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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
3
Terms to subscribers list delivery details for the Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal including daily, semi weekly, and yearly mail prices. Evening weekday publication excludes Sundays. Carrier delivery in the city and weekly collection noted.
Payne and Young oversee operations at the New York office located on West 33rd Street while the Chicago office resides at 17500 Marquette Building.
The Journal publishes an index of city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Oregon street Ww C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Lill J H Fuller Grocery and telephone numbers for business and editorial offices at Bell Mississippi Valley.
A list of candidates for national and state offices in Iowa including Taft Sherman electors Anderson Anundson Carroll Clarke Hayward Bleakly Morrow Byers Riggs Bosquet Weaver Ladd Webster Lawrence Shiflet McKee Stoops and others across governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent public instruction clerk of the supreme court railroad commissioner and county posts.
Muscatine county enthusiasts debate a practical remedy to Sabbath breaking by baseball and amusements. The Sweetland Sunday School league proposes a half holiday on Saturday afternoons for boys and young men to rest and build character, a practice already used in big cities, with potential rural adoption.
The write up claims to print a complete record of Mr. Bryan's achievements as known, challenging his claims of a positive record. It asserts that what he calls his record is obscured and unavailable in written national records, and adds a call to examine his statements for accountability.
The page presents a comparison to judge a person by weighing height ability strength or other metrics, claiming fairness and impartiality and inviting observation of the assessment.
A speaker denounces Muscatine officials for barring Y M D C members from appearing in full regalia, calling it discriminatory and a violation of party principles that grant special privileges to none.
The note clarifies that the destruction of the new town of Taft by a typhoon does not predict the outcome of the upcoming landslide on November 3. It emphasizes that weather events do not determine electoral results.
Candidate Walsh spent a day in the city and the Young Men's Democratic club halted escort duties since it was Sunday.
A Stockton gathering drew 500 Muscatine supporters with about 65 purchasing tickets, signaling strong local interest and turnout for the event.
It may be said to the credit of the Young Men's Democratic club that this year some of the members can vote. The remark highlights participation within a local political club and hints at eligibility among its ranks.
Soldiers march through Stockton as crowds gather to witness the throng in the streets. The pageant depicts disciplined drill and rhythmic music as units move in formation past cheering spectators.
A brief note questions the value of publicity that lacks clear aim or visible outcomes, urging clarity, reach, and accountability in promotional efforts to justify attention and resources.
A compact historical timeline outlines Bryan's political rise from 1880 to 1907, noting oratory prominence and populist stances. It tracks his roles from assistant prosecuting attorney to judge, congressman, and presidential nominee, with references to reform debates on labor, unions, tariffs, and bi metalism.
A collection of provocative prompts asks how a man can spend more than the job’s value, whether someone can serve two masters, and who stole uniforms or uttered a phrase about red oil. The lines invite reflection on ethics, art, and misdirection.
Theodore Lorch stars in The Lieutenant and the Cowboy at the Grand. The lavish production features authentic scenery from a lonely mountain trail to Ft. Garland Colorado with a strong, natural supporting cast delivering a vivid western atmosphere.
A 1908 novel by Horace A. Vachell unfolds with maritime and social currents. The author crafts class tensions and personal turns as characters navigate changing tides of fortune and duty.
The 1852 campaign sees Pierce win the presidency with 251 electoral votes and a large popular margin as Democrats claim a peace mandate. Cass Douglas and Buchanan vie for nominations. Fillmore Scott and Webster clash in rival conventions over slavery. Slavery questions dominate the era, yet Pierce’s win misleads a looming national conflict.
Chatterig contemplates disrupting the aunt arranged order as Miss Lavinia and Miss Priscilla judge Charters. Hugo warns that Joy’s future with Burgess may trap her in a life of captivity and silence, fearing she will not sing her father's songs if she stays.
In a drawing room scene at the Rectory, Joy faces pressure to take a rest cure in town while Hugo and the parson assess the future. The parson recalls old decorating fights at the Vennables and notes women’s card cheats. Joy questions the sin of cheating as plans proceed.
The rural success Zeke the Country Boy will be the attraction at the Grand on Wednesday evening. The play centers on plain folks with a warm theatregoer appeal, backed by a carefully selected company and numerous high class singing and dancing specialties.
A Muscatine gathering at Hare's hall nominated a township ticket with Ex-Mayor Stein dominating the proceedings. Tickets include Justices W G Langridge and William McCormick, Constables R Tillard G Stevenson and R Williams, Trustees J J Hoopes R Williams and M M Bartlett, Assessor M Bodman, Clerk R R Lawther. A burglar was chased by G in the dark. The social season opens with recent receptions by Mr and Mrs D C Richman for Mr and Mrs Kinsey of Easton PA.
Members of Muscatine lodge No. 5 I O O F are called to assemble at the Odd Fellows hall Wednesday evening for re organization and installation of officers. Bashaw and Rockey raced for a $1,000 purse at Dubuque last Friday with Bashaw winning in three straight heats. William Bearsley was injured when a buggy wheel struck a cord stick, tipping the buggy and throwing him on his head. a child of Dr Thompson riding with him was uninjured.
About 30 years ago an unidentified man was seen by G A Garrettson near his back area last night. The observer noted a suspicious appearance and alerted authorities, prompting an investigation into the nighttime incident.
Muscatine men Denison and Cowell secure a contract to install the water works plant at West Liberty. A companion election bet was made by Will Banker and W. F. Eichoff with Clark Abbot and E. Terry, wagering rides or music depending on Cleveland or Harrison’s election outcome.
Ten years ago John A Will traveled to Omaha to attend the big show and meet President McKinley. Miss Sarah McQuesten leaves for Little Falls Minn to visit relatives. A marriage license was issued to J Dale and Mary J Rinehardt. J W McKee of Columbus Junction wed Miss Marie Thode of this city. The water works reservoir was cleaned and found not very dirty. The McKee couple will reside at Columbus Junction. Davenport Re ee el
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