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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
3
The Journal Printing Co announces the Daily Journal as the official paper of city and county with Associated Press membership. It details publication frequency, delivery method, and subscription rates for daily and semi weekly editions.
The Journal lists its New York Office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge and its Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge. It names agency points across the city including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street and Morse Washburn's Grocery Find of street car track W Cc A Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's Grocery.
Fragmentary text lists Bell business and editorial offices and a Mississippi Valley reference. Likely notes on telephone exchanges, office locations, and network coverage, with no clear event or outcome.
The Republican delegates of Muscatine county Iowa plan a county convention on September 5 at 10 45 a m at the Muscatine courthouse to nominate candidates for county offices including Representative Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Attorney Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and five Supervisors The district representation is based on township ward delegates and 29 votes or more from the 1904 Roosevelt vote by precinct and ward mappings
The Muscatine public is warned by Henry Clews and Company about a stock price surge driven by big operators. They warn that dividends and rosy forecasts may push prices up and then collapse, leaving small investors with losses as the market reacts.
Analysts warn that base figures appear dubious and risk rises with higher levels. Amid undue optimism the facts are ignored. The prudent course is to allow market manipulators to operate unchallenged.
In Portland Maine Senator Beveridge argues farm animal values rose from 2.99 billion to 3.68 billion under Roosevelt, with farm property up 6.13 billion in five years. He ties farmer prosperity to manufacturing growth, wage increases, and law enforcement, claiming equal laws aid workers and the nation.
Consul Mahin of Nottingham reports that public optimism spreads to Britain with rising hotel business and fewer failures in early 1906. He notes plans for a transatlantic cable, new fog signal at Needles, shifts in livestock, growing horse numbers, and booming Nottingham lace and net trades with overseas markets.
A brief note records stipends paid to unemployed individuals and to incapacitated members, detailing disbursement actions and eligible recipients in the community aid program.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette praises bolters who leave a party ticket over conscience. It argues such leaders have given better party leadership and, in the long run, better government, and that principled defectors are not a menace to good government.
The Fairfield Ledger cautions Republicans pushing a primary law not to expect total fairness. It notes that caucuses and primaries cannot be made more honest than their participants, implying inherent limits to reform.
The Manson Journal declares that every man who bolts the Republican state ticket acts for corporate control. It argues that there is no middle ground, labeling supporters as for clear politics or for corporate influence, and urges a choice.
The Clinton Herald notes the governor’s decision not to write a letter of acceptance places some doubtful Republicans in a difficult stance and leaves their votes uncertain. It suggests locating himself might have been wiser in the end.
The Ottumwa Courier questions the choice of leaders after Shaw spoke Cannon followed and Roosevelt wore the cap. It asks where a man who stood his ground and faced risks can be found to lead safely, implying uncertainty about the next strong figure to follow.
The Waterloo Courier states it uses the label copperhead only for anti Cummins factionists who knife the governor under cover while claiming loyalty to the Republican party.
The Keokuk Gate City argues the Democratic Party grows restless and mischievous during periods of high national prosperity, suggesting a condition of unease in such times.
The Centerville Citizen argues the governor must keep a firm stance and not waver if he hopes to win the support of the state’s staunch Republican voters.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican reports the party seeks voter verdict on its actions and inactions, framing the call as a request for public judgment on past deeds and omissions.
The Little Rock Free Lance calls Mr. Hubbard a mighty fine man with much ability but notes he is not a past master in the political game.
The Davenport Times reports the President has enunciated a tariff platform aimed at uniting all factions of the Republican party. The proposal seeks broad support across party lines and signals a cohesive economic policy.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes that the inner story of Waterloo primaries has largely avoided public print, suggesting much truth remains untold.
The Boone News notes Captain Rathbun had little to lose and is not even a good loser, reflecting on his temperament or reaction amid events.
W S McKee declares he is a Republican candidate for Muscatine County clerk subject to the Republican county convention decision.
West Liberty Iowa August 10 1906 announces R J Wiley and N B Ansley as candidates for the office of sheriff of Muscatine county under the Republican county convention. Both names appear in a joint political notice from the era naming contenders for the sheriff's post.
A candidate announces entry for the office of sheriff subject to the decision of the county Republican convention. The statement names intent and party affiliation while signaling formal participation in upcoming party proceedings.
The Republicans of Fruitland Township meet Thursday evening August 30 at 7 30 to select six delegates for the county convention and nominate a township ticket with two justices of peace two constables one assessor one clerk and three trustees plus other business. Theo Drake Commissioner
The Republicans of Seventy six Township will meet at No 4 Central School House on Thursday August 30 at 2 30 p m to select five delegates for the county convention in Muscatine Iowa September 8 1906 nominate a full township ticket and handle other business. F A Runyon Two Com.
Montpelier Township Republicans meet in caucus at Pine Mills on Saturday September 1 at 1 oclock pm to select four delegates for the Muscatine county convention on September 8 1906 nominate a full township ticket and handle other business. J Welsch Township Chairman.
The Republicans of Sweetland Township will meet at Mount Grove Schoolhouse on Saturday September 1 at 8 p.m. to select nine delegates.
J. H. Van Camp serves as committee member endorsing a township ticket at the county convention.
Moscow Township Republicans meet at Moscow on Friday August 31 at 8 o clock to elect five delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket per order committee
The Saturday Journal notes Fred Beach achieved a hole in one on the local course with a 170 yard hole, revised from 154 yards due to dry conditions. The feat surpasses previous local marks by 53 yards and is near the longest recorded holes in one stroke seen in Chicago and cited sources.
Edna Burgess underwent throat examinations by Dr. O Haver and Dr. Reynolds of Aledo and had her tonsils removed. The operation also removed the tonsils of two older Vetter children and all are recovering well. A boy from Mitchell’s family nearly drowned after a rainstorm near Camp Erick. Josie McAfee visits then plans Colorado return. Soldiers and Sailors reunion held at New Boston with attendees from Millersburg. Dr M O’Haver visited wife in Muscatine.
Geo Trieschmann and wife visit Cedar Rapids friends for the week. Woodmen picnic attendance at Ka lona. Mrs Curt Steninger burial in Wellman. family formerly residents of Wellman now in Muscatine. Chautauqua campers, lectures at Sigourney, and area shopping trips noted. Gus Klockenfeger buys Wellman opera house, plans new brick building replacing unsafe structure.
Dandley Allen returned from a ranch posting at a newspaper office last week. J. L. Meeks visited Washington last Friday. J. L. Stevens and daughter Edith of Iowa City spent Saturday with relatives. Epworth League met at Mrs. M. A. Tener’s home for their monthly business session. Josephine Mary leaves for Cedar Rapids to work at Lyman Bros. millinery. Bert Dice of West Liberty visited Riverside over Sunday. Many locals attended the Washington Chautauqua. Paul McChee of West Union visited his grandmother, Mrs. L. McChee. An invitation dance was hosted by the dancing club in the opera house Wednesday evening. Mrs. G. W. Godlove has been seriously ill the past week.
A vintage ad claims Fire Under Water is less surprising than the quick pleasant curative effects of Dr King's New Life Pills. It promises guaranteed relief and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller with a price of 25 ets.
The narrator detects deliberate hiding in Woodward's Glenarm House rooms as burglars probe walls with hammer marks. He stores a pistol and contemplates Larry Donovan while Bates serves a notable baked ham. A guilty memory at St Agatha's weighs on him as moonlit woods beckon.
The narrator hides in the shadow of a pillar near St. Agatha's as a moonlit figure taps along a wall with a hammer. He recalls a similar sound from Glenarm House and suspects the wall is under scrutiny while waiting for a disclosed purpose.
In Desperate Straite many could be cured by Dr King s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds. Available at Haver camp s Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents and 1.00.
Miss Belle Long and Mrs. John Starr of Williamsburg visit S. E. Cole in Ardon. Downer & Schwin ship lumber and cement. Legler & Will send hogs to Chicago. The Ardon team beats Muscatine 14 to 12, with local residents making frequent trips and noting ongoing community activity.
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00. Liberal stop over privileges. For rates and details call agents or address A. B. Cutts G. P. and T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday evening each month. Washington Chapter No 4 R B A M meets the second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Ravel and Select Masters convenes third Thursday monthly at Stein’s music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 E T holds regular conclaves on the third Wednesday monthly.
Romona Counch No 52 holds meetings on the first and third Fridays each month at Macecaber Hall Pocahontas. Isabelle Norton, Pocahontas, presides as Keeper of Records William Cosgrove and Collector of Wampum Mrs Jasper Neleon are named officials.
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