Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal July 1907
Sworn statement shows total circulation 65 570 copies with detailed segment counts for daily runs and Sundays. Publisher I F D Throop signs the document with notary William R Jayne noting the August 12 1907 oath in Muscatine Iowa.
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Muscatine Journal
Es Roe Y Desk
Cannes
Irta
Sk Es
Aia Saraki
Nice Vassen
Ceensins
Sun
Pete Danke
Weiner
Basu Elas
F. D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
William R. Jayne
Senator Allison Announces Candidacy Amid Opposition Hopes
An Iowa announcement confirms Senator Allison's bid for reelection and notes expected opposition that may withdraw before primaries. The piece praises his long service and hopes he faces no intra party challenge as he seeks return to the Senate.
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Allison
Senate
Iowa
Nestor
Rockefeller Criticism and Public Perception in Chautauqua Talks
The Burlington Hawkeye notes that Mr Rockefeller faces criticism regardless of his statements. It argues he is neither a professional reformer nor a genuine progressive office seeker making Chautauqua speeches. The paper suggests sincere actions could lessen public reproach.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Rockefeller
Hawkeye
Ben Tillman
Dirty Golf Tarnishes Joliet Players in Tourney
The LaSalle Tribune reports Joliet golfers as the only team in a recent tournament to play dirty golf. While many Joliet players are regarded as fine gentlemen, others allegedly resorted to unsportsmanlike tactics when trailing, casting a shadow over the event and the sport's reputation.
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Scotland
LaSalle (I.) Tribune
Joliet
Chicago style crime trends under Sunday closing laws
The St. Louis police report contrasts 1996 arrests for drunkenness at 3,905 during Sundays with 1907 figures of 6,363 after enforcement tightened. The data raises questions about the law’s effectiveness and officer diligence in the Missouri metropolis.
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St. Louis
Missouri City
Man Drowns After Boat Ride on Lake Chicago
An elderly Chicago man took a young girl on a lake boat ride to frighten her. He rocked the boat, fell into the water and drowned. The girl was saved. The ending, though sad, is considered satisfactory.
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Chicago
Attorney General Warns New Ulm Mayor Over Saloon Policy
Minnesota Attorney General Young cautions Mayor Charles Silverton to close the saloon or face removal, recalling past actions tied to political figure Joseph Folk.
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Young
Minnesota
Charles Silverton
New Ulm
Joseph Folk
Moonshine Raiders Mistake Sparks Mountain Battle
Two groups of revenuers met at a moonshine still high in the mountains and opened fire on each other after mistaking the other party for moonshiners. The misread encounter led to a bloody clash judged avoidable by the first arrival.
Taft Attends Informal Breakfast Host by AP Report
Secretary Taft was the guest of honor at an informal breakfast yesterday afternoon, according to an Associated Press dispatch. The tale notes the light mood as Taft spoke and mingled with attendees before departing.
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Taft
Associated Press
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Buys Alton Road
Dispatches report the Toledo St. Louis and Western’s acquisition of the Alton road. The move prompts concern over potential trouble ahead and shifts in regional rail control.
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Toledo, St. Louis and
Western
Alton Road
Roosevelt likely to be renominated by Democrats says Washington paper
The Washington Democrat argues Roosevelt will secure renomination next year and unite the party. It claims no man can unify factions but Roosevelt and that Democrats see him as a Moses figure, with Bryan poised to beat other Republicans but the party split for Roosevelt.
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Washington Democrat
Roosevelt
Moses
Bryan
Taft Speech Praised by Republican Newspapers in Des Moines Capital
The Des Moines Capital reports Secretary Taft's speech is praised by nearly all Republican papers. It says the speech makes him a stronger presidential candidate and predicts his nomination. It urges Iowa Republicans to unite in supporting Taft early to aid the contest.
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Des Moines
Taft
Capital
Iowa
Standpatters Worry Over Corn Crop More Than Political Help
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican reports standpatters fret the corn crop worries exceed concerns about whether their aid will be welcome in next season's political campaigns.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines-Republican
Taft’s Midwestern Strength Tied to Roosevelt Inheritance
The piece argues Secretary Taft’s resilience in the middle west stems from inheriting Roosevelt era political capital. It contends Taft channels that legacy to bolster support in a region pivotal to New Deal style policies.
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Taft
Middle ‘West
Roosevelt
Reminiscences and Local Notes From Mulberry Street
Reminiscences recall Mulberry Street becoming respectable with grade changes and paving. Postmaster McCormick funds paving of his premises. Bartlett of Muscatine Island grows 46 acres of potatoes expecting 8,000 bushels. Two youths fined for a street fight before the mayor. Review notes Cal Towers winning drummer title with notable solo and encores.
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Mulberry Street
McCormick
Bartlett
Muscatine Island
Spencer
Light Guard Band
Cal. Towers
Young villains raid Wilton Road Sabbath school building
Forty years ago a mission Sabbath school under Methodist auspices on Wilton road near city was broken into by youths aiming to break a desk with books. The Advance, a new Congregational church organ from Chicago, is now published and subscription notices reach R. M. Burnett locally.
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Methodist Church
Wilton Road
Congregational Church
Advance
Chicago
R. M. Burnett
Doctors Tyler and Little Pay Funeral Bills After Picnic Death
Doctors Tyler and Little who treated John State after the fatal picnic paid their receipted bills. Many other donations were given for Mrs. State and children. Henry Climer's funeral drew a large crowd with pallbearers J. J. Hoopes I. A. Kerr Isaac Mauck B. F. Mull P. B. Speer and William Gordon. Rev. S. H. Parvin led services.
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Tyler and
Little
John State
Runaway Wagons Cause Property Damage in North Muscatine
A 30 year old report notes multiple runaway bread wagons. Kechler’s wagon was demolished, and Chris Ruckdeschel’s wagon followed a wild path from North Muscatine through Mulberry to Second Street, dumping a bread box and leaving the wagon as kindling before the horse was halted in Eckel’s lumber yard.
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Fateu
Kechler
Chris
Ruckdeschel
North
Muscatine
Mulberry
Second Street
Eckel
Peoria
Ill
Democrat
Quotations From Policies Comment on Presidential Fitness
The Marshalltown Times-Republican quotes policy discussion noting that a man remains capable and fit for the presidency. It asserts he has been weighed and found to have substantial strength and capacity suitable for the nation's leader.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Manson Journal Cites Roosevelt Popular Appeal Over Other Candidates
The Manson Journal notes Taft sympathizes with Roosevelt’s ideas more than other candidates, but contends the public desires Roosevelt himself. It stresses Roosevelt as the first president to challenge big corporations and suggests no successor would continue that approach.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Manson Journal
Gazette narrows Taft Bryan rift on government role
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues Taft’s attack on Bryan stems from partisan antagonism and that the two leaders are close on government fundamentals. It notes Bryan flirted with railroad government ownership but says that issue will not dominate next year.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Taft
Bryan
the Gazette
Taft Backed by West as Taft Loyalist Seen in Taft Support
The Boone News-Republican argues that if the Des Moines Register and Leader perceives Secretary Taft as a strong man aligned with the President it will join the west in broad support for Taft.
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The
Boone News-Republican
Des Moines Register and Leader
Taft
Republican doubts Cummins will run against Allison
The Cedar Rapids Republican says it does not believe Gov. Cummins will be forced to enter a senate race against Allison by the Mar shalltown Times Republican. It argues even his better nature will resist clamor from politicians seeking to use him to punish others.
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Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cummins
Allison
Taft Signals Support for Roosevelt in Speech
The Orange City Herald reports Secretary Taft voices a favorable view of Roosevelt in a speech, fueling speculation that he would not fault a Roosevelt nomination to succeed himself.
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The
Orange City Herald
Taft
Roosevelt
Runaway overturn injures J W Sywassink with head trauma
Ten years ago J W Sywassink and his son Henry were jolted by a runaway on Burling road two miles from the city while hauling lumber. The wagon toppled after the team frightened by boards, injuring Sywassink who was unconscious but stabilized after medical aid. The lumber and wagon were wrecked and the team fled before being recaptured.
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J. W. Sywassink
Lucas Grove
Burling
Smalley
Couple wed in Rock Island as homecoming plans unfold
The couple spent most of their lives in the area. The groom hails from Rock Island and works as an engineer on the C. R. I. & P. railroad. They begin a tour through western states, receiving many well wishes. After October 13 they will be at home in Rock Island Illinois.
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Rock Island
Rock Island, Il
Columbus City notes and social shuffles
R S S Johnson and E L Paschal attended the state fair in Des Moines. S C Allen moved a double crib for Jim Turkington. Mrs J A Super of Columbus Junction visited S C Allen. Tyler Stewart Van Vliet and family and Sean Hartman and family spent time at a lake north of the Junction. Ed McBride and wife from Ottumwa visited Lou Hartman. Miss Lillie Bancroft of Dow City visited her aunt Mrs Cunningham. A surprise party for Mr Foreman and daughter near town led to talk of moving to North Dakota after selling their farm to the Thomas boys. Typhoid fever sickens Clark Lester and Dessa Shabillion. other named locals are listed as ill. Mrs Lina, Mrs Sipe, Mrs Ben Outcomp, Mrs S C Allen also on the sick list. Nina Stratten and Rose Arning visited Washington on Wednesday. Bob Graff and wife of Muscatine were visitors Sunday.
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Columbus City
R. S&s. Johnson
E. L. Paschal
Des Moines
S.C. Allen
Jim Turkington
J. A. Super
Columbus Junction
S. C. Allen
Stewart van Vliet
Sean Hartman
Junction
Ed. McBride
Ottumwa
Lou Hartman
Lillie Bancroft
Dow City
Cunningham
Mr. Foreman
North Dakota
Thomas Boys
Clark
Lester
Dessa Shabillion
Linn
Sipe
Ben Outcomp
Nina Stratten
Rose Arning
Washington
Bob Graff
Muscatine
The Torpid Liver and the Golden Medical Discovery
An old medical advertisement argues a torpid liver stems from poor nutrition and should be treated by improving digestion first. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non secret glyceric extract that restores stomach activity and purges poisons to relieve liver burdens.
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Pierce
Hereafter Parties to Use Proper Names in Tickets
The Marion Register reports a shift in policy urging party tickets to appear under the correct names Republican Democratic Prohibition and Progressive. The note emphasizes clarity for voters and aligns with upcoming ballots.
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Marion Register
Tariff Debate Cited by Dubuque Times Journal
The Dubuque Times Journal notes that Iowa tariff revisionists opposed to Taft will face greater difficulty justifying their stance.
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Iowa
Taft
The
Dubuque
Gov. Hughes Not Named on Winning Card for Next Year
The Waterloo Courier notes that Governor Hughes’s name does not appear on the winning slate for the upcoming year. Local officials and voters await official confirmation as candidates and party lines are clarified.
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Waterloo
Gov. Hughes
Kathryn Atalissa Bride Weds A J Flaherty At Hayes Home
Kathryn Atalissa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Hayes, married A J Flaherty at the Hayes home in Atalissa Ia on the evening of August 21 The ceremony was conducted by Father Kirkpatrick of Wilton with Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by Mrs Ray Beeson Attendants included Manzaret Gorman and Will Hayes flower girls Alice Sullivan and Harriet Tullis and a three course supper followed the congratulations
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Father Kirkpatrick
Wilton
Miss Mayes
The Bronco Kid Faces Queen of the Dance Hall Rumor
In a tense scene on the steamer and afterward, rumors about Judge Chester’s niece Mrs. Chester and the dancer Glenister inflame the Bronco Kid. Cherry Malotte and Champion clash as Glenister provokes jealousy, and the Kid reveals hidden torment before departing.
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Bronco
Chester
Cherry Malotte
Glenister
Champion
Dawson
Glenister's risky night stirs crowd at gambling hall
Cherry Malotte overhears talk of Glenister's luck turning the Black Jack mame and the casino crowds surge toward the roulette table. Inebriated gamblers crowd the hall while officials and players push to stake on Glenister's fortune.
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Cherry Malotte
Glenister
McMaster
Virginia City
Cherry
Mexico Muliins
Night card heat erupts in a bank run and bets
Mullins boasts a nineteen pass streak with no losses as a high stakes game unfolds. A crowd floods the room, a stranger with bank notes hovers near Cherry and Mexico, and the scene closes with the promise of more to come.
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Mullins
Black Jack Bank
Cherry
Mexico
Woman's Appeal Promises Home Cure For Rheumatism
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers of South Bend Indiana offers a free home treatment that claims to cure rheumatism and related pains by removing uric acid from the blood. The notice asserts no climate change is needed and requests interested readers to write for proof and a mailed remedy.
Muscatine County Sealed Proposals for Court House
Muscatine county Iowa invites sealed bids for materials and labor to build a new fireproof court house. Proposals due September 26 1907 at 2 pm. Plans by architect Joseph E Mills Detroit Michigan. Deposit bonds and checks required with bid. county may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Joseph E. Mills
Washington Arcade
Detroit
Michigan
Board of County Supervisors
Court House
A. S. Lawrence
W. H. Fishburn
Fraternal Bankers Reserve Meets Monthly at Woodman Hall
Fraternal Bankers Reserve holds meetings on the first and third Wednesdays at Woodman Hall. All in good standing are requested to attend. William Appel is prelim, J B Vanatta secretary, Charles Lockwood banker.
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Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Sp.m
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Woodbine Camp No. 142 Royal Neighbors meeting notice
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed are Mrs Kate Dunker Oracle Mrs Kate Parvin Recorder and Mrs Cora Mecoy Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing are always welcome.
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Iowa
LOPGE
A. W. Scott
W. M. L. Johanson
Washington
W. H McCoy
M. E. Hi
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Sieims Wusic
G .D. Lesotte
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
G. D. Lezotte
W. H. Graft
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Oracle
Kate Parvin
Cora Mecoy
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hell On
Iowa Arenua
W. Chenoweth
Mra
A. C. Hopkinson
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post Meet Dates
The G A R Shelby Norman Post No 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R ball on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander A B Reamer Adjutant Gus Schmidt.
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Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Ball
East Second Street
A. B. Reamer
Gus. Schmidt
Court of Honor Meeting Notice Muscatine Woodman Hall
Muscatine Court No 677 invites visiting members to Monday evening sessions at Woodman hall. H G Schoenig serves as chancellor and J C Coster as recorder.
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Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Muscatine Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly
SP. C. ELMS MUSCATINE LODGE No. 304 ELKS meets Mondays at Elks Hall 122 Iowa avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visiting Elks welcome. Dr H Johnson Dean BR W Richards Secretary. MUSCATINE HOMESTEAD No. 336 meets Wednesdays in Yeoman hall over Jacob Fisch Sons hardware East Second Street. J M L Payne Foreman Mrs E C Ingraham Correspondent. MUSCATINE AERIE No. 815 meets Tuesdays at 8 in Fagie Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors welcome. W C Towers W P John P Breen Sec.
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SP. C. Elms Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. Oo
ELKS
Elks Hall
Iowa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
H. Johnson Dean
W. W. Richards
Muscatine Aeri
Fagie Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P. John P. Breen
Local Fraternal Lodges Schedule Meetings
O E S Electa Chapter No 22 meets second and fourth Mondays monthly led by Mrs Fannie Relmcke W M and Mrs August Othmer Beck y. Muscatine Lodge No 5 meets every Monday at 7 30 pm at their hall. Miriam Lodge No 27 D of H meets second and fourth Friday evenings at 7 30 pm. Prairie Encampment No 4 meets on first and third Fridays at 7 30 pm.
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O. E
Fannie Relmcke
W. M
August Othmer
Beck'y
Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
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Wilton Junction
John R. H. Latchaw, A. M
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I. O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe
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T. M. Balk
Br. H. Johnson
Deana
Sachem M. P. Gof
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East Second St
Alfred Moore
Il’res Bh
Pocahontas
Romona Council No
Maccabee Hall
Emil Kran
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Modero Woodmen of America
Woodmen Ball
Olds’ Block
W. &. Asulon
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Bend City
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Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
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Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
Eagle Lodge No
K. P. Hall
W. F. Schoenig
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. RB. Reuling
W. F. Bliven
J. Carska
F. K. Sawyer
M. Hughes
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