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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
3
The Duly Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal comes out Tuesday and Friday nights with 10 pages. Carriers deliver in the city and weekly mail rates are five dollars per year for the Daily and one dollar fifty per year for the Hewi-Weesly edition.
The Journal announces agency offices across the city to serve readers. Agencies include Hast Hildumbuc Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery Oregona street and others with Telephones for business and editorial offices listed.
The Muscatine Journal publisher Throop swears the stated counts represent copies printed and circulated in July 1908. Notary F L Bihmeier verifies the oath on August 6, 190%.
A notice to Iowa Republicans announces a state central committee led delegate convention in Des Moines on September 9, 1908 at 11 a.m. to nominate a Supreme Court candidate and handle other business. Delegates elected June 2 1908 will assemble August 29 1908 to select delegates, with representation based on counties and votes for Albert B. Cummins in 1906.
The Republican slate names George W. Clarke of Dallas County as candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the party's slate. Clarke, a Dallas County figure, fronts the ticket in this designation.
For County Auditor A S Lawrence. County Treasurer A C Shiflet. County Clerk W S McKee. County Recorder H C Schoemaker. County Surveyor J C Hazlett.
Revered pastor Rev A Judson Kempton dies in a northern city after a long battle with illness. The Muscatine community mourns a fearless leader whose strong convictions inspired respect even among foes. His death ends a life devoted to fighting for his ideals and guiding his congregation.
The speaker urges patience until humanity reaches perfection while praising a life of steadfast service. He states that no man fighting for what he believes is right lives in vain and that the Omnipotent Power guiding his faith called him away, to continue his work beyond life.
The Muscatine Journal argues for locating the federal hatchery and experimenting station in the Pearl City. It urges officials to consider practical and scientific inducements and welcomes government visitors to see local support from manufacturers and residents.
Sioux City Journal mocks how Fort could win New Jersey governorship while Waterloo Courier laughs at Cyrenus Cole in Yellowstone Park. The cartoonish quip highlights Iowa mood toward state leaders and political figures.
Sioux City Tribune notes rising prohibition sentiment citing a U.S. per capita figure of 25 gallons. Dubuque Times Journal praises Leslie M. Shaw for a sharp retort to the slogan Shall the People Rule, predicting a classic reply.
The Dunlap Town Reporter exposes that Bryan's Commoner lacks the union label. Further checks reveal Bryan's book The First Battle was printed in an unfair shop, prompting scrutiny.
The Grand presents Bob Martins superb production The Yankee Regent a comic opera praised as last season musical hit by Chicago critics The two act piece involves a Yankee politician attempting to rule a German principality and ensuing mixups with the princess. John Collins leads a strong cast with a beauty chorus and principal players in a polished production.
A con artist using aliases John Carter and William D Carter is arrested in Philadelphia. Jeremey Dier is accused of cheating two merchants here. A hotel register lists W Paton claiming to represent Armstrong & Company. The Missouri river steamer James Lyons, sunk with lumber, has been raised and repaired in St. Joseph. Louisa county elects John Hale as clerk and N W McKay as recorder in a Republican primary.
A fine model of Mr. Webb's gate invention is on display at the corner of Second Street and Iowa Avenue. An advertised Burlington excursion has been postponed from Friday to Saturday, with a brass band expected for the event and a good time anticipated for attendees.
A brief note marks the calendar shift thirty years back noting that September 1 fell on a Sunday, with the statement dated as 230 years ago.
Dr Charles Drury adds a shop extension to the Muscatine Gas company facility. Assessor J P Lewis reports Muscatine total assessments at 2 445 713, rising over last year by more than 200000.
Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Stein of Ottawa Illinois left for home after visiting Senator G. M. Titus. Hon T. S. Parvin left for Cedar Rapids after a short visit. Mrs. Alice Papes of Wichita Kansas headed to Cincinnati for the national W R C encampment as a district delegate.
Guy travels by Lyndhurst to the New Forest seeking novelty and escape. He recalls Chinatown’s hasheesh and opium fantasies while Angela Tempest’s calculated charm drives his downfall. McAllister, K. C. shreds the veil as spectators react to a romantic façade amid legal scrutiny.
In a courtroom saga, Mc Allister exposes Angela and Guy learns the truth. Guy sees Angela as predatory, while the public witnesses a controlled psychological game. At Eastleigh station a somber, rain soaked ending hints at despair as a spark remains unkindled.
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery uses glycerine to extract and solubilize medicinal roots. Glycerine is praised as a nutritive antiseptic and aid for chronic coughs, bronchial issues, and stomach ailments, with claims of blood purification and healing. Reference to Prof. Ellingwood endorsing glycerine’s stomach benefits and a call to request a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo, NY.
Two women sit near a grate on two chairs wearing russet black dresses and bonnets. Their red noses and rough hands show toil as they speak of a funeral, recalling family strains and "the good Lord" in drawn out prattle. The scene ends with a note to continue.
Public health notice proclaims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease and strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. Endorsed by A. W. Morgan, a local druggist, urging timely use to maintain proper function.
Keota items show Miss Mabel Koehler visiting in Kansas City with cousin Craig Kirkpatrick before returning home. Winnie Hines of Hedrick visits sister Mrs George Helscher. Embroidery club met at Mrs John Reinert despite heavy rain. Dr. Charles A Trumbauer returns from South Dakota business trip. Henry Daiber family head home to Toledo Ohio after Keota visit. Verne Ashby and Gerald return to Washington after two days with Hulse family. Eddie Dennis travels to Abingdon Illinois. Mabel Fessler returns to Cedar Rapids after two weeks with Mrs E E Bray. Joe Kuss family go back to Illinois after month here. Ida Davis arrives from Illinois to visit Tom Morrie family. she is sister of Mrs Mary Divelbiss.
G A R Shelby Norman Post No. 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays each month at the hall on West Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J. H. Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt preside.
Court of Honor No 677 meets every Monday evening in Woodman hall. J C Coster Chancellor and H G Schoenig Recorder invite visiting members in good standing. Aerie No 815 meets Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in Deal Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant with visiting patrols welcome. L E Aikens W P M P Goff Sec B P O Elks Muscatine Lodge No 304 meets Mondays at 8 at Elks Hall 122 Iowa Avenue over Cook Musser bank. Visiting Elks welcome Wm J Watson Exalted Ruler John P Breen Secretary.
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K of P meets Fridays at 7 30 pm in the K P building on Iowa avenue visiting brethren invited F W McDougal C F L Bihimeier K of R and 8 Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets 1st Friday of every month at Teuman ora Cor Ph a and Avenue visiting officers in good standing invited Elma Scott Secretary Alexander W Scott Protector
The Degree of Honor section meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly in Yeoman hall. Yeoman hall hosts the gatherings under chief of honor Wavie Niebling, financier Mary Crouch, and recorder Gussie Muil.
Laur ent Council No 1305 meets on the second and full day of each month at Maccabee hall. Officers include J A Bartemeier GK and G K G Bestenlebner Fin. See AOUW Eagle Lodge No 10 meets Thursdays at K P hall Iowa avenue. Brethren in good standing are Fred Beitel M W Howe Recorder E H Dol sen Financier.
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