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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
Throop publisher and L P Loomis editor note the Unical Paper of City and County dominates Muscatine press with circulation greater than all rivals combined and at least three times any AP daily member. It is a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday with ten pages on Tuesdays. The Semi-Weekly Journal comes in five and ten page editions on Tuesdays. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly pickup by mail. Subscriptions priced at five dollars ninety five cents per year for the weekly and other rates referenced.
The text lists New York Office at 3uS4 West 13rd Street with Payne and loung in charge, and Chicago Office at s.00 Marquette Building. It notes office locations and in-charge names.
The Journal lists several city agencies for reader convenience including Surlbut Grocery on East 2nd Street Toborg Bros. Grocery on Oregon Street W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey with Chayka Grocery in West Still and J H Fuller Grocery in Still.
A brief editorial item discusses police telephone services in the Mississippi Valley area. It notes telephone use by law enforcement and potential improvements for rapid communication and public safety coordination.
Sworn statement by F D Throop publisher of the Muscatine Journal recounts printed and circulated copies for September 1908. It lists totals around 6800 with daily, Sunday, and other measures and is sworn before Notary F L Biblmeier on October 2 1908 in Muscatine Iowa.
A speech recounts Judge Wade’s failed bid for a Muscatine post office and credits Dawson with securing a $75,000 building appropriation and a slate roof. It notes also Dawson's $5,000 and $10,000 allocations for mass eel propagation research and a $25,000 grant to establish a biological station, highlighting Muscatine's pearl button industry.
The article clarifies no site has been chosen for a mussel propagation station in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Muscatine seeks shells more than the station. It credits Congressman Dawson with securing appropriations despite opposition and urges locals to repay his service by supporting the effort and the shell supply.
The Journal argues 5,000 Chicago children go to school hungry and urges voters to back Taft, claiming relief comes from his election. It condemns party politics as a factor in child hunger while contrasting with the Democratic stance and citing wartime charity in New York as a cautionary contrast.
John C. Coster, Republican candidate for Muscatine County Attorney, is a seasoned lawyer with long local residence and a record as justice of the peace. The letter praises his party service and declares a vote for him as a vote in the right direction.
The Republican party has chosen John C. Coster as their county attorney candidate. The selection is expected to meet popular favor at the polls next Tuesday. Coster plans to visit every township in the county before the election.
Editorial urges support for a qualified candidate with extensive legal experience. The piece highlights dedication and readiness for the office, urging readers to vote in the upcoming election.
The Bryan-Haskell bank guaranty plan is condemned as a dangerous financial scheme by critics including the Chicago Tribune. Articles warn of sinister, widespread effects from the law, with Oklahoma cited as the cradle of adverse conditions and potential future harms.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic medicine for women's weaknesses and expectant mothers. It claims a known composition with a full ingredient list and free endorsements from medical teachers. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and overall health.
The Tribune urges caution on the Oklahoma bank deposit guaranty plan as state banks proliferate with questionable capital. It cites a closed bank, a grand jury indictment, and fears of wildcat finance riding political expediency toward inevitable crashes and depleted funds.
The passage mocks a campaign speaker denouncing the postal bank scheme while noting it is endorsed in the Democratic national platform as a remedy second only to Bryan's bank guaranty idea. It recalls Denver and ties the policy to party stances.
Hugo collects his bust for travel and awaits departure to East Hampton. His will leaves Cyn thia twenty five thousand pounds and Edward the residuary estate, with legacies to friends and Pixton the annuity. He reads an obituary of the Rev Venable, a moment of stark emotion in the dreary hotel room before boarding the Luna.
Reminiscences of long ago note sealed proposals in Muscatine for grading and bridging ties for the Tipton railroad extension from Wilton to Tipton. Items mention Frank Leslie’s illustrated week and a Muscatine miscaption, a mallard tally, and arrivals of a boy at Thomas N. Brown’s home. Dr Amick and Mrs Amick visit Mrs P Musser on bridal tour. Amick formerly Sue Wiles.
The Courier counters claims Brannan was minor at the New York convention noting his presence and appointments on key committees. Davenport Gazette reports a Durant fire in a large blacksmith shop causing about 500 dollars in losses. Grandview marriage unites John Kameron and Miss Charles of Louisa County Iowa.
Thirty years ago W. J. Craddock of the Island observed ducks in range while en route to the city this morning and fired. No further details available in the fragment.
Col. S. C. Tornbridge a respected Iowa City resident was found dead in bed Saturday morning. He was a notable Johnson County figure. Marriage notices list P. C. Schreier and Miss Christian Peterson of Wilton married at 112 West Fifth Street by Rev Jacob Fath. Also J P Benninger and Miss Margaret Kurz, both of Muscatine, married by Rev H C Fack at the brides parents’ house.
Ten years ago the funeral of Miss Ida Kern was held Thursday morning at St Mathias church with pallbearers Louis Bodman John Fuller William B Barry F M Welch Charles Cunningham and William Welch. Mr and Mrs J K Scott returned from a long stay in Switzerland. Mrs Inle McCoskry came home from Kansas City after a week with Mrs Frederick Huttig.
Hugo recalls Joy’s funeral and notes Burgess’s absence amid whispers of political maneuvering. He visits Easthampton and Hernshaw Magna connections and suspects Burgess knows more about Joy’s fate. He learns Tisdale plans to sail to France and worries about Miss Vernable’s next move.
Hugo visits Tisdale's study a room of leather case books diaries and pamphlets on sanitation education and housing for the poor The French bacteriology book and modern science texts reveal Tisdale's disciplined mind and devotion to his work as Hugo notes Burgess and Tisdale share professional dedication and Tisdale's courage in the diphtheria fight is praised The scene contrasts poets with scientific accord and hints at upcoming departure events
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