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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies City Convenience List
The Journal lists area agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track and W C A Buschs Drug Store. Hershey won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
W. C. A. Busch
Hershey
Telegraph and Bell Office Listings in Mississippi Valley
Fragmentary OCR shows listings for telephones and business office of Bell in the Mississippi Valley area. The readable items mention editorial and office references with unclear dates or addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal February 1908
Sworn statement by F. D. Throop publisher declaring the Muscatine Journal’s February 1908 circulation totals. Notary Frank L. Bihlmeier sworn March 2, 1908.
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Muscatine Journal
D. Throop
The
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Be American President Roosevelt Unite Labor Question
The nation faces strife rumors as President Roosevelt prepares a message to Congress this week. The Civic Federation proposal, after talks with the AFL and the President, raises the first official question of union labor organizations and their status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Civic Federation
American Federation and Labor
United States
Be American and Strong to Do Right in Columbia
A speaker urges calmness and wisdom as citizens await the President's message to Congress. He urges fairness, brotherly love, and belief that others may be honest in differing opinions, emphasizing practical equality and unity for the country and Columbia.
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Congress
Columbia
Cummins Sees Roosevelt Nomination as Possible Reconsideration
The Iowa governor suggests President Roosevelt might reconsider a Taft nomination if circumstances block Taft. He cites Roosevelt could accept if delegates favored him, while criticizing Hughes forces and noting a split with New York backers. He defends free choice to change stance.
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Gov. Cummins
New York City
Gotham Iown Club
Taft
New York
Hughes
Register
Cummins
Roosevelt
Iowa
Uncle Gassoway’s Odd Path to Spending Wealth
After a failed bid for office, Uncle Gassoway somehow still retains about fifty million in available funds and moves on to new ventures. The fragment hints at an ambitious spending spree following the political setback.
Old Gentleman Seeks Foreign Grandson In Law
The discussion centers on a bachelor plan failing as courtship turns private and daughters are not invited to help pick a spender. The old man now hopes for a titled foreign grandson in law to better stash his hoard than building libraries. A reference hints at Andy’s wish to die poor if he lives long enough and mentions a young granddaughter.
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Andy
China Reasserts Voice Amid Japan Tensions
The piece notes China waking to speak up to Japan and seeking access to U.S. fleet visits, mirroring Japan in assertive actions and requests. It frames China’s push as a response to regional friction and displays a cautious U.S. stance.
Forgotten Promoter Croker Recalled in Dublin Dispatches
Last week reports from Dublin label Richard Croker a promoter once described as a Tammany boss in New York, noting how swiftly even greats fade from memory. The item reflects on Croker's notoriety and the press framing of his past influence.
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St. Patrick's Day
Dublin
Richard Croker
Tammany
New York
Spring Open Season for Twisters Across the Country
The piece notes cy clones in the South begin work signaling the arrival of spring and looming twister season nationwide as severe weather becomes likely in coming weeks.
Anna's Return Weighs Customs Plan for Poodle Follow
The note asks Anna to arrange with customs officials to keep her poodles from following her home, expressing conditional acceptance of her return if the dogs are handled properly. It reflects family concern about pet travel and border procedures.
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Anna
Humorous jab as Times Republican spurns medicine plot
The Humboldt Independent mocks the Marshalltown Times-Republican for reacting to a past Perkins men scheme. It says the medicine may be strong and nauseating to Fritz but is advised to improve the patient’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Independent
Marshalltown Times- Republican
Third plank of tariff revision condemned by Marion Register
The Marion Register calls the tariff revision plank irrelevant and imputes the party is misrepresented before Indiana voters. It says the plank will be forgotten after the national convention and repudiated by every William McKinley Republican in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Register
Rathbun
the Register
Wm. McKinley
Cummins Friends Backing Gov in Convention Draws Fire
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes Cummins supporters erred in the county and district conventions by backing resolutions favorable to the governor’s election to the senate. The paper says the move gave standpatters a pretext to push Allison resolutions in the state convention.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Cummins
Senate
Allison
Democrats Entering Republican Primaries Rumored Tactic
The Monticello Express doubts Democrats will enter the June Republican primaries to aid Cummins. It argues they gain little from him beyond a few smiles, an encouraging word on Canadian reciprocity, and a tariff ripping threat.
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The
Monticello Express
Cummins
Hawkeye criticizes Press on Cummins and Allison stance
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye asserts the Manchester Press errs in saying people love Cummins less than Allison. It contends Iowa's three term governor is losing ground on his merits and that many Republicans who once supported Communism have lost respect for his leadership.
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Mt. Vernon
Standpatters Allegedly Run Off With Goods In Iowa Falls
The Iowa Falls Citizen reports a heated political clash with standpatters accused of snatching party assets. The paper notes the fight to reclaim the goods and an upcoming highly contested race.
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Iowa Falls
Man who kicks on politics at convention after election time
The Britt Tribune notes a critic who claims actions against politics are strongest after officers are installed, alleging those who rest during conventions and elections end up hardest in disputes.
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The
Britt Tribune
Cedar Falls Gazette Warns Against Drunken Victory
The Cedar Falls Gazette cautions readers not to celebrate victory too soon or indulge in excess, warning that overconfidence could jeopardize the larger achievement.
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The
Cedar Falls
Ames Times Quote On The Cummins Machine In Motion
The Ames Times columnist declares the Cummins machine is on the run and urges keep it going, signaling ongoing progress and momentum.
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Cummins
The
Ames Times
Cummins Urged to Withdraw Says Grinnell Herald
The Grinnell Herald states that it is clear Cummins ought to withdraw, urging action amid ongoing controversy.
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Cummins
The
Grinnell Herald
Grapes Sour Rally Spotted in Keokuk Paper
The Keokuk Gate City notes sour grapes commentary in a brief newspaper snippet. It highlights public sentiment and local tone without naming individuals or events.
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Keokuk Gate City
Follows Husband to Grave as Wife Dies Soon After
Christian Ehrhardt of Logan dies at an advanced age of 80 years. Within twenty minutes after the funeral at the cemetery his widow dies, leaving five children. Both long residents of the area and the couple were noted figures in the community.
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Christian Ehrhardt
Logan
Date For Picnic Set The Northeastern Iowa Picnic
The Northeastern Iowa Picnic association directors set the date for the community event. Details include location plans and anticipated attendance as they coordinate with local organizations for the gathering.
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Northeastern Iowa Picnic Association
The
Mod
Stabbing in Irish boarding house shocks Muscatine
Reminiscences recall a stabbing when Michael Banfield attacked Thomas Lamb in an Irish boarding house near Mason's hotel. Lamb, from Wilton, came to take his brother whose wagon was smashed on the railroad. The injury is to the right groin and may be fatal.
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Michael Banfield
Thomas Lamb
Mason's Hotel
Lamb
Wilton
Fairport
East Seventh Street
Mulberry
Shipment of Cattle and Bashaw Stallion Sale Notice
Ten years ago a shipment of 32 head of fat cattle averaging 1,400 pounds each was sent to Chicago, fed and shipped by C Weed Esq. He reports the Bashaw stallion sold for 1,000 dollars to Sherman Perry for S W Wheelock of Moline Ill. W Weed retains the black stallion and yearling Bashaw colts. The Pine Creek Bridge will likely require 2,500 dollars for repairs after a pier settlement caused its fall.
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Chicago
C. Weed, Esq
Sherman Perry
S. W. Wheelock, Esq
Moline
Ill
Greenbacks
Pine Creek
J. C. Farrand
Thirty Years Ago March 24 1878 Sunday
A historical note marks March 24 1878 as a Sunday, noting it occurred exactly thirty years prior on a Sunday.
County W. C. T. U. Convention Observed
A county gathering of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union marked its twentieth year with local delegates, speakers, and plans for continuing temperance advocacy through community outreach and charity work.
Woodmen of America Plans Waterloo Picnic Date
The Woodmen of America group with over 10 000 members set the next annual picnic in Waterloo for June 25. It is expected to draw the largest attendance in the city and carry prizes totaling 1500 dollars for various events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Woodmen of America
Waterloo
Victim Recovers After Poisoning From Colored Hose
B H Kersker a Cincinnati commercial traveler spent a week in Council Bluffs Hospital after poisoning from colored hose. He left for home to recover, noting the left shoe rubbing the heel caused inflammation and the coloring matter infected the abrasion.
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B. H. Kersker
Cincinnati
Council Bluffs
Kersker
Wilkinson Invited to Washington Conference on Waterways
Thomas Wilkinson of Burlington, president of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association, received a personal invitation from President Roosevelt to Washington for a May conference with the president and others on the nation’s waterways and their improvement. The meeting will supplement a prior governors conference held earlier.
Illinois Central to install telephone links in Midwest
Authorities announce Illinois Central will replace telegraph operators with telephone service from Fort Dodge to Sioux City and between Waterloo and Omaha. The system, already in use between Chicago and Kankakee, aims to streamline communications and cut payrolls.
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Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Waterloo
Omaha
Chicago
Kankakee
Presbytery Meeting Set for Sioux City April 13 15
The spring gathering of the Sioux City Presbytery will take place April 13 to 15. Counties served include Lyon Osceola Sioux O Brien Plymouth Cherokee Buena Vista Woodbury Ida Sac Monona and Crawford. The Presbyterian Women s Home and Foreign Missionary societies will conduct sessions during the event.
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Presbytery
Sioux City
Lyon
Osceola
Sioux
O’brien
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Woodbury
Ida, Sac
Monona
Crawford
Presbyterian Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
New Hospital Planned for Sioux City Churches
Members of Methodist Episcopal churches in Sioux City consider building a fifth hospital costing about 190000 dollars. The plan will be presented to congregations soon and a canvass for subscriptions has begun.
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Sioux City
Students To Open Altoona Mt Vernon Hotel
The Altoona hotel at Mt. Vernon will open on or before March 28 with two students managing. One dining room will serve the student trade and the other the transient trade.
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Altoona
Mt. Vernon
Royal Arcanum Grand Lodge Meet in Boone
The Grand Lodge of the Royal Arcanum will convene in Boone on April 14 and 15 with a program featuring many of the state's leading men.
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Grand Lodge
Boone
Grand Lodge of the Royal Arcanum
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised at Havercamp’s
An ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as painless regulators that strengthen you with a guarantee. The notice appears from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store, touting a first dose offer and health claims.
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Dr. King
Havercamp’s
ZEMO Promises Quick Skin Cure for Eczema and Pimples
An advertisement proclaims ZEMO a clean liquid for external use that draws germs to the surface and destroys them to leave clear healthy skin. It invites readers to write E. W. Rose Med. Co. St. Louis Missouri for a sample and notes that all druggists sell ZEMO through A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZEMO
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Pension Rise For Ira G. Baker Of West Liberty
Ira G. Baker of West Liberty has been granted a pension increase from four to eight dollars a month. Roy Smith returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting relatives. A. J. Whitney and Marge Lowell arrived from Rock Island as dredging began today. William Martin of Huttigs Sash and Door suffered a cut left little finger when his hand was caught in a universal wood work machine. he was taken to Dr. Deans office for treatment.
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Ira G. Baker
West Liberty
Roy Smith
Cedar Rapids
A. J. Whitney
Marge Lowell
Rock Island
William Martin
Huttig
Sash and Door Company
Universal Woodwork
Dean
Love and doubt haunt a woman awaiting a London trip
Katherine weighs Camilla's impact on Haverford and Dennis frets over Sir Samuel's attention. Katherine resolves to travel to London as a letter from Lea Abbey arrives, heightening her fear and paranoia in a tense domestic scene.
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Camila
London
Katherine
Lea Abbey
Letter Triggers Mystery as Katherine Pursues London
Katherine Grainger reads a hastily written note from Camilla admitting a bold step and a departure to London. Suspecting Dennis’s charity and Lea Abbey’s disclosures, she resolves to follow, aligning past hints with a midnight train connection at a junction toward London.
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Camilla
Katherine
London
Kathie
Agnes
C. L
Katherine Grainger
Dennis
Iennis
Lea Abbey
Yelverton
Swaile Junction
G A K R Headly Cartins Meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
G A KR Heady Cartins and Shelly Nukman Unit No 281 hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month at GU A it Gal on least Second Street. Visiting members are welcome, with Commander J Abuuree and Adjutant Gus Schmidt listed.
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G. A. KR
Heady Cartins
Shelly Nukman
GU. A
Fr O B E Muscatin Aerie Meets Weekly at Eagle Lodge
Fr O B E Muscatin Aerie No 815 holds weekly meetings each Tuesday at 5 o'clock in Eagle Lodge hall above the Dunbar restaurant. Visitors always welcome. L E Alkens, W P.
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Fr. O. BE. Muscatin
AERIE
Eagie Lodge Hall
Dunbar
L. E. Alkens
W. P
B. P.O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
OL Elks
Klas Hall
Lane Avenue
Cook
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