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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal Printing Co. distributes through F. D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor. It proclaims itself the official paper for city and county with circulation claims and AP and Lee Syndicate membership.
The Journal announces agency locations for reader convenience across the city. 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 Editorial office Bell Mississippi Valley listed for contact.
Sworn circulation report for April 1908 documents average daily copies of 5,836 with listed daily figures 5,825 to 5,875 and totals including 6,825 reaches. publisher F D Throop swears to accuracy before Notary F L Bihmmeier on May 1, 1908, Muscatine Iowa.
The piece critiques pervasive posing in Iowa politics, focusing on the Cummins wing and Governor Cummins era. It notes voters may awaken to the tactic but doubts the primary will fully reveal public sentiment. It highlights candidates like Jim Good and Jim Trewin in the fifth district amid this political theater.
A lengthy defense of political positions and ties unfolds as scrutiny targets Gov. Cummins and candidate Good. The piece argues both men leverage corporate and labor links, cites a 1907 $1,000 legal fee to Cummins, and notes Governor Cummins' stance on railroad taxes rail rates and Canadian reciprocity amid a broad conservation conference with farmers central to the debate.
The speaker criticizes the deputy acting governor for impolite actions and notes Iowa’s chief executive was absent. He decries the governor as posing as a healer while failing in common virtues and duties. He argues the absence of leadership left the state unrepresented.
Alex Miller reports in the Washington Democrat that jail terms for drunkenness stem from a physiological craving and tissue conditions. Dr Moorhead of the Keokuk Gate City argues crime results from pathology and should be treated accordingly, noting differences from sober individuals.
The Burlington Hawkeye challenges Cummins impact on the Republican party and notes a shrinkage in party plurality from over 100000 to about 20000. River town Democrats allegedly aided in desired legislation, but the governor proved helpless after reaching his goal.
The Delmar Journal Scribbler ridicules Mark Walsh a Democratic congressional candidate and successful business man. The northern border Republican paper denounces him for his political stance and campaign prominence.
Washington Press notes Jake Lemley paid 50 dollars for a boar pig in a brief personal item. The reference is personal and the column cautions against stirring up a row.
Illinois inmate of the poor house dies just after falling heirs to an estate valued at $190 000 and before he could enjoy any of it. Such is life.
A large group of Wapello Democrats traveled to Morning Sun this afternoon to hear Governor Cummins. The governor expressed appreciation for supporters who helped him in past political battles.
Des Moines Capital reports J R Nor man, leader of the Town populist party, has formally declared against Allison, strengthening Allison's political position each day.
In a note from the Waterloo Times-Republican the Town State Traveling Men's Association is described as having provided certain proofs or evidence to a governor or governing body, though the fragment limits full context. The report indicates a formal submission or acknowledgment within a political or civic matter.
A retrospective column recalls past local happenings. Notable notes include Wm. Bevard from Pittsburg now in St. Louis with patented shingle and stave cutting gear, steamer Decalion prepared for a basket meeting voyage, and editors Wharton and Sellon planning a Rock Island republican paper. Also mentions 40 30 and 20 year items from church, banking plans, and court notices with brief community updates.
In a political dispute Cummins offers $1,000 for work done while Senator Dolliver faced criticism for not issuing an attachment at the proper time. The event centers on accountability and overdue obligations.
A Sioux City Journal quote from the Atchison Globe extols the value of a man who can promise. It contends Iowa harbors one of the era’s greatest men in public life if the premise proves correct.
A Des Moines man killed himself after his team’s home defeat, shadowing Wapello’s baseball scene. The town’s quality of play is said not to have improved significantly.
Story appears to recount a miner’s peril and discovery within a coal mine. It follows workers facing danger underground and a steadfast leader guiding rescue or survival amid collapsing tunnels.
The Davenport Times notes May 23 as a fitting date for Congress to adjourn, urging timely legislative wrap up and signaling a quiet end to the session.
Literary notes announce Jesse Lynch Williams and his new collection The Girl and the Game and Other College Stories to be published by Scribner's on May 16. The volume features lively college life tales from a former undergraduate with insight into student views and eight talks with a kid brother.
Dialogue excerpt from Piazza Ladies features a morning chat among bathers. A woman compliments a bathing suit while discussing weather, heart trouble, headaches, and plans to attend a party at the Golden Cascade. Public notice notes the publication by Charles Scribner's Sons.
The Chicago Journal of Health gives a strong endorsement to Blanchard's Eczema Lotion, calling it a high character remedy for eczema. It notes Prof. Joseph Blanchard, skin specialist, at 3811 Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, as the maker of the proven proprietary treatment.
Billy Bryan praises acts of courage from Pauls voyage while Ludovic Morris and Phil Calmont move toward England with Vic Morris unbending yet prepared to apologize to Calmont for past harsh words. The journey passes through inns and towns toward a distant shore.
In the moorland dusk Phil confesses his neglected upbringing and failed inheritance while Vic Morris offers counsel and honesty. The exchange reveals longing for purpose beyond wealth as they clash over progress and a moral vocation.
Mrs C B Horton and Alice Gay traveled to Lone Tree for the fortieth ninth wedding anniversary and a visit to Eva Baker. Miss Iva Jarrard arrived from Muscatine to see Rae Nolind. J C Gay was a Burlington business caller. The excerpt mentions the play Al Martins Country.
The article extols plant cures from Golden Seal and Stillingia, praising Dr. Hale and Prof. Scudder. It describes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and alterative correcting digestive and liver derangements, plus recommending Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach, liver, and bowels.
Friday afternoon the last teachers meeting of the Orono township school year was held. All schools close next Friday and will picnic together at the Brockway school house. Several locals and visiting relatives are noted with small social events and a 6.50 ice cream and cake fundraiser by the M. E. Aid society.
East Wapsi Ia May 18. Mr and Mrs A Marolf spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Brown Cedar Valley. Stella Webster entertained friends from West Liberty. Clara Marolf visited Miss Artie Gates West Liberty. Antonia and Dora Fickler spent Saturday in Iowa City. Geo Furniss West Liberty called on Mrs Alfred Marolf. Bessie Hudson Iowa City came home to visit until Sunday.
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