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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal is the official paper of City and County and a member of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights.
The notice announces daily delivered by carrier and weekly collection of ten cents per week, with mail options at three dollars per year, and semi weekly at one year for one dollar sixty. It claims circulation is greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
Representatives are listed with regional bureaus in Washington New York Chicago and under specified managers. The Washington Bureau is Marlborough with Harold J. Mahin in charge. The New York Office at 140 Nassau Street is led by La Coste & Maxwell. The Chicago Office at 948 Marquette Building is under Payne & Young.
The Journal lists agency locations including Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Extra papers will be sold nightly at these sites and missed subscribers may obtain papers there.
Iowa lawmakers report ongoing petitions urging an immediate investigation into Senator Reed Smoot. Public debate centers on vows tied to the Mormon church versus loyalty to the United States, with critics fearing church allegiance could challenge national sovereignty.
Secretary Hay and M Bunau Varilla signed the Panama canal treaty in Washington on November 18. It pledges U S control of a land and water zone around the future canal and grants to U S perpetual use of necessary lands, waters, and islands beyond the zone for construction and protection. The treaty text awaits ratification in Panama before Senate submission.
The document outlines Panamas ceding of zone rights to the United States under Article II and guarantees to the U S usage rights for ancillary lands and waters. It details perpetual rights for river and water use, a monopoly on cross-territory canal or railroad systems, and free ports at both canal entrances. Panama would protect the canal by force if needed, with payments totaling $10,000,000 plus an annual $250,000 starting after nine years and $40,000,000 to the French company.
The Audubon Republican argues corruption in public service is not widespread, noting only a few cases compared with business, praising the vigilant Republican administration for exposing malfeasance regardless of consequences and separating corrupt individuals from the party.
The Iowa Falls Citizen argues against a proposed state constabulary calling it a fomentor of strife crime and murder. It says local officials and people should enforce law rather than rely on outsiders, asserting Americans favor self government.
The Rockwell City Advocate argues the biennial elections amendment should be defeated but urges legislative permission for public vote. It says a favorable result already shows support and a defeat by technicality warrants resubmission regardless of lawmakers' views.
Rumors say Lieutenant Governor John Herriott may seek governor of Iowa. Many residents want to hear from George Perkins of Sioux City, who served as temporary chairman at the last Iowa Republican state convention before they decide.
An Associated Press dispatch asserts America has the palm for brewing better beer than any other country. It claims Americans excel even in areas they ought not to do, doing so better than anyone else.
Laredo Toledo, a Filipino leader, has been condemned to death. He may be making history as his execution could become a focal point in the national campaign in the United States, seen as an outcome of imperialistic policy.
The Burlington Hawkeye mocks the notion of William Randolph Hearst mounting a presidential bid, calling the idea increasingly absurd as it is discussed.
A line from the era imagines Lant K Salisbury of Grand Rapids Michigan taking a postal department path. The quip hints at a large impact if he had joined postal service.
The Valley Junction Express speculates that in time ship subsidies will be implemented or expanded, signaling future government support for maritime commerce and vessel operations.
The life of food lies in its fat content and cod liver oil boosts flesh. Scott's Emulsion offers a pure cod liver oil solution praised by doctors for wasting diseases, coughs, colds and bronchitis for nearly thirty years. Request a free sample from Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The text states that reciprocity is the natural complement of protection and, in turn, protection is the natural complement of reciprocity, framing a mutual relationship between the two concepts. It presents them as interdependent principles.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette calls boiled down delinquent tax lists the best sign of the year signaling improving fiscal conditions and tax collection.
A tale from the Brooklyn Eagle centers on a dearest friend who brings a five pound box of costly candy. A guest questions the giver about motive and who could have sent it, and the reveal points to the husband as the unlikely source. The exchange unfolds with playful mystery and marital humor.
A letter from Dodge Center Minnesota dated May 23, 1908 praises Shredded Wheat and The Vital Question booklet. The survivor notes Civil War hardships and hospital diet, lauds the Natural Food Company of Niagara Falls for promotional cook book offers.
A Red Oak Express column describes two grown men, both heavily drunk, parading down a street last Sunday. The piece labels them as fools lacking decency and common sense, collects moral judgment, and calls for reflection by their families.
The Boone Republican quips that with Mr. Bryan abroad in Europe it would be a good time for Democrats to hold their national convention and finalize their nominations before his return.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune lauds Governor Cummins for a 80,000 vote, 60 percent Iowa victory over McKinley era figures. The write up claims the win surpasses past records and should silence critics calling Cummins weak.
J T Gunby of Portland Oregon recalls in China a street scene where a child’s clothing is a flour sack bearing Portland mill branding. He notes Chinese demand for American flour grows yearly and mothers reuse sacks as clothing for their children, turning them into walking advertisements for Portland mills.
A poem circulating claims consumers reject a shop for stale goods and lack of advertising. It mocks the store’s failure to attract buyers by not promoting itself and warns of moving to other merchants. The verse rhymes about choosing rival outlets over this one.
The show The Fatal Wedding will be at the Grand on Thursday December 3. Jessie as The Little Mother is paired with two young performers who alternate for four to five performances weekly, reducing the usual nine. The melodrama appeals to women and fuels its success.
Friends of William E. Corey Schwab successor at United States Steel fear he is “working himself to death” as he sleeplessly grapples with corporate problems. They report 2 to 3 a m calls to lieutenants and relentless hours, warning that no living man can endure such strain.
An advertisement describes Mi-o-na as a unique cure for indigestion and claims J. J. Haverkamp will attach a signed bond with every package to guarantee results. The copy emphasizes dramatic bodily change from thin to rosy and plump and urges readers to try a month at his risk.
The Grand presents A Runaway Match this Friday December 4. The show is written by the Brown's in Town author and features a clever company of comedians and new vaudeville acts.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports kidney and bladder trouble for years with gravel and stones. After Foley’s Kidney Cure he notes relief with brick dust stones dissolving and no kidney pain. He says the remedy has done him a thousand dollars worth of good at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
New schedule sets The Manhattan Limited to 1 PM daily from Chicago replacing the Seashore Limited which left at 10:30 AM. The train offers buffet parlor car service Harrisburg to Baltimore and Washington, with full sleeping and dining cars Chicago to New York. Details available from H R Dering A G P Agt 2 Sherman St Chicago.
J J Havercamp offers a guarantee to refund the price paid for Miona if the purchaser states the item has not increased flesh or provided relief from stomach troubles.
A promotional notice offers Mi-o-na with a 50 cent deposit and Havercamp’s signed bond to back the money. The ad claims the flesh forming food cures dyspepsia by quickly forming blood and improving digestion, promising permanent relief.
On December 1 1903 at J Vauble home Harvey Lewis from Oklahoma and Ada Perry of Atalissa were married by Justice Vouble. The couple departed that night for Oklahoma. Also noted are Levi Lundy visiting California and several local residents starting winter schools in Moscow township and nearby events.
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