Journal masthead notes publishers and editor
The Journal lists W. L. Lane as publisher and F. D. Throop as managing editor in its masthead.
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W. L. Lane
F. D. Throop
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
5
Newspaper Subscription Rates
Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly ten cents. Monthly and annual options listed include daily by mall at three dollars per year and semi weekly at one dollar fifty cents per year.
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Daily Journal
Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Peyne and Young in charge.
Local City Stores Named for Reader Convenience
The Journal lists area merchants and streets to aid readers. East Hill, Clay Kneese Grocery, Fast 2nd street. Seth Muscatine, Morse Washburn's grocery. End of street car track. W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store. Hershey avenue. Kecklerville, Chayka's grocery. West Muscatine, Sharrar's grocery.
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the Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Sworn Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal July 1905
Publisher I W L Lane declares the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 5,210 copies in July 1905 with average and total counts, detailing distribution across offices and dates. He swears to the accuracy of the report and circulation figures.
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Muscatine Journal
I. W. L. Lane
Good Man Nominated James McKinney for Illinois District
The fourteenth district Republicans nominate James McKinney of Aledo for state office. He is praised as intelligent and loyal with strong local support from Mercer County and across the river near Muscatine. Rock Island pledges unanimous backing after McKinney wins a majority on the Bushnell convention ballot.
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Fourteenth
Illinois
James McKinney
Aledo
Mercer County
Muscatine
Charles H. Deneen
Hancock
Bushnell Convention
McKin
Rock Island County
Allen
McKinney
Illinois Congressman Acknowledged as Leading Republican Noted for Service
A prominent Illinois politician, long a Republican leader, is praised for integrity and broad statewide support. He has held multiple state offices and is expected to give the fourteenth district strong representation, with election viewed as practically certain due to the district's Republican leaning.
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Congress
Illinois
Fire demolishes Letts business block. town vows rebuilt
A severe fire in Letts near Muscatine destroyed a central block and left charred embers. Residents and bucket brigades fought the blaze despite limited resources, and the community hopes for a quicker rebuild with a sturdier business block.
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Letts
Muscatine
West Liberty Fair Draws Strong Crowd Despite Rain
The West Liberty fair enjoyed success amid poor weather with good racing on a half mile track and large crowds on Friday. Officials note high quality exhibits and pride in the event, while Muscatine residents seek similar pleasures in nearby towns.
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West Liberty
Wilton
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
West Liberty Fair
New York Board of Health Exposes Schoolchild Ills
Investigations over the past year show that of nearly 14 000 city school children examined by physicians more than 6 000 suffer from treatable diseases. Skin issues swollen glands deformities hearing and sight problems heart and nervous conditions are common. The study uses 160 inspectors and plans monthly exams with a card index system.
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New York Board of Health
New York
Health Board
Steps to compel parents to seek medical care for children
Authorities urge action to ensure children reported as needing medical attention receive proper care. Authorities may compel parents to arrange treatment and monitoring to protect minor health and safety.
Iowa Press Comment on Funk Shaw Quote
The Waterloo Reporter questions Funk's attribution disparaging Secretary Shaw as a presidential candidate. The paper notes reporters err in quotes and argues Shaw as Roosevelt successor is a joke, likely to be appreciated where Shaw is best known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
A. B. Funk
Shaw
Funk
Iowa
Roosevelt
Vinton Eagle Sees Cummins as Restive Radical Figure
The Vinton Eagle argues Gov. Cummins would curb radicalism in a Chicago reciprocity speech if in contact with ex Gov. Packard. It says Cummins is prone to radicalism and restiveness when his views aren’t adopted by the public, and that conservative circles avoid consulting him.
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The
Vinton Eagle
Cummins
Packard
Chicago
the Eagle
Cummins Third Term View Supports Renewal
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues a third term for Cummins would be a beacon and joy compared with potential successors. It notes Cummins talks a lot and veers, but praises virtues not found in those suggested as successors.
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Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelts face rumors tied to Sulu sultan tale
The Washington Democrat quotes a Philippine report claiming the sultan of Sulu proposed to Miss Alice Roosevelt. The piece notes the embarrassment and questions how such gossip would look if directed at the president's daughter.
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Roosevelts
Washington Democrat
Philippines
Sulu
Alice Roosevelt
Legislature may ease newspaper railway advertising payments
The Iowa City Republican notes that removing the obligation for newspapers to accept railway transportation as payment for advertising would greatly aid newspapers and is urged as a beneficial reform.
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Iowa City Republican
Rivalry Among Reformers Sparks Rabid Utterances
The Des Moines Capital notes a persistent rivalry among professional reformers to craft the most rabid and astounding expressions, highlighting the ongoing clash of rhetoric and zeal in reform circles.
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Des Moines
Commerce Analogy Highlights Trade and Neighborly Relations
The Marshalltown Times-Republican states that global commerce resembles neighborly trade. It argues both sides profit from good terms and mutual purchases, warning against selling nothing while buying everything.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Four year terms eyed for county officers proposal
The Dubuque Times argues that voters should have an early chance to correct a mistaken county officer selection, advocating for four year terms to enable timely accountability.
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The
Dubuque
Cedar Falls Gazette names folk leaders then teases bigger political showdown
The Cedar Falls Gazette praises Folk La Follette and Cummings as current luminaries while hinting at a forthcoming major gathering of state leaders that could eclipse their prominence.
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la Follette
Cummings
The
Cedar Falls Gazette
Bryan Paid Over $200 for Hour Speech at Chau Tauqua
The Washington Press reports that Mr. Bryan received more than $200 for an hour’s talk at the Washington Chau tauqua and that the value of the address was judged not intrinsically worth ten cents.
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Washington Press
Bryan
Washington Chautauqua
Lane's Governorship Stock Soars in Times-Herald Outlook
The Mason City Times-Herald states Joe Lane's gubernatorial bid appears strong and will see legislative support in every aspect. The remark highlights growing confidence in Lane's campaign and the bill's chances.
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Joe Lane
Mason City Times-Herald
Waterloo Senator Titus Pushes Biennial Election Changes
The Waterloo Reporter discusses Senator G M Titus of Muscatine proposing to extend terms and stagger elections under the biennial plan. He suggests one half of county and township incumbents hold two extra years and all terms extend from two to four years to reduce ballot size and avoid a total office change at once.
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Waterloo
G. M. Titus
Muscatine
Iowa
Titus
Four Year Terms in County Offices Opposed by Reporter
The Reporter contends two year terms suit readers in Black Hawk County better. It argues the push for four-year terms from reformers would distance office holders from the people and weaken accountability. The piece notes abolition of annual elections already occurred and stresses voters can re elect competent officials every two years.
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Lowa
Titus
Blackhawk County
One Generation of Pullmans and Moral Decay
Sioux City Tribune reflects on George M. Pullman’s death and his daughters’ marriages, arguing that wealth and “smart set” life foster drinking and loss of moral stamina. It blames early American elites for corrupting youth and urges pure homes to preserve family names.
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Sioux City Tribune
George M. Pullman
America
Pullman
Rights of a Newspaper upheld by Kansas supreme court
The Kansas supreme court affirms the right of newspapers to publish news from a trial, reversing a lower court that sought to enjoin reporting and arraign reporters. Judge Madden had ruled in favor, and the high court concurs, stating judicial proceedings are public and the people have a right to know.
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Waterloo
Kansas Supreme Court
Court of Original Jurisdiction
Madden
Lyon County
Supreme Court
Fourth Estate
Plan of Titus Stirring Iowa Election Reform Debate
Cedar Rapids Gazette discusses Senator Titus proposing to abolish elections in Iowa and set four year terms for all officials. It notes his stepwise calls for elections every four years and longer terms, predicting subsequent moves would crowd candidates from the ballot.
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Titus
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Forbidden Love and Loyalty in a London Drawing Room
A tense scene unfolds in a luxurious drawing room where Karloff and a count discuss passion and honor. The woman challenges propriety while the count reveals a plot to win a daughter’s hand through coercion, risking exposure and ruin as a dangerous interlude drives toward a dire decision.
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Washington
Karloff
de Banville
Rose
Orward
Orty
Colonel Annesley
Annesley
Mrs. Chadwick
Tomorow
Polly Primrose at the Grand This Friday
Amusement notices announce Polly Primrose a wartime love story to be staged at the Grand on Friday September 1. The drama unfolds near the Virginia border with spies and national tensions as Lee plans descent, mixing romance and comedy through Miss Carol Arden’s performance as the puzzling beauty.
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Polly Primrose
Washington
National Capitol
Lee
Polly
Carol Arden
Fry
Greene's Public Support Highlighted in Impersonation Sketch
The article notes Miss Greene's portrayal and the strong backing she receives. It emphasizes the pride she might feel in the support from her audience and peers.
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Miss Greene
Cured of Brights Disease by Foley's Kidney Cure
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New Zealand says after twelve years of kidney disease and failing remedies four bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He reports frequent urination brick dust and slimy substances before treatment and credits the product with saving his life sold by Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.
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Bright
Geo. A. Sherman
Lisbon
Red Mills
Lawrence Co
N. Z
Foley
Havercamp
That Little Swede at the Grand stars Emily Erickson Greene
The play That Little Swede by John Crittenden Webb comes to the Grand on Tuesday August 29 with Miss Emily Erickson Greene as Lena Anderson. Her natural acting and gentle personality are highlighted as key魅 factors drawing the audience.
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John Crittenden Webb
Hampton & Hopkins
Emily Erickson Greene
Lena Anderson
Miss Greene
Low Rate Excursion to St Paul Minneapolis 1905
The Iowa Central will run a Saturday excursion to St Paul Minneapolis on September 9 1905. Special train leaves Eriek at 7 52 p m arrives Minneapolis 8 15 a m and St Paul 8 50 a m Sunday morning. Round trip 4 50 with return validity to Sept 12 1905. Routes include Lakes Minnetonka Harriet Calhoun Como Park Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling. See tickets for details.
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St. Paul-Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Erick
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnetonka
Harriet
Calhoun
Como Park
Minnehaha Falls
Fort Snelling
Wildwood
Indian Mound Park
Stillwater
Twin Cities
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