Local Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal prints a directory of city agencies for reader convenience listing East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Bvennve Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
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Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal July 1907
Sworn statement by I F Throop publisher confirms total copies printed and circulated in July 1907. Notary William R Jayne witnessed sworn affidavit dated August 12 1907 in Muscatine Iowa.
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Muscatine Journal
Pisces Ackan
Cece de Wees
Caes Sante Sun
Ceeees
EOE Tits
I. F. DD. Throop
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
William R. Jayne
Roosevelt and Taft Stance Shape Next Republican Convention
The Provincetown address by President Roosevelt and Taft’s concurrent remarks frame a shared policy line against lawless corporate power. The piece argues Roosevelt’s ideology remains guiding, with Taft as a potential successor capable of continuing the Roosevelt policy, especially if chosen to lead.
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Roosevelt
Provincetown
Mass
United States
Taft
Mr. Taft
Republican Party
A Man Strong in His Strength and Roosevelt's Prov speech
A vivid editorial praising Roosevelt as a true man whose Provincetown address projects clear beliefs and decisive language. It lauds his earnest, self-centered style and insists readers must respect his strength, regardless of agreement.
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Provincetown
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt the Ideal American Citizen
The passage lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a model of American citizenship, describing him as bold in crisis, politically wise, honest, fearless, and incorruptible, and always standing for a square deal as the highest ideal.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Jamestown Exposition Faces Financial Troubles
Reports indicate the Jamestown exposition is not proving financially successful. Mismanagement or natural course may explain it, but free transportation reductions removed advertising value and slow completion hurt appeal. Public interest appears to be waning amid calls for change.
President vows firm stance against trusts in speech
The President says trusts and their allies must obey the laws or face continued pressure. He presents himself as unbribable and committed, deeming the nation fortunate to have him leading affairs at this time.
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Trusts
Good Roads Meeting Nears in Council Bluffs
The good roads association will meet in Council Bluffs in about two weeks. The event is expected to be large and interesting and may attract less attention than political conventions but promises benefits for local prosperity and advancement.
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Good Roads Association
Council Bluffs
Corn yield outlook lessens failure label
Government statistics suggest a corn harvest sufficient to provide 35 bushels per person in the United States this year, challenging the notion that this is a bad corn year and the overall outlook may be more favorable than critics claim.
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United States
Mrs. Eddy Accused Over Phonograph Taste in Debate
The piece notes critics charge Mrs. Eddy with irresponsibility for owning a phonograph and enjoying its music. It concedes she may still be competent but highlights the phonograph as a petty flaw. The author mentions the device’s advantage that one can stop it when tired.
United Steel Trust to Build City at Gary Indiana
The United Steel trust plans a self contained city at Gary Indiana with a plant projected to cost about 45 million dollars. The project signals confidence despite potential legal or societal pressures the trust may face.
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United Steel Trust
Gary
Ind
New Cracker Trust Formed With 30 Million Capital
A new cracker trust is formed with a capital of thirty million dollars. The oyster season is due to begin in less than two weeks.
Texas man grows lemon as big as an egg plant
Texas gardener claims a lemon reaching the size of an eggplant and plans to donate the fruit to a local charity event, noting pride in the unusual harvest.
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Texas
New York Women Push Damages Suit Over Hoffman House Policy
The women of New York plan a damages action against Hoffman House managers for refusing to serve meals to women without male escorts. The movement says women travelers cannot endure such discrimination passively and hints the next step may be theirs.
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Dubuque
Walter Smith senatorial candidacy debated in Marion
The Marion Register notes The Marshall town Times Republican argues for a young man and questions loyalty to the governor as it discusses Walter Smith's senatorial bid.
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Marion Register
Marshalltown Times
Walter Smith
Mrs. Eddy Cites Slight Deafness as Rainy Day Dilemma
In the Burlington Gazette Mrs. Eddy reveals her only difficulty is a slight deafness. She says that this minor ailment reflects the requests from her party of "next friends" for temporary aid facing ongoing financial strain.
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Burlington Gazette
Eddy
English Lord Warns About Wasps Ingram News
A cablegram from Sioux City Tribune reports Lord Walsingham of England has learned to shoot wasps with a miniature rifle. The joke notes he could be more useful if he learned to kill flies with a family broom.
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Sioux City Tribune
Lord Walsingham
England
Smith Seen as Likely Senate Contender in Iowa
Knoxville Journal notes Congressman Walter I. Smith repeatedly cited as senatorial timber and a strong man suitable for high public office in Iowa.
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Knoxville Journal
Walter I. Smith
Smith
Iowa
Senator Tillman vents over Iowa reception to his message
The Iowa response to Senator Tillman's message irritates him, as he questions why the public should heed his words when they are ready to part with their money at the gate. He laments perceived indifference from Iowa as a source of frustration.
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Sioux City
Des Moines Drivers Urged to Avoid Famed Race Speed
An editorial note from Des Moines cautions motorists that streets cannot accommodate all riders aiming for speed like Barney Oldfield. The piece mocks overambitious driving and urges restraint.
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Des Moines
One Johnson Leads Des Moines Governor Rally in Knoxville Journal
The Knoxville Journal questions the standouts in Iowa politics, highlighting One Johnson of Des Moines as a top governor candidate and weighing Dave Brant against W F Parron for lieutenant governor in ongoing race coverage.
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Knoxville Journal
Johnson
Des Moines
Dave Brant
W. F.parron
The Merchant Crewplots To Fleece A Lawyer
In the harbor capers unfold as Dextry and Glenister hatch a plan to smuggle a lawyer away. They lure, threaten, and execute a midnight escape aboard Mac's tug while marshal and deputies tail the fleeing figure before the ship sails.
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Thorogh
Stephens
Midas
Dextry
Wheaton
Second Street
Mac
McNamara
Glenister
Santa Maria
Voorhees
Bill Wheaton
Kidney Liver and Bowels Pills Endorsement Ad
Grand Rapids resident S B Holden reports years of liver sluggishness and kidney inactivity eased quickly by Dr A W Chase Kidney Liver Pills. He says the pills cure the organs' inactivity rapidly and would not be without them. Free sample offer from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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S. B. Holden
Cass Ave
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. W Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, S
The Penalty of Overwork
An article cautions that overwork strains the kidneys and back, risking kidney damage and poor urine health. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy that has helped numerous workers regain strength and avoid back and kidney trouble.
Muscatine Man Credits Dean's Kidney Pills
F McKibben of Muscatine Iowa describes years of kidney secretion weakness dull side pains and back ache. After using Dean's Kidney Pills from J J Havercamps drug store he reports complete recovery and endorses the remedy to others.
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Muscatine
F. McKibben
Sycamore Street
Dean
J. J. Havercamp
New Ferry contract mandates new boat and lower rates
Reminiscences note a ten year charter for Mr. Fisher to operate New Ferry with a boat handling 15 to 20 teams by April first. Rates to be reduced. The column also covers market prices, local wind, dusty streets, and a set of pithy anecdotes and quips from the era.
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Muscatine Island
Second Street
Special Police Put On Duty To Deter Burglaries
Forty years ago a special police force was placed on duty last night promising more peaceful nights and fewer burglaries. A girl named O'Brien on Iowa avenue and Seventh street fell from an embankment near her home and broke her arm near the elbow. On the island P Trask keeps a litter of six pigs two weeks old with six toes on each front foot, one pig died recently with front legs projecting forward.
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O’brien
Iowa Avenue
Seventh Street
P. Trask
Thirty Years Ago Youth Talent Spars Through Satire
THIRTY YEARS AGO. The Young-man-who-thinks-he-can sing, who looked like a cross between a Mexican and a Modoc and a gal.
Frisco Plot Seethes Over Wheaton Snag and Backroom Bets
Voorhees returns as a scheme unfolds in Frisco with a five hundred dollar pledge. McNamara plots to jail Wheaton for leverage while Stillman’s weakness irks the group. A niece is praised as the backbone of their web of influence.
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Glenister
Struve
Wheaton
McNamara
Stillman
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route Excursion Info
New York and Philadelphia access via the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track through Niagara Falls offers solid through trains with coaches and sleeping cars. Magnificent scenery. For July Philadelphia Excursion details and literature contact Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 153 Adams St Chicago.
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New York
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
Geo. W. Vaux
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Fruits of Disobedience: Young Ralph Injures Finger
Twenty years ago Sunday, Ralph Rayburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rayburn, injured his right index finger on a fishing hook. His parents called a physician to remove the hook and hoped he would grow wiser. The Young People's Society of the Congregational church celebrated its thirteenth anniversary with a lawn social at Henry Hocke's home on North Cedar Street. Rev. Fath spoke, praising the group and urging forward movement in its mission. Recitations, mandolin music, and refreshments made the evening enjoyable for participants.
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Ralph
Robert Rayburn
Young People’s Society of the Congregational Church
Henry Hocke
North Cedar Street
Fath
Frightful Loss of Life and Cure Claims in Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds as a sure cure amid a note about deadly throat and lung diseases. The blurb lists prices 50c and 1.00 and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Wapello Notes On Local Travel and Industry
Wapello Indiana residents John Step hens departed Tuesday evening for Canada to manage land interests. Dr A M Rogers has given up practice and now travels representing surgical instruments. Arrangements for installing the button factory are finished as shells arrive for hauling to the North Wapello plant. Javier Davison reports Lea Nyemaster improving with an expected three to four week return home. The last reports on D C Thomas indicate improvement.
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Wapello In
John Stephens
Canada
A. M. Rogers
Rogers
Hueley Gauss
Walter
Shenandoah
Florence Ruthensberg
Muscatine
F. M. Elliot
Des Moines
North Wapello
Javier Davison
Iowa City
Lea Nyemaster
D.C. Thomas
Woman Dies After Heat Bathe Diet Ends in Heart Failure
A New York woman attempted to cool from a heat wave by drinking ice water and eating ham cabbage cucumbers ice cream and candy then soda. After a discomfort she asked her husband for help and he gave her whisky. Physicians say death resulted from heart failure due to heat.
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New York
Realistic newsroom vignette from Arthur Train
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes Arthur Train describing a city editor writing a leading editorial in Times Building and notes Train would have a sea captain oil the engine on a sea story, signaling his realistic portrayal of newspaper life.
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Times
Arthur Train
Life
Men Strike Back Ban Extends to Gum at Ocean Grove
Chewing gum sales banned in Ocean Grove New Jersey following tobacco prohibition and gender tension. Local authorities enforce restrictions amid ongoing social policy conflict between men and women in the seaside town.
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Ocean Grove
N. J
Neighbor’s Blessings Highlight Shared Gratitude
A reflective note contrasts personal blessings with those of a neighbor, noting how hearing of others’ good fortune prompts appreciation for one’s own blessings. The tone suggests humility and community awareness in everyday life.
Cues By Jonathan Joy On Courtship And Wives
Advice column humor notes two life moments when men fail to understand women one before and one after marriage. It warns against complimenting a homey girl or borrowing from a poor man as inevitable bragging follows. The riff ends abruptly with a wife accusing of forgetting a birthday and a rebuttal idea.
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Jonathan Joy
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