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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
3
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Delivery Schedule
Terms to subscribers outline Daily Journal delivery every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued Tuesday and Friday nights. Rates: daily by carrier or mail at 10 cents per week, yearly mail $3.00, semi weekly $1.50 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
C.ec
Agencies named by The Journal for city convenience
The Journal lists local agencies including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Maescatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track WwW C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill Sharrars Grocery as a reader aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Maescatine
Morse Washburn's
C. A. Busch’s Drug
Hershey
Kecklerville
Chayka‘’s
West Hill
Sharrar's
The Man Who Toils With His Hands
Remarks at Michigan Agricultural College’s fiftieth anniversary emphasize farming and trades as professions. President Roosevelt and Secretary Wilson urge elevating agriculture, note risks if rural youth leave farms, and praise agricultural schools for turning farming into a science.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Roosevelt
Wilson
Agriculture
Life on the Farm Becomes More Desirable This Year
The article notes life in rural areas improves yearly with few downsides and many advantages. It highlights President Roosevelt’s concern that keeping young people from farming is being solved by natural changes as bright men and women born to farmers stay on the land.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt critique spurs railroads to self scrutiny
In an Indianapolis speech, President Roosevelt says railroads must self examine and implies government supervision is needed if their conduct proves dishonest. He argues public protection follows from such behavior and predicts railroads will object, yet face natural consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Council Bluffs Graduates Relieved From Examinations
The Nonpareil urges that high school graduates be excused from examinations and focus on public duties and proper dress. It argues the latter preparations will be pursued regardless of exam status, implying a shift toward ceremonial duties and appearance in public roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Chicago preacher praises a future woman mayor
A Chicago preacher expresses belief that a bright capable woman would be a vast improvement as mayor electing moral leadership over past male leaders. He hopes the city will elect a woman who would focus on morals and welfare rather than politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gate City backs Senator Allison for continued service
The article endorses Senator Allison for the Senate, praising his long tenure and the honor he has brought to the state, arguing he should remain in office as long as he has life and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate City
Allison
Best description of a bucket shop by Byron Williams
Byron Williams defines a bucket shop as a place where one enters with a bucket full of dollars and hopes to exit with the bail and hoops of the bucket. The remark critiques risky gambling den behavior and warns of potential loss.
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Byron Williams
Weather Office Man In Sioux City Contracts Mild Small Pox
Dispatches say one man at the Sioux City weather office is down with a mild small pox attack. If he influenced this spring’s weather, he deserves the disease in its worst form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Peoria youth famed for unusually blunt flattery
A Peoria young man earns notoriety for his blunt flattery, so bold that a woman he praises interprets the compliment as an insult. The remark circulates as a local curiosity about deceptive charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Iowa Plan Seen as Better Than Prohibition
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Kansas faces trouble enforcing the prohibitory law and praises Iowa’s mulct law as superior for true temperance. It says Iowa’s system, adopted over twelve years ago, was once denounced as illogical but has proven effective with broad public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Kansas
Iowa
Harmony Candidate Rejected In Gageley Debate
The Cedar Falls Gazette argues the next Iowa governor must belong to a faction. It condemns a harmony candidate, saying last year’s controversy left no room for neutral figures and that current tensions prevent reviving a unity option.
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Cedar Falls
Des Moines Residency Sparks Gutteral Senate Debate
A Cedar Rapids letter to the editor criticizes appointing Cummins to the senate, arguing the governor’s Des Moines residence would imply entitlement to vast influence and control of land, prompting regional dissent. The remark frames political power as centralized in Des Moines and mocks territorial claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Senate
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Reminiscences and Local News From Muscatine
Reminiscences recount the Oskaloosa railroad progress with cars through Whisky Hollow and a possible passenger run to Iowa City. The community notes the sudden death of Mel Burnett in San Antonio. Also dated items mark 20 years ago weddings at the Hardman residence and the Fitzgerald block being eyed for a post office move by July 1.
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Ononua
Gra
Whisky Hollow
Oskaloosa
Iowa River
Iowa
Muscatine
Mel. Burnett
San Antonio
Texas
Hardman
East Fifth Street
May Eugenia Hardman
Henry E. Barber
St. Paul
Henry Jayne
Fifth Street
Hart J. Fitzgerald
Mary E. Reynolds
Ford
Landslide blocks Pappoose Creek near Third Street Bridge
A landslide from the embankment east of Schernhorst’s residence again obstructed Pappoose creek above the Third Street bridge last night. Bloomington township Republicans held a county convention today at 2 o’clock in the clerk’s office with J. W. Jayne presiding and John Mahin as secretary. Delegates named include R. M. Burnett, Jacob Butler, Henry O’Connor, Wm. Dil, L. H. Washburn, J. Carskaddan, H. H. Garnes, E. Stewart, J. Greiner, Col. Kincaid, A. F. Demorest, John H. Munroe, T. J. Melville, George Meason, John Mahin, A. Palmer, J. W. Jayne, Lewis Coe, S. N. Candee, J. S. Horton, Suel Foster, R. Musser, C. E. Kent, Joseph Bridgman, C. A. Hatch, D. M. Lambert, Fred Tappe, John Schmidt, J. G. Hoehl, L. Arnold, W. S. Richie, J. S. Pattee, H. E. Denton, Cornelius Cadle, P. Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappoose Creek
Third Street
N. Candee
J. S. Horton
Suel Foster
R. Musser
C. E. Kent
Joseph Bridgman
C. A. Hatch
D. M. Lambert
Fred Tappe
John Schmidt
J. G. Hoehl
L. Arnold
W. S. Richie
J. 8. Pattee
H. E. Denton
Cornelius Cadle
P. Fay
Fisherman denies wet feet claim after barge excursion
A report claimed James Fitzgerald nearly drowned when he jumped from a skiff to the barge on an excursion to Burlington. He denies getting his feet wet. Catholic citizens observed Corpus Christi yesterday with early masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Fitzgerald
Burlington
Zette notes fear of malice in quiet town
A brief column hints at growing unease as a small community suspects hidden malice behind recent odd incidents. The piece emphasizes watchfulness and a call for calm while acknowledging residents’ suspicions.
Peking Correspondent Says Open Door Failing in Manchuria
The London Times correspondent in Peking claims Japan has effectively nullified the open door policy in Manchuria. Tokyo objects, saying the reporter may have misread the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Peking
London Times
Manchuria
Tokyo
Governor Hughes Vetoes Equal Pay Bill in New York
The Burlington Gazette notes Governor Hughes of New York vetoed the legislature’s bill requiring equal salaries for male and female teachers. The action signals a stance against gender wage equality in schooling.
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Burlington Gazette
Hughes
New York
Roosevelt Pass Keeps Boy Eyes On Baseball and Power
The Osceola Herald notes President Roosevelt has been given a pass to attend any professional baseball game in the United States. The joke implies the boy now has extra incentive to aspire to the presidency to use the perk.
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Roosevelt
United States
The
Oskaloosa Herald
Old Song Line Sparks Reflection in Capital Paper
The Des Moines Capital notes that few today would dare sing the old refrain about the sun may tomorrow be shining despite a cloudy today, suggesting waning resilience in popular verse and memory.
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Des Moines
Senator's fate likened to old horse in pasture purge
The Davenport Times reflects on political turnover, comparing a loyal elder senator to an aging horse being retired for younger rivals. The piece probes the logic of replacing seasoned leadership with new talent.
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Davenport Times
Inter urban rail promise eyed by Dubuque paper
The Dubuque Times Journal notes that as steam railways in Iowa shrink ties to inter urban systems, residents increasingly prize the potential of inter urban transit. The piece highlights public interest and the broader shift in transportation priorities.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Sioux City Tribune mocks New York as hard losers
The Sioux City Tribune calls New York the champion hard losers of the baseball world in a quoted line about the national scene. Waterloo Times-Tribune jokes about keeping 'em on and questions Senator Cummins, echoing a regionally pointed tone.
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Des Moines
New York
Sioux City
Waterloo Times-Tribune
$100-Dr. Detchon's Anti-Diuretic Claim
An advertises a sleep incontinence remedy named Dr. Detchon's Anti Diuretic priced at $1. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store sells it. The copy stresses usefulness for children and claims rapid arrest of bedwetting.
Nichols Local Notes Roundup and Family News
Ed Smith rests at his sister Mrs T Nuegent s home as a infant son of Mr and Mrs Allbright is very ill with lung congestion. Rev Noah gave the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening to a fair audience. Graduation exercises were held Friday night at the opera house. Born May 25 a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Hintz. Mrs Ed Brown, Mrs Amachide and Mr and Mrs R F Shauron visited West Liberty Tuesday. Mrs Wm Usher a Cedar Rapids business caller in Nichols Tuesday. Mr and Mrs B L Metcalf visited Lone Tree Tuesday. Nichols folks attended the dedication of St Mary s church in Riverside Wednesday. Mrs Norris of Davenport visited at B L Metcalf s. Ethel Dickerson of Grandview visits at grandma s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Shauron
West Liberty
Wm. Usher
Cedar Rapids
Nichols
B. L. Metcaaf
Lone Tree
Riverside
St. Mary's Church
Norris
Davenport
B. L. Met
School Board Names New Principals In City
Ten years ago about twenty five ladies joined Mrs. Harry E. Smalley for a pleasant afternoon gathering. At an education board meeting the board appointed principals for several city schools including E F Schall as high school principal with Emma L Mahin as assistant and J H Lukens as first ward principal with Anna C Johnson as assistant. Cedar street to West Hill and East Hill assignments followed with numerous assistants named.
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Harry E. Smalley
Board of Education
High School
E. F. Schall
Emma L. Mahin
First Ward
J. H. Lukens
Anna C. Johnson
Cedar Street
Anna C. Kennedy
Fannie C. Hadley
Blindfolded romance peaks amid intense climaxes
A fragment suggests a dramatic scene described as blindfolded and intensely romantic with strong climactic moments. Specific characters or setting are not provided, leaving a vague tease of passion and tension.
Making Progress Between Luella And The Narrator
In a social sparring scene Luella chides the narrator for prevaricating saying true thoughts have their place. He concedes politeness and feels slighted by her demand for honesty. They discuss the boundaries of friendship and society as they converse by the footstool.
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Luella
Miss Knapp
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Pure and Safe
Advertises Dr Pierce medicines claiming alcohol free formula using native forest roots and glycerine. Praises Golden Medical Discovery as blood purifier stomach tonic and bowel regulator though warns it won’t cure advanced consumption. Claims strong medical endorsements and universal dealer availability at reasonable prices.
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Com- Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Echoes of a Dangerous Night with Luella Knapp
In a tense drawing room scene Luella praises a brave woman while a narrator recalls a perilous encounter. Mrs. Knapp thanks him for his heroism and warns of possible enemies, as the danger from a Wolf figure and opium past threats linger.
End of a troubling tale hinted by Mrs Knapp
A narrator and Mrs Knapp discuss ending a conflict and facing dangers as a coroner heightens tension. The conversation suggests striking at enemies to restore peace, with caution about the boy’s safety and fate’s grip. Local visitors and moves are noted, including Crawfordsville visitors and Ames graduates.
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Luella
Julia
Miss Knapp
Mrs. Knapp
Doddridge Knapp
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises Complete Healing
Readers learn of a purported universal cure for catarrh by Nalls Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims include internal action to destroy disease foundations and constitutional strengthening with a $100 test-for-failure offer.
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Hall
Local Notes from Ainsworth and Nearby
Miss Elizabeth Flannigan assists sister in Brighton lunch counter. Mrs. B F Martin of Chicago and Miss Mary Marr visit Minneapolis friends. W A Walker conducts business in Washington. Mrs. W A Nelson and Mrs. Elizabeth Matin travel to and from Washington. Rev J E Weigle visits Washington. Ina Laird returns from Princeton school work. W H L Mitchel and Crawford are noted in local items.
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Ainsworth
Elizabeth Flannigan
W. T. Hollen
Brighton
B. F. Martin
Chicago
Mary Marr
Minnepolis
W. A. Walker
Washington
W. A. Nelson
Elizabeth Matin
J. EB. Weigle
Ina Laird
Princeton
W. HL. Mitchel
Ands Crawford
Proclamation on Muscatine County May 7 1907 Special Election
Propositions submitted to Muscatine County voters include erecting a courthouse in Muscatine at a cost not to exceed 125 60 dollars with bonds and a tax of 1.8 mills, and building a jail at a cost not to exceed 15 000 dollars with bonds and a 0.2 mill tax. The board certifies both measures carried by majority vote.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Muscatine County
State of
W. H. Fishburn
Board of Canvassers
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