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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
3
Subscription rates and delivery schedule for Daily Journal
Terms to Subscribers outline the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights. It lists city carrier delivery, weekly collection, and annual mail rates.
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Daily Journal
Cecesese
Local Agencies Listed Around the City
The Journal catalogs city agencies for readers convenience. Entries include Nast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburns Grocery End of Street Car Track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Keckierville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrars Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nast Hill
Clay Kneese Grocery
East 2Nd
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Keckierville
Chayka's
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Telephone office listings and editorial notices
Telephone business office for Bell and editorial office notices in Mississippi Valley appear in the scanned page segment. The readable fragment shows Bell company references and local office labels.
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Bell
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Mississippi Valley
Ees
Better Buildings reformer calls wood a national calamity
An article from the Better Buildings movement argues against timber use after noting wood’s role in national fire losses. It cites $200 million annual fire losses, $150 million spent on fire protection, and $196 million spent on insurance, urging scientific construction and fireproof materials to reduce risk amid rising wood prices.
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America
Baltimore
San Francisco
United States
State law ends C O D liquor sales to dry towns
Under the new state law that took effect on July 4th residents of dry towns may no longer buy liquor at outside points and have it sent by express companies C O D. The change tightens restrictions on alcohol distribution within dry jurisdictions.
Law Tightens Liquor C O D and Shipping Rules
The new measures require any company handling liquor C O D to pay a $600 mulct tax. Express firms stop receiving such shipments. The law bans liquor shipping within the state except between licensed dealers. Prohibition communities gain the law’s full benefit, while effects on bootlegging are uncertain.
Burlington Railroad Adopts Two-Cent Interstate Rate Policy
The Burlington railroad announces new interstate rate cards will apply two-cent rates to all points on its system including those in states with existing two-cent laws. This shows the line recognizing the public sentiment and aiming to secure business as the two-cent rate is here to stay.
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Burlington Railroad
Oyster soul compared to a clam in jest
A Kansas City Journal retorts that a professor's claim about a human soul resembling an oyster is poor, noting it would be better if some professors resembled a clam and kept quiet.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Missouri's mule mail service touted as best in union
Report notes Missouri leads in rural mail delivery by using mules. The animals fetch mail to patrons and even do the kicking during service, at no extra charge.
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Missouri
Union
Weather Wit Sparks Dismissive Forecast Jest
An amused notice comments on ongoing unsettled conditions suggesting the weather man is on vacation, hinting the forecast may be unreliable as days run with variable skies.
Rain Now Could Preview Chautauqua Weather
It is wise to take the bright view and note that ample rain today suggests good weather for the upcoming chautauqua. The forecast implies favorable conditions for attendees and events.
Rockefeller Says He Draws Good Salary for No Business Knowledge
John D. Rockefeller testifies that he takes a fairly high salary despite admitting he knows nothing about the business, a remark noted in the hearing.
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John D. Rockefeller
No Funk for Iowa Governor Candidate Says Logan Observer
The Logan Observer criticizes A. B. Funk of Spirit Lake as a weak sister and a trimmer in Iowa Republican politics. It accuses Funk of supporting George D. Perkins in 1906 and then shifting to Cummins when Perkins failed, urging the party to reject Funk as a candidate.
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Logan
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Republican Party
George D. Perkins
Funk
Cummins
Perkins
A. I. Smith declares bid for congress in Eighth district
Villisca Review reports Hon. A I Smith announcing his candidacy and promising to oppose Hepburn to the end. He cites the new primary law as favorable and predicts Hepburn’s defeat with the June 2 1908 primary ahead.
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Villisca Review
A. I. Smith
Eighth District
Congress
Hepburn
Contested Governor Candidacy Sparks Voter Apathy
Fontanelle Observer notes little enthusiasm in the race between Abe Funk and Warren Garst. The paper argues both share the same goals and many voters prefer any alternative to either, labeling them longtime factionalists.
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Abe Funk
Warren Garst
Fontanelle Observer
Iowa Senator Allison Urged Replaced by Younger Candidate
The Woodbine Chronicle argues that Senator Allison has served Iowa well but cites age and infirmities as reasons to select a younger successor, explicitly opposing Cummins for the seat. The piece frames a need for fresh leadership while praising past service.
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Woodbine Chronicle
Allison
Iowa
Bedford Visit Fumes Over Quiet Reception
Colonel Hepburn stopped in Bedford for a short time last week and left on the first train after arrival. Report says his political lieutenant promised a calm reception, but locals fear a burst of accountability if any lieutenants proved false prophets at the Main street rendezvous.
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Bedford
Hepburn
Taylor County
Main Street
Post Office Defines Summer Mail Carrier Uniform
The Treynor Record notes the postal department specifies a shirt waist necktie and neat belt as the summer uniform. The local carrier is described as too modest to wear such attire and instead sports bib overalls like others.
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Treynor
Post Office
Cummins Won’t Name Next Progressive Candidate
Governor Cummins states he will not reveal the identity of the forthcoming progressive candidate. He cites strategic reasons and refuses to discuss potential nominees or timelines during a press briefing at the state capitol.
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Cummins
Charter Oak Times Reflects On Narrow Escape
The Charter Oak Times comments that a governor of Iowa would share the sentiment of not wanting to endure a narrow escape, echoing the remark as a cautious reaction to a close call.
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Iowa
Charter Oak Times
Railroads Face Skepticism Over 2 Cent Fare Promise
The Silver City Times expresses doubt about railroads delivering a 2 cent fare. The editors argue that such accommodations are unlikely and reiterate their belief in higher costs for rail travel.
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Silver City Times
Probable candidacy of Mr Funk questioned by powers
The Laurens Sun notes analysts say Mr Funk is too honest and honorable to win favor with the powers that be when naming a candidate for governor.
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Laurens Sun
Mr. Funk
Hawk Eye State Delivers Knock for Knox
The Waterloo Times-Tribune reports that the Hawk Eye State has produced nothing but knocks for Knox, signaling a challenging period or tough reception for Knox in the region.
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Waterloo
Funk’s Congressional Candidacy Endorsed by Ida Grove Pioneer
Ida Grove Pioneer opines that Mr. Funk ought to be in congress. The editorial position signals local support for the candidate and frames his potential service as a fit for national leadership.
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Ida Grove
Funk
Congress
A Mighty Deep Game of Graft in Popular Monthly
The current issue of Popular features Lawrence S. Mott’s tale A Mighty Deep Game of Graft about insurance grafting. The story, suspenseful and humorous, centers on a Wall Street plot with a clever twist and a woman in the case, prompting readers to consider where the loot came from.
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Richard Croker
Lawrence S. Mott
Local Social Notes From Nichols Illinois
Mr and Mrs P Hart returned from Davenport on Friday night accompanied by Mrs Hart sister Miss Marguerite OBrien who will visit a short time Mrs B Pratt of Muscatine spent Sunday with Ed Pratt family Mr and Mrs Allbright visited Lone Tree and their parents Children day exercises filled M E church crowd Jennie Hendrix visited Cedar Valley for several days Mrs R T Shannon and Lord and Mrs Ed Brown visited West Liberty Miss Sweeney Davenport visiting town Miss Julia Parry spent a few days with R T Shannon
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M. E
Jennie Hendrix
Cedar Valley
R. T. Shannon Ini
Lord
Ed. Brown
West Liberty
Miss Sweeney
Davenport
Julia Parry
R. T. Shannon
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and may effect a cure if taken in time. Sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Local notes from Wapello and area on July events
Leagge master and Dr Grimes travel to Iowa City for another operation. Mason City couple attend funeral of James A Leamon at Presbyterian church. German M E church Women’s Foreign Missionary society elect officers. Oral Stephens seeks medical help for ruptured nasal blood vessel. A M Rogers and children return from Minburn. Mrs Julius Johann visits relatives in Burlington and St Pleasant. Local ballgame tragedy victim dies at Winfield after Fourth of July incident.
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J. P. Hehner
Herman Otto
H. A. Plitt
Jos. Reutinger
Nellie Heins
Oral Stephens
Town City
A. M. Rogers
Minburn
Tia
Julius Johann
Burlington
St. Pleasant
Fair Grounds
Winfield
Local Social Notes From White Lily Area
White Lily notes list visits and gatherings including Grove Rool and Beulah Rool of Moline with the Kelleys. Stella Thomas and Bessie Anderson. McGinnes family from Buffalo Prairie. Tyler and Muscatine shoppers. Dungan and Florence Dungan of Drury with Frank Thomas. Emma Rickets of Drury with Schnier family. Goldie McNall visiting Stella Thomas. Rosa Danner of Illinois. John Brayton addition project. Frank Thomas and Jessie Deakman of New Boston visiting Rock Island and Davenport friends.
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White Lily
Grove Rool
Beulah
Moline
James Sedam
Illinois City
Fred Kelley
Stella Thomas
Bessie Anderson
Foster
Sadie Feldman
William McGinnes
Buffalo Prairie
Len McGinnes
William Tyler
Muscatine
Isaac Dungan
Florence of
Drury
Frank Thomas
Emma Rickets
Charlie Schnier
Goldie McNall
Muscatine Island
Rosa Danner
Ilinois
Eva Wylie
George Johnson
Tony Richer
John Bray
Jessie Deakman
New Boston
Rock Island
Davenport
Blindfolded romance in intense climactic scenes
In a 1906 Bobbs-Merrill release a story unfolds through romantic episodes and heightened drama. The novel centers on secrecy and daring amid emotional confrontations with a melodramatic tone.
I Find Hope In Luella And The Omega Crisis
The narrative follows Wilton as tensions ease after the Omega deal ends. He contemplates his future employment and faces uncertain romantic implications with Luella while Mrs Knapp’s approval solidifies. The scene closes with Knapp commenting and a shift in tone toward cautious optimism.
Do You Think For Yourself
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for weakness and nervousness in women. It boasts professional endorsements, lists ingredients, and offers a free book explaining the formula upon request to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
B. V. Pierce
Buffalo
I am the president of Omega
A narrator wins the presidency of the Omega Company after agreeing to a condition not to speculate. The Wolf, Doddridge Knapp, praises the women who influenced the decision. The narrator expresses gratitude to Luella as he returns to the parlor and declares victory with a kiss.
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Omega Company
Doddridge Knapp
Luella
Omega
Local Social Notes From Conesville and Surroundings
Mrs Sidney Emerson and Miss Mina visit Moline for a week with Mrs Lewis Annan. C R Dickerson installs an Ideal Light Company lighting plant in John Gay’s residence. Masters Fred and Carl Schwab visit from Monticello after two weeks in Wapella. J L English of Tiskilwa visits Dr H H English. Dollie Jones travels to Waterloo for a week with Miss Vinnie Northey. Mrs Kate Hampshire visits Dr H H English. Byron McKee returns from It. Dora McKee leaves for Jackson to visit Eva Mickey before Denver. Carl Sandahl leaves for Williamsburg after six weeks in Conesville. Robison returns from Ione Tree after visiting his daughter, Mrs C B Horton.
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Conesville
Sidney Emerson
Miss Mina
Moline
Dravertiter
Lewis Annan
C. R. Dickerson
Davenport
Ideal Light Company
John Gay
L. B. Smith
Fred and
Carl Schwab
Monticello
Wapelia
J. L. English
Tiskilwa
H. H. English
Dollie Jones
Waterloo
Iowa
Vinnie Northey
Kate Hamphire
Ganong
Ill
Byron McKee
Dora McKee
Jackson
Minn
Eva Mickey
Denver
Colo
Carl Sandahl
Milwaukee
Williamsburg
Mr. Robison
Ione Tree
C. B. Horton
Funeral of John E. Williams In Crawfordsville
John E. Williams aged 63 was buried at Crawfordsville after a large funeral held at his home. Born in North Wales on March 15 1851 he came to America in 1856 and settled in the county in 1864. He married Fannie Fletcher in 1888 and is survived by three daughters two brothers and two sisters. A lightning strike while mowing killed him instantly in his meadow beside the Anwyl farm. The Rev J H Koch of the M E church conducted services and interment was at the Crawfordsville cemetery. The family has the community’s sympathy and Fourth of July celebrations were quiet locally with many visiting Wayland and Burlington.
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Crawfordsville
John E. Williams
North Wales
America
Richard Williams
Des Moines
Mr&& Fannie Fletcher
Thomas Anwy
David
M. E. Church
J. H. Koch
Mary Evans
Red Oak
David Williams
Wapello
Lease
Wayland
Burlington
Fruitland Note: Community Life Highlights
Mrs Geo Corwin spent the Fourth at Ainsworth visiting relatives. Rev Schrader of Dubuque Iowa arrived Saturday and organized a Sabbath school in Hopson hall Sunday at 2 p m. Mr and Mrs J Frizzell Sr have been visiting their daughter.
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Fruitland
Geo. Corwin
Ainsworth
Schrader
Dubuque
Hopson Hall
J. Frizzell
Nue
Local Tidbits and Community Notes
Wapeilo residents report return home Saturday with Mr. Ingraham of Muscatine acting as agent for the C R L P R R during LeRoy White's absence who spent Sunday at Harvard. Roy and Clyde Kemp visited Grandview with relatives. Mr and Mrs J L Heineman of Muscatine spent Sunday with the mother Mrs Joseph Heineman. T J Fitzsimmons of Tracy Indiana returned home after visiting relatives here. Mrs Bridges plans to visit daughter Mrs Reed in Wapello tonight. Fruitland township school board met July 1 1907 at Lone Tree school house with John A Shoultz as president, Mrs A P Swanson secretary, J W Newkirk treasurer.
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Wapeilo
Mr. Ingraham
Muscatine
LeRoy White
Harvard
Roy
Clyde Kemp
Grandview
J. L. Heineman
Joseph Heineman
T. J. Fitzsimmons
Tracy
Bridges
Wapello
Reed
Fruitland Township
Lone Tree School House
John A. Shoultz
A. P. Swanson
J. W. Newkirk
Port Allen Social Notes and Visiting Guests
Port Allen residents list visits and gatherings from early July. Joe Guthrie and family joined H F Bab bits Sunday, Miss Maude Maxwell visited Davenport relatives, Miss Grace Yoreman of Cone called on Miss Miller, and Ray Chown отдых visited. The young people’s club met with Rosa Miller, and Miss Killgrove shared ideas. Latra McCullough spent the Fourth with cousin Nellie Pierce in Columbus Junction.
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Port Allen
Joe Guthrie
H. F. Babbits
Maude Maxwell
Davenport
Grace Yoreman
Cone
Miller
Elisa
Master Ray
C. R. Chown
Ss. C. Wolford
Lone Tree
Laura Chown
Henry Musser
Fredonia
Young People’s Club
Rosa Miller
Local visitors and holiday gatherings in Lincoln area
Lincoln Virginia July 10 Mr and Mrs George Voge of Muscatine spent several days here with their uncle William Timmerman and family last week Alfred Wiese spent the Fourth in Riverside Grace Burrows of Buffalo Prairie Ill is visiting uncles Levi and Jno Burr and families Emma Burr stays with relatives in Lone Tree this week Most of our people spent the Fourth in West Liberty.
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Lincoln
George Voge
Muscatine
Wm. Timmerman
Alfred Wiese
Riverside
Grace Burrows
Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Levi
Jno
Burr
Emma Burr
Lone Tree
West Liberty
Oak Grove Notes From July Fourth Socials
Ed Shields of Iowa City spent a week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Shields. Mrs Wm Fishburn has been on the sick list. Clarence Beck spent the Fourth with Edward Cole. Neighbors spent the Fourth at Morgan Houser's, with a picnic dinner and a fine time. Spangler church youth picnicked at Cedar River.
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Oak Grove
Ed. Shields
Iowa City
Geo. Shields
Wm. Fishburn
Clarence Beck
Edward Cole
Morgan Houser
Spangler Church
Cedar River
Iowa Central Ry Excursion To Minneapolis Twin Cities
The Iowa Central Railway announces a popular excursion to Minneapolis St Paul on Saturday July 9. Depart Oakville 7:43 p m reach Minneapolis 8 95 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday. Return on any train until No 6 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m and Minneapolis 6 00 p m Tuesday July 23. Round trip fare four dollars fifty cents. See flyers or contact agents for details.
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Twin Cities
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Oakville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
G A R Shelby Norman Post Meeting Details
The Shelby Norman Post No. 231 of the G A R meets the first and third Tuesdays each month at the hall on Hast Second street. New members are welcome. Commander A B Rehmel and Adjutant Gus Schmidt oversee the post.
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T. J. M. L. Johnson
Lmecorder
DE Molay Commandery No
G. D. Lezottie
E. W. H. Graff
Recorder
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Halls
Wu. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Shelby Norman
G. A. HK. Hall
A. B. Rehmel
Gus. Schmidt
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meets Fridays at 7:30
Wyoming Lodge No. 7 Knights of Pythias holds weekly meetings at 7 30 pm in the K P building on Iowa Avenue. Visiting brothers are invited to attend with officers G L Kember CC and F L Bihimeter RB.
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O. R. M. Mosquitine Tribe No. 95
K. O. T. M. Hall
H Johnson
Sachem
M. P. Gof
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Scavenig
3. C. Coster
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K of S
K. P
Iowa Avenue
G& L. Kember
CC c F. L. Bihimeter
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Barkhouse
Hay
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Newark
N. J
Bestenlehner, Riemcke, McBride & Cope, Nesper
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District Court of the United States
James K. Martin
J. B. Hvink
Thompson & Thompson, Attye
A. D
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Society
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A A
Shammo Laliding
Mast Senos St
Alfred Moore
BP. Day
Pocahontas Romona Council No
Maccabee Uail
Mra Emi Keane
Milo Smith
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emme Hoeffiin
Cora McCoy
Muscatine Homestead
Yeomag Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
East Second Street
J. M. L. Payne
B. C. Ingraham
6Th St
Eagle Lodge No
Second Street
W. F. Schoenig
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Electa
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
Elks Hall
Lawa Avenue
Cook
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hell
W. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
M. W
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No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Ball
Olds' Block
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
K. King
Chas. Ryen
Muscatine Aurie No
Fagle Lodge Hall
H'Ghland
Mtscatine Castle
Mier
Balk
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
O. F. Muscatine
Hell
Kriam Lodge
D. of EL
Y Prairie
First National Bank
Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
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