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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary text lists New York and Chicago offices with addresses and in charge names Mono lith Bidg La Cosme Munwell and Vayue Loucq, suggesting an administrative roster or assignment details.
The Journal enumerates city agencies 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 Hershey avenue Kecklervile Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office Bell Editorial office Bell Mississippi Valley shatneeon al.
Sworn affidavit by publisher I F Throop and notary F L Bihlmeier. Paper printed and circulated 5,825 copies per issue in April 1908 with average 5,836 copies. The document notes the Muscatine County Iowa filing and includes sworn recognition of circulation figures.
A Muscatine observer notes the season’s first barefoot boy and predicts more will appear as warm weather returns. The piece contrasts two barefoot boys: one saving shoes and stockings, the other barefoot due to poverty, warning that the latter may yield weak, embittered youth unless circumstances improve.
An editorial praising barefoot childhood as a source of health and rugged character. It argues poverty should not bar bare feet and that early exposure toughens the soles and spirit, despite parental concerns and medical cautions. It envisions the barefoot boy growing into a hardy man capable of meeting future challenges.
A meditation on enduring cold rain and recognizing that adversity tests character. The sun always returns and clouds have silver linings, with trials shaping worth and guiding service to humanity toward reward.
Washington Democrat questions the truth of Republican accusations about fellow lawmakers. Des Moines Capital notes twelve thousand doctors will convene in Chicago in June to address Chicago’s ailments, though a consensus diagnosis seems unlikely.
A Keokuk Gate City item notes a Fremont County landowner owning 1000 acres seeking a religious wife. The report suggests he aims for more as his holdings grow.
The Times-Republican notes Grover Cleveland approaching the end of his years, having earned the respect of friends and foes from his long political battles and public life.
A Chicago beauty specialist notes that inner beauty matters but women face constant comparisons as many hat styles echo fashion. The columnist riffs on vanity and self image amid crowded streets and social chatter.
The Newton Journal notes that Iowa papers of the Republican faction attack the opposing Democrats with ridicule, while Democrats respond with laughter and mockery.
A Woodbine Indiana man, once in bankruptcy with debts over $3000, has since earned money and begun settling his obligations. Some people call him crazy, but others hope the supposed craziness becomes epidemic.
Mrs A N Murdock and daughter Susye and Sylvia celebrate her 39th birthday while Estellye marks 16. Homer Lewis family visit Otis Kimball. A large crowd attends a Saturday night hall dance. Mrs Lucy Bull visits Ole Bulls with Cash Mable Gertie and Alice Bull. Barnard Kelly injures left arm. healing. Elmer Paterson and A W Murdock grab hedge for Fred Carpenter. Mable Murdock visits aunt Mrs Adam Fuhr near Marston.
Fifty years ago on a Sunday May 9 Bacon and Cooper of Wilton Iowa died in Los Angeles on the 3rd of the month. Unmarried and about 25. Mr and Mrs J S Patten hosted numerous friends last night for their 25th wedding anniversary.
A city council resolution last Saturday elected a special police unit of three from each ward. In the first ward the appointees are J. Hubacher A. Mayes and James Johnson. Second ward delegates are John Seiler Sr T J Lagrille and W S Richman. Third ward members are T Goldsberry Thos Moore and George Winn.
30 years ago, at the bride’s parents home, on May 8 1878, Frank Hopkin and Miss Clara Biles were married by Rev J H Barnard. Mary Ellen Kempner aged eight died of consumption at her father's Seventh Street residence on May 5. William H Bacon of the firm of
A serialized tale set in rugged mining communities follows labor, danger, and frontier grit as workers confront perilous ore fields. The narrative centers on resilience, power struggles, and the harsh realities of industrial life.
In this chapter Romer brothers plot to confine the wife in an asylum and trap the daughter with a Scotland retreat. Thomas Romer opposes charging himself with the child while Jacob schemes to abandon the Good Intent and sidestep inheritance through an adventurer named James Kahn.
Horace Bean of Wapello H W Eckman of Columbus Junction and Hon O H P Linn of Letts called in the city today. Ten years ago contributors to Co C’s Sunday dinner at Ft McKinley Des Moines included Barney Schmidt Tongue and ham G W Reuling canned goods H W Huttig asparagus F Giesenhaus canned peaches Mrs F W Brannan canned corn and peas Hoopes and Hopson sweet potatoes Mrs G A Riemcke case coffee bread J W Berry 32 lb case honey Dr Morgridge ham Carl and Rider canned goods Cc B Fuller peaches Mrs De Asthalter condensed milk Cc B Vail box onions J Springer beef tongues Frank Braun bread and doughnuts Dr King boiled eggs dough Mrs Hanley bread and corn Henry Link pickles Mr A B Lucas jelly J A Bishop canned goods Sam Berger departed for New Orleans as Elks grand lodge delegate.
The crew split during the storm with the Captain and Kahn landing separately. Kahn kept his accomplice in sight until safe in the Argentine Republic with a hefty payment. James Kahn felt secure until a presumed dead girl appeared at Dick Finnan’s cottage in Glebe End, and Mordecai returned with an adopted daughter.
In a divided Scottish religious setting the Auld Kirk Valley Kirk and Hill Kirk stand united in heritage yet split by creed. The Establishment pastor Angus Lamont brings Celtic fire, John Fowler of the Valley Kirk preaches with power, while Benjamin Irongray of the Hill Kirk leads the austere Ironsides. Jacob Romer aligns with Martyr Calvinism.
Society cards list regular meeting times for Mason Lodge No 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 B A M and related Royal and Select Masters and Ye Old Masons Commandery No 1 gatherings. It names officers E P Ingham W M L Johnson secretary A E Othmer M E H P Webb G D Lesottea T L L Johnson recorder and W H Graff recorder.
I O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets Thursday at 8 p m in K O T M hall. Visiting chiefs invited. H G Thompson Sachem. Lester Smith C of B. Fraternal Aid Bloomington Council No 175 meets Friday evenings over H F Bodman s Grocery Store. All members in good standing invited. T Howard Pres k P Day Secretary. Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets first and third Friday monthly in Maccabee Hall Amelia Miller Pocahontas Martha Becker Recorder
Fraternal groups meet weekly or monthly at Woodmen hall and E of P building. M. M. W of A, Modern Woodmen, Fraternal Bankers Reserve, Modern Brotherhood of America, and other orders invite members in good standing to attend. Meetings listed with consuls, secretaries, and officers.
CULKE UL HONOR MUSCATINE CUUEL No 677 meets Monday evenings in Woodman hall. Wigic ing Welbers invited. J Coster Chanceilior H Schoening Hecorder. MUSCATINE AERIE No 315 meets Tuesday evenings at 7 o clock in Logie Lodge ball over Dunbar restaurant. M P Goff Sec L E Alkens W B P B P.O. ELKS MUSCATINE LODGE NO 304 B P L Elks meets Monday evenings at 8 o'clock sharp at Elks Hall 122 lawa avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Wim J Watson ER John I Breen Sec.
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