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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

Page

3

Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named

New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge for client representation.

Daily Journal Subscription Terms Announced

The Daily Journal is issued every evening Monday through Saturday with Sunday excluded. The Semi Weekly Journal appears on Tuesday and Friday nights. Delivery by carrier in the city costs ten cents weekly. yearly mail rates are 3.00 for Daily and 2.00 for Semi-Weekly.

Daily Journal Svevces

Journal Agencies Map for City Readers

The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.

The Journal East Hill Clay Kneese Fast

Bell Telephone Editorial Office Mississippi Valley Update

Editorial note references Bell Telephone business office and editorial office in the Mississippi Valley region with brief mention of telephone operations. No further details provided.

Bell Mississippi Valley

Commission visit highlights Muscatine pearl button industry

A three member commission led by Prof. Paul Bartsch visited Muscatine, Iowa to study the freshwater pearl button industry. They were impressed by the scale and importance of button production and urged government action to promote clam propagation to secure the industry's future along the Mississippi and inland rivers.

Congress Paul Bartsch The Smithsonian Institute Muscatine Pearl City Mississippi River Mississippi Wabash Arkansas Washington Mississippi Valley

Project viability debated by Muscatine commissioners

Muscatine officials, yesterday guests of Muscatine, pushed the project with vigor as they were appointed to determine its practicability.

Muscatine

The Famous Ink Incident in Kentucky Folly

The piece lampoons Kentuckians and inked violence with a Council Bluffs fake prize fight tale. It contrasts Kentucky bravado with fainting at red ink and mocks Northern steadiness, citing a Chicago Inter Ocean editorial on urban resilience to lurid notices.

Council Bluffs North Chicago Inter-Ocean

Coming good roads convention publicity in Iowa press

The press of the state advertises the coming good roads convention at Council Bluffs without pay. They stress that better roads benefit every business and community, and editors promote the matter to advance subscriber interests.

Council Bluffs

Roosevelt to Visit Keokuk and St Louis on October First

Arrangements are made for President Roosevelt's trip from Keokuk to St. Louis. He will arrive in Keokuk at 9 a.m. on October 1 and stay two hours before continuing by river to St. Louis. His brief stop is expected to draw a large crowd to the Gate City.

Roosevelt Keokuk St. Louis

War on trusts rages while prices stay high for essentials

The piece notes relentless anti trust efforts over the last year and laments that everyday goods cost more despite the aggressive campaign. It reflects on public frustration with inflation and the perceived effectiveness of reforms.

Reminiscences and Local Incidents From The Past

Recalls events from previous decades including a deadly accident near the round house injuring Davenport worker Mr Quinn Scott of the C R I P railroad and other ills such as an assault by a boozy man named Lawrence and a miniature cyclone that damaged Bartlett park house and knocked out telephone lines.

The Spoilers by Rex Beach

Advertisement style note to cut out and keep the story The Spoilers by Rex E Beach. Readers are told to save or read later, indicating a standalone literary item or feature.

By Rex. E. Beach

Three Deaths and a Mule Incident Reported

Thirty years ago the body of Charles Anson, who died of hemorrhage, was placed in the cemetery dead house awaiting his brother from Quincy delayed by an accident. Samuel Manly, last seen leaving Muscatine a year ago, is reported killed in an Nebraska accident near Stuart. The third item notes a rider’s misfortune after a mule event, with Ben Gossman suffering a disjointed shoulder in South Muscatine.

Charles Anson Quincy Samuel Manly Muscatine Stuart Neb Henry Greenblade

Chautauqua Audience Sees Senatorial Figure Debate

Tillman is described with conflicting labels by sources The Kansas City Journal calls La Follette a populist while Tillman claims he is a Democrat Yet local listeners at our Chautauqua judge him as a decent senator prospect regardless of party claims

Tillman la Follette The Kansas City Journal Chautauqua

Ten Years Ago Accidents Reported In Town

The little three year old son of Mr and Mrs George Schaefer on West Eighth street broke his collar bone after a bicycle fall. Henry Heller a Muscatine Lumber and Box Co teamster had two runaways causing property damage on East Second street. Eddie Moots, seven months old, died at Fred Nesselbush's home in Sweetland township. burial in Nichols planned Tuesday morning.

George Schaefer West Eighth Street Henry Heller Muscatine Lumber and Box Co East Second Street Eddie Moots William Moots Fred Nesselbush Sweetland Township Nichols

Taft slumping amid skeptical voters and chautauqua touring

A Clinton Herald column notes Taft losing public backing, while Cedar Falls Record predicts Haywood as a likely socialist candidate for president next year and a profitable chautauqua attraction. Haywood’s rising profile is seen as a potential campaign impact.

Haywood Cedar Falls

Democrat Suggests Another Cheap Food Bill Move

A Democrat suggests that the man aiming for mass popularity should push a cheap food bill in the next Congress. The piece notes many items are governed by natural laws and opposing them wastes time.

Reporter vs. machine error sparks print debate

The Sioux City Journal questions whether a blunder came from the reporter, the machine operator, or the proofreader, pondering who bears responsibility for an apparent error in a clipped caption.

The Sioux City Journal

Bryan's Wealth Questioned Despite Public Backlash

The piece notes William Jennings Bryan faces criticism for attacking swollen fortunes while alleged to earn around 700 dollars daily from delivering his anti wealth tirades. It casts him as a plutocrat despite his reformist image.

Mr. Bryan

State fair run as business, says Davenport Times

Davenport Times argues the state fair should operate like a business, implying such an approach would reduce legislative appropriations and cut public funding.

Davenport Times

Jury shifts blame on Haywood verdict

The Waterloo Times Tribune notes two jurors who voted not guilty now say Haywood was guilty and argues they owe no apology or pride for the reversal. The piece critiques the action and its reflection on the case.

Waterloo Times Tribune Haywood

New Auto Use Emerges After Liquor Transport Ban

Following the law that bars express companies from moving liquor, automobiles are taking over the trade and proving profitable. Dry towns expect to see continued activity as cars replace prior transport methods.

Hu Midity Sparks Unease Over Air Quality

The article notes public concern as a new song titled Hu Midity prompts discussion about air conditions and public perception. Authorities or officials are not named, but residents express mixed reactions.

Prohibition Debate Noted in Southern Drinks Phrase

Marshalltown Times-Republican reports on a remark contrasting prohibition in the south with drink names, mentioning nigger whisky and mint julips as part of a satirical or critical discussion.

Marshalltown Times-Republican South

Courts rule face and name are private property

A New York court held that a man’s face and his name are exclusive property. The Gate City notes the decision implies some men may never need to enter court to defend their title.

New York Gate City

Titan Delmas Envy Sparks Des Moines News Quip

The Des Moines News quips that Titan Delmas may envy Darrow, framing a sharp comparison as a pointed editorial tease.

Titan Delmas Darrow Des Moines News

Local social notes from West Chester area visitations

West Chester IA residents share visits including Mrs Rogers and Grace from Woodbine at the D R Morris home. Hiram Baker and wife spent Sunday with Lou Watson. Rev John Hastie preached at the U P church. Miss Rachel Knupp visited Ruth Knupp in Washington. E B Gorham returned from Ft Scott. Harley Lowe family moved to St Joe. Ora Hopkinson returned to Des Moines. Clarence Plummer from Idaho plans to visit relatives. Mae Harley from Washington visited locally. Mrs J D Dayton and Jennie Cook spent time with friends in Washington.

West Chester Rogers Grace Woodbine D. R. Morris Hiram Baker Washington Lou Watson's John Hastie Keota Baptist Church U. P Rachel Knupp Ruth Knupp E. B. Gorham Ft. Scott Kaw Harley Lowe St. Joe Ora Hopkinson Des Moines Clarence Plummer Yodaho Mae Harley J. D. Dayton Jennie Cook

St Louis minister jokes about waists in heat

A St Louis minister quips that waist styles are about all comfortable in extreme heat, suggesting reports claim such fashion would suit the weather.

Hell St. Louis

Porto Rico Laws Lamented As Bane Of Island Fame

A columnist claims that silly laws plague Porto Rico and many other places, noting the issue is not unique to the tropical island. The remark casts light on broad legal quirks observed in various regions.

Porto Rico

Primary test looming as voters choose candidates

The Mason City Globe Gazette quotes precinct gamers debating who will enter the race. If Funk Garst Webb Carroll Kuehnle and Palmer all play, a genuine primary test occurs and the people name the winner. if a few bosses collude to crown one man, the same old story returns.

Funk Garst Webb Byers Carroll Kuehnle Palmer Mason City Globe Gazette

Haywood jury faces verdict on citizen status

The Sioux City Tribune notes the Haywood jury did not weigh Haywood as a desirable citizen, suggesting deciding that issue would have been simpler than sentencing him to the gallows.

The Sioux City Tribune Haywood

Iowa City Republican Questions Linking Tariff to Governorship

The Iowa City Republican questions the idea of a gubernatorial candidate campaigning on a sound state administration policy and asks what tariff policy has to do with the governorship.

Iowa City

Latest world news highlighted by the Oskaloosa Herald

The Oskaloosa Herald presents the latest critical news to readers, emphasizing current events with concise reporting. The notice underscores the newspaper’s role in delivering timely updates to its audience.

Oskaloosa Herald

Royal Neighbors Host Ice Cream Social in Moscow

In Moscow Iowa the Royal Neighbors hosted an ice cream social Saturday night for camp funds. Attendees included Mrs J E Parker and Mrs E Hain who had attended a chautauqua in Muscatine the previous Friday. Mrs Sarah Barton planned a Wichita summer visit with relatives. Dr J C Tuefel of Buffalo was a Moscow visitor Friday last week. Henry Plane lamented the loss of a horse valued at 500 dollars due to lung fever. Mrs George Shafnit of Wilton visited Mrs Perry Sila ter Tuesday.

Moscow Royal Neighbors J. E. Parker E. Hain Muscatine Sarah Barton Wichita Kan J. C. Tuefel Buffalo Johnny Hirschman Mark Tree Ark Hirschman Henry Plane George Shafnit Wilton Perry Silater

Night in the North Saloon and Gambling Halls

The scene blends dancing and gambling as young men and women mingle in a frontier night. The Broncho Kid runs a big Faro game while Swede Sam pushes stacks, and a new, strikingly innocent girl named Cherry draws Bronco’s wary attention amid the glitter and danger of the Klondike casino atmosphere.

Atlin Nome Kukon Sam Dawson Faro Lucky Bronco Cherry

Cherry Malotte Takes Over in Unnamed Card Game

A tense scene unfolds as a commanding woman replaces Bronco in a high stakes game. The Kid and lookout react to Cherry Malotte using her allure and control to dictate terms, revealing a shifting power dynamic and danger in the room.

Lone Tree Obituary and Local Notices

Alex H. Brown longtime Lone Tree resident died Saturday at his daughter's home aged about 86 He served in the Civil War and fought at Gettysburg before retiring from the lumber business The funeral was at the Methodist church with burial beside his wife Also noted are local visits and a suicide in the area including details and burials.

Lone Tree J. W. Potter W. S. Potter Alex H. Brown John France Wm. Brown Kansas France 22Nd Iowa Infantry Methodist Church Adams Ezra Owen Iowa City H. L. Page Bert Loan Cedar Rapids Lou Loan Muscatine A. H. Brown F. C. Jahnke F. W. Adams Lexington Harry France

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted At Havercamp Drug Store

Public notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for cuts and injuries available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a price of 25 cents.

Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store Bucklen Arnica Havercamp

Illinois City News Briefs Reach From Nearby Towns

George Jenkins of Keokuk Iowa returns home after visiting sister Mrs Dr Walker. Oakley McGinnis welcomes a baby. Anna McCormick helps Mrs Lee Thomas with housework. Donald McDonald of Muscatine visits Mrs McDonalds uncle Wm Tyler. Louisa Kranz works for Charlie France. Mrs Jenkins and son Benjamin join daughter Mrs H L Walker for a few weeks. Farmers busy cutting oats or making hay. Mrs Wm McGinnis of Buffalo Prairie stays with son Oakley McGinnis for a few days.

Illinois City George Jenkins Keokuk Iowa Dr. Walker Oakley McGinnis Anna McCormick Lee Thomas Donald McDonald Muscatine McD Wm. C. Tyler Louisa Kranz Charlie

Sale of Muscatine County Bonds for Court House Jail

Bids for 150000 dollars of Muscatine county bonds will be received by the county auditor up to 2 pm on September 3 1907. Bonds in 1000 dollar denominations bear 4 percent interest semi annually and mature on set dates from 1912 to 1921 with partial retirements. Bonds are payable at the option of the county after five years from issue.

Jester Muscatine Rifles Chicago Larrabee Philadelphia Bartlett Park House Musser Lumber Yard Muscatine County Iowa Muscatine

Highland Nobles and Muscatine Castle Meet Schedule

Highland Nobles and Muscatine Castle hold meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Woodmen hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited. Alexander W. Scott, Protector. Elma Scott, Secretary.

Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington F. A A Shammo Building East Second St Alfred Moore E. P. Day Court OF Honor Muscatine Court Woodman Hall H. G. Schoenig 3. C. Coster Iowa Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 Bankers Reserve Wm. Appel J. B. Vanatta Charles Lockwood Arend City Moderna Brotherhood of America K. of P E. H. King Chas. Ryav Muscatine Castle Woodmen Hall Alexander W. Scott Elma Scott Eagle Lodge No K. P. Hall Iowa Avenue W. F. Schoenig M. W H. S. Howe E. H. Doisen

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