Daily Journal publication and offices notice
W L Lane publisher D Throop editor The Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday Semi-Weekly Journal issued Tuesdays and Fridays Terms to Subscribers Daily 10 cents weekly by carrier daily by mail three dollars for one year semi weekly one year one dollar fifty New York office 140 Nassau Street Chicago office 750 Marquette Building Mississippi Valley telephones Ball Bell offices in charge names of offices and publishers listed
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Daily Journal
Carrier
Mall
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal has established agencies for reader convenience at Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Buschs Drug Store Gershey eBvenue Keekierville Chaykas grocery West Muscatine Sharrars grocery.
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Journal
Fast Ehill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Gershey
Keekierville
Chayka's
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
Sworn Circulation Statement for The Muscatine Journal
A sworn statement by publisher I W L Lane asserts the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 105 copies during June 1905 with daily totals showing 5,220 to 6,220 circulation and an average of 5,305.
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Muscatine Journal
I. W. L. Lane
Muscating Journal
Muscatine Prepares for Large Dain Outing Visitors
Ottumwa's Dain Manufacturing plans an annual excursion to Muscatine drawing 1000 to 1500 people on August 12. The Rock Island line offers favorable rates and locals are urged to provide a welcoming, well organized visit to showcase the city. The piece stresses Muscatine's hospitality and attractions to ensure a memorable outing.
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Dain Manufacturing Company
Ottumwa
Dain
Morrell
Muscatine
Milwaukee
Rock Island Road
Rest for John D Rockefeller Sparks Debate
A burst of critique targets Rockefeller as articles in major magazines and newspapers reexamine his history. The public dispute centers on whether the famed industrialist warrants ongoing scrutiny or a respite from the relentless coverage.
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John D. Rockefeller
Tom Lawson
Boston
Ida M. Tarbell
Rockefeller and public disdain amid a flurry of insults
The piece criticizes sustained public attacks on John D. Rockefeller, noting his wealth and business methods are often maligned while acknowledging past missteps. It argues the constant scrutiny harms public discourse and that Rockefeller remains powerful, suggesting the nation deserves a respite from the relentless exposure.
Considerable Politics in Iowa and Nearby Districts
Ex Governor Yates and Senator Cullom square off for a seat in the upper house while the fourteenth district shows a lively fight for Marsh's replacement. Conventions set for August 24 at Bushnell Illinois. McDonough County hosts two candidates Chandler and Franklin, with Chandler backed by Sherman supporters. Rankin, McKinney, and other local figures announce bids. Factional splits in Rock Island county and three candidates in Henderson county.
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Iowa
Muscatine
Yates
Cullom
Congress
Fourteenth
B. F. Marsh
Bushnell
Illinois
McDonough
C. V. Chandler
Dean Franklin
Macomb
Col. Geo. Rankin
Monmouth
Warren County
Washington
Rock Island County
F. G. Allen
Moline
Saerles
Henderson County
C. R. Gittings
Terre Haute
J. O. Anderson
Decora
J. W. Gordon
Oquawka
Gittings
Anderson
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters restores vigor for many distress
For over 50 years it has cured indigestion dyspepsia costiveness biliousness poor appetite cramps and diarrhoea. Try it and see.
Diarrhoea Cure Promise in Historical Text
The passage asserts that severe diarrhoea and related illnesses could be swiftly cured by a specific remedy or treatment, reflecting past medical beliefs. It emphasizes prompt effectiveness but does not specify the exact agent or method used, leaving the exact cure unclear in the excerpt.
Power balance hints at county nomination outcomes
Gordon is a capable young man and Henderson county holds swing power in selecting the district candidate. V. Chandler or Jas. McKinney seem best placed due to Sherman ties, but August 24 could bring surprises. J. M. Butler reports strong regional hay prospects after favorable weather, and President Roosevelt weighs peace conference precedents, eyeing Komura and Witte angles.
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Gordon
Henderson County
V. Chandler
Jas. McKinney
J. M. Butler
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Downtown Signs Parade Everlasting Circus Popularity
Downtown streets wear banners and date lines announcing approaching circuses. Vendors note the shows’ strong appeal as downtown remains the place many events want to visit. The piece comments on color and cheer in a busy urban scene.
Columbus Junction Chautauqua Opens Tomorrow
The Columbus Junction event opens tomorrow and is expected to be a great success. Local residents are described as hustlers who strive to make success of their undertakings.
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Columbus Junction
Burg
Muscatine White Sox gain wide reputation as a fast team
The Muscatine White Sox earn a growing reputation as a fast little baseball team. In this section, the boys play well and attract praise from nearly every exchange. Meanwhile, Brother Hoch is pursued by officers who vow to convict him of one of two murders if he avoids capture.
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Muscatine
White Sox
Hoch
Hvely
Our Earth
Nellie Carl
Myrtlepoint, Casas Co
Oregon
Dispensary ‘Medical Association
Dr. Fierce
Golde
R. V. Pierce
Brifain
Pierce
Move old band stand to Weed Park gains support
A proposal to relocate the old band stand from the court square to Weed Park and enhance the beauty spot is welcomed as a valuable addition.
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Court Square
Weed Park
Iowa Press Comment Reflections on Press Duty and May Revise Tariff
A collection of Iowa newspaper editorials argues the press guards honesty in public service while cautioning against corruption. Writings urge clear tariff revision positions, favor strong gubernatorial contenders, and celebrate the Republican party’s steadfastness. A Cedar Falls record recalls a drowning tragedy linked to a law limiting automobile speed.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Governors race talk and party realignments across Iowa
Iowa newspapers debate nomination strategy for next governor amid calls for continuity. The Clinton Herald notes Democratic and Republican tensions with the Dubuque Telegraph urging candidate picks. Mason City Times Herald questions compromise motives and Cummins’ potential to serve another term. The Dubuque Telegraph criticizes Shaw’s lemonade order while Mason City Globe Gazette lampoons beer and whisky bravado as political virtue.
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Clinton Herald
Mason City Times- Herald
Cummins
Dubuque
Lawson and Critics Assess Lawson Campaign in Ottawa
George W. Alger, writing in Col lier's, notes Lawson drew listening crowds at the Ottawa Chautauqua but failed to convert them to support. He compares the reception to other lectures by La Follette Jerome and Darrow, saying listeners valued thought over action and applauded rhetoric about finance and restraint on wealth. He also surveys a wave of magazine exposes on graft, greed, and corruption as a trend in modern literature.
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Kansas State
Kansas
Mr. Lawson
Job
Titus Oates
George W. Alger
Winter plans and racehorse talk in Warburton home
The scene shifts as Jack and family joke about leg injuries and dances at a British embassy ball. John invites Robert to coast defense talks and a shopping trip while Warburton schemes with the stable groom about a risky yet profitable idea involving horses and a plan that could bend rules without getting him fired.
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Jack
John
Statesman
Chrysalis
Bob
Robert
Louisiana
Kit
Wii
Metropolitan
Chevy Chase
McCleland
New York
Warburton
Peary Sets Sail on Seventh Dash for North Pole
Davenport Times reports Commander Peary has launched his seventh polar excursion with a seasoned crew and upgraded gear. He plans a fall push to establish winter quarters and a spring ascent with 25 Esquimaux guides, each handling a sledge loaded to 590 pounds drawn by dogs, aiming to traverse 289 to 506 miles to the pole.
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Peary
Davenport
Pole
Esquimaux
North Pole
Barentz
Abruzsa
Brother's Sarcastic Plane Joke Shocks Washington Crew
In a curious scene two sisters Nancy and another wonder at their brother Robert's laughter during a morning ride downtown. He teases a grand joke tied to a plan from Paris to Washington, promising he and others will be in on it later, while remaining cryptically amused and vague about details. The scene hints at farce and an upcoming mischief.
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Nancy
Robert
Paris
Washington
The Plot Thickens At dinner with old friends and a kiss
At a late dinner I meet a hero from eight years past. We recall school mischief and fishing grounds as Nancy notes the jesting, while a playful exchange with Robert reveals romance and a mock battle over a future marriage. A midnight conference looms as plans unfold.
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Nancy
Homer
Jack
Mrs. Warburton
Robert
Bob
William
Chuck
Polar expedition funding grows through private subscriptions
South Cedar Iowa reports local support for the polar expedition. August 1 notes Joe Bowman and family visiting relatives. Other items include social visits from Emma Gatton of Moscow and Etta Bister, and trips by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Borne of Buxton to see relatives. Also mentions H H Rockafellow family and H W Rockafellow visiting Pleasant View, plus homeseekers rates by Iowa Central Ry.
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South Cedar
Joe Bowman
Downey
Emma Gatton
Moscow
Etta Bister
Williams
Joe Borne
Buxton
H. H. Rockafellow
Clara
Springdale
H. Baker
Musca
Iowa Central
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Modern Brotherhood of America Lodge Meetings
M. OB and A. Bend City No 143 and Pearl City Lodge No 45 announce regular meetings. Modern Brotherhood meets Monday evenings at K of P building with Mrs. Martha A. Cosgrove as President and Geo. Patrick as Secretary. Pearl City Lodge holds first and third Thursday meetings at Fisch Hall with J. W. Richards as President and Louise Matsenbach as Secretary.
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Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein's
S. L. Dolusun
Uu. A. Riemcke
Shelby Norman Woman's Relief Corps NO. 122
Grand Army of the Republic
G. A. R. Ball
Sue Stanwood
Marga Wigtin
Sarah Fos
Bankers' Pioneer Association Valley
Major Johns Circle
Grand Army OF the Republig
G. A
Amanda Frank
Margaret M. Lewis
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodwenl Hall
Olds’ Block
Fla
C. F. Muscatine Lodge
Mirtem Lodge
D. of TE
Prairie Incampment
M. OB
A. Bend City Longe
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
Martha A. Cosgrove
Geo. Patrick
Pearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
East Second Street
Lowa
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Royal Neighbors OF America
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Emme Lluciin
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