Early Muscatine Daily Journal Advertising Rates
The text outlines publication details for the Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal in Muscatine. It notes daily evening issues, weekly and semi weekly schedules, and delivery rates by carrier and mail. It mentions managing editor L. P. Loomis and guarantees of circulation compared to other papers.
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Cmewaliou Guaranteeu Givaier Luca
Muscatine
Oliver Daily
Duuuay
Daiiy Geliverea
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Journal Agencies Extend Local News Reach Across City
The Journal announces multiple agency stations to serve readers: East Hildurbut Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine at W. E. Miksch's Grocery Oregon Street, West Hill at J. H. Puller Grocery, and Chayka's Grocery in Kheckierville. Office contacts include New York and Chicago offices with managers listed.
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Journal
Wang
East Hildurbut
East 2Nd
Bell
Taft Sherman Ticket and State Officials Listed
The ticket lists William Howard Taft for president of Ohio and James S. Sherman for vice president from New York. It includes presidential electors at large Thomas T. Anderson and John T. Annavson, and state posts: governor B. F. Carroll, lieutenant governor Geo W. Clarke, secretary W. C. Hayward, auditor John M. Bleakly, treasurer W. W. Morrow, attorney general H. W. Byers, superintendent John F. Riggs, clerk of Supreme Court H. L. Bosquat, railroad commissioner Nathaniel S. Ketchum, Supreme Court justices Silas M. Weaver and Scott M. Ladd, congressman Albert F. Dawson, district elector F. D. Letts, and county offices A. S. Lawrence, A. C. Shiflet, W. S. McKee, and T. W. Stoops.
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Thomas T. Anderson
Warren County
John T. Annavson
Cerro Cordo County
A Foreword on Honest Journalism and Political Bias
A newspaper editorial proclaims honesty as a core goal for both editors and readers. It argues for fair, unbiased reporting while acknowledging partisan aims in Iowa politics and pledges front-page focus on campaign developments and rational discussion leading to the Republican ticket's broad support.
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Iowa
Legislative
Taft to Visit Muscatine Iowa on Campaign Swing
Judge Taft the Republican presidential nominee will pass through Muscatine Iowa and likely deliver a short address from the car platform. The Des Moines Register and Leader lauds the paper for its strong stance in support of Taft and Republican ideals.
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Judge Taft
Iowa
Muscatine
Des Moines Register
Reminiscences and Local Transport Tales
Reminiscences recount a Tipton railroad reconnoiter trip J B Dougherty J R Green and Capt Kennedy surveying routes between Wilton and Tipton with Rochester route option. Rochester residents offer 30000 for route. Also notes a 40 years ago Day of Atonement observation and a 50 years ago collision near Geneva Island damaging ferry Northern Illinois and Keithsburg. two other tidbits about a Detroit horse race and a buggy mishap near the Baptist church.
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Tipton
J. B. Dougherty
J. R. Green
Capt. Kennedy
Wilton
Brayton
Rochester
Keithsburg
Northern Line
Northern Illinois
Geneva Island
Kirkwood
Harry Compton
Detroit
Thirty Years Ago: September 22, a Sunday
Thirty years ago today, September 22, marked a Sunday in the calendar, noting the passage of three decades since that date.
Telegrams Report Mild Improvement and Local Happenings
A telegram notes Private Bert Eldred of Jacksonville is somewhat better. Thomas Irvine of St. Paul arrives in Muscatine to handle Hershey Lumber interests. W J Vanatta learns his sister in law Mrs S Gardner died in Davenport. Mrs P Brandt attends Davenport Baptist convention and returns. Mrs E R Sherfey departs for Washington for district W C T U convention. The Muscatine N and S Ry will construct a new depot at the foot of Iowa avenue at once.
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Bert Eldred
Jacksonville
Thomas Irvine
St. Paul
The
Muscatine N. & S. Ry
Iowa Avenue
Taft Campaign Emphasizes Deeds Over Wild Enthusiasm
The editorial notes Judge Taft will not spark wild cheers in Iowa but will demonstrate capacity and honesty. It praises Taft as the progressive choice with experience and organized support, capable of delivering a square deal and needed reforms. It cites bipartisan legislative successes and service to veterans and local districts.
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Judge Taft
Taft
Record of Congresssman Albert F. Dawson
The outline notes Dawson received union thanks for labor legislation and opposed wage cuts for Panama Canal workers. It cites public building funds for Muscatine, pension increases, nurse corps in the Navy, anti hazing work, and a dental corps bill. It mentions a general navy department organization proposal attracting nationwide interest.
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Naval Militia
National Guarrd
Naval
National Guard
District of Columbia
Winthrop
Pension Bureau
Albert F. Dawson
Dawson
Panama Canal
Muscatine
Conference of Governors
White House
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Army
Navy
Army and Navy Union of the United States
Navy Department
Honest Tom Hisgen and His Seven Employed Gentlemen
A historical note claims Honest Tom Hisgen had seven gentlemen in his employ whose moral judgment divided what belonged to others and what did not. The passage hints at questionable loyalties among his staff.
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Tom Hisgen
Hoisting the Gentleman from Below Phrase Debated
Readers debate a phrasing change in an old report suggesting replacing a familiar expression with hoisting the gentleman from below. The discussion reflects language sensitivity and editorial choices in historical coverage.
Sunday School With Fritz and Hans Among the Scholars
A witty query wonders how a Sunday school could stay lively with Fritz and Hans and the Yellow Kid among its students. The remark hints at playful mischief and literary figures shaping the classroom scene.
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Fritz
Hans
the Yellow Kid
Tension and plots in a pestilence era bedsides
Dialogue-driven excerpt shows Burgess and Hugo debating plague fears and moral duty amid political indictments of landlords. Burgess reveals his covert influence, warns of sites potentially removed, and considers action while Hugo weighs health and survival.
Jefferson and Adams Cambri Elections Mark Early Party Split
The 1796 campaign shows the first strong party contest with Jeffersonian Republicans led by Jefferson and Aaron Burr against Federalists led by Adams and Pinckney. The electoral vote produced a Federalist president with a Republican vice president, a rare mismatch in early U.S. history. Ten states elected electors by popular vote while six chosen by legislatures.
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United States
Washington
Jefferson
Department of State
John Adams
Aaron Burr
New York
Adams
Thomas Pinckney
Mr. Taft
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Desire and danger as loyalties clash in a Midwest romance
In a tense exchange, Burgess weighs leaving Hern shaw or staying for Joy and Miss Vennable. Hugo argues Joy’s strength and duty press a fight, while Burgess admits affection and the risk to Joy if he remains. He hints at career hopes and a possible proposal if his position improves.
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Hugo
Burgess
Charters
Heart Cure Ad Emphasizes Dr Miles Heart Remedy
The article describes heart weakness from birth and illness and lists effects like shortness of breath and chest pain. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as the best tonic to strengthen the heart and relieve symptoms.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Miles
Dr. Miles
F. J. Norton
Freeville
New York
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Electric Bitters Touted For Female Ailments
A testimonial promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for female weakness backache and kidney trouble. The ad notes the price as 50 cents and references Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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Havercamp’s
Campaign dynamics shift with unexpected Kansas influence
A Cedar Rapids Gazette brief hints that the campaign could have stalled without the intervention of an influential figure from Kansas. The note implies surprising cross‑state involvement shaping political discourse, though specifics are sparse.
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Cedar Rapids
Kansas
Carrie
Guaranteed Pimples Cure Claim by Zemo
An advertising notice proclaims Zemo as a guaranteed cure for pimples and blackheads. The clean liquid supposedly draws germs to the surface and cures cases with two to six bottles. Sample requests and local sellers listed include E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and A. W. Morgan at 107 West 2nd Street.
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E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
W. 2Nd St
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James S. Sherman
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
Geo. W. Clarke
Dallas County
W. C. Hayward
Scott County
John IL. Bleakly
Ida County
W. W. Morrow
Union County
H. W. Byers
Shelby County
John F. Riggs
Keokuk County
Supreme Court
H. L. Bosquat
Marion County
Nathaniel S. Ketchum
Marshall County
Silas M. Weaver
Hardin County
Scott M Ladd
O’brien County
F. D. Letts
D. D. Webster
A. 8. Lawrence
A. C. Shiflet
W. S. McKee
T. W. Stoops
County Recorder
C. Schoemaker
J. C. Coster
F. M. Witter
J. C. Hazlett
E. H. King
A. C. Noble
George J. Lang
M .J. Shellabarger
J. E. Coe
H. S. Howe
J. H. Carl
Martin Gabler
John Duncan
William Freers
Carl W. Mueller
Gustav. Schmidt
Hostetter
Muscatine Journal
F. H. Little
Chestnut Street
Fred Munroe
Walter Cohn
Fred
Walter
Baptist Church
Hay's
Ellair Health
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
A. G. Bestenlehner, G. A. Riemcke, A. W. Morgan
Horace A. Vachell
Horace Annesley Vachell
Stationer’s Hall
Sir Giles
Giles
Hernshaw
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