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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
3
A garbled paper notice lists subscription terms for a SrceJOURNAL by Journal Printing Co and multiple city agents. It mentions daily and weekly delivery, pricing, and distribution by mail or carrier, with references to New York and Chicago offices and several local grocery and store agents.
A historic report outlines Nottingham and other English areas creating a distress committee to aid unemployed workers. It details emigration possibilities, removal to other areas, and strict employment standards overseen by local boards, with emphasis on proper housing and ongoing supervision to ensure regular work and self-sufficiency.
A fragmented draft discusses distress committees funding farm colonies with voluntary contributions to provide temporary work for unemployed, with pay from local authorities only under consent of the local government board. It outlines auditing, borrowing powers, and eligibility based on character and lack of income. Public opinion is skeptical of the law and its tax impact.
President Roosevelt recommends admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state while New Mexico and Arizona join separately. A strong majority of territorial residents oppose joint statehood, preferring separate admission. Critics warn two states would boost loyalties and impact the Senate, accusing politicians of seeking seats through questionable means.
A health ad claims a chubby child with visible dimples signals nourishment and cites thin, pale children as needing Scot's Emulsion. It asserts the product provides easily digested fat nourishment, promising brighter cheeks and rounded limbs, with SQUTT & DOWNE in New York as sellers.
Vinol is promoted as a new form of cod liver oil without grease odor or taste. The ad claims a concentrated, easily assimilated tonic that strengthens digestion and blood, aiding chronic coughs bronchitis colds and general debility with a money back guarantee from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store February 208 Exist Second Street.
Citizens debate the citywide sprinkler effort amid criticism from some senators and praise for street crews. Report notes householders on several streets faced messy conditions as contractors struggled to complete thorough cleaning, while others applaud timely action and calls for stricter street sanitation enforcement.
Iowa papers react to President Roosevelt's tariff message with praise and concern. Des Moines Capital calls it Rooseveltian, while Cedar Falls Record fears reformers may be disappointed. Oskaloosa Herald lauds the blunt hit on tariff, and Davenport Times notes political chatter around primaries. Cedar Rapids Republican questions Gov Cunminzs third term pressure, Burlington Gazette condemns broad government regulation dates, and Ottumwa Courier explains focusing on rate regulation. Waterloo Reporter deems the message vigorous and statesmanlike, concise, and frank.
The record notes the Monday proceedings of the Board of Supervisors on December 4, 1905, with members present and minutes read. It covers preparing grand and petit jurors lists for 1906, hearing on Goshen Diten improvements, damage claims, tax abatements for multiple properties, and drainage district matters. The board adjourned to January 2, 1906 after appointing investigators and addressing care of Leonard children.
The scene centers on June and Colonel Wad fo at a social gathering where Beauregard Allen is famed for his rise from poverty. Mrs Newbury arrives with her banker husband as Jerry Barclay greets June with a familiar, confident ease. The room buzzes with chatter about Gracey family ties and the evolving social mix. June and Barclay exchange coy glances amid polite chatter. May contain hints of romantic tension and social power dynamics.
A dense ledger fragment lists labor audits, per diems, and mileage for numerous individuals including A. Leidel, W. Webster, and M. Kernick, with entries across townships such as Seventy-Six, Elgavon, and Teutonth. It itemizes purchases from American Rock Co. and various suppliers, plus coroner, relief, and public works claims and repairs by numerous firms.
A fragment list shows Evans-Runsel Lor. Co and Goshen hardware promoting lumber and repairs at multiple sites. Entries mention J Brown repairs, City Lumber Yard, Mascatine Thrust & Box Co, cement, carpentry by Owen Carpenter, and several repairs by Chas Jos Eisele and W D Trattman. An auto accident note references Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick healing.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a seven month run at Wallicks Meater New York with a famous cast and 74 auxiliaries. It lists price scales for Parquet 1.00 Circle 1.00 Balcony 0.75 Gallery 0.50 and box seats 1.60. An event note mentions a sale Thursday at 2 am.
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