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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal is the official paper of City and County and a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate. It is issued every evening Monday through Saturday, with a semi weekly edition published Tuesday and Friday nights. Delivery is by carrier and mail rates are listed for different subscriptions.
The Journal announces new agencies in Chicago at the Marquette Building and in various neighborhoods for reader convenience. Listings include East Mill, Auribut Grocery on East 2nd Street, Toborg Bros grocery in South Muscatine, Oregon Street W c 4, Busch's Drug Store, Hershey Avenue, Hecklerville, Chayka's Grocery in Westill, and J H Fuller Grocery.
Editorial note references Bell telephone offices and business operations in the Mississippi Valley area. The fragment mentions Bell company facilities and editorial office context without specific events or dates.
Sworn affidavit by Throop of Muscatine Journal reports total print and circulation figures for September 1908. Notary F L Bihlmeier attested on October 2, 1908 in Muscatine County Iowa.
For County Auditor A. B Lawrence. For County Treasurer A. C. Shiflet. For County Clerk W. S. McKee. For Sheriff T. W. Stoops. For County Recorder A. C. Schoemaker.
The fragment urges people to know how to vote and then vote, implying civic participation without providing specific details, dates, or candidates. It emphasizes taking action and exercising the vote.
A veteran editorial warns voters about ballot marking rules and explains how to correctly cast votes for supervisorial terms, presidential electors, and amendment questions. The piece defends the paper's record on political coverage, condemning opponent tactics and urging informed, prudent casting of ballots.
Fifty years ago citizens urged better streets as merchants lamented current road conditions. A dissolved partnership between William White and William Ritchie was announced. Other items include a Bloomington Farmers Club meeting upcoming, a broken ankle from a wagon incident, and visits by W H Ziegler of Royal Baking Powder Co. to Sweetland township along with local church and club news.
A Davenport street fight broke out Saturday after Irishman Farrell grabbed a purse from an old black man, Willis Burns, who chased him. Stones were thrown as crowds joined, risking a riot. Judge Woodward of Muscatine resigned yesterday as clerk of the U S circuit court.
The message describes circulating letters believed to be personal missives from Mr. Walsh and Judge Wade, mailed from Clinton, denying rumors while supporters from Walsh's party come forward contesting the claims. It urges readers to reflect on the records and mudslinging before voting.
Twenty years ago Sister Arsella of the order of St. Francis died in Muscatine from consumption at age thirty. The Wilton Improvement Company weighs options for a new water works system and has formed two committees to study the plan. A Republican rally led by R B Huff and L C Crossman drew attendees in Conesville last Friday evening.
A public appeal urges support for McKee citing trusted service and proven record. The message emphasizes reliability and customer focus as key reasons to vote.
Readers are urged to cast ballots for Peace Prosperity Progress Taft and Sherman in this election call. The note emphasizes the slate as a path to national stability and reform with support from local and regional voices urging turnout.
Voters are urged to support Hazlett for surveyor and King for coroner in upcoming elections. The short notice emphasizes these two county offices and notes the electoral deadline.
Voters are urged to back the Republican township slate in upcoming local elections. The campaign emphasizes regional governance, fiscal responsibility, and community services. Supporters highlight party alignment with local priorities and candidate qualifications.
Henry Sabin in the Des Moines Register and Leader endorses re electing Mr Riggs as Iowa superintendent of public instruction saying continuing Riggs is a high duty for the school interests of Iowa. The piece urges votes for the state ticket including Riggs and the Republican slate.
West Liberty candidate Tom Stoops and his 400 strong Wapsie supporters urge partisan members to rally behind him for sheriff. The message stresses loyalty to the party and the value of Stoops as a worthy choice.
A call to vote for Republican candidates for county supervisors highlights a record of lower taxes and improved county affairs. The message urges continued support, praising past Republican leadership and urging voters to reward service.
The Muscatine county republican group expressed its choice at the primary vote urging elect Judge J. C. Coster as county attorney.
The message urges votes for Webster highlighting his legislative tenure during a period of strong Iowa policy momentum and asks readers to cast their ballot for him.
When a town supports a candidate, it strengthens the race. Wilton stands with A. C. Shifler as the Republican treasurer hopeful, urging residents to get in the game and help swell his expected majority.
A political appeal urges voters to support Professor F. M. Witter for county superintendent. The message argues that experienced leadership is needed to keep the schools on stable ground.
The recorder's office has never been better conducted than under his able regime, urging voters to support Horace Shoemaker.
Citizens are urged to elect Lawrence, the most business like choice, as Muscatine County's auditor for years to come.
A brief political item urges voting for Dawson and opposing a money barrel tied to slush fund politics.
Attorney General Byers clarifies that Republican voters may cast ballots at any time from morning to evening next Tuesday. Voters must be registered to participate, and three separate ballots—general, constitutional amendment, and Republican senatorial—will be used. Voters must request a primary ballot, sign a formal request, and oaths may be required if a vote is challenged.
After the Luna sinks off Needles, Hugo Charteris and Tisdale debate fate and purpose. Charteris contemplates publishing an obituary to free Joy Vennable from a marriage he engineered, while considering a fresh start with three thousand pounds and possible moves to Argentina, California, or Australia.
The People of Muscatine are invited to the Family Theatre Vaudeville for a single screening of election returns on November 3 at 9 30 p m Doors open free to guests. A Western Union wire and operator will relay results to the lighting machine for live display as received.
Tisdale argues over a risky ruse to fake death and keep his people ignorant. The speaker contemplates a two hour walk to decide, noting past archduke or others who vanished only to reappear. The scene ends with uncertainty and a tease of continuation.
An old advertisement notes Dr. King's New Life Pills used to cure bilious headaches and regulate liver and bowels. Price listed as 25 cents.
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