This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
3
Official paper of city and county published by Journal Printing Co H M Sheppard editor W L Lane business manager issues daily except Sunday evening and semi weekly on Tuesday and Friday nights with 10 cents weekly carrier rate and yearly mail option. Circulation claimed higher than other Muscatine papers with threefold advantage among dailies.
Washington Bureau Marlborough Harold J Mahin in charge. New York Office 1140 Nassau Street La Coste Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office 948 Marquette Building Payne Young in charge.
The Journal names 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 for extra papers each night. Subscribers missed by carrier may collect at these locations.
W L Lane business manager swears 115 860 total copies printed and circulated for November 1903. Notary G M Titus verifies the oath in Muscatine County Iowa on December 7 1903 with the official seal attached.
Muscatine seeks a factory to produce agricultural implements employing 500 workers. City must offer forty acres near a railroad to secure the site. Leaders urge immediate action, urging the Commercial club to report and decide, to seize the opportunity or risk missing a step toward a Greater Muscatine.
Washington correspondent notes petitions to Senator Dolliver urging repeal of the national bankruptcy law. Manufacturers and wholesale houses back the repeal, arguing it is abused. Supporters say relief is needed after economic downturns. opponents claim liability should be borne by failed managers. The debate centers on personal fitness to survive commercially.
A newspaper editor argues that current bankruptcy law tempts dishonest behavior and undermines integrity, warning that even upright men may be tempted to take advantage of the system during this period.
Washington dispatch says General James B. Weaver could run again for congress if Judge Alton B. Parker is nominated by the Democrats. Weaver’s Iowa chances would improve if Parker is chosen. The piece notes Iowa doubts Parker’s populism and suggests Bryan’s support explains Parker’s candidacy.
The article notes the potential dispatch of American warships to Turkish waters if later advisories elevate the incident at Albexandretta Asiatic Turkey where a US vice consul was assaulted by Turks. It argues restraint to avoid provoking a broader conflict and questions the wisdom of military escalation.
Dispatches claim the czar seeks peace by removing troops from Manchuria and directing Russian warships toward a nearest home port. The suggestion that Russian occupation is a stroke of luck comes from an American-informed hunch.
Mason City Globe Gazette argues the Presidents and Senator Hanna differ on Gen Wood but this will not strain their relations. It asserts their mutual aim to keep both men as good Republicans serving the party and country despite disagreements.
The Des Moines Register and Leader lauds the president's message for peaceful prosperity and public service integrity. It also highlights the emphasis on supporting Panama and building the Isthmian Canal as a key point.
Daniel J. Blackwell, Nashville fireman, badly injured July 30, will leave the hospital two inches shorter and with both legs saved. Doctors later found one leg not healing properly and shortened both bones by about two inches using splints, plaster, and silver clasps. The first leg is regaining use while the second heals swiftly.
The New York Herald notes that in forming the Iowa delegation Speaker Cannon aimed to place Representative Wade on the naval affairs committee after Wade pledged support for a Muscatine post office. The move risks Wade not securing the Muscatine facility and leaving Iowa with no Democratic congressman.
Thin people seek fat and fat people seek thin. Scott's Emulsion claims to add solid flesh and lasting gains, urging both groups to try a free sample. The ad promotes Scott & Bowne in New York as the source of this flesh-building product.
John Mahin argues for state enforcement of liquor laws, defends a state constabulary against local control, and rebuts T.R. and T.R. papers. He contends state officers would curb abuses, reduce bribery, and align with public sentiment, while warning against expanded government cost and graft.
Washington Grayson a Creek Indian two years old who recently graduated from a military academy in Texas has been appointed lieutenant in the Philippine constabulary. He is believed to be the only member of his race chosen for such a position.
Travel comforts on the Penn sylvania Short Lines from Chicago. two limited trains and four express trains run daily to New York and the east. Full particulars by C. L. Kimball A G Agt at No 2 Sherman Street Chicago.
The Iowa Central Railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets at one and one third fare on December 24 25 31 and January 1 with a final return limit leaving destination January 4. For details contact agents and obtain folders.
Rich, the Hampton Chronicle mail carrier on route No 1, constructed a wind and water proof mail wagon with a V shaped frame and heavy canvas. It features glass panel doors on both sides and in front and a stove installed in the cab corner for hot mail from Uncle Sam.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.