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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1905
Page
3
Public notice lists pricing for daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. It also states yearly mail and semi weekly rates at six percent.
The Journal names multiple city agencies and local businesses for reader convenience. List includes East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street Seth Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
I, I. W. L. Lane, Publisher of the Muscatine Journal, do solemnly swear that the above number of copies of said paper were printed and circulated during the month of July, 1905.
Superintendent Fitzgerald urges raising the admission age at the Mitchellville industrial school from 15 to 18. He notes girls over 15 are sent to penitentiaries due to Iowa law and argues for reform to provide education and moral guidance rather than punishment. He cites a judge’s view and stresses the institution’s financial and supply strains.
Superintendent Fitzgerald cites music as a key disciplinary influence and asserts Mitchellville now has the brightest and healthiest girls among similar institutions.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw addresses Virginia Republicans praising protective tariffs. He cites pearl button and diamond industries as examples of labor and wage growth, arguing tariffs boost domestic employment and prosperity across states, including Virginia.
The Columbus Junction Safeguard, neighbor to the southwest, elevates Senator F. M. Mossberry as a potential challenger to Thomas Hedge in the first district. Editor Charles S. Rogers of the Mt. Pleasant News cited Mossberry in a prior Oil Inspector note under Governor Cummins.
A historical ad-like claim states a product quickly and permanently cures cholera morbus diarrhoea dysentery flux cholera infantum and similar troubles with no details on ingredients or proof. The wording resembles period medicinal notices promising rapid relief.
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam billed as a non constipating remedy sold at all drug stores. The ad markets a reliable tonic claimed to ease ailments without causing constipation.
The Safeguard endorses Senator F. M. Mossberry of Louisa as a strong congressional candidate. It notes Louisa county’s long Republican majorities and urges the nominating convention to place Mossberry on the ticket, arguing his state connections and record would aid a national seat. Hedge reportedly has not signaled retirement, and opposition to him is claimed by Des Moines Register and Leader.
The dispatch notes the southern yellow fever epidemic is dangerous and will require strenuous government efforts to halt its spread. It emphasizes that despite attempts to minimize the danger, decisive measures are needed to protect public health.
Supporters argue the governor’s seat should shift to the second district to create a safe political base. Critics question feasibility and implications for state power balance.
A Kansas City man who wrote about melons is urged to relocate his operation to Muscatine. Local appeal emphasizes year round life and steady fruit production by bringing his family and moving his factory to enjoy continuous sweetness beyond the melon season.
The article questions whether President Roosevelt will summon an extra session of Congress to address rate legislation and whether concerted efforts by Governor La Follette and Governor Cummings at Chautauqua this summer will prove futile.
The Iowa league of municipalities annual session program features strong Muscatine representation. The city’s residents have long been active in the organization and have gained notable benefits from its work.
The week notes Georgia melon crop chatter and suggests sending the artist to Muscatine Island for real watermelon sights. The item hints at farming notes and regional produce interest with a travel suggestion for visual material.
Reporters note cautious optimism at the peace talks with several articles being tentatively accepted. If discussions proceed smoothly, officials expect steady progress toward a final accord and a calmer regional situation.
The report accuses Patterson New Jersey of being a hotbed of anarchy linked to a plotted McKinley assassination. Secret service men are urged to conduct a cleansing operation in response to the claim.
The text asserts the Norwegian people will support their leaders as indicated by an overwhelming vote for dissolution, underscoring strong public backing for the government.
A Sunday morning incident in Ohio claimed 12 lives, highlighting severe neglect concerns. Authorities urge stricter safety practices and accountability to prevent future losses.
The Des Moines Capital argues crops failing to mature are not due to Old Sol. The Cherokee Democrat questions whether the Way-Funk affair signals a Cummins or anti Cummins movement.
The Mar shalltown Times-Republican lauds Roosevelt noting his best sermon lies in his example rather than words and writings.
The Cherokee Times notes audience members at a talk will vote later. Mason City Globe Gazette comments on Hull opposition hopes with Conger as a candidate. Burlington Hawkeye praises the newspaper clash with Hepburn as readable for Democrats. Rockford Register observes warmer weather dampening corn optimism and mood.
The Emmetsburg Reporter notes no law bars a third term for Gov. Cummins and reports that his supporters are strongly favorable toward another bid. The piece implies a possible run without legal obstacle and reflects favorable sentiment among allies.
The Clinton Herald notes that opposition to Mr Hepburn’s bid for re-election stems less from his congressional record and more from district men seeking their own seats in Congress.
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes a modern age where notoriety is easy to gain. The Dubuque Telegraph adds a jab that entering grafting makes you famous or notorious.
The Iowa Staats-Anzeiger notes the Des Moines Register and Leader is democratic on reciprocity. It adds that if only it were as sensible on the home brewery question, a democratic paper in the capital would not be needed.
The Carroll Herald urges readers to stay temperate and peaceful in hot weather. It advises drinking buttermilk, considering corn, avoiding anger, and letting others bear swearing if politics come up. The message ends with optimism about good times, peace, and plenty.
The Cedar Rapids Republican praises Secretary Shaw as a thoroughgoing Republican who defends party principles. It argues independents and some Republicans hate him for opposing views that the party name stands for.
The Dubuque Times says Gov. Cummins could emerge as a presidential candidate with a reputation as a tailender rivaling Harrison. It notes his principles would bar accepting railway courtesies and suggests audiences might witness his accounts with the railway at each station, money changing hands openly.
Arch bishop Chapelle’s sudden death in New Orleans marks the loss of a distinguished prelate whose work spanned two thirds of the United States Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines He aided with friars land disputes helped Taft’s civil government and earned wide admiration for his charity and hospitality from the poor and cultured alike.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence County New York reports long kidney disease treatment before using Foley’s Kidney Cure. He says a half bottle eased symptoms then four bottles cured him, ending frequent urination and brick dust or slimy discharge. Sold by Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
The father paces the lawn while a violin echoes from the music room. He reveals grief and self-reproach as he recalls betrayal, muttering “Wretch” and crying out for his country and honor amid his daughter’s perceived stab at him.
Warburton, placed as the new butler at Miss Annesley's Virginia estate, settles into a small six by eight room with a cot and wash facilities. He learns duties from stable hand William, including harnessing, caring for metals, and maintaining horses. Celeste teases him in a playful mood as Annesley prepares to ride, while Warburton ponders his uncertain standing and growing attachment to Nancy.
In the opening scene M'sieu Zhames bickers with a flirtatious maid as she teases language lessons and jealousy shadows Karloff. Warburton doubts his earlier choices while planning a ride with Jane and Dick at the porte-cochere. Morning air reveals her striking appearance and carefree confidence.
When eyes are dim tongue coated appetite poor and bowels constipated Electric Bitters beats all cures. 59c. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Iowa Central Railway offers home seekers round trip tickets every Tuesday until December to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets expire in 21 days and allow stop-overs. For rates contact agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN.
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