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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
Newspaper publication schedule and delivery rates
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued 8 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Sunday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier for 10 cents per week or 74.00 per year by mail. Semi-Weekly rate is 1.50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies Established for City Convenience
The Journal lists several agencies in and around the city for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill East 20d Street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery and street car track W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Crocery West Hill Sharrars Crocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 20d
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka's Crocery
West Iil
Sharrar’s Crocery
Telephones and Bell Offices in Mississippi Valley
Editorial note lists business office and editorial office of Bell in the Mississippi Valley with references to Bell Telephone Company facilities and regional operations. The fragment mentions telephones and office designations without additional context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Iowa Telephone
Iowa Telephone—House
Bussscippi Valley—House
Rivers and harbors congress warns on large federal aid
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reflects on the Washington convention of eleven hundred delegates seeking a $50,000,000 annual river and harbor appropriation. It warns Congress is unlikely to approve such a vast sum and urges prudent, limited improvement without overreliance on federal funds. The piece notes past pork barrel projects and laments rivers no longer serving as major commerce arteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Congress
Washington
LeFever
Galena
Fever River
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
Muscatine
River improvements urged to lower freight rates nationwide
The article discusses river freight rates as an equalizer and notes President Roosevelt's support for rivers and harbors funding. It acknowledges past wasteful spending but argues current investments will yield returns and benefit river cities, lowering rates across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Mississippi
Muscatine urged to study factory siting methods
An editorial urges Muscatine to adopt C A Russell of Superior Wisconsin approach to attracting factories. Russell researches a target plant’s costs labor real estate freight and materials then presents precise data before pursuing a contract. The piece suggests inviting Russell to advise Muscatine Commercial Club to promote growth with factual comparisons.
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Muscatine
Davenport Times
C. A. Russell
Superior
Wisconsin
Commercial Club of
Wis
Des Moines
Russell
Freigt
Muscatine Commercial Club
Musecatine
Congress Bill on Prison Goods Embargo Sparks Debate
A recent lower house bill allows states to ban prison made goods within their borders. If enacted broadly, it could create an embargo on such products entering interstate commerce, prompting questions about how to keep convicts employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Convict Labor Debate Preoccupies Local Officials
Fragmentary remarks question how to employ convicts, stressing the need to keep them busy and productive as a pressing local issue. The text suggests immediate consideration of suitable tasks for labor.
Denatured alcohol tax bill and a constrained price
The bill to remove the denatured alcohol tax was discussed in Congress with hopes it would lower prices enough to compete with oil and gasoline. It now appears the minimum production cost is about 49 cents per gallon, a price unlikely to impact mechanics or replace oil in industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Standard Oil Trust
Bridge over the river boosts Muscatine revenue and interurban links
Citizens urged to observe the daily Illinois team procession crossing the river bridge to see its value for Muscatine. Supporters say the bridge is a major revenue source and an interurban road to the north and south would greatly benefit the town.
Debate on Government Ownership of Railroads
The postmaster general report flags a persistent deficit in government operated services. The writer argues that if the government cannot run the postal service without a large annual loss, railway management would likely fail as well even with a figure like Bryan as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Bryan
FiSrah-q v.hfdiorfBe
Primaries Likely to Double Election Costs and Nominations
It is widely understood that most primary laws would nearly double current election expenses. Some worry that nominations under a primary system would not be as satisfactory as those under the present arrangement.
Congress MPs Seek Pay Raise After Election
Lawmakers discuss increasing their salaries while noting they paid normal fares in campaigns. They did not oppose compensation during the recent electoral race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hogs in Iowa: Sell locally to save freight costs
The speaker argues farmers should sell hogs at 5.50 and buy bacon for 12.50 from Chicago packers. He contends Iowa meat can be prepared and marketed within the state, eliminating freight costs to Chicago and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Bellamy Storer Faulted as Correspondent by President
In a harsh note, the President critiqued Bellamy Storer for misrepresenting events in his recent correspondence. The comment suggests he would suit sensational yellow journals rather than careful reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellamy Storer
Iowa Press Comment on Primary Legislation Reform
Iowa editors weigh in on electoral and constitutional topics. Marshalltown Times-Republican calls for genuine primary legislation, Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes reform advocates, Mason City Times-Herald notes the biennial election persists and the circleless ballot, while Burlington Hawkeye suggests balancing presidential term length with shorter messages to maintain a fair average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Burlington Hawkeye
Iowa Primary Law: Ripple Across State Politics
The Charter Oak Times doubts that Iowa's passage of a primary law would reshape state politics, suggesting the change would merely disturb the smooth surface of state governance rather than trigger major upheaval.
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Iowa
Charter Oak Times
Cedar Rapids Gazette weighs pardon pleas from Iowa life prisoners
The Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests it is a pretty good guess that the life prisoners asking the Iowa legislature for clemency face uncertain futures. The paper frames the appeal as a significant political question with potential implications for justice and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Cedar Rapids
Public health guidance urges plan for digestion and sleep aid
The passage promotes starting a medicinal plan used by thousands for digestion and liver regulation and natural sleep. It stresses a recommended approach for those with similar ailments.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Ad Promotes Almanac
An 1907 advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia poor appetite heartburn biliousness chills colds female illnesses or malaria It also invites readers to ask their druggist for a free copy of the Almanac.
Keokuk Gate City Backs Optional County Primary Plan
The Keokuk Gate City argues that any legislature enacted primary law should allow counties to opt into the primary election plan, matching the current law. The stance suggests removing mandatory adoption, favoring local choice.
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Keokuk Gate City
Mt Vernon Hawkeye on Lacey senatorship talk
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes that discussion of Major Lacey and the senatorship reveals the state has more than one or two men capable of its highest official prizes.
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Mt. Vernon
Submarine Subsidy Debate Urges Vigorous Addresses
The Mason City Times-Herald praises Secretary Shaw and others for forceful speeches promoting ship subsidy as the wise policy, suggesting conviction could grow if such arguments prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Mason City Times-Herald
Probability of Cummins Lacey Senate Fight Draws Excitement
The Rock Rapids Reporter speculates on a possible 2 year hence contest for the senatorship between Cummins and Lacey noting that even a worst case fight would provide a striking spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Cummins
Lacey
Awakening Public Conscience Urged Over Constitutional Cure
The Emmetsburg Reporter argues today’s evils cannot be cured by constitutional change. It calls for a public awakening leading to a cleaner purer individual life inspired by higher ideals and nobler purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Congressmen discuss naming of U.S. marshal for southern Iowa
The Waterloo Times-Tribune questions the fate of current marshal George Christian as Congressman Dawson may seek the privilege of appointing the southern Iowa district's next U S marshal. The paper humorously ponders whether Christian will be dropped from the federal payroll after years of service.
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Waterloo Times-Tribune
Dawson
Iowa
George Christian
The
Times-Tribune
George
Appropriation Powers Questioned Over Printing Spelling
Davenport Times notes lawmakers claim authority to dictate printing spellings funded by appropriations while Congress lacks power to direct presidential word choices. It calls this leverage over legislation via funding a curious tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Davenport Times
Dubuque Times Journal mocks senatorial conference
The Dubuque Times Journal calls the Des Moines senatorial conference useless as no constitutional amendment is needed for popular election of senators in any state. It says an amendment would be mischievous because it would constrain the people to one method of expression while they currently may use several methods.
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Dubuque
Hall's Catarrh Cure offers $100 reward for cure
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages and is a constitutional treatment. It states the remedy is taken internally and works through the blood and mucous surfaces to remove the disease root. Proponents offer $100 for any unsolved case and urge sending testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Hail
Local Social Notes From Muscatine Area
William and Anna Zoliner conduct business in Muscatine. Meigs Hays begins winter term at French. James Fowler returns from Chicago stock show. Zolners, L Lambert, Kennedy couples visit Muscatine. Krueger brothers return from Chicago. Ruthenberg and Krueger families visit W F Krueger. Boney family from Buffalo Prairie travels to Foster to see Gilletts. Marion Lambert’s daughter born December 8, 1906. Zollners host neighbors with oysters and a pleasant evening.
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Ferdinand
William
Anna Zoliner
Muscatine
Meigs Hays
French
James Fowler
Chicago
John Zoliner
Chris
Oscar Ruthenberg
Wm. Krueger
W. F. Krueger
Ira Boney
Buffalo Prairie
Foster
Frank Gillett
Marion Lambert
John Zollner
Epworth League to Serve Oyster Supper at Hall
Illinois City notes include Epworth League oyster supper planned for Thursday night. Local folks mention Charlies Blanchard visiting relatives in Missouri and Kansas. Reynolds Hayes went to Muscatine on business. A baby girl born to E L Sheppard family on December 4. Andy Morehead visiting daughter Mrs Lawrence Johnson in Carbon Cliff. George Rausch returned from Rock Island on business. Otto Zeigler and wife back from northern Iowa. Leonard McGinnis and family at Wm Tyler's for Sunday. Pearl Shetler home after stay with Mrs Henry Carpenter Edgington. Mrs James Morrow and Hazel to Stromsburg Nebraska to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinois City
Epworth League
Charlies Blanchard
Missouri
Kansas
Reynolds Hayes
Muscatine
E. L. Sheppard
Theo Morehead
Andy Morehead
Carbon Cliff
Lawrence Johnson
George Rausch
Rock Island
Otto Zeigler
Iowa
Leonard McGinnis
Wm. Tyler
Miss Pearl Shetler
Henry Carpenter
Edgington
James Morrow
Hazel
Stromsbura
Neb
The Shadowed Chase Beneath the Factory Piles
Sweetwater and Mr. Grey creep under a building during a tense search near a cayernous space. A flaring light reveals a pale face above as a menacing figure moves, then they slip away unseen as the boat backs out of the danger harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denly
Sweetwate
Sweetwater
Moonlit pursuit ends as Sweetwater and Grey shadow escapees
In chapter Moonlight and a Clue two men listen for a chasm call and plot interception. Sweetwater hides a detective’s torch while Mr Grey weighs delays before pursuing toward the launch. The rowboat heads toward the manufactory as tension builds toward a continuation.
Do You Open Your Mouth to Food or Medicine
Dr. Pierce argues readers deserve knowledge of ingredients in products you ingest. He promotes Favorite Prescription as a cure for female illnesses and weakness, claims relief for painful periods, strengthens nursing and pregnant women, and soothes nervous disorders. A postal-card request offers a free booklet of medical authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Free magazine catalog from Bobbs Merrill Company
The Bobbs Merrill Company offers a free illustrated thirty six page catalog showing half price subscriptions for Cosmopolitan Home Magazine and Reader Magazine plus bargain prices on leading magazines. Request by mailing a postal card to Magazine Agency Department Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Cosmopolitan
Home
Harper’s Bazar
Bobbds-Merrill Company
Ind
Cranston Visit and Local Church Services
John Fulmer and wife of Ottumwa are visiting relatives in Cranston this week. Arthur Wells and Marcus Wells were in Letts on Saturday. Mr. Wright leased the Sheldon property and moved into Cranston. George Meeker returned from Cedar Rapids. his wife stays longer. A quarterly meeting at the U B church is scheduled for Wednesday with Elder Patterson in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranston
John Fulmer
Ottumwa
Arthur Wells
Marcus
Letts
Mr. Wright
Sheldon
George Meeker
Cedar Rapids
U. B
Patterson
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Scott
Che Journal BY Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
F. D. Turvup
Associated Press
Lee
Iowa Evening Press Association
Journal Agencies
Tion
Hostetter
Illinois City
Mr. Grey
Cayrernous
Flick
Sud
Central Magazine Agency
the Bobbs-Merrill Co., Publishers
Indianapolis, Ind
Srection
Charles H. Salisbury
Mgr
Tonisight
Winkirger Bros
Herm Gremmel
Muscatine Broom Factory
Harry Menger
E. P. Day
East Second Street
A. H. Kehlhammer
Cal. W. Smith
Iowa Avenue
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