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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
3
Newspaper Delivery Rates From The Daily Journal
Terms to Subscribers indicate the Daily Journal prints daily except Sunday while the Semi-Weekly Journal appears five pages on Tuesday and five pages on Friday nights. Daily in the city costs 10 cents weekly. yearly mail rates are 3.00 for daily and 1.00 for semi weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List For Readers Convenience
The Journal notes city agencies including East Hill area with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street and South Muscatine with Morse Washburn's grocery. End of street car track, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, Jershey Avenue, Kecklerville with Chayka's Grocery, West Hill with Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s Groecery
W. C. A. Busch’s
Jershey Avenue
Bell Telephone Office Report From Mississippi Valley
A fragmented telegraph style note from the Bell Telephone business office mentions the Mississippi Valley region with references to material assessment and time stamps 02s05 30. The terse item lacks clear names or dates but indicates a technical audit or inventory line for Bell Telephone operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephones Business Office
Bell
Chance Asses
Mississippi Valley
Generosity Debate on Salaries of U S Senators and British MPs
The New York World argues that Congress members are not badly paid and that salary increases failed. The piece contrasts American lawmakers with British MPs and cabinet ministers, noting pensions and perks, and asserts Americans have been more generous to Congress than to other branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Senate
House of Representatives
Great Britain
House of Commons
London
Joe Cannon
Congress
Parliament
John Burns
John Wesley Gaines
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Year of boosting for Muscatine urged in 1907 plans
The Muscatine Commercial club and Retail Merchants' association call for a year of boosting in 1907. They outline plans for building and improvements and urge broad community support to raise Muscatine's profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Commercial Club
Retail Merchants’ Association
Banquet urged to spur future growth and work
A commercial club banquet is urged as a turning point to boost city growth. The speaker calls for extending employment, increasing population, and doubling efforts to make 1907 a record year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Insurance Talk Sparks Statewide Attention in Iowa
W M Narvis urged every man to insure life upon marriage citing a $1000 policy. The Iowa News and Comments column notes his strong belief in insurance and suggests state involvement, though warns a lawyer might oppose such legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Narvis
Narvis
Iowa
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Mr. Nar
Dolliver Poised for Senate Return in Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes strong unity behind Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver’s re election prospects, citing it as a holiday season boon for the Iowa senator. It casts doubt on plots and whispers about a nomination fight, praising his record and predicting continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan P. Dolliver
United States Senate
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Dolliver
Senate
George D. Perkins
Perkins
Fort Dodge Statesman
Washington
Primary debate sparks goldbrick criticism across papers
The Marion Register labels the primary as a gold brick while the Cedar Rapids Gazette argues Christmas is the strongest argument against race death by one’s own action, reflecting contrasting editorials on social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Register
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Keosauqua Republican Praises Secretary Shaw
The Keosauqua Republican asserts that brains honorable citizenship patriotism and real republicanism define Secretary Shaw as a statesman and true Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keosauqua Republican
Shaw
Iowa Press Riffs On National Figures And Policy
Several Iowa papers praise harmony in the state while others criticize federal policy. Quotations cover ship subsidies, capital punishment, Roosevelt’s rising popularity, and judicial actions in the Busse case. The Storer incident fades as President moves quickly from issue to issue.
Trade subsidies spark US question at Coon Rapids
The Coon Rapids Enterprise questions why the United States should forgo subsidies while England, Germany, and other nations have built a large ocean trade via subsidies. The piece argues subsidy profitability abroad and calls for U.S. consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Coon Rapids Enterprise
United States
Congress poised to pass income tax law, Freeman-Tribune predicts
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune expresses confidence that Congress will enact an income tax law within years. It argues the tax will become a popular method to fund the national treasury and support government finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Congress
National Treasury
Simple primary law urged by Estherville advocate
An Estherville Republican urges a straightforward primary law. He argues the law should be simple and free of frills and raffles, trusting the legislature to enact the plainest possible measure.
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Estherville
42 Cent Railroad Fare Bill Faces Iowa Legislature
The Iowa Falls Citizen says a 42 cent railroad fare bill will likely pass, with debate inevitable. The paper notes differences in opinion but expects action this winter, regardless of timing.
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Iowa Falls
Governor Shaw praised for rare executive qualifications
The Burlington Hawkeye lauds Gov. Shaw as having incisive judgment and ready administration skills suitable for the presidency or any high responsible post.
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Shaw
United States
Burlington Hawkeye
Nevada Representative questions Roosevelt on negro soldiers case
The Nevada Representative dismisses the president's explanation of his handling of the negro soldiers matter. He asserts that no evident circumstances justify any precipitate or irregular action in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Roosevelt
Iowa Governor's Washington Trip Cited as Social Outing
The Cedar Rapids Republican defends Governor Cummins travel to Washington saying he seeks an outing and to mingle with national leaders. It notes Cummins has always wanted to visit the capital and goes whenever possible, calling Washington a nice place.
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Iowa
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Republican
National
Cummins
Republicans back Dr. Allison while fit to serve
The Rockford Register quotes that a majority of Iowa Republicans favor keeping Dr. Allison in office as long as he has the physical and nervous strength to perform duties. It notes the seat would open to any candidate who can secure the necessary votes once incapacity appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rockford Register
Allison
West Liberty Social Notes and Christmas Visits
West Liberty Iowa residents share holiday visits and travel plans. Families from Martin, Fisher, Warren, Kaalbert, Kester, Lightner and others exchanged greetings and journeys to Davenport Chicago Wilton Sunbury Des Moines and Muscatine for relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
O. H. Martin
Kimball
Peter Polders
Minnie Polders
C. S. Martin
Charlie Polders
J. C. Martin
Gale
Egbert Kimball
Lydia Kimball
Clinton Fisher
Leech
West Branch
Ed. Warren
Sunbury
Chicago
Charlie
Albert Lightner
Davenport
Robert Sarver
B. Boyne
Anna
Mae
Will Derickson
QO. M. Foster
Muscatine
Anna White
Wilton
John Forney
Brooklyn
Bert
Will Ady
Toledo
Reuben Shaw
Mesdames Orno Brugman
Wil! Pike
Nichols
John Wanamaker
Town
Chas. Lipstus
Minnie Scott
George Crawford
Joe Secott
Fern Westfall
Springdale
Des Moines
J. W. Mead
Bruce Springs
Neb
Sat
Town Visitors and Travelers Over Christmas Week
A long list of residents and guests is reported through town during the Christmas period. Individuals visit relatives in Muscatine Davenport Iowa City and Cedar Rapids while others travel to Bloomington Lettsville and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mead
Emar Stokes
Iowa City
Mary Clark
Davenport
Alice Maxson
Minneapolis
Bert Hine
Muscatine
Jess Scott
Hanley
Mary Robertson
Heck
Joe
Robb
Hiteman
John Dickerson
Bloomington
Inl
George Heberling
Minshall
George Sissell
S. Wiggim
Lone Tree
Susan Watson
West Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Eric Evans
Reuben Smith
Gertie
Moscow
Roberts Graham
Lulu
Elsie
Jonathan Pringey
Maxson Avenue
Will Burger
Nichols
E. F. Schall
Elizabeth Jones
Atalissa
Mesdames L
Why Do Americans Go Abroad and to Europe
Literary notes discuss reasons Americans travel abroad with emphasis on the value of the experience. The piece notes many travelers lack mental preparation, cites advertising by steamship lines, and describes a western bank cashier being drawn to Europe by vivid promotions before planning rates and pensions, leading to deposits on a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bay of Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Middle West
J. M. Campbell
World Today
Miraculous Escape Healed by Arnica Salve in Wisconsin
A Pinske of Nashotah Wisconsin escaped a life threatening bleeding and healed his wound with Buecklen's Arnica Salve sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pinske
Nashotah
Wis
Buecklen
Havercamp
Free illustrated magazine catalog from Bobbs Merrill Company
The Bobbs Merril Company offers a free illustrated catalog showing half price subscriptions for major magazines including Cosmopolitan Home Magazine and Reader Magazine. The catalog promises bargain prices on leading magazines for the coming year and is available by sending a postal card to Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs-Merrill Company
E Book Publishers
Cosmopolitan
Bobbs-Merri! Company
Indianapolis
Lad
Revenge and a vanished diamond in a night of high life
Abner Fairbrother schemes to conceal murder and swap a fake diamond for the real Mogul. Mr Grey wrestles with suspicion as the true jewel's location shifts, while a staged display of horror shields a hidden crime. The Englishman lingers, patient, pursuing a slow, and certain, unraveling of the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grey
Abner Fairbrother
James Wellwood
Mystery of Fairbrother Lies Behind a Remote New Mexico Case
The tale follows Mr Grey who suspects Fairbrother of thefts and a possible murder. He quietly investigates through his former valet, tracing a man cared for by doctors on a New Mexico plateau. Evidence hints the captive man is not the real Fairbrother, despite the name. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbrother
New Mexico
England
Grey
Oak Grove Christmas Entertainment and Visitors
Oak Grove Iowa hosts Christmas entertainment at Strangler's Chapel. Edward Shields of Iowa City visits his parents Mr and Mrs George Shields. Elmer Schillig of Gallatin Missouri and his wife stay with relatives the Stuarts. The Shields and Bloomer families, including Hiram and Jay, celebrate with George Shields. Ed Barnard Sr and Olive travel to Wipello for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Strangler
Jay
George Shields
Ed Barnard
Olive
Wipello
Railroad Time Table From Davenport Chicago 1906
Rail timetable lists trains in effect November 25 1906 with Going Last and Going West schedules. It notes Golden State Limited stops only to pick up or drop off passengers at El Paso and points west and lists arrival times for No 102 passenger and freight trains along with agent W S Underdonk.
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Davenport
Chicago
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Denver
Ft. Worth
Pallas
California Limited
Washington
el Paso
W. S. Underdonk
Train schedule notes for Muscatine Wilton branch
Train timetable lists arrive and depart times for Muscatine and Wilton branch trains including No. 368 at 6:25 am No. 367 at 12:30 pm No. 262 at 8:20 pm No. 361 at 5:50 pm No. 364 at 9:25 pm and No. 363 at 11:55 pm Daily service excludes Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Fragments
Schedule notes show freight Nos 91 and 92 with passenger service times and a 1905 effective date. Incomplete lines mention two daily freight departures and passenger movement, with times listed around early morning and late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine Rail Schedules North and South Lines
Train timetable details Muscatine routes with No. 4 No. 2 No. 5 No. 1 No. 3 services, arrival and departure times between Muscatine Round House Hahn's Switch Grandview Elrick Junction Wapello and connections to Iowa Central and R.I. & P. lines. Indicates daily except Sunday operations and Saturday-only services, with cross-service connections.
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Muscatine
Treuse
Hahn’s
Ilam
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Lipm
Fjrick Junction
Tow
Musratigog
Pirie
Fametioe
Vic Wee
Round House
Hahn's
Prattined Ssiece
A. Terns Eae S Oe
Elrick Junction
Topoans Oes Escan
Mound
Cates
St. Phang Oes
Georetiow
Iowa Central
Burlington
Elrick
Masonic Society Cards listing lodges and meetings
MasonIC lodges and councils announce their meeting times for the month. Details include the 1st Tuesday for MasoniC 1OWaA Lodge No 2, the 2nd Friday convocation for Washington Chapter No 4, and other bodies with leaders and secretaries named at Stein's music hall and Maccabee hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
K. T
G. D. Lezotte
W. A Graff
Fraternal and Ladies Groups Meet Regularly in City
The m m B A Bend City Lodge No 145 meets the first and third Monday at K of P building with President King and Secretary Ryan. Bloomington Council Craternal Aid meets Fridays at Shammo building with Bowlby and Das. Major John's Circle of the Grand Army of the Republic holds meetings on the first and third Fridays, with Pfeffer and Barger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romona
Isabelle J. Norton
Milo Smith
Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
OWA Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Macccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No
K. PF
Town Avenue
FE. L. Kemptner
C. C
T. Ethimeter
K. of R
Pearl City
Fish Frail
Ease Second Street
James McFlrey
Louise Matsenbach
Mm. B.A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
de. F. Ff. King
Chas. Ryan
Craternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Wo If FR A
Shammo Building
Fast Second Sr
W. D. Bowlby
J. P. Das
John
Grand Army
Pfeffer
Cora Barger
Venient
C.C
Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of A
Prairie Encampment
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Chayka’s Grocery
West Hill
Sharrar’s Grocery
Knoxville Journal
Parkersburg
Aita Advertiser
Theodore Roosevelt
Manchester Press
Mason City Times-Herald
Busse
Storer
Rock Island System
Eens Dee
Wilton Trains
Wek
Muscatine North & South
Society
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Oracle
Mmo Hoefin
Cora McCoy
Fannie Retmicke
August Othmer
M. W
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
J. A. Strettier
V. C
A. Leyda
Glee Muscatine Aerie No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P. John FP. Breen
Mtscatine
Fisch’s Hall
East Second Street
James Morris
Tima Scott
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
H. G. Schoenig
J. C Coster
RRO
Fiomestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
M. L. Payne
M. P. Goff
2Nd S&j
A. O
Second Street
W. F. Schoenig
S. Howe
A. Dolsen
Selby Norman Post
G. A.W. Hall
Fast Second Street
A. B. Rehmer
Gus. Schmidt
Jane Cook
Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P.M. Musse
Fd. C. Cook
S. B. Cook
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. RB. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
J. Carskaddar
F. P. Sawyer
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