Fr. b. Throop Publisher and Muscatine Daily
Fr. b Throop is listed as publisher with L. P. Loomis as managing editor The Muscatine daily newspaper claims circulation larger than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily The paper is a member of the Associated Press with offices in New York Chicago and an Iowa address listed for representation and management.
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Muscatine
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
W. H. Graff
A. G. Bestenlehner
G. A. Riemcke
A. W. Morgan
Journal Agencies List City Outlets For Readers
The Journal names its established agencies around the city for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs Grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telegraph contacts Bell office and editorial office noted. local nod to service points.
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Bell
Eee Pusstosions
Valley
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Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal March 1908
Sworn statement by publisher F D Throop lists total copies printed and circulated for March 1908 at 152 740 with an average 5 874 circulation per day. Notary F L Bihlmeter confirms sworn on April 3 1908 in Muscatine County Illinois.
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Muscatine Journal
Pethease Eee
Sun Pose
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ARDC
Sun
I. F. D. Throop
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Ilowae
F. L. Bihlmeter
Muscatine Motor Club Seeks 1000 Dollar Boost
A Muscatine motor boat club, pioneer on the Mississippi, seeks 1000 dollars to complete a new club house. The Muscatine Launch Club has sold bonds worth 2000 dollars and aims to raise 3000 dollars, secured by a mortgage, to fund the building before the July regatta of the Mississippi Power Boat Association.
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Muscatine
Mississippi River
Mississippi Power Boat Association
Middle West
Boost Muscatine Bonds Fire Public Support
The quote urges Muscatine residents to invest in the local launch club bonds. It claims hundreds could spend $10 or more and not notice the expense, urging immediate action to boost Muscatine.
Publicity and Cash Transform Iowa Newspaper Business
The piece argues politicians pushed newspapers toward cash transactions, ending barter by abolishing passes for transportation. It credits that shift with improving business discipline, showing publishers now collect cash for space and resist freebies. The Iowa State Fair controversy highlights debates over fair ad funding and impact on local papers.
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State Fair Management
Iowa
Reminiscences of Long Ago Mentions Local Church Meeting
A basket meeting under M. E. church auspices is planned near Fairport eight miles up the river, lasting four to five days with several clergy from Davenport Iowa City Tipton Muscatine and Blue Grass expected. Also noted are obituaries and marriages from the era with local names and places. The piece recaps events from 50 40 and 30 years ago including marriages boiler purchases and court term juror lists in Muscatine and surrounding towns.
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M. E
Fairport
Messrs. Bowen and
Wurtz
Davenport
L. W. Kynett
Iowa City
W. W. Bailey
Tipton
Messrs
J. B. Hill
Garrison
Muscatine Circuit
G. W. Friend
Benson
E. H. Reed
Caroline Strauser
Mercer County
A. Aldinger
Margaret Bermel
Muscatine County
Chambers Brothers
R. T. Wallace
Sibley and Beach
Wallace and
Wilton
S. S. Halleck
Goshen
S. S. Desbro
W. J. Barge
Lake
W. L. Davidson
Muscatine
W. L. Peasley
C. Groebel
G. W. Cooner
Frank Ellman
George Keckler
Fred Paul
Montpelier
Newspapers Stand On Principle Over Free Advertising
The editors argue that publicity valued by a business should be paid for, not given as complimentary tickets, insisting a state fair or any concern benefits from coverage and must compensate with money rather than free access.
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State Fair Management
Davenport Times
Iowa State Fair Management
Des Moines
Primary shift as Trewin meets farmers in Fifth district
The Waterloo Courier highlights Carl Trewin shaking hands with farmers in Iowa's Fifth district as a pivotal campaign moment. The paper argues this marks a triumph for the primary and suggests Bob Cousins seldom engaged in such outreach, with voters now seeking leadership to secure the nomination.
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Waterloo Courier
Trewin
The
Courier
Bob Cousins
Cousins
Congress
Indignation at Wood Pulp Tariff Sparks Newspaper Protest
The Independence Bulletin Journal calls the wood pulp and print paper tariff indefensible. It argues no newspaper man, large or small, can testify that the tariff does anything but shelter a monopoly.
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Independence Bulletin- Journal
Sen La Follette Seen as VP Material by Freemon Tribune
The Webster City Freeman Tribune opines that Senator La Follette would be a tower of strength to the Republican ticket as nominee for vice president, but notes many supporters would regret seeing him leave the Senate for the vice presidency.
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Webster City
Freemon T Tribune
la Follette
Senate
Burlington Gazette Criticizes Treasury Depletion Comment
The Burlington Gazette laments the talk about Mr. Cummins draining the state treasury and shifts blame to John Briar for mismanagement while accusing his leader of pursuing a Senate bid amid a pattern of public display.
Cummins Senatorship Hinges on Assembly Majority
The Marion Register states that regardless of any June preference vote, Cummins would accept the senator ship if he earns a majority of the general assembly in January. The editorial frames the outcome as contingent solely on legislative support.
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Marion Register
Cummins
General Assembly
Republicans Oppose Primary Law in Untested Counties
The Davenport Times notes that counties without prior precinct contests or dual county conventions now show vocal opposition among Republicans to the primary law. The piece highlights regional resistance and party tensions in those areas.
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Davenport Times
The Romany Poem by Edna S Valentine
Literary notes present Edna S Valentine in Success Magazine with a poem about spring and dawn. The speaker travels the gypsy road, hearing a robin trilling as sunlight glints on tarn and trees.
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Edna S. Valentine
Success Magazine
The Fish That Get Away Booklet Review
A humorous notice on a free booklet from Recreation New York titled The Fish That Get Away. It chronicles an alleged pursuit of a famed angler who avoids exaggeration about big catches. The pamphlet is well printed, illustrated, and aimed at fishing enthusiasts, distributed with May Recreation.
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Recreation
New York
Local Woman Informs Aunt of Kansas Death and Poverty Party
Twenty years ago Mrs. Maggie Holmes of What Cheer received a dispatch that her aunt Mrs. Dixon had died suddenly at Oswego Kansas and requested her immediate presence. The season’s latest social event was hosted last evening by Miss Mary Scott daughter of Treasurer Scott at her East Fourth Street home a poverty party.
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Maggie Holmes
Dixon
Oswego
Kan
Mary Scott
Scott
East Fourth Street
May 1, 1898 Sunday noted in history
A brief historical note marks May 1, 1898 as a Sunday, recording a calendar detail from that year.
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
A brief note introduces S R Crockett 1907 edition of The Iron Lord detailing authorship and copyright status.
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S. R. Crockett
Skirt-Pocket Resources Amid Ivy and Rival Nunsby Riders
The Healthy Family girls race and dart through a crowded scene. Vida shields ivy plants as twin sisters flaunt their skirt pockets stuffed with treasures and tools for everyday need. Vic Morris allegedly has a fiancée, prompting a light rebuke on proper language.
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Vida
Jean
Jessica
Wilhelmina
Jack
Willie
Vic Morris
William Calmont
Ludovic Morris
Rural Family Gossips and a Quiet Gathering
In a murky garden scene the Healthy Family banters about Vic’s rumored romance and sisterly attention. Vida and Phil Calmont converse with charm as the group disperses to dinner, while Old Abra ham’s tropedeum blooms in the background and a gong signals departure.
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Abraham
Philip Calmont
Phil
Vida
Philip
Father
Phil Calmont
Dick Finnan
Harper Society News In Brief
Miss Emma Holzworth traveled to Keota while Wm Magee and wife visited. Wes Striegel and wife welcomed a son last week and Henry Striegel’s younger children have been ill. Miss Clara Pulver of Keota visited Grace Allan. A party dance honored the Fitzgerald sisters of Ottumwa. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jake Sonday. Fitzgerald family preparing to move to Walla Walla Washington. Mrs Geo Welch of Ottumwa visited sick sister Ernie Striegel. Charlie McDowell of Kinross stopped by. Rolla Conklin of St Paul visited Rav White Mandar.
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Jake
Rolla Conklin
St. Paul
Shic Eitar Mre
White Mandar
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Lester Smith
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Qu. T. Howard
J. Day
Pocahontas
Romona Council No. 52
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Amelia Miller
Martha Becke
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Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
J. A. Leyda
Bankers Reserve
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Wm. Appel
HW. Lemkau
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Lodge
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Royal Neighbors OF America
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E. C. Ingraham
Fore
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Iowa Avenue
F. W. McDougal
F. L. Bihimeier
K. and
Muscatine Castle
Aickander W. Scott
Elma C.vii
A. Vv. U. W. Gle Lodge No
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Lows Avenue
Fred Beiter
M. W H
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Oo. E. S. Electa
Letta Shafnit
W. A
August Othmer
Sec’y
Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Wavie Niebling
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
Cook, Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
B. Cook
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
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