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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
3
Publication schedule and mail rates for Daily and Semi-Weekly Journal
The Daily Journal prints six evenings weekly except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal delivers eight pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier in-city and weekly collection ten cents. yearly mail rates are 3.00 dollars for daily and 1.50 dollars for semi weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
City Agency Directory List and Locations
The Journal outlines agencies around the city for reader convenience. Listings include East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburns Grocery End of Street Car Track W C A Buschs Drug Store Kershey Avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill Sherrars Grocery with Bell telephones for business and editorial offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Kershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
Sherrar’s
Christmas Time Blessings and Good Will Across All
The article celebrates Christmas as the brightest holiday, highlighting generosity, selflessness, and the joy of giving. It emphasizes the season's universal reach from workers to the wealthy and recalls Tiny Tim's blessing as a moral call to kindness. The Journal extends warm Christmas greetings to all readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Tiny Tim
Bailey's Chances in Texas Senate Contest
The state debates a possible successor to Joseph Seldon Bailey as a contest over the senatorial seat looms despite Bailey's claim as the Democratic nominee. Early assurances of at most four opposing votes have given way to a more doubtful outlook as the political situation evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Joseph Seldon Bailey
Tega
Bailey
Bailey Faces Tough Fight for Re-election in Legislature
The state political scene shows Senator Bailey facing strong opposition as more than a dozen lawmakers publicly oppose his bid. Many others have not spoken or will be instructed by their constituents to vote against him when the legislature meets, suggesting Bailey’s defeat may be possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Farmers as Manufacturers Could Farm Distilling at Home
Senate amendment to free alcohol bill would let every farmer operate a still in barn lots by enabling denaturing of alcohol in small quantities. The change replaces individual warehouses with a system allowing special arrangements under internal revenue to remove prohibitive costs and simplify oversight. This aims to adopt the German distillation model permitting farm groups to manufacture alcohol under lighter government supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bishop C C McCabe Remembered For Lectures And Ministry
Bishop Charles C. McCabe who died in Philadelphia was buried in Evanston Illinois. He gained national fame for his lectures including The Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison and The Sunny Side of Life in Libby Prison. His platform work made him a recognizable figure across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McCabe
Evanston
Iinois
Libby
The
Kansas City Journal
Mississippi River
Charles C. McCabe
Republic
McCabe
Leiture
Bishop McCabe
Philadelphia
Bryce Named British Ambassador to United States
The New York Globe reports the appointment of James Bryce as the British ambassador, detailing his diplomatic background and expected role in Washington. Bryce, a prominent diplomat and scholar, arrives amid shifting Anglo American relations and will present credentials to the U.S. government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia costiveness biliousness head ache and female ills. It urges readers to ask their druggist for a free illustrated almanac from 1807.
Red Book for January 1907 issue highlights and authors
The January Red Book Magazine presents eight actress portraits and a dramatic Louis V. De Foe essay on new plays. It features varied short tales by Ella Tyrbout, Elliott Flower, Leo Crane, Lefa Field Hubbell, Alice and Claude Ashkew, and William Hamilton Osborne, plus works by Bronson Howard, Sherman, Stealy, Crissey, Perry, Oliver, Phillips, and Currie, marking a strong start to 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Book
Louis V. de Foe
Red Pook
Ella Middleton
Tyrbout
Cagler
Elliott Flower
Leo Crane
Napoleon
Lefa Field Hubbell
Philippines
Alice
Claude Ashkew
William Hamilton Osborne
Red Book Magazine
George Bronson-Howard
El*oise Lee Sherman
Fr. L. Stealy
Forrest Crissey
Katherine Perry
Owen Oliver
Roland Ashford Phillips
Barton Wood Currie
Bryce as American ambassador seen as unparalleled asset
The piece argues that appointing Mr. Bryce as American ambassador would be extraordinary and uniquely beneficial. It praises his deep understanding of American institutions, liberal sympathy, and lifelong commitment to neighborly love, contending Britain would betray its interests by not making the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
de Tocqueville
France
French Empire
Bryce
Great Britain
Mr. Bryce
Fifty Years Ago corrections and recognitions in Muscatine journal
Evanston Illinois December 22 1906 letter to the Journal editor notes corrections for fifty years ago. Pete Musser and his brother Richard were omitted from 1856 survivors list and the Musser Lumber Company later formed by Peter Musser and relatives is highlighted. Also praises George W Dillaway for early water works stock and builds Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Hl
Journal
Pete Musser
Hoch & Musser
Richard
Peter M. Musser
Musser
Muscatine
George W. Dillaway
Docking Congressmen May Be a New Economic Test
The Kansas City Times discusses a proposal to dock members for unearned pay by tracking attendance and enforcing absences. It cites a Tennessee representative Gaines and an old law permitting deductions, arguing for stricter economy and questioning enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Senate
House
Gaines
Tennessee
Congress
Washington
Rockefeller avoids testifying in Standard Oil case
Leslie's Weekly notes government counsel George H. Phelps will oppose forcing John D. Rockefeller to testify in person in the Ohio Standard Oil litigation. Rockefeller says he has not been involved in company operations for years, leaving his value as a witness to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
John D. Rockefeller
Ohio
George H. Phelps
Rockefeller
Europe
Phelps
Standard Oil
Leopold's American Agents and Congo Lobby Tactics
Robert E. Park argues King Leopold uses the Belgian embassy and Baron Moncieur to sway opinion in the United States and Britain. He notes Leopold's mounting influence hopes, including a 8 440 000 acre rubber territory controlled by a French American English company led by Thomas P. Ryan. Leopold relies on this alliance to block Congo debate at the forthcoming congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Washington
Congo
Baron Moncieur
Africa
England
Thomas P. Ryan
Robert E. Park
Treat a torpid liver with digestion focus and Golden Medical Discovery
The text argues a tired liver stems from poor nutrition and overwork. Start with digestion, restore stomach function, then liver improves. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to re energize digestion, purge toxins, and relieve liver burden, with explicit instructions and note it is non secret with known composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Indications of Paralysis and Dr Chase Nerve Pills
The notice describes gradual paralysis risk from nervous exhaustion with symptoms like insomnia irritability memory loss and weakness. It promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming to restore nerves by creating new blood and nerve force. Available at dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with A W Morgan as local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
The Blood Money of the Congo
A January issue of Everybody's profiles a Congo money affair with political and social tensions. The essay examines exploitation, resource flow, and international impact, highlighting key figures and the moral questions surrounding exploitation and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
The Professor and His Wife The Struggles of a Poor Scholar
From The Point of View in the January Scribner the piece discusses the hardships a professor faces and the toll on his wife born of poverty. It contrasts scholarly restraint with desires for society luxury and notes the shared burdens of housekeeping and raising children while highlighting the solidarity of poorer spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner
Prescription ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills for constipation. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store lists a 25 cent price and urges readers to keep the appendix active and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Wellman News Briefs Highlight Christmas Events and Local Plans
Wellman Iowa residents share holiday visits as Wm Junkin family returns from Minnesota for Christmas. The M FE Sunday school hosts a Christmas program and Epworth League plans a home talent show. Local business leaders form a commercial club to lease a Main Street brick building for an opera house, signaling entertainments to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
A. M. Gardner
Wm. Junkin
Mabel
Maud Bradford
Minnesota
Lyman Bradford
M. FE
Santa
Epworth League
Ida Starr
Susan Gardner
Main Street
Bonnell
Danville
L. L. Godlove
Oakland Courthouse Gossip and Holiday Happenings
Miss Inez Weber spent her vacation at home while Roy and Mrs Williamson welcomed a second daughter born December 23. Flora McBride and Mary Johnson of Muscatine visit relatives here. Alonzo Diller installed a new telephone. Grandma Baker moved to her son Johns. Mrs Smith of Muscatine stayed a few days then rode the Milwaukee back home. Mrs Forbes and two children visit an uncle in Danville for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Inez Weber
Roy Williamson
Flora McBride
Mary Johnson
Muscatine
Alonzo Diller
Grandma Baker
John
Smith
Milwaukee
Chas. Forbes
Danville
Free 36 page Bobbs Merrill magazine catalog offers half price subscriptions
The Bobbs Merrill Company issued a illustrated thirty six page catalog sent free to readers. It lists half price offers on Cosmopolitan Home Magazine and Reader Magazine plus bargain prices on other leading magazines. Request by postal card to Magazine Agency Department Indianapolis Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Cosmopolitan
Bobbles-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Desperate midnight notes haunt a doomed household
In a snowbound confrontation, a wounded agent slips a covert warning to his master’s wife while Abner Fairbrother plots to seize a diamond and silence his rival. A hospital of deceit unfolds as plans collide, with Mrs. Fairbrother’s fear triggering a fatal gambit.
Moment of Chance Turns Deadly Ambition in Dinner Hall
A man in a supper room encounters a poised woman at the center of a social scene. Her distant elegance unsettles him and his grip tightens on a hidden stiletto, hinting at a planned act. The moment ends with a cliffhanger as the scene leaves their fates unresolved.
Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Iowa Central
The Iowa Central lists round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for December 20 21 22 23 26 25 30 31 and January 1 with returns valid through January 7 1907. Details and folders available from agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Railway timetable details for Davenport Chicago routes
The timetable lists trains in both directions with numbers and times for Davenport Chicago routes including No 12 No 50 No 30 and No 4 No 74 Local Freight No 78 and Golden State Limited. It notes The Golden State Limited will only board or alight passengers at El Paso and westward and shows arrivals and departures for east and west going passengers and Wilton branch trains daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Chicago
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Denver
California Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
el Paso
W. S. Underdonk
Wilton
Muscatine
Soren
Muscatine Rail Schedules and Connections 1905
North and southbound timetable details for Muscatine and surrounding stations including Round House Hahn's Switch Fruitland Grandview Elrick Junction Wapello and connections with Iowa Central and other lines. Notes specify daily or Saturday limitations and train number connections with Burlington and Elrick Junction schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Mascstine
Round House
Hahn's Switch
Praitiehd
Grandview
Liv
Wee Oe
Elrick Junction
Uc Cecascssee
Grrws
Cw Ee
Wpghuiee
Wpghuiee Swhteloselecenes
Cukastes Edad
Wapello
Elrick Teimetlon
Ccc
Muscatine
Habn’'s Switch
Fruitland
Than Oe Nanan
Megrorene
Ccunen
Ale
Jes
Wecinewes
Pet
Ptoiaog
Cccc
Burlington
Iowa Central
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Athlophoros Company
New Haven
Conn
Che Journal
BY Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
Kr. D. Thurvop
Associated Press
Lee Syndicate of
Iowa Lveting Newspapers
Wiember
Iowa Evening Press Association
Telephones
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Hostetter
Sae
Pei
Bod Rae
King Leopold
Abner Fairbrother
el Moro
Santa Fe
Mr. Grey
Rock Island System
Muscatine North & South
Wogee Fe Ks
Ok Wee Deans
Chamberlin Mimot
Charles H. Salisbury
Mgr
Peck
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