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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
3
New York office at 30S4 West 33rd Street and Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building are both run by Wayne and Young. The arrangement lists the firms as the in charge representatives for operations in these cities.
The Journal publishes a city agency directory for reader convenience. Entries include East Hill Huribut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros groc ery Oregon street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a note about telephone business offices in Mississippi and a Bell system editorial reference. No clear event or names are legible to confirm a full news item.
The ticket lists President William Howard Taft of Ohio and Vice President James Sherman of New York. It names presidential electors Thomas T. A. Luison from Warren, John T. Anundson from Cerro Gordo, Governor B. F. Carroll of Davis, Lt. Governor Geo W Clarke of Dallas, Secretary of State W C Hayward of Scott, Auditor John L Bleakly of Ida, Treasurer W W Morrow of Union, Attorney General H W Byers of Shelby, Superintendent John F Riggs of Keokuk, Clerk of Supreme Court H L Bosqueet of Marion, Railroad Commissioner Nathaniel S Ketchum of Marshall, and Supreme Court judges Silas M Weaver of Hardin and Scott M Ladd of O Brien. Also listed are Congressman Second District Albert F Dawson, District Elector F D Letts, State Representative D D Webster, and county officials A S Lawrence, A C Shiflet, W S S McKee, T W Stoops, and B C Schoemaker.
Tennessee delegates to a new liberal party denounce Taft Ryan Hearst Roosevelt and suggest John D Rockefeller as a candidate. The piece praises Rockefeller as a benefactor and friend of workers while noting the speech was carried away by its own rhetoric.
A broad defense of William Randolph Hearst credits him with exposing politicians amid a wave of accusations. The piece lists several figures branded by Hearst as corrupt or servile to interests, including Roosevelt Hughes McKinley Jerome Chanler Bryan Bonaparte Eliot Parker Reed and Choate with sharp character judgments.
The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion and related digestive ailments. It cites positive anecdotes from Carson City Michigan Grand Junction Tennessee and Shenandoah Indiana and offers free test bottles by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois. It advises buying 50 cent or one dollar bottles and claims the product tones the stomach and provides gentle laxative effects.
The passage records strong negative remarks about Robert Fulton Cutting Mayor McClellan and Grover Cleveland, contrasted with Colliers praising Hearst as a potential public servant. It notes Hearst as a candidate for office and asserts his likelihood of success due to sincerity and intelligence.
A Muscatine man Philip J. Mackey claims bankers in Baltimore fund a scheme to swing New York for Republicans and Maryland for Democrats to defeat Hughes and Bryan. He spoke at a Democratic mass meeting, citing a Baltimore source in a Chicago Record-Herald dispatch.
A claim that The Woman of the West company lost a donkey to be used by the local Young Men's Democratic club in future parades is denounced as false by club officials. One member bluntly calls such charges false, accusing the rumor of folly and noting ongoing political apathy in the area.
A Muscatine gathering forms to create an independent hose company as part of the fire department. John Price chairs, B F Neidig secretary. next meeting at D C Anthony store with bylaws and officer elections. Also reports on a Rock Island bridge accident, bank commissioners’ session, Patterson rumor, Father Hennessy’s confirmation trip, and 30 years ago items including potato premium, a drowning death, Harrison veterans rally, Fruitland flag, and a German Catholic ladies fair.
The ladies auxiliary of the Christian association will hold a regular meeting next Saturday.
In mid January Hugo and Joy confront a worsening health scare at the Rectory after George Vennable collapses. Doctor Tisdale warns Joy to guard her father while Hugo reassures her to endure and master the danger.
An advertisement urges wives and mothers to use Orrine to help husbands and sons quit drinking. It cites testimonials from Polk Miller Drug Co and claims Orrine No 1 and No 2 can curb desire for alcohol, with a money back guarantee. Sold by A W Morgan, druggist.
The text urges continuing to hum the tune despite inability to sing or hum the melody, using a humorous, old fashioned cadence. It pivots on perseverance and playful resignation with no concrete event or figures.
The article notes ongoing attractive autumn weather despite nearby squalls. It highlights the season's visual appeal and suggests unsettled sky conditions remain a ongoing pattern. Local readers are advised to enjoy the scenery while monitoring changing weather.
A man reportedly pays triple the quoted price for a job worth $15,000, prompting questions about the cost, value, and possible hidden charges. Local officials caution buyers to verify bids and review contracts to avoid overcharges.
A woman recalls a painful rift with a missing father figure as the household faces a future shadowed by loss. She fears for her ailing father and clings to memories from long walks, while questioning hopeful outcomes. The scene ends with a tease of continuation.
Jake Gettert and family visited relatives in Davenport while Ed Davis and family from Fairport visited the Wedekind home. Miss Gene Cooling of Davenport stayed with her sister Mrs Jess Wood over the Sabbath. Miss Vera Carter visited near Wilton. The W F M and Aid societies met at Mrs Hendersons. Mr and Mrs Fisher of Muscatine called at the Van Camp home. About forty young people surprised Miss Mabel Pace with a lively evening of games and music. Henry Leonhard and daughter Dottie visited the Downer home. Charles Halling attended the funeral of his uncle Fred Halling in Dallas. Jim Hopkins moved to Muscatine. Sweetland folks attended the Sunday school convention at New Era and the Grange at Rainbow school. Fred Halling funeral was well attended at Melpine church. Mrs Halling and her little daughter mourn the loss. Born to Paul Jesse and wife a daughter on October 3. August Grate was a Durant business caller. Mrs Wedekind and son Henry were in Muscatine.
The November issue of The Century will start the seventy seventh volume and thirty ninth year. It introduces a new type dress with 10 point Caslon headings modeled on an eighteenth century Casson cut, claiming improved legibility and firmness of face.
A promotional ad touts Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh and related ailments. It argues germs invade nose and throat and promising full recovery or money back from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for a $1 Hyomei outfit. It also claims cures for bronchitis asthma coughs colds and hay fever.
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