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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
3
The paper proclaims guaranteed circulation higher than all Muscatine competitors and at least three times larger than any other daily. It notes membership in the Associated Press and the Lee Newspaper Syndicate.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier in the city costs weekly 10 cents. by mail one year 3 dollars. Semi-Weekly one year 1.50.
The New York office at 3034 West 33rd Street and the Chicago office at 150 Marquette Building designate Payne and Young as in charge of operations.
The Journal publishes a map of city agencies for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill East 2nd Street 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.
Sworn statement by publisher I F D Throop lists daily circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal in September 1908. Notarized by F L Bihlmeier in Muscatine County Iowa on October 2, 1908, with the paper’s stated total and per day numbers.
The slate lists A 38 Lawrence for County Auditor A C Shiflet for County Treasurer W S McKee for County Clerk T W Stoops for Sheriff and C Schoemaker for County Recorder reflecting a party or slate lineup in the upcoming vote.
The remarks note that it is easier for a candidate’s supporter to assault accusers with violent language than to answer the specific charges. Judge Wade and Mr Walsh are referenced as speakers in the disputatious exchange. The piece presents a critical view of the rhetorical approach used in the debate.
The Journal argues against radical changes if Bryan is elected, predicting no major reforms and warning the next Supreme Court would tilt with life-long appointees aligned to old guard interests. It portrays Democrats as aligned with business and trusts, urging readers to consider long-term constitutional impacts.
The Republican Party presents A. S. Lawrence as a strong candidate for county auditor in Muscatine. His business integrity and sagacity are widely praised, with a record of beyond criticism amid drainage ditch construction and the new courthouse and county jail. He is described as careful and conservative. Election set for November 3rd.
Judge Wade denounces Mr. Dawson for misrepresenting a congressional bill on campaign publicity and southern representation. The dispute centers on an amendment affecting census terms and potential loss of manhood suffrage debates.
A. S. Lawrence is featured in a column with a picture and short sketch endorsing his bid for re election as county auditor. The piece praises his management of the office and urges all voters in the county to support him regardless of political affiliation.
An advertisement claims ZEMO cleanses external skin irritations by drawing germs and toxins to the surface for destruction. It asserts instant relief and permanent cures for skin and scalp diseases and lists E. W. Rose Medicine Co. of St. Louis and A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 2nd St. as sellers.
In editorials from Dubuque to Clinton the Iowa delegation’s favored candidate for speaker is Walter J. Smith of Council Bluffs and Walter I. Smith of the Ninth District. Support cites his record, popularity, and potential to honor the state.
In May Hugo Charteris contemplates settling his estate and marrying well to restore the family line. Edward pressures him to take money to clear the mortgage, but Hugo refuses, guarding pride and fearing social stigma among neighbors. Cynthia counsels patience as Hugo frets over Joy Vennable and his lost happiness.
Fifty years back the Pem binaw steamed from St. Louis to Galena with no rapids delays. Capt. May of Davenport recalled commanding the first regular St. Louis to Galena trip in 1827. Muscatine Literary Institute elected officers J Scott Richman, J W Dutton, John O Wilson, H Canon with a buggy. A boy was stunned and bruised in an accident. Thirty years ago Tennessee minstrel Charles Maurice alias Charles S Buck died by suicide in Chicago after a Muscatine entertainment. A mule-team runaway caused minor damage near the freight house, and Durant’s town history by J M Fisher notes Durant was laid out in 1854. Alexander Clark returned from Delaware by way of New York and Canada. Fourteen hunters camped at Keithsburg seeking game. The LaGrille boy was run over near the Methodist church. Albert Keath showed a Chinese money sword from Alton. Isaac Mathewson, now in Colorado, oversees U P railroaders and builders. Ten years ago nothing further stated.
Fragmentary lines describe intense emotion and the phrase thousand cuts as Ling subjects Hugo to prolonged torture, with no death. The excerpt ends with a note that the scene continues.
Residents recount Sunday gatherings with visitors from Springfield South Muscatine and Muscatine. Mrs. Tyler and two children planned a Plymouth visit to see her father. Capt Brisbine left for Rock Island Moline with poultry. Orie Taylor returned from Kansas after nine years. A church meeting and a lunch event are announced for Oct 30 at Mrs. W C Tyler's.
The performance on Friday presents Uncle Si as a New England farmer type with simple honesty and rugged character. Lou Streeter stars in the lead with a prominent supporting cast, reflecting American country life on stage.
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