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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal announce wide circulation advantages and local agency network. It lists delivery by desk, weekly rates, and multiple city agents in Muscatine for reader convenience and subscription options.
A historic piece notes Joseph G Cannon as a long serving House leader likely to retain speakership for the next two years. It describes his vigor age and central role in shaping legislation and presidential prospects around 1908.
The piece warns Illinois railroads and warehouses may retaliate against a proposed uniform 0 percent freight rate cut. It argues eliminating commodity discounts could hurt small inland towns that relied on special low rates for raw materials, causing factories to struggle against larger rivals.
The Muscatine region weighs beet sugar gains as England considers a factory at Owston Ferry Lincolnshire on the Trent. A 60 000 ton yield could net about 220 000 dollars to growers and 440 000 dollars in sugar plus by products, with cooperative distribution after expenses and reserves.
The article contemplates early forecasts of wireless telephone and power transmission. It notes multiple inventors claiming progress toward sending power without wires, mirroring the then current wireless messaging advances, and envisions a central power station supplying nearby factories while raising practical challenges.
Medieval writers and modern clinicians endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal conditions. The tonic claims to cure weak stomach, dyspepsia, liver issues, bronchial and lung afflictions, and cold-related coughs. It contains Black Cherrybark, Golden Seal, Bloodroot, and other roots, with glycerine as a safe solvent, and is sold through druggists with openly listed formula.
Authorities plan a large detective force to prevent leaks and ensure informants are not identified. The move aims to guard witnesses and maintain case integrity amid ongoing investigations.
Iowa papers debate railways shipping needs and national policy. The Davenport Times argues for rail-friendly rules, while the Marshalltown Times Republican favors more mail wagons and fewer battleships. The Vinton Eagle and Cedar Rapids Republican critique governors and Roosevelts influence, and the Nonpareil warns of staged surrender by railroad senators. The Clamorous Herald emphasizes liquor control over rail rates, urging laws to curb intoxicants’ home harm.
On December 24 25 30 31 and January 1 the Iowa Central railway will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare, limited for return to February 4 1906. For particulars and folders call on agents.
Halden Brothers present Harry Jackson's stero drama What Women will Do at the Grand with popular prices. Critics and public hail its stirring climaxes and strong scenes built on Dickensian character and new ideas. John Griffith adapts King Richard the Third for stage, differing from Shakespeare and confusing the public.
Mr Griffin delivers a powerful portrayal appealing to intellectual and critical audiences. His rugged, Hickuresque performance draws intense admiration, presenting a manly, sensational turn that satisfies demanding theatergoers. Mr Griffin’s engagement here was scheduled for December 8 at the Grand.
A Baltimore engagement sparked a late ticket order of 204 for Her Fatal Sin by the Favasine company. The College Womens Shakespearian Club, a prominent local group, attended in force and planned to stay for the club’s monthly discussion meeting at their next gathering. The company agreed to extend the stay to accommodate the ladies before the December 9th performance.
While driving a bay from his farm north of Wapelle on December 7 Ifred Heins was thrown from the road and landed on his head, rendering him unconscious for several hours authorities reported.
In a San Francisco tale a widowed colonel learns of Alice Allen’s death after her long struggle and the family’s collapse. June faces grief while caring for the land and a runaway cow. Beauregard Allen’s estranged sons and daughters reveal fragile loyalties as the family drift.
A late report notes James Keever of Oakville recovering and friends hoping for speedy recovery while James Morgan of Columbus Jun was in Wapello for business. The board of supervisors at the present session faced a new duty under the election law drawing the jury list from poll books. Four hundred petit jurors seven percent grand jurors and 160 poll men were drawn for the ensuing year.
Ferdinand and Werdinand II visited with cousin Minnie Krang from Poster. Wores Whither came from Muslersburg. Lula Moorhead opened her winter term at Frerch. Chas Kroeger of Lone Tree arrives with siblings. Fred Krueger sale attended by Chas and Mrs. Krueger. John Wreesberg from South BENAGAUey visits Muscatine area. Lydia and Finva Krueger looked after business in Muscatine. Chris Ruthenberg and son, Wm Baker and brother Eddie were in Muscatine. Thomas Fowler sold and delivered hoes Tuesday. W. F. Krueger and Mrs. Sylvester visited Eliza. Dr. Tille attended E. H. Potter. Black leg cattle noted. Chas Kilest helps uncle White Mewes sawing logs. Leonard McGinnis of Illinois City visited. Thomas Fisher plans to move to Muscatine. We are sorry about the loss of a gids.
Reynolds Herrolds JIL and Ger F-Mrs Utis Klivbal were in Hestolis for exitbal work. A.Murdock was in Alodo on business Saturday. A ball drew attendees to Buffalo Prairie hall Saturday night. Mary Kelly had a severe accident from a fall while at Alowtay morning. Viova Murdock renamed Kaie at Reynekis where she spent the summer. Lois Marston of Afarston sled Sunday at Otis Komall’s. Cressie Murdoch at her aunt Mrs Adam Puhr in Hamlet. Hasie Donahoe was listed as active Sunday.
East Wapsie reports visits and dinners among local families from West Liberty and surrounding areas. Names include Porter Bleck Elmer Wilson Glenn Marsteller and Mrs Pred Evans with Dorothy and Misses Jean Ruth Protsman. Several gatherings at Praigman Dotlap Teeters and Millwood appear with Muscatine and West Liberty links. An unrelated note promotes Buckley's Arnica Salve as an outrage remedy.
Local notice lists prices for Parquet 0c Cirele Sac Baltony 29c Gallery 25c. Seats on sale Saturday December 94.
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