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 21, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening on all days except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 8 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier in city for 10 cents weekly. by mail 1 year for 3.00. Semi-Weekly 1 year for 1.59.
Representatives list shows New York Office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge and Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge. The Journal establishes local agencies for readers including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerrike Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
Fragments show notes on business office in Pell and facultorial office in Bet with unclear references to Mississippi Valley and phone services. The readable parts suggest a brief items column about offices and telephones in these locales.
The Muscatine County Republicans meet in delegate convention on September 8 1906 at 10:45 a m in the Muscatine courthouse to select candidates for county offices and appoint township and ward caucus delegates based on Roosevelt votes. Representation is allotted by township ward and Roosevelt vote totals with many townships listed for delegate counts.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil reports labor statistics from the labor bureau showing real wage gains since 1894. Wages up 14 percent while purchasing power rose 3 percent, with total US wages climbing from $1.89 billion in 1890 to $2.66 billion in 1905 and output rising to $18.425 billion. The piece argues labor prospers under Republican policy and opposes Democratic claims of stagnant wages.
The New York finance department received a voucher from the board of education claiming a five cent debt for five blue prints. The bill passed through the education auditing office then went to the finance department where it was handled by eighteen high salaried officials before reaching its fate.
An advertisement lists symptoms of nervous exhaustion and promotes Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy. It claims weight gain indicates new tissue and offers 50 cents per box or six boxes for 2.50, with Buffalo based Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. and A. W. Morgan as a local dealer.
A New York report notes that handling a five cent bill required at least 4.95 dollars in city time, with the voucher passing through the finance department for fifteen days. Citizens view this as proof municipal operations often lose money.
Henry Clews, a top New York financier, says Secretary Shaw is the ablest U S treasury secretary since Salmon P Chase under Lincoln, illustrating the treasury secretary's esteem in financial circles.
An Iowa newspaper notes that current hog prices reach levels once seen when horses sold during the Cleveland administration, illustrating changing value contrasts between present times and historic Democratic rule.
Muscatine residents head to West Liberty for the fair week to view farm product exhibits and observe the lively horse racing scene.
A Chicago physician argues whiskey can prevent typhoid fever, while some people fear the cure may be worse than the disease.
A sardonic remark notes that Russian policemen are not allowed to resign and argues the hardship is mild since they seldom live long enough to resign anyway.
The fleeing Chicago banker Stensland is tracked across three locations in one day, suggesting detectives are closing in on a hot trail.
The Davenport Democrat portrays U.S. Senator Cummins and party leader Garst as inseparable political partners in Iowa, labeling them the Siamese twins of the state's current political scene.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune reports Congressman Cousins from the fifth district seems to have taken refuge in the tall uncut, a phrase implying concealment or retreat amid political pressure.
The Manson Democrat reports a political classification in Iowa listing three groups Democrats Republicans and Cummins men highlighting party labels and a notable figure Cummins.
The Waterloo Courier, identified as progressive, argues that a man who no longer shares his party or its leaders should leave the party. The remark frames party loyalty as conditional on alignment with leadership and policy.
The Mason City Republican urges backing the entire GOP slate to keep Iowa from shifting to democracy as punishment for Gov. Cummins, signaling united party stance ahead of elections.
The Sibley Tribune notes John C. Kelly has moved from one political party to management of the other, describing the shift as removing much of the era’s political fear.
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican notes a dry stance on taking medicine with a wry facial expression as part of its light commentary. It comments on personal rights and humor in medical matters within a local newspaper voice.
The Marshalltown Times Republican speculates on the odds that J. W. Blythe will go to the stump and concludes he is more likely to take to the woods.
The Rockford Register argues that Iowa Republicans would benefit from a vigorous Democratic minority to force them to follow political norms and pay closer attention to current events.
The Ida Grove Pioneer notes Iowa farms selling at all time high prices while crops this year are described as the best in years, reflecting a strong agricultural market and favorable yields.
The Clinton Herald praises Iowa as a land of opportunity where a man who attends to business can avoid poverty and starvation. It suggests many chances exist along practical, sensible paths in Iowa for those who pursue them.
The Des Moines Register and Leader asserts Blythe will not permit the standpatters to bolt. The Perry Chief hints those without Blythe orders can obtain them at the Register and Leader office.
The Mason City Globe Gazette warns that without cross faction conciliation Republicans may fail. It asserts every Republican vote will be needed by November and accuses Iowa party machinery of lagging behind the looming stakes.
The Harlan Republican tells the Des Moines Register and Leader not to worry about a probable bolt in southwestern Iowa. It concedes some bolting will occur but will be sporadic and not organized and urges voters to focus on Gov. Cummins' public stance rather than bolters.
The Washington Post notes that a definitive rule on third presidential terms has not been settled by law or constitution. The piece traces past debates over Grant Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt, arguing only public choice can decide the issue if a future president faces a genuine third-term pressure.
Advertisement explains glycerine enhances medical extraction in Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims glycerine aids digestion, builds flesh, boosts strength, and supports lingering coughs and throat or lung issues. It notes not a miracle cure, offers free literature, and invites letters to Buffalo New York.
A narrator, Mr Glenarm, arrives at his late grandfather’s estate in Annandale. He meets Bates the loyal servant, surveys the grounds, and muses on freedom, finances, and the wall around the property. He plans to settle into routine, fix a damaged window, and telegram Pickering about his arrival.
John Morgan, caretaker for lakefront houses, recalls his grandfather a noted but secretive architect who built a wall to deter locals. A gruff villager accuses him of exploiting workers and shipping them abroad after completing the project. (To Be Continued.)
Advertisements claim Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief from hay fever and summer colds by easing breathing and healing inflamed air passages. The genuine product is sold in a yellow Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store package.
W. S. McKee declares his run for the clerk’s office in Muscatine County pending the Republican county convention decision. The notice targets Republican voters in the county.
R J Wiley declares candidacy for the sheriff nomination in Muscatine County subject to the will of the Republican county convention. He presents himself as a Republican candidate seeking party support and a path to the sheriff’s office.
N B Ansley of West Liberty Iowa announces his bid for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the Republican county convention. August 10 1906.
A candidate declares entry for the office of sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Goshen Republicans meet in caucus at Woodmen hall Atalissa on Saturday evening August 25 for selecting eight delegates to the county convention and nominating two candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees plus other business as needed. Co C Croxen Committeeman.
The republican voters of Pike township meet in caucus 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 to transact other business as may properly come before St J E Hesser Twp Com
The republicans of Wilton Township will meet in caucus at the Commercial Club rooms Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m to select fifteen delegates to the Muscatine county convention scheduled for September 8 by order of the township committee.
The republicans of Bloomington township will meet at Kalorama school house Saturday evening Aug. 25 at 8 o'clock to select eight delegates to the county convention and transact other business as may legally come before it. J C. Stuart, Committeeman.
A new descriptive book on South Dakota and its resources has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and western territory opened by recent railroad extensions. The book can be shipped for two cents postage to any address. F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
G A R headquarters at G. A. R. hall on Fast Second street hosts Norman Post No. 231 meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Visiting members welcome. Commander M. O. Stanwood and Adjutant Gus Schmidt provide details.
Court of Honor notice invites visiting members in good standing to attend meetings in Woodman hall every Monday evening. H G Schoenig serves as Chancellor and J C Coster as Recorder.
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.