Journal Publishing Schedule And City Agencies
The Wally Journal prints every evening on weekdays except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal appears eight pages on Tuesday and twelve on Friday. Washington Bureau is led by Harold J. Mahin. New York Office by La Coste & Maxwell. Chicago Office by Payne & Young. Local agencies in Kecknlerville Chayka-grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washbury's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue sell extra papers nightly.
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Representatives
Washington
The
Marlborough
Harold J. Mahin
New York
Nassau Street
la Coste & Maxwell
Chicago
Ofice
Marquette
Payne & Young
Journal
Kecknlerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar's Grocery
South Muscatine
Morse Washbury’s
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store
Hershey Avenue
Muscatine Daily Journal November 1903 Circulation Statement
W. L. Lane Business Manager swears the total number of copies printed and circulated for November 1903 is 115,860. Statement sworn before Notary G. M. Titus on December 7, 1993.
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W. L. Lane
Muscatine Daily Journal
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
G. M. Titus
Live town requires the hustler's push and energy
The message argues that towns benefit from energetic organizers who drive development, even if they occasionally err. It favors supporting a proactive leader to build up the community, noting the Journal reprints the sentiment from the Waverly News-World.
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Haps
The
Journal
Waverly
Panama Visit Sparks Canal Debate and Hoar Speculation
The article notes Minister Buchanan arriving in Panama and raises questions about potential Colombian intrusion and the canal becoming a political issue. It ponders how Mr. Hoar might respond if Democrats make the canal an issue and suggests many wonder what he would do.
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Hoar
Canal
Iowa Opinion Splits on Biennial Elections and State Marshal Law
The Iowa legislature faces likely rejection of biennial elections and state marshal law. Public sentiment favors biennial elections as the least objectionable option, though approval remains a matter of personal view and debate.
Andrews of Detroit Released After Time Served
One Andrews of Detroit had fourteen years cut from his sentence for the penitentiary. Combined with time already served, this yielded his release. The event leaves Andrews apparently more pleased than if his wife had given him a necktie and suspenders.
Des Moines Critiques Piatti Performance Over Ticket Price
Des Moines residents complain Piatti cannot sing as expected while noting ticket prices at five dollars. Critics argue omitting price details might suggest a shift in cultural standards westward.
Rock Island Abandons Bond Plan to Refunding Debts
The Rock Island railroad company has abandoned its proposed issue of 250 million dollars in bonds to refund the indebtedness of its subsidiary fines and for betterments.
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Rock Island Railroad Company
Christmas Peace Anthem Echoes Across Iowa
Elizabeth Barrows Walton from Muscatine Iowa writes of a likely tariff revision after the next presidential election and urges a warm welcome with Christmas chimes and the line Peace on Earth Good Will to Men sung by angel hosts.
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Elizabeth Barrows Walton
Muscatine
Iowa
Scott's Emulsion helps pale children gain weight fast
Scott's Emulsion is advertised as nourishing for growing children with quick improvement in complexions and energy. The ad claims even drops in a baby's bottle have a noticeable positive effect and offers a free sample upon request from Scott & Bowrne in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowwne
Pearl Suret
New York
Grandview Correspondence and holiday notices
In Grandview Iowa on December 24 Bank Inspector McKee visited. Lectures by C N Harrison at the academy. Harley Young left for Oskaloosa for a few days. Geo Cocklin and A J Feastal spent Sunday at Muscatine. R C Wibber a Muscatine caller Saturday. J P Walker not improving rapidly. Mrs A H Young transacting business at Muscatine. Good Samaritan society to serve oysters Christmas night at Court of Honor. Jerry Browning and Will Hahn Muscatine callers Monday. Chas Zimmerman and Herbert Gipple visiting relatives at Spring Run. Mrs Geo Wibber visiting relatives at Old Wien. Theodore Guthrie to spend Christmas with his parents. Clarence Bridges from Des Moines to spend holidays at home. Fred Young confined at home with eye trouble.
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Grandview
Bank
McKee
C. N. Harrison
The
Academy
Harley Young
Oskaloosa
Geo, Cocklin
A. J. Feastal
Muscatine
R. C. Wibber
J. P. Walker
A. H. Young
Good Samaritan Society
Court of Honor
Jerry Browning
Will Hahn
Chas. Zimmerman
Herbert Gipple
Spring Run
Geo. Wibber
Old Wein
Theodore Guthrie
Guthrie Center
Clarence Bridges
Des Moines
Fred Young
Will iam Baylis pictorial “A Trip to California” on sale
A handsome photo collection titled Will iam Baylis pictorial A Trip to California features Rock Island to California scenes. The work showcases striking photographic effects and the photographers art, including a notable image of Elmer S. Batterson bathing near Los Angeles.
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William Baylis
California
Rock Island
Muscatine
Elmer S. Batterson
Los Angeles
Pope Bicycle Daily Memoranda Calendar Reissued
The Pope Bicycle Daily Memoranda Calendar is re issued as the opening signal for a healthy return to bicycling. Col Albert A Pope leads the bicycle industry and Good Roads movement with 366 leaves carrying notes from presidents doctors clergy and other prominent figures. Free at Pope Manufacturing Co Hartford Conn or 143 Sigel Street Chicago Il.
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Pope Bicycle Daily
Albert A. Pope
Our
Bicycle Industries
Pope Manufacturing Co
Hartford
Forget Your Stomach And Smile With Stuart's Tablets
An old time advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural, effective remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets mimic stomach fluids, aid digestion, prevent sour stomach, and restore cheerfulness. A testimonial from Rev J R Hoag of Wymore Nebraska notes improved appetite and overall health after three boxes.
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Stuart
J. R. Hoag
Wymore, Neb
Local Notes From Adams Iowa District
Jamie Burke has recovered enough to be about after two weeks of illness. Wm Brown and family, grim with grip, show improvement. Mrs J Lukenbach is seriously ill with Dr F Carl of Nichols in attendance. County seat visitors included Mr and Mrs F B Mapes, Mrs K Myers and son, J McClure, and H Ryan.
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Adams
Jamie Burke
Wm. Brown
J. Lukenbach
F. Carl
Nichols
F. B. Mapes
K. Myers
J. McClure
H. Ryan
Muscatine
J. P. Smith, Sr
Social Visits and Moving Plans in Muscatine Area
The text notes A. G. Horton visiting Muscatine on Monday with a brother-in-law and uncle role, Walter Pollock visiting his cousin Mrs. J. Jugen heimer, and a group at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crowe's home hosting a surprise for their son Will who then left for Kansas City to visit his sister Mrs. H. Lauter and seek a job. It mentions Jacob Tuefel plan to close out sale January 2, 1904, and Joe Dowdal on December 24, both moving to Muscatine, while Arnell Smith attends school locally.
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A. G. Horton
Muscatine
Walter Pollock
J. Jugenheimer
Wm. Crowe
Will
Kansas City
Joe Dowdal
Arnell Smith
Dramatic Notes Playsland of Quincy Adams Sawyer at Grand Opera House
The New England story Quincy Adams Sawyer by Charles Felton Piggin became a popular book and a successful stage play. It follows the book closely, features six concurrent love stories, strong comedy, and tender sentiment. Manager Kemble brings the play to the Grand Opera House on February 23 1904 after a successful New York run.
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New England
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Charles Felton Piggin
Quincy Adams
Boston
New York
Academy of Music
Kemble
Grand Opera House
Local notes and visits round Oakland area
Mrs Wolfe called on Mrs McKean. Elsie Bennington visits relatives. Mr and Mrs T J McCollister spent Sunday with Mrs Hines. The Siler sale drew a good crowd. John DycNe Hugh Boyd and families visited Henry Hoben. Mrs Alice Hill went to see her brother’s wife Mrs Wm Forbes who is ill but improving. Mrs Warstaff and daughter Mrs Wm Wall traveled to Muscatine for Mrs Frank Yocum’s illness, now better. Several attended Miss Stla Eden’s funeral. Laura Solomon ill with scarlet fever. Coll Forbes and Frank Goldsberry sold hogs at Columbus Junction.
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Oakland
Grau's Opera Company to Open in Muscatine
Grau's traveling opera company brings El Capitan to Muscatine's opera house on Monday December 28. The production promises a lavish scenic and costumed show with a famed cast led by Miss Anna Marie Tyler and Ethel Balch among others, plus a large chorus.
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Dewey
Stars and Stripes
el Capitan
Opera House
Anna Marie Tyler
Ethel Balch
Bessie Fairbairn
Casey Howard
Mr. Lyman Wheeler
Geo. Lord
Herman West
John Henderson
Lewis Morrison to Debut Mephisto in Faust Revival
Lewis Morrison will perform Mephisto for the last time in a new Faust production described as the most costly and artistic ever staged. The star is praised for bringing dignity and force to the mocking Mephisto in this season's rendition.
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Lewis Morrison
Mephisto
Family News From Shoofly in December
Roland Sherburne and son Jack plan a Chicago visit. Mr and Mrs Charles Eden Jr welcome a new son. Mrs W E Stockley of Des Moines will spend holidays with her parents. Celestine Hanlon and daughter Laura visit relatives in Iowa City. Tilla Akeson is ill and Julia Huskins helps Iona Drorbaugh with housework.
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Chas. Eden, Jr
W. EB. Stockley
Des Moines
Chas. Eden
Celestine Hanlon
Laura
Iowa City
Tilla Akeson
Julia Huskins
Iona Drorbaugh
Bright wholesome Boston review lauds "A Run for Her Money"
A Boston evening paper praises W.T. Spaeth for producing a bright wholesome musical comedy. The critic commends it as an antidote to morbidity and the gloom of problem plays, noting the positive value for amusement lovers. Date cited: Saturday December 26.
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Boston
W.T. Spaeth
Reform School Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Medicine
J G Gluck superintendent of the Pruntytown West Virginia reform school reports adopting Foley's Honey and Tar as the exclusive remedy after testing alternatives. He cautions it as effective and harmless and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for the supply.
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Havercamp
Scarlet fever quarantines in North Prairie community
Mrs. John Cromer and her babies suffer scarlet fever prompting quarantine of their home and a short school closure. William Campbell and Mr and Mrs Alf Armstrong attended the funeral of
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North Prairia
John Cromer
William Campbell
Alf. Armstrong
G A R Shelby Norman Post Meets Twice Monthly
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 2981 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R hall on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome.
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Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No 18
Lof
Meguine
Maccanee Hall
le Asthelter
Monte Barnard
Carrie Rankin
Dankers’ Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Post
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Pankers Reserve
G. A. R. Hall
Clyde Randleman
J B. Vanatta
Shelby Norman
East Second Street
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Journal Printing CO
B. M. Sheppard
Lee Syndicate
Muscati Daily Journal
Ouevan
Ae TB
Scesvas Saneeoen Ee
Buchanan
Panama
Mr. Hoar
One Andrews
Detroit
Mr. Andrews
Piatti
Senator Allison
Pope
Bicycle Daily
Memoranda
Santa Claus
Pearl Mills
Olive Berry
Reno Emu
Ton Chamberlin
Frank Hurst
Sol Smith Russell
Spaeth
Jennie Calef
Kaienny
Priday
Sooam
Jules Gray
Comic Opera Co
Sousa
Roland Sherburne
Jack
Chi
Cago
Report From
Reform School
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Muscatine City
Byrne
Hirt & Fesler Co
Muscatine Business College
Society
Garnes
Foreman
Mini Grace Porce
Musquitine Tribe
Deelings
Dennis Leary
Riley M. Wishart
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
A Riemcke
Geo. C. Winn
A. F
A. M
G A. Riemcke
W. M
DE Molay Commandiry
Reguier
R. A. Holmes
C. W. &. McCoy
Webb Council of Royal & Select Masters
Stein's Music Hall
Lawrence
Moilie F. Wiles
Crouch
Mall
Muscatine Camp
Woodman Ball
J. A. Knight
C. Coster
MB A
Bend City
Moders Brotherhood of America
J. A Cosgrove
Utes
U. W. Esglfe Lodge
A. U. W. Ball
Pingham
M W. B
Howe
O. T. M. Muscatine
Maccabees Hall
Althalter
BE. G. O'Brien
W. Habo
Rathbone Sisters
Visttora Tointed
Stella Malone M R
Frances Rosenbaum
Raternal “Aid ‘Association
Bloomington
Kammo Bulle
J. Reind
Ee P. Day
W. C. Strong
G. Cc. H. Garnes
Eleeccta
A. L. Lindner
W. M. Mise
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Mm. W. OF
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
W. EB Ashton
V. C. J. A. Lesda
Knights OF Pythias
Yoming Lodge
K. P. Balling
Lows Avenue
Brethres
J. W. Miller
C. c. Bg
Bowe
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors of America
F. A. McElroy
Oracle
Katie Parvin
Emma Bierman
Henry Kneese
Gus, Schmidt
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