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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1907
Page
3
Subscriptions and delivery options for The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier in city. weekly 10 cents. Daily by mail one year costs $3.00. Semi-Weekly by mail one year costs $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal names agencies around the city for reader convenience. Locations include Fast 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 BVvenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill Sharrar s Grocery.
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Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Telephones and Business Office in Mississippi Valley
Editorial notes discuss the Mississippi Valley telephones and business office operations. References to Tell and Beil indicate contributors or departments shaping the coverage of local communications services and editorial decisions.
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Tell
Beil
Mississippi Valley
Wall Street optimism contrasts with western crop hopes
Henry Clews notes Wall Street’s pessimism amid a tight money market and a heavy Standard Oil decision while the Midwest remains buoyant on a bumper corn crop. He warns that low bank reserves and delayed crop-moving demands will strain liquidity and pressure funds this fall.
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Wall Street
Henry Clews
Money Kings
Middle West
Clews
Standard Oil Co
Landis
Standard Oil
Stock Exchange
West
New York
Western Bank
Financial outlook from Europe to U.S. markets
The article surveys global conditions, notes Europe’s strains, Wall Street caution, and a strong treasury role. It forecasts a potential third largest U.S. corn crop, possible 650 million bushels of winter wheat, and 2.6 billion for corn, with a solid West economy but reduced new business due to money limits. It warns of an irregular stock market until rates fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Manhattan Island
Fulton Street
Burlington Seeks Mississippi Wagon Bridge Linking East
Burlington eyes a Mississippi River wagon bridge costing about 650000 to gain an independent crossing and loosen the Burlington road's hold. Rock Island seeks the crossing for a St Louis link and two interurban projects aim to enter from the east while Illinois trade would benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnington
Rock Island
St. Louis
Burlington
Burlington Road
Pleasant touts elder Odd Fellow record holder
Mr Pleasant speaks of a man who as an Odd Fellow is the oldest past grand master living and the oldest member of the order in his city. He has served as secretary of his home lodge for thirty five years and scribe of his encampment for sixteen. He is described as one of the squarest and most upright men in this or any state.
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Mr. Pleasant
Telegraphers Strike Slows Daily News Delivery
Newspapers feel the telegraphers strike as reliance on mail reports delays news by one to two days and highlights how interconnected the system is when a single cog halts the wheels.
Muscatine Men Split Honors at Iowa State Encampment
At Des Moines the Muscatine militia divided honors with Colonel Bishop winning his fight with the troops under his command while Muscatine volunteers were assigned to the losing side in the state encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Des Moines
Bishop
Inventor Claims Motor Boat Reaches 35 MPH Pace
A man declares his motor boat can easily reach thirty five miles per hour. He suggests such speed, along with automobiles, would make railroads the slowest form of transport as society grows faster in many ways.
Dr Wiley Warns Americans Sleep Too Much Amid Heat
Dr Wiley states the American people sleep too much. He argues that ongoing heat and storms will prevent any real harm to Muscatine residents from excessive sleep.
Milwaukee Faces Milk Shortage Amid City Famine
Milwaukee endures a milk famine with citywide impact. If the reports are accurate, the scarcity is severe but not as dire as shortages in other famed Milwaukee products.
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Milwaukee
Newspapers Debate Primary Relevance to Senate Race
Des Moines Register and Leader and Sioux City Journal debate the pertinence of the primary to the senatorial contest, illustrating how some papers lag in covering timely elections.
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Council Bluffs
Times
Des Moines Register and Leader
Sioux City Journal
Burlington Hawkeye Calls for Efficient Police Service
The article argues the country requires prompt and efficient police response with calm, steady leadership. It notes Burlington should embody these traits to ensure public safety and trust.
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Burlington “Hawkeye
Reminiscences and Local News From Muscatine
The Muscatine ferrymen found a dead body in the river likely a deck hand about 45, no name on the body, drowned from the Ben Campbell. Inquests held with jurors Burgesser Randolph Kee er and Lewis. Also notes on county fair trotting premiums, Wilton nine lineup, corn from Illinois shipped to Nevada Mill, and the marriage of Frank Jackson of Muscatine to Clara Wheeler of Ainsworth with brief details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Justice Burgesser
George P. Randolph
W. B. Keeer
Ewing Lewis
Ben Campbell
Green Mountain Morgan
Wilton
W. Wymer
H. Schneider
C. Koehler
F. Cummins
G. Pearson
A. Maurath
A. Waide
T. Gottbrecht
C. Braunworth
Waide
Schneider
Mr. Mills
Illinois
Nyenhuis
Nevada
Frank Jackson
Clara W. Wheeler
Ainsworth
J. M. Gobble & Co
Youthful Cadle Fractures Leg On Second Street
Last night about 11 Charley Cadle twenty son of Cornelius Cadle slipped on a rock on Second street and broke his left leg below the knee. The fracture caused a loud noise heard forty feet away and he is hoped to recover swiftly.
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Charley Cadle
Cornelius Cadle
Second Street
Charley
Thirty Years Ago Past Sunday Events
Thirty years ago Sunday marked a retrospective note while twenty years ago a baseball team departed the city, leaving little detail beyond the move.
Quiet Marriage at U B Parsonage in North Muscatine
Ten years ago Mrs. Mike Donahue of North Muscatine fractured her arm after stepping from a street car on East Eighth street in a rush to fetch her ticket. Charles Schmidt and Eva Thomas quietly wed at the U B parsonage with Rev N W Burtner officiating and plan to live at the corner of Sixth and Spwim streets.
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Mike Donahue
North Muscatine
East Eighth Street
U. B. Parsonage
Charles Schmidt
Eva Thomas
N. W. Burtner
Sixth
Spwim Streets
Oil company dividends and fine noted in historical figures
Between 19S2 and 1906 the Standard Oil company paid $551000000 in dividends at a rate over 24 percent per year. The $29000000 fine may be inconvenient but will not be fatal.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Standard Oil Company
Stingy Brighton Man Considers Joining Church
The Enterprise notes a frugal Brighton resident joked about joining church now that rebuilding is done and only the pastor’s salary remains to be paid.
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the Enterprise
Brighton
No Chautauquas in Oklahoma Question
Mason City Globe- Gazette notes a report that Oklahoma Republicans stand pat on the tariff while asking rhetorically if Chautauquas will be found in Oklahoma. The remark mixes regional cultural events with national tariff politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Mason City Globeazette
Oil price cut reported in Des Moines areas
Des Moines Daily News notes Standard Oil lowers retail prices in some localities. The reason is unclear, with speculation about whether it is spite or penance.
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Des Moines Daily News
Standard Oil
Keokuk Fears Campaign Directory May Become Necessary
The Keokuk Gate City reports concern that a directory of candidates for the Republican nomination for governor may be required. The piece notes anxiety over listing would be candidates and the potential need for an official roster.
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Keokuk Gate City
Auto Enthusiast John D. Drives Passion for Gasoline
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes John D. has become an auto enthusiast, praising his growing interest in engines and gasoline.
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Marshalltown
John D
Lone Tree Social Notes Share A Week Of Travel
Mrs. W. E. Horre returned from Colorado while Mrs. Skoliik and children came back from Brooklyn Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Neal and daughter visited Farmington. Mrs. J Morse hosted the Y Book Club. Rev Adams family and others stayed in Columbus Junction for the chuatauqua. Leonora Miller visits Cedar Rapids relatives. Bergen family and children visited Odebolt. Doudore family of Iowa City guests at Hanlon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
W. E. Horre
Colorado
Leonora Miller
Cedar Rapids
John Bergen
Odebolt
Stomach Relief Prescribed for Hot Weather
In hot weather the stomach tires easily and disturbs the whole system. A physician recommends a compound made of tincture of cinchona Prosene, sherry wine, and water to be taken before meals and at bedtime to maintain stomach strength during heat.
The Spoilers by Rex Beach Memorandum Cutout
A fragment urges saving a clipping of Rex E Beach's The Spoilers. It emphasizes keeping the work for future reading, noting the possibility of later interest.
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By Rex. E. Beach
Night Watchman and Robbery Threat Near Creek Crosses Paths
A lone woman encounters a Black watchman and two other laborers near a creek camp at night. Tension rises as masked danger looms from sluice robbers and a gathering of armed men. He threatens to bind her as hoards of hidden riders prepare a bold strike.
Hidden in the hills a posse pursues the culprits
After a band of thieves robs a camp, the girl identifies the attackers as three negroes. McNamara orders a nationwide pursuit with squads, a telephoning call to Voorhees, and a posse to Discovery as night falls. The scene ends with the promise of continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
McNamara
Discovery
Voorhees
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route Excursion to Philadelphia
The article promotes New York and Philadelphia travel via the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track through Niagara Falls with through coaches and sleeping cars. For July Philadelphia excursion details and literature contact Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Atlas St Chicago.
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New York
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Geo. W. Vaux
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Mason ic Society Listings in Iowa Lodges
Society cards list Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M regular meetings on the worst Tuesday evening each month with W M A W Scott and L Johnson secretary Washington Chapter No 4 BR M stated convocation second Friday monthly with W P B McCoy M E H and F L Johnson secretary Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly at Steins music hall with G D Lezotte T J and L Johnson recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 E K T regular conclave on the 3rd Wednesday monthly led by G D Lezotte BG and W H Graf recorder
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Iowa
A. W. Scott
W. M. L. Johnson
Washington
BR . M
W. BP. McCoy
M. E H
L. Johnson
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No
G. D. Lezotte
W. H. Graf
Fraternal and civic lodge notices and meeting schedules
A compilation of fraternal group meeting times and officers for Musquitine Tribe No. 95 Bloominton Council No. 175 Romona Council No. 52 Muscatine Camp No. 106 Fraternal Bankers Reserve Sabend City Lodge No.145 Woodbine Camp No.742 includes dates, places, and officer names for weekly and monthly gatherings.
Iowa Legion of Honor Lodge Meeting Notice
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 always welcome. 8 W Chenoweth president Mrs A C Hopkinson recording secretary.
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Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hell
Iowa Avenue
W. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
G A R Posts Meet Twice Monthly At Local Hall
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 231 holds meetings on the 61st and third Tuesdays monthly at the G A R ball on Fast Second street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander A B Renner and Adjutant Gus Schmidt preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhelby Norman
G. A. R. Ball
Second Street
A. B. Renmer
Gus. Schmidt
Court of Honor Muscatine Court meets Mondays at Woodman Hall
The Muscatine Court No 677 invites visiting members in good standing to attend Monday evening sessions in Woodman hall. Chancellor H G Schoenig and Recorder J C Coster preside.
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Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charlies Lockwood
Muscatine Court
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
Eagle Lodge No
K. P
Iowa Avenue
W. F. Schoenig
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Muscatine Elks Lodge Meets Weekly At Elks Hall
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 B P O Elks holds Monday evening meetings at 7 o clock sharp at the Elks Hall 122 Iowa avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visitors welcome. Officers listed include Dr H Johnson Dean and W W Richards secretary.
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B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
Elks Hall
Lows Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
H. Johnson Dean
W. W. Richards
Brotherhood of American Yeomen Lodges in Muscatine
The Muscatine Homestead No. 336 meets Wednesdays in Yeomas hall above Jacob Fisch & Sonus hardware on East Second Street with J. M. L. Payne as Foreman and Mrs. E. C. Ingraham as Correspondent. Muscatine Aerie No. 815 meets Tuesdays at 8 o clock in Eagle Ledge hall above Dunber restaurant with W. C. Towers as W. P. and John P. Breen as Secretary, visitors welcome.
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Muscatine Homestead No
Yeomas Ball
Jacob Fisch & Sonus
East Second Street
J. M. L. Payne
E. C. Ingraham
W. Sthst
Local Fraternal Meeting Schedules
Go. and ELECTA CHAPTER No 22 meet the second and fourth Mondays monthly. Mrs Fannie Relmcke W M and Mrs August Othmer Sec’y listed. O O F Muscatine Lodge No 5 meets every Monday at 7 30 at their hall. Miriam Lodge No 27 D of H meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 30. Prairie Encampment No 4 meets on first and third Fridays at 7 39.
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Electa
Fannie Relmcke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
Ltowa Avenue
J. L. Kember
C. C
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Grenister
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Masonic
I. C. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
Romona
Maccabee Hall
Mra Bmii Krana
Milo Smith
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
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Woodmen of America
Woodmenhall
Olds’ Block
W. Kck. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
SA Bend City
Moderna Brotherhood of America
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Oracle
Emme HoeMin
Cora McCoy
A. Oo
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First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. Kk
E. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
M. Hughes
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