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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
3
Publisher F D Throup and editor L P Loomis announce the Muscatine Journal as the city and county paper with superior circulation. The paper operates daily except Sunday and a semi weekly edition, lists agents and offices in Chicago and New York, and provides local street agency contacts and telephone numbers.
The ticket lists William Howard Raft for President with James B. Sherman as Vice President. It includes electors at large Thomas T. Anderson and John T. Anundson, plus nominees for Governor B. F. Carroll and other statewide posts. County results show clerks, treasurers, auditors, sheriffs, and judges from various counties named.
The piece urges active citizen governance beyond occasional elections and urges readers to study party promises and sincerity. It argues enduring effort is needed to rule, warns against socialism under Debs and Hanford, and emphasizes evaluating parties by their potential to advance good government. It frames the nation’s liberty and self rule as a shared responsibility.
A collage of notes recalls events from 50 years ago including a Sunday, September 19 entry, church canvassing by U S ministers in Muscatine, and Catholic women planning a Tremont hall fair. It also mentions a cat bite incident, a 20 year old community update with a birthday reunion, a welcome visitor John Moore, and the death of Wesley Lemmons at 21 from typhoid in Montpelier township.
George Hoerr and his team drove a bakery wagon that overturned this morning injuring Hoerr’s knee and injuring the horses. In Davenport Scott county pioneer settlers held their annual reunion with Judge Grant and Dr. Gregg as speakers. J L Burnside was elected president. Joseph N Harker was bitten by a cat and suffers pain. About ten days.
The quote envisions a pioneer nation leading progress toward a new Eden of universal brotherhood for mankind. It frames the nation as destined to guide humanity along a path of progress and harmony.
Mrs Owbridge reveals to Hugo that diphtheria is epidemic and virulent, while Joy probes his influence over Burgess. She praises Burgess as delicate yet noble, and asks if he can help. Hugo reflects on fear, cholera, and strength as Joy asserts Burgesss vulnerability and her own resolve.
Ten years ago Mrs O D Irwin and daughter from Chicago and Mrs Anna Golden of Aurora return home after visiting veteran engineer Jule MacCoskry aboard the Firefly. Eugene Conner of Tama also leaves East eighth street visit. George Brown of Orono reports a saddle stolen near Conesville. Arenst Bierman returns from St Louis after his father's death.
Congress man Dawson visited the Jackson county fair Thursday to meet constituents. He expressed optimism for the second district and republican success, praising Taft and the ticket from top to bottom.
Deadly fright claims many with lung ailments as they try Dr King’s New Discovery offered at 50c and 1.00 from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The piece recalls the 1788 ratification and the Confederation Congress acts setting presidential electors to be chosen on the first Wednesday in January and their votes cast in February. It notes the schedule aligning with the March assembly of the new Congress and marks a milestone in nonpartisan merit guiding early elections.
The article recalls the 1788 Electoral College practice when electors cast a single ballot for president and vice president. Washington was unanimously chosen for president with Adams as vice president, reflecting a nonpartisan early republic. It notes expectations of Washington’s retirement at Mt. Vernon and the nation’s hopeful growth. It closes with homilies on health, cheer, and resilience.
This period piece urges prudent shopping for summer and fall, promoting cheap white goods and washable fabrics, stocking up materials for children's clothing, and avoiding wasteful purchases. It also covers home tasks, school involvement, and simple kitchen tips like kerosene for windows and cucumbers for catsup, ending with recipe notes.
The piece likens the stomach to a churn and warns that a foul stomach taints the body. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing the stomach, improving digestion, and curing skin and blood disorders. It promotes mailing for a booklet detailing ingredients and medical authorities.
The notice shows ticket prices of 10 20 and 30 cents for night shows and a 10 cent matinee for any seat, indicating a simple pricing schedule for performances.
The listing shows theater pricing with Parquet 50 cents Dress Circle 30 cents Balcony Circle 30 cents Balcony 20 cents Gallery 15 cents Box Seats 50 cents. The prices indicate a vintage admission clock and seat categories for a performance.
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