This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Journal of Muscatine describes itself as a leading paper with circulation greater than all others in the area. It notes daily and semi weekly editions, pricing, delivery by carrier, and mail subscription options with weekly, semi weekly, and yearly rates.
New York office holders and firms listed include La Coste and Maxwell in the Marquette Building, Chicago address, and Young as party contacts. The note references charges and representative connections without detailed context.
The Journal lists city agencies for convenience to managers including East Hilduruint Grocery on East 2nd street and South Muscatine W. F. Miksch's grocery. Other entries include Oregon street C. 4. Bausch Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chasa's Grocery West Hill J Hullers Grocery with office addresses and telephone lines.
The piece reviews Democratic attacks and Republican responses in Marion County politics. It highlights editorials, speeches by Mr Walsh and Mr Dawson, and the mulct law as a campaign flashpoint. It notes accusations against Foraker Haskell and Hearst, plus rhetoric about red oil versus mud oil and party loyalties.
The 1792 campaign marks the first clear appearance of political parties in U.S. life. Washington, urged by Federalists and Republicans, secures unanimous reelection as president while the vice presidency contest turns bitterly divided, yielding John Adams as VP and introducing Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr as notable political figures.
Selections recall events from 50 40 and 20 years ago. Apples of the Alexander variety from G D Stevenson orchard weigh about 11 ounces per fruit at Quinns, with crop prospects noted. J C Risley M D plans a two month hygiene lecture tour through Minnesota and Wisconsin. City council adjourns. Trémont hall chosen for Lane Wallace debate. Mississippi Logging company officers retained at Clin ton meeting. Rev D Murphy shares dwelling with Rev G N Powers. Rev P Naumann's goods arrive aboard the Tidal Wave. West Liberty Muscatine telephone outage reported. Hartford concert at Congregational church. Gas smell at Webster Hotel prompts investigation. Ed Williams Letts nearly asphyxiated. Dr F H Little summoned.
D. B. Huffman displayed a specimen from the crab family in the Journal counting room, noting it would be a lobster if size dictates. The event mirrors a curiosity of maritime life observed thirty years ago.
The Iowa press notes a heated senatorial contest not happening alone as the Second District congressional race draws interest. It credits Joe R. Lane of Davenport as a top organizer, with Dawson and Walsh seen as contenders and Lane’s team ready to pursue victory with thorough efforts.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes William Randolph Hearst disrupts politicians of all parties with blunt revelations. It calls him a nightmare to Bryan, a wasp to Haskell, and a terror to Foraker, urging truth even at risk to reputations.
The article notes Mr Bryan has a clear advantage over rivals as he avoids defending past actions and statements. It contrasts his position with opponents who would face scrutiny over prior remarks and records.
Maquoketa Excelsior notes in Des Moines last week Hon. A F Dawson received one vote in the senator contest. The item adds a hopeful aside about Bert someday achieving more votes if he stays safe and well.
The Democrats avoid odds on Maryland this year citing a looming hard winter. They say funds will be needed for coal and energy costs, affecting political betting and forecasts.
Coach Hearst stirs chatter along the baselines as Hisgen remains winless, drawing attention from Waterloo sports fans and local columns.
A Wilton homecoming details 10 years ago with a newspaper reporter and A L Lindner boarding the Wilton train to greet returning soldiers. Conductor Shamit and engineer Jule McCoskry are honored as the scene is festooned with national colors. A Grandview couple welcomes a daughter last Saturday.
In a manor drawing room Hugo Charteris and Mollie Savernake discuss securing money from Sir Giles Mottisfont for a cause as tension over Esme Burges s fate grows. Burgess plots influence while Joy Vennable recalls Mollie Savernake and the old ties to Charteris.
West Liberty Iowa. David Nauman held a hog sale at his farm two miles west of town. Forty hogs sold for an average of 26 dollars with a top price of 55 dollars. Buyers travelled from Washington Tipton Wilton Nichols Davenport Iowa City Klousa and Illinois. Floyd Hawthorne celebrated his twelfth birthday at home with schoolmates in attendance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.