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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
3
The Journal Printing Co. announces delivery by carrier for daily and semi weekly editions. The Daily Journal published every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal issued ten pages Tuesday and five pages Friday. Subscriptions: Daily by mail 9.00 per year. Semi-Weekly 1.00 per year. Delivers daily to subscribers by carrier.
Representatives listed for Newark at 3014 West 33rd Street with Payne and Young in charge. Chicago office at 150 Marquette Building with Fayne and Young in charge.
The Journal lists local service agencies for reader convenience. Entries include Hast Hill, Uribbut Grocery on East 2nd Street, Toborg Bros Grocery on Oregon Street, W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Keccherville Chaykas a Grocery on West Will, and J BK Fuller Grocery.
Telephones and business office lines appear in a dated ledger with references to Bell and Mell. The fragment mentions editorial and business contacts, hinting at a newspaper office setup and internal directory notation.
The Muscatine Journal publishes its sworn October 1908 circulation figures. Total copies printed and circulated average 531,230 with an overall circulation tally around 6,760 per reading, as certified by publisher J. F. D. Throop and notarized by F. L. Bihlmetler on November 2, 1908.
An Iowa daily argues that anti Cummins organized opposition in Des Moines should end as Governor Cummins is the likely Republican candidate for U S senator. The piece credits Cummins with overcoming foes and notes the Cummins press bureau as a source of enmity.
The piece urges unity among Iowa Republicans led by Dolliver and Taft on the administration. It praises Cummins as a loyal ally and dismisses further opposition, calling for cooperation and an end to “standpatters” and hostile press attacks.
A reflective piece listing virtues and omissions by a publication after an election. The narrator notes only once that the people ruled and avoids humorous or sensational references such as Walter Wellman predictions frazzle and The Mysterious Stranger while highlighting a few virtues amid faults.
The article suggests Taft's stance toward labor officials did not reflect his view of Samuel Gompers the labor leader. It implies a distinction between Taft's attitudes toward organized labor and the men who lead it, highlighting tensions in early 20th century labor relations.
A sharp note suggests the root rejects Platt’s toga while Outlook and the Commoner seek an inside Washington correspondent. The line hints at a preference for better access and insider reporting from the capital.
The phrase hints at notorious crime legends associated with Indiana locales and infamous suspects, suggesting a historical mystery linking gun smuggling or serial crime motifs.
Cedar Falls Record reports that William Jr from Fayette will sit in the house and Fred from Webster will serve in the senate. Both are described as reliable, well equipped to faithfully and effectively serve the state.
The New York World cites a Lincoln letter suggesting in a few weeks William Jennings Bryan will announce he will not seek the presidency again. The Sioux City Tribune notes it would have benefited democracy if he had made that declaration last year.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil praises Chairman Hitchcock as a powerful campaign manager and a "mighty good guesser" in its commentary, noting his skill during the period observed.
A nostalgic column recalls Muscatine as a growing commercial center with rail improvements and a Brussels carpet factory by James Kiteley on East Eighth Street. It notes local leadership, Davenport ties, and a 20 year reference to a Republican clubs jollification plan for November 17 and Davenport Lumber’s winter shutdown.
At a city hall session 40 years ago officials discussed developing railroad ventures to make the city a key transportation center in the region. Attendance was light, delegates were appointed to the Muscatine T. and A. R. R. stockholders meeting, with instructions to back S. G. Stein, A. Chambers, and J. P. in Tinton.
The passage notes a speaker nearly hit the Taft vote tally on the first ballot at the national Republican convention and later estimated Taft would win 325 electoral votes, figures close to actual results.
190 years ago Miss Louise Battey departed for Chicago to enter the Chi caen Conservatory of Music. William Hazlett formerly of Muscatine was re elected county attorney at Pocahontas County. George J. Schaefer arrived in Muscatine from Chicago to visit relatives. Col L M Martin, known for Muscatine North and South, fell ill at Chiesen and moved home to Marshalltown.
A Chicago bookmaker who lured many bets with 5 to 1 on Taft says his personal prosperity has been restored, now exceeding $200,000.
The Keokuk Constitution Democrat asserts that one of the best outcomes of the election is the complete elimination of Hearstism from American politics. It states Hearstism is absolutely nil as an element in future elections.
Seneca paper reports on a marriage writeup error where the reporter described the couple as “Chums since childhood” but the printer changed it to “Chumps since childhood,” reflecting a transcription mishap caught after publication.
Brief item notes one Atlanta ward carried for Judge Taft for president as Des Moines Capital reports. It adds Bryan’s state majority in Lester will not exceed 25 000 and hints at political shifts and actions.
A 1908 novel by Horace Annesley Vachell marked by copyright details and official registration noting all rights reserved.
Joy returns veiled to Easthampton with Tisdale after Hugo Charteris is declared dead. He asks if she will join him. she questions a sacrifice and asks to sail together to the Argentine. Tisdale accepts, and they depart as dawn breaks over English shores.
In a calm sea voyage plan, Dr Snelgrove arranges a long trip for Joy with Tisdale and Hugo using a new name. Sir Giles distrusts the arrangement and fears serious consequences as Joy nears departure with Hugo while awaiting a Buenos Aires future. Joy comforts Hugo as the ship speeds toward its course.
Ezra Barnes, an early Keota settler and longtime implement dealer, died at his home on Friday November 6 after months of declining health. He arrived in Keota in the early 1870s and remained involved in local business until selling his shop last year. He leaves two sisters in California and Illinois and a niece, Mrs. Alice Martyn, who cared for him. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
The ad touts Dr Pierce's medicines with printed ingredient labels and oath attested formulas. It highlights Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion stomach disorders and mucous membrane diseases, aided by glycerine and Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal cleansing and chronic coughs. It notes no alcohol and claims safety for women and children.
A promotion notes the product's power to transform weak boys into robust ones and to help pale children grow by providing nutrition. It emphasizes feeding children with Scott's Emulsion to increase strength and health.
Letts Ia November reports show Rock Island Des Moines and Kansas City visitors on business and for family visits. Local commerce grows as Letts trains center adds enterprises and puts focus on regional ties with Muscatine Davenport and Columbus Junction.
In a Sunday hunting incident near Cranston a man and his friend were accidentally shot in the forenoon. Dr. Armentrout of Letts attended and treated the injured man whose hands were badly lacerated by the shot.
Foster Illinois reports a Sunday evening B Y P U gathering led by Misses Lillie Workman and Bessie Workman with next meeting set for November 22 led by Miss Nola Gillett and Thomas Watson. Social visits include Ella Foster with the Workmans and Typhoid fever concerns for Oliver Shirkey and Dee Morse.
A testimonial claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscle, easing shortness of breath pain and palpitations. Mrs. PD Barron of Covington Kentucky says after three bottles she is cured and urges others to try it, noting druggists will refund the first bottle if it fails to help.
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