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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued ten pages on Tuesday and five pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection of 10 cents. Daily, one year by mail is $5.00. Semi-Weekly, one year is $1.50.
The Journal lists local agencies for readers convenience including Fast Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Toborg Bros Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Fragments show telephones, business office references to Bell and editorial offices. Sparse readable text hints at Mississippi Valley area bylines or telecommunication notes.
A compiled list of state and county political candidates and officials including President William Howard Taft era figures, Ohio and New York affiliations, and various county offices such as Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff and Supervisors with names and counties noted. The item reads as a formal slate of electors, judges, and county roles for upcoming ballots.
The piece argues against Speaker Cannon as a “bogey man” in politics, labeling Walsh as unable to pledge opposition to Cannon and critiquing party factions. It contends the progressive, prohibition, and Democratic elements oppose Cannon for mixed reasons, while calling out Bryan and Sullivan’s corporate ties.
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Jawn Kern a Democratic vice presidential hopeful has demurred to the claim he is a special attorney for the Big Four Railways and that he lost his pass in Chicago. The paper says the corporation has a right to defend itself and employ counsel.
Rewiniscences notes a reorganized fire company to be known as Wide Awake Co. No. 1 after an adjourned meeting at Tem ple's jewelry store. Officers elected for the year and a report on obtaining an engine from St. Louis were mentioned.
40 years ago, Miss Isadore Junkin of this city married James Hollingsworth of Johnson county at the bride's mother's home in Muscatine. A 7-year-old Mary Jeanette Block, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marx Block, died. Lake Township notes the Republican convention held last Saturday.
In a Democratic column John F Dalton secretary of the Manson Democratic Central Committee lampoons the bank deposit guarantee proposal. He mocks guarantees for news subscriptions pew rents church dues groceries and clean heads after a jag suggesting broad social guarantees would be folly and ends noting the plan should be passed around.
The piece notes the paradox of Mr. Bryan a man of probity in troubling political positions. It quotes Congressman Leake saying Mr. Bryan has a right heart but a wrong mind. It endorses heartfelt virtue while opposing Bryan for high office due to alleged mental misjudgment.
A local figure identified as Walsh is noted for discreet benevolence around the district, providing aid and support to residents in need amid ongoing efforts.
The question asks whether Mr. Walsh will reveal how the $50,000 was spent. Officials have not stated if the publicity will include a detailed accounting or a summary of expenditures.
The notice notes a bar named The Walsh Bar opens its doors in the city with remarks of welcome to patrons and a casual invitation for visitors to drop in.
Thirty years ago the Hershey farm named Mr. Sweitzer of Washington IA as driver and trainer for its fine horses. Rumors say the C R I & P and B R R are negotiating to run the I B W A R between Peoria and Indianapolis.
At the A. O. U. W. lodge meeting John W. Dale received the Junior Workman degree F P Crish was elected to membership and another applicant was acted on A new arrival Charles Hahn came from Wapello to attend business Elijah Baker’s new West Fifth street residence was leased by Express Agent J M Butler
Hugo resents Burgess as Joy’s fiancé gains status. Joy writes that Esme shows promise and Burgess returns with the ladies. Hugo notes Burgess is launching toward a wedding while he contemplates his own prospects and backers.
Hugo observes Burgess as he confesses love to Joy at the Rectory while planning for a future together. Burgess frames the match as ideal amid talk of regeneration and spiritual bonds. Hugo wrestles with envy, paternal thoughts, and the night's uneasy shadows as the scene closes.
G F Davis and wife of San Antonio Texas visit Kalona friends including J W Southwick and N C Kauffman. Corner stone laid for the new M E church with Presiding Elder Boatman Revs Scott Pugh and Rev A S Smith speaking. Subscriptions for the project received.
Olive Branch Iowa residents share visits and errands with Muscatine neighbors. Mrs. Joe Kinsley and children visited Muscatine, Miss Hildred Hintermeister called on Miss Emma Pontel, and Mrs. W. C. Richards and son Clarence visited C Pontel. August Johnson traveled to Muscatine with hogs, Miss Pontel sprained wrist.
About 60 invited guests gathered October 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marolf to honor their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. A dinner followed by a service by Rev. Doden and a dessert hour with ice cream, cake, and bananas concluded the celebration.
An early advertisement promises quick relief from itching and various skin diseases using Hale's Household Ointment. It touts universal healing for cuts, burns, and abrasions with a 25 cent price at drug stores or from Kenyon & Thomas in Adams New York.
The Bans Lodge Degree of Hunve holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Homan Hall. Welcoming officers include Wevne Niebling as orator, Mary Crouch, Jean F., Gussie Muu as guides, and Gussie Muu as recorder.
A. U. U. W. FAGLE LODGE No. 10 meets every Thursday evening at K. P. hall on Lows Avenue. Brethren in good standing are invited to attend. Fred Beitel, Master Workman. H. & Howe, Recorder. E. H. Dolsen, Financier.
The Helen Blair sails to Davenport Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. returning at 7 p.m. A Burlington boat runs Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 p.m. arriving Burlington 9:15 a.m. next day. W. G. Block Co. agents.
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