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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
3
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Directory fragment lists business and editorial offices for Bell with locations and lines in Mississippi Valley area. Contains telecommunication contact headings and partial street references.
The Journal outlines agencies around the city for reader convenience. It names East Hill areas and businesses including Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street and Morse Washburn's grocery near the end of the street car track. Other locations include W A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue and Kecklerville with Chayka's grocery.
The sworn statement lists monthly circulation figures for July 1905 for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher I. W. Lane attests the totals and distribution, noting a total of 135,590 copies printed and circulated. The document records daily and regional allotments and average copies.
A notary public certifies the document was subscribed and sworn before him on August 2, 1905 in Muscatine County Iowa. Notary: F W Eversmeyer.
The article notes President Roosevelt’s direct speaking style and marks his first visit to coal districts for a major address since resolving the famous strike. A priest written letter cites concerns over higher wages leading to saloon spending and weaker family ties. Roosevelt urges workers to increase their value to employers and community.
A call for improved citizenship in the nation emphasizes that laborers should value self-betterment and family welfare while employers must foster a moral, civic atmosphere. The piece cites Theodore Roosevelt's Wilkes-Barre remarks, urging workers to heed his plea for higher citizenry.
The Associated Press is praised for breaking Japan's peace terms first. It provided authentic terms to correspondents in Portsmouth and relayed details to European capitals and Russian readers, showcasing its vast, trusted beat. The Journal, a member, benefits from accurate, minute- by-minute reports on world events and the peace conference.
Recent dispatches note Mrs John Rockefeller weakening under amid censure of her husband. The piece laments money madness and relentless criticism of John D Rockefeller, while offering sympathy for his blameless wife and mother.
An old advertisement touts Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam as a universal cure for diarrhea and similar ailments. It claims the remedyNever fails and that every druggist sells it, urging households to keep a supply.
The text laments the suffering of Mrs Rockefeller and the rock of Standard Oil’s fortune. It argues the tragedy and heartbreak behind vast wealth, noting the public’s sympathy for the woman while distinguishing her pain from John D. Rockefeller’s business methods.
State Labor Commissioner E. D. Brigham urges session enactments to create a free state employment bureau, require boiler inspections for steam power, regulate unsafe engine guards, and enact a child labor law. He cites Illinois and others with bureaus, cites abuses by private labor concerns, and calls for fines for unauthorized removal of safety safeguards.
President Roosevelt’s Chautauqua address in New York was described as a historic gem. He spoke plainly and concisely, outlining two important government policies with direct, no‑nonsense language.
English press projects hope for peace following the Portsmouth conference. King Edward’s message appears to reflect encouragement about overall prospects and a positive outlook for the near future.
Bankers of Illinois across the river organize a mutual benefit and sociability association. The Illinois money changers look to gain through this cooperative action and expect no regrets from their move.
Report from Portsmouth says diplomats are handling talks smoothly and a peace result is likely, though a definite announcement will take several weeks.
A man in Illinois may hang due to insufficient resources to pursue a Supreme Court review. Critics question whether justice requires capital punishment when effective legal recourse is blocked by financial constraints.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that the import of the matter may be obscured at times but urges readers to watch the situation closely to distinguish impending shifts in politics as Iowa marks its first year of rest in state affairs.
A Nebraska admirer of Gov Cummins wrote the governor seeking objection to forming a club to doom him for the presidency. The Creston Advertiser Gazette notes the letter went public quickly, while questioning how it escaped the press bureau’s suppression, stirring curiosity.
The LeMars Sentinel portrays Maj Rathbun of the Marion Register as the sternest stand patter, a thoroughbred fighter who loves politics. His motto is victory or defeat but no compromise, and he is described as a hard hitter with personal friendship and respected by all factions.
Webster City Freeman-Tribune quotes readers who say Warren Garst is a steadfast, principled candidate whose influence should advance those shared ideals.
The Mason City Globe Gazette laments a situation where a congressman cannot leave the country for weeks without an ambitious individual attempting to purloin some of his pullets.
The Washington Press notes Smith struggles in the eighth district as Pete appears favored, yet shifting currents in politics push him to the edge while surf metaphorically flings him ashore.
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes that the Republicans in the state have been bickering among themselves, allowing the common enemy to rest while preparing for a confrontational year ahead.
The Iowa City Republican suggests a motion to close the polls to insure the election of an editor for governor. The wry comment reflects partisan maneuvering over election outcomes and leadership.
The Keokuk Gate City reports that building on Wisconsin’s anti pass legislation and Iowa’s proposal, the next move is a ban on rail travel for public officeholders. The measure would bar officials from riding trains.
A Cedar Rapids Republic article notes that Betsy’s hypothetical bear kill would likely lead to a lecture tour offer to recount the event to a wide audience. The remark frames Betsy as a figure prompting sensational public curiosity and platform sharing.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes slushy conditions in Iowa affecting Shaw's presidential auto mobile tour. Weather slows travel and campaign schedule as reporters describe slick streets and transit delays in Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties.
The Dubuque Telegraph notes that Governor Vardaman appears to have delivered a strong setback to state sovereignty, signaling a significant political impact.
New York Tribune outlines Peary's two stage plan to reach the pole. It notes first advancing ship to Greenland coast near Cape Hecla, then traveling by dog sled over Arctic ice early spring. Past failures stemmed from limited northern reach and ship power.
Warburton trains the unruly Pirate across a field and barb wire to reach a wall where a girl named Miss Annesley watches. The ride ends with Pirate mastered, Warburton earning respect and a smile from the onlooker, while tension grows with personal loyalties.
The piece weighs polar research options amid Arctic cold and ice conditions. It notes alternating global temperature trends and evaluates a Santos-Dumont flying machine as a potential aid, but argues the time is not ripe. Peary remains optimistic about improved sledging prospects in the future.
A feature on the Peace Makers discusses the roles of leaders like General Grant Jules Favre Jules Cam bon General Lord Roberts and President Roosevelt in war settlements over the past forty years. The August American Family Magazine is praised for its lavish illustrations and comparison to long standing publications.
In the August American Family Magazine two former cabinet members Hon Norman J Coleman first Secretary of Agriculture and Gen John W Noble Secretary of the Interior under Harrison give estimates of the character and worth of the late Secretary of State John Hay.
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