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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement-style piece urges kidney treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills addressing back pain and kidney symptoms. It cites Mrs. John Fuller of Muscatine Iowa praising relief after two boxes and recommends J J Havercamp's drug store as the source.
F. D. Throop as publisher touts official paper status for the city and county. He claims circulation exceeds all Muscatine papers combined and is at least three times that of any other daily newspaper.
Representatives at New York Office on Nassau Street and Chicago Office at Marquette Building are listed as in charge, with La Coste Maxwell and Payne Young named respectively for the two offices.
Terms to subscribers list delivery days and formats for the Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal. Daily editions arrive every evening except Sunday, with the Semi-Weekly producing 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Delivery in city by carrier and weekly collection, with mail options available.
The Journal lists urban agencies for reader convenience. Entries include East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine near Wesburns Grocery, End of Street Car Track, W. C. A. Buschs Drug Store, Hershey Venue, Kecklerville with Chaykas Grocery, West Hill with Sharrars Grocery.
Fragmentary text references a business office and editorial office in Mississippi Valley with unclear details. No clear events, people, or dates are readable to summarize a specific item.
Editorials in Iowa question the appeal of sensational chautauqua acts while praising serious lectures. The piece credits Tillman La Follette and Bain as popular attractions, noting audiences seek candid discussion of major issues and honest speech on race and policy.
The writer argues that voters seldom hear genuine stances from politicians on railroads. He notes audiences are misled by corrupt grafters who echo popular platitudes, while the assembly reflects the true views of those inside politics.
The piece argues that city tail order houses thrive on printer's ink while local papers rarely allow mail order ads. It urges home merchants to publish clear offers in their columns to prove better values than catalog houses and prevent shoppers from being misled by external bargains.
The Clin ton Herald notes the Mikado would not be moved by a royal appeal for Swedes to return home. It questions the impact of such a move, citing that people from other lands act for their own convenience regarding return.
A New York lawyer was accused of taking one third of a $3,000 life insurance claim from a widow. The suit was unnecessary, yet the lawyer pressed the case in court and the judge reduced the fee to $200. The writer argues the attorney should be disbarred and left with nothing.
A vague hint accuses Iowa newspapers of overplaying a Washington insider's presence. The speaker implies excessive publicity given to the columnist, suggesting without this coverage the writer would be barely noticeable in the world of journalism.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes readers once puzzled by the age of Ann and now wrestle with the new primary law. It doubts lawmakers can clearly explain several provisions, suggesting the public might as well give up.
Report due soon explains why Wellman’s pole start is postponed. The critic notes he has wasted much hot air, claiming it would carry him halfway around the world, reflecting public frustration with his delays.
A clipped passage notes newspapers favoring old methods of publishing railroad material without scrutiny in exchange for gratis access. The brief frames the tension between press freedom and railroad influence, implying a debate over fair carriage of information and compensation.
A reader suggests journals are pleased with current setup and notes it is fair that each party pays only for what they receive. The remark emphasizes perceived balance and mutual satisfaction with the arrangement.
Centerville Citizen warns of dangers of peace era parasol temptations at Fort Des Moines. The writer claims officers must shield young soldiers from capital city girls by hiding their uniforms with overalls.
The Hartley Journal praises the push for a frictionless governorship decision and likens the process to a well maintained machine. It argues that if the people remain quiet there will be no trouble in choosing a governor who can take his seat and steady the machine next year.
The article notes Tillman has saved several Chautauqua associations from losses through lecture revenue. It also highlights amusements like a merry go round palace of mirth and a maze hut as potent revenue producers, arguably as edifying as Chautauqua lectures.
Cedar Falls Record praises Hon. B. F. Carroll as a strong, amiable figure capable of healing political divisions in Iowa. The piece notes his independence from factions and a history of success in every role he has held.
The Perry chief questions voters about choices when candidates reluctant to run or speak dominate the race. He critiques the sense of who should be governor and notes Allison’s cautious silence as a barrier to clear guidance.
A man who had been unable to speak for years was struck by a car and immediately regained his speech. The report warns against using such incidents as a method for treating dumbness.
The Marion Register notes the talk around the governor nominations shows no obvious bad men named in either party. Journalists say the process remains open and not closed despite broad attention.
Grinnell Herald argues Auditor Carroll is honest, efficient, and a pro business governor candidate. The piece stresses his integrity and managerial strength as reasons to support his bid.
Cedar Falls Record notes Bob Hender son remains a bright editorial presence on the Council Bluffs Nonpareil. The piece highlights his Iowa daily prominence and recalls his Black Hawk boy roots.
The Spirit Lake Beacon’s leading editorial uses the headline Out of Politics to discuss recent utterances attributed to President Winchell of the Rock Island railroad. It notes the reader will find the article’s angle centers on the railroad figure and his public statements.
The Charter Oak Times notes Mr. Garst would likely approach a near reunified vote, suggesting his position could align closely with the state's trend. The remark reflects the paper's view on Garst's influence in ongoing political discussions.
A fragment urges saving a note titled The Spoilers for later reading. It implies the reader may skip now but will read it at another time. No names, dates, or places are provided. The tone is advisory with no further details.
The party lands at an Arctic boomtown near Nome. Gold prospects loom as Dextry and Miss Chester navigate crowded beaches, rising tents, and a tense mix of chance and danger while industry and conflict push the town toward a feverish, perilous future.
Mrs. Gertrude Dowling Mootz died at 3 o clock this morning at her home 421 East Second street. Mrs Anna Catharine Quant died after a brief illness at her home in a widow. A man burned his arm when alcohol ignited a bandage near a bonfire. Leif Kessner was stabbed in a Sixth Street saloon altercation. arrests followed.
Twenty years ago on a Sunday, John Idle, driving a fine span on the slough road, was thrown when hunters' gunfire startled his horses. He held the lines to avert disaster, suffering arm and head bruises. Eight year old Andy Mittman killed a rattlesnake nearby with a pitchfork and dispatched it.
A man named Hazel, employed on Geo Bumgardner’s farm near the city, suffered severe burns to his right hand and arm after spraining his wrist last Friday evening. Distressing accident near Atalissa Cedar County fatal to Mrs. Bauersack who died within minutes after the wagon was struck by a head car. Mr. Bauersack injured, one eye knocked out, head wounds feared mortal.
A tense scene unfolds as Dextry and Glenister accompany a wary woman through a camp to locate the law firm Dunham and Struve. She thanks them, asserts she will find her friends, and hints at a male escort as they plan departure for the Midas, with a continuation promised.
Waterloo Times-Tribune argues Iowa papers should not donate news space for state fair advertising. Editors say advertising space is a paper's livelihood and that the state fair, while worthy, should fund its own publicity rather than seek charity from publishers or contractors.
Saner nerves and relief from dyspepsia promised by Havercam’s Prescription Drug Store through Electric Bitters. Advertisement touts cure with a 59 cent price and guarantee.
A Western New York story recalls a large German brown trout in the Indian Reservation. The fisherman hooked the fish after hours of patience, fought it with a three-hook rig, then lost the fish when a swell broke and he fell into the creek. The anglers say the fish would weigh ten pounds, he weighed seven.
Lisi Cipriani recalls her mother's childhood in Leghorn and Paris after marriage at fourteen. The August Century will feature these memories under the title Stories of a Girl in Italy and preview the forthcoming book A Tuscan Childhood due this fall.
The excerpt highlights Theodora Wilson Wilson featured in the August issue of Everybody's, praising her wit and insight. It emphasizes life’s breadth beyond emotion and the heart’s quick pace, with wisdom found in clear laughter.
The double track Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley line via Niagara Falls offers fast New York to Philadelphia service with coaches and sleeping cars and scenic vistas. For July Philadelphia Excursion details and literature contact Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
Regular meetings set for Masonic Lodge No. 2 on the first Tuesday evening monthly. Washington Chapter No. 4 holds stated convocations on the second Friday, with Royal and Select Masters Council meeting third Thursday at Stein's music hall. DeMolay Commandery No. 1 meets the third Wednesday each month.
O R M MOSQUITINE TRIBE No 95 meets every Thursday at 8 p m in K O T M hall Visiting chiefs invited Dr H Johnson Dean Sachem M P Gof C of B to attend meetings.
The Muscatine Court No. 677 invites visiting members in good standing to attend Monday evening meetings at Woodman hall. Chancellor H. G. Schoenig and Recorder J. C. Coster oversee the session.
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