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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
3
The Journal Printing Co announces official paper status for City and County. It lists editors and addresses in New York and Chicago, describes circulation superiority, and details subscription rates for Daily and Semi-Weekly editions with delivery and mail options.
The Journal names agencies for readers convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street Booth 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 area noted with fragmented text.
Publisher F D Throop swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 5 836 copies in April 1908. Notary F L Ethimeier confirms sworn statement May 1, 1908.
Alex Miller of the Washington Democrat claims Allison has won the senatorial contest and cites broad newspaper opposition to Cummins. The piece notes many papers and preachers oppose Cummins while urging readers to heed the editor’s view.
A reader asks the Journal to correct a perceived false impression from an editorial headlined Useful Old Men. The Journal reaffirms that every statement in the piece is true as intended and offers to address any wrong understanding.
The article argues readers about the Osier theory age limit for Governor Cummins in Iowa. It lays out birth date February 15 1850, places him at 58 turning 59, and explains constitutional timing for Senate appointment. It contends Cummins supporters set a new limit between 66 and 79 or 81 for serving.
Readers are reassured that all students will be part of a June 2 event marking the end of the school year. The note emphasizes youth and aging with a light optimistic tone for the audience.
Reminiscences from fifty years ago recount a Presbyterian assembly in New Orleans with delegates from across the nation. notes on gold fever, local families, and school milestones are interwoven with a suspenseful Victorian cottage scene featuring Vic Morris and Jacob Romer. The serialized excerpt ends with a cliffhanger.
Forty years ago the Turnverein prepared for an anniversary celebration with a potential picnic in Hoopes grove. The Mechanics Aid Society will join to form a procession at 1 o’clock and parade to the grounds for exercises. The steamer Key City from Dubuque is due at six tonight.
A tale by S. R. Crockett set in mining regions explores hardship, labor, and cunning in a harsh industrial world. Protagonists confront danger, rival interests, and moral tests amid rugged landscapes and close-knit communities.
Pine Mills notes show Jim Letts visiting Lettsville with his father and local exchanges, plus purchases by Will Butcher and a veterinary visit by John Eade from Muscatine. Mrs. H Carwitzell ill with gallstones drawing Durant doctors. Mrs. John Goodham moved to Marshalltown Soldiers Home. Numerous visits and births recorded at Muscatine and New Era locales.
In Chapter XVIII, Billy Bryan weighs marrying Vida while Dick Finnan counters with family law and social doubt. Dick believes Vida would not pair with Billy and mocks his age, while Billy defends his prospects and laments the changing guardianship over the Gorm House properties.
Twenty years ago entries note May 27 as a Sunday. Mrs James Hannan reports a telegram from Chattanooga Tenn saying Company C 50th Regiment I N G is well. Louis Beard and relatives travel to Colorado. J A Sinclair plans a summer in Villisca Iowa with his daughter.
The underground engineer leaves Globe End gate pondering a failing progress with Vida Bryan and Phil Calmont. Vic Morris discovers a black velvet masked automobile connected to Mr. Kahn, lingering near the private road at night.
Hon. C. A. Carpenter of Columbus Junction will speak in Letts Thursday evening May 28 explaining why he supports Cummins. A large crew works on the Odd Fellows temple and Griffin block, which will present a handsome façade when finished. Many Letts residents visited Columbus Junction Sunday.
An old advertisement from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta promotes S. S. S. as a blood cleansing remedy that cures eczema acne tetter salt rheum and other skin diseases by removing humors from the blood. It asserts salves cannot cure and offers a book and free medical advice.
G C Rece of 404 Freedom St Alliance Ohio narrates a six year battle with eczema on shin bones driven by a humor in the blood. After failed salves purifiers and local treatment he used S S S and claims complete permanent cure with seven months clear of symptoms.
Local score shows the Maroons defeating East Moline 4 to 1 with Carl Shearer from this town playing for the Maroons. Mentions of community events follow including Decoration day plans and notes on local visits, commencements, and social calls among residents.
W H Snyder secretary of the school board delivered a commencement address to patrons and the board of education and to the graduates. The report notes that several farmers have finished planting corn in the vicinity.
Miss Emma Brandt returns home after months in California. Lizzie Brase of Mount Grove visits C K Beatty. Lutheran church hosts ice cream social on Saturday May 30. Cris Brase of Muscatine visits Fred Crow. Mrs Otto Fitchner attends business in Muscatine. Ray Olander and Mrs Olander with Breta Freberg attend Augustana College commencement in Rock Island this week.
On May 26 1908 the Clerk of the District Court opened and read a will allegedly of Philip Stein deceased. The probate hearing is set for June 30 1908 at the June Term to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Attorneys Carskaddan Burk Pepper represent the matter.
A New York City tourist service promises to show the entire city in half a day, save 56 percent in time and expense, and protect visitors from confidence men. Escorts available, depart from depot and arrange hotel accommodations. write for terms and party size. Edward Butler, N Y C Tourist.
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