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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
3
Manual training urged to save Muscatine schools from neglect
A Muscatine mother asks the state board to admit her daughter to Mitchellville for sewing and cooking training. The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues manual training is vital, not a fad, and would curb dropout by linking schooling to practical skills taught in towns like Carroll and Harlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
State Board of Control
Industrial School
Mitchellville
Council Bluffs
Council
Carroll
Harlan
Iowa
Journal Weighs Value of Manual Training Over Other Methods
The Journal argues that manual training, broadly defined, holds the best prospects among educational approaches. It emphasizes practical skills and hands on learning as superior to purely theoretical methods.
Banks Advertise to Attract Deposits Across Markets
The piece argues that banks increasingly use advertising to attract business, noting that customers are more likely to seek out moneyed individuals who advertise rather than chase them, and that newspapers help reveal bankers who have emerged from retirement. It credits advertising with notable growth in deposits as banks adopt the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Chicago group forms to ban unions using force
A new organization in Chicago seeks to exterminate labor unions that employ force to settle grievances. It aims to publicize opposition to such unions and rally support from workers, pushing a principle of right thinking workers in union ranks to the forefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illness of Col. C. H. Mackey Saddens Democratic Circle
Colonel C. H. Mackey, a veteran Democratic advocate, is seriously ill at his Sigourney home. Friends across Iowa know him as a steadfast fighter for his convictions on the Democratic state convention floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Mackey
Sigourney
Iowa
Iowa Brain Discovers Cure for Lockjaw
A former Washington resident now affiliated with the University of Chicago claims to have discovered a cure for lockjaw, presenting a significant medical breakthrough for public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
University of Chicago
German noble offended by Vanderbilt over $1000 bill demand
A German noble took offense when Mr. Vanderbilt refused to show him a $1000 bill, insisting Vanderbilt did not belong to the Missouri legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vanderbilt
Missouri
Bryan Warns Wall Street He Needed More Money
Mr. Bryan reiterates that he warned Wall Street years ago about the necessity of securing additional funds. He asserts his prior counsel has been borne out by current financial conditions and calls for action to strengthen liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Mr. Bryan
Wall Street
The Lesser Evil in Washington Star Opinion
A Washington Star column laments that when a young woman seeks shock value in print readers demand more tolerance for a woman who hammers at the piano, implying shifting standards in literary behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Chautauqua Managers Urged to Return to Lecture Policy
In the Kansas City Journal a critic urges Chautauqua managers to drop vaudeville acts and restore their former policy of engaging only reputable men for the lecture course. The opinion warns that mixing entertainment with scholarship harms the program’s credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Among Iowa Democrats
Fr Madison Democrat argues that Democratic voters seek a principled candidate in 1904 and that a good man representing their endorsed principles will be named if a reasonable portion of Democrats attend primaries to choose delegates for the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Democrat
Cleveland
United States
Kansas wheat crop leads nation in 1906 production says Coburn
Secretary Coburn's preliminary report estimates Kansas wheat at 90 270 000 bushels for the current harvest, with past crops of 90 333 095 in 1901 and 54 649 236 last year. He notes the three-year total near 235 000 000 bushels and mills ready quality, marking Kansas as the top wheat state ahead of Minnesota and Dakota in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Coburn
Kansas
Union
Counties Vote Majority For Biennial Elections In 1900
In the 1900 election many Iowa counties backed changing from annual to biennial elections. Des Moines 3358 2056 against. Keokuk opposed. Lee 3998 2207 against. Page 2048 1389 against. Blackhawk 3299 2332 against. Union 1370 for to 2206 against. Local papers show varied positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Waterloo
Blackhawk County
Creston
Union County
Cure for Asthma and Hay Fever Promises True Relief
Mrs. Mary Zachery of Pleasant Hill La and a Hay Fever sufferer attest to Schiffmanns Asthma Cure as a permanent remedy. A Philadelphia resident reports no hay fever troubles after using the product. Sold by druggists for 5c and 1.00. Send 2c stamp to Dr. Schiffmann Rox 8% St Paul Mina for a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiffmann
Mary Zachery
Pleasant Hill
Frank Guilfoyle
Ridge Avenue
Roxboro
Philadelphia
Svc
R. Schiffmann
Rox
St. Paul
Mina
Neighborhood Correspondence Column Returns to Readers
Acquaintances and relatives share news in a weekly column that reads like a letter from home. The feature invites readers to learn about kin and neighbors through short notes and updates.
West Liberty Notes Attract Visitors During Fair Week
Aug 20 Mrs Conductor Krohaines and Virginia of Cedar Rapids visited Mrs A L Parker on North Calhoun. A F Huliett left for Loveland Colo with family to make Colorado home. G W McFadden injured in caboose fall on stock train near Wilton. Visitors include Mrs Fred Berckheimer Omaha and John Teeters Lincoln Neb. Dignitaries from Clarinda Guthrie Muscatine Iowa City Council Bluffs and Anthony Kansas arrive. Mrs Lara Worstell Reshal Guthrie Oklahoma seen parents Mr and Mrs Worstell. buggy accident injures Mrs Elizabeth Gatton but no serious harm. Fair weather boosts attendance. M E ladies prosper at dinner. Davenport cadets delayed by late train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Krhoanes
Virginia
Cedar Rapids
A. L. Parker
North Calhoun Street
A. F. Huliett
Loveland
Colo
Dale
Taylor Ridge
Colorado
G. W. McFadden
Wilton
Fred Berckheimer
Omaha
Ernest Kerr
East Fourth Street
John Teeters
Lincoln
Neb
Seventh Street
F. C. Curncutt
Clarinda
G. T. Pratt
Columbus Street
Ezra Gates
Anthony
Kansas
Lara Worstell Reshal
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Wm. Worstell
Third Street
C. A. Whent
Muscatine
A. W. Hollingsworth
Iowa City
N. C. Stanton
Little Son
Council Bluffs
Wm. McCaw
Fifth
Calhoun Streets
Emma Pratt
Emma Walters
Des Moines
H. J. Ditmars
Alpheus Randall
Elizabeth Gatton
M. E
Davenport
Fire at Blue Grass prompts townwide inspection and repairs
In Blue Grass Iowa on August 20 a major fire caused widespread excitement as residents and nearby farmers viewed the ruins. The blaze threatened other buildings but minimal wind limited its spread. The doctor’s office and barber shop will be rebuilt at once, with suspicions pointing to an unknown arsonist after a battery was found in the ashes near the rear hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
J. P. Wunder
Roy
O. A. Bohnsack
F. Thoene
Isael Bancks
August Drumm
Hugo Bancks
Fred
Arthur Rohncack
Source Pulse
Montpelier
Dan Grimm
Saltan
Bancks Home Hosts Monday Evening Ice Cream Visit
Ellery Watts entertains cousins Frank and Earl Eichelberger of Seventy-Six visiting this week at the Bancks home while Berger eats ice cream Monday.
Keota Community Notes From August Visitors and Moves
Keota is hosting a string of visitors including Mrs. M. Hammes from Malvern visiting son Frank and locals Miss Lacy Columbus Junction and Mrs. Dimmit Bamford with Lee. George Vincent and son Earl return from Chicago. Grace Lyle from Illinois. Mrs Chesney and son Stan ton visiting near Gordon Wisconsin. Ada Messersmidt visiting Martinsburg. E E Neal attends a holiness camp in Oskaloosa. Labor Day celebration at Muscatine on September 7 urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
M. Hammes
Malvern
Frank
Hammes
Miss Lacy
Columbus Junction
Webber Home
Dimmit Bamford
Lee
Oskaloosa
John Lemon
Martinsburg
W. D. Hinkle
Eldon
John Sharp
Alma
Geo. Vincent
Earl
Chicago
Grace Lyle
Illinois
Jas. Chesney
Stanton
Charley Roots
Gordon
Wis
Chas. Winger
Kansas
E. L. Deville
A. A. Hulse & Co
8. C. Cullen & Co
Ottumwa
Ada Messersmidt
Jacob Messersmidt
E. E. Neal
Bert Ragan
Washington
Robert Sanders
Muscatine
Preventive discovery aims to curb death by own action
A controversial find claims a preventive against self destruction. The piece urges immediate use of Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and body, noting benefits for stomach liver and kidneys. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store guarantees satisfaction at 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Community News From Oakland Iowa Area
Reports include Mrs J K Solomon undergoing gallstone surgery in Iowa City with a cautious outlook. Frank Selders welcome a baby boy born August 11. Local hunter Dick McBride killed a nearly three foot rattlesnake near home. Death of John Baker Sr. aged 77 with funeral details. Various Sunday visits and travels among local families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
J. K. Solomon
Iowa City
Jerome Morse
Milton Wolfe
Cullen Forbes
Lew Yocum
Lone Tree
J. G. Morse
Alta Elen
John Baker
Mollington
Oxfordshire
England
Potter
Cone
Beauchamp Cemetery
Harry Morse
John Doyche and Sons
Milwaukee
Washington
Chas. Eden, Jr
Grant Kennedy
Protectus Disinfector for Odorless Air Purification
The Protectus device is placed in toilets, offices, shops and damp rooms to disinfect air and remove odors. It uses a fluid that lasts about a month per half pint, costing about one cent daily, with a yearly fluid cost per gallon. Sold by J. J. Havercamp in New York and distributed by West Disinfecting Co. Inc. priced at 2 dollars for the complete unit and 1.25 per pint for the fluid.
Public notice of kidney health remedy claims for Doan's pills
E D Richardson of Davenport states Doan's Kidney Pills improved his disordered kidneys after rheumatism and backache left him unable to walk. He says a box reduced back pain and boosted overall health. Call Havercamp's drug store for reports. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Richardson
Bradystreet
Davenport
Davenport Co-operative Banks
Dean
H. A. Emers’ Drug Store
Third and
Perry Streets
Havercamp’s Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Masonic and Elks Society Notices From Muscatine
Societies report meeting details for the brothers of American Yeomen Muscatine Homestead No 436 and Muscatine Tithe No 95 I O R M M meet at local halls on specified days. Foreman and officers listed include Grace Purcell. visits and cordial invitations extend to affiliated members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Homestead
G. A. B. Ball
Hershey
Second &T
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W. L. Lane
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Marlborough
Frank J. Stillman
Bew
York
Nassau Street
la Coste & Maxwell
Marquette
Payne & Young
Journal Agencies
Tick&t
A. B. Cummins
John Herriott
Stuart
Charles A. Bishop
David J. Palmer
F. J. Riggs
Metropolitan Press Comment
Kin
Protectus
West Disinfecting Co., Inc
N.Y
J. J. Havercamp
East Second Street
Cys Teyve En
Dravcito
Mberlin, Kinut & Con
Frank Hurst
Goodhue
Kelleg
Harry Blakemore
Comedienne
Pauline Hickler
Grand Opera House
Chamberlin Kindt & Co
Lincoln J. Carters
Parquet Parquet Circle Gallery
F. Giesenhaus
C. A. Griffin’'S
Society
Garnes
Grace Purcell
Dennis O'Leary
Riley M. Wishart
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Masonic
Washiington
G. A. Riemeeke
Geo. C. Winn
A. F
A. M
G. A. Riemcke
W. M
DE Molay Commandery
K. T
R. A. Holmes
W. H. McCoy
Muscatine Camp
Woodmas Ba'l
A. J. Barger
C. Coster
M. B A. Rend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
J. AR. Cosgrove
A. A. Arnold
A. QO. U. W. Fagle Lodge
A. O U. W. Hall
Second Street
Fd. Pingham
MW. H. &. Howe
E. Ho Deisen
K. O. T. M. Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
M G. O'Brien
J. W. Hales
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Maccabees Hall
Asthauer Building
Missie Barnard
Carrie Rankin
Rathbone Sisters
Ball
Stella Malone
R and c
Frances Rosenbaum
Bankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Post
S M. Watson, G
R. W. Parkee
A. L. Lindner
Manileve
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Modaern Woodmen of America
Olds Wick
W. E Astroo
V. C. J. A Lesda
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming
Lodge No
K. P
Tre
JW Milter
Cc HS Howe
Argus Lodge No 17
Slweya
WW. Millers
A. C. Hopkinson
MAJOR
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Catherine Moncrieff
Wirz
Katie Parvin
Emma Bierman
White Collar Line Steamers
Helen Blair
W. G. Block
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