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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
3
Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal Circulation Details
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal runs Friday nights and consists of 10 pages. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and options for yearly mail at 8 dollars. Agencies listed at East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street. South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery Ena of Street Car Track. West Hill J H Fuller Grocery. Keckierville Chayka's Grocery. W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue. Telephones listed for business and editorial offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Lucedagud
East Hill
Clay Kneese Grocery
East 2Nd
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Ena
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Keckierville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Circulation Statement for February 1908 Muscatine Journal
Sworn statement lists detailed circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal in February 1908. Totals show daily sales across multiple dates and editions with numbers such as 5,915 and 5,900, alongside regional and Sunday totals. Overall month end circulation reported at 147,550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Petia Een
Lernia
Sun
Bec
SER
Muscatine Journal circulation affidavit March 2 1908
F D Throop publisher swears the February 1908 Muscatine Journal printed and circulated a stated number of copies. Frank L Bihimeier notary public subscribes and swears to the document on March 2 1908 in Muscatine County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Wv. Throop
The
Muscatine Journal
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Ilona
Frank L. Bihimeier
Muscatine Honors Tourists With Rousing Welcome
Muscatine gave a grand homecoming to seven Tourists players after a dramatic citywide welcome. The train arrival reception at the commercial club and a banquet showcased strong civic pride and gratitude for the team’s achievement. Boost Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Railroads and Rates Near Final Constitutional Shakeup
The article notes the two cent fare issue and explains that recent Supreme Court rulings declare the North Carolina and Minnesota fare statutes unconstitutional, leaving the railroad fare question in a state of uncertainty for lay readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the United States
Two-Cent Fare Debate Reflects Equitable Rates
The author argues the two-cent fare benefits railroads without harming receipts and should endure amid legal pushback. Courts are seen as the safeguard against impulsive statutes, urging measured enforcement until laws meet wisdom and justice. The goal remains equitable railroad rates and justice for all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce
Lane
Bar talk on law careers and famous firms provokes debate
Two locals discuss career prospects in law with one noting little money in criminal law and the other naming prominent Chicago and New York corporate lawyers. The exchange highlights public interest in high profile legal figures, though not tied to the Thaw case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Iowa Press Comment on Allison Primary Strength
The Marengo Republican argues Senator Allison will perform better in the primary than at county conventions. It notes Cummins' 1906 representation reduced power of key counties, but Allison won easily and will gain influence in the primaries as sentiment shifts, with Cummins weaker before the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Allison
Cummins
Republican attacks Cheshire report on Allison endorsement
The Cedar Rapids Republican calls Cheshire minority report on Senator Allison unbecoming and hypocritical while citing the Polk county convention as an example of Cummins men acting without votes in the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Cheshire
Allison
Polk County
Cummins
Allison men win on argument at state convention
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes the Allison men had the better case at the state convention and urges Cummins supporters to mobilize for a full progressive vote at the polls in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Allison
Friends of Cummins
Cherokee County backs Cummins in June primary, predicts state
The Cherokee Times counters a forecast that Cherokee County will back Senator Allison in June. It predicts strong support for Cummins in Cherokee and statewide in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Allison
Cherokee Times
Cummins
Waterloo editorial questions Prouty win in Cummins campaign manager role
The Waterloo Times Tribune asks if Prouty has ever won a political battle as it comments on a report that the judge will serve as one of Cummins campaign managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prouty
Waterloo Times- Tribune
Cummins
Cummins Rumored Near End Of Political Power in Sibley
The Sibley Tribune suggests Cummins is near the end of his political influence as his grip appears to lessen. The remark implies shifting power dynamics and fading leadership within the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sibley Tribune
Cummins
Tremont hall pupils entertain with singing class a clippings feature
The 50 year old notes report Prof Kan's Tremont hall singing class presented an evening of entertainment with about 150 children assisted by amateur musicians. Julia Candee sang Topsy at age about 12 and Hattie Norton sang The Little Maiden. Kate Faoushee, age 9, played The New Limit. Obituary notes Mrs Will Lake, long paralyzed, died at Lake township home after returning from Kansas visit. funeral tomorrow at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Kan
Tremont Hall
Julia Candee
Hattie Norton
Kate Faoushee
Jas. S. Horton
City of Muscatine
Woodward
Cloud and van Horne
G. S. Hebb
Lettsville
Dr. Cobb
John Mahin
Muscatine
Will Lake
Kansas
Lake Township
Doan's Kidney Pills Touted In Muscatine Testimony
An Ohio based ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain caused by kidney trouble. A Muscatine Iowa resident Mrs L Bronner describes relief from back and limb pains after using the product and endorses its efficacy citing family use and local drugstore purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Olds & Hoovers start east for spring stock
Four decades ago L. W. Olds of Olds and Hoovers begins a trip east to stock up for spring trade. In Davenport the sale of 50,000 feet of lumber by Gower Hoch and King is noted as a heavy one. Rail plans and levee protections at Overman's ferry are outlined with a $3,900 funding need to extend Cedar Bottom Levee to keep the road above flood levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
L. W. Olds
Olds & Hoovers
Messrs. Gower
Hoch and King
Davenport
Kimball
Cedar Bottom Levee
Nathan Brown
Moscow Township
Cedar Bottom
Overman’s Ferry
State convention reflects old fashioned style in obituary note
The Coon Rapids Enterprise quotes the state convention as “old fashioned” while noting that decent politics will not be lost by his passing. The remark frames the deceased’s era and the party tone described in the local obituary summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coon Rapids Enterprise
Divorce Granted to Anna M Thomas in Omaha Case
Anna M. Thomas wife of Des Moines hack driver Charles C. Thomas, who was convicted five years ago of murdering Mabel Scofield, has been granted a divorce by the district court at Omaha. The decree cites her husband's felony conviction as grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Thomas
Charles C. Thomas
Des Moines
Mabel Scofield
Omaha
League to Start Campaign for Constitutional Amendment
The State Anti Saloon league will enter Decatur county March 29 for a week long campaign for the constitutional amendment. The Rev. W C Barber and the Rev. W Z Allen will open the drive in Leon on March 29 and cover the county the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Anti-Saloon League
Decatur County
W. C. Barber
W. Z. Allen
Leon
Nevada women's clubs furnish cases for city library
The federation of women's clubs at Nevada plans to furnish cases for the city library to better preserve county historical records and to provide space for Indian relics and other items of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women’s Clubs At
Nevada
Receiving Bids On Plant In Council Bluffs Water Works
W F Sapp city clerk will receive bids until 4 p m May 18 for a water works system. Separate bids will be taken for a power plant complete settling reservoirs distribution system high service reservoir. Check for 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Sapp
Council Bluffs
Webster City Association Meeting Set for April in Iowa Falls
The annual gathering of the Webster City Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers will convene at Iowa Falls on April 21 and 22. A key proposed amendment to the association constitution will be discussed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers
Iowa Falls
Gasoline Car Service Planned Between Fort Dodge and Lehigh
L. S. Cass, third vice president of the Chicago Great Western, announced at Fort Dodge that within thirty days the road would inaugurate a gasoline car service between Fort Dodge and Lehigh, a distance of twenty miles. The car will be run three round trips daily.
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L. S. Cass
Chicago
Great Western
Fort Dodge
Lehigh
Rock Island Likely to Build Mason City Forest City Line
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway completed a survey through Mason City with indications of constructing a line between Mason City and Forest City this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Mason City
Rockford Point
Forest City
Jury Detains Sniff Murder Trial Jury Secured
The jury in the second trial of A. H. Sniff editor of the Missouri Valley News charged with the murder of M. E. Grundrige has been secured. Jurors are mostly farmers and from different townships in the county, with two exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Sniff
The
Missouri Valley News
M. E. Grundrige
Rockwell City Fairboard Plans Grounds Improvements
The Rockwell City Fair association will upgrade the fair grounds at a cost of 2500 dollars. Planned additions include an amphitheater additional barns and a judges stand.
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Rockwell City Fair Association
Opposition To Hubbard Announcement By W D Bois
W D Bois issues a public statement opposing Hubbard. The release frames the election dispute and signals potential campaign maneuvering, with Bois calling for scrutiny of Hubbard’s positions and leadership. The document outlines political stakes and regional implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
W. D. Bois
Twenty Years Ago March 25 1888 Sunday Reflected
On this date twenty years ago, March 25 1888, the era marked a Sunday with events recorded in the paper noting social and local happenings of the time. The entry highlights historical context and daily life from that specific Sunday.
Evening program at A. M. E. church features song prayer and debate
Ten years ago the A. M. E. church program lists song and prayer selections by Florence A. White and Dolly White with a guitar duet by Forrest White and daughter. An affirmative and negative debate on the topic Love versus Money is scheduled. A pretty home wedding unites Arthur Zeidler and Lulu Nolte with Rev. Jacob Fath officiating. Roy Yingling plans to return from New Orleans in early April.
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Florence A. White
Dolly White
Forrest White
P. Johnson
A. Manley
Barnes
A. Seabrooks
Jacob Fath
Arthur Zeidler
William Zeidler
Lulu Nolte
Roy Yingling
New Orleans
Rumors Stir as Sheldon Seeks District GOP Nomination
Rumors spread that Sheldon will seek the Republican nomination in the Eleventh District to challenge E. H. Hubbard with potential rivals including Judge Hutchinson of Orange City.
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Sheldon
Eleventh
E. H. Hubbard
Judge Htchinson
Orange City
Interesting Contest Expected in Fifteenth Judicial District
An anticipated contest to fill the district bench vacancy follows Judge Macy of Marlan announcing retirement at the end of his term. The move opens a high stakes race for the bench in the Fifteenth Judicial District with local interest high.
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Fifteenth
Macy
Marlan
Nevada Mutual to Install 600 Line Switchboard
The Nevada Mutual Telephone company will soon install a new 600 line switchboard and make several improvements, all of which will be greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Mutual Telephone Company
Dr King’s New Discovery praised for throat and lung relief
A short health cure claim touts Dr King’s New Discovery as quickly commuting a life sentence of throat and lung trouble. The advertisement lists Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
Macmillen Brings Distinguished Chicago Orchestra Hall Recital
Francis Macmillen’s third Orchestra hall recital presented Wieniawski violin concerto in F major with notable spontaneity. The second movement Romance charmed by tone, and Sarasate Zieghnerweisen Paganini Witches Dance showcased virtuosic display. Rosina Van Dyk sang Cherubins aria and Villanelle with solid support from Richard Hagman at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Journal
Francis Macmillen
Orchestra Hall
Wieniawski
Macmillen
Sarasate
Katherine Grainger to London in a perilous dash
Katherine Grainger, fearing Camilla's mistake, travels by foot and rail to London to confront the situation. She reaches a familiar house at dawn, finds Sir Samuel Broxbourne awaiting, and prepares for confrontation as the drama continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Samuel Broxbourne
Annie
Katherine
Bloomington Republican Mass Meeting Set at Kalorama School
A mass meeting of Bloomington township Republicans will be held at Kalorama school house on Friday night March 27 at 8 o clock. Delegates to the county convention and township candidates for the primary ticket will be nominated. J C Stuart Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Bloomington Township
Kalorama School House
J. C. Stuart
The Devil Fish of Florida Waters
The manta ray, a giant devil fish, frequents Gulf Coast waters and is notably seen off a reef between Sanibel Island and San Carlos Pass. It surfaces on calm spring days, drifts with tides, and can be a formidable opponent for harpoonists seeking its head.
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Florida
Gulf Coast
Sanibel Island
San Carlos Pass
Gulf of Mexico
William Todd
Scribner
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