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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
3
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The Journal outlines agencies around the city for reader convenience. It names East Hill and East 2nd Street stores, including Clay Kneese Grocery, Morse Washburn's grocery, and Kecklerville shops such as Chayka's and Sharrar's groceries. It also mentions Find of street car track and A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey avenue.
Sworn statement by W. Lane publisher lists total circulation 135,590 for Muscatine Journal in July 1905. Notary W. Eversme attests accuracy and county publication details.
A blaze at St Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue New York endangers nearby mansions of Rockefeller and others. Fire Chief Croker orders Truckman John Mooney to climb the burning belfry and cut away the timber. Mooney's perilous ascent ends with his return to safety as the crowd cheers.
A Pueblo Chieftain article urges Muscatine residents to improve yards and porches to boost neighborhood charm. Readers are told small efforts like gardens, shrubs, porch boxes, and sprinkling systems can inspire neighbors. many homes have been built and bought recently. The piece stresses dutiful home ownership and practical steps to enhance curb appeal.
The article suggests using local earth mixed with sand for rapid plant growth and recommends avoiding watering in bright sun. It outlines porch plantings with cannas geraniums ageratum and edging with sweet alyssum or periwinkle vines, plus a vine arch to create an attractive front yard. It urges all residents to plant flower beds to improve the city’s appearance.
President appoints E H Conger to investigate the causes of the boycott at key points in China. His long experience in the country and understanding of its customs position him to assess conditions and guide potential remedies. Conger’s work will impact U S manufacturers and trade relations with China.
The phrase signals a unified note of sorrow echoed by newspapers statewide, offering formal condolences and shared mourning for a person or event. Broadcasters and editors unite in presenting memorial sentiment across multiple publications.
Advertisement extols bitters as a guaranteed remedy for ailments common to women and girls claiming a special formula targets suffering and sickness.
An advertisement claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a perfectly safe medicine that has restored thousands of women to robust health. It attributes relief to monthly irregularities backache dizziness fainting spells indigestion and dyspepsia and urges readers to try it today.
The Clinton Herald suffered a disastrous fire Thursday night. Muscatine notes the paper once belonged to Frank W. Mahin, formerly of this city and now consul at Nottingham England, who is presently a stockholder. New building construction has begun to house updated machinery and equipment.
A violent act against members of a large financial firm in New York City followed remarks by lecturers and critics about wealth. An explosion was attempted targeting office buildings, creating danger and a police response.
The Woodmen picnic yesterday drew hundreds of visitors who praised the event. Committees worked hard and despite a few vexatious delays, the affair was thoroughly enjoyable. Muscatine established a good reputation.
After a week of rest the town awaits the Ringling circus and then the Labor Day celebration organized by city union men who are striving to ensure a successful event.
Boston resident Thomas Lawson is reported to be in debt for back taxes with speculation that several western chautauquas may not have paid promptly.
A discussion on peace is described as smooth until financial concerns arise, triggering conflict over funding and resources. The text emphasizes money as the turning point between harmony and trouble in negotiations.
The Cedar Rapids Republican asks if supposed Roosevelt loyalists will limit tariff moves to the President's forthcoming message. It doubts leaders will match the President if he remains quiet and cautions whether Iowa followers will stay aligned with him.
The Mason City Globe Gazette cites Seventh district politicians while the Burlington Hawkeye remarks on young Des Moines correspondents who supply hot political material to outside papers. The report says their work fuels sensational stories that local papers reprint, provoking chatter and pride in their own effect.
The Dubuque Times notes that Shaw and Cummins may not be the logical 1908 presidential candidates. The issue for a national contest remains unclear, and the party would seek an Iowa representative who embodies the core issue it wants to present to the country.
The Washington Press laments bias but expresses no remorse at the idea of Barney Oldfield, famed automobile daredevil, being killed. It calls him a racing fool who pushes a mile a minute, suggesting extreme danger in his feats.
The Washington Press faults Gov. Cummins for being a poor party man. It says he dodges issues he himself raises and should mind his business, stay put, and be loyal rather than captious or bolting a Republican.
The Davenport Times notes that forecasting leading issues and election results across eastern middle and western states creates uncertainty about any single man securing the Republican nomination at the next national convention.
The Mason City Times-Herald believes Gov. Cummins has fulfilled his supporters’ claim from his first run by addressing the unequal railroad assessments and correcting past disparities.
The Creston Advertiser Gazette opposes extending state terms to four years and argues most arguments would also apply to longer terms. The Davenport Democrat questions where eastern residents would fill the vacancies left by Iowa leaders moving toward new northwestern settlements.
The Waterloo Times Tribune warns that deadhead transportation is among the worst sources of corruption known today, highlighting systemic risks and calls for investigative scrutiny.
Ottumwa Courier lists newspaper names mentioned for the gubernatorial nomination. The editor suggests adding several names from various cities including E. H. Conger, A. B. Cummins, A. B. Funk, John Herriott, J. A. T. Hull, Joe R. Lane, G. M. Titus, and notes some current names such as Bailey, David Brant, T. E. Booth, J. W. Coxsee, Harvey Ingham, S. W. Moorhead, Bernard Murphy, Judge Payne, Jo D. Perkins, Jal Howard Rann, S. W. Rathbun, J. L. Waite, S. X. Wayv, and Lafayette Young as competing editors and public figures.
Chicago Tribune discusses Iowa’s census figures showing rural decline from 1900 to 1905 while urban areas may have grown. It questions rural loss versus city gains and predicts the 1910 federal census may show higher total as urban enumeration improves.
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease with the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves bladder and back pain promptly and eases urine retention in both men and women. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Muscatine, Iowa.
The Iowa Central Ry offers weekly home seeker round trip tickets every Tuesday until December to Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets expire after 21 days with stopovers allowed. For rates contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
In a dangerous ride, Miss Annesley mounts Pirate despite warnings. Dick matches the horse’s pace, leading to a fierce gallop that ends with Miss Annesley collapsing fainting as Warburton consoles her and the trio reels from the perilous chase.
Interest awakens to Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for cuts burns wounds at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced 25 cents.
A passage discusses the touring actress wardrobe and costs. It notes stage life averages ten weeks, salaries spent on costumes, and the split between stage and private wear. It cites Lillian Burkhart on packing, traveling, and the distinction between stage and home wardrobes.
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