This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 44 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday and delivered in the city by carrier. The Seif Weekly Journal is issued 8 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Subscriptions: Daily by mail $3.00 per year. daily by carrier 10 cents per week. semi weekly by mail $1.69 per year.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young as in charge.
The Journal details city agencies for readers convenience. Listings include Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery on Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery Find of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
Fragmentary telephones clipping notes mention Bell business office activity and a Mississippian valley reference with partial figures. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the text.
The Republicans of Muscatine County Iowa will hold a delegate convention on September 8 1906 at 10 45 a m in the Muscatine court house to select candidates for county offices including Representative Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Attorney Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and five Supervisors. Delegates are allocated by township and ward plus votes for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
The piece accuses Standard Oil of nerve in pressuring President Roosevelt to reverse Secretary Hitchcock’s oil land safeguards in the Osage and Cherokee territories. It notes limits on leases to 4,800 acres, a $5,000 cash deposit, and Secretary of the Interior approval for transfers, with Standard’s agents pressing for favorable outcomes.
Cedar Rapids Gazette praises Muscatine Chautauqua success and editorials note Cedar Rapids may adopt a lasting Chautauqua plan. Fuller Swift cites favorable local reception and discussions with streetcar officials who would back a 5000 seat auditorium with lights, park, police and sanitation funded by the company if held again.
Residents note a lively season with two circuses a Fourth of July event a chau tauqua and a carnival proving Muscatine not a dead town. Now plans move forward to organize a grand monster celebration to cap the year.
Describes hidden dangers of nerve disorders and lists symptoms such as sleeplessness irritability memory loss and fatigue. Promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a blood and nerve tonic with pricing of 5 cents per box and six for $2 50 available through dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Includes the physician’s portrait and signature on each box.
The note invites readers to enjoy first class entertainment on Labor Day promising lively programs. It emphasizes there is no danger of loneliness for attendees who appreciate quality shows.
A letter laments bankers and cashiers who plunder institutions and urges self harm before discovery, arguing it would spare the people who trusted them from further loss and betrayal.
The forecast suggests danger from a breeze is nearly over and an early frost is unlikely. Current weather samples indicate no immediate frost threat to the corn crop.
Burlington Hawkeye says the selection of the new state chair in Des Moines was logical after reviewing political developments then the decision to retreat to the Woods.
Word from the isthmus says Panama canal laborers work excessive hours. Early results suggest the general impression is they do not work at all.
The Iowa City Republican argues the Iowa idea has shifted from concept to condition while the Waterloo Reporter notes Porter will learn many personal details previously unknown.
The Creston American reports Iowa Democrats adopted a democratic platform and nominated a Democrat for governor, signaling unified party goals heading into the election.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes Mr Porters sought backing from southern Iowa with the aim of securing a split or mixed support stance. The remark highlights regional strategy during the nomination season.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil asks in a provocative editorial whether the examination of a bank by its examiner is a reliable process or a poor bet, implying scrutiny depends on system and people.
The Perry Chief remarks that after Roosevelt retires the progressives will lead the nation to Bryan’s camp, noting this is their longstanding direction and rightful place.
The Alvord Register notes Cummins will likely seek protection during the campaign and anticipates a Canadian reciprocity statement at his next inaugural address.
The Fort Dodge Chronicle argues the democratic platform approaches an ideal condition and asserts no man or life is forgotten by it. The remark frames the platform as inclusive and near perfection.
The Boone Republican questions the earlier talk of a biennial amendment aimed at reducing political controversies and letting factionalism fade. It suggests the proposal was a mistake.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune asks how long a president who is the most aggressive advocate of free silver coinage could keep the money settled. The inquiry implies uncertainty about monetary policy and political stance lasting beyond an elected leader.
The Waterloo Courier quotes a party line predicting Gov Cummins and other Republican candidates will win. The paper argues the party can prevail with a solid vote and will demonstrate the deserving rating of Republicans despite dissenters.
The Dubuque Times notes that supporters of Shaw will not forgive the insult and may retaliate by voting against Governor Cummins, signaling political backlash and potential election impact.
The Valley Junction Express expects a primary law to pass next winter and urges the legislature to rename the Crossley bill. The paper notes the public is tired of hearing about it and asks for a different designation.
A Clinton era fragment notes that democratic leaders view Republican strategy as pressure and obstruction. The context hints at party dynamics without detailing events or outcomes.
The Des Moines Mail and Times notes voters may back Porter despite platform, while the Mail and Times forecasts disappointment unless the victorious Republican faction avoids rubbing it in.
The Castana Times notes Senator Dolliver faced a dilemma at the state convention. He could not reverse his position with a Cummins speech nor risk a Perkins speech that might alienate attendees. He remained silent in multiple languages.
The Cedar Rapids Republican questions if the governor will publicly declare his stance on tariff revision Canadian reciprocity and other platform planks. It argues he must explain where he stands now and after the campaign ends to defend the party’s prestige.
W. S. McKee declares his run for Muscatine County Clerk subject to the Republican county convention. He informs Republicans of the county of his candidacy and seeks support ahead of the party gathering.
West Liberty Iowa August 10 1906 announces candidacy for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the will of the Republican county convention. R J Wiley and N B Ansley endorse their bids for the nomination.
Goshen Township Republicans meet in caucus at Woodmen hall Atalissa on Saturday August 25 at 8 p m to select eight delegates to the county convention and nominate two candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees plus other business as may come before it C C Croxen Committeeman
Republican voters of Pike township meet at the city scale house in Nichols on Saturday August 25 at 7 30 p m to select eight delegates to the county convention in Muscatine on September 8 1906 and to nominate a full township ticket and conduct other business.
Lee Sloan recovering from suspected blood poisoning. Mrs. Albert Mason ill last week. Dr J C Furlong visited Albert Willitts's home near Washington IA. Mrs. Sherman Kerch returned home Sunday. Lena Bliss of Abingdon NL visiting aunt Mrs Joe Stevens. Whiteford of Chicago visiting cousin Mrs R N Noble. Rev J F Fulton of Alexis preached for Epworth League. Joel Moseley and wife called to Keithsburn by son Lawrence’s illness.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic blood cleanser that nourishes nerves and supports overall vitality. It claims endorsements from medical authorities and lists ingredients like Golden Seal root Stone root Black Cherrybark and Bloodroot. It also promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser free in paper or cloth with mailing stamps.
In a spacious Indiana wood house, the narrator admires a gallery of architecture books and a refined refectory. A cautious Bates serves cold fowl as a rifle shot shatters the window, prompting fear of a prowler and a search through the dark halls. The scene ends with the narrator's angry confrontation and plan to inspect the grounds.
The narrator recalls a window being shot at during the night as Bates assists his search for clues. The tone shows irritation at Bates while noting the outside shot and broken pane. The scene emphasizes tension after an attempted assassination and the dead calm of the servant.
The late Conrad Brandt’s funeral occurred at the New Era chapel Saturday at 9 oclock. A special train carried about 40 relatives and friends to Davenport for burial in Oakdale cemetery after services, with the cortege proceeding from Fairport.
Elderly men suffer from enlarged prostate and related kidney troubles. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended at early signs, with testimonials claiming improved health after use. Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri states he felt better after two bottles at age 91. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Ed Kemper made a business trip to Muscatine Tuesday. Will Fix has returned home from Newton Iowa where he spent a month. August Kemper of Pine Mills departs for Minnesota to visit relatives and friends for some time. Arnold Kretschmar had a bad accident Friday when his horse bolted after a passing automobile. Nellie Fix of Pine Mills spent Sunday with friend Ora Welch.
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings first Tuesday each month. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convenes second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday in Stein's music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 K F regular conclave third Wednesday monthly.
The Degree of Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets on the first and third Friday each month at Marecabee Hall. Isabelle J Norton of Pocahontas acts as the presiding officer for the session. William Cosgrove is Keeper of Records and Mrs Jasper Nelson serves as Collector of Wampum.
F. O. E. Muscatine Africa No. 915 meets every Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in Fagle Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors always welcome. W. C. Towers. W. P. John. TP. Breen, Sec.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.