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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
3
Telegraph Office Listings Include Bell and Mississippi Valley
Editorial notices list Bell company offices and a Mississippi Valley entry with numbers and dashes, reflecting an era directory style. The readable items mention business and editorial offices associated with Bell and a Mississippi Valley reference in a compact classified format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
City Agency Directory Listed by Journal Readers
The Journal names local agencies for reader convenience. Firms 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 Bershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug
Bershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
Sworn Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal 1905
The publisher I. W. L. Lane swears the Muscatine Journal circulated July 1905 with totals shown as 5,210 to 6,320 copies across various lines and dates. The document is a sworn affidavit asserting printed and circulated copies for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Cca
Tess Sun
Bos Sea
Gps
Sun
Prince Matade
I. W. L. Lane
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Motor cars threaten interurban trolley gains in rail era
Rail systems push motor car experiments to counter suburban and interurban competition. Union Pacific and Lake Shore test gasoline electric engines aiming to haul 200 horsepower and 50 mph with full passenger loads, planning wider rollouts on branch and intercity routes to reclaim business from trolleys.
Lake Shore Seeks 50 MPH Engine Power For Suburban Service
The Big Four watches developments as Lake Shore tests an experimental General Electric engine on its eastern division work train. The GE unit proved a failure and is sent to Schenectady for overhaul. A gasoline engine now built can haul a full car at 30 to 35 mph, but Lake Shore requires at least 50 mph and 200 horsepower, implying bigger, stronger equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Riverside
Union Pacific
Harriman
Omaha
Aston
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa
Lake Shore
Erie
Mahoning
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Mount Pleasant Insane Hospital seeks higher per capita funds
Superintendent Applegate urges increased per capita support for Mt Pleasant hospital, arguing $12 monthly too low to cover clothing and care. He cites $9,000 yearly for clothing, calls for $55,000 for a women's infirmary and $10,000 for a new superintendent residence, and notes many facilities lack adequate space while care aims to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applegate
Mt. Pleasant Insane Hospital
Muscatine County
Board of Control
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
H. A. Gilman
Muscatine Excursion Earns Wide Praise and Advertising
Visitors from the excursion, led by company president Mr. Dain and Mr. Arbenz, praised Muscatine for its cordial reception. The generous hospitality is expected to bring profitable and lasting advertising benefits to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musecatine
Muscatine
Dain
Arbenz
Excursionists Impress Muscatine With Hospitality
A secretary praised Muscatine for its warm welcome to the annual employee excursion. The largely female and child group behaved well, creating a family outing atmosphere, and Muscatine residents were not disturbed, reflecting cordial employer employee relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Financial View of Unrest and Cotton Prospects
Henry Clews cites potential money unrest due to yellow fever in the south and weaker cotton outlook. He notes rail rate peace moves, overall trade prosperity, and cautions that a poor cotton harvest could lift prices but harm national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
New York
Gulf
Republican Denies Fire In Smith Candidacy
The Boone Republican asserts no fire in the rear demonstration over Smith's run for Congress in the eighth district. It says Mr. Smith has as much right to run there as Walter I. Smith in the ninth and that voter choice for Hepburn would not brand Smith a rogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Smith
Nevada Representative Praises Smith On Iowa Idea Candidacy
The Nevada Representative says that if Mr. Smith wins the eighth district congressional nomination with the Iowa idea as the issue, with his present political experience and against the congressman whom he undertakes to oust, he will be entitled to credit for being a remarkable politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Legislators Could Abolish State Primary and Measures
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican notes lawmakers may end the statewide primary and anti pass measures. It highlights rival newspapers marking these issues as burning topics in next year's campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Upper
Des Moines-Republican
Des Moines politicians seek to shift Cummins from Senate to presidency
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Des Moines figures are pressuring Governor Cummins to abandon a senate bid and run for president. The paper questions whether they aim to ditch his senatorial aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Gov. Cummins
Criticism of Gov Cummins’ talk in Marshalltown Herald
The Marshalltown Herald accuses Governor Cummins of excessive talking that harms his own political standing, claiming no other politician can cause as much damage through speech. It argues his constant rhetoric leads to serious self-made mistakes.
Vinton Eagle Critiques Iowa Political Tenures
The Vinton Eagle argued that Iowa voters favor short terms for officeholders and prevent durable political machines from taking root, making it hard for any group to build and maintain long lasting governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Vinton Eagle
Mt. Ayr Candidate Hardens Stand Against Hepburn
A. I. Smith of Mt. Ayr declares his serious bid for Congress against Hepburn. The Iowa City Republican notes he must repeat the statement to be taken seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Smith
Mt. Ayr
Hepburn
Congress
Iowa City
Republican
Keokuk Gate City Warns on La Follette Message
The Keokuk Gate City says Governor La Follette may pass only if he broadens his message considerably. the paper warns readers of potential limited support and awaits policy shifts central to the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Keokuk Gate City
Remembered as a Meteor on the Political Horizon
A fragment reflects on a political figure described as a meteor on the horizon. The remark emphasizes fleeting prominence and enduring ambiguity about legacy and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Graft accusation and climate remarks in Iowa papers
The Burlington Hawkeye brands a man who takes the people’s money for political spiel as a genuine graft er. The Denison Review notes August and January bring extreme climate effects that impress Iowans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Denison Review
Farmers Told to Build Vaults as Weather Persists
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican warns farmers they may be forced to construct vaults in their homes to safeguard money if the current severe weather lasts about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Disclosure and punishment prove honest public administration
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues that exposing irregularities and graft in public life and punishing offenders demonstrates an honest and accountable administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Quote on reformers and followers sparks Chronicle debate
The Fort Dodge Chronicle cites a statement that reformers are cranks until they gain a following, after which they are deemed immortal. The remark highlights the paper's view on public support shaping a reformer’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Chronicle
Political Critique On Iowa Republicans And La Follette
The Manson Democrat argues that once an Iowa Republican gains office removal is impossible. The Marion Register brands Governor La Follette as a mere racket maker and criticizes his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Iowa
The
Marion Register
Gov. la Follette
Russell Sage Celebrates 89th Birthday With Busy Wealth Life
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Russell Sage’s 89th birthday in New York where he forgoes rest to keep wealth in constant motion. The profile praises his hard work ethic, long career, and strict money management, while predicting future gains and ongoing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
New York
Russell Sage
Band of
Order of High Pockets
Shying a Brickbat Kansas City Journal Opines on Agriculture
The Kansas City Journal discusses a New York Sun attack on the department of agriculture noting graft case and calls for defense of federal agricultural experimentation. It argues against abolishing the department and highlights benefits to western farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
New York Sun
Department of Agriculture
Congress
The
Sun
Wall Street
Long Island Sound
Department
Prodigal’s Return and Annesley Court Revelations
In a midwinter scene, Jack assesses a man’s single mindedness as he tracks a prodigal who resurfaces in a Pennsylvania hotel amid plans with Nancy and Miss Annesley. The narrator notes fate and secrecy drive the man who loves Nancy into making a dangerous choice. Betty Annesley reports a new groom for Pirate and hints at the riding and fortifications that occupy her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Nan
Pennsylvania
Chuck
Bob
Nancy
Miss Annesley
Far Reaches of Duty and Romance at the Embassy
A daughter and her father discuss love and patriotism amid embassy intrigues. The father boasts of national pride and plans to safeguard his country while the daughter muses on romance, wealth, and a dinner with Karloff as Betty plays the violin in the music room. The scene hints at secrets to come and a dramatic continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Annesley
Dearie
Karloff
Nancy Warburon
Betty
Mrs. Chadwick
Offenbach
Thos. Brown
Ofice
First National Bank
Muscatine
Lowa
Agricultural Development Group Holds Direct Stakeholder Meeting
A meeting was held by those directly concerned in the agricultural development of the country to discuss progress, plans, and collaboration. Attendees focused on investment, policy, and practical steps to advance farming initiatives.
Home Seekers' Excursions Ticket Offer
On Tuesdays until December the Iowa Central Ry sells home seekers round trip tickets to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars Tickets valid 21 days with stop overs allowed For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Ry
Iowa
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Light of Morning Love Story at Tiny Church Settlement
A young city newspaper reporter visits a small American church settlement and becomes entwined in a contemporary romance. The narrative frames a tender yet modern affair among local residents and the outsider, tracking emotional tides and community ties.
Artificial Creation of Life by Serviss Explored
Garrett P. Serviss discusses Loeb's artificial fertilization of sea urchin eggs and Burke's chemically driven life creation attempts in the September Cosmopolitan. The piece highlights the current state of these experiments and their popular appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett P. Serviss
September Cosmopolitan
Mr. Serviss
Loeb
Doctor Burke
England
The Girl and the Deal serial by Harriman continues
One of America's best selling books is The Girl and the Deal by Karl Bawin Harriman. It ran last winter as a serial in The Pilgrim and the magazine now runs a second serial by the same author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Karl Bawin Harriman
Mr. Harriman
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BY Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
D. Throop
Lee
Associated Press
Armee
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies
Sean
Uffer
Russell
Wilton
Montezuma
Montezum
M. Preight
C. Occ
Nichols
Cseeecres
Grand Opera House
Chaure Odad
Frank Hurst
Wiiedlinse
Dave B. Lewis
Elwyn Strong
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Attorneys AT Law
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hoffman
Arthur Hoffman
R. Jayne Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
E. 2Nd Street
J. Carskeddon
D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
Muscatire
West Second Street
H. D. Horst
J. H. Munroe
W. 2Nd St
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Richman & Richman
Roy C. Brown
Fred S. Pentzer
2Nd St. Muscatine
E. H. King
M. D
4Th Street
Ee the Cook, Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
B. Cook
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S&s
Muscatine North and Railway
Pirick
North Bound
Firick
Ccee
Elrick Junction
Iowa Central
Meson City Mall
E& Sun
Twin Cities Limited
Leena Freight
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
Chicago, Milwaukee Paul Railway
J. C. Pugh
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