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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal are published in Muscatine by W L Lane and Throop with Lee Syndicate and Associated Press affiliations. The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday, while the Semi-Weekly edition runs 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights.
Terms to Subscribers show daily delivery in city by carrier for 10 cents weekly. Dally one year by mail costs 3 dollars. Semi weekly one year is 1.50 dollars.
The document names the New York Office at 1140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge and the Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge. It notes Bell telephones for business and editorial offices and references Mississippi Valley.
The Journal lists city agencies serving readers convenience: East Hill, Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street, Seth Muscatine, Morse Washburn's grocery at end of street car track, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's grocery, West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
I, I. W. L. Lane, publisher, solemnly swear the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 135,590 copies in July 1905. The sworn statement lists multiple district counts and totals reflecting daily and weekly circulation across regions, with per-day figures and the final monthly grand total.
Ex Senator George M. Titus has asked county auditors to gauge support for replacing two year county officer terms with four years and to bring the issue to the Board of Supervisors at the September meeting. The change would affect all county and township offices except governor and several state roles, with legislative action likely in the next session. Proponents cite stability and reduced turnover, while critics fear rigidity and delayed accountability.
The author argues against a two term idea and supports a four year term for county officers. A four year term would place one term per officer, preventing all terms expiring simultaneously and reducing party nomination competition. The note predicts state wide consideration and legislative pressure on the issue.
The silken flag of the First Iowa’s Company C, with a history from a 1860 Wide-Awake rally in Muscatine to Wilson’s Creek, is moved from Des Moines arsenal to the capitol’s lower quarters. The banner, preserved by Mrs. Larrabee’s netting, has rested in Iowa City archives before recent rediscovery.
Dispatches report a yellow fever case near the southern border of the state. The state board of health should enforce strict quarantine near Keokuk to prevent spread. Reports from the south show escapes and deaths in Illinois Indiana and Missouri despite quarantines.
A Greek laborer near Keokuk, recently with a construction gang, has potential exposure to fever germs. The piece urges coordinated action between Illinois and Iowa to curb spread among itinerant workers and laboring classes roaming fields and jobs.
The Des Moines Register reports that the first district may see a heated nomination battle next spring as Congressman Hedge likely won’t seek renomination. Potential candidates include S. W. Brockhart of Washington county, Senator Mossberry of Louisa county, and Senator Carpenter, with talk of Colonel Palmer facing competition if he does not run for governor or railroad commissioner. Other ambitious figures across the district could enter if Hedge withdraws or opposition emerges.
Aristarchus Cone born 1815 in Middlesex County Connecticut died after a long life of usefulness. He moved to the western frontier at 22, built a log cabin on land he cherished almost 68 years ago, and remained a trusted neighbor and source of counsel. His kindness and steadfast convictions defined a pioneer life respected by many.
Iowa press reports B. W. Garrett may enter the congressional race against Hepburn in the eighth district. Mason City Globe-Gazette urges him to act, asserting he can prove whether his earlier criticisms were valid. The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a clash over middle-class rule in Iowa.
A Republican speaker argues that most Congress members come from farms and questions state control of industry. The Dubuque Times says party leaders plan to defeat several Republican congressmen, targeting Hedge, Cousins, Lacey, Hull and Hepburn to aid Dawson and potentially shift the second district to Democrats.
The Ireton Ledger comments that ending newspaper transportation advertising would bless the country editor. It argues railroads must advertise, editors ride, but if railroads paid for ads and tickets it would shift the balance in the editor’s favor.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune recalls suggesting William Larrabee as governor when he was not a candidate. The paper adds it still believes he would accept if the Republican state convention offers the nomination.
The Dubuque Telegraph argues Shaw misreads western sentiment if he pushes a standpat platform for the presidential nomination. The Iowa City Republican counters that Shaw does not aim to be the Democratic candidate at all.
Arlington News notes a quiet political year now but predicts a busy next year as Iowa anticipates a heated summer and fall. The paper says everyone is preparing for a grand free for all in politics to come.
The Mr Ayr Record suggests Bryan could prove an alibi by staying abroad and silent, hoping for the 1908 Democratic nomination. The Burlington Hawkeye notes Iowa wants pure food, praising local production while criticizing imported items as adulterated and urging fair dealing and equal conditions.
The Keokuk Gate City notes that Norway's decision to dissolve the Swedish union carries the same strong support seen in an Iowa Republican majority, signaling decisive public backing.
The Des Moines Capital suggests many readers may come to admire Secretary Shaw for the foes he has created, signaling a potential shift in public opinion regarding his actions.
The Ames Times suggests a strategy to use a reciprocity proposition to thwart Shaw's candidacy for the presidency. The piece frames the move as a coordinated political tactic aimed at reducing Shaw's chances in the race.
The Decorah Republican notes the approach of fair time and reflects on how quickly the year is passing, inviting readers to prepare for upcoming events and activities.
A portrait of the theatrical press agent as a lively, overpromising booster who visits editors with flashy stories and photos to charm critics and revive interest. The piece notes his optimism, theatrical flair, and habit of spinning sensational tales to promote shows and manage public perception.
In a Washington scene a fashionable widow Mrs Chadwick and Miss Annesley guide a groom James in a shopping trek to the War Department. The groom recalls past escapades while a looming climax looms as Colonel appears, shadowing the day with tension and danger.
The writer extols the press agent as a veracious chronicler of shop gossip and universal newspaperdom. He is entertaining and devises new adventures for show people while revamping old ones. His visits are a welcomed, though clearly playful, break between friends.
George M. Titus, known for the biennial elections bill, joins the list of gubernatorial hopefuls. Proponents credit him with saving the state about $500,000 per alternate year, or $1,000,000 over a four year term, by implementing biennial elections.
Iowa Central announces a special excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis on Saturday September 9 1905. Depart Erk 7 52 p m arrive Minneapolis 8 15 a m and St Paul 8 50 a m Sunday morning. Round trip four 50 tickets valid until Tuesday September 12 1905. Visit Lakes Minnetonka Harriet Calhoun Como Park Minnehaha Falls Fort Snelling Wildwood Indian Mound Park State Fish Hatcheries Stillwater and major flour mills. See bills or ticket agents for details.
The Iowa Central Railway offers weekly home seekers round trip tickets every Tuesday through December to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are valid 21 days with stop-overs allowed. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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