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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
3
CAejOURNAL announces W L Lane publisher and F D Throop managing editor for the Journal. Editorial leadership details appear in the masthead. Local readers are advised to note the staff names for issues and byline accuracy.
The legislature chastises ex Governor Odell for machine politics and ties to Tammany hall. Governor Higgins and President Roosevelt backing a shift to free the party from Odell’s influence. Odell faces deposition as state committee chairman while reform efforts spread, with McClellan signaling independence from Tammany.
A newspaper excerpt notes Andrew Carnegie advising happiness and contentment with the phrase Don’t worry. The piece contrasts this with those wed to money and suggests practical resolve beats constant worry in adversity, highlighting a practical ethic from a man of modest means.
A fragment quotes a critic favoring practical living over the lofty words of a wealthy figure like Carnegie, emphasizing everyday value over philanthropy or status. The remark frames success as lived experience rather than grandiose rhetoric.
The state board of health received a report of a death attributed to cholera infantum. The deceased was a 60 year old man, suggesting the life expectancy in the state during this period.
A Kansas man outlines a scheme to produce pure maple syrup from corncobs, questioning whether it improves on sorghum syrup. He suggests waiting for a new state pure food law to see what results occur.
A City Republican report says the lead actress stood out among the cast, as the reviewer argues she could not have been worse given the production’s weak ensemble.
Commentator notes that once Walter Wellman begins his north pole expedition he will not send back sensational telegraph reports, suggesting a steady, factual approach over exaggerated sensationalism.
A collection of Iowa newspaper quotes shows varied views on term limits party platforms and national figures. Citations include Boone Republican Dubuque Telegraph Clinton Herald Manson Journal Marshalltown Herald Des Moines Capital Washington Democrat Council Bluffs Nonpareil Mason City Globe Gazette Webster City Freeman Tribune.
The Cedar Rapids Republican laments endless calls for legislation after every mishap. He questions whether adding laws truly improves character, suggesting laws alone cannot guarantee virtue.
The Algona Upper Des Moines-Republ can notes Gov. Cummins' recent remarks align with the view that if tariffs were revised now he and his followers would be unsatisfied and demand another revision promptly.
The Burlington Hawkeye denounces the statewide primary as radically wrong and an infringement on voters rights. It argues the state should not interfere with free assembly in party conventions or with the method of selecting candidates.
The Nevada Representative argues that English and Chassel, running for state printer and binder, already benefited from a term extension via the biennial election amendment. He criticizes their push and urges extending current incumbents' terms one year and leaving next year’s legislature to choose the new binder and printer for the biennial period.
Rosamund’s May wedding to Harrower unfolds in a lavish spectacle at the Murchison Mansion. San Francisco imported attire and a costly breakfast promise a grand send off, as Allen and family finances swirl with speculation about money and social ambition amid a desert mining town setting.
Just the Weather for Colds offers a quick defense against colds and speeds recovery, claiming to break the illness before it takes hold and repair wear on affected areas. Sold by Ali Druggists for 50 cents.
Rosamund bids farewell in tears as she changes into traveling dress and departs with her sister Jane. The scene shifts to June left behind, her mood heavy and pale, watching the departing guests from the doorway and balcony before the house falls silent. (To Be Continued.)
An advertisement for an annual Oriental cruise under superior management promotes a February departure. It lists CLARK at 96 Broadway New York as the contact and mentions a promotional programme and pranks in the copy.
The funeral of George A. Schaefer will be held Sunday at 3 PM from St. Marys Church, where he was a member. Rev Father Grieser will conduct. Interment follows at St Marys Cemetery with pallbearers Barney Schmidt Joseph Fuller Joseph Missel Joseph Oppel Charles Hildebrand Martin Havercamp.
Relatives in Muscatine have received news from Williamsburg Idaho of the death of Herold Marvin a former Muscatine boy. Born and raised in the county he went west about two years ago for health reasons. He grew weaker over the last six months and died Tuesday afternoon. Burial will take place in Williamsburg.
A lamp exploded in the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at the university in Iowa City Iowa on January 5 causing a fire that was put out by Jack Streff and others. The blaze forced many residents from their rooms but caused no major damage and the loss is covered by insurance.
At about 1 am in West Liberty Iowa burglars entered the home of night watchman Thomas Smiley and took $20 in money along with silverware and bric-a-brac after ransacking the first floor. Mrs. Smiley woke to dogs barking and heard noises before the intruders fled. Tracks were found in the snow outside. Police alerted by Mrs. Smiley.
Editor Schuele of Columbus Ohio is said to have been cured of his wounds by Buckien's Arica Salve a medicinal advertisement claims. The notice urges readers to try the remedy and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the outlet.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Norwood of Chicago who had been staying with their son Fred in the city for some time left yesterday afternoon to return home.
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