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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
3
Advertisement for Scott’s Emulsion claims it provides essential fat for undernourished pale children, promising quick digestion and nourishment. It offers a free Complete Handy Atlas of the World in exchange for four cents and the newspaper name, mailed to Scott & Bowne in New York.
The item lists the Journal Printing Co. daily and semi weekly journal offerings with circulation and pricing. It mentions subscribers, delivery by carrier in the city, and weekly costs. The paper notes a weekly rate of 40 cents and annual subscriptions around 22.50 to 4.00 for different editions.
Representatives list locations in Newark on West 33rd Street and Chicago at Maryquette Building. Names include ague and lougby in charge along with Payne and Loung. No further context provided.
The Journal notes several city agencies and grocers for reader convenience. Agencies include East Mulkimbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and Toborg Bros. Grocery on Oregon Street. Also listed are Busch Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Chayka's Grocery on West Hill, and Jbb Puller Grocery.
A telecommunication listing notes Bell Telephone office changes with a Mississippi Valley route. Details are incomplete but indicate business office adjustments and service locations.
Sworn circulation statement shows October 1908 print and distribution totals for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher I F D Throop attests to the printed copies and circulation figures, sworn before Notary Public F L Bihlmeier on November 2, 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.
A Sioux City Journal editorial urges a broader interpretation of the sign Men Wanted. It argues the country seeks men of brains and brawn, honest and brave, ready to share in the work ahead. The piece notes widespread appearance of the sign across the land and questions the reader’s response.
The text urges a higher standard of public virtue, noting past factory closures and current panics as lessons. It stresses that democracy’s strength depends on citizens' quality, calling both men and women to live up to the new moral and civic expectations. It asks, what are you doing about it?
An Iowa paper and a preacher’s fable explain the 1896 Bryan dynamic. Voters cheered his rhetoric yet elected another, preferring practical leadership on the ship of state over symbolic appeals. The parable contrasts eloquence with action and suggests the public wants muscle on the oars.
Reminiscences of long ago in Muscatine as George D Frentice seeks a speaking engagement in February before the literary institute. Notices announce marriages including David Ingraham to Louise Marshall and Joseph M Whittaker to Ida J Smith. Farewell for Rev A Herron at Wilton, dedication planned for the new Methodist church by Bishop Andrews. Wedding cards issued for Dr J G Scroges and Miss Emma Cleaver on November 21 at Keokuk.
Forty years ago the Bloomington township ticket included W. H. Stewart for Supervisor and trustees John Cackler T. H. Drake R. Morford with A. Fry as Clerk. E. Klein J. H. Munroe were Justices, John K. Scott W. S. Richman as Constables, and E. Jones as Assessor. W. H. Stewart and family returned today from Minneapolis on the Pembina. Twenty years ago Dr Charles Robertson planned to move to Chicago and a funeral pallbearers included James Ryan N Toohey Mark Anson Patrick Murphy Paul Delahen Samuel Logan. Miss Liebbe Wallace married F. C. Stewart in Muscatine with Rev S. H. Parvin officiating.
Thirty years ago a wedding was performed by Rev. J B Hill at the parsonage in Musserville marking a significant milestone in a local couple's life together.
Ten years ago, John C. Kelley of Sioux City was set to travel to Boston to marry a Massachusetts girl. Dr and Mrs FE Lewis arrived in Muscatine from Taylor Indiana and planned to settle in the city.
A new tariff bill advances, pleasing protectionists who view it as strengthening domestic industry and guarding against foreign competition. Supporters argue it will shield jobs and bolster economic growth.
Davenport Times notes a remark that Debs did not expect to be elected, contrasting with Bryan. The line signals political expectations in a late 19th century context and frames the editorial tone.
Waterloo Time and Tribune notes Rev. Wm. Sunday uses in Ottumwa provoke sharp editorial reaction as a respectable father would refrain from such language in his home and few papers are willing to print it.
A Chicago woman petitions for divorce citing her husband nightly eats crackers in bed and spills crumbs on the sheets. The suit highlights repeated habit as the ground for dissolution.
The Wash ing Democrat notes the election returns show the Democratic Party “coming in its own again” while Taft’s electoral votes and margins are described as a strong showing, signaling a political shift in Keokuk.
The Oklahoma election reform effort forgot funding for running the vote and purchasing supplies. Secretary of State Bill Cross says no money was appropriated to cover these expenses, leaving suppliers without guaranteed payment after the last general election.
Mr. Taft dismisses debate over twenty sixth or twenty seventh presidency, stating it matters little as he believes he will be the next president. The Sioux City Tribune notes his firm confidence amid election talk.
The Waterloo Courier expresses agreement with Reverend Oliver on Bryan. It says Bryan could be more to his country than president and that his character is not suited to the presidency, while denying they doubted his greatness.
In a Wapello Republican summary of a Senate speech Senator Delnver argues that Democratic leaders misunderstand the tariff. He cites the Denver platform calling five items free already, and asserts a revision should come from its friends or acquaintances.
The Des Moines News asked Senator Dolliver if he would cooperate with Cummins reforms. Dolliver said he and the governor would cooperate in supporting President taft administration. The Des Moines News nicknamed the paper Standpat.
The Des Moines Capital reports Congressman Serena Payne from New York will lead the ways and means committee and oversee the framing of fiscal measures. The move signals a prominent role for Payne in shaping economic policy.
Advertises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headache rheumatic neuralgia and all pains claiming almost instant relief with no bad after effects. Promises one tablet at first sign wards off attack. 25 doses 25 cents. druggists sell. testimonials from O I Russell and Mrs M J Hamilton. Money-back offer on first package.
In a London night scene Lord Ancester and Vandraken read a Germanized letter promising an invention that lets a rich man enjoy pleasures beyond his means by transferring consequences. Abdul von Tarsenheim caps the offer with a hefty price and a stark mystery to investigate at once.
A column on women in a village sewing circle debating gossip versus constructive self culture. It recalls Lady Frederick on hair touch ups, praises enthusiasm in reform, and critiques cruel tittle-tattle while recognizing dress as a social signal and motive in club life.
A man with only a dime in his pocket visits a cigar store and finds it awkward when he runs into his best friend. The brief scene captures a moment of social embarrassment and informal commerce.
A. W. Morgan, druggist, advertises Foley's Orino Laxative as a permanent cure for constipation and liver trouble. It claims to stimulate natural digestion, is non-gripe, pleasant to take, and not needed continually after use.
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