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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
3
Publication details for the Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal in Muscatine. Names F. D. Throop publisher and L. P. Loomis editor. Circulation claims and delivery options with pricing for daily and semi weekly editions. Associated Press member newspaper.
New York office at 45 W 34th St operated by Mono lith Lidg with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building overseen by Fayne and Young.
The Journal enumerates local agencies serving readers with listings for groceries drug stores and editorial offices. Entries include East Hildumbut Grocery East 2nd Street W F Miksch's Grocery Oregon Street W C Busch's Drug Store Vershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery Weat Hill J H Fuller Grocery and Bell telephones.
A list of candidates for multiple offices includes Vice President James S. Sherman of New York and Presidential Electors Thomas T. Anderson of Warren County John T. Anundson Cerro Cordo County for President Governor B F Carroll Davis County Lieutenant Governor Geo W Clarke Dallas County Secretary of State W C Hayward Scott County Auditor John L Bleakly Ida County Treasurer W W Morrow Union County Attorney General H W Byers Shelby County Superintendent John F Riggs Keokuk County Clerk of Supreme Court H L Bosquet Marion County Railroad Commissioner Nathaniel S Ketchum Marshall County and Supreme Court Judges Silas M Weaver Hardin County Scott M Ladd O'Brien County Congressman Second District Albert F Dawson District Elector F D Letts State Representative D D Webster County Auditor A S Lawrence County Treasurer A C Shiflet County Clerk W S McKee Sheriff T W Stoops.
A Northwestern editorial argues the decisive issue in the presidential contest isTaft's true character versus Roosevelt's reform leadership. It lauds Taft as an executive of service and predicts he will be a greater president, while praising Roosevelt as a prophet and moral leader praised by Theodore Roosevelt for Taft's fitness for the presidency.
A fragment from a minstrel style dialogue shows two characters Mr Johnsing and Mr Livingston in a quirky exchange. The texts suggests humor and social performance within a small stage setting.
The text presents a satirical remark about Mr. Bryan likening him to a dead aeronaut and asks for the resemblance. It then describes a stage program with Mr. Jefferson Jackson Johnson Jones performing a song written by William Jennings Bryan and dedicated to William Randolph Hearst, followed by a grand chorus about Willie B.
Hugo and Burgess grow closer during a days hunting in the Forest of Ys guided by Henbest and Mowland. They discuss economics and nature while tracking game beneath a winter sky, with memories of a gibbet and village legends weaving through their voyage.
Farmers on the graded road try tobacco cultivation with promising yields before frosts. They plan to combine home tobacco with saccharine from cane to reduce reliance on the south. The Connell family contemplates moving north. P J Ryan spoke at a temperance meeting in Adams Station. Fred Getchell notes D B Barrus of Muscatine employed in lumber business.
Henry O Conner starts tonight for Winona to address a monster republican rally. A large crowd is expected as the event highlights local political activity and public interest in the party.
Twenty years ago, Mrs. C. R. Fox and her children depart with Dr Cr Z Ball of Philadelphia and Mrs S A Barklay and children for a trip to St Paul. Dr Ball is Mrs Fox’s cousin visiting for weeks. Dr Jeff Fulham returns home from a two week vacation in California.
30 years ago Pat Connell, once a Muscatine man, now a Memphis detective, has been stricken. The dispatches yesterday note his illness, marking a significant event in his professional life.
The Rev FE Paget and Miss Paget depart for Revelstoke British Columbia to visit their brother this evening. The King Bridge company begins erecting four iron bridges ordered for Drury township some time ago. Co H Snaethe sells Cedar street property to Joseph Morrison.
The Campbell Brothers circus arrives Wednesday September 16 with new features and astounding mid air acts. Beautiful horses with gleaming trappings will parade at 10 am and perform at 2 pm under waterproof tents rain or shine.
Des Moines area schools see a salary raise in talks. Oakville resident Jake Waterhouse promotes a Burlington excursion on Sept 17 featuring an Iowa Central rail trip to Keithsburg then a Mississippi River steamer to Burlington. Local train schedules and community visits fill regional activity notes.
Roy Cilley resumed work in Des Moines after a short vacation with his parents east of town. Mrs. C. E. Louder returned to her home in Wapello after an extended visit in Kansas City. Miss Emmia Vandervort, who went to Knoxville to teach, has resigned and accepted another position in the same area.
Miss Vada Brayton and nieces Mary and Lucy Brayton left for Columbus Junction to visit relatives. The White Oak and city schools opened with teachers Lulu Morehead and Carl Nelson. Stephen Brayton left for Nebraska for an indeterminate visit. The S S picnic at Will Powell's grave raised 55 dollars with Baptist S S in charge. The region notes several visits and moves including Pearl Watson starting at White Lily school and household relocations around the Carlysle site.
Ardon and surrounding residents shared weekend visits with relatives and friends including the Gettert Burnside Townsend Downer and Timberlake circles. Johnnie Tomney underwent surgery in Hershey hospital and was reported to be recovering well. Ray Downer attends high school in Muscatine while visitors from Tama and Moscow were noted with local church ties mentioned.
Mrs. Gusta Dewitt of Muscatine visits sister Mrs. Wm Thomas. Minnie Kelley of Rock Island stays with her mother Mrs. M. J. Kelley. Families from Muscatine Aledo Germany Drury Edgington northern Iowa attend gatherings and Sunday visits.
Gold Medal Flour leads the field as Paritha achieves top honors in a regional contest, with Suse noted among the standout performers.
Local notices list Bd. P. O. Elks Muscatine Lodge 804 meets Mondays at 3 pm at Elks Hall 122 Iowa avenue. Knights of Wythias Wyoming Lodge 76 meet Fridays at 7 30 pm on Iowa Avenue. Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets monthly on first Friday at Cor 4th Ave and Acetate.
A O U W Fagle Lodge No. 10 meets each Thursday evening at K P hall on town avenue. Brethren in good standing are invited to attend. Fred Beltel M w. Howe, Recorder. E H Dolsen, Financier.
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