Journal Agencies list serving city readers with shops and contacts
The Journal outlines agency locations for reader convenience including East Hills Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd South Muscatine W F Mikschs gro Oregon street CA Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery plus telephones for Business and Editorial offices. Mississippi Valley 02-8.
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East Hills
Hurlbut
East 2Nd South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Oregon Street
C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklervile
Chayka'’s
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal April 1908
Sworn statement sworn May 1 1908 by publisher F D Throop and notary F L Bihlmeier. It reports April 1908 circulation figures totaling about 5 825 copies with variations noted across different days and prints in Muscatine Iowa for the Muscatine Journal.
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Muscatine Journal
Ak Seabee
Rees
I. F. D. Throop
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
F. L. Bihlmeier
View from Kansas City on Bryan Candidacy in 1908 Race
Kansas City Journal notes Taft’s strong position for the Republican nomination while Bryan faces a darkening outlook for the Democrats. The piece reflects cross-state perspectives from Kansas and Nebraska, contrasting local views with broader national momentum.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas City
Missouri
Bryan
Kansas City Journal
Taft
Bryan Faces Possible Democratic National Convention Setback
The piece notes doubts Bryan can secure the two thirds majority at the national convention after bad state results in Michigan New York and other states New Jersey and Connecticut joining anti Bryan forces Southern states hold key influence but leaders fear his vengeance if defeated Governor Johnson gains momentum with new headquarters in Washington signaling a hotter contest as Bryan goes on the defensive and may lose support.
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Michigan
New York
Massachusetts
East
Middle West
Bryan
New Jersey
Connecticut
South
Democratic Party
Bryas
Johnson
Washington
Johnson Democrats
Roosevelt aide bulldog suicide story teased by telegraph
Harrisburg dispatch reports a bulldog aiding its despondent owner in ending his life by fighting off men who would have blocked the act. The story is unconfirmed and awaiting official word from Roosevelt’s experts.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Democratic Candidate Dr De Armand Visits Davenport
Davenport Democratic congressional candidate Dr De Armand condemned rumors he would not run against Mr Walsh of Clinton. He says opponents know they were mistaken and will learn more after the primary vote totals are counted.
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de Armand
Davenport
Mr. Walsh
Clinton
Arkansas Senator Davis Assails Rockefeller and Morgan in Senate
A Davis of Arkansas speech in the Senate accuses Rockefeller and Morgan of treasonable peril. Reportedly lively rhetoric suggests weather may have influenced the fiery remarks. The critic ponders whether the senator was again unsettled or simply affected by conditions.
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Davis
Arkansas
Senate
Rockefeller
Morgan
Unclear nomination prospects in Chicago politics
The text argues against Speaker Can non being nominated, noting limited early promise and Uncle Joe’s rise linked to suppressing Roosevelt’s legislation, suggesting little likelihood that Joseph G. will secure the position.
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Speaker Cannon
Chicago
Uncle Joe
Roosevelt
Joseph G
Unknown battleship fate looms in tomorrow’s events
A fragment hints at looming military action involving a battleship planned for tomorrow. No clear side or location is given, but readers are urged to watch unfolding developments and official announcements for details on any wrecks jams or explosions.
Carnegie wooing youth on his St Andrews golf links
Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate, courts renewed youth on his native land golf links. A photo shows Carnegie’s $30,000 private golf lodge on his estate and him watching a drive from the first putting green.
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Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew's Golf Links
Mr. Carnegie
Providence backs universal disarmament debate echoes Clinton Iowa
The note questions if Clinton Iowa can gain lasting legal fame similar to Clinton Illinois as public debate on universal disarmament resurfaces in Providence surroundings.
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Providence
Grinnell Herald Attacks Cummins After Primaries
The Grinnell Herald argues the Republican Party of Iowa should not nominate a candidate facing the question after the primaries. It calls Cummins' supporters admission of weakness and says he should be barred from the race.
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Grinnell Herald
Republican Party
Iowa
Cummins
Herald
Rockwell Phonograph Endorses Pro Cummins Iowa Fight
The Rockwell Phonograph argues the factional fight in Iowa should continue until one side is decisively defeated, asserting oil and water will never mix and urging persistence until victory is clear.
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Rockwell Phonograph
Pro- Cummins
Iowa
Phonograph
Davenport Times Quotes on Speaker’s Control of House
A Davenport Times quotation mocks the speaker's grip on house members during sessions and informal meetings. The remark suggests members must seek permission to speak even in their sleep, highlighting perceived speaker authority.
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Davenport Times
Senator Dolliver Called Ingrate By Opposing Papers
The Odebolt Chronicle labels Senator Dolliver an ingrate while the Dubuque Times Journal replies that he has returned to Iowa to tell the truth about the man who has acted like a father to him since entering Congress.
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Odebolt Chronicle
Dolliver
Dubuque
Council Bluffs editor critiques Allison campaign handling
The Nonpareil hints Julian Richards aimed to imply his conduct of the Allison campaign could have been fully satisfactory to all involved, suggesting an alternative approach without explicit endorsement.
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Julian Richards
Council Bluffs
Fort Dodge Messenger Political Praise Cited in Opinion
The Fort Dodge Messenger praises an able spokesman for the Allison cause in the present state campaign while congratulating Dolliver on his support for a worthy subject.
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Allison
Fort Dodge Messenger
Dolliver
Auditor Carroll Speaks On State Affairs In Facts
The Clinton Herald notes that Auditor Carroll favors factual discussion when addressing state matters, highlighting his blunt, data driven approach.
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Carroll
The
Clinton Herald
Governor talk echoes in Cedar Falls Gazette
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes local sentiment favoring the return of a governor, with quotes suggesting broad support whether Garst Carroll or another figure may assume the role. The piece reflects civic interest in state leadership.
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Garst
Carroll
The
Cedar Falls
Literary Notes The Brake
A poetic fragment by R. V. Heckscher in the May Atlantic laments time’s pace and the “big, black brakes” that halt the soul’s swift spin, while praising the brake that lifts the fount and makes the stars.
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R. V. Heckscher
American Anarchists Reframe as Small Militant Following
The piece describes American anarchists as a dwindling movement now a devoted minority led by Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, and Voltairine de Cleyre. It notes recruits are few, intensely energetic, and primarily drawn from foreign communities across industrial centers with small scattered groups.
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America
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Voltairine de Cleyre
United States
Muscatine Light Guards to hold May meeting at armory
Reminiscences from fifty years ago note the Muscatine Light Guards monthly gathering to discuss important business. George D Magoon and Rev George Clark are listed among speakers for May.
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Muscatine
Armory
George D. Magoon
George Clark
Congregational Church
Sam Young
St. Louis
Rock Island
30 Years Ago Wedding at St Marys Cathedral
A fashionable wedding took place yesterday afternoon at St. Marys Cathedral. The groom W. S. Keyes is a mining expert and the son of Major General E. D. Keyes.
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St. Mary's
St. Mary’s Cathedral
W. S. Keyes
E. D. Keyes
Anarchist Federation in America Promotes Nonviolent Education
In many cities from ten to as many as a hundred members unite under an Anarchist Federation led by a single officer in New York. Advocating universal rebellion, they deny violence in their propaganda and emphasize educational work to expose social wrongs. They favor collective protest and urge systemic change rather than individual acts of violence.
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New York
America
Elias Tobenkin
Local Visitors and Heinz Architect Arrival in Town
Ten years ago J L Husted, once of Sweetland township and now in Dallas County, visited with friends. Architect F M Roberts for the H J Heinz pickle factory project arrived and will begin work at once on the new building.
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J. L. Husted
Sweetland Township
Dallas County
F. M. Roberts
H. J. Heinz
Birthday Party Keeps Port Allen Neighborly Mood
Mrs Henry Messer celebrated her 56th birthday in Port Allen Iowa with neighbors visiting Monday evening. Refreshments were served and rain kept some away. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Martin Stinson from Muscatine with Uncle Mr Seiver of Illinois. The column notes many other local visits and small-town happenings through the area.
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Port Allen
Henry Messer
Martin Stinson
Muscatine
Mr. Seiver
Illinois
F. G. McCullough
H. F. Babbitt
Grandma Babbitt
Ralph Babbitt
Cone
Grandma
Louis Chown
Nichols
Geo. Chown
Louis McCullough
Oakland
L. D. Miller
Nellie
Columbus Junction
John Orr
M. Stinson
Alex. McCullough
S. Nathan
Earl Stanton
Babbitt
Thomas Maxwell
Miss Maud
Hearticulture Plants Admired In May Woman's Home Companion
Oliver Herford and John Cecil Clay claim hearticulture is an exact science with guidance for lovers. They describe whimsical plants such as Aprilfoolia the Valentine Plant the Hope Vine and Gossip Weed with color illustrations.
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Oliver Herford
John Cecil Clay
May Woman’s Home Companion
Noted Dame grandmother offers home treatment for rheumatic pain
A Notre Dame lady offers a free home remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming the method cures many pains without climate change. She asserts the discovery removes uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and brightens eyes, inviting sufferers to write for proof. Mrs M Summers Box R Notre Dame Ind.
The Iron Lord Story of the Mines
A Crockett tale from 1907 follows the peril and grit of miners. A rugged protagonist confronts dangers underground, testing endurance and loyalty in a harsh mining community.
Music mistress claims she is not jealous
In chapter seven, the music teacher gently offers Phil Calmont a cup to share. Vida, innocent and kind, causes his face to light with gratitude as she departs to the cottage. The music teacher asserts she is not jealous, stressing she is a woman too.
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Phil Calmont
Dick Finnan
Vida
Phil
The Kirktown Ministers And Their Quiet Turf
In Kirktown a hush falls over gossip as three ministers attract attention. Reverend Fowler of the Free Kirk and Reverend Irongray of the Kirk of the Martyrs clash in theology yet share a strong bond, while the Scottish Establishment minister keeps to his manse. Janet Fowler, bearing a warm hock soup basket, moves up the brae amid miners and quiet pride.
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Kirktown
John Fowler
Free Kirk
Benjamin Irongray
Kirk of
Martyrs
Mr. Irongray
Janet
Miss Fowler
Janet Fowler of Kirktown Witnesses Silent Hunger Strain
Janet Fowler, eighteen and burdened with family care, endures scarcities to feed her brothers Raif Alf Tim and father at Kirktown Free Manse. She plans for Raif’s tea and a new Sunday hat while the minister’s loss shadows their fragile livelihood.
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Kirktown
Fowler
McTurk
Janet Fowler
Grace
Raif
Alf
Tim
Thess
Violet
Janet
Kirktown Free Manse
Reif
Attacks on Cummins Seen as Taft Standpaster Push
The Cherokee Times argues that the assaults on Cummins for running a campaign while an officer are essentially standpaster attacks aimed at Secretary Taft, reflecting political framing rather than direct misconduct.
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The
Cherokee Times
Cummins
Taft
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