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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
4
The notice outlines city delivery by carrier daily, weekly cost at ten cents, and mailing options. It lists annual subscription prices for daily by mail and semi weekly by mail with stated amounts.
Incomplete OCR fragment references a Bell business and editorial office in the Mississippi Valley with garbled text. No clear events, people, dates, or organizations are discernible from the readable portion.
The Journal lists utility and shopping points for readers including East Hill, Clay Kneese Grocery near Past 2nd Street, Seth Muscatine, Morse Washburn's Grocery, W C A Busch's Drug Store, Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville, Chayka's Grocery, West Muscatine, and Sharrar's Grocery. A street car track is also noted as found.
Publisher W. L. Lane swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the stated July 1905 copies. The document lists monthly circulation totals around 5,210 to 5,270 with a grand total of 135,590 copies.
The piece reflects on William Jennings Bryan’s persistent optimism in 1905 as Democrats face weak leadership and possible desertions. It discusses indemnities in wars from Napoleon to France, Germany, and Russia, noting how monetary settlements shaped European power dynamics and state finances.
Russia’s chief peace envoy M de Witte thanks American and foreign journalists for their courteous coverage. He speaks through Baron Rosen and praises the press for impartiality and aid to peace, saying he aims to fulfill his duties honorably while acknowledging the readers’ support. He notes opposing views on county officer term length.
The article notes surprise at Japan not seeking indemnity after Portsmouth and explains that paying indemnities is a recent practice, tracing the idea back to post Napoleonic era. It highlights how older nations operated without such payments and comments on evolving national settlement norms.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye writer calls Muscatine slow but locals argue population is up in five years and business is prosperous. The town plans to pave forty three blocks of streets and nine blocks of alleys in the coming season, a pace rivals larger cities and outpaces interior towns.
At meal time and bed time we advise everybody to take a dose of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It strengthens and sweetens the stomach restores the appetite and induces sound sleep. It has been doing this for over 50 years and is just as good today. Take the hint and try a bottle. It cures Headache Indigestion Dyspepsia Costiveness Cramps Diarrhoea or Malaria Fever and Ague. Our Private Stamp is over the neck of bottle.
On Tuesday Muscatine drew a record crowd with 12 500 in the afternoon and 9 000 at night despite street cars moving 8 000 to and from the show grounds and 3 000 in restaurants, suggesting the season’s largest turnout.
The text notes President Theodore Roosevelt collected messages of congratulations from royalty and prominent men worldwide. It asserts he always earned every acknowledgment and never received one undeserved.
On the big day of the Wapello fair crowds enjoy a lively display of local hospitality. Muscatine visitors are assured well organized entertainment and ample care as the fair continues through tomorrow.
Mr. Bryan described his repeated refusals by the public in pursuit of his high ideal during a lecture last evening.
It is nearly the last day for filing cases for the next term of the district court. The petition of the new cases reflects the various troubles of the people of this country.
The note asks scientists to explain if the solar eclipse influenced earthquakes, juxtaposing volcanic reports in Italy with solar activity and seismic events. The inquiry seeks scientific clarification on any causal connection between eclipse phenomena and tremors.
Ex senator Titus draws notoriety for his letter to state auditors regarding a four year term. A peculiar fact stands out in the discussion about the term proposal and its political implications.
The Boone Republican argues legislators should seize the current moment to maximize the benefits of their passes, calling for action now.
The Vinton Eagle argues Iowa spends twice as much as necessary on the state military branch, criticizing budget allocations and urging cost cuts.
The Keokuk Gate City reports Maj. Conger now positions to bend all his enemies to the task of keeping out of the Iowa political campaign.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune voices opposition to a four-year term, arguing that if an officer is capable and deserving the people will grant a second term.
The Keokuk Gate City notes the enduring puzzle of what occurs when an irreducible minimum confronts an unincreasable maximum and leaves the question unresolved.
The Creston Advertiser-Gazette argues newspapers have not been or will be swayed by talk of removing their mileage in the anti pass issue.
The Iowa City Republican concedes Iowa stood out in the Chicago reciprocity conference but claims the bone and sinew of the party had little voice there.
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes that the idea of a third term for Governor Cummins has been echoed by the county press across Iowa, growing into a widespread popular demand.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette says the dispute over reciprocity has narrowed to a clash between the Des Moines Register and Leader and the Marshall Town Times-Republican, leaving the rest of the field sidelined.
The Du buque Telegraph argues that honesty and efficiency in public servants matter more than convenience when considering term lengths. It states it cannot see that a four-year term would better ensure these qualities than a two-year term.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Mr. Bryan favors chautauquas for two reasons: to spread his ideas and to profit personally, arguing that politicians are generally in favor of whatever fills their pocketbooks.
The Marion Register suggests the governor’s primary election law will arrive as the low tariff reciprocity and anti pass laws he backs are due. It quips that Cummins is a fine driver but can hitch more band wagons to his tandem than any prior ribbon holder.
The Des Moines Mail and Times declares a banner agricultural year for Iowa with crops reaching the limit and strong prices, despite some heavy rains in parts of the northwest. The Leon Journal criticizes Des Moines politics over candidates opposing Col Hepburn in the eighth district, citing discontent from politicians and missed pie-counter investments.
In a moonlit study Karloff plots to win Betty by marriage, confessing love and debt to Colonel Annesley as he contemplates a final, perilous bargain. Betty, sensing the night’s tension, steps inside to weigh the chasm between duty, honor, and desire.
A low rate excursion from Muscatine to St Paul and Minneapolis via the M N S Ry is offered on Sept 6 with round trip $5.00 and tickets valid for return until Sept 12. Departures from Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello with connections at Elrick to through Iowa Central train. Camping and sleeping car details available.
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