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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
3
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Schedule
Terms to Subscribers announce Daily Journal issues every evening except Sunday and a Semi Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday. daily city delivery by carrier, weekly 10 cents. rates listed: Daily by mail 3.00 per year and 1.50 for semi weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Mali
Journal Agencies List For Reader Convenience
The Journal notes its affiliated agencies including Mast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast Second Street South Muscatine Morse Washburns Grocery End of Street Car Track WwW A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Hill
Clay Kneese Grocery
Fast 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
A. Busch
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
Sharrar
Bell Telephone Business Office in Mississippia
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Bell Telephone business office in Mississippi with limited legible details. The text references a material office and telephones, but no clear event, dates, or names are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Japanese Immigration Debate Through an American Lens
The St Paul Dispatch editorial judges US immigration policy toward Asians amid rising Japanese movements into South America and the United States. It warns protection may backfire, noting Japan's global reach and the potential impact on Latin American demographics and race dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
United States
Manchuria
Korea
South America
Callao
Valparaiso
Patagonia
Panama
South American
Promising Departure Hints at Long Years Ahead
Fragmentary text suggests a narrative about extended years and a hopeful path forward, indicating a notable departure and potential new beginnings referenced within the historical account.
Des Moines Capital Attacks Sioux City Tribune
In a pointed editorial the Des Moines Capital mocks the Sioux City Tribune for its remarks about the suspension of the Chicago Chronicle. It defends the Inter Ocean as a steadfast Republican paper and accuses the Tribune of wearing a mask of progressive independence while opposing recognized Republican principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sioux City Tribune
Chicago Chronicle
Iinter- Ocean
Inter-Ocean
Sioux City
Grover Cleveland Free Trade Administration
Tribune
Chicago
Iowa Biennial Elections Edge of Public Interest Debate
Argument against biennial elections warned of voter apathy in Iowa. Yet recent events show little cause for concern about public engagement or citizen vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Medical meeting warns kissing baby spreads germs of consumption
At a national medical gathering a speaker claimed kissing the baby is the second greatest spreader of tuberculosis germs after the common house fly. The remark notes some parents may continue to kiss children despite the warning.
Mayor Busse and His Bedslat Become Noted Figures
The remark compares Mayor Busse to President Roosevelt and his big stick, highlighting a growing public perception of Busse and his bedslat as widely discussed figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
President Roosevelt
Big
Celebrations planned for Fourth of July in city
Recollections from fifty years ago describe a proposed plan with a citizens meeting to organize the Fourth celebration. A council appropriation of two to three hundred dollars is suggested, plus a special railroad train to Onona and a choice of fair grounds or a shady site for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onona
Sabbath School Convention Closes at Davenport Forty Years Ago
Forty years ago the state Sabbath school convention ended its session in Davenport after a Tuesday evening start. Muscatine delegates included Rev. A. B. Robbins Rev. J. Armstrong Rev. F. Eaton Rev. M. Bowman and several local residents. The note mentions Alf Brown Esq visiting the sunny south and appearing festive on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Muscatine
A. B. Robbins
J. Armstrong
FE. Eaton
M. Bowman
P. Fay
G. W. Dillaway
C. Cadle
M. J. Hill
E. Covinerton
Wm. O. Kulp
R. B. Baird
A. Cook
O. S. Terry
John Mahin
Phiz
Alf. Brown Esq
Alf
Behold the Lakers in a Whimsical Fan Plea
A garbled plea style note mentions fans addressing Mr Roosevelt and Lakers with playful, incomplete lines and scattered names, reflecting a quirky, ill-formed clipping about public figures and local sports.
Davenport Times Reports Corn Bread Shortage Warning
Davenport Times notes a shortage of wheat may limit corn bread production and raise prices. Local bakers warn that scarce wheat could affect supply of staple breads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
White Lily community notes on Sunday visits and events
The item lists numerous local visits and events across Buffalo Prairie Rock Island and nearby areas. Families such as Kelsey McGinnes Cannam McGin nes France Morrow Brayton Thomas and others are mentioned visiting relatives and attending school exercises and entertainment at No. 84 No. 86 and Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Fred Kelsey
Marl McGinnes
Buffalo Frrance
Will Tyler
Illinois
France
Johnnie Cannam
Lillian
Rock Island
Len McGinnes
William McGinnes
Buffalo Prairie
Lulu Morehead
White Lily District No. 75
John Johnson
Millersburg
Frank Thomas
Ida France
Anna Vanatta
Earl McGinnes
Wyn
Laura
Lula
Muscatine
Dick Morrow
Illinois City
White Lily School
Stella Thomas
Bessie Anderson
Foster
Foster School
Will Brayton
Ellen Morrow
Ilinois City
Frank
O. MecNall
Copperas Creek
John Riexsinger
Art Roberts
Cummins announcement draws restrained Iowa GOP reaction
The Creston Advertiser declines excitement over Cummins plans, predicting many Republicans favor delaying factional fights while a yearlong break before primaries reduces urgency. The Waterloo Times Tribune notes Roosevelt may not seek a third term yet acts like a campaigner among farmers and voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Advertiser
Cummins
Roosevelt
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Ohio
Chicerzo School Deficit Sparks City Closures
The Burlington Gazette reports a large deficit in the Chicerzo school fund leads to city school closures amid ongoing disputes over the school board. A recent deficit stunt is noted as particularly satisfactory to some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Burlington Gazette
Chicerzo
Former DNC Secretary Links with Arkansas Populists
A former secretary of the Democratic National Committee has been meeting with former populist leaders in Arkansas and nearby southern states to organize independence leagues in the interests of William Randolph Hearst, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clinton Herald
Democratic National Committee
Arkansas
W. R. Hearst
Rebels in China Clash Leave Many Dead
The Davenport Times notes that rebels in China face deadly clashes as the empire’s modern army fights them. About 700 rebels were killed recently in a confrontation with troops, reflecting the older army’s fatal approach to combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
China
Retail Clerks Elect Officers in Annual Meeting
At a Recent gathering the Retail Clerks association elected officers and delegates for the year. President J J Engel and vice presidents H H Sharrar and John Wessels Jr took roles alongside secretaries Trumpp and Coon. Delegates to Trades Assembly include Engel Freers Sharrar Fuller and Fack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Clerks’ Association
J. J. Engel
H. H. Sharrar
John Wessels, Jr
George L. Trumpp
Howard L. Coon
Guardian
Garret Wiggers
Fred Moore
Wm. Frees
Henry Butz
Trades Assembly
Wi. Freers
J. B. Fuller
H. H. Fack
Will Amiong
East Tenth Street
Charles French
Chicago
Blinded by Love Amid Romantic Climax
An intensely interesting tale unfolds with romantic scenes and dramatic climaxes as a blindfolded protagonist navigates passion and peril. Copyright 1906 Bobbs Merrill Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bobbs Merril Company
Message from the Unknown Delivers Life and Death Secrets
Porter receives a sealed envelope addressed to Henry Wilton with a scent-touched note from the Unknown. Mother Barton insists he visit her that night to avoid trouble, and Barkhouse and Wilson relay the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Barkhouse
Wilson
Bark Sets Sail 14000 Miles Then Reaches Philadelphia
The Des Moines News notes a bark completed a 14000 mile voyage without sighting land and has arrived in Philadelphia. The paper suggests this port choice aims to ease the shock of emerging from total solitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Philadelphia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals All Wounds After Strange Auto Adventure
A brief ad notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for quick healing after a strange automotive mishap. It claims all wounds are cured with the salve, priced at 25 cents, and carries a guarantee. Hav ercamp’s Prescription Drug Stora appears as the selling outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Riverside News Briefs Highlight Births Marriages and Visits
K Annis and wife visited relatives in Riverside Iowa with Mrs Mary Scott and C A Overfelt. Mrs Hannah Emmons from Iowa City and Peter Miller with wife and daughter Velma from Springfield IL visited for a few days. John Paul born May 28 to Mr and Mrs T W Cruz. Chas Scherrer and Philimena Sueppel to wed at St Marys Church June 11. Mary Manning operated on for appendicitis and is recovering. Commencement at opera house with Prof B Shimek delivering address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
K. Annis
Haskins
Mary Scott
C. A. Overfelt
Hannah Emmons
Iowa City
Peter Miller
Velma
Springfield
T. W. Cruz
John Paul
J. N. Miller
Englewood
Iil
Chas. Scherrer
Philimena Sueppel
St. Mary’s Church
Mary Manning
University Hospital
Robert Tobin
Opera House
B. Shimek
The
State University
Muddle Over Roosevelts Succession Linked to Wait Wellmans Duty
The Waverly Democrat argues the Roosevelt succession muddle could have been avoided if Wait Wellman had remained on duty and may still require him to abandon his balloon to clarify the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelit
Wellman
Waverly
Iowa political machine tests strength in early rumble
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes a distant rumble as a preliminary test of the Iowa political machine, signaling preparations for another active year of campaigning and power play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
General Kuroki Fluent in War, Not English
The Davenport Times notes General Kuroki cannot speak English but can fight in several languages. The report highlights his linguistic limits contrasted with his military prowess and readiness for combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Davenport Times
Kuroki
Come Bluffs Nonpareil Wheat Fortune Inquiry
The fragment hints at a question about making a fortune from wheat and a reply denying success. No clear individuals, organizations, or place names are readable to anchor details for a full summary card.
Longest Double Track Route Under One Management
Grand Trunk Railway System operates the world’s longest double track from Chicago to Montreal and to Niagara Falls. The Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley double track connects Chicago to New York. Descriptive literature and schedules available by mail from Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A. Graf?, Peunk Railway System, 135 Adams St., Chicago, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway
Chicago
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
New York
Geo. W. Vaux
T. A. Graf
Pweunk Railway System
iAdams St
Chicago, Il
Unknown Chapter Scenes Inside Bortons Bar
In midnight corridors at Bortons I confront Mother Barton who guards a hidden room. I reveal cautious guards and a wary plan as Barkhouse reports a dozen revelers below and Chinatown dangers surround my safe arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borton’s
Barkhouse
Throregh
Mother Barton
Chinatown
Mother Borton
Keer
I Will Tell What They Say About the Boy
In a tense den Mother Borton reveals that enemies have found out the boy’s location and plan to harm him. The narrator anxiously seeks warning while she warns of knives and danger, hinting at a looming rescue or confrontation to come. The exchange deepens the bond between them as suspense builds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Mother Borton
Mother Barton
Bloomington Sunday School to Host Children’s Day Program
Bloomington will host a Children’s Day program this Sunday June 9 at 10 15 a m. A good program is planned and all are welcome. Miss Jennie Rynearson visited Wilton for commencement exercises. Mr and Mrs John Dowdal welcomed a baby son Sunday morning June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Jennie Rynearson
Bertha Rynearson
John Dowdal
Charles Baldwin
Musserville
Bloomington Friends
John Negus
Ada Branson
Elmer Lewis
West Branch
Paonia
Col
Miss Branson
Miriam Negus Branson
Win Blanchard
Musca
Muscatine Post Office Uneclaimed Letters June 4 1907
Weekly list of remaining uneclaimed letters at Muscatine Iowa Post Office for June 4 1907 includes men J W Andrews Bridge Backer James Brown Jim Clark G C Dodge Jr Gardner Nursery Co B J Hill John Hohmbreacher Fred Ingalls Ed Johnson H E Johnson Dr Mullarky A F Perry Clarence Pike F E Rose Will Springer Abe Whistier Wm Wilson. women Mrs E la Brandburg Mrs A J Cooley Miss Rubie Jones Miss Mildred Murphy Mrs A F Palmer Mrs H Schaffer Miss Lizzie Zeaker. foreign Rosario Spica Fu Antonino. Callers should say Advertised. R S McNutt P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. W. Andrews
Bridge Backer
James Brown
Jim Clark
G. C. Dodge, Jr
Gardner Nursery Co
B. J. Hill
John Hohmbreacher
Fred Ingalls
Ed. Johnson
H. E. Johnson
Dr. Mullarky
A. F. Perry
Clarence Pike
F. E. Rose
Will Springer
Rock Island Time Table April 21 1907
Railway schedule for arriving and departing trains on the Rock Island System effective April 21 1907. Lists eastbound westbound and southwest routes with train numbers times and notes on the Golden State Limited stops and daily service by W S Underdonk agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island System
Davenport
Chicago
Ego
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Denver
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Pallas
el Paso
Points
W. S. Underdonk
Main Line Trains At Wilton Schedule Update
Train timetable notes Western direction trains at Wilton with No 2 daily at 11:13 pm heading west and No 3 local freight at 2:50 pm. No 71 local freight runs daily except Sunday and No 1 cross route timetable appears in the same listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wast
Gatly
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine to Mascatina
Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday. Depart Muscatine for Mascatina on No 368 at 6:25 am and No 267 at 12:50 pm. Arrivals include No 262 at 8:20 pm and No 361 at 5:50 pm. No 364 at 9:25 pm and No 368 at 11:55 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mascatina
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Schedule Note
In effect April 9 1905 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists passenger and freight services with Nos 92 and 91 freight and Nos 5 and 6 passenger trains. times shown around 2:34am 8:50pm 7am and 11:44pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
SRE
Akcnsda
BS Paawenger
Scsasee
Sliam
Muscatine Rail Schedules North South and Connections
Train timetables show northbound Nos. 4 5 1 3 and southbound Nos. 2 6 with listed stops including Muscatine Round House Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction Hahn's Switch and connections to Iowa Central and C R J P lines. Notes outline daily, Saturday, and Sunday exceptions and transfer points at Elrick Junction and Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Round House
Habo’s Switch
Ll Ling
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapelio
Elrick Junction
Seeseseeeee
Hahn's Switch
Scessseses
Liliam Ly
Graphview
Wapello
Eeseeeeeseee Soi mMar
Eivick Jumelson
Helen’s Switch
Sr. Muscatine
Fruitland Seereeeweeeneees
R. J
R. 1
Prairie Grove Social Notes and Visiting Locals
Prairie Grove Iowa notes list Mrs Ida Eustick and Fern of Ladora visiting sister Mrs Hattie Faires. J M Walker and daughter Wilma returned from Texas. Various locals attend Springdale graduation. multiple visits to West Liberty and Iowa City. August DeForest family from Columbus Junction visited for Decoration day and stayed through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Grove
Ida Eustick
Fern
Ladora
Hattie Faires
J. M. Walker
Wilma
Texas
Rena Swart
Grandmother Swart
West Liberty
Springdale
George McCann
Mr. Rice
Marion Kirby
Martin Black
T. McCaleb
Ethel Downing
Mrs. Gary
Iowa City
Amos Kimberley
Sankerr
Pittsburg
Pan Downing
Tipton
Geo
Chas. DeForest
West Jabertyr
Chas. Robinson
Gay. Chas. McCann
Fred Ridenour
Zella Walker
Collison
Atalissa
George Worrall
Grandma McCann
Harry
Deforest
Columbus Junction
Decoration Day
One of Lee's Brave Color-Sergeant Recalls Appomattox Tale
In June McClure's E Crayton Mc Canis recounts a Gray color-sergeant who lost command at Appomattox Court House and did not regain it until 98 on San Juan Hill. Bretthill stands as a valiant figure in Mr Migrants' tale, a captivating life story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June McClure
E. Crayton McCanis
Lee
Appomattox Court House
San Juan Hill
Bretthill
Mr. Migrants
Masonic and fraternal notices from Muscatine area lodges
Fraternal groups including Masonics in Mason City and Muscatine list regular meeting times. Entries cover Iowa Lodges Nos 2 and 145, Washington Chapter No 4, Webb Council, De Molay Commandery No 1, Iowa Legion of Honor, Argus Lodge No 17, Romona Council No 52, Muscatine Camp 160, Court of Honor Muscatine Court No 677, Bend City Lodge No 145, G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 231, Muscatine Aerie No 815. Contacts include WMs, Secretaries, and Secretaries as well as locations like Maccabee Hall and Woodmen Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G .D. Lezotte
T. M. L. Johnson
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. I
G. D. Lezotte
W. H. Graff
Fraternal Lodges Meet Weekly in Local Hall
A. O. U. W. No. 10 holds Thursday evenings at Second street hall with officers Schoenig Howe Dolsen. Electa Chapter No. 32 meets on the second and fourth Mondays. officers Reimecke and Othmer listed. Elks invite visitors. local lodges advertise regular Monday meetings and welcome members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
Ast Second St
Alfred Moore
L’res Kh
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
East Second Street
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge No
Prairie Encampment
R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 93
Bal
H. Johnson
Dera
S. M
Pf. Gow
Pearl City
Fish Mall
Kase Second Street
James McHirey
Louise Maisenbach
Fagle Lodg
Second Street
W. F. Schoenig
Fannie Reimecke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
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Caejournal
Journal Printing CO
F. D. Trroop
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper
Syndicat
Iowa Evening Press Association
Muscatine Journal
Court House Square
Hook and Ladder Company
William Patterson
Montpelier Township
H. M. Dean
State Medical Society
American Medical Association
Mr. Roosevelt
White Lily
A. W. Chase
T. B. Roberts
Marshall
Syracuse
N. Y
A. W Chase
Stratford Hotel
Michigan
Jackson
Wilton Trains
Muscatine North
Society
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No
Meath
Maccabee Hell
Iowa Aveaue
Ss. V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Romona
Maccabee Hall
Emil Kranz
Milo Smith
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 160
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
W. &. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
K. G. Schoenig
2. C. Coster
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
A. B. Rehmel
Gus. Schmidt
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. P
Iowa Avenue
BE. L. Kember
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Donker
Oracle
Emme Hoeffin
Cora McCoy
Muscatine Homestead
Yeoman Hall
Jacobisch & Sons
East Second
J. M. L. Parque
Ingraham
W. Std
Eoscatine Lodor
Evers
Lowa Elks
Ank
W. W. Saiumaote
First National Bank
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