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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1903

Page

3

Daily and Semi Weekly Delivery Rates Listed

A newspaper notices carrier and reader pricing with daily and semi weekly options. Rates show 10 cents per week for weekly delivery and 33.00 for annual options, with 1.50 listed in the range.

Marlborough and New York offices split leadership

Representatives from Washington Bureau report Frank J Stillman leads Marlborough while La Coste and Maxwell run the New York office at 140 Nassau Street. Chicago office at 948 Marquette Building is under Payne and Young.

Washington Marlborough Frank J Stillman New York Ofice Nassau Street la Coste & Maxwell Chicago Marquette Payne & Young

Journal Agencies List for City Newsstand Pickups

The Journal announces agency locations in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washbern's grocery and Ene of street car track where extra papers will be on sale each night. Regular subscribers missing delivery can obtain papers at these agencies.

Journal Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sharrar’s Grocery South Muscatine Morse Washbern’s

Phillips Turn Sparks Iowa Gubernatorial Feud

The Ottumwa Courier quotes Tom Phillips saying Sullivan has little chance of election after voting for Cummins two years ago. Phillips, once a candidate for the same office, now implies Sullivan could influence coal miners as Whitebreast Fuel Mines superintendent to balance the score. The piece notes the futility of meeting Tom to discuss the matter.

J. B. Sullivan Creston A. B. Cummins T. J. Phillips Ottumwa Tom Phillips Sullivan Whitebreast Fuel Company Iowa

Chaperons and the Rule of Respect for Girls

A Burlington Hawkeye opinion argues against spanking infants and discusses chaperons for girls prompted by a Muscatine inquiry. It urges parents to know companions, limit teen outings, and require girls to maintain personal dignity and self respect to avoid compromising situations.

Burlington Hawkeye

Guaranteed Cure for Liquor and Narcotic Habits

Powerful claim by Dr. F Warren Lanoix offering permanent cures for morphine cocaine laudanum and liquor habits in 3 to 10 days with no payment until cured. Sanitarium basis in Kansas City Missouri promises nerve restoration and increased sexual powers, with confidential correspondence and testimonials available.

West F. Warren Lanoix Lanoix Medical Company Forest Avenue Kansas City

Equal Ground for Mothers and Daughters in Young Women Matters

The text urges mothers and daughters to unite and share interests and concerns. It stresses that a young woman’s association with a young man should be a mutual matter and approached on common ground to foster unity and respect.

Ohio asserts Kansas City platform as party expression

Ohio follows Iowa in backing the Kansas City platform as the official party expression until a new platform is chosen. A convention boss leads Ohio, Tom Johnson, while Iowa’s czar is Judge Wade.

Ohio Iowa Kansas City Tom Johnson Judge Wade

Carrie Nation Signs for Ten Nights in a Bar-room

Carrie Nation signs a contract to star in the production Ten Nights in a Bar-room, a stage adaptation noted with a wry remark that the title alone suggests a rowdy theme.

Carrie Nation

Bryan’s Ohio Call Brings a Smile to His Face

When Bryan heard from Ohio he smiled. if not, there should have been a smile. The remark hints at relief or satisfaction connected to an Ohio communication.

Bryan Ohio

Des Moines Register Defends Sullivan as Free Trader

Iowa Press Comment in the Des Moines Register and Leader contends Mr. Sullivan is a free trader despite Judge Thayer's disclaimer. It notes Sullivan in Chicago urged that the protective policy is doomed and that its last vestige will be struck from statute books.

Des Moines Register and Leader Henry George

Statement on the labor of Black workers in solving racial issues

The Keokuk Gate City argues that a law abiding Black person who works six days a week, saves a little each month, and uses earnings wisely is doing more to solve the Negro problem than all the orators and editors in the United States.

Keokuk Gate City United States

It Is Time to Start Building Good Roads

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil urges action on the good roads movement saying talk is easy, but real progress requires work and effort.

Good Roads Movement Council

Roosevelt's Possibilities as a Preacher Mentioned

The Boone Republican editorial notes President Roosevelt would have made a great success as a preacher, predicting strong moral leadership and public speaking impact had he chosen that path. The piece emphasizes Roosevelt's personal charisma and persuasive ability.

Roosevelt Boone Republican

Mayor Knott Faces Bachelor Labor Critics

In an interview from Hammond Indiana mayor Knott argues bachelors drive big strikes and urges a tax on bachelors. He links lack of family ties to radical agitation and claims married workers deserve better treatment in securing jobs. He cites statistics and cites the influence of independent counselors on labor movements.

Knott Hammond Ind Anchorage

Prairie chickens near extinction warned by Grant township visitor

A Grant township visitor reports returning from a hunt with 17 prairie chickens saved from over a hundred birds sighted last year. He notes widespread hunting, guns heard in multiple directions, and fences hindering pursuit of hunters. If potting continues, prairie chicken may vanish from this area in a few years.

Bancroft Register Grant Township

From Wapello to Millersburg Local News Roundup

From Springdale Iowa Aug 28 updates on social visits church activities and school opening. Notable items include West Branch residents dinner at Geo Tatum and Mae Morrison and siblings visiting Mae Leonard, Junior Endeavor organized, Junior hints of West Liberty fair ribbons, and the burial of George Tyler in Springdale cemetery.

Springdale E. Tatum West Branch Geo Cynthia Enlow Ed. Negus Warren Oxley W. E. Powall Lydit Negus Nebraska Negus Branson Mannie Thomas Ed. Heald and Son Chicago C. E. Mather Norway Wm. Mather Cuba J. S. Fawcett Maxson Will Branson Montour Lou J. S. Fawcett and Son Julia Jennie Leonard Walnut J. L. Corker L. L. Erb Corker West Liberty Fair W. A. Phelps E. Fogg George Tyler West Liberty

Rain Delays Depot Talk in Fredonia Ja

The community welcomes finally arriving rain while debating rumors the depot may close and the area become a prepaid station. Local residents report farming activity and everyday tasks such as home improvements and social visits.

Local Notes on Homes and School Renovations

Letts residents spent Thursday with hometown visitors. Mrs. Chas. Brown and Isreal Rabenall plan a cow barn for Mrs. Chapman. Uncle Jesse Wagner weakens with summer illness. A. W. Kulp updates Oscar Crull’s house bay window and recently traveled to Haskins on business. John Mulligan to Cotter as section crew head. Schoolhouse renovation set. classes begin Sept 7 with Mr. Moore of Columbus City as principal and Miss Ida Chown of Cone as primary teacher.

John Mulligan Cotter Moore Columbus City Ida Chown Cone

Funeral for Miss Mary E. Drake Held at West Liberty

The Aug 28 funeral for Mary E. Drake, 38, at the West Liberty M E church home on Fifth and Calhoun featured Rev. Newsom, favorite psalms, and music by Daisy Johnson and Etta Hildebrand. Drake, organist and music teacher, died Aug 25, with pallbearers named. Oakridge cemetery burial.

West Liberty Mary E. Drake Fifth and Calhoun Streets J. EB. Newsom W. C. Addieman E. G. H. Byers Daisy Johnson Etta Hildebrand Epworth League and Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church King’s Daughters George Worrall Browne W. D. Ady R. C. Wagner Lucy Oakridge Erwin Aikens T. V. Fish and Grandson Belle Plain Mesdames Satterthwaite Warriner Fourth Columbus

The Flaming Arrow at Grand Opera House Saturday

Lincoln J. Carter presents The Flaming Arrow a romantic drama at Grand Opera House on Saturday August 29. The lavish production includes western scenery a band of Indians horses and donkeys and a reputable cast to ensure a premier road show.

Lincoln J. Carter Grand Opera House

Gideon's Big Minstrels at Grand Tuesday Night

Gideon's Big Minstrels will appear at the Grand Tuesday evening September 1 presenting an attractive list of novelties with more comedians singers dancers and a strong musical unit. The program includes new acts and acts new to the American public some having European tour success. A big novelty street parade is planned at noon with seats on sale.

Gideon

The James Boys in Missouri at the Grand

James Boys in Missouri is a melodramatic stage production praised for clever writing refined stage pictures and tasteful drama. The Grand brings the show Wednesday September 2 with sumptuous scenery and a blend of incident comedy and a love story aimed at a refined audience.

Missouri Jesse James James

Half Rates to Des Moines for State Fair

Travel notices announce half rates to Des Moines Iowa for the Iowa State Fair set to run August 21 through 29. The message highlights discounted fares and indicates the event location and dates for attendees planning trips.

Des Moines Iowa

Mi-o-na Gains Popularity in Muscatine

Mi o na the flesh forming food boosts sales in Muscatine. J J Havercamp, the local druggist who introduced it, struggles to keep Mi o na on hand as demand rises. Buyers are urged to sign a bond when purchasing a box.

Muscatine J. J. Havercamp

Mi O na Health Remedy Gains Noted Endorsements

The text touts Mi O Na as popular with bankers ministers lawyers and others who lack exercise while aiding indigestion mal assimilation and weight gain. J J Havercamp offers a signed money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy, signaling strong confidence in Mi O Na’s merit and results.

Miona J. J. Havercamp

Mi-o-na the Self-Refunding Indigestion Remedy

Mi-o-na is advertised as a flesh forming food and digestive aid that costs nothing unless it cures. J. J. Havercamp promises a full refund if Mi-o-na does not satisfy, touting a capsule regimen that supposedly repairs stomach and intestinal function to improve blood, muscle, nerves, and overall health.

J. J. Havercamp Miona

Nominated in the Bond On Mi-o-na Health Return Promise

J. J. Havercamp signs a bond to refund money if Mi-o-na fails to restore health. Ad promotes Mi-o-na as a flesh-forming food and digestion regulator associated with product branding.

J. J. Havercamp

Agreement to Refund Price for Miona Product

A purchaser is promised a refund of the price paid for Miona if they state that the product has not increased flesh or freed them from stomach troubles. Signed.

Mt Ona

Mi-o-na Promises Health Through Assimilation and Gain

An advertisement extols Mi-o-na as a flesh-forming food that improves digestion and builds solid flesh. It claims rapid health restoration and weight gain, and offers a refund bond signed by J. J. Haverkamp if the product fails to deliver. Buyers are urged to visit the store and obtain the bond with purchase.

J. J. Havercamp

Central Sells One Fare Round Trip Excursion Tickets

Central will sell excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip good to return until August. The attractions and exhibits this year promise to excel anything attempted before. For particulars call on agents.

Central

Local Man Returns From Missouri Farm Purchase

Mr J W Rice of 213 West Third Street reports buying a 160 acre farm in Audrain county Missouri. He says Missouri has fine soil and people and notes cattle ranging 260 to 300 head and extensive corn farming. he praises the state and its crop conditions.

J. W. Rice West Third Street Auderine County Missouri Iowa Rice

Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route Advertises Comfort

Advertisement touts New York and Philadelphia travel via the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley line with solid through trains and scenic routes. Descriptive literature offered free by Grand Trunk Railway System with contact in Chicago.

Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago Geo. W

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