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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
3
W L Lane is publisher and F D Throop is managing editor. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal releases eight pages on Tuesdays and twelve pages on Friday nights.
A brief notice lists subscription and delivery options with daily city delivery by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. Options include daily by mail for one year and semi weekly by mail for one year at set rates.
Des Moines Bureau on Fourth and Court streets with Leon Brown in charge. Washington Bureau led by J. Mahin at The Marlborough. New York Office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal enumerates agencies for readers convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store UWershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
Editorial and business office listings for Bell Telephone in the Mississippi Valley are referenced. The fragment notes include telephones and office designations.
Sworn declaration by W. L. Lane publisher of the Muscatine Journal that 5,300 copies circulated in May 1905 with several line items showing regional counts. The statement confirms total circulation and asserts accuracy under oath.
Subscribed and sworn before me on June 3 1905 by F W Eversmeyer Notary Public. The document confirms official notarization for Muscatine County Iowa authorities.
An Iowa Muscatine park donated by Dr James Weed should receive city funding to enhance its appeal. Proposes a $1000 appropriation to improve drives, mowing, flower beds, shrubbery, and a bandstand for concerts and community events.
A listing describes a site designated as a place of beauty and an ideal spot for recreation, highlighting its charm and community value.
Muscatine citizens favor a court house on Court Square, a site praised for beauty. Supervisors plan to remove the shabby band stand and replace it with a fountain and grass plot enclosed by a cement walk. Seats facing the fountain will be installed, improving the lower yard worn bare for months yearly and honoring the county’s marble soldier monument.
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye says residents both in town and rural areas crave a bigger share of what others enjoy rather than their own lot. The piece hints at public skepticism toward the wealthy and a general longing for more, reflecting social tensions of the community.
The Carroll Herald notes doubts about the evidence in the Dennison case at Red Oak, saying sleep would be scarce across the Missouri frontier if he is convicted, but acknowledges the evidence comes from an unreliable source.
The Czar declares a manifesto to allow a legislative assembly elected by the common people, asserting nations prosper only when the people can assert themselves. He notes the high human cost in establishing this principle and vows it shall not be denied again.
The wedding unites two great houses and could lead to future rulers of Germany. Amid pomp and ceremony, observers wonder if the couple will be happier than common marriages in the country.
The diplomatic world regrets the resignation of Minister Delcasse of France noted as one of the brightest diplomats. He has long treated the United States with utmost courtesy and has many friends here.
The editors travel to Guthrie this week for the national association meeting. Oklahoma promises a gala appearance as attendees enjoy a lively program and social events.
Des Moines Capital praises Iowa noting its strong laws and lands and declaring this June resembles the Eden of old, with no grounds for complaint. The quote emphasizes Iowa’s favorable conditions and enduring prosperity.
The Charles City Intelligencer condemns praising Roosevelt while maligning Cummins as hypocritical, arguing both leaders share a platform with aligned values. The paper asserts unity between Roosevelt and Cummins on policy and principle.
The Iowa City Republican argues state railway rate laws harm the state and should be repealed. It favors abolishing state limits on business and letting Congress handle rate restrictions and discrimination issues.
The Waterloo Reporter notes a defeated aspirant at Sheldon intends to appeal the congressman's decision to the postmaster general. It suggests the appeal will largely vindicate disappointed ambition and likely weigh little on Washington’s official conscience.
The bulletin messages hope for better weather after complaints of a wet spring. It reassures readers that those facing a backwards season should take heart and anticipate improvement.
If Russia continues sending ships to foreign ports and docking for the war’s duration, it risks a scattered navy that may compel a peace settlement to secure its fleet.
A quip notes people often spend half time hoping for rain and half hoping it will clear, suggesting the speaker thinks the sentiment is largely accurate.
Amid floods and a royal wedding commotion, the Chicago strike struggled to maintain momentum and public support as tensions rose and operations suffered.
The Waverly Democrat mocks local doctors by saying they would look ordinary without their whiskers and notes the Eclipse at Parkersburg predicts no standout man will win the 1908 presidential race.
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes many readers think Secretary Taft will be a logical successor to Theodore Roosevelt. The piece reflects broad public sentiment toward Taft in the political landscape.
The Knoxville Journal argues that supporting ship subsidies will not boost Secretary Shaw's chances with voters, suggesting the public will oppose the policy and its political payoff.
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes that each bright day lifts farmers with a buoyant mood, a sunlit exhilaration that heightens their spirits without intoxication.
The Creston Advertiser-Gazette notes there is nothing objectionable about Secretary Taft as a Republican presidential potential, judging by his own utterances.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that the defense of John D. Rockefeller will not be widely believed, describing the stance as unlikely to win broad support. The item frames the contested portrayal amid ongoing scrutiny and public doubt.
The Burlington Hawk Eye extols Iowa as the best state without a city of 100,000 and questions Des Moines goals. It suggests lack of large cities may aid Iowa’s prosperity and progress, and Des Moines may be better off without reaching that population target.
Frank Mahin reports from Nottingham that Lincolnshire estates have lost half or more of their value in five years with rents slashed by up to 50 percent. England relies on foreign butter and imported wheat while Canada and France supply eggs and cheese. The situation fuels persistent agitation for British agricultural protection.
Davenport Times reports Mayor McKarskin aims to create a river front park in Rock Island. The city seeks War Department approval of a river front line to guide improvements from the river outward toward the railway. The plan envisions park space extending along the river for beauty and comfort for travelers by boat and rail.
The piece argues Spencer square proves a downtown park works and urges Davenport to adopt a river front park similar to Rock Island. It notes Davenport’s river edge is an unsightly neglected strip and questions how long both cities will overlook a chance to beautify their front door yards.
Last evening at the fair grounds a fast baseball contest at six o clock pitched the Attic employees of Batterson Stores against the Cellar workers. The basement team faced the first and second floor squad in a heated seven inning match that ended too quickly.
Unclaimed mail at Muscatine post office for week ending June 6 1905 includes men's letters to George J Dowling W C Griffith M D Charles G Hayden Austin Hines Rev Aug Holmgren Iowa Fruit Co Geo Lueders Dr James G Carter Clarence Pike L T Richie M D D M Scotten J 5S Waites M D Jno Winger and ladies letters to Mrs Louisa Hartman Miss May Currens Mrs Ida May Doty Miss Mabel Weaver Readers are asked to state the item advertised when calling for letters.
Miss Fannie Rockefellow visited her brother Harry Rockefellow in South Cedar and returned to Muscatine Saturday. Chet Williams is ill. Catharine Noring, a South Cedar girl, graduated from West Liberty high school on Thursday night, joined by Bertha James. Edith Clute and niece Maude Beckley visited Joe Bowman at Downey. Children’s day at Union Valley church moved to Sunday evening June 18 from June 11.
Hazel Dell hosts children's day on June 11 at 2 PM with community turnout. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fisher visited Fred Neelsham and family Sunday. Epworth League social at Hazel Dell church Thursday evening drew a good crowd. Mr and Mrs E H Potter and son visited Muscatine on Monday. Oran Whitlock from North Buffalo attended Hazel Dell church Sunday evening.
The London Times notes Moroccan costermongers pledge wares with religious invocations. Chestnuts, popcorn, melons, fried beans, and cool water are offered under names of saints and Allah. Auctioneers also weave prayers into bidding for slaves and Rabat carpet.
Mr. Joseph Conrad argues in the London Mail that the term missing ends hope and signals loss for every friend ashore and for underwriters, while overdue only heightens fear and market speculation. He notes that a missing ship seldom returns, though an overdue vessel has appeared to arrive in rare cases.
A passenger on an English railway train pulled the communication cord. The guard found a distracted woman passenger who had been looking out the window and dropped her false teeth before she could return to search for them.
Barbara directs a cautious plan to secure D Auba nt and property. Kuno Larion and Barbara assign roles, with Barbara leading, arranging separate routes to the burgomaster and rooms while planning a private audience with D Auba nt to control the outcome.
D Auban disguises as a Brunswick servant to meet Charlotte at Hirschfels while Barbara nears the burgomaster’s house. Aunt Frederica guides the planned tryst as Alexis remains a distant threat. The scene closes with a prompt to continue.
On every Tuesday next December the Iowa Central Ry will sell home seekers round trip tickets to Iowa Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets valid 21 days with stopovers allowed. For rates contact agents or A B Cuits G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
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