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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
3
Incomplete OCR text from Muscatine newspaper displays publisher and editorial staff lines and references to Associated Press and circulation claims. No clear obituary or actionable item identified in readable fragments.
The Desy Journal is issued every week except Sunday. The Weekly Journal is issued on Tuesday and Friday with eight pages. Daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly by mail. Subscriptions: daily 10 cents per day, yearly by mail $8.00. semi weekly and annual rates listed.
The Journal lists city agencies and local businesses including East Aili Clay Aneese Grocery East 2nd street Bouth Muscatice Moree Weshburo's grocery Fad of street car track W C A Buech's Drug Btore iurshey avenue Keckilerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery with contact numbers for the business and fault notes on streetcar tracks.
President Roosevelt delivers a brief but comprehensive resume of his Panama trip and canal zone findings. He confirms canal work meets expectations, notes sanitary improvements, and outlines daily inspections, urging readers to study the message and support the great American project benefiting manufacturers and the middle west.
Congress faces a possible clash between supporters of extensive Mississippi River improvements and rivals pressing for harbor work elsewhere. Mr Mech expects a showdown may force compromise if tensions grow beyond internal disagreement.
In a speech to waterfront advocates, President Roosevelt urged federal action on river and harbor improvements. He argued the national government must manage water quality and downstream transport to fix inadequate rail transport for grain and cattle, proposing waterways as a key artery for commerce.
The article outlines proposed inheritance tax ideas tied to the presidents plan and set forth sliding scales from 75 cents to 6 dollars per 100 on large legacies. It notes exemptions for religious and educational bequests and provision for deferred payment up to three years with 6 percent interest.
Senator Tillman will not lecture in Bellaire Ohio after church officials demanded he swear no oaths from the pulpit. He refused the restriction and the contract was canceled.
A Virginian wrote to Northwestern Medical School offering to sell his brain but the school declined to buy brains. They stated they would pay for his nerve instead. No contract has been formed.
The piece notes that President Roosevelt has occasionally used strong language. It argues that under current pressures a harsher vocabulary is sometimes required and that even simplified spelling rules fail to supply enough expressive variety for the moment.
A garbled notice hints at a Christmas week sale with choices and purchases, urging readers to decide now and claim items. The legible phrases mention forethought, happiness for timely buyers, and completed purchases.
The piece hints that a Minnesota figure named Riddie seeks the Resala ambassadorship, drawing reaction from Gate City observers who expect continued public guessing about the outcome.
A Detroit man testifies the ointment cured his itching and bleeding piles after others failed. Casper Watton of Michigan Otey Indiana recalls severe pile symptoms that protruded and bled before using Dr A W Chase’s Ointment. The ad claims a money back guarantee and lists a price of 800 a box and the Buffalo New York company for orders.
The line suggests that his potential departure could shift his focus away from other troubles, offering a change even if not a relief. It presents a consideration of personal coping through action and distance from stressors.
Count Bond dismisses American criticism but signals he values restoring backing for a foreign title. He argues that without money to support it, a foreign title is a weak asset and unlikely to hold value.
Reader warns that seats are filling for January water wagon passage and urges securing a spot soon as space remains limited.
A man enjoys Christmas gifts despite receiving multiple cigars in duplicated gift boxes. No complaints are noted as the stocking stuffer becomes a running joke within the household.
The Clarinda Herald urges ending state printer and binder grafts while the Des Moines Capital backs abolishing capital punishment. Orange City Herald forecasts a stormy winter for the President, Cedar Rapids Gazette urges more impartial prosperity, Mason City Times-Herald applauds Bryan insight, Burlington Hawkeye questions public utterances, Webster City Freeman-Tribune favors an income tax to fund rising national expenses.
The Boone News expresses hope that Iowa’s primary and convention systems can be combined. It says Iowa wants officers nominated and elected by popular vote but would miss the traditional convention process.
The Algona Upper Des Moines-Republican advocates two options for election reform: restore the voting circle or adopt voting machines. It argues restoring the circle is cheaper and fiscal prudence favors that path.
The Fair field Ledger believes a legislative investigation of Iowa insurance companies will not occur, noting that insurers have long had friends in state officials and in the legislature to act as they please.
The Keokuk Gate City editorial lauds the U.S. Constitution as the wisest law, noting it has withstood 125 years of tests. It argues unlikely that citizens will overhaul it merely to aid ambitious politicians in obtaining office.
The Carroll Herald forecasts no opposition in the legislature this winter to enacting a primary election law. It says attempts may arise to quibble over the law’s type, but few lawmakers will publicly oppose the substantive measure.
The Channes City Intelligencer argues danger to Dolliver lies not with Secretary Bhean but with Cummins supporters. It suggests Cummins people push Shaw as Dolliver’s replacement and vow to enlist every ally to win a senate seat by fair or foul means.
The Washisgiven Democrat notes a rail pass story with advertising rate quotes. A reader claims they were charged the same rates as any town store for 1997 advertising worth 82 dollars, yielding a gain of at least 56 dollars. The paper hopes other roads will follow suit.
All members are requested to attend sewing compilations next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. W. Pahillips 601 Wallace.
A narrator plans a perilous test sanctioned by the inspector. The setup moves to Mr. Grey’s private dining room at luncheon, with the stiletto to be placed on his plate by a waiter, under a cover story about misdelivery and responsibility.
A narrator describes a tense scene with a tray of wishes, a missing cot, and Mr Grey entering to be seated. The package hidden reveals two tables with diners, one man facing away, and Grey showing an emotion the narrator cannot decipher. (To Be Continued.)
Society marks sixty years of Jacob and the late Mrs Lorenz with a noon dinner at 960 Roscoe Avenue. Children and grandchildren attended, presenting gold piece purses. In the evening, John P Breen of this city wed Anna T Munson of Forest City Iowa at St Matthias rectory. Breen, a longtime local businessman, will reside here.
The D W O K club of the YWCA met Saturday at association rooms and elected President Gail Thompson Vice President Kate Pentzer Secretary Marguerite Oliver and Treasurer Verna Patterson The younger junior girls club met in the afternoon and both groups enjoyed their meetings A constitution was adopted by the D Y B club during the session.
Roy Hawk pleaded guilty to grand larceny in district court for entering the Bishop and Hagerman Button Factory and stealing button blanks. Judge Jackson sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary after testimony on whether the window was open, which the defense argued would negate entry. The case, prosecuted by County Attorney J. R. Hanley, ended swiftly as Hawk admitted taking the items.
Edward Schweitzer living just outside the city was thrown from a buggy on East Tenth Street when the horse became unmanageable. The buggy overturned, breaking his nose and causing scalp wounds. He was treated by Dr. Beveridge and taken to Hershey Hospital for further care.
Postal service changes affect trains Nos 11 and 12, now carrying mail on the Golden State Limited. Incoming mail from Chicago will arrive later and be dropped en route, while outbound mail will be sent to Davenport on No 4 for departure on other routes. local office notes the new schedule alters city mail flow.
The Welk versus M R Millett case began this afternoon in district court with the jury selected. The suit seeks to recover on a note tied to the gate of a horse.
Sunday school teachers met at the church parlors to finalize a Christmas program to be held at the church the Sunday evening before Christmas. A large Christmas tree will be part of the event and the group spent most of Friday sewing popcorn strings for tree decorations.
The Nobles Club of Ten met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. George McCreaky’s home at Teaver and Nebreaka. The next meeting is set for Jan 21 at Mrs. Iman Scorta’s West Second Street home. Invitations for a reception Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J. A. Kenny’s Mulberry Street home have been issued by Mrs. J. H. Kentg and others. The Colonel Hare Thimble Bee meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. McGarghey on Tenth Street. full attendance urged.
A new town on the Watertown Mitchell line in South Dakota aims for 1,000 population in six months. Brentford propels growth with a commercial club drive, grain market potential, and rail access. Banks stores elevators and residences exist as development moves forward.
Report notes another accident victim affected by Ban Pool 1 Threet Alg was treated and cured by Havercamp's Prescription Drug tears. The item mentions Try it 35 ets and names Havercamp and Bockien with Arniea Beave as a treatment reference.
The Bobbs Merri1 Company issues a 36 page illustrated catalog with bargains on Cosmopolitan Home Magazine Reader Magazine and other leading magazines at half price. Readers may request the free catalog by mailing a postal card to Magazine Agency Department Indianapolis Indiana.
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