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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal announces its status as a member of the Associated Press and Iowa Evening Press Association. It details circulation dominance in Muscatine, delivery by carrier with weekly 10 cents, and annual mail and semi weekly rates for readers.
The Journal announces new agency offices in New York at 140 Nassau Street and Chicago at 750 Marquette Building with firms La Coste Maxwell and Payne Young in charge. It lists multiple city agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Morse Washburns Grocery W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's Grocery and notes telephone and facitorial offices in Mississippi Valley.
Republicans of Muscatine county Iowa appoint a delegate convention for September 8 1906 at 10 45 am in the Muscatine courthouse to choose candidates for county offices including representatives auditors treasurers clerks sheriffs recorders attorneys superintendents surveyors and coroner along with five supervisors. Delegates are allotted by township ward and by votes cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904 with totals listed for each area.
The piece urges united action by Iowa rural carriers to push for better roads. It notes annual concern over road quality, upcoming Des Moines meeting, and the government’s pledge to enforce rural free delivery road rules more strictly.
The government warns that rural delivery will be withdrawn if routes are not properly maintained. With 35 973 carriers covering 863 363 miles daily, communities risking service must keep roads passable and free of obstructions. Routes are not permanent and failures reflect local effort.
The essay critiques Cuba's post Spanish rule, blaming the Palma administration for unrest and arguing self government risks. It warns that unresolved insurrection could invite U.S. intervention to restore order, suggesting Cubans may need discipline before reestablishing responsible rule.
Leading state newspapers explain that the ballot now requires a cross opposite each candidate. Voters must mark every individual name regardless of ticket alignment.
The Des Moines Capital argues for building at least one good road in every county, east west north and south from Mississippi to Missouri. It asserts broad county roads would raise land values without an exorbitant cost.
In Illinois the public backed a candidate for state treasurer at the primary, but the state convention rejected the people's choice and nominated the repudiated candidate. The speaker questions the law and its fairness and implications.
The inquiry asks if Mr Bryan would accept Illinois votes if he ran as a Democrat. It notes Mr Sullivan remains party leader in Illinois and suggests the issue could be significant.
The New York state Democratic Party faces a dilemma choosing a nominee. If Hearst is the candidate they fear victory. if another figure is chosen they fear defeat. The party struggles with an unwinnable scenario and internal pressure.
A Maine judge ruled that suicide is not a crime meaning a person who takes their own life cannot be charged with murder. The decision centers on legal definitions of crime and accountability for self harming actions.
The Mason City Times-Herald notes Northern Iowa is gaining political influence. It cites the region as responsible for key GOP nominees and campaign leadership including Frank D. Woods of Estherville and Committeeman Converse of the fourth district.
The Washington Democrat voices sympathy for Mr. Bryan amid his dispute with Roger Sullivan. It brands Sullivan politically rotten and urges examining Tom Taggart’s conduct, arguing if either Sullivan or Taggart is guilty they should be removed, otherwise both should be left alone.
The Atlantic Telegraph questions who Republicans are and what republicanism means as John C. Kelly, a longtime Democrat and editor of the Sioux City Tribune, takes control of Gov. Cummins' campaign in Iowa's eleventh district.
The Keokuk Gate City reports progressives camping on Mr Jarnagin's trail in Blackhawk county and notes intolerance from the dominant faction extends beyond the eleventh district where Congressman Hubbard barely kept his seat after admitting sins. It calls this part of the so called harmony program.
The Creston Ad vertiser Gazette doubts public support for Cannon as president, noting Uncle Joe is acceptable but many younger men are equally qualified, making his nomination unlikely.
The Centerville Citizen notes both major parties incur identical campaign expenses with $1 contributions common to each committee. It raises the question of why one would choose a Democrat affiliation when both paths require similar funding.
The Cedar Rapids Republican condemns the flogging of women by military officers and questions whether Russian rulers are brutes. The piece casts blame on impunity for officers and critiques brutality in governance.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues the public needs the governor to endorse the platform so everyone can begin active organizing for the ticket. The call emphasizes swift mobilization and unified support from state leadership.
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes Republicans in the state would cast intelligent votes, but a campaign speech during the period is seen as altering voter judgment.
The Perry Chief quotes that there is discord elsewhere but Iowa corn ears for harmony. The Burlington Hawkeye notes that owing to the chapee in the election.
A Des Moines Capital editorial lauds the summer of Iowa as glorious while noting voters will make many marks in the upcoming November polling booth.
W S McKee announces his candidacy for clerk, subject to the Republican county convention decision in Muscatine County.
A trio of hopefuls announces for sheriff of Muscatine County pending Republican county convention decisions. R J Wiley N B Ansley and W R Rice declare candidacies from West Liberty Iowa dated August 10 1906.
Goshen Township residents will convene at Woodmen Hall in Atalissa on Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m to nominate eight delegates for the county convention and to place candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees on the slate, plus any other business. Co C Croxen Committeeman.
The Republican voters of Pike Township will meet in caucus at the Nichols city scale house on Saturday August 25 at 7 30 p m to select eight delegates to the Muscatine county convention on September 8 1906 and to nominate a full township ticket and address other business. J E Hesser Township Committeeman
Republicans of Fruitland Township will meet at Lone Tree school house Thursday evening August 30 at 7 30 for selecting six delegates to the county convention and placing in nomination a township ticket with two justice of the peace candidates two constables one assessor one clerk and three trustees and to transact such business as may come before it. Theo Drake Com.
Wilton township Republicans meet in caucus at the Commercial Club rooms on Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m to select fifteen delegates for the county convention at Muscatine on September 5 by order of the township committee.
The Republicans of Sweetland township will meet at Mount Grove school house on Saturday September 1 at 8 p m to elect nine delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket. J H Van Camp Com.
Bloomington township republicans will meet at Kalorama school house Saturday evening August 25 at 8 oclock to select eight delegates to the county convention and transact other business as may legally come before it. J C Stuart Committeeman.
The Republicans of Seventy-six Township will meet at No 4 Central School Aug 30 at 2 30 p m to select five delegates for the county convention in Muscatine Iowa Sept 8 1906 and to nominate a full township ticket and conduct other business. F A Runyon Two Com.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for nervousness and general ill health caused by poor digestion and thin blood. It claims to fortify the body, aid digestion, and prevent bronchitis or consumption, with testimonials to safety, non alcohol content, and a free extract pamphlet. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for liver and digestion.
Publication note indicates work published in 1905 by Bobbs Merrill Company. Copyright status referenced as Thousand Candles. No further plot or characters provided in readable text.
A narrator recalls spying on a skilled female canoeist, who rebukes him for eavesdropping and paddles away toward sunset. He watches her blade skim water, then follows as she disappears behind a peninsular harbor near the school grounds during a fading glow.
The narrator wanders a dark house on a moonlit night and overhears whispered voices plotting an unknown act. He destabilizes the conspiracy by startling the conspirators, then confronts Bates on the library balcony as Bates prepares candles and confirms the seven oclock hour.
A detailed critique of Charles Dana Gibson's drawing shows a central female figure as the captured conscience of the scene. The article analyzes the five male companions and the women, noting textures from silk to cashmere, chair design, and precise drawing of hands, praising Gibson's skill and lifelike poses.
The narrator suspects Bates may be forced into aiding a crime and questions his motives after a night rifle shot and a wood collision with Morgan. Bates lights candles, offers dinner, and tries conversation, betraying a guilty conscience while the case deepens.
Advertisement cites widespread kidney and bladder trouble in men over sixty due to enlarged prostate. Claims Foley's Kidney Cure corrects irregularities and has cured many elderly men. includes testimonial from 91-year-old Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri praising two bottles of the remedy. Havercampys Prescription Drug Store.
Fredonia details several visits across town with Mrs. Mary Carr of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Earl Bedwell of Cedar Bethel, and Mrs. Brown of Columbus Junction. It notes Mrs. J Chandler of Wapello and miscellaneous travels of Mrs. Jim Lee, Mrs. Mary Ann Whistler, and Gertrude McDaniel among others.
Indian Creek resident took supper at the George Solomon home. Cedar Bethel residents Mrs. H J Bedwell and Mrs. Earl Bedwell went to West Liberty for the fair. Jennie Bradt and Mr and Mrs Sam Bradt with two children returned home Tuesday after nearly four weeks with Mrs A Williams.
Richland Iowa locals report Mrs Bertha Reed of Ottumwa visiting her mother Mrs Jos Greelee. Mrs Payne Hinson returned from Butler with her sister and children. Verle Wade and Pearl Bristow came back from Sigourney after attending chautauqua. Addie Kinney visiting relatives in Hayesville. Mrs Dr Ewell's mother arrived for an extended visit. Anna Harlan Cecil and Nellie Symons drove to Fairfield. Ida Mills Minnie Bailey and Georgia Kent went to Kansas City. Charles and Isaac Davis of Woodburn IA visiting brother Gene Davis. Anna Alten returned from Sigourney.
A promotional notice outlines the Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley routes from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and to Boston via Vermont and Maine lines. It notes double track expansions Chicago Montreal and Montreal Portland, with fares and descriptive literature available on request from Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A. in Chicago.
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