries
The Mason City Republican notes Allison won decisively, leaving little doubt about how the state will vote in the upcoming June primaries.
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Mason City
Allison
Cummins Criticized for Early Game Display of Strength
The Charter Oak Times comments Cummins did a very foolish thing by showing his strength too early in the game, highlighting a perceived lack of strength.
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The
Charter Oak Times
Cummins
Fontanelle Observer predicts stronger Allison enthusiasm in June
The Fontanelle Observer forecasts heightened public interest for Allison in June, signaling growing anticipation and momentum. It highlights the upcoming event and the rising enthusiasm among locals for the figure or topic named Allison.
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Allison
Fontanelle
Des Moines Capital Praises Minority at Convention
The Des Moines Capital reports the minority group at the convention behaved beautifully, commending their decorum and conduct during the event.
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Des Moines
Virile Mens Tags Highlighted by Sac Sun Opinion
A Sac Sun column questions promotion strategies, quoting that issues are best presented when associated with virile male branding. The piece notes Cummins area readership and frames the discussion around provocative labeling in public notices.
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Sac Sun
Cummins
Who is Watching Shaw Cited by Fayette Postal Card
The Fayette Postal Card asks who, if anyone, is keeping an eye on Shaw, suggesting scrutiny or interest around the figure. The note implies curiosity about oversight or attention from local observers.
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Shaw
Fayette
Cummins Machine Reaches the Winterset Garage
The Winterset Reporter notes the Cummins machine has been moved to the local garage for service. The brief item records a logistical step in the repair process with minimal detail.
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Cummins
Winterset
Itching Skin Disease Relief Promoted by Ointment
Advertises Dr Hale's Household Ointment as instantly relieving and permanently curing itching skin ailments. Claims reduction of inflammation, cooling of burning skin, and healing eruptions. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or mailed by Kenyon and Thomas Adams NY.
Bloomington Caucus Seeks Township and County Delegates
A mass meeting of Bloomington township Republicans at Kalorama school house Friday night March 27 will nominate township candidates for the primary ticket and nominate delegates to the county convention, announced by J. C. Stuart, Committeeman.
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Bloomington
Bloomington Township
Kalorama School House
J. C. Stuart
Love Comes by Stealth Into Katherine Graniger
In this chapter Katherine grapples with a powerful, forbidden attraction to a man who has left, imagining revolutions in travel and elopement. She confronts inner conflict as she masks her state, while the man contemplates schemes and future meetings, leaving the reader with a bloom of enduring, dangerous passion.
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Katherine
Katherine Graniger
Kath erine Grainger Relies on Silence to Escape Dinner
Kath erine Grainger sits alone in the dining room then goes upstairs to work while Dennis chats with her. The maid recounts life in Devonshire and muses that Sir Samuel Broxbourne may be troubling Miss Grainger, who admits feeling well yet remains shadowed. The scene ends with a cliffhanger: To Be Continued.
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Katherine Grainger
Dennis
Katherine
Miss Grainger
Devonshire
Broxbourne
Samuel
Caught In the Act And Arrested by Mr Kings New Life Pills
Medicine advertises Mr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for bilious headaches and to restore liver and bowel function. The ad promotes a 25 cent bottle from Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Mr. King
Havercamp
Reminiscences and local notices from Muscatine era
Died. On the 21st inst., Edward Lucas, 9 months 10 days, funeral from third street home Tuesday 10 a.m. Muscatine County Bible Society held anniversary at M E church with officers re-elected. McDougal and Madison Kneese building two story houses on East Eighth and Newell road. County Superintendent Covertson reports 40 teaching applicants. Iowa State University senior class on three weeks vacation with two Muscatine representatives. Mrs Barbara Kirsch dies at 73 at 215 East Sixth Street. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Neal Lie Lumpe dies at home 1723 Mulberry Street. born May 10, 1883. funeral Friday at 2 p.m.
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Edward
John W
Mary Lucas
Third Street
Muscatine County Bible Society
American Bible Society
M. E. Church
Jacob Butler, Esq
Rev. J. Harris
F. H. Stone
Covertson
Iowa State University
Muscatine
Drew Musser
PD. P. Johnson, Jr
Chicago
Will Keating
Rockford
East Sixth Street
Barbara Kirsch
Phillip
Casper
Henry Brown
J. J. Acker
Jule McCoskry
A. Molis
Charles L. Fowler
Steele City
Neb
Standard
Mulberry Street
Neallie
Fred Lumpe
Front Renovation and New National Store Planned
40 years ago Mr J Oppenheimer is adding a new front to his brick building opposite Fremont hall. One side of the occupying department will house a nation store run by Charlie Neally. Capt J H Luby resigns after long service as mail agent on the Muscatine branch. Charlie Dunsmore will serve temporarily. Abbott William Parvin dies at one month old.
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J. Oppenheimer
Fremont Hall
O. S. Terry
Nation
Charlie Neally
J. H. Luby
Muscatine
Des Moines
Charlie Dunsmore
Abbott William
John A. Parvin
Smiths to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Grandview
Thirty years ago Mr and Mrs J C Smith of Grandview will mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary next Monday the 25th inst Phil D Miller Journal correspondent with Muscatine ties wed Mary Secrist on the 3rd inst at Panora Ia The Gutherien notes Phil made a sensible choice and calls for more improvements J H
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J. C. Smith
Grandview
Phil D. Miller
Journal
Muscatine
Mary Secrist
Panora
Gutherien
Phil
J. H
Kokomo Woman Offers Free Home Remedy for Women
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has funded free treatment for women with female diseases or piles, sending 50 cent boxes and an instructional book to thousands worldwide. She invites any woman unable to find relief to write for mail order aid from 5527 Miller Building, Kokomo Indiana.
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Cora B. Miller
Morning Sun Local Social and Election Notes
Miss Mabel McElhinney and Miss Kyle visit relatives and Monmouth College. Sorosis officers elected for the coming year. U. P. S. group hosts Rev. and Mrs. Elliott. Burlington Free Methodist meet in Morning Sun. Town election set for March 30 with Republican and Democrat tickets filed.
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Morning Sun
Mabel McElhinney
Eskridge
Kan
Kyle
Monmouth College
Emma Rock
J. F. Riggs
H. Delzell
Sam Robertson
Jno. Mellinger
S. M. Paisley
Lemar
J. McCaughan
Amboy
Indiana
The
Sorosis
Inez Mellinger
D. R. Zimmerman
M. Ochiltree
Adams
Thos. Williams
W. W. Vinson
Dr. Holiday
Burlington
J. F. Holiday
Sadie Holiday
Iowa City
H. E. Curran
W. H. Hungate
P. A. Yohe
D. PD. Brodie
Bert McKinley
F. R. Wright
Frank Frazier
Letts Social Notes Include Local Visits and News
March 23 Thursday afternoon Pauline Tyte entertained Wm Norris and Anna Masonholder at the Johnite home. Anna Norris has returned to her home at Letts after caring for the Griffin family’s new baby.
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Letts
Pauline Tyte
Wm. Norris
Anna Masonrholder
Johnidte
Anna Norris
Griffin
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