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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal summarize publication details. The Evening newspaper appears every weekday except Sunday with eight page Tuesday issues and twelve page Friday issues.
Terms to subscribers for daily delivery by carrier at 10 cents weekly and 3.00 per year by mail. Semi weekly at 1.50 per year. Claimed circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
Representatives listed for Washington U Bureau Marlborough with Harold J. Mabin in charge New York Office 140 Nassau Street La Coste Maxwell in charge Chicago Office 948 Marquette Building Payne Young in charge
The Journal lists agencies for city readers including 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 Extra papers will be on sale there each night Regular subscribers missing papers may collect them at these locations.
W L Lane business manager swears the Muscatine Daily Journal printed and circulated 115,860 copies in November 1903. Notary G M Titus attested on December 7, 1903 in Muscatine County town.
A Cedar Rapids Republican argues the next Iowa governor contest is in its early stages with potential major political developments. The veteran enlistment idea resurfaces amid a patriotic revival, while younger aspirants could emerge and veterans may be urged to step back from politics.
The Des Moines Register dismisses the anti Roosevelt crusade as insane political folly. It predicts Theodore Roosevelt will be nominated by acclamation and elected by voters in states north of the Mason Dixon line.
The Knoxville Journal argues for considering supply and demand when proposing higher salaries for state officers. It questions the value of making plum assignments seem appealing when many reject the terms as they are.
The Mt. Ayr Record argues that laws are not omnipotent and cannot compel outcomes once enacted. They caution against assuming legal acts possess supernatural power to achieve ends automatically.
The Dubuque Times argues Iowa teachers earn low averages because of many school districts. It contends consolidation would raise the average by reducing fragmentation and overhead.
Marshalltown Times-Republican quotes Mayor Becker of Davenport noting the town’s winerooms should be removed. He suggests Davenport historically allowed winerooms, and questions if the statewide view that everything goes in Davenport is accurate.
The Vinton Eagle reports Gov. Larrabee endorses the proposed state marshal law and notes his shift to support the prohibition cause with the governor's conclusion to espouse the movement.
A truncated line from an older newspaper snippet suggests a speaker urging decisive, comprehensive action. No names, dates, places, or events are readable, leaving the core meaning as a call for taking the whole decisive step.
The Audubon Republican hopes the vice presidency will no longer be given to placate factions or imply a political funeral for the recipient. It advocates a merit based choice rather than political bargaining.
The Glidden Graphic notes Hanna’s loyalty to friends is commendable yet laments that many friends do not deserve his support, reflecting on his political alliances and public perception of loyalties.
The Iowa Falls Citizen says Roosevelt will be a strong issue in 1904 and that the people support him, posing a challenge to politicians and the Democratic Party.
The Ida Grove Pioneer comments that the dignity of municipal government in Des Moines was lost in the shuffle many years ago, reflecting on past governance and public perception.
Ida Grove Pioneer notes Harry Slater introduced popcorn raising in Ida county nearly twenty two years ago and has since built a successful program. His Maple township residence spurred many farmers to plant a crop. Blaine township reports large acreage and Arthur markets popcorn at seventy cents a bushel while corn sells for $1.35.
Mrs. William Robbin of Louisville Kentucky recently married again, this time to David Buzzard. This is her fourth marriage after earlier unions to Robert Crow and John Sparrow ended in divorce. She has two Crows one Sparrow one Robbin and a Buzzard at her home.
Reverend Newell Dwight Hillis argues that God desires fair wages so people can live and buy libraries. He condemns the idea of giving away libraries and says one earning $7,000,000 last year is not serving God properly.
The Illinois State Register recounts a local clergyman being shaved by a barber with a history of drunken sprees. The barber cut the minister’s face badly and quipped that excess drink makes the skin tender. The minister jokingly agrees the effect is from drinking.
The January Century prints Kawaguchi Ekai’s detailed account of Tibet’s forbidden city based on months of travel and two years living in Lhasa. The Zen priest’s English memoir, aided by Eliza Scidmore and J. McD. Gardiner, includes a map, portrait, and autograph.
In the Atlantic Monthly Charles M. Harvey analyzes second-term presidential action, noting leaders tend to show greater initiative and independence after re election. The study links these patterns to implications for 1904 to 1908 politics and policy directions.
Iowa Central railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets at one and one third fare on December 24 25 31 and January 1. Return limit from destination is January 4. For details and folders contact local agents.
The notice urges readers to view advertisements as shopping news to save money on Christmas presents. It argues that a merchant’s quality stock and fair prices reflect in advertising and urges moral reading of ads.
Blondell and Fennessys Katzenjammer Kids comedy riot comes to the Grand with a three act show featuring a large company, new electrical effects, a twenty voice chorus, good specialties, fresh music, and striking scenic displays.
A stormy Saturday and cold Sunday are noted on Boston Avenue. Local updates include sick children, a pound party for Rev. Devore and wife, revival plans, illnesses such as pneumonia, operations in Keokuk, moved families, new baby, funeral attendance, and farming activities like corn gathering and hog sales.
Riverside Iowa December 15 Howard Law awarded the contract to lay the ice for the creamery and plans to start about Tuesday. It requires 125 loads. Frank Knotts’ team escaped fright from cattle and ran through two wires, injuring him. Railroad agent Mr Stowe fell ill and was taken to town.
An advertisement promotes CN as a universal germ killer. It urges cleaning and disinfecting with CN from roof to garret to prevent typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria and other infections and to keep flies and insects away. It claims CN destroys germs breeding places and is the safest sick-room disinfectant.
City hospital update reports a typhoid fever case. Mr Kelso of Lone Tree replaces Mr Stowe at the depot. Muscatine passenger train runs late daily. Hunters killed a fox north of town. Tom Sims suffers rheumatism. John Nelson plans a trip to South Dakota to visit relatives. George Edlestine to move to Iowa City. Harris Steel back from Chicago with snow noted. Fat porkers expected to arrive at market.
In Wapello Iowa on December 15 residents report interior changes at the IOOF hall amid cold weather. A district court petition by Daniel Avery seeks to annul a lease involving land west of Wapello claiming incompetence and misrepresentation by his son William Avery. The filing details alleged failures to provide care, boarding, taxes, clothing, and housing, plus threats and assault. a separate item lists IOOF officers for the year and news of I C Freeland's sibling’s death in Columbus Junction where his wife suffered breast cancer.
John Lowhr is home for a two week visit and Morris Kelso returns from Kansas. Mr and Mrs Jerry Cray move back from Oklahoma. Fourteen new members joined the Methodist church on probation. Fred Forbes sold his meat market to Bert Cray. Visitors include Geo Hinkley of Hartland Minnesota and Andrew France of Chicago. Mrs Will Howell hosted a flinch party. Cedar Rapids visitors with Fox family. Ladies Aid bazar set for December 18 and 19 in the old post office room.
Duncan reports a closing out sale by George Harney drawing a large crowd and clearing the lunch stand. Harney plans to move west. L. A. McCormick and George B. E. Close return from the west with 900 sheep. Mumps appear in the area. Miss Adelia Owens of Kentucky visits relatives. Miss Green, a local teacher, remains in Dun- site.
Burrows sells his telephone interest in the Nelson line to Charlies Minteer. Turkey sales report shows many sold this week at 14 cents per pound.
Geo Holling shipped a carload of steers from Durant to Chicago. Barney Stecher took a business trip to Buffalo. Policeman Charlie Becher and Davenport city clerk John McKee hunted between trains and dined at Mrs Kretschmer's, shooting 35 rabbits and a quail. Wm Hartman and Arnold Kretschmer did business in Muscatine.
Miss Foster visited friends Sunday. Frank Bryant and Clarence Fowler visited Muscatine Saturday night and Sunday. Curtis Cassabaum and George Pontal near Fruitland spent Sunday at the bluff. their pony frightened the sleigh and harness broke on the way home. Joe Eisele family visited Frank Thornton. Henry Tomfield passed through Monday. Will Eisele and son called at Fruitland Sunday. Mrs. Fletcher improving. John Millhorn called at Stroup Monday. Dance at Mr. Paris Friday night well attended. Rene Dewale busy hauling corn and plans to move in about two weeks. Will Lindley to business college at Muscatine Monday. Miss Moorhead staying with Grandma Eisele.
The shortest route in miles from Chicago to New York is the Penn sylvania. Fast trains offer comfort with personal attendants waiting maids for ladies bar ber and bath library smoking room and private apartments on The Manhattan Limited and The Pennsylvania Limited. For particulars contact C. L. Kimball A. G. P. Agt No. 2 Sherman street Chicago.
The Traveler's Guide lists train departures for the C R J and P railroad. Eastbound trains include No 32 at 9 am, No 8 at 6 pm, No 86 freight at 9 pm, and No 4 eastbound. Southwest departures at 8 10 am No 3 daily and 9 20 am No 5 freight, with No 7 passenger at 30 pm and No 11 passenger later. Chicago to Denver routes via Kansas City operate with Nos 7 8 85 86 daily except Sunday. Nos 2 and 4 now daily. Washington service altered.
Muscatine North and South Ry. item noting railway operations and service details in the local area.
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