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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
3
W L Lane publisher and F D Throop editor outline that the Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday while the Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday. The papers are produced by the Lee Syndicate of Iowa.
Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly ten cents. Daily one year by mail three dollars. Semi weekly one year ey it
Des Moines Bureau at Fourth and Court streets lists Leon Brown in charge. Washington Bureau notes Marlborough and Harold Mahin in charge. New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge.
Journal Agencies lists grocery stores and drug stores for readers. Agencies include East 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 avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
Telegram style note lists care of the Bell company offices for business and editorial use in the Mississippi Valley region. No further context or dates provided.
The article argues that naval strength determines war outcomes more than land battles. It cites Salamis, Julius Caesar, Yorktown, Togo, Perry, Trafalgar, and Dewey to show how a strong navy shaped peace and conquest, concluding that nations with powerful fleets control fate in any conflict. It warns Russia's defeat signals need for naval may.
Fragmentary text indicates discussions about Omaha's role as a distributing center. It mentions matters touching local needs and planning, with an emphasis on transportation and warehousing facilities. Additional specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
Weed park offers a fine river view and convenient city access but vandalism and litter mar its beauty. Park users are reminded to keep the grounds clean and respect the space during picnics.
Morrell workers are invited to visit Muscatine for a company outing. The river parks and local attractions promise a memorable day, with Pearl City hospitality expected to impress visitors from Ottumwa.
Ottumwa native Hugh Jameson arrives to begin duties at the local Y M C A. Muscatine residents praise his readiness and look forward to his work with the association.
Mayor McNutt demonstrated leadership by assisting in a police arrest, showing he is capable of heading the police department. The episode highlights his hands on approach to crime fighting and adds a notable example of executive involvement.
The Burlington school board votes to give students a holiday on circus day. The event occurs after school, letting Muscatine children attend without missing classes.
Muscatine, a city of its size, hosts many cars and invites a strong organizer to propose forming an automobile club to unite enthusiasts and promote events and safety.
A yearly exposition moves from city to city with St. Louis last year and Portland this year. The Lewis and Clark event gathers interest as the centerpiece, drawing attention to regional heritage and planned activities at the fairgrounds.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes a man holding a pass is content with the current rates, signaling approval of price changes.
The Waterloo Courier reports that railway senators show signs of restiveness amid criticism seen as hopeful by observers.
The Capital criticizes ongoing coverage of Mr. Rockefeller’s Sunday school class noting the persistent feature draws attention away from other news and public concerns.
The Cedar Rapids Republican labels the steel pool a government target, declaring it one of the trusts the government should seize and calling it worse than the beef trust. The quote frames the political position amid ongoing trust-busting debates.
The Clinton Herald reports the Chicago strike demonstrating to many that they can purchase as cheaply in their own cities as in Chicago.
The Burlington Gazette asserts Russia cannot avoid humiliation regardless of its course, claiming it has sown the wind and must reap the whirlwind. The remark frames Russia as facing inevitable consequences for its actions.
The Nonpareil quotes a council debate over political labels as officials discuss what constitutes a standpatter and consider revising the definition amid mounting disagreement.
The Creston Advertiser-Gazette quips that tariff changes in the Iowa sort offer little comfort, likening any benefit to extracting sunshine from cucumbers and calling it no miracle.
The Muscatine Commercial club is examined against the Omaha Commercial club constitution. It aims to unite all local real estate banking commercial manufacturing and professional interests for the citys welfare without opposing existing groups. It seeks factory location and trade growth and to hire a transportation expert to liaise with railroads.
The Spirit Lake Herald argues Iowa should craft a simpler, usable primary law than the recently adopted one in Illinois and suggests proceeding with the existing system if lawmakers fail.
The Cherokee Times notes Ohio Republicans have endorsed Roosevelt and his policies. It warns standout senators and recalcitrant congressmen to take notice before it is too late.
The Iowa City Republican denounces government rate making via a congressionally appointed body, calling the proposal an afterthought by politicians who treat the country as a land of suckers.
The Des Moines Register and Leader notes there was never any reason to foresee anything but the Russian fleet's defeat, yet the piece cites no indication of the sudden rout that befell the Russian admiral.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues for a bonding requirement for abstracters. It says a bond would ensure certified copies are accurate and allow injury victims to recover for errors. The paper notes many western states have such laws and Iowa needs one.
The Independence Bulletin Journal notes the private car line has been an eating cancer on the transportation industry. It argues the practice robs producers and railroads and harms the national economy.
A fragment notes that monopolies in America, despite benefits to consumers, cannot endure publicity. It argues that even without broader actions, the Roosevelt administration would be remembered for its publicity record.
A Cherokee Democrat notes South Dakota appears to embrace the Iowa method for enumerating populations, suggesting the state is seeking a grief-struck path in the census approach.
The piece defends reporters as essential to progress, noting their duty to seek and publish news while maintaining a code of honor. It argues readers should support reporters, acknowledging their nose for news and the need for cooperation with those who can provide information.
Scientific research declares dandruff the burrowed cuticle of the scalp caused by parasites harming the hair bulb. Newbirds Herpicide claims to kill the germ and restore hair softness and abundance. Sold by druggists with a 10 cent sample offer from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store is a special agent.
Mrs Kin cade of Cedar Rapids visited Springdale relatives last week. Howard Phelps left for Cuba to work on a railway project. W C T U held a well attended West Branch convention on May 24. A farewell reception honored Miss Thiel and Howard Phelps at W S Maxson’s home. The S U L baseball team defeated Springdale high school in Springdale. A Springdale social dance was held at the Kennedy home. Henry and Lewis Phelps attended the Maxson social. Mr and Mrs James Westfall were in Tipton on business. Clementine Wooley of West Liberty visited Charles Satterthwait. Miss Scott of West Liberty visited the Hutcheson home over Sunday.
In a dim hour Charlotte awaits D Aubant while Aunt Frederica suspects Celete of treachery. Celete admits the duke forced a note from her and conspired to have the duke hidden to observe Charlotte’s meeting with D Aubant. The plot deepens as plans are set for a high stake confrontation.
Walnut resident dred Leonard returns from school work. Geo Jewell visits Iowa City. North Liberty and Springdale juveniles play ball with four Springdale boys injured. Willing Workers plan sewing at Mary Milnes home June 7. Lindley Heald transacts business in Springdale. Mrs Rehbhen and Nora visit Springdale. Mrs John Webster and Stella transact business there. Earnest Long and Alfred Morgan assist Lawyer Todd on his farm in Rochester. Maud Miller, Springdale telephone operator, vacations starting June 1 with brother Ray. Springdale high school commencement June 2 at Friends church.
Wrayville reports Mr and Mrs John Zoliner visiting their son John in Muscatine hospital. Miss Adelia White to close Foster school term June 2. Ford Mewes builds a new barn. Miss Bell Reynolds returns home.
A crowd gathered at Reynolds cemetery last Tuesday for Decoration day ceremonies. The program featured music, singing and declamations, followed by grave decorating. Miss Bessie Heldman visited from Muscatine and several locals attended events with relatives and friends. Aug Mewes remains ill as Rev Moehler of Davenport is slated to lead German M E services at Wrayville on Sunday June 4.
Dr Oliver visited Mrs Countryman who is seriously ill. Pearl Corwin and Diana Cunningham returned from Illinois. Mrs John Hunt and Mrs Dulgar visited sister Mrs Smith in South Muscatine. Hopewell Sunday school to host a Children’s Day program June 4 at the schoolhouse.
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