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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
3
Official paper of city and county in Muscatine. Publisher B. B. Throop and editor L. P. Loomis. Claims circulation outruns all Muscatine papers and triples that of any other daily. Member of Associated Press and Lee Syndicate and Iowa Evening Press Association.
The Daily Journal appears each weekday evening while Sundays are excluded. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Delivery is by city carrier for 10 cents weekly, or 3 dollars yearly by mail for daily and 1.60 yearly by mail for semi weekly.
Newark office at 3034 West 33rd Street lists Payne and Young as in charge Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building lists Fayne and Young in charge.
The Journal lists local providers including East Hi Hurlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street and Toborg Bros grocery on South Muscatine Oregon Street. W C Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue and Chayka's Grocery in Keegzlerville are noted along with J H Puller Grocery on West Lil.
A fragmented OCR item lists telephones and business offices in the Mississippi Valley region. Reading fragments mention Bell editorial and office facilities, suggesting a communication network layout across multiple cities and institutions.
The publisher F. D. Throop of Muscatine Iowa swears the October 1908 circulation figures were printed and circulated. Notary public F. L. Bihlmeter witnesses the sworn statement dated November 2, 1908.
A reflective essay extols sash weights as tiny yet pivotal, noting seven tons used in a single building. It argues individuals, though overlooked, can achieve lasting impact collectively by toiling in daily tasks and contributing to society beyond grandiose acts.
The speaker urges action to bring happiness, contentment, and freedom into oppressive spaces. It emphasizes the power of collective effort over individuals and measures progress by aggregate impact.
The narrative centers on a mine disaster reflection and a daring offer in a London case. Fabian Dare agrees to a perilous one man experiment for ten thousand pounds, placing body and soul in Von Tarsenheim’s hands amid tense dialogue and looming danger.
Fabian lights a cigar as Von Tarsenheim explains the plan to recruit a desperate man willing to be killed in a dangerous experiment. The dialogue frames a moral crisis and a staged, ominous setup.
reminiscences of long ago note a Farmers' club gathering at the Nevada mill hosted by John J. H. Wallace of the State Agricultural Society on Saturday December 4. also Anamosa to Muscatine rail line progress with route surveying and Kennedy engineer approval. 20 miles would connect Anamosa with Muscatine and provide direct Dubuque access. includes reading and musicales items linked to Musser and local girls.
Forty years ago John Semple Esq returned home today after a brief visit with relatives in Ottawa and Quebec Canada.
A Connecticut Courant issue from Hartford dated October 29, 1764 notes distant news from Boston New York London five days prior to reach the press. The writer marvels at the speed of news, contrast with earlier times, and reflects on a century of rapid communication.
Thirty nine years ago the festival and fair program was announced for next Tuesday evening. Piano selections by Miss Ella McQuesten and songs by Miss Mattie Burdick are listed among the events.
Marcus Hurlbut a member of the Sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry who had been ill for a month departed the city today for Mendota Illinois to resume duties as a telegrapher. A tale about Private Bert Hill describes him sleeping through a Des Moines trip and awakening in Davenport aboard the 8:30 arrival.
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming quick relief from bilious headaches and improved liver and bowel function. Sold at Haver camp’s Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
In Wapello Iowa on November 28 delayed report notes Mrs Will Archibald shopped in Burlington last Wednesday. Edna Gertrude Foor stenographer from Burlington spent Thanksgiving at home. Flora Cooper of Burlington visited friends and relatives. Public schools closed Wednesday for a short vacation through Monday. Ethyl McCullough left for Conesville for Thanksgiving. Mrs Chris Weber of West Wapello has rheumatism. Lydia Hannan visited friends.
The article traces how The Yama Yama Man from Three Twins became a hit after Gregory Hoschna and Gus Sohlke pivoted from The Pajama Man to a triangular doll inspired number. It notes Ruby Ray’s artistic triumph with a strong company at the Grand Opera House tonight alongside Victor Morley. It also previews The American Idea at the Colonial and describes George Beban’s leading role with Boston Belles at the Grand Theater.
Lyman H Howe's Lifeorama travels with moving pictures that mimic real scenes with accurate sound. The Grand hosts a Wednesday program featuring Naples India Rome Niagara Sicily and London spectacles plus a Reedham orphans drill and a live pageant.
Week opened with the wedding of Miss Bessie Blanchard and Wallace Bacon. Verna Hoover traveled to Washington to visit relatives. Wm Mayne left for Wilmot Kansas to occupy newly purchased land. Knights of Pythias held a smoker for R M Garret moving to Trenton. Attorney Arthur Springer visited Des Moines to codify Iowa school laws. The commission finished its report and sent it to the printer. Rev Stercerg will conduct a quarterly meeting in Muscatine. J S McChesney sold his freight business but continues in express and coal. Springer and family and McCullough and family visited Columbus Junction for Thanksgiving. S F Small conducted a public sale netting about 4000 dollars. Mr Small plans to move to Wapello. A two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Isett was badly scalded but recovering.
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