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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
3
The Journal Printing Co announces broad circulation and agency network with daily and weekly editions. It lists offices in New York Chicago and local city agencies, with delivery by carrier and weekly rates, plus subscription pricing for daily and semi weekly editions.
The list covers the slate for Vice President James S Sherman and Presidential Electors at Large Thomas T Anderson John T Anulawson, Governor B F Carroll Lieutenant Governor Geo W Clarke Secretary of State W C Hayward Auditor John L Bleakly Treasurer W W Morrow Attorney General H W Byers Superintendent John F Riggs Clerk of Supreme Court H L Bosquet Railroad Commissioner Nathaniel S Ketchum Supreme Court Justices Silas M Weaver Scott M Ladd District Elector F D Letts State Representative D D Webster County Officials A S Lawrence A C Shiflet W S McKee T W Stoops.
A thoughtful piece honors fallen airman Selfridge and compares battlefield heroism with aviation heroism. It argues that airflight advances humanity beyond national rivalries and envisions a future where air travel links continents and war becomes impossible without a just cause.
The piece portrays Judge Taft as a disciplined, humane leader with broad appeal. It highlights his physique, trustworthy face, human warmth, Filipinos’ friendship, executive fitness, unwavering principles, and a pivotal career arc from Manila to the presidency.
A column recalls the city’s 50 years ago progress including Hatch Humphreys & Co. painting a marble imitation front, nearby S G Stein’s building, and Muscatine’s growing number of substantial residences. Also notes a Trinity church wedding, J N Harker’s grave cat bite illness, and T Cowell returning from Owensboro after securing a $126 000 water works contract.
The 1812 campaign largely receded from politics as war with Britain loomed. Younger Republicans urged Madison to support conflict, threatening his renomination if he did not. On June 11, 1812, Madison urged Congress to declare war after detailing British aggression. The House vote was 79 to 49 with a close Senate split.
The 1812 election showed regional lines with Madison winning renomination and the presidency. Elbridge Gerry named for vice president, DeWitt Clinton and Jared Ingersoll as federal candidates. Madison secured 128 electoral votes to Clinton's 89. The campaign acted as a referendum on war and Federalist opposition while shaping party organization.
Prof. C. R. Buchanan formerly superintendent of Wilton public schools becomes partner at Tufts & Buchanan in Grand Rapids Michigan. Rock Island city council grants street car company right to build lines across the bridge linking three cities with a single line.
Tomorrow at 11 a m Bishop Lee will ordain the Rev Mr Edy of Tipton to the priesthood. Methodist ladies plan a festival and fair October 20 and 21 to raise funds for furnishing the new church.
Thirty years ago Joseph Biles editor of the Washington Democrat is very ill with a bilious attack as reported in local notes.
Drew Musser did not arrive from Little Falls but joined his sister Laura at the Omaha exposition. Hamilton Dean returned home to Hoopeston Illinois after visiting his brother Joseph Dean. Mrs Betsy Simpson of Seventy Six township died Wednesday and her funeral was today. she was an elderly resident. John J Thompson of Des Moines, once a Journal typo in 1856 57, called in. he belongs to the Fiftieth Iowa Infantry now at reunion in Muscatine.
An old editorial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as remedy for marriage related health issues in women. It claims disease and neglect harm femininity and promises renewed strength and happiness through this tonic. The ad cites Dr. Pierce's institute in Buffalo New York offering free consultations by letter.
Sir Giles, George Vennable, and Miss Priscilla debate Joy Burgess’s marriage prospects as Esme Burgess’s finances and a possible understanding among townsfolk spark clues. Joy awaits at the rectory while Joy’s father fears the wrong match and contemplates money to fight a spreading illness.
A compact 19th century remedy advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claiming it cures burns from steam and fire as well as piles and severe sores. The pitch notes a 25 cent price and identifies Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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