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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal publications outline sourcing and delivery details. It lists publishers, editors, offices in Newark and Chicago, and local agencies with grocery and drug stores as distribution points for readers.
Partial OCR fragment shows a telephones and business notice with unclear references to ABOAY and Mississippi Valley, suggesting an item about local utilities or directory entries. No clear names, dates, or places are legible enough to confirm specifics.
Sworn circulation statement shows daily and Sunday totals for October 1908 with multiple 6,760 figures and occasional variations. The document lists dates and page counts, including 183,230 totals, and references Doak Grow and publishers.
I F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal certify the above number of copies were printed and circulated during October 1908. Subscribed and sworn to before me November 2, 1908 by F L Bihlmeier notary public.
A Waterloo Times Tribune opinion defends Theodore Roosevelt as the twentieth century s greatest rooter for his side the common people. The piece argues his support for honesty and decency, acknowledges mistakes, yet asserts enduring admiration from supporters past and present.
The waterloo of Taft split with Roosevelt’s influence, as voters showed strong support for Roosevelt policies. Roosevelt’s honesty, decency, anti graft stance, and public virtue defined the era, with admiration for his leadership shaping the political tone and trust in the next phase of governance.
In Oskaloosa Herald prose, a magistrate questions Pat the old offender about his return. Pat bluntly answers that two policemen brought him in and he was drunk, confirming the simple reason for his arrest.
A humor note in the Marshalltown Times-Republican ponders whether Congressman Daw son’s prior job as whip of the last Republican Congress influenced his current cracking majority this year. The brief jokes about political influence imply questions about party strength and leadership impact.
A Cherokee Democrat bids farewell to his 1912 campaign. He notes public affection but belief that voters will not support him yet. The message signals a political farewell and hint of future effort.
Clarence Hintermeister and Harry Plum were released this afternoon after pleading guilty to gambling. Deputy Chief Wilhite and Officer Springborn arrested them last night. Judge Howe and Mr. Wilhite lectured the youths who promised to reform. both are under 21.
The Root Juice cure draws hundreds to Morgan's drug store with many testimonials praising its healing for stomach liver kidneys and blood. Users report digestion relief constipation rheumatism and kidney complaints improving after a few bottles. Sold at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50.
The Davenport community revisits a 50 year old push for a Davenport to Cedar Rapids railroad via Tipton amid Muscatine rail hopes. A Muscatine stockholders group elected officers includes Joseph A. Green and John O. Wilson. A youngster suffers a arm fracture in an accident at Dulaney’s yard.
Joy Vennable confronts a web of deceit over Hugo Charteris as her confidant reveals the dead man’s remorse and the true nature of love. The exchange weighs forgiveness, truth, and the riches of a steadfast character amid scandal and social pressure.
An auto collision shows injuries but Bucklen’s Amnica Salve heals quickly as it does sores and burns. 25c at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
A late 19th century style ad promotes Pape's Diapepsia as a quick remedy for dyspepsia and sour stomach. It claims relief from indigestion, gas, heartburn, nausea, and related misery within five minutes of use and notes a fifty cent price at any pharmacy.
Socialist candidates for county offices filed expense affidavits with County Auditor Lawrence. Wilbur Crow spent nothing on clerk at all, Brad E. Law used 70 cents for supervisor, and O C Wilson reported 1.62 for state legislature. Republicans and Democrats listed various amounts for clerk auditor peace treasurer assessor trustee and other posts.
The Woman's Foreign Mission Circle of the Baptist church holds its annual Thanksgiving service next Tuesday at 3 PM in the church. All ladies of the church and congregation are invited. Miss Bessie Hoopes and Miss Pelasheva will speak.
A home remedy guides readers on curing indigestion belching sour stomach and dyspepsia using three ingredients Prosene Compound Compound Tincture of Cinchona and Sherry Wine mixed and taken before meals. The article notes Prosene is from Cooper Pharmaceutical Co Chicago and available in drugstores.
The Board of Supervisors began canvassing the Tuesday general election results this afternoon but found no change to the outcome as of four o clock. County offices had not yet been reached and will likely finish tomorrow.
Mrs Edgar F Johnston of Mary Holmes Seminary Mississippi will lecture at the First Presbyterian church Tuesday at 7 30 PM on Work among the Negroes The Presbyterians of Iowa support her and the public is invited to attend.
The remains of Fred Lemke, accidentally shot yesterday morning near the city, will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service will take place at the German Lutheran church with Rev. George Meters, pastor, officiating.
Guthrie Oklahoma reports that the October 26 notice of the arrest of George Schmake, bookkeeper of the First State Bank of Fallis, Lincoln County, was in error. Sheriffs office in Guthrie supplied the authority for the mistaken report, and authorities now state Schmake was not arrested.
New York brokers report a 27 point drop in American Tobacco stock on the fourth market. The stumble follows earlier trading activity and raises concern among investors about the firm’s short term prospects.
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