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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
3
The fragment provides publishing staff and generic promotional claims with no clear event or news item to summarize. It mentions Journal Printing Co and a provincial paper but lacks actionable details such as dates places people or outcomes.
The notice outlines daily and weekly journal issues with delivery by evening and monthly page references. It mentions a daily carrier, weekly circulation data, and a year subscription at a specified rate.
Fragmentary text lists New York address 45 W Saint Street and two names with charges or roles. Names appear as Mepresenatives and Cheaguy Alice with mentions of Marquerie and Wayne Avung in some charge or duty. Context and details are too damaged to confirm events.
The Jourositus lists area shops including Mast Milchusibul Grocery on Last 2nd street South Muscatioe W. & Miksch's grocery Oregon street W. Co. Basch Drug Store Versbey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery Weat Hills J. H. Fuller Grocery and notes telephone and office lines for the newspaper and editorial offices.
A conservative editorial tracks Oklahoma Governor Haskell’s remarks about Roosevelt and cites an Oklahoma City Times piece. It contrasts Taft’s labor record with injunctions, praising Taft’s treatment of workers and his role as a practical employer.
The writer argues Haskell cannot be forced to return to Ohio, imagining sheriffs pursuing him with summons and judgments. He notes only Bryan could compel such action and asserts Haskell will stay away regardless of invitations.
The Oskaloosa Herald recounts an exchange on Taft’s Iowa trip after Muscatine. Major Lacey quips that only one man in Iowa would vote for Taft, who asks to meet him if he is aboard the train at Columbus Junction.
Mr Lacey announces Marsh W Bailey of Iowa as the only man Taft has seen who will vote for him. Taft laughs heartily at the introduction, the moment delivering a rare lighter note amid otherwise tense proceedings.
Publication data notes copyright 1908 by Horace Annesley Vachell and entry at Stationer's Hall with all rights reserved. The text indicates the author and legal registration details.
Tisdale pushes for a temporary hospital funded from rates as weeks of illness and death mount. Sarah Owbridge offers her large cottage as lodger and matron Hugo Venable weighs aiding the effort, while Charters and Mrs Owbridge maneuver for influence and payment amid guardians delays.
The partnership Hoch Musser and Company dissolves by mutual consent with Ed Hoch becoming the new owner of the lumber business. Also noted is Mrs Britt’s Spiritualism lecture in Muscatine and Utica NY convention attendance, plus a description of a river passage clash between two steamers near Muscatine and Rock Island with the Jo boat arriving first.
At the last meeting of the Y M C A the officers elected were A Broomhall president E C Knox treasurer H Hoover secretary R H Brendt corresponding secretary. Passengers from Rock Island report steamer Pembina left the Diamond Jo boat about 200 yards ahead in an exciting race.
An American King is described as the great king of cures, praising Dr. King's New Discovery as a quick safe cough and cold remedy sold for 50 cents and 1 dollar at Havercamp's Description Drug Store.
West Liberty Iowa September 29 The regular meeting of the P E O sisterhood will be at Miss Edla McCampbell’s home on Calhoun street this evening. Also notes visits and travel of local residents including Mrs J E Benedict Miss Edith Richardson Edna Stevens and others. The Presbyterian Men’s Brotherhood holds a special meeting at eight o clock tonight urging full attendance.
In Kansas City a Davenport couple won the premium against 28 competitors. Mrs Davenport, known locally as Miss Lottie Rugg before marriage, is highlighted. Co C will remove their new armory in Webster's block tonight. Mrs Lillian Richman, wife of Liet Clayton Richman, is visiting. Lt. M. Crouch and his navy ship are in the South Pacific. Mrs Hershey's ladies quartet plans a concert in Iowa City tomorrow evening.
Attendees filled St Matthias and St Marys for a large requiem mass yesterday. Senator Lafe Young delivered remarks at Columbus Junction yesterday and at Wapello today.
Ten years ago Mrs. W. H. Rowe visited relatives in Goodland Kansas where her husband had been promoted to train dispatcher at that location.
A health advice note argues a lazy liver stems from an enfeebled body and urges digestion and nutrition to restore liver function. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for liver trouble, stating it aids digestion, purifies the system, and strengthens stomach activity.
The 1816 campaign is described as peaceful as Madison secures his legacy after war success. The Federalist party collapses post Hartford convention, with Monroe winning the presidency and Thompkins as vice president. The Federalists never vote again, shaping a one party era before splits into Democrats and National Republicans.
Letts residents report visits to Fairfield and Burlington. Garrett Bros. ship two cattle cars to Chicago. Rev W L Childress accepts Grand View Congregational pastorate and will move soon. Mrs J H Letts and daughters Ada and Vinne go to Fairfield. Ella McCreary returns to Kansas City. Kate Spencer accompanies. Fred Lieberknecht improves after illness. Carl Shearer and Guy Easterly decorate the new opera house interior. The Carolinian Jubilee Singers will be here Friday evening.
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