Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal publication details
In Muscatine the Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal publishes five pages on Tuesday and iz pages on Friday nights.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1903
Page
3
In Muscatine the Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal publishes five pages on Tuesday and iz pages on Friday nights.
The notice promotes daily home delivery by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. It offers daily mail for one year and semi weekly mail for one year at three dollars. It claims circulation is greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
Representatives in Washington New York Chicago offices listed with managers. Marlborough firm led by Frank J Siiliman in charge. New York office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Manweil in charge. Chicago Police office at 048 Marquets Building with Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal establishes agencies in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrars grocery South Muscatine Morse Washbern's grocery End of street car track These spots carry extra papers each night and missed subscribers can pick up papers there.
The Iowa black community issues a public address urging voters to oppose any congressman who won t back laws against mob violence and to reduce representation to the number of eligible voters. They argue citizens may defend themselves if the government cannot protect them at home during wartime. George H Woodson of Oskaloosa leads the movement.
The Marshalltown Employers' Association moves to curb worthless ads faced by local businesses. They will politely refuse proposals from agents until a dedicated committee reviews and endorses legitimate advertising, aiming to reduce fake schemes plaguing merchants.
A note states that money saved will be put into legitimate newspaper advertising. The statement implies budget reallocation toward paid ads to support editorial or promotional efforts.
Mr. Bryan expresses pleasure over the Ohio convention endorsing the Kansas City platform and supporting Mr. Johnson's taxation proposals. He says he will likely speak in the campaign, admires Johnson, and praises Democratic vigor in Ohio, implying Republicans have reason to worry.
J. R. Sage, director of the Iowa climate and crop service, asserts no living man can tell anything about the Iowa corn crop this year. Sage appears to hedge to save his reputation as an agricultural forecaster.
The latest arrest in the Meade murder case underscores the seriousness of the investigation and the potential legal consequences of making light of the crime. Authorities warn against casual or humorous remarks that touch on the case.
A brief remark notes that sustained pressure could push Austria to take action regarding Turkey, implying diplomatic or political maneuvering without detailing specific measures or outcomes.
If outcomes align with expectations the speaker offers shielded sympathy to Sir Thomas and associates, expressing readiness to provide comfort and support in potential future disappointment.
Judge Grosscup discusses returning to prior values of investment in industry over hoarding cash. He urges legal corporate organization under strict supervision like national banks, to redirect vast savings toward ownership and industry while condemning fraudulent practices by promoters.
The Kansas City bank president says general business conditions are good with merchants and wholesale houses reporting strong sales. Kansas wheat harvests are large and high quality, corn less promising, and stock declines have not affected the country. He predicts a heavy demand for money for the rest of the year.
Gideon's Big Minstrels perform at the Grand on Tuesday September 1 offering a lively vaudeville bill with new acts. The program features songs dances comedians aerialists wire walkers jugglers expert musicians and a finale packed with humor and novelty. More features in the lineup along with an elaborate opening segment.
An entertainment page notes a large parade scheduled for noon with a festive lineup and crowd appeal. Local organizers invite residents to gather along the route for the afternoon showcase.
The James Boys in Missouri promises the year’s greatest attraction with a scenic production featuring a full view onstage train robbery. An immense Blue Cat train is depicted with careful historical detail. Performances start Wednesday September 2 at the Grand.
A historical romantic drama adapts Bicknell Dudley with Arthur D Hall creating a tale set in 1572. Catherine de Medici invites Henri of Navarre to Paris to wed her daughter while a daring Gascon hero protects Henri and courts the court’s fairest maid.
The article details the crew organization for a racing cup defender. It describes roles for two mates, skipper, captain of bowsprit, and rigging crew with discipline and readiness. It notes six trained sailors plus owner and guests, and explains transitions to steam tenders and sail storage changes.
The Cosmopolitan presents a guide in its series on choosing a career. August features architect John M. Carrere detailing rewards, qualifications, and character needed for success in the profession, offering practical advice for young men facing such decisions.
Edward A. Steiner announces an early publication of Tolstoy the Man. He recently spent months in Russia gathering material with access to the Tolstoy circle in Moscow. He has heard Tolstoy read his latest work and gained much from the author himself for seventeen years. The volume will include Pasternak paintings, including one in color.
William C. Dreher examines the Berlin Bourse in the September Century. Two thousand attendances noted, no sale of seats, no membership fee, with membership held by firms and companies. Werner Zehme provides illustrations for the piece.
The Living Age prints a detailed article on Pope Leo XIII assessing his long papacy. It covers his approach to social and political questions and analyzes his tenure with fairness rather than blind praise.
An advertisement touts Dr Rudolph Schiffmanns Asthma Cure as a universal remedy. It claims rapid relief within 2 to 5 minutes and asserts skeptical doctors offered no hope. The offer invites a 2 cent sample and lists price at 5 percent and 1.00 with a St Paul mailing address.
Two physicians from Spokane and Walla Walla endorse Newbro s Herpicide as a dandruff cure and germ killer. The advertisement says it destroys dandruff parasites, relieves itching, and leaves hair glossy. Sample requests and product availability are noted with Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store as a special agent.
The Iowa Central begins regular winter tourist service to Southern California on October 21 and runs each Wednesday. Train No. 2 departs Albert Lea at 1 24 p m and stops at Mason City Hampton Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and continues via Kansas City and Santa Fe to Los Angeles arriving at 8 00 a m Sunday. Double lower berths cost 6 00 from Albert Lea and 5 50 from Marshalltown and south. Contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis for rates and reservations.
Rev. Lyman Abbott argues in the September Atlantic that the essential sex difference is the base of the family and society. He states men and women are inherently distinct in nature temperament and function, and that mixing roles undermines families and social order.
The Helen Blair sails from Davenport Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 00 a m returning each evening. The Burlington service runs Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m.
The article discusses a pivotal period in a man’s life when he must choose a career path and face the consequences of that decision. It emphasizes personal development, societal expectations, and the weighing of options during this formative phase.
Traveler's Guide for the Iowa Muscatine line describes trains to Chicago Omaha St Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis and beyond. It lists departures for No 12 No 4 No 3 No 85 No 7 and others with daily and limited vestibule services and changes to Evans and Washington routes.
Charles Howard announces the Muscatine North and South by schedule with daily southbound trains except Sundays and northbound trains, detailing departure times from Muscatine Roundhouse and connections at Wapello Grandview and Birlick Jet. The notice explains related connections to Rock Island Iowa Central services and special Saturday and Monday adjustments.
OWA CENTRAL lists Going North trains No. 3 Mason City Mail and No. 15 St. Paul Papress with times 11:47 a.m. and 7:52 p.m. Also Going South trains No. 4 Peoria Mail 2:38 p.m. and No. 16 Peoria Express 7:57 a.m. Coupon tickets to United States Canada and Mexico offered. Contact A. B. Cutts Minneapolis or J. A. Ewing Elrick Junction Iowa for rates and folders.
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