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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
3
The passage lists D. Throop as publisher and L. P. Loomis as managing editor. It proclaims official status for city and county and claims circulation superiority over other Muscatine papers, plus memberships in AP, Lee Syndicate, Iowa Evening Press Association.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier in city for 10 cents weekly. by mail one year 5 dollars. Semi-Weekly one year call for details.
New York Office at 8034 West 33rd Street and Payne and Young oversee operations. Chicago Office located at 7500 Marquette Building handles regional duties.
Journal Agencies lists city locations for reader convenience. East Hill Hurlbut Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon Street W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka'se Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Sworn statement by F D Throop publisher lists total copies circulated in September 1908 as 173 810 with daily and category breakdowns. Notary F L Bihlmeier verified the affidavit in Muscatine County Iowa on October 2 1908.
Voters are urged to hear both candidates Dawson and Walsh this week before casting ballots. Dawson has served in Congress for four years and is invited to present his record, while Walsh, a challenger, has faced attacks in the press and plans to respond at his local meeting. Citizens are urged to register and participate.
A civic notice urges residents to register and vote while calling two recent meetings successful. The message emphasizes participation and the value of engagement in community affairs.
A journalist notes a political postcard mocking Bryan and Taft with images of hay pitching and golf. The piece disputes Bryan’s farming image, defends Taft’s leisure pursuit, and contrasts wealth, calling both sides part of a broader plutocrat versus commoner comparison. The writer brandingly treats politics as a game.
A 1900s era appeal urges voters to re elect the Iowa Republican ticket led by Carroll and Clarke. The piece touts a progressive reform program, abolition of the old caucus system, and strong governance by businessmen aligned with party achievements.
Quality emphasis drives Muscatine county to elect the entire Republican county ticket as residents rally behind party candidates.
The note says Mr Hearst challenged Mr Kaskell to try his $600000 lawsuit before the election but asserts it will not be tried. The remark implies a political strategic move and a defiant stance.
A terse reflection on vote selling and corruption. The speaker laments crooks who still cast ballots and questions the impact of illegitimate votes on democracy.
The text notes no details on the whereabouts of $300,000 or $50,000 and emphasizes growing publicity. It highlights a lack of forthcoming sums while public attention intensifies.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries from fire falls and bruises. It claims cures for burns wounds sores eczema piles with a guaranteed efficacy and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Seven young men arrested for counterfeiting in Muscatine by Marshal Unger. Gold dollars totaling forty and silver halves twenty five found on their persons. Full trial report to appear in tomorrow’s issue. Mills and Jewry of Davenport Times in town eyeing another daily paper. Social hop at Mason’s hotel enjoyed by attendees.
The Fridleys of Buffalo Marked their golden wedding anniversary. Muscatine and Scott County residents are noted for their standing. A series of local items includes theater accidents, fairs, and social notes. The piece also mentions a marriage, political events, and scenes from city life.
Twenty years ago Muscatine society awaited several prominent weddings. One bride was reported to own a $2000 trousseau from Marshall Field.
In a tense chapter fragment, Hugo seizes Joy and declares eternal love while she resists and rebukes him. He abandons hope, haunted by the vision of what might have been as he flees into the stark moonlit forest. The scene contrasts human longing with nature’s remorseless vastness.
Hugo Charteris leaves Hernshaw Parva after a tense farewell with Burgess in which both men confront love and social stigma. Hugo contemplates sailing to the Adriatic to hunt and reassess, while Burgess clings to hope of winning Mrs Tempest again as time passes.
Data from the U S Labor Bureau shows carpenters earn 52.5 percent more per hour in 1907 than in 1896, with 30.3 percent more workers and a 10.8 percent shorter workday. For each 1896 carpenter, 130 were employed in 1907, and pay rose to 1 52 dollars per 1 00 in labor value. Consumption over that period also rose with beef, bread, and other goods more affordable per hour of wages. Carpenters earned 15 to 25 cents more per hour than British peers.
Miss Vivian Vertrees is on the sick list. About 75 old soldiers and citizens attended the soldiers reunion at Wapello. Oliver Wilson is on the sick list. Mrs. Reynolds of Fairfield plans to live with Miss Della Curran for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murray of Cairo visited their daughter Mrs. W. R. Smythe. Rev. C. D. Trumbull showed improvement after illness. A congregational social welcomed new members at the United Presbyterian church with a short program and refreshments. The Nevin Quartet will entertain October 27 to raise funds for telephones for shut ins. Mrs. S. F. Wilson is improving. J. B. Canode and daughter Vera of Eldora visited J. L. Green. Miss Laura Brown left Thursday.
Numerous visits and travel updates across town and surrounding areas. Residents including Miss Lillie Swan Miss Ora Martin and R J Kennedy announce upcoming weddings while others travel to Mount Pleasant Burlington Oskaloosa and Fairfield. Local band concert and high school football results noted with plans for a return game.
Advertisement claims instant relief and permanent cure for itching skin diseases using Dr. Hale's Household Ointment. Publishes that it reduces inflammation cools burning skin and heals eruptions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or sent directly by Kenyon & Thomas Adams New York.
Prices listed 50¢ 75¢ and $1.00 $1.50 for Box Seats $1.50 and $2.00 Seats go on sale Tuesday at 9 a m.
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