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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
Local Agencies Listed by The Journal
The Journal presents a directory of city agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery at Fast 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 Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Telephones Business Office Editorial Office Bell Mississippi Valley
Telegraphy and telephone matter notes from the Mississippi Valley region with mentions of Bell system offices and a business editorial lead. No clear event or date given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tell
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Anti Cigarette League Traps Tobacco Trust In Illinois Law
The Anti Cigarette league used a two word amendment to block ready made cigarettes in Illinois. Gov Deneen signed the bill after Lucy Page Gaston and others lobbied at the state capitol. Tobacco interests vow to fight the measure, leaving smokers to cope with the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
Ilinois
Lucy Page Gaston
Anti- Cigarette League
Tobacco Combine
League
Illinois
Lee O'Neil Brown
la Salle County
Iowa Red Book Out For 1907 8 The State Register
The Journal prints a copy from the secretary of state of Iowa announcing the Iowa State Register for 1907 8, the so called red book. It notes larger size, page dimensions aligned with other official documents, and that the next edition appears in 1909 under a biennial issuance law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State of
Iowa
Iowa State Register
Red Book Contents and Distribution Plan
The summary lists sections on election law, pure food laws, district maps, Iowa General Assembly members, biographical sketches, a list of Iowa newspapers, and the Official Register distribution. It explains distribution: 60 copies to last elected General Assembly members, remaining copies to state newspapers, county officers, libraries, colleges, and other institutions or citizens at the secretary of state's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assemblies of
Iowa
General Assembly
Weather Outlook Repeats Stale Chorus From Local Press
The piece quotes editorials urging Senator Allison's re election and mocks political weather prognostications. It notes readers tired of long arguments and warns against taking past forecasts as gospel truth. The column critiques both weather and political chatter as failing to predict reliably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Senate
Waterloo Courier
Rathbun
Senator Dolliver Chosen to Lead Railroad Legislation Fight
From Washington, Senator Dolliver is named by the President to spearhead the winter railroad legislation fight. The choice follows his strong performance last winter and is praised for his eloquence fearlessness and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dolliver
Roosevelt
Fairbanks Biography Criticized For Imaginary Facts
Collier's Weekly accuses the vice president's biographer of fabricating details. The book allegedly includes a depiction of a log cabin claimed as Fairbanks birthplace, but no such cabin exists and the image was a commissioned artist drawing for pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Fairbanks
Richard Croker and the Orby Derby wager
The piece notes Richard Croker made a fortune winning the English Derby with Orby. It suggests sensible profit would be to sell the horse and retire, but predicts he will stay in racing and that English bettors may lose their money back to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
Orby
Prosecution Opens Strong in Haywood Trial Witness
The prosecution gains an early edge as Harry Orchard testifies with force in the Haywood trial. Unless the defense counters, the case appears ominous for them as it details a string of attempted murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Presidential booms likened to Walter Wellman’s airship
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil compares some presidential boom periods to Walter Wellman’s airship, noting they may boast ample gas now but are likely to end similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Walter Wellman
Weather Prophecies Scare Yet Prove Folly This Spring
Hicks warned of a turbulent June with dire forecasts, but consistent misreads this spring have eroded trust in meteorologists and left readers skeptical about the upcoming weather predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Cummins Senate Bid Means No More Governorship
The Iowa City Republican notes Governor Cummins cannot run for governor again and calls his senatorial candidacy a one good outcome. The piece frames the announcement as favorable to Cummins political future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cummins
Uncle Sam Dredge Boats Arrive to Improve River Front
Andrew reports bustling city activity as Uncle Sam's fleet of dredge boats arrives and will begin work immediately on river front improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Sam
Dandelions Brewed Into Wine Sparks Lawn Debate
A report notes an inventor claims a method to make wine from dandelions. The idea could spur more lawn weeding as some men gain a new incentive to pull the weed.
Kidney Liver And Bowels Pills Claim Quick Cure
Mr S B Holden of Grand Rapids Michigan reports years of liver sluggishness constipation and inactive kidneys with pain in the loins. After using Dr A W Chase Kidney Liver Pills the organs became active quickly and easily. Sold at 25 cents a box with free samples available from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
S. B. Holden
Cass Ave
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N
Reminiscences From Muscatine Fifty Years Ago
June memories recall the death of Mrs. Susan Reece at 83, Muscatine’s oldest female resident since 1837. a June 6 marriage of James B Webb to Emma J Winn. a dirt collapse endangering children on Second Street. Also notes 20 years past jury selection antics with Alex Jackson, Hanley, Tom Tallant, Harry Canon, Tom Brown amid local banking and brewery disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Reece
Muscatine
Bloomington
R. F. Winn
A. B. Robbins
James B. Webb
Emma J. Winn
Second Street
Alex Jackson
Hanley
Tom Tallant
Harry Canon
Tom Brown
Lane
Temperance Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Agricultural Society
President Barnard announces the directors have granted fair grounds to the Good Temperance for July Fourth events. The Firemen's Festival lit the courthouse square with Chinese lanterns. the evening showcased courtly displays, earning praise for its planning and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Agricultural Society
Court House Square
La Follette sparks talk of third party in Iowa
The Waterloo Courier cites La Follette as willing to form a new party if needed to serve the American people. The Nonpareil editor is urged to understand public scrutiny by citizens, while the Davenport Times calls for a strong statewide governor candidate free of factionalism and fair taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Courier
Council Bluffs
la Follette
the Courier
Wisconsin
Davenport
Iowa
Roosevelt policies challenged by Marion political column
The Marion Register argues that genuine Roosevelt politics remain but the so called progressive policies are fake. It claims these positions will receive little attention and be dead before the 1908 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Register
Roosevelt
Julius Caesar
Taft Wrote First Anti Monoply Opinion Against Standard Oil
The Missouri Attorney General Hadley found that William H. Taft in his judge role authored the first anti monopoly ruling against the Standard Oil Co. Some Presidential hopefuls would not have waited to uncover such a fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Hadley
Missouri
William H. Taft
Standard Oil Company
Railroads in Nebraska Faced With State Commission Scrutiny
Sioux City Journal reports that several Nebraska railroads may refuse to comply when challenged by the state railway commission, with some even laughing at the prospect of government oversight. The piece notes ongoing railroad imprudence and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Nebraska
Morning pursuit to the Palace Hotel and the unknown
At dawn the party plans departure from Oakland Ferry and the Palace Hotel. Wainwright and I search for Tom Terrill and await orders from my hidden employer while guarding a child and preparing for the overland eastbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Fitzhugh
Brown
Wilson
Lockhart
Abrams
Oakland Ferry
Trent
Owens
Phillips
Larson
Barkhouse
Wain
Palace Hotel
Livermore
Muscatine Fire Department elects leaders at annual meeting
Ten years ago Conrad Hacker was re elected chief J F Beard first assistant and John Miller second assistant chiefs at the Muscatine Fire department convention held Saturday evening at city hall Joe F Beard of the Champions Geo W Lindle of the Rescues and W H Jones of the Reliefs were candidates Mr Beard being elected Rev J W Hackley named grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons Mrs Mary Hanlin grandmother of Mrs Geo H Wiles observes her 90th birthday Police Judge and Mrs Rowan hosts a lively Saturday night gathering with about sixty guests at their East Third street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Hacker
J. F. Beard
John Miller
Muscatine Fire Department
Joe F. Beard
Geo. W. Lindle
W. H. Jones
Beard
J. W. Hackley
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons
Mary Hanlin
Geo. H. Wiles
Rowan
East Third Street
Unknowns at the hotel reveal a guarded charge
In a tense hotel scene two veiled women arrive with a muffled child to place a mission in Harry Wilton’s hands. The Unknown’s envelope orders him to drive to the Oakland Ferry and read instructions on the way as he departs in a carriage toward market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainwright
Market Street
Tom Terrill
Harry Wilton
Doddridge Knapp
Mr. Wilton
Henry Wilton
Ipying
Oakland Ferry
New Montgomery Street
The
Bay
Protect the Boy Amid Hazards in California Trail
The narrator pockets five hundred dollar gold notes and seeks the mysterious boy Livermore across a hazy map of California. Wainwright struggles to coax the child to speak as Doddridge Knapp’s hirelings and the unknown employer threaten, with the boy’s fate tied to the narrator’s own life. To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
California
Oakland
Bay
Brooklyn
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Wainwright
Doddridge Knapp
Break All Records With Dr King’s New Discovery
Curing coughs colds and related ailments with Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised as breaking all records. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
China Shower Honors Miss Lange Before Wedding
A china shower given by Miss Helen Springburne honored Miss Helen Lange who will marry Edward Springburne. Guests enjoyed music and games with prizes for a guessing contest and piano selections. Refreshments followed as the bride-to-be received many presents. attendees included Helen Springburne Emma Springburne Elsie Dittman Helen Baine Nellie Frye Anna Schrempf Sadie Schweitzer Agnes Grott Anna Frye Laura Dougherty Irene Zetler May Schwartz Mary Froehner Anna Hager man Lillian Stoneburner Emma Yagow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Springburne
Helen Lange
Edward Springburne
Agnes Grott
Nellie Frye
Lillian Stoneburner
Emma Springburne
Elsie Dittman
Helen Baine
Anna Schrempf
Sadie Schweitzer
Anna Frye
Laura Dougherty
Irene Zetler
May Schwartz
Mary Froehner
Anna Hagerman
Emma Yagow
Minnie
Clara Dale
Faculty Entertains Graduates and January Class of 1907
Last evening the high school faculty hosted both the graduating class and the January class of 1907. Rooms displayed white and green bunting and flowers. A short musical program featured solos and duets by students including Beatrix Oliver Hazel Wagner Prosser Hoffman Wallace Bessie Miller Brace Julia Hutchinson. Prizes were awarded for best conversation and refreshments were served as the event continued late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrix Oliver
Hazel Wagner
Miss Prosser
Julia Hutchinson
Frappe
United Brethren Kensington club forms in Kensington
The United Brethren Kensington club organized with 65 members at a meeting yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. David Young on East Second Street. Officers elected include President Mrs Mover Vice President Mrs George Dunker Secretary Mrs S Tarr Treasurer Mrs Charles Dale and solicitors Mrs Will Geller and Mrs Stapleton. The next meeting will be at Mrs George Dunker’s home on Fulham avenue Friday June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Kensington Club
United Brethren Kensington Club
David Young
East Second Street
Mover
George Dunker
8S. G. Tarr
Charles Dale
Will Geller
Stapleton
Fulham Avenue
Shower Party for Miss Della Steinbaugh Before Wed Wedding
Miss Aleta Barger hosted a shower at 704 East Sixth Street for Miss Della Steinbaugh ahead of her marriage to Wilkie Durkee next Wednesday. About thirty friends attended with games and a program featuring piano solos, readings, and prize winners Merle Nesper Hazel Keath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleta Barger
East Sixth Street
Della Steinbaugh
Wilkie Durkee
Merle Nesper
Hazel Keath
Carrie Durkee
Lizzie Reichoff
Marguerite Will
Josie Grasham
Della Ladaway Honored at Lucas Street Shower
Mrs Della Ladaway was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Gertrude Bersch on Lucas street last evening in anticipation of her approaching marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Della Ladawag
Della Ladaway
Gertrude Bersch
Lucas Street
Wedding Guests Present Many Friendly Gifts For Ladaway
About thirty of the coming bride's friends gathered for an evening with Mrs Ladaway. Guests expressed esteem by giving many useful presents. Musical numbers and songs were performed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Thompson
Miss Eva Stein Weds Carl Schwanke in Orting Washington
Miss Eva M. Stein and Carl Schwanke were united in marriage yesterday at Orting Washington. The bride, popular in the city, worked at Batterson stores and made many friends who send hearty congratulations. The couple will begin housekeeping in a furnished cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Stein
MR. Schwanke
Eva M. Stein
Carl Schwanke
Orting
Washington
Batterson
Mrs. Schuwanke
Mary Hanlin celebrates 100th birthday today
Mrs. Mary Hanlin marks a century of life surrounded by family and friends. Relatives and neighbors visited throughout the day to offer congratulations and flowers, including a large floral gift from the Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Methodist church where she is a devoted member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hanlin
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
Quiet wedding of John Peterson and Anna Samuels
John Peterson and Anna Samuels married by Rev Baumgarten at the German Methodist church home of Henry Stephens on Fulham avenue. The ceremony was attended by a few relatives and the couple will reside on Parham street in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson
Anna Samuels
Rev Baumgarten
German Methodist Church
Henry Stephens
Fulham Avenue
Peterson
Parham Street
Former Muscatine Man Marries in Wisconsin
Joseph B. Cossman formerly of Muscatine now of Du Plainville Wisconsin wed Hattie Stormer of Du Plainville at St Peter and Pauls church in Du Plainville on Wednesday morning. The couple arrived to visit relatives before he continues with his work at Wisconsin Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Joseph B. Cossman
du Plainville
Wis
St. Peter's and Paul's
Hattie Stormer
Cossman
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Trinity Guild Social Meeting At Mrs Weed Home
The Trinity Guild of Trinity Episcopal church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs James Weed home in Weed park with about 50 members attending. The next meeting will be Thursday evening June 13 at Miss Stones home one half mile north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
James Weed
Weed Park
Miss Stone
Mrs Davis Hosts Art Circle Meeting
Mrs. O. L. Davis of 309 East Ninth Street entertained the art circle yesterday afternoon. A large number of members attended a social hour with refreshments. The next gathering will be in two weeks at Mrs. M. F. Eaton’s home on Woodlawn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Davis
East Ninth Street
Art Circle
M. F. Eaton
Woodlawn Avenue
Pleasant surprise visit for Mr and Mrs Henry Seafield
Friends gathered at the Seafield home last evening for a progressive cinch game and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Schauland, Mr and Mrs Frank Wilford, Mr and Mrs Henry Barr, Mr and Mrs Fred Ray, Mr and Mrs Henry Thorman, and Mr and Mrs Henry Huesner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Seafield
Schauland
Frank Wilford
Henry Barr
Fred Ray
Henry Thorman
Henry Huesner
Mrs Winn Surprised by Colonel Hare Circle at Birthday
The Ladies of the Colonel Hare Circle surprised Mrs. Anna Winn at her Hershey Avenue home for her birthday anniversary. The hostess was welcomed warmly and given a G. A. R. recognition pin. Mrs. Winn’s daughter, Mrs. Fred Bierman, served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
Colonel Hare
Anna Winn
Hershey Avenue
Bible Class Surprises Rev Stoddard at Methodist Church
After a prayer meeting the Bible class of the Methodist Episcopal church surprised Rev. Mr. Stoddard. About twenty five people attended the evening featured by merry making and various amusements. Delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev Stoddard
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Stoddard
Mrs Caple Hosts A B Y C Club Gathering
Mrs Harry Caple entertained the A B Y C club yesterday afternoon at her Cedar Street home. Members enjoyed the afternoon with various amusements and pastimes, followed by delicious refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Caple
A. B. Y. C. Club
Cedar Street
Supper Parties at Geneva Golf Club House
The Geneva Golf and Country club house hosted two indoor picnic style supper events yesterday. About thirty people were served meals before the evening continued with dancing and amusements. Adverse conditions caused some disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf House
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Eczema Now Curable by ZEMO Medicine
Eczema is curable with ZEMO a topical preparation that stops itching and destroys germs. The product claims rapid relief and permanent cure and is available from Druggists. E W Rose Med Co St Louis MO and 4 W Morgan 107 West Second Street are listed as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
Summer Plans of Faculty and Graduates Noted
An article outlines graduates plans to attend college or take summer jobs and camps. Several students and instructors plan to attend universities such as Cornell, Iowa City, Ann Arbor, Harvard, and Ames, with others visiting relatives or attending camps and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Sterlin
Cornell College
Francis Bielefeld
Leola Lee
Seaton
Helen Martin
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Stewart Narvis
Clinton
Ames
Leo Sneichen
Adam von Dresky
Iowa City
Chicago
Edith Althaus
West Liberty
Hazel Wagner
Anna Prosser
Charles Warner
Ames College
Walton Hopkinson
Harvard
Rodney M. Arey
Mary Whicher
Katherine Mauthe
Los Angeles
California
Washington
Mable Hoffman
Miss Chase
Miss Hastings
Miss Withington
Grinnell
Cherryvale
Kansas
Mr. Hedges
University of Chicago
Ida Hutchinson
Jefferson school picnic postponed after yesterday’s weather
The planned picnic at the Grotte by Jefferson school teachers and the principal was postponed due to yesterday’s weather, with a new date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grotte
Jefferson School
Modern Reserves Convene at Hackett Home in City
The Modern Reserves held their regular business meeting at the Hackett home on East Fourth street last night. Preparations are underway for the arrival of Supreme President D. A. Young of Charles City, expected in two weeks, with the next meeting planned for Thursday, June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackett
East Fourth Street
D. A. Young
Charles City
Pioneer Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Fowler’s Home
The Pioneer Sewing society gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. H. W. Fowler’s Fletcher Avenue home with a large attendance and a menu featuring delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Sewing Society
H. W. Fowler
Fletcher Avenue
A. O. U. W Lodge Holds Regular Meeting
The A. O. U. W lodge held a regular business meeting last evening at its hall with a large attendance. The next meeting is scheduled for next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Pioneer Industrial Meets at Mrs Charley Smith Home
The Pioneer Industrial group plans a meeting on June 20 at the home of Mrs Charley Smith. Members will discuss upcoming activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Industrial
Charley Smith
Jamestown Exposition Ad Strategy Questioned
The Jamestown exposition managers are criticized for under advertising, a mistake the Ottumwa Courier says mirrors a common pitfall among business leaders. If they persist, the paper predicts an unfavorable outcome for the event.
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