Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwelll as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building names Payne and Young as in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
3
Subscriptions Rates for Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal
Terms to Subscribers announce the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi Weekly Journal issued 8 pages Tuesday and 8 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier in city with weekly 10 cents collection. Rates: Daily one year by mail 3.00 Semi Weekly one year 1.50.
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Daily Journal
Mali
Local Agencies Listed for Reader Convenience
The Journal enumerates city agencies and shops including East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery, end of street car track, W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, and West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
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Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Bell Telephone Editorial Office Notes Mississippi Valley
A cryptic office memo from the Bell Telephone unit references the Mississippi Valley region. The unreadable fragment hints at internal communications or scheduling without providing concrete details or outcomes.
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Bell
Mississippi Valley
Muscatine Journal Publishes Its Annual Edition
The Muscatine Journal releases its annual edition highlighting local progress and prosperity. Articles cover bank deposits over 5 million dollars, Iowa National Guard ties with Company C, and the city directory history by former editor John Mahin. Readers are urged to study the issue for helpful, interesting content.
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the Journal
Muscatine
Company C
Iowa National Guard
John Mahin
Mahin
Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural College
Suel Foster
Death of Bishop McCabe
News of the death of Bishop McCabe spreads sorrow across Methodists nationwide as tributes begin.
Bishop McCabe Remembered for Devotion and Lectures
Distinguished churchman Chaplain McCabe earned national fame through lecture tours including The Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison. He influenced Methodist history as a devout church worker and gifted financial agent aiding many churches and colleges.
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McCabe
Methodist Church
Libby
Congress confronts Roosevelt on Brownsville soldiers case
Congress faces Roosevelt over the discharge of colored soldiers in Browns ville Texas. The President sent a special message detailing every aspect of the subject, and lawmakers are likely to conclude he knew what he was doing in separating the alleged negro rowdies from government service.
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Congress
Brownsville
Texas
Roosevelt
Railroads Face Broad Inquiry Amid Legislative Action
The interstate commerce commission completes a sweeping plan to probe railroad management. State legislatures prepare meetings and revoke common passes as tensions rise, signaling stormy times ahead for railroad corporations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mt Pleasant School Board Faces Soldier Preference Dispute
The Mt Pleasant school board elected a civilian janitor amid sixteen applicants two of whom were veterans. The selection sparked a threat of a lawsuit under soldier preference law, as only one civilian could be chosen.
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School Board of
Mt. Pleasant
Hawkeye Comments on Simplified Spelling Craze
The Hawkeye praises the latest phase of simplified spelling and humorously notes that foreigners struggle to learn English, saying “they threw thru overboard and are now through with it.”
Shortage of Five Dollar Bills Bypassed by New Year
Washington dispatch notes a current shortage of five dollar bills but observes Christmas only four days away. The report expects no bill shortage after January first and hints at holiday spending effects driving currency usage.
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Washington
Evangelist Sundy Reports 2763 Converts in Recent Campaign
Evangelist Sundy claims a recent revival reached 2,763 converts across his event circuit. The tally highlights broad reach and steady turnout as organizers promote ongoing outreach.
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Evangelist Sundy
Revival at Kewanee Marks Ward's Early Strike
The report recalls a wicked old town atmosphere when he first struck Kewanee, suggesting a rough frontier spirit and early trouble as the revival began.
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Kewanee
War talk called kitchen diplomacy in Burlington Hawkeye
The Burlington Hawkeye dismisses suggestions of war between the United States and Japan as shredded nonsense of kitchen diplomacy, urging a practical approach over heated rhetoric.
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Burlington Hawkeye
United States
Japan
State board rules tax exemption for fraternal funds
The state board of equalization ruled that the beneficiary mortuary and relief funds of fraternal organizations are exempt from taxation. This measure is described as good common sense, regardless of its legal status.
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State Board of Equalization
Journal Sections Highlight Reader Interest
Readers are invited to explore the Journal by sections with each page offering something of interest. The note urges enjoying the issue as a whole and discovering varied content across sections.
Davenport Times backs adding justices to Iowa Supreme Court
The Davenport Times endorses increasing the Iowa Supreme Court membership to prevent deadlocks, arguing a larger bench would improve timely decision making and judicial balance.
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The
Davenport Times
Iowa Supreme Court
Inheritance tax dodge may not panic some readers
The Des Moines Capital argues that if inheritance tax is evaded as easily as other taxes, adoption would not trigger widespread alarm among certain people. This view frames tax avoidance as a manageable issue rather than a crisis.
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Des Moines
Tax views split by income groups noted by Burlington Hawkeye
The Burlington Hawkeye reports that people with income oppose an income tax while those without income would be willing to pay it. The article highlights a divide in opinion across income classes and suggests contrasting attitudes toward taxation.
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Burlington
President Leads From Long Suit In Bluffing Game
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes the President shows a full hand of messages and that the progress of the game suggests he is leading from his long suit.
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Council
Married life troubles inspire single writers claim
The Clinton Herald quips that most authors who write on troubled marriages are single, arguing that married writers would be too busy with their own issues to write about them.
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The
Clinton Herald
Lawmakers' Primary Election Plans Questioned
The Marshalltown Times-Republican cautions readers not to assume a forthcoming legislature will deliver a specific primary election law and urges clarity on the type of primary system that may be enacted.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Roosevelt Sparks Debate Over Traditions and Tactics
The Dubuque Telegraph notes that Roosevelt has little concern for discretion or traditional procedures. It argues the world no longer expects him to follow established forms and norms.
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Roosevelt
Dubuque
Lacey unlikely as U S Senate candidate says editor
The Charles City Intelligencer doubts Maj. John F. Lacey can win Senate, calling it unlikely that a defeated congressman would be a safe United States senator choice.
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Maj
John F. Lacey
Allison
Charles City Intelligencer
United States
Carnegie proposition promises tax relief and restraint on heir spending
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes the Carnegie proposition would cut taxes for the common people and prevent heirs of the wealthy from wasting wealth by limiting extravagant spending.
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The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Carnegie
Terrific Fate in Suffering Bowel Trouble Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Pr King s New Life Pills as a cure for serious bowel trouble. It claims the remedy wards off illness and emphasizes a 25 cent price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Pr. King
New Life
Havercamp
Fortnightly club outlines James Lane Allen in West Liberty
West Liberty Iowa December 20 Mrs H C Hall hosted Fortnightly club session on James Lane Allen with a life sketch A Review of Reign of Law read by Mrs O H Martin discussion led by Mrs H J Ditmars Sixteen members attended Next meeting set for January 7 at Mrs Dr Long East Fourth street Local residents noted include John Hooly Iowa City visiting Mrs D C McKee guest at Mrs Charlie Peters home Rebekah lodge attendance and other town movements reported including travel to Cedar Rapids Muscatine and Okla homa Funeral services held for John A Webb conducted by Mrs Josephine Hollingsworth with pallbearers named Local social notes cover arrivals departures housekeeping moves and visits by multiple residents.
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West Liberty
H. Co. Hall
James Lane Allen
Nellie Nichols
O. H. Martin
H. J. Ditmars
Dr. Long
East Fourth Street
John Hooly
Iowa City
D. C. McKee
Nichols
Charlie Peters
William Tripp
Dr. Kaufman
Downey
Rebekah Lodge
W. F. Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Atalissa
C. S. Martin
Muscatine
Fast Mail
J. W. Tromer
Rock Island
Ida Brooke
Nellie Schenck
Millhouse
John A. Webb
Josephine Hollingsworth
Elmer Anderson
Ellis Smith
James Potter
Will Shaw
Frank Speight
Allie Brown
Albert Crampton
Moline
Ill
Chas. Kerns
Ella Hogue
Isaac Haines
West Branch
George Baehl
Tom Chase
West Fourth Street
W. ©. Brisbine
Wro
Barclay Short Horn Sale Ends Retirement Draws Regret
Mr Barclay retires after a closing out sale with forty head sold at an average $106 attracting many from surrounding towns including Miss Dora Westfall who suffered a fall at the milk factory but is recovering. Mrs Ralph Barclay and baby plan Christmas visit from Mason City while Mrs Clapp of Muscatine visited Bert Hine. George Williams left for Muscatine.
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Ming
Ralph Barclay
Baby
Mason City
Rebekahs
Dr. Clapp
Muscatine
Bert Hine
North Calhoun Street
Walter Bailey
Arkansas
Dora Westfall
Struble
Barclay
George Williams
Wapello Notes Include Temperance Talk and Local News
Wapello Iowa reports Hon H M Letts and wife visiting, Rev Barnes speaking at union temperance meeting, Paul Peters sustains a broken arm at school, Fred Keck moving to Main Street residence, several residents visiting Des Moines and Des Moines area, library fundraising plan requires 159 names at one dollar, and local social updates with arrivals and travel to Arkansas and Nebraska.
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Wapello
H. M. Letts
Columbus Junction
H. O. Weaver
Barnes
Lisbon
M. E
Temperance Union
Main Street
Miles Babb
Peoria
Iowa River
Fred Hartman
Ed. Hart
Kentucky
Oine
Chas. Pantle
Lewis Weiderrecht
Des Moines
C. B. Zimmerman
Charles Kemper
Mr. Miller
Near Morning Sun
Arkansas
Myrtle
Arthur Kerr
Mediapolis
Kerr
Fairbury
Nebraska
C. E. Frost
Rufus Paschal
W. P. Bumgardner
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Medical Leaders
Leading medical writers and teachers from multiple schools endorse Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia catarrhal stomach liver complaints and chronic bowel issues. The formula includes Black Cherrybark Golden Seal Bloodroot Stone root Mandrake root and Queen's root with glycerine as solvent. A pamphlet of extracts from authorities is mailed free on request from Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Pierce
Chicago
BR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
The Great Mogul Diamond Mystery Continues
Mr Grey discovers his prized diamond is a fake and suspects an American guest, Fairbrother. A cousin's list of London guests narrows suspects to two, including Fairbrother, whose New York status and wealth hint at guilt. Grey plans a secret probe with his daughter along.
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Cecilia
Carrie
Scotland Yard
Mr. Gray
London
Mr. Grey
Fairbrother
America
New York
Grey
Letts News Briefs Include Christmas Trees and Local Notices
The Letts column reports a U B Sunday school Christmas tree with gifts and candies at W H Snyder’s, plus several local updates. Eph Shellabarger and Mrs McGrew are ill, doctors consulted in Muscatine, and Toland family leaves town. Adam Stamm sold land west of town at 120 dollars per acre. Bessie Letts visits the Junction. small items on furs and Christmas dishes appear at Snyder’s.
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Letts
U. B
W. Hi. Snyder
S. Eph
Shellabarger
Weaver
Muscatine
Thompson
McGrew
Leits
W. H. Snyder
Toland
Rev. Childress
H. L. Shearer
Adam Stamm
Geo. B. Low
Holiday Cuba Round Trip Fare From Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central Railway offers a holiday round trip to Havana Cuba at one fare on December 18 19 and 20 with return by January 9. Travel via New Orleans with Southern Pacific steamers. For rates and details contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Railway
Havana
Cuba
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Company
Addreas
A. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott
Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
BF. D. Throup
Associated Press
Lee
Iowa
Iowa Evening Press Association
Bishop McCabe
Ostetters
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Cosmopolitan
Home
Harper’s Bazar
Central Magazine Agency
the Bobbs-Merrill Co., Publishers
Indianapolis, Ind
Woodley
John Manville
West 2Nd St
City Lumber Yard
W. B.corsets
Eingarten
Chamberlin
AVIDT
Charles H. Salisbury
Mgr
Sam P. Gerson
Glick’s Theater
England
Elsie Moore
Muscatine Broom Factory
Harry Menger
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Cal. W. Smith
Iowa Avenue
Iowa Telephone—House
Mississippi Valley—House
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