Newspaper Bureau Offices and Chiefs Listed
Des Moines Bureau Corner Fourth and Court streets Leon Brown in charge Washington Bureau The Marlborough Harold J Mahin in charge New York Office 140 Nassau Street La Coste and Maxwell in charge Chicago Office 750 Marquette Building Payne and Young in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fourth and
Court Streets
Leon Brown
Washington
Marlborough Harold J. Mahin
New York
Nassau Street
LaCoste & Maxwell
Chicago
Marquette
Payne & Young
City Agency Listings For Readers Convenience
The Journal outlines local agencies including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery on Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Vershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery for reader use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Telephone Directory Style Snippet
Short OCR fragment lists business office and editorial office numbers with partial Mississippi Valley entry, indicating telephony contact placeholders and missing data. The snippet reads like an archived phone directory line with incomplete exchange and numbers.
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal May 1905
Worn sworn statement by W. L. Lane publisher attesting total circulation for May 1905. The document lists various copy numbers and confirms a grand total of 54 308 copies circulated during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Daily Journal
LAOS
Pilin
W. L. Lane
The
Muscatine Journal
Seven Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Iowa Honored
The piece notes Iowa’s seven Revolutionary War graves, including William Blair near Kossuth, with a plan to mark them permanently. It recounts discovery of Shepherd’s burial near Rome in Henry County and Mt. Pleasant Forest Home cemetery markers funded by a $500 state grant to honor soldiers who helped win independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Shepherd
Rome
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Forest Home Cemetery
England
Wiliam Blair
Kossuth
Graves Marked by D A R and S A R Across Iowa and Michigan
Loyal descendants and local chapters honor fallen Americans with memorials across Iowa and Michigan. Timothy Brown of Washington Iowa marks graves in Mt. Pleasant and Primrose. Keokuk Ft Madison D A R units help mark John Pepper near Detroit and Abraham Clark near Lowell. G A R and state funds support memorials with John Morgan’s newly dedicated marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osborne
Center Point
Timothy Brown
Washington
Iowa
A. R. Memorial Association
Charles Shepherd
Mt. Pleasant
George Perkins
Primrose
Lee County
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
John Pepper
Detroit
Clinton
Sons of the American Revolution
Abraham Clark
Lowell
John Morgan
Sunday at Macomb Revival Ends with 1365 Converts
The Macomb revival by evangelist Billy Sunday ran 30 days from April 28 to May 28. It drew 16,000 attendees for the final service, with 304 conversions and 3141.40 in offerings to Sunday. total receipts reached 5979.09 including tabernacle sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Macomb
Sunday
Brother Sunday
Muscatine
The Call to Buy Local Is Sound Advice
The Lone Tree Reporter quotes a pessimistic view on opposing mail order houses. The Journal argues newspapers should urge residents to support home merchants to strengthen the town and its industry, not advertise distant catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree Reporter
Chicago
Journal
Journal Loyal to Muscatine Business Interests
The paper asserts press influence much exceeds headline size and circulation. It argues local papers with 1,000 to 7,000 circulation can sway community merchants against mail order houses and pledges continued effort until local business weight grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
North Atlantic squadron maneuvers highlighted in Review of Reviews
The June issue discusses the North Atlantic squadron with emphasis on the U S S Alabama commanded by Captain William H. Reeder. Reeder, brother of Muscatine’s George Reeder, is praised for rapid rise in the navy and for expertly directing the Alabama’s gunners and movements in two published photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review of Reviews
North Atlantic
Muscatine
U. S. S. Alabama
William H. Reeder
Reeder
George Reeder
Navy
Alabama
Department
Mr. Reeder
Train of logs signals lumber boom on Mississippi valley
The arrival of a log train at Muscatine marks a new era for the Mississippi valley lumber trade. The event drew notable interest along the route and is expected to herald a summer of more arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley
Mutiny Rumors Stir During Battle Time
A question is raised about mutiny aboard a Russian ship when sailors face a bleak life. The remark suggests desperate sailors may rebel during combat as a last bid for relief.
Togo says no Russian ships found after wide search
Togo reports he has dispatched ships in every direction and found no Russian vessels. The statement implies a successful sweep with no contact, suggesting clearance or absence of enemy ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Beef trust slanders Iowa banks say Capital
The Des Moines Capital declines to defend the beef trust while charging Charles E. Russell with slander for blaming Iowa bank failures on the trust. It argues many small bankers speculated and failed, denying the trust a shield for their alleged rascality. The Eagle criticizes Keota for lacking a ball team and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Beef Trust
Charles E. Russell
Iowa
Board of Trade
Des Moines Critiques Rojestvensky Naval Tactics
The Des Moines Register urges recognition of patriotism in sports, hints at mitigating factors for Rojestvensky, but argues his failure to anticipate Japan and Korea’s ambush showed a dangerous overreliance on fleet size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
Rojestvensky
Japan
Korea
Register and Leader
Des Moines aims for city of 100000 via growth proposal
A Des Moines newspaper advocates growth to reach a population of 100000 while the Cedar Falls Record urges husband and wife to heed the scriptural injunction to multiply. It contends race death by own action causes many census defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cedar Falls
Railroads urged to prove fair dealing before promotional campaigns
In a Cedar Rapids Republican editorial, the paper argues railroads should demonstrate square dealing with all shippers as the best form of education, and that promotional bureaus and campaigns could be dispensed with once fairness is achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Democrats would nominate Mayor Dunne for President
The Washington Press argues it would fit the Democrats to nominate Chicago Mayor Dunne for president. It mocks him as a man who "doesn't amount to shocks" and says he typifies the cautious Democrat, a party with no gumption since Andrew Jackson.
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Washington
Dunne
Chicago
Andy Jackson
Roosevelt Critic Says He Starts, Then Falters on Reform
The Washington Democrat quotes a critical view that Roosevelt talks much but delivers no reforms. It claims he is adept at starting initiatives yet balks at completing real gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Democrat
Roosevelt
State bar aims to abolish Iowa grand jury
The Cedar Falls Gazette argues that if the state bar association succeeds in abolishing Iowa's grand jury it would be its best work and a real service to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cedar Falls Gazette
State Bar Association
Grand Jury
Iowa
Time-Republican Calls to End Fight Over Drunken Bully
The Marshalltown Times-Republican urges international intervention to stop the fight, declaring the big bully is helplessly drunk and hopelessly beaten, and it would be cruel to continue pummeling him.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Philadelphia mayor uses injunctions against machine politicians
The Du buque Times notes the mayor of Philadelphia employs injunctions as a tool to remove machine politicians from office, presenting a view that government by injunction may have merit in this context.
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Philadelphia
Dubuque
Cortelyon Proves Right Choice in Post Office Dept
The Ottumwa Courier states Mr. Cortelyon is making good in the post office department and is eminently the right man in the right place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ottumwa Courier
Cortelyon
Post Office Department
Marion Register Denounces Roosevelt Republicans
The Marion Register states that the tariff ripper and rate smasher do not represent Roosevelt Republicans and quotes that the President does not favor either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Register
Fourth of July Event Planned at Hazel Dell
The M W A will hold the annual Fourth of July celebration in E M Castle's grave. Baptism services May 31 at the M B E church drew a good crowd with three children baptized Vernies Lee Potter Paul Lutz Price and Florence Martha Price. Children’s Day is set for Hazel Dell June 11.
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Hazel Dell
E. M. Castle
Earl MacGinnis
Buffalo Prairie
Oakley MacGinnis
E. H. Potter
Muscatine
M. BE
Laswell
Vernies Lee Potter
Paul Lutz Price
Florence Martha Price
Cal
Charley Vanatta
Charles
Oscar Peterson
Frank Swigart
Dave Vanatta
Andrie Hayes
Anna
Louisa Peterson
Fear of Ghosts and Germs Publicized Health Advertisement
A health advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as fortifying the body against germs and improving digestion and blood quality. It argues germs thrive when vitality is weak and cites testimonials praising recovery and renewed vigor. It also touts Pierce's Pellets for stomach and liver benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical
Geo. N. Iner
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
California Street
Denver
Colo
Dr. Pierce
Deft Deception Tests Duke and Lovers Resolve
Charlotte faces a plan to deceive her grandfather and end an unwanted pursuit by the Chevalier d Aubant. Aunt Frederica guides a staged ruse while Charlotte hides a personal note in the returned locket. The duke misreads an anonymous warning and remains amused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier d'Aubant
Charlotte
D'Aubant
Frederica
D’aubant
Celete
Aunt Frederica
Portiere
Arras
Ly Aubant
Chevalier d’Aubant
Foley's Honey and Tar Original Remedy Marketed
The Original Foley & Co. Chicago claims Foley's Honey and Tar stands out amid imitators for throat and lung relief. The remedy is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safe for children and delicate persons. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises it. In Fairfield township Cedar county, residents staged a two day wolf hunt but failed to capture the two wolves started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Chicago
Lil
Jocken
August C. Ehrhardt
Foley & Co
Foley
Havercamp
Fairfield Township
Cedar County
J B St Clair Muscatine Bottling Works Incorporation Notice
Notice states that a new Iowa corporation named J B St Clair Muscatine Bottling Works is formed to manufacture and sell non alcoholic drinks. Capital stock 6000 dollars, 60 shares of 100 each, board of four directors, start date May 1 1905, duration 20 years, annual meeting in Muscatine on the second Tuesday in April 1906, officers named, indebtedness limit two thirds of capital stock, stockholders private property exempt. Dated May 13 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. B. St. Clair Muscatine Bottling Works
Harry F. St. Clair
A. J. St. Clair
Clara B. Stapleton
Ada A. St. Clair
F. St. Cair
Harry Albert J. St. Clair
Clara B. Staplinton
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Dr. Lyon
Che Journal
BY Journal Printing CO
F. D. Throop
Lee
Associated Press
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies
Bell
Mississipi Valley
Oun
Steen
Muscatine Co
State of Iowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Revolutionary Soldiers
W. A
Tabernacle
Jared
Hartene
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Keota
E. H. King
M. D
Ofce
4Th Street
Attorneys AT Law
Fred S. Pentzer
East 2Nd St
Henry Jayne
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. Hoffman
Wm. KR. Jayne
Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
2Nd Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
West Second Street
H. D. Horst
J. H. Munroe
W. 2Nd St
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Richman & Richman
Roy C. Brown
Olds Ridg
First National Bank
Notary Public
Thos. Brown
Illinois
COOK
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddhan
F. P. Sawyer
Wilton Depai
Arrin
Teally
Wilton
Montezuma
Tia
Muscatine North and South Railway
South Bound
Uay
Ferrick Junction
Iowa Central
Centrat
Elrick Jun
West Pound
Mason City Mail
Sun
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
San
Chicago, Milwaukee Paul Railway
J. C. Pugh
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