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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal, official paper of the city and county, claims circulation greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any Oliver daily. It lists offices in Muscatine and Chicago, with delivery by carrier and weekly rates for daily and weekly editions.
The Journal announces a set of city agencies for reader convenience including Hast Hildumbuc Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatioe, W B Miksch's Grocery on Oregon Street, W C Busch's Drug Store on Vershey Avenue, Chayka's Grocery in West Hill, and J H Buller Grocery. Also notes business and editorial offices in Mississippi Valley.
Throop, publisher, states July circulation for Muscatine Journal. Notice from Des Moines August 5 1908 announces Republican State Central Committee plans a September 9 1908 delegate convention to nominate a Supreme Court judge and conduct other business. Delegates from counties meet August 29 1908 to select representatives with representation based on county and Cummins votes.
The Vermont election results show a Republican governor leading by about 30,000, signaling a strong party tilt. Secretary Taft receives a vast ovation from G A R veterans at the Toledo encampment, while a public reconciliation between Taft and Foraker marks a notable political moment.
Recognition of Taft boosts Republican spirit while Foraker gains praise. The outburst of applause suggests a decisive GOP victory in Ohio. Iowa offers a contrasting note as a special legislative session unfolds with hopes for a satisfactory outcome for loyal Republicans.
A public editorial argues against returning to older competitive practices and warns that turning back progress invites disaster. It contrasts Bryan’s stance with Republicans and Socialists, urging modern measures to regulate big combinations and control capital for the greater good. The piece recalls the Civil War era to illustrate the impossibility of reversing history.
A retrospective column recalls 50 years with Uncle Tom's Cabin stage bows by four year old Little Joth ana Scoville as Eva. A visible comet called Charles V is noted near the Northwestern horizon. Local race results and a voluntary bank liquidation at Muscatine National Bank are reported, with G A Garretson and Co. to operate privately. A 20 years ago item notes Levi S. McCabe’s marriage and local street developments, plus a brain congestion illness of Frank R. Lewis’s son on a return trip.
Forty years ago a list of couples granted licenses to wed was published. Names include C. T. Chafee with Alice R. Betts, Charles Booker with Matilda Pearce, I. Coston with E. D. Havens, John Farmer with Sarah Jester, G. Markardt with Margaret Height, George Garhard with Henrietta Gunka, Calvin Wyatt with Lucy Randall, F. W. Christian with Caroline Ricketts, John Macy with Ruth Beeson, Henry Will with Elizabeth Newman, William Barnard with Aranett McCloud, Peter Boyd with Lucy Townsend, J. Bakrink with Anna Scull, Chris Moffmeister with Menken Keen, E. Klepper with Eric Burdett, Jos. Van Doren with Patience Hubbard, George Freyermuth with Hannah Schmidt.
30 years ago the boat race between James F. Marshall and Theodore Grossheim started at 6 o'clock this morning as announced. The course details follow in the report, noting the conditions and outcome of the race.
The speaker argues against restoring old competitive conditions noting modern industrial forces create new realities. Laws aiming to reverse these natural changes would encourage dishonesty and law breaking, and could not be enforced or reasonably obeyed.
Maquoketa Excelsior argues the Second District should stay with Mr. Dawson reaffirming his Jackson County majority will surpass his previous election. It praises his growth under Senator Allison and warns against replacing him with an inexperienced Clinton lawyer.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette lauds Congressman A F Dawson for his opening speech in the Second district campaign. The piece says he defined issues clearly and courageously challenged his opponent over state issue rhetoric. It urges continued support for Dawson in Congress.
In a playful note the Sentinel and Advertiser riffs on a Dawson union issue. The piece hints Dawson carries a union card and notes many strong union men support him, while acknowledging political campaigns bend truth.
The Marengo Republican praises Mr. Daw son for rapid growth in influence. Described as a capable member who “does things” with strong work capacity and sound judgment, he is viewed as valuable to his district, state, and the nation.
Lamotte News highlights Mr. Dawson as young able and diligent with Capitol experience as private secretary to Allison and Curtis and a prior congressman. The piece says this gives him deep understanding of duties and positions him as a leading member in Congress despite being new to the body.
The Willigemsburg Journal-Tribune notes Congressman Dawson gave a concise acceptance speech outlining leading campaign issues. His health is described as in fine working condition and he shows no reason to feel ashamed.
A short, garbled notice highlights Marr Elier and a product named Gold Mea Plour praised as highly versatile for many tasks. The readable text lacks clear context, dates, or locations.
Ten years ago the state auditor authorized three banks on Friday. Union Savings bank at Wilton accounts for 40 000 capital with A R Leith as president G N Frenzel as vice president and W D Harris as cashier. Mesdames Detwiler Batterson and Ray depart for Cincinnati for the W R C national encampment next week. Gen and Mrs J Rush Lincoln’s daughter dies of typhoid at Ames, while Miss Alice Betts leaves Muscatine after visiting the Henry Jayne family.
The scene follows Guy and a girl named Joy as they walk toward a village green. Joy’s charm and the girl’s innocence enchant Guy while they share a golf moment and approach cottages, a tavern, and a neat sign reading Apartments near a ivy clad cottage.
A sharp eyed house keeper in a well kept home questions a stranger at the door. Her steel grey eyes, white cap, and immaculate apron mark her as the respectable mistress of the house.
Hugo Charters enters a boarding house kept by Mrs Owbridge near Jordan Cottage. The landlady describes lodgers Esme Burgess and Miss Joy Vennable and passes room tours while Hugo settles with a five pound payment and schedules tea. A river Jordan motif and light humor flavor the scene as Hugo learns the lodging and names.
MasonIc Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings the first Tuesday evening monthly. Washington Chapter No 4 B A M convokes second Friday monthly. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday monthly. DeMolay Commandery No 1 T holds regular conclave on the third Wednesday each month.
M B A Bend City Lodge No 143 of the Modern Brotherhood of America meets the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Members in good standing are invited. Dr K L UM King is president and Chas Ryan is secretary.
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