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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
3
Publication schedule and subscription rates notice
Terms to Sunscribers outlines that The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Daily delivery in city by carrier and weekly collection is 10 cents. Rates: Daily by mail one year 3.00, Semi-Weekly one year 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List For City Readers
The Journal names several agencies around the city for reader convenience. Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Telephones and office sections in local Bell and Teil firms
Fragment mentions business and editorial offices connected to Bell and Teil with garbled continuation. Likely notes on telephone operations or office locations in the Mississippi Valley region. No clear events, dates, or names beyond implied organizational references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Teil
Mississippi Valley
Atta
Tampering With Time in Graduation Reflections
A Times-Republican column laments how quickly children grow from kindergarten songs to graduates, likening time to a calendar tampered with by fate. Parents recall first days at school, early illnesses, and the sudden passage to young adulthood, arguing life unfolds by service and family memory beyond almanacs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Rachel
Kansas City Board Rejects Venus Statue in School Library
The Kansas City Missouri school board refused a Rome purchased Venus statue for the library, arguing it would menace children's morals. The note questions the board's role as moral custodians and suggests other targets for their critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Rome
Samuel Strauss Analyzes Newspaper Popularity
Grinnell lecture by Samuel Strauss former Des Moines Leader editor argues papers grow through expressing opinions aligned with public sentiment and local knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Samuel Strauss
The
Des Moines Leader
Newspaper Stance on Opinion Leadership and Honest Debate
A group argues the true newspaper should express its own opinions and lead public questions with fair candor. They reject being a follower and demand honesty and respect for differing views, criticizing those who would trim or mute positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
Voters favor continued Senate service for Allison
Editors urge arguments they say voters don’t want. The public is ready to reelect Senator Allison, trusting the ballot will settle the matter without lengthy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Suspension of the Chicago Chronicle Noted
An old notice recalls the suspension of the Chicago Chronicle, a once well edited paper that carried the burden of John R. Walsh’s misdemeanors. It faltered when Walsh’s bank ties ended and the paper had to stand on its own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Chronicle
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Iowa jobbing firms form challenge to National Biscuit trust
Five Burlington jobbing firms have organized a company to market crackers similar to those of the National Biscuit trust. They expect to win Iowa trade but warn a price war could threaten profitability if the trust lowers prices in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Biscuit Company
Iowa
Burlington
Hand organ man missing keeps spring vibe in limbo
The note teases that without the hand organ man the sense of spring is delayed. The line hints at weather or mood shaping readers’ anticipation for the season as street entertainment stalls.
Local Social Note Recap From West Liberty
West Liberty Iowa June reports various residents visiting and traveling. Ila Anderson and B Kirshner frequent Muscatine for business. others visit Davenport Burlington Iowa City and Muscatine for visits or returns home. Several local residents travel or host relatives with occasional minor injuries and routine activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Ila
B. Anderson
B. Kirshner
Muscatine
S. R. Ross
South
Wm. Sissell
Davenport
Frank Sissell
Burlington
Mabel Eades
van Barr
Des Moines
East Third Street
Ida Grooke
Donald
Iowa City
Henry Boldt
Myrtle Creese
Mattie Davenport
Cedar Rapids
J. W. McIlravy
Mt. Pleasant
George Osborn
J. B. Luse
E. Buckman
Margaret Miller
Chas. Steinker
Harland Dice
J. Burmeister
Etta Gregg
J. D. Hogan
Fifth Street
Maurice Whitacre
Helen Winn
E. F. Schagl
Frank Hines
Wilton
Mesdames Addie Jones
Doren
Celebrations discussed for coming Fourth of July
Column recalls plans for a local Fourth of July parade and dinner in a bid to start a new civic tradition. Mentions wheat shipment, railroad business trips, and recent anniversaries amid era of reminiscences from decades past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Campbell
New Boston
Bennett
Mr. Butler
Detroit
Muscatine and Galesburg
Blindfolded Passion Ends in Court Controversy
A 1906 romance excerpt titled Blindfolded Passion stirs dispute as legal authorities examine publishing rights and moral standards surrounding its provocative climax. The Bobbs-Merrill Company defended its authorized edition amid claims of censorship and copyright clarity.
Grand Lodge Honors and Court Proceedings Noted
The Iowa Congregational association closed its session in the city after a week. Davenport Democrat lists Grand Lodge gavel honorees including Ansel Humphreys with multiple years. A Horse Thief Detective Association meeting is set for Mount Grove schoolhouse on Tuesday. District court convened this forenoon with Judge Rothrock of Cedar county presiding, swapping places with Judge Richman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Congregational Association
Davenport Democrat
Ansel Humphreys
Muscatine
Horse Thief Detective Association
Mount Grove School House
District Court
Rothrock
Cedar County
Richman
Dentists Robbed Of Gold Leaf In A Second Street Break-In
Yesterday afternoon Dr C L Girl a Second Street dentist reported a theft of gold leaf gold plate and other material totaling 18 dollars. Two statues will be given as prizes by the graduating class at Friday’s high school program. The German Baptist church welcomed new minister Rev R A Schmidt arriving from Dayton Ohio with many members on hand at the station this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Girl
Second Street
Iowa Avenue
Sycamore Streets
German Baptist Church
R. A. Schmidt
Dayton
Ohio
Long list of residents leaving and visiting around Conesville
The article details numerous people arriving from Iowa City Oakland Cal and Lisbon Missouri for visits with relatives and friends in Conesville. It notes a series of Sunday visits, weekend departures, and a school closing with the retirement of Miss Eva L Jones after years of service dating back to 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corban
Elizabeth Ady
Calhoun Street
S. E. Jelly
Ironington
Missouri
Iowa City
Fremontla
Letts Shadowed by Local Sales and Funeral News
In Letts Iowa W W Wagner sold a yearling Percheron filly for 400 dollars, now totaling 6950 dollars from 13 head sold in six months. Prosper Mickey died Sunday and was buried Monday at Letts cemetery after services at U B church. He leaves a wife and child, was well liked, and many relatives attended. Other items note birthday cards for Joe Hawkins, plus routine business and travel updates from nearby Muscatine and Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
W. W. Wagner
Prosper Mickey
U. B
Childress
D. W. Paine
M. V. Jordan
Muscatine
Bert Coder
Bert Snyder
Chicago
Turkington and
Dalton
Garrett Bros
W. H. Snyder
Ruth Parsons
J. Q. Coder
L. van Horn
A. Eisenhart
Fredonia
Columbus Junction
Mickey
Conesville visit and family greetings in June town notes
Miss Jessie Owens travels from Burlington to visit sister Mrs. Walter Mincher in Conesville. Gertrude Orr and Ruby Orr of Columbus Junction stay several days with grandparents. The article mentions the funeral of Violet Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Jessie Owens
Burlington
Walter Mincher
Gertrude
Ruby Orr
Columbus Junction
Violet Mae
Downey Social and School Notes Post Three Month Vacation
Downey spars with a week of visits and events including W C Knight of Muscatine and Dr. McGregor in town. Local groups such as the Ladies Aid at M P church and the Fancy Work Guild meet. I O O F lodge attends in West Liberty. a Country Squire play and a rain affected school picnic marked week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchman
Town
Mildred Trafford
Dr. McGregor
Iowa City
Fancy Work Guild
Laura Thiele
King Daughters
Jane Jenkinson
West Branch
Bertha Hainsworth
Iona Hunter
Anthony
Kan
Ed. Harrington
Rockwell
Will Harrington
Orian
Gault
G. W. Newell
Newton
Rev. Linder
Brave Fight Against Ailments Promoted by Electric Bitters
Advertising copy claims Electric Bitters cure stomach liver and kidney troubles. No medical claims verified. Sold by Havercamp's Prescriptive Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Entangled Dinner at Knapp House With a Wolf Figured
In a crowded San Francisco gathering Luella dodges a looming threat while light chatter and a hidden wolf figure set a tense mood. Henry contemplates Knapp's plans as Mrs Knapp probes his loyalty and reflects on past humiliations and unspoken bonds. The scene teases danger in opium dens and ongoing market turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Knapp
Mr. Carter
Miss Knapp
Luella
Mrs. Carter
Henry
Stock Market Maneuvers In Omega and Diamond Battle
Doddridge Knapp shifts to a bear stance selling Confidence and Crown Diamond futures while Decker’s brokers defend assets. The Omega group, Crown Diamond, and Confidence strain FE Dorado Bank as Crown Diamond futures slide to twenty and three-fourths by close. (To Be Continued.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Doddridge Knapp
Omega
Decker Syndicate
Crown Diamond
Decker
Toggether
FE Dorado Bank
Settlers Excursion to Minnesota Valley from Arlington
$10.00 settlers excursion to Western Minnesota on May 30 by Iowa Central. Personal tour from Arlington to Marietta along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line. Lands offered in Sibley Renville Medicine Lac Qui Parle counties at $25 to $59.09 per acre. Describes fertile dairy district near St Paul and Minneapolis markets and Armour Pecking Company's new six million plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minnesota Valley
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
Arlington
Marietta
Minn
Sibley
Renville
Medicine
Lac Qui Parle
St. Pau
Minneapolis
Armour Pecking Company
Notice of highway vacation in Muscatine County Iowa
The commissioner reports approval to vacate and relocate a public north south highway in section 12 77 1 east. Objections or damages claims must be filed in the auditor's office by noon June 19 1907 or the road will be vacated and altered. Dated May 13 1997. A S Lawrence, County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
S. E
N. W
N. E
S. W
A. S Lawrence
Allan Line Ships Offer Weekly Quebec Montreal Sailings
Allan Line promotes weekly sailings from Montreal to Liverpool Glasgow London and Havre aboard new steamers Victorian and Virginian with triple screw turbines and Tunisian Corsican Ionian twin screws. Accommodations include saloon cabins and one class rates from 40 dollars upwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Glasgow
London
Havre
Montreal
St. Lawrence
ALLAN # COMPANY
Jackson Wwul
Chicago
Main Line Trains at Wilton Eastbound and Westbound
Schedule lists daily No. 37 eastbound and No. 19, daily No. 71 local freight daily except Sunday, No. 20 daily, No. 72 local freight. Westbound services include No. 3 Gallup at 11:13 pm and No. 7:18 am departures with various notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Eveteedwatee
Eecesvce Deere Sencnatn Boa
Wilton Trains Schedule Toward Mascatine
Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday. Service includes No 368 at 6:25am, No 367 at 12:50pm, No 262 at 3:20pm, No 361 at 5:50pm, No 364 at 9:25pm, and No 363 at 11:55pm bound for Mascatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascatine
Wilton
Sunaday
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railways Timetable Notes
Railway timetable fragment lists Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul routes with April 9 1905 effective date. Mentions passenger numbers 12 and 8 and freight services No 92 and No 61, with westbound service details and varying arrival times including 10:44 pm for No 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Siosrd
Ccecee Bso Pms
Nos Bsopassenger
Cc Cercees
Siliaam
Muscatine Train Schedules North and South Bound
Train Nos. 4 5 6 list departure and arrival times from Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction with connections to Iowa Central and C R J & P lines. No. 4 and 6 run with limited schedules and No. 1 3 daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bound
Muscatine
Jiweam
Round House
Jisvsam
Habu's Switch
Itam
Fruitland
Gilpm Jlvvagm
Grandview
Wapello
Slrick Junction
Hahn's
Wruitland
Elrick Junction
Hehn
Iowa Central
Steamer Schedules Include Columbia and Helen Blair
White Collar Line lists Columbia steamers to Davenport Rock Island on Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 20 a m To Burlington journeys run Monday Wednesday and Friday at 4 50 p m After May 1 Helen Blair replaces Columbia on Sunday trips returning to Muscatine and heading to Davenport Monday morning W A Blair Manager Phone 49 W G Block Co Agents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Davenport
Rock Island
Burlington
Helen Blair
Muscatine
W. A. Blair
Mgr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mune Paar
the Journal BY Journal Printing CO
D. Trroop
City
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
A. Chase
A. W. Chase
Evergreen Nook
J. P. Walton
Ames C. Hopkinson
J. D. Walker
T. D. Smith
T. N. Brown
Diocese of
Summit
Caroline Young
Friends’ Church
Bobbs- Merril Company
E. Overmass
Geretrude
Anna Ziegler
Riverside
Geo. Johns
Alice Sullivan
Ward Baxter
Oakland
Cal
George Baxter
Third Street
Frank Carson
Mary
C. M. Nichols
Co. S. Martin
Wm. Pond
Son Tee
Wellman
J. W. Bechtel
Lisbon
Reformed Church
J.C. Gay
Will McKee
McKee
Vinnie Northey
Jas. McKee's
E. S. Hale
Richmond
Minnie Merrill
F. B. Gay
Grace Gunderson
Eva L. Jones
Tomght
South Dakota
Cedar Rapids Business College
Colorado
Miss Jones
Downey
Chinatown
American Surety Company of
New York
Thompson & Thompson
Attys
E. 2Nd St
H. S. Howe
F. A Martin
Wilton Junction
Minnesota
Allan Line Ocean Steamships
Attorneys AT Law
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Telephone
Hershey State Bank
Henry Jayne
Arthur Koliman
Wm. Hofman
Jayne Ffman
Jayne
Journal Office
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National Bank
P. Ingham
2Nd Street
H. D. Horst
West Second Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
I. S. Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
J. Muscatine
Lle
East Second Street
Underdonk
Dallas
Golden State Limited
el Paso
Wilton Trains
Muscatine North & South
W. G. Block Cc
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