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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
3
Republican State Convention to Nominate Judge in Des Moines
Iowa Republicans announce a state convention in Des Moines on September 9 1908 at 11 am to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Charles A Bishop death. Delegates chosen from June 2 primary proceed August 29 1908 to select delegates. representation bases include one per county and additional delegates per 200 votes for Albert B Cummins in 1906. F Franke chairs, B P Adler secretary, Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Electors of
Iowa
Republican State Central Committee of
Republicans of
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Charles A. Bishop
Republican Central Committee
Albert B. Cummins
der Eanes
Sebigne
The Almost Great and the Failures of Greatness
An essay on the pitiable figure of almost successful men who never reach true accomplishment. It contrasts brains and prospects with the inner fault that prevents greatness, questioning whether real success is desirable for all.
The Pitied Yet Contemptible Man of Mediocrity
A reflection on the man who fails to reach greatness, despised for dwelling in the shadow of mediocrity though clever at many things. The passage pities his wasted potential and condemns his lack of mastery in any single pursuit.
The Turn of the Tide Prompts Political Thought
A reader urged by the Journal to follow the serial The Turn of the Tide recounts a story with a central character in England’s New Brooms movement. The piece argues the tale offers a sane, safe critique of politics and urges cleaning up lies in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New Brooms
When We Ain't Wanted We Drop Like Rotten Apples
In a drizzle filled scene Guy leaves as a somber mood settles after a wedding. He reflects on funerals as entertainment for some and contemplates life’s damp, grim fabric. The distant hum grows, echoing a gloom over the grey rails and fading voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
Muscatine Academy opens fall term Monday September 6 with Frederic Stone as principal Miss Mary J Dutton preceptress Miss Mary Stone assistant preceptress Charlies G Merril music German taught by C Rotteck Also Burlington township Farmers club meeting at county courthouse Saturday at 1 pm Sue Foster president John Ziegler secretary G W Van Horne N A Reed P J Ryan W D Burk and W H Keating to represent the city A Ride J Bowman known as Jakie arrives at Journal office with carriage and monarchs voice demanding editor and tools for a ride and the offer is accepted for a long jaunt into the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Academy
Frederic Stone
Mary J. Dutton
Mary Stone
Charlies G. Merril
C. Rotteck
Farmers’ Club
Burlington Township
County Court House
Journal
Sue Foster
John Ziegler
Messrs
G. W. van Horne
N. A. Reed
P. J. Ryan
W. D. Burk
W. H. Keating
Mr. J. Bowman
Mr. J. B
Democratic Nomination in Wilton for Circuit Judge
Hon. William F. Brannan won the Democratic nomination for circuit court judge at the Wilton convention. Republicans met at the courthouse last night to organize for the campaign with Judge Mason chosen as chairman and Robert Baird as secretary. Speakers included Hon. Jacob Butler Hon. R. M. Bunnett D. C. Cloud and L. D. Ingersoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Brannan
Wilton
Court House
Judge Mason
Robert Baird
Jacob Butler
R. M. Bunnett
D. C. Cloud
L. D. Ingersoll
Twenty Years Ago in Brief September 2
Twenty years ago today September 2 marked a Sunday. The note recalls the calendar date and day of week without additional events.
Wilton Reform Club to elect officers this evening
Thirty years ago the Wilton Reform club will hold a meeting this evening to elect its officers. Officials and members are expected to attend as arrangements for the slate are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Reform Club
Elected delegate travels and military assignments noted
Ten years ago F H Kincaid was chosen as a delegate to the postal clerks convention in Atlanta. Miss Gertrude Kincaid of Muscatine would accompany him to join the Town and Illinois party in Chicago. Major Tillie announced the 560th Iowa would move to Des Moines as transport was arranged. Lieut F B Munroe and his wife arrived from Philadelphia and Jacksonville after the lieutenant resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Kincaid
Postal Clerks’ Convention
Atlanta
West Liberty Index
Gertrude Kincaid
Muscatine
Chicago
Illinois
Tillie
Journal
Iowa
Des Moines
F. B. Munroe
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
The Forest Interlude and a Moment of Fate
Guy nearly boards a Bourne mouth express and survives a near death, then seeks peace in a forest dreamscape. He finds a tranquil heath and golf course as mist lifts, encounters a handsome man and a woman, and envisions Galashad in the moment. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bournemouth
Guy
Arcadia
William of Wykeham
America
Stonycross
Army Corps
Dr Hale's Household Ointment claimed cure for skin diseases
Advert says instant relief and permanent cure from Dr Hale's Ointment, reducing inflammation and itching, cooling burning skin, healing eruptions. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or mailed by Kenyon & Thomas of Adams New York.
Letts People and News From September Visit and Farewell
Wm Blake of Chicago visits his mother Mrs John Boorn. James Turkington ships five cattle cars to Chicago. Henry Lieberknecht in Burlington. Miss Allie Brockway visits Iowa City. Miss Gene Darrow returns from Washington. F A Garrison runs a fair week restaurant with Bert Collins assisting. Grover Hamersly visits Prof Hamersly in Bladensburg. Rev W A Longnecker attends M E conference at Ottumwa. O L Holiday and Lee Longstreth cater fair week. Carl Meeker and wife return to Clinton. New fire engine arrives and will be used after hose is received. A firehouse will be built in town. Mrs J L Hildebrand visits Loveland Colorado. Dr Wm Paty of Greenville visiting Chas Furnas and relatives. Fred Lieberknecht goes to Burlington for business college. Mark Paty of Emporia visits. Miss Helen Brockway returns to Minneapolis. Miss Fern Farrer returns from Mae Lieberknecht. M A Shellabarger family move to Iowa City. Mrs Mae Barnes returns to Marcus after weeks here. Carl Shearer and Willie Cline plus W
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Wm. Blake
Chicago
John Boorn
James Turkington
Henry Lieberknecht
Burlington
Allie Brockway
Iowa City
Gene Darrow
Washington
F. A. Garrison
Bert Collins
Grover Hamersly
Bladensburg
Prof. Hamersly
W. A. Longnecker
Ottumwa
O. L. Holiday
Lee Longstreth
Carl Meeker
Clinton
J. L. Hildebrand
Loveland
Col
Wm. Paty
Greenville
Chas. Furnas
Fred Lieberknecht
Marcus
Carl Shearer
Willie Cline
Jordan
Conesville
Sunny
Daisy Lieberknecht
Rose Dalton
Lulu van Horn
Bert Snyder
Fred F. Flatt
Mary DeCamp
Fruitland
H. N. P. Small
J. G
Dakota
J. H. Collins
Roy McClary
B. B. Lintner
Wilton
J. S. Gipple
Roy Hildebrand
Shellabarger
Sam Wagner
Jorce
Frank Idle
Veo. Wilcox
Robert Wilson and Son
Muscatine
Gertrude Fry
Amy Paine
Bruce Ellis
Watertown
W. H. Snyder
Old Clifton
J. A. Thompson
Mrs. Ferguson
Champaigne
Ill
E. F.ee
Dr. Crow
Chas. Estle
Estle
Louisa County
John Weaver
Letts Telegrams Round Up Local Happenings
Community notes from Letts Iowa detail visits and illnesses roving residents including Miss Daisy Lieberknecht hosting Rose Dalton and Lulu Van Horn while Bert Snyder and Fred Flatt attended. Several locals travel for visits and medical updates including Mrs J H Collins, Mrs B B Lintner, and Dr Crow. Upcoming events include a local O E S meeting and residents preparing for fairs and school changes.
Dr Kings New Life Fills Promoted At Drug Store
An advert promotes Dr King’s New Life Fills as a remedy for biliousness malaria and constipation sold at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store. The note also lauds Marv Ever Gold Medal Flour as the best for making everything Savgina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Marv
Savgina
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