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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
3
Unclear OCR text from a city business page mentions address lines in New York and Chicago offices. readable fragments include Marquette Building and company names Fayue and AbbanWell.
The Journal enumerates agency locations to serve readers including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Miksch's grocery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklervile Chayka's Grocery West Hill J B H Fuller Grocery Telephones Business office Bell Editorial office Mississippi Valley Area.
Sworn circulation statement lists daily totals and totals for April 1908 for the Muscatine Journal. It records distribution figures across days and sections, noting variations and Sunday totals.
Average 0.5 8 3 6 I. F. D. Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal solemnly swears the above number of copies were printed and circulated during April 1908. Subscribed and sworn before me May 1 1908 by F L Bihimeter notary public in Muscatine Iowa.
The piece challenges age assumptions in politics as Cummins runs for the senate and Osler theory debates age thresholds. It cites historical figures like Dandolo Franklin and Von Moltke to argue that impactful leadership can endure beyond youth and old age.
The author argues that men past eighty have produced major triumphs in war, statesmanship, art, science, literature, and music. Cites Titian, Gladstone, Palmerston, Coke, Newton, Verdi, Auber, Macklin, Holmes, John Bigelow, Gutzot, and references an article by E. B. Simmons. Warns against labeling a society as a young nation and urges valuing elder wisdom in governance and policy decisions.
A wartime style appeal urges all Iowans with party ties to spend a few minutes voting in the June 2 primary. The author notes patriotism and civic duty, comparing it to supporting the country in peace and war, and stresses participation as essential to good government.
Reminiscences note Mr. J. W. Mitchel admitted to district court practice. Grandview Institute in Louisa county near Muscatine prepares a $10,000 two story 45 by 55 foot building with eastern teachers. Hydrophobia alerts dogs as mad dog incident cited. Also mentions 30 and 20 years ago items including Jule MacCoskry moving near Cedar street and Oatmeal company improvements and new brick wall at factory.
A city ordinance published in the Journal states that all citizens seeking to sell liquor must pay a license fee to the city totaling fifty dollars.
A call urges citizens to exercise the franchise in the upcoming primary, arguing that whether one supports reform or preservation, casting a vote is essential to the strength of government. The author emphasizes that any amount of time spent voting benefits the nation and upholds true democratic principle.
Iowa press comment from the Harlan Republican declares Gov. Cummins an able word carpenter but lacking sincerity and reason. It contrasts him with Sen. Dolliver, calling Dolliver an orator from Orationburg and accusing Cummins of grandstanding and talking to the galleries.
The Hampton Recorder quotes Judge Cowan writing in the Des Moines Register and Leader asking who in this generation would live to see the moment when free trade advice from a Texas Democrat would be printed under Republican noses in Iowa political affairs through a Republican paper.
The Marengo Republican comments on a fair June 2 primary noting that only one Republican party should exist in Iowa and that most differences are driven by a few leaders seeking offices.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise doubts any appointment will occur if Senator Alli son is elected and believes Senator Allison will likely live beyond another Senate term.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes convention managers seek a four day presidential nomination by acclamation. The Cedar Rapids Republican proclaims Allison has won two to one if Iowa farmers vote next Tuesday.
In American Magazine June issue Marion Hill presents a stage vignette about gossip among actors. She notes that performers gossip in Pullman cars and hotel lobbies, sharing letters and private affairs when they are not on stage.
In the May 14 issue the Farmers Gazette Dublin prints a Samuel Sinnett letter from Muscatine about American pork and horses and a potato named the World’s Fair. Admiral George Clapp has sprained his ankle and cannot respond to naval reserve calls. Charlie Pratt has moved to Kansas City for work in sash and door plants.
A serialized tale titled The Iron Lord follows miners facing peril and power struggles deep underground. The narrative centers on a seasoned foreman and a young recruit as they navigate dangerous tunnels, hidden fortunes, and a village at stake.
Billy Bryan and Dick, with a wary Billy Bryan junior, haul a large mysterious case into a shanty. They reveal a Broadwood piano and prepare to set it up, joking about names and the Skerries, as Vida’s daughter watches. The scene ends with the piano being lowered and readied for unveiling.
Vida stands in a doorway stunned by the cottage piano now hers, realizing Dick could not have afforded it. She regains sense and weighs the meaning of the lavish surprise as the lighthouseman and foster father watch. Mor- is left to ponder consequences.
Vida and Billy discuss a Broadwood piano bought for the lighthouse, while a rival music shop plans a prank with a dead bird. Vida plays Greig as Billy’s suspicions fade, the scene turning into a hopeful, dreamlike moment aboard the lantern keeper’s home.
Advertisement asserts chronic constipation risks and promotes Foley's Urino Laxative as a pleasant remedy that aids digestion and liver and bowel action. Claims rapid improvement with no nausea or griping and urges purchasing through A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Wilton Iowa May 26 The Wilton high school commencement will be held at the M E church at eight oclock Thursday evening. The program includes Music Voices of the Woods High School Girls Glee Club Invocation Rev J E Corley Industrial Martyrs Frank R Bacon As the Twig is Bent Ella Bannick Vocal Solo Miss M Carl The Secret of Happiness Elsa M Fischer The last inch makes the tallest man Anna M Hendrick Music With Sheathed Swords Michael Coste Chorus from first and second grammars The empty vessel gives forth the loudest sound Albert Marolf Ambition Harry G Nicolaus
Wilton residents attend a play dinner at the Commercial Hotel and a busy schedule of social visits, funerals, and community meetings. Rural route changes take effect June 15, with route 3 lengthened to 23 percent miles and route 1 shortened to 28 miles. Notables include I. S. Pepper, J. McSwiggin, and Rev. Tallman among frequent travelers and speakers.
In Foster Illinois Messrs Carl J Parchett and August Altenbernd organized a B Y P A at the Foster Baptist church with officers elected led by President Miss Pearl Watson and other posts. Rev J C Light of Muscatine delivered a memorial sermon to a full house. Residents John Zollner and J E Drugg family updates noted. a patriotic entertainment at the Foster school house is planned for Friday.
A chronic constipation case leads to a serious breakdown with relief promised by Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to cure headache stomach liver and bowel trouble at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
Miss Dorothy Dickey of near Wapello visits sister Mrs W B Lowe. Mr and Mrs Chas Wagner host at Mr and Mrs Wm Gabriel. Cedar Bethel Sunday school organized and meets at 10 am. Several local visits and dinners noted including Miss Pearl Wilson and Miss Maudie George. Ill child of Henry Wagner under care of Dr Hubbard. Wm Dunham entertained at Wm Thompson home.
Miss Eva Wylie visits Lulu Morehead. Rev Richardson preaches at the M E church. Muscatine callers include Theo Morehead and family and Elmer France party. Annie and Kathryn Marple return home from Buffalo Prairie. Ladies' Home Aid held May 12 raising 4.41 dollars. Memorial day program and speaker announced for next Saturday. Charles M. Ege ends school year with picnic and exercises then returns to Rock Island. Mrs. M Ege visits husband. Mrs. Jenkins of Keokuk visiting daughter Mrs. Herb Walker.
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