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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
3
Journal Agencies City Directory Listing
The Journal lists city agencies for readers convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Fragmentary Telephony Office Notes
Fragmented OCR text references telephones and editorial offices with unreadable filler terms and initials, providing no clear event or named entities to summarise into a coherent news item. The readable fragments suggest internal notes or labels from an office or publication but lack identifiable people, places, or dates.
Tribute to A W Lee Who Built Multiple Iowa Papers
A tribute recalls A W Lee rising from Ottumwa Courier to control five newspapers including the Davenport Times. It notes his expansion and the trusted young manager he mentored from the paper’s back office. E P Adler, Davenport Times publisher, writes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lee
Fraternity
Iowa
Ottumwa
Davenport Times
Lee
Times
In Memoriam Alfred W. Lee of Lee Newspaper Syndicate
A tribute to Alfred Wilson Lee who died in Nottingham England on July 15 at age 49. The respect of Ottumwa citizens is shown as his funeral and eulogy reveal his life devoted to helping boys and mentoring youth over business demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wilson Lee
Lee
Nottingham
England
National Editorial Association
Indianapolis
A. W. Lee
Ottumwa
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Stoltz
A. W. Yee Remembered As Model Man And Mentor
E. P. Adler eulogizes A. W. Yee describing him as a true gentleman of the old school. He notes Yee’s fairness, loyalty, and mentoring of boys, saying Yee lived rightly, faced no enemies, and inspired future generations, with Yee’s life serving as a guiding star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lee
A. W. Yee
E. P. Adler
Don’t Pay a Premium to Deception About Substitutes
A consumer guidance piece warns against substitutes for proven articles. It argues that trusted manufacturers protect their reputation through continued excellence and that rival holds imitate names to mislead buyers. The piece cites Marshalltown Times-Republican urging buyers to reject substitutes and support genuine goods.
Rumors of Anna Goulds Engagement to Lavish Heiress
Rumors say Anna Gould plans marriage to a spendthrift from foreign lands who could outspend Count Boni. The report suggests the match would fit her tastes for extravagant spending and a lavish lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gould
Count Boni
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Proclaimed Remedy
An old advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure for stomach woes. The text claims one bottle proves its efficacy and notes the medicine's 54 year reputation as a pure remedy.
Camp Meeting and Local Incidents Recap
Reminiscences report a M E church camp meeting on Cedar river near Brown's Ferry starting the Friday before the first Sabbath in September. Burglaries hint at more house breaking with a ham taken but inmates awakened. Bridge framework theft and fire from matches near Fre dnia. Gen Robert C Schenck visits city. A runaway team injures no one. A horse thief captured on Rock Island bridge. A M E church debt reduced by proceeds of Sunday entertainment and church members push to finish payment by April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Muscatine
Brown's Ferry
Cedar River
Sycamore Street
Lowa
Fredonia
Robert C. Schenck
Ohio
U. S
England
Robert Schenck
Joseph Bennett
Gobble’s
J. B. Hunt
Rock Island
A. M. E. Church
Muscatine Base Ballclub Seeks First Nine Members Meeting
Forty years ago a notice requests listed Muscatine Base Ballclub first nine, including Grant and Eichelberger, to meet at Hare's hall tomorrow at 8 30. Arm broken. A 10 year old son of J G Hoehl injured his wrist after falling from a turning pole. Snake killed. A four foot long snake was slain on Iowa avenue near Stockdale's shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Megssrs
Grant
Eichelberger
Bridgeman
Coe
Ogilvie
Swatfford
Reeder
Butler
Hare's Hall
J. G. Hoehl
Iowa Avenue
Stockdale
Watermelons Hit Market as Prices Vary
Thirty years ago street sellers hawked watermelons with wide price variation while a hay fire near Grandview damaged 12 to 14 tons of hay. The barn survived with great effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abednego Hurst
Grandview
Unclear Motivations on Wealth and Marriage
An excerpt discusses a woman’s approach to wealth and marriage, suggesting she would marry to access money and spend it quickly if she cannot discern its value or be inclined to do good with it. The tone critiques imprudent financial behavior in relationships.
Governor Hoch Comments On Roosevelt Nomination In Mt Pleasant
Kansas governor Hoch spoke at a Mt Pleasant Chautauqua and in an interview urged Roosevelt to accept the nomination stating an American citizen cannot be swayed by size and that force might be used to compel him. He added the method could have advantages for Kansas and its approach to politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoch
Kansas
Mt. Pleasant
Chautauqua
Roosevelt
Missouri editor demands payment to avoid publishing name
A Missouri editor threatened to publish the name of a young man seen with his sweetheart's head on his shoulder unless he paid one dollar on subscription. The next day twenty seven young men paid their dollar and four more promised to settle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sunday and Tillman questioned on race rhetoric
The Waverly Democrat notes Billy Sunday criticizes white folks more harshly than Tillman, yet faces little complaint. It suggests the difference may arise from Sunday speaking in religious terms while Tillman speaks politically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Democrat
Billy Sunday
Tillman
Thieves Escape Before Bloodhounds Prove Helpful
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil mocks bloodhounds and clairvoyants as thief catchers saying they yield few results. It notes the largest thieves flee the country before detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Thieves Proliferate in New York City Dense Criminal Rank
Observation notes a large criminal presence in New York City with an estimated ten to fifteen thousand professional thieves and more than twice that number described as hot professionals, regarded as the worst in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jury Acquits Haywood and Sparks Stage Free Speech Debate
A Boise jury acquits Haywood and implies a limit on stage appearances. The remark suggests no objections if he seeks political office, reflecting tensions over public roles following the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Haywood
Rockefeller advised youth on prosperity and fair dealing
The Dubuque Times Journal notes John D. Rockefeller counsels his Sunday school class to build foundations of prosperity through industry thrift and honesty. It adds that while the example is strong, Rockefeller’s wealth stems from the ruin of rivals, making him a notable but controversial national figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dubuque
Vice President Fairbanks Attacks Journal Critics
The vice president denounces journals that publicized his cocktail bout as yellow and degrading. He labels them unpatriotic for criticizing a pious, religious, thirsty office seeker and warm-hearted, cold-blooded political figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Constitution-Democrat
Fairbanks
Ministers Form Local Trust to Regulate Marriage Fees
In Kankakee Illinois the town ministers establish a trust to oversee and control marriage and burial fees. The initiative aims to standardize charges across local ceremonies and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Kankakee
Ill
Dr Kulp Named to State Medical Board in Drake Era
Ten years ago Dr Kulp was appointed by Governor Drake to the state board of medical examiners, extending his term to 1902. He has served since 1892 and is deemed eminently qualified for the post. Last evening at 6 a.m. a hotel blast startled passersby at the Hotel Grand where a French plate mirror and glassware in the bar room were shattered by escaping gas ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulp
Drake
State Board of Medical Examiners
Hotel Grand
Marital and Burial Costs Highlight Local Union Debates
A debate over whether a local union may accept fees for marriage and burial services touches on by law limits. The discussion notes such ceremonies are life necessities and suggests the Kankakee baby will not bear these expenses alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Chautauqua talker mocks Ottumwa locals
The Burlington Gazette quips that the chatterer who claimed American men are arrogant and women overbearing may now be irritated by recent encounters with hotel clerks and cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Ottumwa
America
Comment on Bryan not entering helm of leadership
The Vin ton Eagle states that Mr Bryan will not be placed in any leadership position, so what he would do if given responsibility remains unknown. The remark casts doubt on his willingness to accept governing roles and hints at political caution in the current climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Roosevelt remarks spark playful press quip round
Des Moines News notes the Baltimore American joke that President Roosevelt has a very short neck but a long head. An Indianapolis paper adds a long arm and a big foot to the caricature with a lighter tone about the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Baltimore American
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Lisle urges more candidates to beat organized selfishness
Mr. Lisle of the Clarinda Herald proposes multiplying candidates as a cure for organized selfishness. The idea wins favor near the throne, signaling a hopeful reception of Lisle as a potential remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lisle
Clarinda Herald
Haywood trial seen as proof of fair government
The Davenport Times argues the evident fairness of the Haywood trial should reassure critics of courts and government and remind readers this is a good country in which to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
Haywood
News Center Shifts From Boise City to Kentucky
Centerville Citizen notes the news center moves its focus from Boise City Idaho to Kentucky. The piece hopes for exact justice to be meted out in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Boise City
Idaho
Kentucky
Gambling Hall Romance Between Glenister and Cherry
In a crowded gambling hall, a skilled woman dealer impresses spectators as Glenister, troubled and distracted, meets Cherry who travels from Dawson to confess love. She pleads to reunite, but Glenister insists their plan ended, while Cherry vows to follow him despite danger and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenister
Midas
Cherry
Dawson
Legal Fight Over Nome Receiver Deepens In Suit
A Nome business owner laments a court move installing a receiver and denying bond or appeal. He criticizes due process, notes his partner’s drinking, and fears losing control of the firm as legal action continues. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Dex
Nome
Bill Wheaton
Bond
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Relief for Hay Fever
Advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar eases difficult breathing and soothes inflamed air passages for hay fever and summer colds with immediate relief. Claims authenticity by noting the yellow package and cites A. W. Morgan at 197 West Second St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
West Second St
Montpelier Social Roundup in Early August
Montpelier Louisiana updates list visitors and local family ties. Fred and Mrs Buchele of Fairport visited Mrs Davis parents. Anna Ross ill with rheumatism. Frank Kis from Muscatine stayed with Sam Kis. Lulu Myers of Buffalo toured town. Dimmie and Hazel Goodwin of Davenport called on Lottie Davis. Ed Davis and children of Sweetland Center joined Walter Davis at his home. John McCulley of Buffalo visited early week with Frank Morris family. Nellie Moore of Muscatine visiting her aunt Mrs Sam Mis. Joe Morris did business in Davenport. Spurge Pulse and George Davis of Fairfield also spent the weekend locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Davis
Owen Carpenter
Muscatine
Spurge Pulse
George Davis
Fairfield
Nellie Moore
Sammis
Joe Morris
Davenport
Ed. Davis
Sweetland Center
Walter Davis
John McCulley
Buffalo
Frank Morris
White Prairie visit extends from Chadron and Atalissa
Mrs. Fred Maurer and Mrs. George Campbell and daughter Miss Marvel of Chadron Neb arrived Monday to visit relatives in White Prairie In Aug. 2. Ernest Schlosser and T co Ossindorf spent Sunday at Atalissa. Mr Ainsley of Atalissa was in the neighborhood Wednesday buying sheep. Mrs. Henry Maurer and Miss May Maurer spent Sunday at Prank Duffee’s. Duffee remains in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Prairie
Fred Maurer
George Campbell
Miss Marvel
Chadron
Neb
Ernest Schlosser
T.co Ossindorf
Aftalissa
Ainsley
Atalissa
Henry Maurer
May Maurer
Duffee
IOWA LEGION OF HONOR Lodge Notice
IOWA LEGION OF HONOR Incorporated March 19 1879 reorganized May 22 1901 Argus Lodge No 17 meets the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in Maccabee Hall on Iowa avenue Visiting members welcome 8S V Chenoweth president Mrs A C Hopkinson recording secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hell
Iowa Avenue
V. Chenoweth
Mra. A. C. Hopkinson
Rend City Lodge 145 Meets Twice Monthly
Rend City Lodge No 145 Modern Brotherhood of America meets on the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Members in good standing are invited. Dr E H King, President. Chas Ryan, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Council No
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
Pres. E
Bankers Reserve
Woodman Halls
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Rend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge 76 Meeting Notice
Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 PM in EK Pp building on Iowa Avenue Visitors invited J L Kember C C F L Bihimeler K of R and S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No
K. of P
Iowa Avenue
J. L. Kember
C. C
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Journal Printing CO
F. D. Throop
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Kecklerville
Chayoka’s Grocery
West Hill
Pell
Kell
Memoriam
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Hostetter
Muscatine Journal
OWA
Dr. Pierce
Piergers
R. Vierce
N. Y
Pierce
By Rex. E. Beach
Dr. Lyoi
Elewrans
Montpelier
Chamberlain
Society
T. J. Mo
L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
KE. T
G. D. Lezotte
E. CG
W. H. Graf
L. O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No
K. O. T. M. Hall
Dr. H. Johnson
Sachem
M. P. Gof
C. of
Pocahontas
Romona
Maccabee Halil
Egil Kraus
Milo Smith
Muscatine Court No
Woodman Hall
A. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Unce
Emme HoeMin
Cora McCoy
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeomans Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
East Second Street
J. M. L. Payne
E. C. Ingraham
O. E. &, Electa
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. Go
ELKS
Elks Hall
Cook
Musser Bank
H. Johnson Dean
BE. R
M. W
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
A. B. Rehmel
Gus. Schmidt
F. C. &. Muscatine Aerice No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
John P. Breen
Sec
T. Oo
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Eagle Lodge No
K. P. Hall
W. F. Schoentz
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dolsen
First National Bank
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