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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
2
A didactic verse warns that being square and kind to others brings peace and rest, while wrongdoing leads to guilt and inevitable comeuppance. It contrasts cold selfish hearts with generous ones and notes eventual reckoning. The poem cautions that true happiness comes from honesty and compassion.
An editorial denounces foreign criminals in American cities and calls for strong legal action and moral discipline. It compares criminal networks to past mafias, urges swift punishment, and faults urban slums for disrespect of law. It also notes a local jab at General James B. Weaver as a recurring Iowa political figure.
The New York office at 140 Nassau Street and the Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building are assigned representatives. La Coste & Maxwell oversee New York duties while Payne & Young handle Chicago responsibilities.
The Journal names several city agencies and stores for reader convenience including East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street and South Muscatine with Morse Washburn's Grocery. Other fixtures listed are End of Street Car Track W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store Hershey Kecklerville Charka's Grocery and Sharrar's Grocery on West Hill.
Fragmentary notice notes telephones and offices in the Mississippi Valley region tied to business and editorial work. Readable fragments specify a central role for the Bell system and local office operations.
The article warns that European criminal groups like the Mafia and Black Hand are flourishing in the United States, especially New York, driven by European feuds and a flood of immigrants. It cites Prof Bushnell’s claim of national bankruptcy risk from criminal and pauper classes, noting many offenders are riffraff admitted from Europe.
The Des Moines press asserts many ventures are locals funded by city capital yet balks at state fair support. State editors show loyalty by generous space, but the reasoning leaves editors unconvinced about the state institution’s independence.
At St Louis Union Depot a trunk containing dynamite was mishandled by baggage handlers injuring three railroad workers. The trunk was destroyed and the incident prompted calls for more careful handling of baggage.
A Burlington Hawkeye writer argues passenger traffic has fallen since the two cent fare law began. He cites Burlington office receipts showing about a hundred dollar daily drop due to the one cent difference, asserting normal receipts should be around two hundred dollars daily for a city of that size with two stations.
The article argues that coal will last at least two hundred years removing freezing fears, yet warns that continued expansion of trusts could deprive followers of coal and even basic necessities beyond the next century.
A Nebraska man asserts a new process to produce gas from corn stalks. The Gate City remarks that until now gas has been mainly manufactured with corn juice as the key input.
The Clarinda Herald argues the age limit must also cover the legislative branch alongside the judiciary and military. It says enforcing the limit could sway thousands of votes away from Senator Allison, dismissing claims of cruelty as nonsensical and urging realism in politics.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette says if Republicans push tariff revision, it should be handed to Democrats at once. The outcome would be the same, but Democrats would bear the blame.
The Boone News-Republican urges delaying broad criticism of the primary law until an unmistakable flaw is found, arguing that if one develops the party has wisdom to rectify it. The editorial promotes caution and unity within the Republican ranks.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that many papers exaggerate the value of chautauqua lectures. The editor argues that far more attention is given to a single blatherskite than to nine or more truly worthy speakers.
The Waterloo Times Tribune notes that critics objecting to Gov. Cummins’ lecture series say Iowa pays him for his time, but the paper argues the state is doing fine without his tours.
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes that even in a peaceful season many politicians resemble cavalry chargers eager for forthcoming conflict, their anticipation signaling continued partisan tension beyond current events.
The Gate City quotes the Des Moines Register and Leader arguing that a plan to cap congressional service at one or two terms is a scheme to lessen Iowa influence in Washington, prompting strong opposition.
The Mar shalltown Times-Republican quotes opponents urging removal of Cummins to reform the primary law, asserting its removal would transform the law into a model institution.
The Emmetsburg Reporter claims Mr. Bryan is not a standpat by nature and shifts his party creed whenever he believes public opinion may change.
The Des Moines Capital notes four Democrats have been discovered who say they will have nothing to do with Republican primaries next year.
The Waterloo Courier comments on the Foraker club of Iowa being entirely harmonious with only one member, joking that the sole member will hardly fall out with himself.
The Mason City Times Herald predicts Gov. Cummins will run for the U S Senate and will become a senator, signaling a major political ascent and a new chapter for Iowa leadership.
The Perry Chief notes intra party strife as the GOP vows continued battle while Democrats are urged to enter the political fray.
The Sioux City Journal notes the first Philippine general election is held today with Gen. Apathy policing the polls as voters cast ballots under tight security.
A clipped quote credits Gen. James B. Weaver as a seven year figure in Iowa politics, attributed to an unnamed councilor or observer, reflecting a period view of his influence and presence in state affairs.
A collage of quips and jokes on sheep taxes radium bottle fights and social mores. Jokes about marriage work love and a Nebraska father with eleven kids mingle with references to a New York stage comedy and a June bride pun.
A New York school boy offers a playful definition of transparent as something you can see through like a doughnut. The piece riffes on proverbs and public figures with jokes about senators, reform, and divorce. An item notes a marriage between a woman named Broome and a man named Whisk.
A city celebration drew praise for Unger's Band and light guards from visiting guests from abroad. Religious notices announce sermons by Rev. F Senour and Rev. J T Amstead. Obituary reports the death of Lee McCandless of Keota Ia aged twenty two, formerly an assistant at Dr. Kulp's dental office who started his own business.
Forty years ago a colored fisherman hauled a gold watch from the muddy Mississippi near Muscatine. On the 27th the Bill Henderson sighted a floating body above Muscatine, not recovered. It may be Harris the drowned man from Dunleith. For Chicago, Bashaw trotter Bull of the Woods and two Bashaw colts head to training on Dexter track.
Thirty years ago the town buzzed as firemen pricked up ears at the school bell signaling a teacher's institute and awaited ten strokes of the alarm. Word arrived of Ham Fay's marriage in Santa Cruz California, though the bride's name was not reported. Ham was one of Musca-
The note urges to cut out and keep the item titled The Spoilers by Rex E. It hints at future reading if not wanted now, suggesting eventual interest or reminder.
Poem fragment from the August Fiction Number by Marie van Vorst. Reflects longing for home across seasons with imagery of leaves, snow, and building a house for love. Mentions wanderer, aliens, and native land in a reflective verse.
In a rugged mining camp, Dextry and his partner watch workers dig and blast as they savor pay dirt. A sluice box buckles sending Slapjack Simms into the flood, where he plugs the breach with his head and roars curses, then emerges triumphant and unbowed.
Twenty years ago today was Sunday with a funeral for Chief Hacker announced for August 1 1897. Hose company members met in full uniform at 1 30 PM. Barns and outbuildings burned near Summit with farm machinery and grain destroyed. Insurance coverage noted for White Pigeon and Farmers Insurance companies. Peter Gettert’s large barn and contents burned with insured losses.
Dextry and Slapjack test a new wash method while mining under a cataract runoff. A crowd praises undercurrents and blanket riffles as gold dust clings to the pair. Lawyer Struve and McNamara arrive with a title dispute after a month of relocation.
The notice describes rail routes from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and connections through Lehigh Valley Grand Trunk routes to Boston Montreal and Portland. It advertises double track links Chicago to Montreal and offers special low round trip fares with descriptive literature, via Geo W Veux A G P T A 135 Adams 5 St Chicago.
Eastern and southwestern services listed for Davenport Chicago Washington Oskaloosa and Dallas Fort Worth with designation of fast and local freight trains. Daily operation note and agent signature included.
Local rail schedule shows trains from Wilton to Muscatine and back with No. 500 at 6:25 am and No. 501 at 12:50 pm No. 502 at 3:20 pm No. 503 at 5:30 pm No. 504 at 10:15 pm and No. 505 at 11:50 pm Daily operations except Sundays.
The Carnival City Packet Co announces weekday service on the Helen Blair and Columbia sailing to Davenport at 6:30 a.m. Sundays offer a 10: a.m. sailing to Davenport, with a 8:30 p.m. departure to Wilmington via Bur-Wence. Boats arrive in Burlington at 9:15 a.m. next day. Freight and passenger service praised. inquiries directed to W G Block Co. agents and W A Blair, manager.
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