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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
3
Official paper of City and County with guaranteed circulation surpassing all local rivals. Newsroom addresses listed for New York Chicago and other offices. Information on publishing staff and business offices included.
The Journal lists agency locations for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregon street W C A Buschs Drug Store Bershey avenue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery with separate Bell lines for business and editorial offices.
Publication swears to an average 151,759 copies printed and circulated in April 1908. Publisher F D Throop signs, with Notary F L Bihlmeier affirming the oath. The document records detailed daily and weekly circulation figures for Muscatine County Iowa.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican critiques Republicans James Trewin and Dolliver over credited early moves on rate regulation. It argues reform stems from broad shifts in public sentiment, not a single leader, and references Cummins La Follette Van Sant and Roosevelt without naming Iowa delegation actions.
The piece questions who deserves credit for Iowa’s political progress, naming Roosevelt La Follette Cummins Van Sant Dolliver and Trewin while noting the Times-Republican may reject strict logic. It emphasizes the pio neer Trewin and the practical Dolliver as key initiators and organizers.
A speaker argues that direct votes for senators yield poor results and suggests making the speaker's office elective to improve governance. The remark frames a critique of direct popular elections and contemplates broader electoral reform.
The Missouri exchange notes that the home team suffered an ignominious loss while praising the Indians batting streak. It questions whether a team that can strike a streak should win, though skepticism remains about turning the score.
The Kansas City Journal notes a Wellington Kansas incident where an almost burglar was frightened away from a door he had almost burgled. It recalls a past Muscatine epidemic of similar crimes, framing the event in a regional history of burglaries.
A brief quip suggests a small truth can spread quickly across a journey, reaching many total strangers during the trip. The remark emphasizes honesty as a catalyst for connection and resonance in varied encounters.
The Iowa press announces chau tauqua programs for upcoming meetings and notes that the burning questions of the day will soon be revealed.
The article notes baseball's strong presence in England and the Kaiser supporting expansion into Germany. It credits Henry Chadwick as a potential father of the international game had he lived longer.
A Charles City paper claimed a girl was taken to the poor farm by the board of supervisors as feebleminded. The report is questioned, with hope that the newspaper was more unfortunate than truthful in its depiction of the case.
In Erie Pennsylvania an experiment has begun with two teams in nearby play. The O P league team operates as the Girard club near Erie yet is owned and managed by the Erie Interstate League owners.
Dr Dan F Bradley tells Congregational Men's Brotherhood in Detroit that American males are deeply religious but seek ethical faith. He says men resist being taught in religious terms and want sincerity, fellowship, and active doing. He notes many men’s clubs are forming across churches and declares the layman's moment has arrived.
The May issue of Popular Science Monthly includes articles on nutrition by Russell H. Chittenden Entomophagous insects in agriculture by Paul Marchal soil of the Earth by Spencer Trotter conservation of marine vertebrates by G R Wieland a piece on The Whiter Pittsburgh by John F Cargill the duty of the nation to educate the colored race by Harris Hancock and a piece by Fabian on should psychology supervise testimony.
Police chief W J Biggy hires New York expert Lieutenant Sheridan to spot criminals by face as San Francisco readies for naval events. He warns of anarchists and the floating criminal element, believing 30 to 40 anarchists operate in the city and promising tight surveillance to prevent violence.
Franklin and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching collaborate with state universities on a study titled The Vegetation of the Salton Sea led by John Samuel Budgett.
The Richmond News-Leader lauds Ray Stannard Bakers American Magazine articles on the negro as a valuable service. It calls his close, honest inquiry enlightening and faithful work guiding the public without forecasting ultimate results.
The Century marks Miss Helen Keller's A Chant of Darkness as a notable autobiographic poem from the first draft of Sense and Sensibility. Editors describe the piece as a distinctively poetic chant that stands out from Keller's prose and regard it as a remarkable work for the May Century feature.
May issue presents illustrated pieces on church carvings of the fifteenth century the shift from wallpaper to wood plant practice and product of a veneer mill in Cincinnati glue and its uses an improvement for the planet when cutting mahogany the strength of barrels color theory in furniture design and construction economies in wood working plants gilding or black finishing of moldings guards for the jointer dry kilns in development and usefulness commerce and art in cabinetmaking the cost of motor drives plant illumination basswood hygrometers and other practical essays.
The Gardner Printing Co located in Cleveland Ohio offers value to the skilled worker in wood signaling opportunities in their established printing operations. The notice highlights craft expertise and local employment relevance.
Florence J. Lewis of Boston publishes Climbing Up to Nature and Canadian readers learn of her strong claims to recognition. Family ties connect her to the Lewises of Sydney N S whose kin married into the Pitt family of England. Her mother’s Scotch lineage traces to Lewis Isle Scotland and Mary Morrison of West Bay C B. Her great uncle Donald Morrison married Eliza Monroe of Pictou N S a sister to John and Norman Monroe who founded the New York publishing house.
A 25e box of Dr King's New Life Pills is sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store claiming relief from stomach liver and kidney trouble. The ad-style notice emphasizes a simple remedy and local availability.
A memoir of the last Tishomingo trip shows eight hours thirty nine minutes running time after landings and nine hours fifty nine total travel from Muscatine to Montrose. A. Chambers of Jackson County presents six squirrels. Reform club names a reunion committee for May 22 with invited John Drew and local ladies and gentlemen.
George B. Dow, longtime Rock Island railroad conductor on the Muscatine division, starts tonight for Arkansas to seek relief from rheumatism at Hot Springs. The Baker family, a well known local family, plans a tour of Iowa and may visit the city. they currently reside in Waukegan Illinois.
Thirty years ago the state association of school principals and superintendents met in Des Moines on June 25 for a three day session. A marriage is noted with a ceremony at the Scott house conducted by Rev.
A historical adventure tale by S R Crockett, published in 1907. The narrative follows miners, industry conflicts, and frontier life as it traces the ascent of a figure known as the Iron Lord amid rugged landscapes and perilous labor.
Jacob Romer observes a lively Sunday school scene as a tall girl teaches the infant class and a cleanup shows firm management. He meets the Ryan Street superintendent, claims kinship, and inspects the work before offering to donate, then departs, leaving promises of later contact.
Ten years ago Muscatine mourned the loss of Joseph F Beard a popular fire chief and civic figure born in Columbus PA February 29 1852. He belonged to the Commercial club Eagles lodge AOUW Muscatine Lodge 304 BPOE and Muscatine County and City Mutual Aid. A reception honored Mr and Mrs C H Howard of Minneapolis while Dr J S Kulp sat on the State Board granting dental licenses to eleven applicants.
An advertisement promotes Orrine as a home treatment for chronic alcoholism. It claims a positive guarantee of cure or money back and lists Orrine No 1 and No 2 with a one dollar price, sold by The Orrine Co. in Washington, D. C. and locally by A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
M. Ed. A. BEND CITY LODGE No. 143. Modern Brotherhood of America, meets every Oral and third Monday evenings of each month at E. of P. building. A cordial invitation is extended to all members in good standing. Dr. E. H. King, resident Chas. Ryan, Secretary.
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