Journal Agencies City Convenience List
The Journal lists city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Last tod street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track W C A Buschs Drug Store Vershey avenue Recklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill J B Buller Grocery.
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East Hill
Clay Kneese
Last Tod Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
W. C. A. Busch’s
Vershey Avenue
Recklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
J. B. Buller
Telegraph Office Status In Mississippi Valley
Fragmented OCR text indicates an editorial notice regarding Bell Telephone services and the Editorial Office, mentioning Mississippi Valley. Content is unclear and partially unreadable, but references to telephone offices and editorial operations suggest a focus on local communications infrastructure.
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Bell
Mississippi Valley
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1907
Sworn circulation tally lists daily copies of the Muscatine Journal for November 1907. Publisher Frank D. Throop swears to printing and distributing an average 6,082 copies, with totals per day ranging around 6,000 to 6,400 in Muscatine County Iowa. Notary William R. Jayne administers the oath on December 2, 1907.
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Muscatine Journal
Sin Wren Ugg
F. D. Throop
Frank D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of
Lowa
William R. Jayne
Jeff in Arkansas Promises to Wipe Out Trusts in Senate Bill
The piece lauds Jeff’s Senate reform push aimed at suppressing trusts pools and conspiracies. It notes his criticism of plutocrats and advocates bold action to purge trusts from republican life. The tone mirrors a fervent booster stance.
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Senate
Regulating rather than abolishing big business is urged
A discussion argues against giving the government sweeping power to dissolve corporations, warning such move could trigger financial ruin. It notes the rise of combines and trusts as inevitable, urging regulation of price fixing while preserving market integrity and fair rates for labor and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mestic Corporation
United States
Davis
Jeff Davis
Mr. Davis
Saloon Laws Sweep Across Cities In 19th Century Mood
Davenport saloonkeepers urge mayor to enforce temperance law with restraint. Chicago saloons face Sunday closing threats. Broadway New York evokes Podunk Neb memory last Sunday. Kansas City, Omaha react with caution to tighter constraints.
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Davenport
Chicago
Broadway
New York
Kansas City
Sad Homecoming For Secretary Taft After Mother's Loss
The message mourns Secretary Taft as a sad homecoming follows the death of a mother. It notes presidential honors, European homage, and eastern deferential regard cannot ease the sorrow of the beloved American, Bill Taft, in a gesture of national sympathy.
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Taft
Europe
The
East
Bill” Taft
Senator Dolliver Provokes Progressive Papers Again
A disjointed remark questions Senator Dolliver for feigning poor credibility to mislead progressive newspapers. The speaker implies a shift in tactics as opinions move from doubt to clarity, though specifics remain unclear.
Reminiscences of Long Ago Died Rev George L Miles
Died on the evening of the 10th the Rev George L Miles in the 56th year of his age. Funeral at Baptist church Saturday at 1 30 PM. Public invited. Copies of Weekly Journal with account of last evening's amateur concert and local news available at our office tomorrow morning ready for mailing. 40 years ago Florida bound Dr McKenoa departed for health reasons. Robbery: lodger in Mrs Hess boarding house robbed of clothes. Snow described as beginning this forenoon with a storm likely to yield sleighing. Gas pipe laid on Fifth street replacing kerosene. two street lamps to be added. Funeral of James Mahin from First M E church today. pallbearers listed. Mrs L A Peasley boarded train to Cedar Rapids to visit sister Mrs George Hohler.
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George L. Miles
Baptist Church
Weekly Journal
Florida
Dr. McKenoa
Hess
Mulberry Street
Fifth
Mulberry
Walnut Streets
James Mahin
M. E. Church
P. M. Musser
A. F. Demorest
W. W. McQuesten
A. G. McColm
J. H. Munroe
W. C. Betts
J. A. Pickler
J. H. Lukens
L. A. Peasley
Cedar Rapids
George Hohler
The Squaw Man Julie Opp Faversham Adapted Play
Adaptation of Edward Milton Royle's The Squaw Man as staged by Julie Opp Faversham, published 1906 by Harper Brothers.
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Julie Opp
Faversham
Edward Milton Royle
Harper & Bros
The Burden of Choice in Jim and Petrie’s Dilemma
Jim resists Petrie’s scheme to separate him from Nat-u-ritch and the woman he loves. Petrie hints at Diana’s return and the social pressure Jim faces as a squaw man. Jim clings to his son as his sole solace, declaring the boy will be the future Earl of Kerhill and the center of his life.
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Malcolm Petrie
Jim
Squaw
Nat-u-ritch
Nat-u-rithh
Petrie
England
Kerhil
Diana
America
Fort
Hal
Earl of
Mr. Petrie
Ferrying Again Ida May Resumes Service At Dusk
After forty hours of warmth that stirred dense fog along the Father of Waters the Ida May plans to resume ferrying at four this afternoon from its winter quarters at Geneva island. Weather cleared this morning and the steamer will push out if conditions hold.
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Ida May
Geneva Island
Father of Waters
Heir to Estate Returns to Ireland After Belated Find
Jos K Watters of Rock Island learned he was his father's heir after 50 years away from Ireland. He traveled to Ireland and returned with about 10 000 dollars from the estate. Muscatine lodge I O O F names N G E M Kes singer V G John Miller secretary Chas P Lewis treasurer B Biel P S Joseph Bridgman. Prairie Encampment No 4 elects C R E M Kessinger S W Thomas Watson J W J Erb treasurer J P Lewis H P Joseph Bridgman secretary
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Jos. K. Watters
Rock Island
Ireland
Muscatine Lodge I. O. O. F
N. G
E. M. Kessinger
V. G
John Miller
Chas. P. Lewis
B. Biel
P. S
Joseph Bridgman
Prairie Encampment
C. R
S. W
Thomas Watson
J. W
J. Erb
J. P. Lewis
H. P
Gal Bitzer
Disconcerting Moment Prompts Promises to Return Item
A terse exchange ends with a promise to hand over an item, highlighting unease and the urge for direct accountability. The brief interaction underscores tension as parties seek closure.
Ten Years Ago December Twelfth Sunday
A brief note recalls that ten years ago today, December 12, fell on a Sunday.
Christmas shopping rush as season winds down
The message urges readers to complete gifts before the 11 days left till Christmas. It emphasizes urgency and prompts quick action to finish purchases.
Improvements and Development of Commerce Paths
The article discusses improving and rationally developing the standard channels of commerce to foster growth. It emphasizes systematic planning, infrastructure, and policy alignment to enhance efficiency, reduce frictions, and support sustainable economic activity.
Roosevelt not seeking renomination per Dubuque Telegraph
The Dubuque Telegraph editor after a Washington visit says Roosevelt will not seek or be forced into 1908 renomination. He claims the president favors Taft if Taft proves capable in preconvention canvassing, otherwise Cortelyou.
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Roosevelt
Dubuque
Taft
Cortelyou
Nevada Representative Sees Only Cannon Knox Fairbanks Left
A Nevada Representative analyzing the Republican National Committee’s convention location vote concludes that the only viable presidential aspirants are Cannon Knox and Fairbanks. He predicts Fairbanks will rapidly move to the front once understood.
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Nevada
Republican National Committee
Cannon
Knox
Fairbanks
Thanksgiving in Dixie from Forest and Stream
The verse depicts a rural Southern Thanksgiving with frost, ripe persimmons, pawpaws, and turkeys. A narrator notes celebrated abundance, neighbors sharing, and a sense of relief from debt as whites and Black tenants enjoy seasonal bounty and warmth by the hearth.
Democrats contemplate convention fate and platform
The Des Moines Capital calls the idea a foolish waste of time and money for the Democrats to hold a national convention. It notes Mr Bryan will write the platform, and suggests delegates might opt for a midsummer outing to ratify it as a formality.
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Des Moines
Bryan
Senator Allison Ridiculed as Feeble by Marion Register
The Marion Register rebukes claims that Senator Allison is a feeble figure and near the end. It argues his age 78 is not grounds for decline and notes the governor at 58 is younger yet questioned for vitality.
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Allison
Marion Register
World To Day December issue features color illustration
The December World To Day presents a striking color frontispiece editorial in color showing the spirit of the month. It previews a broad discussion of Our Colonial Empire with The Unknown Philippines by Hamilton Wright, a recognized authority on the islands.
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Philippines
Hamilton Wright
Islands
Iowa Republicans Contemplate Taft Link Without Roosevelt
The Mason City Globe-Gazette questions the GOP stance in Iowa should Theodore Roosevelt be excluded. It asks why Iowa should back Taft if Roosevelt’s policies align with the state’s Republican voters and platform.
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Roosevelt
Iowa
Mason Ciew Globe-Gazette
Taft
Home Treatment For Constipation
Eight in ten suffer constipation causing exhaustion backache and kidney and stomach troubles. A scientist's compound of tropical fruits and juices creates a mild bowel mover while boosting digestion and vigor. The home remedy blends Obitrut Compound Extract with port wine take a dessert spoonful before meals and at night. druggists stock ingredients and sales are high.
Iowa Should Not Endorse a Presidential Candidate for Harmony
The Cedar Rapids Gazette contends that Iowa should indorse no presidential aspirant merely for partisan harmony. The paper urges evaluating candidates on principles, policy records, and potential impact rather than party loyalty.
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The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
Saloon Rules Centered in Iowa Code, Cedar Falls Record
The Cedar Falls Record asserts the best set of saloon rules in the world are to be found in the Iowa Code, emphasizing comprehensive guidelines for liquor shop conduct and licensing.
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Cedar Falls
Shortest day before payday noted by Keokuk Gate City
The Keokuk Gate City quips that the year’s shortest day often falls just ahead of payday. The remark blends fiscal timing with a humorous take on monthly wages and month-end arithmetic.
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Keokuk Gate City
Literary Notes on Develop Our Waterways
John J. Mathews Atlantic December article urges practical reform to improve the nation’s waterways. Citing the Interstate Deep Waterway Convention at Memphis, the piece argues rivers once carried freight before railroads clogged them, calling Congress to act against wasteful neglect and to awaken modern transportation policy.
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Memphis
Congress
Rengo Fat Reduction Claim Promises Quick Weight Loss
Advert for Rengo fat reduction product claims rapid fat loss without exercise or dieting. Asserts safety, palatability, and convenience with money back trial packs and mail order from Detroit headquarters. Mentions local Muscatine retailer A. W. Morgan and price of $1.60 per box.
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Rengo
Grenard
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
Muscatine
A. W. Morgan
Fraught farewell as father resists sending son away
Jim pleads against separation, claiming life owed him something as Hal clings to his father. Malcolm Petrie urges responsibility for the child's future and destiny. The scene ends with a tense offer to take the boy home, leaving the question unresolved.
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Jim
Hal
Malcolm Petrie
Petrie
Ruth Shenk Dies at Ten After Prolonged Suffering
Ruth Shenk, ten, died Friday evening December 6 after a long illness. Born in Lone Tree, Iowa, she endured head pain four weeks at Bellevue hospital, her gentle patience beloved by nurses. She loved flowers and sang Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown. Her parents are reconciled and mourn her loss.
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Ruth Shenk
M. E
Ruth
Bellevue Hospital
Lone Tree
Genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Turns Up Safety Claim
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as safe for coughs colds and lung troubles, noting the genuine yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs and urging customers to guard their health by choosing the authentic product from A. W. Morgan 107 West Second Street.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Rail timetable fragment for Brallwayx to Davenport and Chicago
Passenger and freight train schedule from Brallwayx Illinois to Davenport Chicago and beyond. Lists local passenger Nos 62 50 4 61, freight Nos 88 2 9 with times, and connections to California Washington Kansas City and Fort Worth. Notes trains daily except Sunday and agent signature W S Underdook Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
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Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
de Trnea Cacos
Beosuwes
Dalry
Seaves
Jiam Ge Eee
Underdook
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine
Daily Wilton branch trains depart and arrive at Muscatine with No 504 at 6 25 am No 505 at 8 30 am No 500 at 10 15 am No 501 at 12 35 pm No 502 at 3 20 pm and No 503 at 6 30 pm Daily operation excludes Sundays within the service window.
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A. Bogee
Weeus
SPAOS
Sameeane
Muscatine
Wilton
Muscatine North and South Railroad Timetable
Train schedule for Muscatine North and South lines lists No 4 and No 2 southbound departures from Muscatine at 6:00 pm and 11:00 am with intermediate stops at Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction. Nos 4 and 2 operate daily except Sunday and No 6 runs Monday only with early morning departures.
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Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Liv
Wapetlo
Elrick Janction
Fene Ee
Seo i
Sienl
Krp
Kate Gory
Elrick Junction
Train Schedules Show Connections at Town Central and Wapello
Historic timetable notes trains No 5 1 3 and other services with connections at Wapello Burling ton and Frick Junction. Details include daily except Sunday services No 1 and 3, Saturday only No 5, and connections with rail lines C R I P Burlington and Iowa Central.
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Cuba
Canada
Iceland
Scott
Chejournal BY
Journal Printing CO
Associated Press
Sucwmudt Yi We Lee Newspaper
Squar
Iowa Evening Press Association
York Place
Nassau Street
la Coste & Maxwell
Marquette Building
Peyue & Luung
Cuage
Daily Journal
Soui
Jeff
Arkansas
Trusts
Omaha
Senator Dolliver
Dixie
Pat Rengo
Atuorneys
Law
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Alblorneey
Cuunswlor
Notary Public
Telephone
J. Ouodice
Hershey State Salk
Lown
Onry Jayne We. Hofmas
Arihur Hofman
Jayonsarncg & Hoffman
Turneys
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
Muscating
M. Titus
AY Law
Titus & Jackson
Lowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Geneva
Titis Wade
Illinois
Blanks
Odfice
BP. Ingham
East Gnd St
JH. D. Horst
Irobate
Qeawemger
Cccecnecs Es Sao
Peestaget Os
Wieves
Wilton Trains
Muscatine North and South Railroad
North Tound
Pruitian
Wapello
Wanel
Dé Reece
Connerts
Town Central
Wapello Saundays
R. 1
Burlington
Iowa Central
Frick Junction
Muscatine Broom Factory
Harry Metzger
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