Taft Candidacy Praised By Iowa Editors In Primary Debate
The Muscatine Journal reports editorials praising William Howard Taft as the best candidate for president, arguing his achievements merit study by voters. It notes Iowa Republicans should evaluate the secretary of war ahead of election day and criticizes opponents who doubt Taft’s growing appeal. The Shenandoah Sentinel Post backs Attorney General Byers for renomination citing liquor law enforcement performance.
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Payne
Nevada
Iowa
Taft
Roosevelt
Missouri
Shenandoah Sentinel Post
Byers
Sentinel Post
Daily Journal and Weekly Journal Publication Details
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection at 10 cents per week. Daily by mail is 3.00 per year. Semi-Weekly by mail 1.50 per year.
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Daily Journal
Journal Agencies City Directory Snippet
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Miksch's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
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Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Telephone office listings and editorial contact details
Telephone office and editorial contact lines including Bell company listings and Mississippi Valley. Summary highlights obscure OCR reads with numbers and department labels, indicating business office and editorial office locations and phone references.
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Bell
Cceencsenee
Mississippi Valley
Muscatine Journal circulation figure certified
The circulation statement attests that 5,902 copies of the Muscatine Journal were printed and circulated in February 1908. F D Throop signs as publisher and Frank L Bihlmeier authenticates the sworn affidavit on March 2, 1998.
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F. D. Throop
Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Sree
Sun
Wei
Is Tow a for Taft in Nevada Editor Payne Opposes Taft
In Nevada W O Payne, a veteran Iowa style standpat editor, opposed Taft at the Republican convention calling the action political finesse. He notes delegates showed little enthusiasm for Taft and that Taft buttons were scarce and cheers faint.
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Nevada
W. O. Payne
Payne
Taft
Iowa
Inquest on Averbuch Shooting Draws Critics
Friends of slain anarchist Averbuch condemn the inquest that cleared Chief Shippy of blame. They say the proceeding was unnecessary and farcical, given a violent anarchist’s armed entry into the police chief’s home and the danger to law enforcement.
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Averbuch
Shippy
Iowa Governors Race Pledge on Cummins Senate Seat
The Des Moines Capital frames the Garst and Carroll gubernatorial contest around who would appoint Governor Cummins to the Senate if Senator Allison dies in office. Garst implies he would appoint Cummins. Carroll says he would not. The issue centers on the senatorship more than the governorship.
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Des Moines
Messrs. Garst
Carroll
Garst
Cummins
Allison
Stomach Bitters Aimed at Widespread Spring Ailments
An old advertisement touts STOMACH BITTERS as unequalled for fever and general weakness plus colds grippe indigestion dyspepsia costiveness and malaria. It urges refusing all substitutes.
Vinton Eagle cites Byers speech on party faction
The Vinton Eagle notes Attorney General Byers spoke at a convention without revealing the deep factional strife within the state party over several years. The paper indicates other addresses were similar in tone.
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The
Vinton Eagle
Byers
Davenport Man Recalled in Prize Fight Debate
The Washington Democrat quotes Joe Lane of Davenport as a Cummins man who says the governor refused his telephone conversation. The paper questions whether Cummins still denies the prize fight claim.
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Joe Lane
Davenport
Cummins
Washington Democrat
Iowa tops western states in corn oats and potatoes
The Union Pacific statement says Iowa leads western states in corn oats and potatoes. The Burlington Gazette adds in politics, suggesting the claim may have extra truth.
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Union Pacific
Iowa
Burlington Gazette
East could decide national convention, Gazete says
The Cedar Rapids Gazette quotes that if the east could dominate the national conventions of the two major parties neither Taft nor Bryan would be nominated for the presidency.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Taft
Bryan
Clinton Herald Hints At Cummins Ambition
The Clinton Herald suggests Cummins should pause his ambitions to assess his chances of winning. The remark frames Cummins as considering whether to pursue a bid or stay with current prospects. The tone implies cautious self assessment from a political actor.
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Cummins
Clinton Herald
State Golf Tournament Set for Des Moines Course
The 1908 state golf tournament will be held at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club from August 11 to 15. The board of directors, after an enthusiastic meeting, fixed the date, prepared the program, arranged prizes, and laid plans for the largest Iowa event yet.
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Des Moines Golf and Country Club
Iowa
Ida Grove Farmers Alerted Over Cream Separator Ban
About 60 to 70 Ida county farmers received notices from the United States circuit court of appeals stating that the Economy cream separators bought from a Chicago mail order house were declared an infringement and they were barred from using the separators.
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Ida Grove
Ida County
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Fire Claims Life of Leon Man In Sleep
Ben Johnson of Leon, described as an elderly bare of color and former slave, perished in a cottage fire that consumed his home while he slept. Neighbors arrived too late to rescue him as the structure burned and Johnson, who had resided in Leon for many years, was found dead.
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Ben Johnson
Leon
Johnson
George Gunzenhauser, Jr
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Walnut Street
Women’s Missionary Society of the U. S
Cedar Rapids
Laura McClelland
Toledo
V. A. Carlton
L. E. Giesler
D. H. Kurtz
J. L. Drury
Building New Race Track at Mason City
The contract for the race track at Mason City's new fair grounds was awarded to Munch & Johnson of Algona. Work will start immediately. The track cost is about $2,500, accepted on the basis of 12 percent per cubic yard.
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Fair Grounds
Mason City
Munch & Johnson
Algona
Chiropractor Faces License Charge in Marshall County
Chiropractors statewide follow a Marshalltown case in district court where F. M. Miller is charged with practicing medicine without a license from the state board of medical examiners.
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District Court
Marshall County
F. M. Miller
Marshalltown
State Board of Medical Examiners
Korns Named Candidate for Head Banker Post
Friends of Francis R. Korns of Des Moines have urged him as a possible head banker for the Modern company, signaling support from local associates and financial circles. The brief note indicates ongoing discussions about leadership and future governance.
Reminiscences and a Story Intertwined in March
This fragment blends past notes from 50 to 20 years ago with a dramatic scene where Katherine Grainger faces Broxbourne at a doorway. The narrative shifts from local recollections to an intense exchange as he vows not to hurt her and she seeks restraint. A swallow's nest outside mirrors a quiet moment of tension and impending continuation.
Korns Emerges As Strong Campaign Figure
Planning an active campaign in his behalf, Mr. Korns' popularity and prominence in lodge circles and beyond make him a strong candidate.
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Mr. Korns
Lodge
Saloonkeeper Bound Over for Reusing Government Whisky Bottle
G. M. Smith of New Hampton was bound over to the federal grand jury by Commissioner Cady of Dubuque on charges of re using a whisky bottle bearing the government stamp. He furnished bonds.
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G. M. Smith
New Hampton
Federal Grand Jury
Cady
Dubuque
Boone Driving Park to Erect Floral Ball at Fair Grounds
The Boone Driving Park association will erect a fine floral ball on their grounds and make improvements before the 1908 fair to boost the attractiveness of the meetings.
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Boone Driving Park Association
Visitor and Katherine Face Sir Samuel Grainger
In a tense scene Katherine fears Sir Samuel Grainger as he confesses a past fascination. He praises her grit after she walked nine miles at night to stand by Camilla, then offers a handshake which she refuses, saying she is afraid of him.
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Yelverton
Katherine
Samuel
Camilla
Clinton Teen Shot Herself in Accident Claim
Ethel Crofoot a 17 year old from Clinton sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen from a 22 calibre rifle. Parents insist the injury was accidental and she remains in critical condition from shock but could recover.
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Ethel Crofoot
Clinton
Fire attempt on Davis home shocks Pleasanton
A sensational case unfolds as an arson attempt is made to destroy the home of George L. Davis at Pleasanton. Authorities investigate motives and connections as neighbors react to the blaze.
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George L. Davis
Pleasanton
Garden Daydreams in a Restful Interior Scene
In a quiet room Katherine watches a sunlit garden through a window. The open view flutters a dark green bind and a fern on the sill while heliotrope and lowers frame the bed. She muses on the beauty outside though the distance feels long as birds gather nearby.
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Katherine
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and endorsements
An 19th century style advertisement offers a $100 reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists endorsements from Wake, WalpinG, and Marvin of Toledo and promotes internal remedy claims. It also mentions Wake Hall's Family Pills for constipation and states distribution by all druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walping
Kinnnan & Marvin
Wake Hall
Goshen Township GOP Caucus Set for April 18 At Atalissa
The Republicans of Goshen township will meet April 18 at 7 30 p m at Woodman hall Atalissa to nominate a township ticket and choose delegates for the June primary. Co C Croxen committeeman.
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Co. C. Croxen
Cedar Township Republicans to Nominate at Tuesday Caucus
Cedar township Republicans will hold a caucus to nominate a township ticket on Tuesday evening March 31 at 8 o'clock. J. F. Williams, Committeeman.
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Cedar Township
J. F. Williams
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