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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
3
Terms to Subscribers Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly rates
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily via carrier in city and weekly collection then. Daily by mail one year three dollars. Semi-Weekly one year.
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Daily Journal
Journal Agencies city list for reader convenience
The Journal notes multiple agencies in and around the city for reader convenience. Locations include 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 Kecklerville Charka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
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Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Charka’s
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Business office editorial offices Mississippi Valley
Editorial note appears to list telephones for the Mississippi Valley business office and editorial offices with scattered, unclear text. The legible portion references Bell and Kell and a sequence of noisy characters, indicating incomplete OCR. No coherent event or names to report.
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Mississippi Valley
Telephones
Bell
Kell
Progress and Value of Tree Planting Across the Nation
Reports show a record year for forest planting across the United States with California and the middle west leading. The article details favored species by region, notable per acre profits from catalpa and Osage orange, and long term value of pine, larch, and eucalyptus plantations. It highlights soil moisture needs and the quick returns from various hardwoods and conifers.
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United States
Union
California
Great Middle West
New England States
Middle West
Catalpa
Pawnee County
Nebr
Kansas
Nebraska
Forest trees promise big profits from proper planting
The article argues favorable sites can yield saw timber in 40 to 60 years for white pine and other species. It notes nationwide opportunities, urges proper plantation establishment and care, cites government studies, and offers free Forest Service publications to help farmers avoid costly mistakes and build self-sustaining timber crops.
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United States
Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Change in Convention Venue Aims to Improve Deliberation
Editorial argues current convention halls are inadequate for crowds and press, risking crowd influence on nominations. Proposes a single large hall to seat delegates alternates and reporters to ensure a more deliberative process.
Muscatine as likely center of Republican campaign effort
Muscatine stands out as the only sizable Iowa locality without a local gubernatorial candidate. Republicans in the county appear to reserve energy for supporting the nominated man, with plans to mobilize loyal workers once the campaign begins.
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Muscatine
President Roosevelts Keokuk visit looms large for state
The President's October trip to Keokuk will be a major event for the state and city. Governor Cummins plans to attend and may deliver the welcome address. Roosevelt will not see much of Iowa, but he enjoys strong support across the Hawkeye state.
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Keokuk
Cummins
Roosevelt
Hawkeye
Union
Woman in Illinois Married Eight Times at 38
A report notes an Illinois woman who has been married eight times by age 38. The article does not reveal whether her former husbands are deceased or divorced or detail the circumstances of her marriages.
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Illinois
Wisconsin mills plan combine deny trust charges
The Wisconsin paper mills say they are forming a combine but deny forming a trust. Observers question if publishers will see any real difference as both move to raise prices, with most publishers already content with current levels.
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Wisconsin
Governor Vardaman quote sparks editor satire
A remark by Governor Vardaman saying the illiterate negro is the happiest provokes editoral mockery suggesting the statement stems from an inability to read his speeches.
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Vardaman
St Louis water use questioned for beer brewing
St Louis consumed 559 million gallons of water last year but the ration used for beer brewing cannot be determined. It is certain that not all of the water was for drinking purposes.
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St. Louis
Monopoly power and fines vs. utility pricing debate
The Marshalltown Times-Republican questions the efficacy of huge fines on a corporation that holds a monopoly on a life necessity. It argues pricing power allows any fine to be passed through to consumers, undermining punishment.
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Marshalltown Times- Republican
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
A brief column recalls events from fifty and twenty years ago including a burglary at Mrs. Jennison’s residence on Second and Orange streets where a gold watch and chain were stolen. The burglars’ entrance was through the kitchen roof. H. W. Smith and W. Bumgardner return from Nevada after three years away, disputing Indian depredation reports.
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H. Q. Jennison
Second
Orange Streets
Thirteen Years Ago in Muscatine Police Court and Bridge Accident
Thirty years ago in Muscatine a railroad worker Darmond derailed on Water street and was detoured to a Fourth street repair shed costing 11.05 dollars to fix. A young man drunk on Muscatine beer was taken to the cooler after a street incident. A wagon bridge over Mad creek collapsed near Sinnett place on the Wilton road injuring T. W. Bidwell and his son, though not fatally, with damaged horses and wagon.
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Phillip Darmond
Water Street
Berry
Fourth Street
Williams
T. W. Bidwell
Mad Creek
Sinnett Place
Wilton Road
Mr. Bidwell
Railroads Face Hard Legal Push for Compliance
The public considers fines insufficient to curb rebates by railroads. Officials escape punishment unless a jail sentence is imposed, seen as necessary to compel large corporations to obey the law.
Gazette argues Standard Oil fine would fall on people
The Cedar Falls Gazette says any Standard Oil fine, if collected, would be paid by the people and predicts it will never be collected. It urges Congress to punish individual lawbreakers with imprisonment rather than fines that burden the public and not the corporation.
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Cedar Falls
Congress
the Gazette
Public sentiment on Landis ruling and Weaver candidacy
The Burlington Hawk Eye cites hope Landis ruling will stand, driven by dislike of Standard Oil rather than case facts. The Dubuque Times Journal notes Gen. Weavers senatorial bid gains press attention but will yield only personal satisfaction from complaints. It adds no democratic legislator will support a nomination by default.
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Judge Landis
Burlington Hawkeye
Standard Oil Corporation
Standard Oil Company
Dubuque
Automobile on the rise must be regulated by law
The Des Moines Tribune argues the automobile is here to stay and must be reckoned with. It says it must surrender some prerogatives and be regulated by law the same as other threats to life and limb.
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The
Des Moines Tribune
Tribune
Gov Hughes Seen as Presidential Prospect by Iowa Paper
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes Governor Hughes of New York has strong points as a presidential possibility but fears his veto of the 2-cent fare bill could be fatal in the west. The veto would force a defense-focused campaign in this region.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Gov
Hughes
New York
West
The
United States
Creston Advertiser Nominates J B Harsh For Governor
The Creston Advertiser nominates J B Harsh of Creston for governor. The paper notes uncertainty about his consent to campaign but asserts he possesses unique strength among suggested names.
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Creston
Governorship Candidates Rapidly Outpace Ballot Size
The Waterloo Reporter warns that a flood of gubernatorial hopefuls will swell the ballot beyond ordinary size by next year’s primaries. The Atlantic Telegraph notes Iowa politicians regret the Elkins anti rebate law’s impact as lawyers denounce trusts while preachers defend them as promoters of morality.
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Waterloo
The
Atlantic Telegraph
Iowa
Elkins
Departure of Co. C for Washington Iowa
Ten years ago a large gathering at the depot witnessed Co. C depart for Washington Iowa to camp for a week under state rules. The roster lists officers sergeants corporals buglers and privates. Also reported is a seven year old boy who broke his arm after falling from an apple wagon as horses started.
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Co. C
Washington
Iowa
Dolsen
Murphy
Smeenk
W. Beardsley
S. Fox
C. Howard
C. Frack
C. Fox
D. Manhardt
H. Kern
Hannan
Ruckdeschel
Butler
Braun
Berry
Covertson
Ewing
Horton
Hackett
Hanley
J. Link
Manhardt
H. Manhardt
Mark Norwood
Schomberg
Schoenig
Tyler
Whicher
Warfield
Frank Russell
East Seventh Street
Perplexing Situation Draws Mixed Reactions
The Des Moines Capital notes that the average layman may feel puzzled by the current state of affairs, reflecting widespread uncertainty and debate among observers.
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Ality
Des Moines
Republicans Take Kuehnle Candidacy Seriously
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes some Republicans treat Kuehnle’s gubernatorial bid as a joke but acknowledges he views the campaign with seriousness and determination.
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Council
Kuehnle
Wisconsin man receives 1875 love letter at long distance
A Wisconsin resident recently received a love letter mailed in 1875, highlighting the remarkable length of time the correspondence took to arrive. The unusual dispatch underscores postal delays of the era.
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Clinton Herald
Wisconsin
Primary law likened to cross country endurance race
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil compares the new primary law to a map of a cross country automobile endurance race, noting many aspirants for office see it as extended and challenging to navigate.
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Council Bluffs
Governor Palmer Praised For Possible Print Appeal
The Indianola Herald comments that Governor Dave Palmer would look well in print and would sound good, noting the governor’s potential media appeal.
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The
Indianola Herald
Dave Palmer
White Man in the Black Man's Country in McClure's
James Hopper's AugustMcClure's tale portrays a man who aims high with a noble vision and ends up keeping a regular job. The optimistic satire exposes the psychology of the white man in a colonial setting and offers a striking critique.
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James Hopper
McClure
Water Costs More Than Whiskey in Death Valley Expedition
In The World Today for August, David Branson recalls a motor car trip through the desert to Death Valley. Water was scarce and expensive. Ash Meadows lay forty miles away on the Twenty Mule Trail, Kelly's Well was farther and over hard grades. Prices ranged from 15 to 19 dollars per barrel, with small amounts costing up to 50 cents per glass. The crew reused water for cooking, washing, and the burro, underscoring the harsh supply challenges.
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Death Valley
David Branson
Ash Meadows
Johnny
Kelly
An Outrage Promises Relief for Burned or Wounded Skin
An appeal promoting Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for skin burns and wounds. The ad cites a price of 25 cents and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the place to purchase.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
The Spoilers by Rex E Beach Clippings
The reader is urged to cut out the item and keep it for later reading. The note implies optional reading and future use, reflecting a common ephemera practice in old newspapers.
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Rex. E. Beach
Midnight Heist In Anvil Creek Gold Claim
A night watchman is ambushed by a black assailant as two skilled thieves raid the Anvil Creek sluices. They shift gold from four boxes into sacks and load pack animals, while the boss and crew remain unaware in the tent nearby. Helen Chester travels with McNamara to witness the operation.
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Midas
McNamara
Anvil Creek
Helen Chester
Gold stock in the United States examined by mint director
The retiring director of the mint, George E. Roberts, analyzes errors in Treasury gold stock estimates. He cites 1906 figures for Treasury and national banks, and proposes adjustments for other banks, circulation, and unrecorded exports. He traces origins back to 1873 Linderman estimates and explains potential overcounts from coin items and cross-border movements.
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Mint
George E. Roberts
Treasury
United States
United States Treasury
Comptroller of the Currency
State of
California
Henry R. Linderman
Linderman
Pacific Coast
Laurice L. Muhleman
Treasury Department
Muhleman
Dr. Linderman
Mint Service
New York
Custom House
Canada
Dominion Treasury
Conslar
Midas Receiver Entangles Her With Power and Doubt
In a tense night scene a woman aligns with the Midas figure as he oversees disputed ground until dawn. His charm and authority captivate her, fueling a conflict between desire and distrust. She weighs Glenister against the enigmatic suitor as the chapter ends.
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Midas
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Riemcke
McEbride
Cops
Nesper
Glenister
Stratford Hotel
Chicago
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Jackson Blvds
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