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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
3
Representatives for New York and Chicago Offices Named
New York Office at 149 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge.
Publication schedule and subscription rates notice
Terms to Subscribers. The Daily Journal is issued every evening in the week except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly 10 cents per week. Daily, one year, by mail, $3.00. Semi-Weekly, one year, ??
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Agencies Listed Throughout City for Readers Convenience
The Journal identifies city agencies including East Hill, Clay Kneege Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery End of Street Car Track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Keckierville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery for reader convenience.
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The
Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneege
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Keckierville
Chayka's
West Hi
Sharrar's Grocery
Editorial Office Bell Telephones and Valley Address
A brief notice lists editorial office and business office Bell telephones and a valley address with a postal or contact line. The fragment references a Reemnigat Valley entry and a date 22.00.202.22.5.%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Reemnigat Valley
Turpentine Cup System Transforms Southern Forest Harvests
The cup and gutter method replaces old scarifying boxes in turpentine gathering. It cuts waste, preserves trees longer, and yields higher quality product, with each tree producing as much as two previously. Forest Service collaboration spurred adoption across the South from South Carolina to Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Amon
South Carolina
Louisiana
America
Forest Service
Worry and monotony linked to mental decline and illness
The Gate City reprints a editor’s note on a English physician warning that worry causes many fatal and chronic diseases. It laments monotony the twin danger, with daily routines and constant contact with the same people fueling unrest and stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
A Holiday Break Breaks Monotony of Life
The text warns that bare subjects and restricted life lead to physical lassitude and mental stagnation. It argues a holiday, however short, benefits mind and body, increasing capacity for daily toil, while monotony invites decay and decay precedes death.
Muscatine urged to unite for a season of prosperity
Citizens are asked to rally behind the city to drive a bright outlook and long season of prosperity. The appeal stresses united and enthusiastic support from the entire community to convince skeptics.
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Muscatine
Clergyman's Unknown Tongue Sermon Draws Skepticism
The Gate City rejects the clergyman of Pennsylvania as unreliable, noting many preachers can speak in indecipherable language without claiming an unknown tongue, and demanding stronger proof of his gift.
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Pennsylvania
Gate City
Bids Scheduled for Post Office and Court House Openings
The government plans to open bids for the new post office on September 19 and the county will open bids for the new courthouse on September 26, a week apart, making bets on which project finishes first.
Rockefeller urged to reform habits to curb editorial criticism
The text notes Mr. Rockefeller learns from newspaper coverage but should correct practices and reform habits as editors urge, to aid humanity and invite less criticism from the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Missouri man claims orange juice in bath tub method
A Missouri man asserts the only correct way to eat oranges without losing juice is to do so in a bath tub. He believes soaking and peeling in the tub prevents juice loss and adds enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lacey Candidacy Hinted Amid Iowa Political Friction
Iowa press notes John F. Lacey may seek a Senate seat if Allison does not run and could switch to governor if Allison does. Brooklyn Chronicle doubts his strength in sixth district and warns bitterness against him weakens his candidacy. Ottumwa Courier parodies Vice President Fairbanks visit with jokes about weather and rising buttermilk prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Chronicle
John F. Lacey
Allison
Senate
Lacey
the Chronicle
Carroll
Ottumwa
Chicago
Fairbanks
White House
Kuehnie Emerges as Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
Keokuk Gate City notes Carl F. Kuehnie as a Republican gubernatorial candidate, a surprising turn but no harm done. If he enters the race and wins, the state would gain a first rate executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Carl F. Kuehnie
Sentleman
Des Moines News Declares Corset Here to Stay
The cor set has triumphed by warding off a heavy blow and saving an Ohio woman. Reformers should accept that the corset is tied to femininity for keeps and has come to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ohio
Voters to Decide in Primaries Deliberations Preview
The Cherokee Times notes that primaries may bring surprises for both standpatters and progressives. It emphasizes that voters will decide and preliminary chatter means little.
Cedar Rapids Republican Opinion On Fair Coverage
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that town papers should print what is news about the fair rather than debating what to print. It urges editors to focus on timely, relevant items rather than extended discussions.
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Cedar Rapids
Union Sunday School Meeting Tonight and Local Notices
The Union Sunday school society will hold its monthly meeting at the Episcopal church on Monday at 8 o'clock. Reports from city schools are anticipated. Also noted are grape gathering across the Illinois line for jelly and pies, Mrs. McCampbell's Young Ladies School opening Sept 1, and charitable contributions for Mr. Scott injured at the Ogilvie house plus a German picnic fundraiser of $22.80 to aid the same cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School Society
Episcopal Church
John Hayes
Lecy
Illinois
M. E. Sabbath School
Scott
Ogilvie House
New Boston Burglars Captured by J S Moore
Forty years ago report notes J S Moore, father in law of O G Jack, captured two burglars without help, while the third surrendered. Also mentions a drowning of Frank H John, age twelve, who fell from a raft spar in a river backwater near the city. funeral planned at 4 pm. Religious notice announces Rev W Brown preaching next Sabbath near the poor house. Contributions to Home Missionary society associated with the Pioneers noted.
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Boston
J. S. Moore
O. G. Jack
W. Brown
Frank H. John
Home Missionary Society
Pio
Water works extension expands along Cedar and Mulberry streets
About forty workers dig trenches and lay pipes on Third street area as the water works extension progresses from Second Street up Cedar to Third, then Mulberry to Fifth. The German church on Cedar is remodeled by buyer James Davis into a residence above and cooper shop below. Dan Rice's Wanderer boat returns with plans for another big circus on the next Wednesday, promising a warm welcome.
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Third Street
Water Works
Second Street
Cedar
Mulberry
Cedar’ Street
James Davis
Dan Rice
Dan
Banquet Promises Notable Evening for Iowa First
Twenty years ago the Commercial House banquet honored Iowa First recipients and donors. The Muscatine Manufacturing Co. finished a 16 by 190 foot iron warehouse and will add an iron roof to the oil house plus a 50 by 56 foot kiln. A street water spring on Second between Linn and Pine may be utilized.
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Iowa
Commercial House
Muscatine Manufacturing Co
Second Street
Linn
Pine Streets
Fair Announces News Highlights and Upcoming Events
The fair released announcements covering upcoming events and key news items. Officials outline schedules, attractions, and community notices, inviting attendees and participants to plan visits.
Ten Years Ago Ten Years Ago Sunday Note
Ten years ago today is noted as a Sunday in a brief commemorative caption tracking a decade back yesterday's day of the week.
Bernard Murphy touted for lieutenant governorship by Globe-Gazette
The Mason City Globe-Gazette endorses Bernard Murphy as an ideal man for lieutenant governor but cautions readers not to commit to his candidacy before knowing the governor's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Bernard Murphy
West Liberty Passengers Head For Chautauqua More Travel Notes
West Liberty Iowa August reports a steady stream of residents boarding the noon train for Columbus Junction to attend chautauqua. The column lists numerous travelers as well as wind storm damage from Tuesday evening with downed trees and telegraph lines.
Morning Sun Social Notes Include Travelers and Visitors
Morning Sun reports James Boal from Muscatine Iowa visiting his sister late week. Arthur McElhinney left for Omaha Nebraska at week’s end. Anna Young of Seattle Washington visited town Saturday. Thus McClement traveled to Oklahoma Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C Bonner arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boal
Muscatine
Ifa
Arthur McElhinney
Omaha
Neb
Anna Young
Seattle
Wash
McClement
Oklahoma
C. Bonner
Local Social News Highlights From Dows to Columbus Junction
Miss Emma Cavan visits Las Vegas New Mexico with Mr and Mrs F C Edwards and family. J F Rutt plans move to Knoxville Iowa shipping goods this week. Mrs W W Stetson arrives from Auburn Maine to visit sister Miss S Kellough. Jim Wilson travels to Iowa City. Mrs Sweeney and daughter visit T Harris. Bertha Davis visits Swan home and Brown sisters come from Sterling for relatives. Mary Elliott visits Winfield while J W Cavan leaves for Olathe. Anna Kennedy of Burlington hosts at Cannon home. Dr W S McClellar visits Monmouth. Will Allen returns from Aurora. Alice Brown of Sterling arrives for Columbus Junction Chau tauqua oil class. Mrs L Huffman returns from Farmington after two weeks with daughter. Mollie and Bessie Swan back from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dows
Ireton
Emma Cavan
Las Vegas
New Mexico
F. C. Edwards
J. F. Rutt
Knoxville
W. W. Stetson
Auburn
S. Kellough
Jim Wilson
Iowa City
Sweeney
Davenport
T. Harris
Bertha Davis
Mediapolis
G. L. Swan
Amy
Floy Brown
Sterling
Kan
R. E. Willson
Vernon
Wisconsin
New York
Mary Elliott
Winfield
J. W. Cavan
Olathe
Kansas
Anna Kennedy
Burlington
Cannon
W. S. McClellar
Monmouth
Ill
Will Allen
Aurora
Alice Brown
Columbus Junction Chautauqua
L. Huffman
Farmington, Ill
Chas. Tragier
Mollie
Bessie Swan
Des Moines
Verdict Favoring Dr. Pierce in Libel Suit Over Favorite Prescription
The 1904 Ladies' Home Journal article accusing Dr. R V Pierce of harmful ingredients in the Favorite Prescription led to a $200,000 libel suit. The New York Supreme Court jury returned a verdict in Pierce's favor, clearing him of the claims and exposing the defamatory publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. R. V. Pierce
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dr. Pierce
Bok
Bamu
Supreme Court
Pierce
Supreme Court of
New York State
The Spoilers by Rex Beach excerpt note
A brief note urges readers to cut out and keep an excerpt from Rex E Beach's The Spoilers with a reminder to read it later if not now.
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By Rex. E. Beach
Dextry Confronts McNamara Over Anvil Creek Plunder
Dextry presses the judge and McNamara as receivers seize all mine assets at Anvil Creek. The court order enlarges the receiver’s powers, barring access to workings and the mine’s safe. Dextry vows to fight, declaring law no longer respected while tensions rise with Glenister and the Swedes in town.
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Johnson
Anvil Creek
Dextry
Glenister
McNamara
Wheaton
Bond
Voorhees
Jude
Mexico Mullins
Golden Gate Hotel
Judge Stillman
Joe Dextry
Missouri
Stillman
McNamra
Mc Namara Faces Court With Hidden Six-Shot
In a tense courtroom moment Judge Stillman recoiled as Mc Namara calmly drew a six-shooter from his trousers and threatened, then returned the weapon and exited, leaving Dextry and the court unsettled by the miner's menacing bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Sluice Robbers Plot to Appeal Court Ruling
Chapter IX notes Glen ister and partners plan to move Wheaton to Frisco for higher court action after the judge denies bond and appeal. They seek a writ of supersedeas and fear losing control of the ground as they face continued legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenister
McNamara
Bond
Wheaton
Frisco
Kaliboose House Ghost Fears Spooky Cat and Hi Krause
A boy recalls hiding in a Kaliboose House as a hiss from a squeegee device, eerie sounds, and a frightening cat eyes incident unsettle him. His mother scolds and bans him to bed while he vows to behave and avoid the ghostly Kaliboose chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William White
Krause
Hi Krause
Kaliboose House
Shiloh Social Notes Include Visiting Friends and Family
Rye VV Shiloh IA August update notes Clarence Klein returning from St Louis where he worked in a wholesale drug store. Local families host visits and gatherings including Jarvis Muscatine, Vina Law Sweetland, Miss Mattie Dora and Leonard Agnew Muscatine, and Edna Abram Greiner. Several Shiloh residents, including Mrs. Fox and Florence Miller, visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Clarence Klein
St. Louis
Jarvis
Muscatine
Charles Shepherd
Vina Law
Sweetland
Fred Fox
Mattie Dora
Leonard Agnew
Edna
Abram Greiner
Florence Miller
Elizabeth Greiner
Hay Fever Relief Claim For Foley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick aid for hay fever and summer colds. It asserts immediate relief from difficult breathing and inflamed air passages, with a money back claim if it fails. The genuine product is in a yellow package. A. W. Mesgan, 1097 West Second St.
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Foley
A. W. Mesgan
West Second St
Masonic Bodies Schedule Monthly Meetings in Mason City Area
Mason ic Lodge No 2 A F and A M meets the second Tuesday evening each month. Washington Chapter No 4 A M convokes on the second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters holds a stated assembly on the third Thursday. De Molay Commandery No 1 K T meets in regular conclave on the third Wednesday. Names of officers listed with secretaries and recorders.
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T. IL
L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
G. D. Lezotte
B. C
Romona
Maccabee Hall
Emili Krana
Alilo Smith
Hee
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hell On
Iowa Avenue
W. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Musquitine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice
O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 to meet Thursday at 8 p m in K O T M hall Visiting chiefs invited Dr H Johnson Dean Sachem M P Goff C of B
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O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95
K. O. T. M. Hall
H. Johnson
M. P. Goff
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. O Elks
Elks Hall
Lawa Avenue
Cook
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
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F. D. Throop
Associated Press
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Syndicata
Iowa Evening Press Association
Muscatine Journal
West Liberty
Columbus Junction
Minnie Polder
Lizzie Whisler
Cora Pingrey
Geo. Byers
Robert Wagner
Mary
Evans
Lucy
H. Shipman
Bert Phillips
Atalissa
Geo. Sheldon
Alice Sullivan
Moline
C. D. Gibson
Hiram Elzy
Jack Tucker
Mina Harmel
Sidney Barnhart
Margaret Bridges
Downey
T. Williams
Nichol
Carrie Mellick
James Hayes
Kate
Elmer Mead
Anderson Chapman
Hollingsworth
Lamborn
Jones
John Lynch
J. F. Hogan
Nina Peck
Will Protzman
Gail Martin
Geo. Johns
A. F. Parker
H. Junk
de Walt
Orvil Martin
Byron Williams
Hiram Krause
Daddy Jones
Hiram
Sum
Rye VV
Society
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
Pree
P. Day
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emme BoeMin
Cora McCoy
Electa
Moudeys
Fannole Reimicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
A. B. Rehmel
Gus. Schmidt
Muscatine Aerie No
O'Clark
Eagle Lodge Hall
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K P
EK. L. Kember
C. F. L. Biblmeier
K. of R
K. P. Hall
W. F. Schoenig
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dolsen
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G. Stein
J R. Reuling
W. E. Buren
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
M. Hughes
Jhe Cook
Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
G. B. Cook
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