Representatives New York and Chicago Office Chiefs Named
New York Office at 45 W Sith St in the Monolith Building lists La Coste and Manwell as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building names Payne and Young as in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
3
Journal Agencies listing city locations
The Journal lists the 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 Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office Bell Haditorial office Bell Mississippi Valley-cmel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
East Hill
Hurlbut Grocery
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch’s Groecery
Oregon Street
W. 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 circulation statement shows total copies printed and circulated in April 1908 for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher F D Throop attests to the figures while Notary Public F L Bihimeier verifies the oath, dated May 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Ieee T Eek Wits
Throop
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
F. L. Bihimeier
A Thought for Tomorrow on True Worth and Belief
The piece asks the real test of a person and of faith: whether actions are good and true. It praises those who work honestly and straight, and argues that genuine religions prove themselves by bearing good fruit, beyond mere labels or artistic claims.
Personal Religion Counts Beyond Sunday Worship
The piece argues that true religion is a daily practice not a weekly ritual. It urges inner conscience, charity, and better conduct at home, work, and in society. A genuine personal faith shapes character, patriotism, gratitude, and service, enduring beyond church attendance or outward devotion.
Tipping and Divorce Evils Highlighted in sprawling rant
A column argues tipping, divorce, and their social impact are connected by a satirical comparison. It riffs on a Des Moines incident about many divorces and mocks anti tipping sentiment while urging balanced generosity and thoughtful courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Des Moines
Cupid
Newsboy
Matrimonial voyage faced with hazards and resolve
The passage reflects waning faith in the future yet shows a steadfast resolve to navigate the rough seas of marriage. It portrays young navigators confronting frequent storms as they steer through a voyage marked by unpredictable risks and determined optimism.
Yinger Up and the Call for a Steady Economy
An item reflecting on optimistic finance and agriculture notes reports from Dun's Review about improving crops and steady trade. It cites potential legislation for monetary relief and a reform commission, arguing the nation moves toward a calmer, healthier prosperity as the rallying call to “Yinger Up.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
Congress
Yinger
Reminiscences and Local News Highlights from 1858
Recap of the Journal sections across decades. May 16 1858 Sunday notes progress of colored people toward citizenship, plus steamer Hawkeye passenger theft near Hannibal and Baxter express wagon injury. Also mentions a mule kick injury to A D Sauer, and a list of local names Cadle and Washburns. 20 years ago items cover Seventh Day Adventists Des Moines meeting dates and health trips of Mrs Funck and Miss Daut, plus Nichols death of C F Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Alexander Clark
South
Hannibal
Quincy
III
A. D. Sauer
Baxter
Seventh Day Adventists
Des Moines
Henry Funck
Cora Daut
Los Angeles
Cal
Muscatine
Nichols
C. F. Smith
Reform club reception committee meets Saturday at 3
Thirty years ago the Reform club reception committee members are ordered to meet Saturday at 3 o'clock in the rooms. Miss Laura Chambers Miss Belle Hanna Miss Mollie Whicher Miss Nellie Bishop Mrs Cornelius per order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Club
Laura Chambers
Belle Hanna
Mollie Whicher
Nellie Bishop
Cornelius
Local notes on teachers, guests, and recruits
Ten years ago Prof. Sylvan Plumly returned from Detroit with many drawings showing his school’s work compared to others. Col D W Jackson of the Fiftieth regiment attended a Flem ing Bros. Des Moines banquet at the Savery hotel. Mrs C S Hogan, formerly of Sigourney now in Los Angeles, visits daughter Mrs W Hutchinson in Des Moines. Capt Preston Austin drills a forty man unit at Fruitland claiming readiness to join the U S Army. Good for you Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Plumly
Detroit
Mich
Col
D. W. Jackson
Fiftieth Regiment
Fleming Bros
Dubuque
Los Angeles
Cal
Sigourney
W. Hutchinson
Corn crop grows in Johnson County promise
Iowa Press comment notes that a favorable season will produce a strong corn crop in Johnson County. The piece warns against praising a famous woman by empty flattery and emphasizes the lasting impact of productive farming in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Johnson County
Ellen Beach Yaw May Inherit Foreign Funds
The Iowa singer Ellen Beach Yaw may gain millions from foreign holdings, prompting a dispute among titled foreigners. If she secures the funds and brings them to the United States, she could strengthen her appeal to Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Roosevelt Replies Stir Senate Critics
The Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt has begun sending letters to persistent senatorial critics, with reports that the exchange sharpens debate and stirs the Senate atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Lone Tree Republican Land Promises Vast Acres
An article in the Lone Tree Republican extols thousands of acres of as good land as exists, praising quality and potential for development or farming across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree Republican
Ibe
Evang Delivers Tender Moment After Ogden Speech
In Ogden Bob Evang finished his address with a tiny child by his side, presenting a beautiful bouquet to the youngster. The scene highlighted his brave yet tender character as the crowd watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bob Evang
Ogden
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
S R Crockett's 1907 tale The Iron Lord follows a miner’s perilous life in hard rock work and perilous undertakings. The narrative explores courage, endurance, and industrial toil shaping men amid dangerous depths.
Night in Kirktown Farmlife Sparks a Family Confrontation
In a dusk scene at the Calmont residence Vic Morris and Philip Calmont clash over politics and family insults. Vida Bryan interrupts, demanding civility as the men withdraw, while the town's industrial landscape glows beyond the woods and a lighthouse keeper reads by lantern light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Phil Calmont
Malachi
Kirktown
Incubus
Wolf Skerry
Charles O'Malley
The Making of a Man Silent Rainy Night Crossing
The scene follows Old Dick delayed at No. 2 as rain stops and gravel glistens. They tread Glebe End Avenue to the private road Mr. Jacob Romer uses in his carriage, feeling the pine needles beneath foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2
Glebe End Avenue
Jacob Romer
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Liver and Stomach Invigorator
An advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic liver and stomach tonic made from native roots. It lists ingredients Golden Seal Stone Black Cherrybark Queen's root Bloodroot Mandrake and cites medical authorities endorsing the formula. It also offers a free booklet by mail and mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a supplemental aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Phila
Hi. C. Wood
Univ.of
Hahnemann Med. College
Chicago
John King
Jno
M. Scudder
Laurence Johnson
Dept. Univ. of
N. Y
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Colds That Hang On Warn of Spring Ills
Spring colds drain the system and nerves, paving the way for illness. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and expels the cold. Safe and certain in results, says A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Druggzist
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