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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
3
Bell Telephone Office Adopts New Valley Service
Local telephone office announces updated Bell system services for Valley area. Editorial note emphasizes improved line access and customer support options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal July 1907
Sworn circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal in July 1907. Publisher F D Throop attests total copies printed and circulated. notarized by William R. Jayne on August 12, 1907 in Muscatine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
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Bbc Ries
F. D. Throop
F D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
William R. Jayne
Muscatine Post Office Project Nears Construction Start
The Muscatine federal post office moves toward actual building as plans and contractor bids are issued after the Washington office reviewed specifications. Congressman Albert F. Dawson and Postmaster R. S. McNutt are credited for expediting the process, with completion required by December 31, 1908 as a holiday gift to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervising Architect
Washington
Muscatine
Albert F. Dawson
Dawson
Musecatine
R. S. McNutt
O for a great American statesman to weed out plethoric politicians
Chancellor Day of Syracuse University argues that Standard Oil is not an apostolic company yet challenges why the administration targets it. He cites trusts, reform needs, and political schemas involving judges and juries, calling for a true American born statesman to lead and purge the rotted political class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun
Day
Syracuse University
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Steel Trust
Tobacco Trust
Sugar Trust
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Tax system inquiry on personal property in Monmouth
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a long standing issue of vast unassessed personal property in Monmouth and calls for tax reform. It argues there is no better tax source besides poll taxes, and suggests evolving a fair system after other problems are addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Burlington Hawkeye
Wealthy Boston myth on the cost of children
A Boston man claims each child costs parents 25000 dollars before adulthood. The writer argues in the western region most children are born and raised with far less spending and become useful and honorable, suggesting less financial aid leads to better outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West
Renting Land Versus Owning for Iowa Farmers
An exchange argues renting land at four dollars per acre may be financially better than ownership. The authors doubt Iowa farmers will choose renting, believing they prefer owning farms and reinvesting earnings into more land, as ideal home life is hard on rented land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Peoria Portrait of a Graft Investigation
A former deputy sheriff in Peoria is found $11,000 short after account checks. The town, still wary after the Dougherty scandal, continues probing for graft and theft, hoping to uncover any honest man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Diogenes
State militia selects Des Moines for decisive action
The Sioux City Journal notes the militia chose Des Moines as the battleground for a crucial struggle. It implies troops were well drilled to fight for access to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
Chautauqua Season Nears Close in Late Summer Vista
As the Chautauqua season winds down, organizers reflect on performances and programs. Audiences linger for final talks concerts and community gatherings, with plans shaping for next year’s lineup and memories of this year’s events.
Burglary Pursuit and Stagecoach Standoff
In a northern frontier setting, Dextry Glenister and Cherry Malotte conspire to hide gold dust from Anvil Creek as McNamara Voorhees lead a search of their cabin. The posse finds no loot, tension peaks, and the group braces for a violent confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
Voorhees
Dextry
Glenister
Cherry Malotte
Cherry
Anvil Creek
Dex
Local residents visit relatives and attend Chautauqua events
Dozens of Keota area residents and visitors travel to Des Moines Columbus Junction Washington Pella and Sigourney for family visits and a week of Chautauqua programs. Many return home after short stays with relatives and friends in Iowa communities.
Iowa City man robbed in alley by Sherron near post office
John Shay reported being robbed of $19 a hat and handkerchief by Patrick Sherron who lured him into an alley opposite the post office. Constable Barrick arrested Sherron on Water street but Justice Klein discharged due to lack of evidence. Lecture on Daniel O Connell set for Monday at Catholic church proceeds to Sisters' school hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shay
Iowa City
Tanglefoot
Patrick Sherron
Shay
Barrick
Sherron
Water Street
Justice Klein
Catholic Church
James Ryan
Daniel O'Connell
New School Hall
Ryan
Baer Beats Litzen In Billiard Contest Title
Thirty years ago Billy Baer won the first two games over Ed Litzen in a billiards match and then began a search for the next challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Baer
Ed Litzen
William
Press to quit free advertising for Senator Tillman
The column laments free advertising lavished on Senator Tillman and doubts it will help pay the payrolls of an average country newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Republican leads trip hinting at Dubuque candidacy
An Iowa City Republican and Senator Allison walked a hill excursion in Dubuque. Allison reportedly reached the top first and quipped that if the partner lived in Dubuque, he would get used to such things. The episode is viewed as a clear sign Allison plans another term run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Dubuque
Allison
Rockefeller kin feud signals coming sensational claim
Frank Rockefeller and his brother John D Rockefeller are said to be at odds, with Frank hinting he will reveal something "awful" about the Cleveland oil magnate in the near future. Public attention has grown as the Rockefeller business system faces increased publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Frank Rockefeller
John D
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Taft Seeks Unity to Secure Republican Nomination
Taft is popular across the west among rank and file Republicans. If friends of his principles stay united and avoid internal divisions, they may nominate him, but only by keeping the field whipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Taft
West
Republican Party
Rockefeller arrival spurs comment on American gentility
The Waterloo Courier contrasts Willie Waldorf Astor with John D. Rockefeller noting Rockefeller’s belief that the United States remains a place for a gentleman. The piece adds Rockefeller’s superior sense compared with Astor, though it questions morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Willie Waldorf Astor
Rockefeller
United States
Mr. Rockefeller
Willie Waldorf
Commissioner Smith Reports on Standard Oil Uncoiling
Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of corporations, outlines the Standard Oil company saga as it unfolds, with officers under increasing pressure as the investigation lengthens and tightens scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Herbert Knox Smith
Corporations
Socialism Critiqued by Cedar Rapids Republican Voice
The Cedar Rapids Republican denounces socialism as a scheme for the lazy and ne'er-do-well to live on the labor of the thrifty. It argues that most socialist advocates are reliant on talking rather than earning an income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar, Rapids
Progresives tout timber for governor from Marshalltown press
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the progressive press holds a wealth of material for potential gubernatorial timber, contrasting coverage with other outlets and hinting at strategic use in campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Able bodied men dodge work amid plentiful opportunities
In Le Mar Sentinel commentary the writer asserts any able bodied man out of profitable employment must be hiding or avoiding job prospects that are widely available. The piece argues for seeking work rather than excuses during a time of abundant chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mar Sentinel
Bryan's Last Platform Mentioned in Clinton Herald
The Clinton Herald notes an exchange referring to "Bryan's last platform" as a likely mistaken allusion to Bryan's latest platform. It comments that his final platform has not yet been prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Bryan
Des Moines Tribune Notes Girl With Short Sleeves
The Des Moines Tribune highlights a girl known for her bony arms who always wears the shortest sleeves, drawing attention to her distinctive appearance in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Des Moines Tribune
Walt Well Man Faces Possible Return After Delays
Sioux City Journal notes tests of punctuality for Walt Well Man. If he fails to depart on time again he may face mockery and a ban on future return to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Walt Wellman
Twenty Years Ago In Local News Highlights
Twenty years ago Dr William Taylor suffered severe sciatica and stayed home a week. Mrs Taylor also felt ill. Fruitland shipped about 75 car loads of melons weekly. Mr Mayes reports 1000 acres of vines visible from the Stein building site. The Women’s Relief Corps organized at 4 pm Wednesday in the First Congregational church lecture room. Carl Pfannkutchen, 11, Davenport, drowned near Horse Island while bathing. William Caruthers, employed by Mr Howe, was struck on the head by an iron column, injuring head and shoulders. doctors Lezotte and Cobb treated him. Ten years ago August 15 fell on a Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
First Congregational Church
Carl
Louis Pfannkutchen
Davenport
Horse Island
William Caruthers
Howe
Olds-Swan
Hidden Loot Recovered At Glenister Farm
Dextry and Glenister count moose-skin sacks of cash in their uneasily safe hideout after Miss Chester helps them elude pursuit. Cherry Malotte bursts in with urgency as authorities close in, warning that the scheme is compromised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenister
Dextry
Wheaton
Cherry Malotte
The Stomach as a Churn and the Pierce Discovery
The piece likens the stomach to a churn and warns that a foul stomach taints the body. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy, claiming it sweetens the stomach and cures eruptions, sores, and blood humors, while listing symptoms of biliousness and dyspepsia and inviting readers to request a booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Petiret
Medical
Prac
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Keota Remarkables Trip Updates and Visits
Keota residents report Mr and Mrs E A Hulse and children Granvyl and Maurine return from a Western trip including Denver. Miss Blanche Stewart, back from evangelistic singing in Utah, plans to continue to Winona Lake Indiana after a brief return. Mrs Mary Cherry of Xenia Ohio and Mrs Rober Cherry of Washing...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
E. A. Hulse
Granvyl
Maurine
Denver
West
Blanche Stewart
Utah
Winona Lake
Ind
Mary Cherry
Xenia
Ohio
Rober Cherry
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Keota
Miss Enid Clark returns from Clinton while Miss Bessie Kyle visits from Washington. Mrs. Fred Smith recuperates from throat trouble. Campers at the Washington Chautauqua and a Methodist circle meeting are noted. Keota baseball wins $50 purse 4 2 at Wellman. A large Union missionary picnic draws about 300. Rev and Mrs Gardenier hosted in Washington. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Silas Johnson on Aug 9 1907. Des Moines moves for Jph Northup family and local artist Lawrence Stewart visits. Dorothy Huntington joins a Washington trip before Chicago return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Will McLaughlin
Webster
Enid Clark
Clinton
Ill
J. C. Black
Washington
Bessie Kyle
Fred Smith
W. A. Stephens
S. S. Wright
Washington Chautauqua
Sanford Shaff
Home Mission
Methodist Church
Church Lawn
Keota
Old Settlers
Wellman
A. A. Long
Union
J. J. Gardenier
Charles Corvette
Silas Johnson
Ralph Northup
Des Moines
Jph
Northup
Floy
Lawrence Stewart
van Winkle
James van Winkle
George Norton
Dorothy Huntington
Frank Dunshee
Chicago
East Wapsie Social News Highlights
Miss Clara Marolf visits Cedar Valley while W H Marsteller tours for a new home in motion. Chautauqua attendees from East Wapsie include W H Protzman family and George Marolf at Columbus Junction. Jean Protzman visits Iowa City. Marolf relatives travel to Moscow and Wilton. Local gatherings center on Alfred Marolf and A Marolf homes with several Weston Libility ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wapsie
Clara Marolf
Cedar Valey
W. H. Marsteller
A. E. Gates
West Liberty
Chautauqua
Columbus Junction
W. H. Protzman
George Marolf
Artie Gates
Andrew Schultz
Chas. Kantz
Muscatine
Alfred Marolf
Jean Protzman
Iowa City
Lee
Moscow
Wilton
Otto Marsteller
J. R. Hanley
W. D. Conklin
South Prairie
Mrs. Weyer
A. Marolf
East Buffalo Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
East Buffalo notes report Mrs A W Murdock and daughters Viola and Sylvia shopping in Aledo. Sherman Forsythe of Viola returned home after visiting friend Lewis Bull. A W Tettler called on business in Reynolds. Mrs C M Kimball and Mrs O McLewis visited Kimball's sister Mrs John McCormick. Tom Mahaffey and wife visited his parents in Andalusia. Ethel Bertha McDearmon and Susie Murdock visited schoolmate Vesta Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
A. W. Murdock
Viola
Sylvia
Aledo
Sherman Forsythe
Lewis Bull
A. W. Tettler
Reynolds
C. M. Kimball
O. McLewis
Andalusia
Ethel
Bertha McDearmon
Susie Murdock
Vesta Ward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Journal
East Hill
Clay ‘Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch
Hershey Beene
Becklerville
Chayka’s Grocery
West Hill
Sharrar’s Grocery
Hostetter
Williams
Muscatine Island
Israel Rothschild
Rothschild
A. D. Bowen
Naomi Bowen
Maggie Snider
Sammy Wolf
Arch L. Graham
Graham
Katie Clarahan
Celia
Sarah Warner
Sigourney
William Mason
Creston
Omaha
Hattie Clendenning
Dudley Crone
J. Cocklin
Jerome Palmer
Nellie Cole
Pella
Christine Reese
Maude Wilson
Grace Hunter
Lola Anderson
Knoxville
Redfield
John Kracaw
Allie Keiser
Oskaloosa
Ida Dupins
Lee Stewart
Laura Dupins
Isaac Marr
T. A. Bailey
Ormia Dusenbery
W. L. Dusenbery
Ida Kracaw
Helen McCall
B. A
Clark
He Wright
Blanche Wallace
Lexington
Myrtle Edgington
Alice Taylor
Myrtle Pettit
Oliver Reed
Eva
Richland
Tingley
W. G. Robertson
J. F. Robertson
Arthur
Amanda Johnson
West Chester
Teddy Dalton
Harriet Mullen
McLaughlin
Barnes City
Morbus
Wakefield
Attorneys AT Law
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Telephone
Hershey State Bank
Henry Jayne
Wm Hofman
Arthur Hofman
Jayoa Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Dournal Ofice
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Illinois
Ofice
First National Bank
PF. Ingham
H. D. Horst
Weat Second Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
S. Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper, Attorneys and Counsslors
West Second Street
Lows
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