Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal publication details
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday and delivered by carrier. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears eight pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights. Subscriptions cost 10 cents weekly, $3.00 yearly by mail, and Bem Weekly is $1.59 yearly. Representatives and office information listed, with multiple city agencies and local grocery partners. Telephones for business and editorial offices are noted.
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Daily Journal
Republicans of Muscatine County Convene Delegates for 1906
The Republican party of Muscatine County Iowa votes to hold a delegate convention on September 5th 1906 at 10 45 a m in the Muscatine courthouse. Delegates chosen from townships wards and precincts will elect candidates for county offices and set representation based on Roosevelt vote totals from 1904.
Republican Senatorial Convention for Muscatine Louisa
The Republican voters of the 20th senatorial district comprising Muscatine and Louisa counties will hold a delegate convention on Wednesday August 29 1906 at 1 30 p m at the Muscatine Iowa courthouse to nominate a state senator. Representation is one delegate per ward township and precinct plus one for every 20 votes or fraction over 10 cast for Theodore Roosevelt in the 1904 general election.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
City of
Muscatine
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington Township
Cedar Township
Fruitland Township
Fulton
Goshen Township
Lake Township
Louisa Counties
Court House
Louisa
Our Next Congressman Dawson Nominated by Clinton
The Clinton convention unanimously reelected Congressman A F Dawson for the second district. He earned praise for hard work and bipartisan service helping soldiers and citizens, and is expected to reap the reward when votes are tallied this fall in Muscatine.
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A. F. Dawson
Clinton
Muscatine
Dawson Leads Push to Secure Post Office Building Fund
The city finally gains a 75000 appropriation to build and equip a new post office after years of striving for a government building. Mr. Dawson is praised for his first term vigor and steadfast support of President Roosevelt, with expectations of unanimous nomination and a strong re election showing.
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Mr. Dawson
The Dollar Campaign Debate Among Parties
The piece argues the dollar contribution plan is acceptable whether used by Democrats or Republicans. It notes big firms like the beef trust railroads Standard Oil and insurance interests may donate to influence campaigns, but contends the plan can reduce corruption and place subscriptions with rank and file supporters if properly followed.
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Griggs
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Sherman
Republican Committee
Beef Trust
Congress
Railroads
Standard Oil
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Municipal Ownership Convention Set for Chicago
The League of American Municipalities will meet in Chicago September 26 27 with a focus on municipal ownership. The first two days feature addresses by authorities, while the third day centers on a debate led by city officials professors and businessmen. Noted figures include mayors Adam Buffalo Weaver Philadelphia Bookwalter Indianapolis and speakers Frank Parsons and Prof F H H Roberts.
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League of American Municipalities
Chicago
United States
Canada
Adam
Buffalo
Weaver
Philadelphia
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Frank Parsons
Boston Municipal Ownership League
F. H. H. Roberts
Denver University
Nerve Pills Claim to Restore Vitality and Blood Health
An advertisement asserts thin blood weakens nerves and organs and promotes Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy. It claims gradual restoration of vigor and weight gain, priced 69 cents a box, with Buffalo New York headquarters and local sale through A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
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A. W. Chase
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Morgan
Man Returns After Absent Years Offers Wife 5000 for Silence
A Chicago man, absent for years, returns home and offers his wife 5000 dollars if she agrees not to question him. The article notes the terms were stiff and questions how she could accept such an arrangement.
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Chicago
Jerome Hinted as Gubernatorial Candidate in Empire State
The text notes William Travers Jerome may run for governor of New York. It suggests he could wrap up duties in the district attorney’s office before pursuing further political endeavors.
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Wm. Travers Jerome
Empire State
Weather Teases Corn Yet Scorches the Public
Weather may favor corn but dampens general well being as heat remains near record highs. Forecasters note scorching conditions strain daily life and health, urging caution despite potential crop gains.
Personal crisis reports dip this year amid costs
Statistics show fewer personal crisis reports this year than last. The reasons are unclear, with options including cheaper living or higher funeral expenses, a question each reader must consider.
Gate City notes lack of confession in party judgment
In a democratic exchange the party is said to never confess judgment, prompting Gate City to remark that the failure to confess stems from having no judgment to confess.
Iowa Press Comment Signals Rest From Politics Debate
The Davenport Times argues the public would welcome weeks of quiet from politics while the Des Moines Capital fears Speaker Cannon would be hissed if he visited Iowa to push a standpat tariff speech.
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Davenport Times
Des Moines
Cannon
Iowa
Iowa party chasm can be bridged with good grace
The Waterloo Reporter notes optimism that Iowa political divides can be narrowed if there is honest intent and sincere purpose. It urges temperate discourse and collaborative effort to heal partisan gaps.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Britt Tribune on Anti Republicanism in Re Republican Candidates
The Britt Tribune discusses what the Tribune has said about anti Republicanism in Republican candidates and what that stance means and implies for political discourse.
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the Tribune
Uncertain Nomination Repeats for Uncle Joe Cannon
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that Uncle Joe Cannon tolerates presidential nomination chatter from friends and neighbors, skipping the effort to refuse. The remark captures a familiar pattern of casual political backing in the era.
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Joe Cannon
Short Iowa Campaign Welcomed By Atlantic Telegraph
The Atlantic Telegraph praises a brief political campaign in Iowa saying the state has had excessive politics for five years and a rest is desirable.
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Atlantic Telegraph
Iowa
Gov Cummins Flagship of Iowa Republican Party
The Eldora Herald argues Congressman Hubbard's forced retreat mirrors Gov. Cummins dominance in Iowa Republicans and mockingly suggests declaring Cummins a king.
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Eldora Herald
Hubbard
Gov. Cummins
Republican Party of
Iowa
The
Herald
Speaker Cannon Tariff Speech Draws Cautious Reply
The Boone News notes Speaker Cannon’s tariff remarks and cautions that promoting such a platform will not elect the next President of the United States. It emphasizes skepticism about relying on Uncle Joe’s flat approach to gain broad support.
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The
Boone News
Cannon
Uncle Joe
United States
Tariff Debate Highlighted by Cedar Rapids Republican
A Cedar Rapids Republican cites Speaker Cannon to frame the campaign issue, saying the line contrasts a protective tariff with a revenue only tariff and underscores the political difference in the campaign.
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Cannon
Cedar Rapids
No Organized Belt Against Cummins Reported
The Glidden Graphic notes no formal organized opposition against Cummins within the Republican Party. It argues sulking is inevitable, as conventions cannot alter fundamental human nature.
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Cummins
Republican Party
Iowa Democrats Map Paths to Election Season
The Burlington Hawkeye notes August as the month Democrats pick their ticket, September for deciding to canvass, October for facing a tough fight, and November for fears realized as the election nears.
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Iowa
Progressive Press Riles Editors Over Cummins Campaign
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes that the progressive press, beyond securing nominations at Des Moines, continues to rub in their victory and offend editors opposed to Gov. Cummins while stressing needed support for the ticket in the coming November election.
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Waterloo Times-Tribune
Progressive Press
Des Moines
Senseless continuation of preconvention strife noted
The Times Tribune condemns ongoing clashes after the election clash, accusing the victorious faction of pursuing the defeated side with further aggression. The piece frames the post battle conduct as unnecessary and harmful to civic harmony.
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Times- Tribune
Gompers Urged to Accept Coolie Labor on the Canal
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald argues Gompers is wrong to object to coolie labor on the canal. It notes white and black men won't work as laborers and suggests Chinese workers could solve the labor shortage, implying protests should end.
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Dubuque
Inspiring Iowa Crop Prospects Glimpse
The Cedar Rapids Gazette muses that Iowa appears a vivid sight for the returning traveler. It asks if fields ever showed such promise, with granaries ready to yield, sun shining kindly on the old state and crop prospects pleasing the eye.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
Grand Old
Get Out. Iowa Republicans face pressure from progressives
Marion Register notes Iowa Republican Blythe should quit politics as Webster City Freeman urges. It argues Gov. Larrabee faces a hard race, with old guard Republicans rallying against progressive moves and demanding unity after past loyalties to Cummins and other leaders. Vox populi is cited as final.
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Marion Register
Blythe
Iowa
Webster City Freeman
Larrabee
Repubblicans
Cummins
Republican Party of
la Dickinson
Waterloo
Garfield
Vox Populi
Texas and the Black Soldiers
Chicago Chronicle urges restraint in the Brownsville incident near Fort Worth where colored troops and local citizens clashed. Maj. Penrose at Fort Brown reports control as the War Department investigates alleged shootings, with promises to protect citizens and black soldiers alike.
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Texas
Chicago Chronicle
Fort Worth
Brownsville
South
Texas National Guard
United States
Maj
Penrose
Fort Brown
War Department
Treating Wrong Disease with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An old medical ad argues many female complaints are uterine in origin rather than separate diseases. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe, tonic-based cure, claiming it relieves nervous symptoms, restores vigor, aids sleep, and eases stomach and bowel function. It also touts Pleasant Pellets for digestive health and nausea relief.
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Pierce
Night at Glenarm Estate and St Agatha two
The narrator observes a Gothic school near Glenarm House, meeting a line of students with a sister and a chaplain. A chase erupts as Morgan stumbles into Bates pursuing the caretaker, while a girl in a red tam o shanter argues with a clergyman about a message. The scene shifts to luncheon as a jaunty mood returns.
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Glenarm
Glenarm House
Morgan
Bates
Florida
California
Theresa
St. Agatha’s
The Girl and the Canoe Persimmon Scene
A narrator recalls discovering persimmons on a frost-bitten rind while Mr. Glenarm praises the fruit. Bates observes with quiet approval as the pulp yields a pleasing taste, his court-plastered strip visible during the moment.
Bates the Butler Faces Quiet Suspicion in Library
In a quiet scene at the estate, Bates feigns a minor injury after an encounter with a caretaker while the narrator contemplates Bates's loyalty. The narrator suspects Bates is a liar and has active enemies, planning to watch him for signs of disloyalty as the tale continues.
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Arica
Bates
Pickering
McKee declares candidacy for Muscatine clerk post
W S McKee announces in a Republican audience in Muscatine County his bid for the clerk's office, contingent on the Republican county convention decision. His statement frames the race as party driven and formalizes his candidacy groundwork.
Wiley and Ansley Enter Sheriff Race in Muscatine County
R J Wiley announces candidacy for sheriff of Muscatine County tied to the Republican county convention. N B Ansley also seeks the sheriff nomination. West Liberty Iowa August 10 1996.
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Muscatine County
Republican County Convention
N. B. Ansley
West Liberty
Candidate for Sheriff Seeks Republican County Convention Nomination
A candidate declares intent to seek the sheriff post subject to the Republican county convention's decision. The statement emphasizes party process and official nomination path.
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Republican County Convention
Goshen Township Republicans Meet to Choose Delegates
Goshen Township Republicans announce a caucus at Woodmen hall Atalissa on Saturday evening August 25 at 8 pm to select eight delegates to the county convention and nominate two candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees plus other business. C C Croxen Committeeman.
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Goshen
Woodmen Hall
Atalissa
Justice of the Peace
C. C. Croxen
Pike Township Caucus to Nominate Ticket Aug 25
Pike township republican voters meet at the city scale house in Nichols for 7 30 p m August 25 to select eight delegates to the Muscatine county convention on September 8 1906 and to nominate a full township ticket and transact other business as needed. J E Hesser Township Committee.
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Pike Township
City Scale House
Nichols
Muscatine
Wilton Township Caucus to pick delegates for Muscatine
Wilton township Republicans will meet in caucus at the Commercial Club rooms Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m to select fifteen delegates for the county convention at Muscatine on September 8 per order of Tp. Comm.
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Wilton Township
Commercial Club Rooms
Muscatine
Sweetland Republicans to Meet for Delegates at Mount Grove
The Republicans of Sweetland Township will convene at Mount Grove school house on Saturday September 1 at o'clock p m to choose nine delegates for the county convention and nominate a township ticket. J H Van Camp Com
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Sweetland
Sweetland Township
Mount Grove
J. H. van Camp
Com
Republicans of Bloomington Township Meet at Kalorama
The Bloomington township republicans will convene at Kalorama school house Saturday evening August 25 at 8 oclock to choose eight delegates for the county convention and conduct other lawful business. J C Stuart, Committeeman.
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Bloomington Township
Kalorama School House
J C. Stuart
Fruitland Township Republican Meet Seeks Delegates and Ticket
Fruitland township Republicans will convene at Lone Tree schoolhouse Thursday evening August 30 at 7 30 for selecting six delegates to the county convention and nominating a township ticket including two justice of the peace candidates two constables one assessor one clerk and three trustees. Theo Drake commissioner.
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Fruitland Township
Lone Tree School House
Justice of Peace
Theo. Drake
New Book Describes South Dakota Resources and Open West
A new descriptive book on South Dakota and its resources has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and the western territory opened by recent railroad extensions. The book can be mailed to any address for two cents postage. F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Lyman County
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Half Rates to Des Moines for Iowa State Fair
Iowa Central offers excursion tickets at one fare round trip for Des Moines Iowa fair August 24 to 31 1906. Return valid until September 1 1906. For details on rates and trains consult agents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Central
Masonic and Royal Orders Schedule for Mason City Groups
Society notes list regular meeting times for Masonic Mason City Lodge No 2 A F and A M first Tuesday each month W Scott W M S L Johnson secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convocation second Friday monthly W H McCoy M E H P Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday in Stein's music hall G P D Lezotte T I M S L Johnson recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 KT regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezotte B C W HH Graff recorder
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Iowa
A. F
A. M
A. W. Scott
W. M. S. L. Johnson
Washington
W. H. McCoy
M. E. H. P. S. L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. PD. Lezotte
Pocahontas Degree Meeting Notices
Romona Council No. 52 meets the first and third Fridays monthly at the Maccabee Hall. Isabelle J. Norton is Pocahontas, with William Cosgrove as Keeper of Records and Mrs. Jasper Nelson as Collector of Wampum.
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Romona
Maccabee Hall
Isabelle J. Norton
William Cosgrove
Jasper Nelson
Fraternal Lodges Schedule in Muscatine
Muscatine Lodge No. 5 meets Mondays at 7 30 p m at their hall Miriam Lodge No 27 D of H meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 30 p m Prairie Encampment No 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7 30 p m
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Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Court of Honor Meeting Notice for Muscatine Court 677
Muscatine Court No. 677 meets every Monday evening in Woodman hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. H. G. Schoenig serves as Chancellor and J. C. Coster as Recorder.
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Mtscatine Castle
Fisch's Hall
Fast Second Street
A. O. U. W. Fault Lodge No
Second Street
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Town Avenue
I. Kemptner
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Council No
FP. A. A
Shammo Building
East Second St
W. D. Bowlby
FE. P. Dar
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
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Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
J. M. L. Payne
M. P. Goff
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HW. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
M. C. Stanwood
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Fisch Hall
James McFirey
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Woonbine
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
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Cora McCoy
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
S. V. Cherioweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Major John
Grand Army OF the Republic
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Cora Barger
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