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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal announces its status as the official paper of City and County and a member of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa. It specifies publication as every evening on weekdays except Sunday, with the Semi Weekly Journal issued 8 pages Tuesday and 12 pages Friday nights.
Subscription terms for daily delivery by carrier and weekly service at ten cents per week. Offers daily mail option for one year and semi weekly for one year. Claims circulation exceeds all Muscatine papers combined and is at least three times any other daily in the area.
The Marlborough with Harold J. Mabin in charge in Washington. In New York the Nassau Street office is led by La Coste and Maxwell. Chicago hosts the Marquette Building unit under Payne and Young.
The Journal lists agencies in 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 where extra papers are sold each night. Subscribers missed by carrier may collect papers at these locations.
Charles A. Walsh of Ottumwa supports W R Hearst for president on the Democratic ticket. He favors an anti trust, eastern, conservative candidate who can unite silver and gold factions, though his plans may not prevail. His comments align with keeping his post as Democratic National Committee secretary.
Congressman Martin J. Wade of Iowa City introduces House Bill 4862 to remove all duties on crude petroleum or its products. The proposal targets the Standard Oil influence, but the U S imports only a small share of oil, making the bill’s impact uncertain and potentially prodding the oil trust.
Keokuk County declines to license a saloon, showing the Martin mulct law protects communities opposing legalized whisky sales. The law can be used to threaten or harm a saloonkeeper, depending on public sentiment, the article notes.
Alexander Dowie declares Zion City off limits to nonbelievers in the Christian Catholic church and to United States officers. The policy, if continued, would cost thousands in lost advertising value, seen from a Barnum style business perspective, as the city sits under a receiver.
The Kaiser desires international peace while urging allies to maintain the German army at its current strength. He shows a wish for peace but fears possibly being forced to fight to secure it.
An Iowa farmer sold his farm this week and cleared eleven thousand dollars from the deal. The tariff increased land prices, boosting the farmer’s profit to 11000 as a result of higher market value.
Report notes Mr Bryan has not sat for an interview for two days raising suspicion that the goat may be catching and that he is distracted after being wined and dined in England.
Major John F. Lacey of Oskaloosa, representative for Iowa's Sixth District, estimates the Panama Canal may cost about a billion dollars but he does not claim the figure is excessive.
James L. Blair of St. Louis, formerly general consul for the world’s fair, has learned that the wages of sin carry an indictment.
Henri Watterson in New York criticizes the fashionable set around Leicester Square and Newport, questioning if the monkey and the swell are interchangeable symbols of breeding and beauty. He ridicules the coteries of silly women and simpering men, noting their shallow imitation of Parisian trends and luxury.
A Sumner teacher named Hatch is credited with seventy two consecutive terms in the same school, missing only half a day after getting stuck in a snowbank thirteen feet deep. The playful tale notes vast quantities of willow ribs crayons and gum chewed, and mentions spankings of several senators and judges and men who have grandchildren.
The Marchioness of Donegal has a son and heir, a historic peerage record. The mother, Violet Twining, Canadian, is in her early twenties, and the father is an 82 year old veteran Marquis. They wed last December at St George’s Hanover Square in London.
Willis Brooks recounts a Brooklyn Eagle reminiscence about Eugene Field and his sons Pinny and Daddy. The boys bring home a rabbit named Jimmy and plant him in a lawn burrow to prompt more rabbits, sparking Field to reveal his humorous plan.
A whimsical poem by W. D. Nesbit mulls foreign policy topics from the Philippines and Asia to free trade and the Cuban question. The speaker contemplates how to digest global affairs and the right timing for opinions while noting interruptions and shifting maps.
A humorous verse celebrates the aldermen from Muscatine highlighting their pride in local governance and their anticipation of election time. The lyric notes charm and public service despite perceptions of wealth and status, concluding with a vow to remain or not remain as aldermen depending on re election.
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as the only shampoo that kills the dandruff germ and prevents hair loss. Endorsed by FE Dodd of Dickinson North Dakota, the product promises a glossy new growth and scalp cleanliness. Sold by leading druggists and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a 16 cent sample offer from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
Eagle lodge No. 10 A O U W elected officers for the coming year at a regular meeting Last night The slate includes Past Master Workman Ed Ing ham Master Workman Fred Walton Foreman Wm Hinest Overseer Martin Gabler Recorder H S Howe Financier E H Dolsen Receiver S L Johnson Guide Fred Bettle Inside Watch D C Young Outside Watch David Doty and Trustee John Apel Physicians are all lodge members
From old to new image of cod liver oil Scott's Emulsion is presented as the first remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. The product is described as tasteless partly digested easy on the stomach and suitable for all ages with a sample offered free on request.
John J. Havercamp promotes Vinol cod liver oil as a remedy for consumption related coughs and weakened lungs. He cites patient letters claiming life saved and pledges to supply Vinol and pay if it fails to help Muscatine residents.
Millersburg Ill December reports farmers husking progress and corn as a fair crop. town residents travel to Aledo and Chicago for visits and health reasons. church activities include meetings and parsonage prep. residents relocate to Oklahoma and Alabama for health and winter, with several construction and farming tasks completed nearby.
About forty people gathered December 2 at the Stinemans home and surprised Henry W. Denison and his wife on their forty fifth anniversary. Manville Chamberlain gave the anniversary address and presented remarrying marks before refreshments. Denison born March 16, 1832. Denison's wife born February 17, 1843.
The Joy community records daily happenings. Visitors include Gersham Vance of Newton and family, Floy Kiddoo, and Meredith Noble who went to Des Moines. Repairs are planned for a building on Main and Second. A crew heads to Aledo to build a new club house.
Grace Noland returns home to Columbus Junction after several days with the Callie and Bessie McKee families. Mrs. Walter Mincher is ill. her mother from near Wapello stays with her. Bank directors met Thursday afternoon. Bazaar planned by M E Aid Society for week before Christmas. Reformed women host hard times party December 11 at Woodmen hall. Mrs. Will Hill of Columbus Junction visited sister Louisa Ingraham. Christmas programs being prepared by two churches. Forty six attended Mrs. Marion Chapman’s dinner for M E Aid Society. $6.35 added to treasury.
Richard B Emerson of Kellerton Iowa arrives in Fruitland for a short visit with cousins Mr and Mrs J J Lindsay. Lindsay accompanies Emerson to Davenport for a few days. New Fruitland students at Fruitian Business College include McGee Yeager Harry Webster Harry Kemp and Giles Kemp. Barrels of turtles shipped by Kallenbarger and Nelson. Mr Sweet travels to Trenton Missouri for work with a bridge crew. Buell family relocates from Kranz farm. Wharton moves into vacated Buell home.
Cairo Iowa residents share travel updates and family visits as Des Moines relatives return home. Children Sadie and Della Patterson begin winter school terms at Oakwood Hall and Franklin. Rebekahs attend lodge in Columbus Junction. local residents stop by friends in Cairo and nearby areas.
J G Gluck superintendent of the Prunty town West Virginia Reform School reports after trying other cough medicines they will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively in the school. He calls it most effective and harmless and the product is sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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