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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
3
Terms to Sunscribers Daily Journal Ad Rates
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal appears ten pages Tuesday and five pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly ten cents. Daily by mail one year three dollars. Semi Weekly one year one dollar and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies list for city readers
The Journal names several local agencies serving readers across the city. Locations include Mast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery End of street car track W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill and Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd G Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey
Kecklerville
Chayka'’s
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Bell Telephone Office Notices
Fragmentary telephones and business office notices reference Bell and editorial offices. The unreadable text suggests listings for Bell sections and service sections, with scattered headings and place names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Money For A Life At Chautauqua On Juvenile Justice
Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver argues for extending the juvenile court system during the chautauqua. The columnist recalls a case in Alabama where a girl, tried at 12, served 20 years due to clerical error, highlighting injustice and urging reforms beyond monetary compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Lindsey
Hfe
Alabama
Travers
Railroads Implement Two Cent Fare Across Interstate Trade
Railroads announce a two cent fare for all interstate business after public pressure, noting it follows the law's effective date. The move is described as forced by public clamor rather than proactive policy.
Roads in excellent condition despite heavy rains
The King drag report shows that roads in certain state areas remain in good to excellent shape after severe rainfall. If roads have held up under current conditions, the good roads problem appears partially solved, despite ongoing heavy rains.
Jamestown Exposition and State Fair Draw Low Attention
Editors group the Jamestown exposition with the state fair but few references appear. anti pass law reduces appeal as free tickets are undercut by high costs to attend the show.
Keokuk Gate City Expands with New 16 Page Press
The Keokuk Gate City reports a contract for a 16 page press identical to the paper’s last winter setup. The note praises the down river neighbor’s prosperity and calls the Gate City one of the best papers received, deserving top equipment.
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Keokuk Gate City
Down River
Gate City
Tex pass law sparks railroad opposition over penalties
The article notes a strict anti pass law in Texas with fines from 500 to 2000 dollars for ineligible individuals. Railroads express satisfaction with the law, framing it as a deterrent and effective measure.
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Texas
Sixth District Congressional Contest Sparks Battle
A lively fight is shaping in the sixth district as three candidates vie for support across parts of the district. Singling out Major Lacey as a benchmark, observers doubt any newcomer can better him.
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Lacey
Progressive Kansas farmer puts gasoline plow to work
A Kansas farmer recently used a gasoline driven plow proving progressives ideas. He notes that years ago farmers debated gasoline safety for cooking for their wives, showing changed attitudes toward fuel usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas Lawyer Presses Witness on Wife Status
A Kansas lawyer questioned a witness about whether a certain woman remained his wife. The witness refused to answer until the question was divided, then admitted she was his wife but denied that she was still married.
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Kansas
Navy Size for Two Oceans Demanded as National Need
A statement argues the country must build a navy capable of patrolling two oceans, asserting strategic necessity and broad defense implications. The remark emphasizes maritime strength as essential to national security and global presence.
Rock Island railroad out of politics stance mocked
The Marshalltown Times-Republican says Mr. Wincher’s announcement that the Rock Island railroad is out of politics resembles death bed repentance. It notes the mind reverts to bitterness toward those who sought what Winchell now offers under a flag of truce after a six year struggle and the need for victory.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Wincher
Rock Island
Times-Republican
Winchell
WaterloO Reporter Praises Col Palmer as True Blue Iowa Man
The Waterloo Reporter lauds Col Palmer as a genuine, steady representative of Iowa manhood. They describe him as true blue and practical, not a grandstander or agitator, with no new fangled ideas about altering institutions for ambition.
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Col. Palmer
Waterloo
Tillman a drawing card for Iowa shows managers say
The Davenport Democrat argues Senator Tillman bears no blame for his Iowa appearances. He is described as a profitable investment, drawing crowds and earning good compensation, with managers defending his platform choice as what the people demand.
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Tillman
Iowa
Davenport
Funk Garst plan to explode a bomb of dissension
The Boone News-Republican says the Funk Garst business is a standout plan to explode a bomb of dissension in the progressive camp but believes the plan will fail. It notes friends of Garst are friends of Funk and that the matter will be settled amicably without division of sentiment when the time comes.
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Boone News-Republican
Funk-Garst
News-Republican
Friends of
Garst
Funk
Sixth district defeat cited in Mason City Times-Herald
The Mason City Times-Herald says Cummins defeated Lacey in the Sixth district, noting some votes against him and Lacey's misalignment with state sentiment, while other factors played larger roles in his bid for re election.
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Cummins
Lacey
Mason City Times-Herald
How would it do for the republican
A fragment quotes a Cedar Rapids Republican questioning how something would perform for the Republican Party. The text presents a political tone with incomplete context and no clear actions or outcomes.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
The
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
Accident. Henry Grau a German residing on Fifth street near Walnut accidentally broke his leg and injured himself yesterday. He fell from the framework of a stable which he is erecting. Hog Cholera. The strange and fatal disease has appeared in the northeastern part of this county. C W Sullivan has lost half a dozen hogs by the malady. Fred Tappe has the contract to supply ice for the railroad company for their refrigerator cars carrying fresh beef butter etc from Kansas City to Chicago. He supplied two thousand pounds of ice today for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grau
Fifth Street
Walnut
C. W. Sullivan
Fred Tappe
Kansas City
Chicago
Splendid span of black horses leads to arrest on Second Street
Sherman Brooks drove a team at breakneck speed up Second Street while Marshal Wells attempted to stop him. After resisting, Brooks was captured at Mulberry and Fifth and jailed. Capt. A. Fisher returns from Mississippi, noting local fatigue with politics and possible reconstruction support if not for hostile newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Brooks
Second Street
Marshal Wells
Brooks
Mulberry
Fifth Streets
Capt
A. Fisher
Mississippi
Congress
Ross Drury Traps River Fish Alone During Slow Posting Era
Thirty years ago Ross Drury amuses himself by depopulating the river of fish catching a hundred pounds a day during a dearth of bill posting jobs.
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Ross Drury
Party platform first choose candidate for president
The text argues a party should define its platform next year and then select a candidate who fits that program. It says the man is not always the main focus and better for the party to pick the man rather than the man to seek the honor himself.
Reformers' hostility to corporations noted by Dubuque paper
The Dubuque Times-Journal remarks that many reformers tend to escalate into hostility toward corporations, failing to recognize the other side's right to a day in court.
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Dubuque Times-Journal
Tillman draws crowds, stirring mixed opinions at chautauqua
Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes Ben Tillman fills the house, a fact many chautauqua managers and amusements promoters see as covering a multitude of sins.
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Ben Tillman
Webster City Freeman-Tribune
Is the Funk Preparing for Governor Run?
The Washington Democrat remarks on Funk's health and fitness for a possible gubernatorial bid. The quote notes he is rugged and appears robust, contrasted with talk of political plans.
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Washington Democrat
Tillman Draws Crowd Amid Controversial Chautauqua
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post quotes Senator Tillman drawing a crowd eerily comparable to a bull fight or a hanging, questioning whether such attention justifies hosting him at a chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shenandoah Sentinel Post
Tillman
Mason City Globe Gazette Quips On Weather Absence
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes Jupiter Pluvius might take a two week vacation and that Iowa could cope without rain during that period. The quip highlights weather forecasts and regional impact with a light tone.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Iowa
Mason City Globe Gazette
Editorial Calls Suspension of Child Labor Law in Vacation
The Dubuque Telegraph argues that child labor restrictions should be paused during vacation periods except where the work is distressing, reflecting a stance on labor policy in special seasons.
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Dubuque
Eleventh District May Decide Gubernatorial Winner
Des Moines Capital suggests the Eleventh district could supply the pivotal votes to determine the next governor, signaling a potential decisive role in this election. The article notes close polling and shifting coalition dynamics.
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Des Moines
Machine sighting tests Garst candidacy strength
The Vinton Eagle notes the machine expects Garst to be a good soldier if a weakness is found in his candidacy.
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Vinton Eagle
Garst
One dishonest politician sparks trouble in campaign
The Cedar Falls Gazette quotes that a single dishonest politician can create more trouble in one campaign than fifty honest men can settle in two.
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The
Cedar Falls Gazette
Notice of Sealed Bids for Drainage District 4 Work
Sealed bids due by 9 am Sunday in August 1907 at the Muscatine county auditor's office for a ditch project in drainage district four. Low bid awarded based on plans. excavation about 16 533 cubic yards. Bid security 10 percent with bond 25 percent required. Completion by January 1, 1908. County auditor A S Lawrence dates June 28, 1997.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Sti Cient
Board of Supervisors
A. S. Lawrence
Frightful animal attack and local drowning reported
Twenty years ago a five year old boy was attacked by a savage dog near the John Ellis farm leaving an ugly wound near the eye. Dr Adv treated him and expects a good recovery. Also, M J Fahey blacksmith drowned in the river this afternoon, about thirty five, leaving a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schaefer
John Ellis
Adv
M. J. Fahey
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. Fahey
Large river egg found near city and near-drowning incident
Ten years ago S F Boke delivered a seven and a half inch circumference egg weighing nearly six ounces. George Kuhn, eight, nearly drowned at the river near the round house after slipping from logs in the Hershey room. J Acker rescued him as bystanders rushed to help. He recovered after restoratives at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Boke
River Road
George Kuhn
Policeman Kuhn
Round House
Hershey
J. Acker
The Spoilers by Rex E Beach Appears
A fragment urges to cut out and keep The Spoilers by Rex E Beach with a note about reading it later. The text repeats the title and author twice and advises saving the cutout for later reading.
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By Rex. E. Beach
No title available from the excerpt
Dextru and a girl linger on a ship at night adrift in ice. They travel through shifting ice lanes and open sea under a dark sky. Walruses rest on ice pans as distant ships smoke on the horizon signaling spring fleets toward the Golden North.
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Dextru
Golden North
The Modesty of Women and the Favorite Prescription
An advertisement extols the virtues of Favorite Prescription by Dr. R V Pierce as a cure for female weakness including debility irregularities and debilitating drains. It emphasizes non alcohol content printed ingredients endorsements and free literature from Buffalo New York with confidential doctor correspondence and bonus Pleasant Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
THAT CITY FELLER
Byron Williams narrates a heartbreak poem about unfaithfulness and ruined love. A man laments a former lover who leaves for another, vows to cease loving, and describes lost happiness, fading sun and moon, and the death of his dream. The speaker rails at the rival Willyam Brown and longs for a faithful wife.
Aurora tale pierces frontier hush with legend and desire
A frontier girl travels with Northmen Dextry and Glenister while withheld memories and a hidden mission strain bonds. Glenister recalls a Tananas hunter Itika and a famine tale explaining the northern lights amid a dangerous hunt, building tension as the night deepens.
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Glenister
Captain Stephens
Dextry
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Cures Miletus’s Leg Sore
Heartrending report from Miletus West Virginia as A C Stickel’s daughter recovers from a leg sore aided by Bucklen’s Arica Salve sold by Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
Bucklen
Havercamp
Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Grading Bid
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of Kemble & Kemble in Muscatine until noon July 24 1907 for grading Fulham s addition between Mulberry and Orange streets. Estimated earth to be removed 6200 cubic yards. Blank proposals and specifications available at Kemble & Kemble. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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Kemble & Kemble
Iowa Avenue
Fulham
City of
Muscatine
Mulberry Street
Orange Street
Mason and Allied Masonic Bodies Meetings in Mason City
Society cards list regular meetings for Mason Lodge No. 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No. 4 Royal and select orders Webb Council Stein's music hall De Molay Commandery No 1 KT Muscatine Tribe No 95 and KOT M hall with visiting chiefs invited. Dr H Johnson is named as dean and Sachem P Gof listed in the card.
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T. J. M. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
G. D. Lezotte
E. C. W. EL Graff
O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95
K. O. T. M. Hall
H. Johnson
Sachem
P. Gof
C of BR
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors Meeting
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed are Oracle Mrs Kate Dunker Recorder Mrs Emme Hoeflin and Receiver Mrs Cora McCoy. Visiting neighbors in good standing welcome.
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Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emme Hoeflin
Cora McCoy
Brotherhood of American Yeomen Muscatine Meeting Notice
Brother hood of American Yeomen Muscatine Homestead No 336 meets each Wednesday evening in Yeomag hall over Jacob Fisch and Sonus hardware store East Second street J M L Payne foreman Mrs A C Ingraham 510 W Sth St correspondent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeomag Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sonus
East Second Street
J. M. L. Payne
C. Ingraham
Pagle Lodge No 10 A O U W Meeting Notice
U U W Pagle Lodge No 10 A O U W meets Thursdays at the A O U W ball on Second Street. Brethren in good standing invited to attend with W F Schoenig M W H 8 Howe Recorder E H Dolsen Financier at the meeting.
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A. U. U. W. Pagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Ball
Second Street
W. F. Schoenig
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Electa Chapter No 82 Meeting Schedule
Electa Chapter No 82 meets on the second and fourth Mondays monthly. Mrs. Fannie Reilmcke is W M and Mrs. August Othmer serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Reilmcke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec
Muscatine Elks Lodge 304 Meet Weekly at Elks Hall
Muscatine Lodge No 304 B P O Elks holds Monday evening sessions at 122 Iowa Avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visiting Elks welcomed. Officers include Dr H Johnson Dean and W W Richards secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. OO. Elks
Elks Hall
Iowa Avenue
Cook
Iowa Legion of Honor Lodge Notice
Iowa Legion of Honor organized March 19 1879 reorganized May 22 1901. Argus Lodge No 17 meets second and fourth Wednesday evenings at Maccabee Hall Iowa avenue. Visiting members welcome. 5 V Chenoweth president Mrea A C Hopkinson recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
V. Chenoweth
Mrea
A. C. Hopkinson
Modem Woodmen of America Camp Holds Tuesday Meetings
M W of A Muscatine Camp No 106 meets weekly at Woodmenhall Olds Block. Officers listed include W E Ashton Consul and J A Leyda Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmenhall
Olds' Block
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Rend City Lodge 145 Meets First and Third Mondays
Modern Brotherhood of America lodge 145 meets the first and third Mondays at the K of P building. Members in good standing are invited. Dr E H King serves as president with Charles Ryan as secretary.
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Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
M 3.A. Rend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
G A R and Aerie Meeting Times Shown
G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post 231 meets first and third Tuesdays at G A R hall East Second Street. A B Rehmel commander Gus Schmidt adjutant. Muscatine Aerie No 815 meets every Tuesday at 8 PM in Fagle Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant. Visitors welcome. W Towers W P John P Breen Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
A. B. Rehmel
Gus. Schmidt
Muscatine Aerie No
Fagie Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. ©. Towers
W. P
John P. Breen
Knights of Pythias and Highland Nobles Notice
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias meets Fridays at 7 30 in K P building Iowa avenue Visiting brethren invited Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays Fisch's hall East Second street Visiting members in good standing invited Alexander W Scott Protector Elma Scott Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal’ Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A A
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
Prea
E. P. Day
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Iowa Avenue
L. Kember
C Cc F. L. Bihimeter
K. of R. and
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
East Second Street
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
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Itika
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H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
B. P. O. Elks
O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
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F. P. Sewyer
M. Hughes
Cook, Musser & CO
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M. Musser
C. Cook
B. Cook
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