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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
3
Representatives from the Melber Iowa association are named with contact points in New York Chicago and local offices. The text lists addresses and billing charges for the organization.
Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday. Semi Weekly Journal on Tuesdays and eight pages Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier in city. weekly collection ten cents. Daily by mail one year three dollars. semi weekly by mail one year two dollars and fifty cents.
The Journal lists city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneeve Grocery East 3nd street South Muscatine W F Miksch's Grocery End of street car track W C 4 Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Keckierville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to Bell telephone offices and the Mississippi Valley region. No clear event or date is identifiable.
Sworn circulation statement lists February print and distribution figures for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher F D Throop attests to totals and averages with notary Frank L. Bihimeter validating the oath on March 2, 1908.
Washington Democrat writer Alex Miller mocks Secretary Taft for addressing Black voters. The piece condemns Taft as pandering to black voters and criticizes the Republican stance during elections, while noting Miller’s usual fair tone.
The article argues Taft spoke bluntly yet fairly to a largely black audience, praising his humane stance and leadership in eastern governance. It contends the speech reflects Taft’s fearless, honest temperament and suitability as president for the nation.
A Des Moines Register cartoon argues that any government plan will fail without good men. It stresses that elections hinge on citizens, not systems, and urges teaching civic duty to youth to produce trustworthy officials and better governance. It notes political leaders faced scrutiny and hopes for action.
The article reports President Roosevelt presses Congress to act along specific lines while accusing lawmakers of political maneuvering and fault finding, delaying essential work for the people. The piece frames a clash between the president’s agenda and congressional hesitance.
The Masonic and Foster blocks will be filled with stores including a Comstock branch from Quincy Illinois Moore and Miller move their iron and stove business Charles Evans opens wholesale grocery Garretson relocates groceries near his dry goods shop A steamer W L Ewing sold for Illinois river service A surgeon opens a new office in the Masonic building Dr J H Kulp of Davenport visits relatives and friends 20 YEARS AGO funeral of Supervisor Nichols Palm Sunday sprigs carried by Catholics Harry E Smalley leaves for Omaha office work
John Barnard announces a Muscatine County Agricultural Society meeting to be held Wednesday April 1 in the office of R. H. Mc Campbell at the courthouse. A marriage in Muscatine this afternoon March 26, 1868 united Gilbert Washburn and Wenona Fish with Rev. A. B. Robbins officiating.
30 YEARS AGO. Died Monday evening March 25, 1878 at the family residence two miles above Muscatine Caroline wife of Samuel Bamford in the sixtieth year of her age S. W. Stewart of Wilton one of the oldest settlers of that city found a four weeks old child on his door step last Saturday morning He found a family named Deem who agreed to adopt the little waif Dr Cal W Smith physician
The Webster City Freeman Tribune argues Bernard Murphy would be unsuitable for lieutenant governor. It warns Murphy could ascend to governor or appoint a U.S. senator, and fears he might appoint Blythe if given the chance.
The Waterloo Courier quotes a claim that progressive apathy will yield a political awakening similar to that of 1906, predicting future benefit from the lesson. The remark frames a cyclical rise in reform energy after quiet periods in the movement.
The Des Moines Register and Leader holds up Senator Tillman as a poor example of a senator. The Oskaloosa Herald counters that Tillman of South Carolina and Jeff Davis of Arkansas are both fruits of the primary system.
The Town City Republican reports Cummins backers would have saved effort if they had learned a month earlier that the recent convention lacked binding significance.
The Waterloo Times Tribune quotes Cummins recognizing the large democratic vote support he enjoyed in earlier campaigns and begins to assess how that support shaped his current outlook.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes that the Ohio tariff plank, paired with an Iowa safety valve, presents an attractive proposition. The article frames the combination as a favorable political move highlighting regional interests and economic policy alignment.
The Otumwa Saturday Herald admonishes the Cummins party with a blunt rebuke urging boys to accept their medicine in a strong, tone setting editorial voice. The piece frames the political dispute as a rough, rallying call to supporters.
The Davenport Times notes the achievement occurred without Allison visiting town or giving a public speech.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette calls the platform solid and solidifies support by noting its strong elements. The comment reflects editorial confidence in the proposal and its potential impact locally.
Grand jury orders two indictments against Martin E. Davis of Des Moines. One accuses him of first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife. The other charges assault to commit murder for shooting City Physician J E Miller in the lung.
W. C. Elliott of Audubon is named to the seventeenth senatorial district to succeed Senator Frank Hopkins who is running for state auditor. The district covers Dallas Guthrie and Audubon counties.
Ten years ago Mrs Mary Bothe and her daughter Etta stayed with Mrs C H Sterneman in Muscatine before returning to Wapello. Mrs Harry McKay has come home from Rock Island after being called by her sister’s illness George H Waltz, a Muscatine boy, now works as freight and ticket agent for Henderson Kentucky based C R I & P Railroad and enjoys reading the Muscatine Journal.
One hundred fifty workmen from Ottumwa Box Car Loader and Ottumwa Bridge allied industries struck after notice of a 5 percent wage cut set for April 1. The companies anticipate an early settlement.
Oska loosa announces the resignation of Prof. Filmer H. Gifford from Penn College where he served as financial agent for ten years. He has been part of the college community since his graduation in 1885.
Alva Ripley of near Auburn died after a hog bite while feeding swine. He had just arrived from Tennessee a week earlier to work on his brother’s stock farm in Iowa.
A man claiming to be Frank Morgan a Creston horse buyer passed fake checks on Keokuk hotels and fled before authorities uncovered the fraud.
A daring attempt to burn the J. W. Allington pop factory and bottling plant was frustrated at Webster City. The blaze was extinguished before major damage occurred and investigators could not identify the perpetrator.
Dr. F W Parsons resigns as pastor of the Baptist church in Mason City effective immediately. He served six years in Mason City and came from Marshalltown to assume the Moravia California church leadership.
A mass meeting of Bloomington township Republican voters will be held at Kalorama school house Friday night March 27 at 8 oclock to nominate township candidates for the primary ticket and delegates to the county convention. J C Stuart Committeeman.
Chicago March 26 A reformer Rev M C Hartzell linked to mayoral graft claims hires Jacob Maroon ey to gather evidence. Marooney and associates collect money while Hartzell unknowingly spreads slander about the mayor. Grand jury has returned true bills against Marooney Mullaney Schindler and Gehrke with possible indictment of Hartzell.
In a dim drawing room Katherine confronts Broxbourne after he arrives by Mrs. Lancing's supposed appointment. She suspects a ruse while waiting for news as a cab brings a letter and a servant offers tea. Tension rises as Sir Samuel presses for truth and Katherine guards her emotions.
Katherine arrives seeking news of a friend, learning Mrs Lancing has wed Cuthbert Barnhurst just after dawn. Broxbourne dismisses the affair and warns the mood is dangerous as Katherine protests the betrayal and the truth remains unclear. To be continued.
A vintage druggist notice certifies Foley's Honey and Tar as refundable if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, and contains no opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package. A. W. Morgan, druggist.
In Lone Tree Iowa mourns with Rev J K Ballou on the death of his wife in Sioux City. Community notes report church improvements at the Methodist church including a new cork carpet and cleaning. Local visits and family news mention Miss Ella Stonebarger Mrs A H DeLane and travel to Wellman Pleasant Valley and Burlington. School closes Friday for a week and the Y Book Club will meet Friday evening at Mrs H Buell's home.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the cure for coughs and colds. It lists prices at 50 cents and one dollar and credits Haverkamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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