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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal announces its publishing schedule and delivery plans with daily evening issues and semi weekly editions. It lists city delivery, subscription rates, and established newsstand agencies across Muscatine including East Hill East 2nd Street Oregon Street and West Hill along with telephones for office contacts.
Sworn detailed circulation statement showing daily and total copies printed and circulated for April 1908. Publisher I F D Throop attests to the counts. notary public F L Bihmeier verifies sworn affidavit. Restates circulation figures and average print run for the period.
A vintage critique questions if the law jailed the right person after Irene Dolph received eight years for murdering her husband Davenport. The text argues Dolph’s mother bore moral responsibility and suggests the humane officer favored holding the mother, not the child, accountable. Mr Ellman condemns the cold rigidity of punishment and urges citizen reflection.
In Davenport discussions on delinquency speaker argues there are no delinquent children without delinquent parents. He calls for laws to punish parents for their children's sins and for deeper parental responsibility to prevent underworld births, while acknowledging radical remedies are unlikely.
Davenport Times urges a pause with a line about a man using a jimmy and a dark lantern while Burlington Gazette notes a timid optimist’s vindication that the sun may shine again, signaling mixed local sentiment.
A Philadelphia woman identified as Georgia Bible allegedly stole jewels valued at 10 000 dollars from a friend. Authorities described the case as a straightforward theft with items missing during the reported incident.
The Press of Washington county previously silent on the Iowa senatorship now strongly endorses Allison following Col. Ss. W. Brookhart’s Burlington address.
The Des Moines Register and Leader acknowledges difficulty in persuading the public to accept its view on the primary. The paper hints that next it may adopt the public's perspective.
An Arkansas editor prescribes matrimony as the one sure cure for the giggling girl but notes matrimony without the man is difficult and most men are not eager to reform the giggle habit.
Quick work on the courthouse roof is praised with a cost under 400. A Catholic church robbery reports a missing donation plate and charity box worth about five dollars. A May 12 reminiscence recalls Vida Bryan and Vic Morris in a Dick Finnan church scene with suspenseful undertones.
J M Coleman formerly of Muscatine has been elected Georgia state senator for the fourth district covering Glynn Camden and Charlton counties. He lives in Brunswick and runs a mercantile business there and is noted as a staunch Republican. Also notes the death of George M T Davis near Cheyenne and his prior role as NY financial agent for the Muscatine Tipton and Anamosa RR Co.
A 1907 Crockett tale follows miners and danger underground. The narrative centers on labor, leadership, and the perilous life of workers in a mining settlement amid rugged terrain and harsh conditions.
Vida and Miss Nunsby discuss remarriage as Mrs. Walter Irongray’s presence shifts choir dynamics. Jacob Romer claims a private seat in the Kirk of the Hill, where discipline and old rivalries shape the procession of sermons and songs.
Ten years ago at Davenport Judge W F Brannan issued a permanent injunction against Asmus Miller of Blue Grass Scott county for illegally selling liquor on his premises. John Rittenhouse and wife left for Winfield for a short visit with friends and relatives. Royal Pearl Button company stockholders elected officers including President Fred Dant Vice President W D Burk and Secretary General Superintendent Wm H Fayle.
In a dialogue between Philip Calmont and Miss Nunsby, the scene centers on expectations set by the father and a boy's struggle with public image. Miss Nunsby comments on respect and family dynamics, weaving in her knitting as a symbol of control and tradition.
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s family medicines with printed ingredients and sworn formulas. It highlights the Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion chronic catarrh and stubborn coughs while noting glycerine’s antiseptic and soothing value and advising Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal passages.
An advertisement for Dr Miles Nervine claims to cure epilepsy convulsions and nervous disorders by strengthening the nervous system. It cites a testimonial from W R Allison of Mooreville NC describing improvement in his son and offers a money back guarantee through Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart Indiana.
In a village tale Phil Calmont visits the cottage by the smithy near Mr. Nunsby and spends hours at the summer house with Vida. Miss Nunsby knits while Phil shares quiet philosophy and jokes with the cautious talk of gossip. To be continued.
Pity to overlook kidney or bladder trouble that may lead to Bright's disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy can correct irregularities and strengthen these organs. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of danger. A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Notice warns property owners to remove all vehicles and obstructions and clean alleys to sanitary condition within three days. If not, the street commissioner will act and charge the cost to the property, per city marshal W. J. Vannatta.
Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No. % A. F. and A. M. Washington Chapter No. 4 B. A. M. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters DeMolay Commandery No. 1 K. T. Squilite Tribe No. . meetings set for monthly dates with officers named and invitation to visiting chiefs.
P O BLAS Muscatine Lodge No. 304 B PLOQ Elks meets every Monday at 8 o clock sharp at the Elks trail Iowa avenue over Cook Musser Bank Visiting Elks welcome William J Watson E K John FP Secretary
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 meets every Friday at 7 30 in the hall on Iowa Avenue. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. Signed by Wildus and F L Bihmeier with B K and K of K marks.
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