Journal Printing Company notices and publication schedule
The Journal Printing Company led by H. M. Sheppard and W L Lane operates as the official paper of Muscatine city and county. It outlines the Daily reaconal with weekday evenings and a semi weekly edition of eight pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hartwig
Erkson Ing
Mike Moran
Erksen Aistskat Ik
P. Ingham
Expense
Doms Kammerer
Atty E. P. Ingham
Ess
Jake Ziffren
Vckaene
M. N. Bond
Hardware
C. H
M. Witter
Escecee J. Dy. Stuart
Nneuee
Eaton & Co
Maynard Merrill & Co
School American Book Co
Muscatine News-Tribune
Record Printing Co
Rk. A. Holmes
West Liberty Enterprise
Journal Printing Co
J. D. Stuart
Norton
Meade
Ady
Meade Inquest
Hi. Whitehead
Joe Lane
James Moylan
Robert Brooke
Wm. Db. Ady
W. S&s. Norton
Ericson
L. M. Woods
Erikson
N. H. Rice
Erkson
Geo. W. Lindle
Walter Vance
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Lowa Telephone Co
Muscatine City Water Works
M. Bernick
Board of Supervisors
WH. Fishburn
Webster
U. S. Express Co
G. A. Heidel
Blackmar & Co
Wilton Advocate Review
J. DD. Stuart
R. J. Wiley
Frank E. Elliott
Frank Moylan
J. ¢. Park
FE. P. Day
Arthur Friday
Erkson Inquest
Shannon
M. Cc. Hayes & Co
Cyril Carpenter
R. T. Shannon
E. P. Day
Daily Circulation Claims For Local Paper
The notice advertises daily delivery by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. It promises one year daily service and a yearly rate of 300 fremi weekly, claiming circulation will exceed all Muscetine papers combined and be at least three times that of any other daily paper.
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Mali
Representatives Offices Named in Major Cities
Washington bureau Marlborough led by Frank J. Stillman. New York office at 1140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 48 Marquette Building with Wayne and Young in charge.
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Washington
Marlborough
Frank J. Stillman
New York
Nassau Street
la Coste & Maxwell
Chicago
Ofice
Marquette
Wayne & Young
Journal Agencies announced for city readers
The Journal lists agency locations in Keckierville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these spots and regular subscribers who miss delivery can obtain papers there.
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Keckierville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
Republican County Convention in Muscatine Iowa June 20 1903
Republicans of Muscatine county to meet at the court house in Muscatine Iowa on June 20 1903 at 1 30 p m to choose seventeen delegates for the state convention at Des Moines July 1 1903 pick a county chairman and conduct other business. Representation based on township ward delegates and votes for W B Martin secretary of state in 1902. Township and ward committees to call caucuses. J C Coster chairman Chas P Hanley secretary.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Des Moines
W. B. Martin
J. Cc. Coster
Chas. P. Hanley
Jefferson
Allamakee
Johnson
Appanoose Eae Jones
Audubon
Keokuk
Fientee
Kossuth
Black Hawk
Lee
Boone
Bremer
Cee
TOG Xossnca
Buchanan
Buena Wee Vac
Lyon
Rutier
Madison
Calhoun
Mahaska
Carrod S.siass
Marion
Marshall
Cerro Gordo
Mitchell
Chickasaw
Monroe
Clarke
Montgomery
Claytom
O'Brien
Coutom Occ
Osceola
Crawford
PEO Icc Ecsannee Wea
Palo Alto
Ie Re
Plymouth
Pocahontas
Delaware
Sivas
Pottawattamie
Dickinson
Poweshiek
Dubuque
Ringgold
Siete
Ossk
Fremont
Greene
Grusay
Guthria S.ces
Vile Cnccucci di Hamilton
van Buren
Hancock
Wapello
Visto, Siden
Wharren
Harrison
Washington
I Ae
Wayne
Howard
Webster
Humboldt
Winnebago
Shara Diate Awe
Winneshiek
Lowa
Woodbury
Jadeee Isis
Ccsucasae
Iowa Populists and Hearst Debate Candidacy
The Des Moines Leader quotes an Albia editor, Norman, as populist chairman flagging Hearst’s presidential bid as a Bryan ploy. He accuses Hearst of being backed by the money power to defeat Roosevelt and rails at Bryan while predicting Iowa will stay Republican. The Register and Leader notes the piece is not averse to being in—.
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Iowa
W. R. Hearst
Des Moines Leader and Register
Mr. Norman
Albia
Monroe County
Norman
Hearst
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Cleveland
Hill
Whitney
Olney
Gorman
Roosevelt
James G. Blaine
New York
Norman's Populist Role Questioned by Journal
The Des Moines Journal casts doubt on Mr. Norman's official status as state chairman of Iowa populists, noting past Republican candidacy and public attacks on the party. It argues his influence is minimal and predicts no reorganization of silver Democrats in Des Moines this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Norman
Iowa
Norman
Monroe County
Iowa Farmers Hope After Mild Spring Weather Compared to 1892
Wallace's Farmer notes May 1892 had severe snows sleet hail and frost across many Iowa counties with nineteen thunder days. Despite harsher spring, 1892 yields averaged 29 bushels corn, 17 winter wheat, 12.25 spring wheat, 25 oats per acre, and Iowa soil value at 175,727,940 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Press Urges Judge Van Wagenen On Railways Issue
The Des Moines Register and Leader urges Judge Van Wagenen to stand firm on government ownership of railways. It argues the governor nomination risks embarrassment if the issue is dropped and says the judge can push the issue with courage. It cites Temporary Chairman Quick as capable of mobilizing Bryan supporters for public ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
van Wagenen
Des Moines
Register and Leader
Quick
Bryan
Waterloo Reporter Reanimates the Iowa Idea
The Waterloo Reporter argues the so called Iowa idea is not dead and never was wrong. It maintains the idea remains alive today as it has from the start and is eternally right, countering Des Moines Capital claims of its demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Waterloo
Demokrats Debate Sparks Friction Over Gazette’s Meaning
A fragmented quarrel over newspaper titles and interpretations between Democratic factions in Iowa questions how the Gazette is read. A 입 political exchange hints at rival papers like the Dubuque Telegraph influencing local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Democratic
Burlington Gazette
Ackley World
Dem
Gazette
Dubuque
Sullivan Endorses Judge on Public Ownership Issue
The Creston Gazette reports Mr. Sullivan supports Judge Van Wagenen opposing the public ownership matter noting that minor socialist facts will not change the outcome. Sullivan asserts the judge is correct and the issue will not affect the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sullivan
Creston Gazette
van Wagenen
Keokuk Gate City Answers Why Iowa Should Be Republican
The Keokuk Gate City, replying to the Burlington Gazette query on Iowa's political leaning, offers three reasons: it is intelligent, it is progressive, and it is prosperous. The brief defense emphasizes regional progress and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Keokuk Gate City
Lesson From Flood Describes Potential Use of Water for Navigation
The article argues that the Mississippi River floodwaters could be diverted to improve navigation later in the season. If the high water is harnessed, boats could run upriver through summer and fall, boosting transport on the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Mississippi Valley
Surplus Central West Goods Aimed at Tidewater Ease
The article argues directing surplus Central West products to tidewater at minimum cost would boost farm profits. It suggests a reservoir system as the proposed means to cut transportation charges and improve profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
Tidewater
A Strange Misapprehension on Cost of Living
Frederick W. Job of the Chicago Employers' association argues that rising living costs are largely a myth. He cites 7 percent two year rise in Chicago costs 1890s data and U S Bureau figures showing meat and fish 16 percent of expenses and clothing 15 percent. He contends Ottumwa households have not seen broad price hikes and that most expense increases reflect luxuries, not necessities, amid prosperous employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Courier
Frederick W. Job
Chicago Employers’ Association
Chicago
Hirsch
United States Labor Bureau
Ottumwa
Interviews on Women's Rise in Business and Law
James B. Dill of New York argues that women enhance business and professional life without displacing men. He praises female secrecy and judgment in finance, cites a Michigan law graduate appointed by Taft to a U S post in the Philippines, and predicts twentieth century progress driven by educated women's opportunities and virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Dill
New York
Wall Street
Law School
University of Michigan
Taft
United States
Philippine Islands
Educated Woman and the Call to Extend Her Role
A brief excerpt discusses how an educated woman holds her best chance to broaden her field of usefulness despite restraining traditional norms. The text frames opportunity as a direct outcome of knowledge and self development within a restrictive social framework.
A Postmaster Tale Sparks Cannon’s Wry Wit
Congressman Cannon sympathizes with postmasters noting many applicants. A Danville area Irishman receives a lengthy letter with eleven cents due. After the postmaster reads it aloud twice, the man declares the letter hers is not mine and walks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Cannon
New York Tribune
Danville
County Supervisors Accept May Warrants and Claims
The Board of Supervisors met June 1 1993 with four members present. They examined the auditor list of May warrants against cancelled warrants and stubs, found them correct, and approved issue of warrants. They also examined and allowed justice claims before adjourning to 1 30 p m.
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Board of Supervisors
E. P. Day
D. D. Webster
W. H. Fishburn
R. T. Shannon
County Relief Bills Considered In June Session
June 1 1903 at 1 36 p m the board met with all members present abatements were acted on county farm and township relief bills were discussed the session adjourned to continue Tuesday at 9 a m
Vacation of cemetery road and related public works order
On Tuesday June 2 1903 at 9 am common claims heard the vacation of cemetery road in Section 23 77 granted on condition petitioners widen the old road to its original width and restore it for public use. The road in Section 20 78 1e was ordered widened as petitioned with costs and damages to be paid by petitioners by July 1 1993.
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Muscatine Ind
Bloomington
Freitlan
Fruitland
Lake
Camel Ee
Liberty Te
West Liberty Consolidated
West Liberty Water
Wapie
Pike
Eae Cpane
Nichole
Csswee
Linn Grove Ind
Scsscecszsee
North Prairie
Sweecvcocces
Goshen
C.sies
Wilton
Ted
Fso
Ical
Wilton Corporation
Wilton Sinking Fund
Moscow
Montpellier Ind
Montpelier
Fulton Tp
Eweseca
Fulton Ind
Sweetland Ind
Sweetland
West Liberty Corp
Soka TR
WOO
Harvey Bite
Asc
Sesawsccs
Cess
DCR
Oiserck
RSI
Court session updates and financial report review
Proceedings for the South Nichols Ditch case were dismissed for lack of required signers. The examination of E C Stocker’s May 31 1903 funds report found the semi annual cash balance correct and the report accepted. Adjournment set for 9 o clock Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Nichols Ditch
E. C. Stocker
Muscatine Township Overseer Report Accepted For 1903
On June 3 1903 the report of B Beach overseer of the poor Muscatine township was examined and accepted The auditor schedule of penalty assessments by assessors for 1903 was taken up for equalization to adjust values in the tax roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Beach
Muscatine Township
Board adjourns after finishing equalization item
On Wednesday June 3 1993 the equalization of personally was taken up and completed as the board adjourned to meet again at 9 a m Thursday morning for further business.
Auditor's Schedule of Real Estate Valuations 1903
The auditor's schedule of real estate valuations for the year 1903 lists valuations returned by the Various assessors for that year. This item notes the compilation and date of the schedule as part of the official assessment process.
Equalization Review Deliberations Adjourned to 1:30 PM
A discussion was taken up and a careful comparison made for the purpose of equalization. The session was adjourned until 1:30 o'clock p.m.
Muscatine County Financial Transfers and Adjournment Notice
The June 4 1903 Muscatine county board approved transfers from county funds to the feeble minded children clothing and orphans home accounts for late 1902 to early 1903. Insane fund to insane hospital payment for Mt Pleasant due quarter ending Dec 31 1902. Adjourned to July 6 1903. Treasurer’s balance May 31 1903 listed with many fund tallies and disbursements including relief and school funds. The document also lists numerous claims, charges, and labor from county departments. Nearby is a Republican convention call for Des Moines July 1 nominating governor officers and rail regulator with county representation totals.
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County
Orphans’ Home
Insane Fund
Insane Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
To Boston and Return At One Fare
Round trip from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road to a Christian Scientists meeting in June. Tickets on sale June 25 26 27 with return by August 1. Stopovers at Niagara Falls free both ways and New York on a $1 fee. No excess fare. John Y Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Chicago for details.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
New York
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
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JHE Journal Printing Company
H. M. Sheppard
W L. Lane
Lee Syndicate
Boeing Newspapers
Journal Agencies
Mr. Hearst
State Central Committee of
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A. C. Noble
Iene
Sinc
Davedd
State Agricultural College
State Normal School
Cuwmen
Benen
Soldiers Relief Fund
E. C. Stocker, Co
Bridge Claims
Wm. C. Bohnsack
Dan. McKillip
W. &. Munter
Henderson
W. D. Trautman
Chas. S. Kincaid
Eas B. Gs
Benham
Thpelye
Evendecescs
Geo, Rowland
Ashton Flour & Feed O
Ruthenberg & Son
Hine Bros
E. Relnemund
Tere
Ask Ce Etucess
J.F Tagpeee
COE
Nce
Geo
Fitman, Groceries
Rice
Belge
S. & T. Coke
F. Bodman
Groceries
Grady Bros
J. A. Bartemeter
Brandenburg
B. E. Lilly
Eeeaaw Lowa Telephone O
S. G. Stein
Comde van Gent & Robes
McColm Dry Goods Co
McBride & Cope
Star Clothing Co
McQuesten & Sawyer
Morgridge & Norton
Bartlett Bros
Henry Butz's Fair
Ee Thompson Bros
D. C. Berntheisel
Wilson Shoe Store
Hinkle & Flannery
A. Borger
E. Klepper
City of Muscatine
Justice Claims
F. W. Eversmeyer
M. Cosgrove
Jake Hager
Jean Mrs. Cosgrove
Eees
H. S. Howe
Osgrove
Jean J. A. McC
Joseph Biles
Albert Brazel
Seein M. Sauer
W. J. Ogilvie
le Odes
J. Hackett
J. B. Mark
Arthur Brownlee
Mrs. Pierson
Wm. Townsley
Harry Morgan
F. J. Eppel
A. M. McKinney
Warren Snider
Peter Mills
Jim Worley
Savilla Phillips
Mike Knight
Newt. Cooper
Howe
State
Ball
L. M. Weeds
Neue
Wm. Fitzgerald
Ernest Winders
Paul Roberts
R. BE. Mahood
S. Howe
S. Wright
H. S
Sne Sena
W. Eversmeyer
Ek Dae Eae Howe
J. A. McCormick
Kta
Ove
J. A. McCormack
Amok
F. W. Perea JP
Carlstead
J. M. Woods
Pitesetasss
J. B. Hudson
Luther Woods
Ah J. B. Hudson
Shannon Luther Woods
R. J. McSwiggin
Deemge
Sherberger
Geo. Bannick
Reinhold Marticke
W. B. Barkalow
ER. Wolfe
Wapsinonce
J. D. Buser
Orono
G. W. Klein
Cedar Two
J. P. Fanning
Cedar
R. F. Parmalee
Henry Drumm
Montpelier Two
Chas. Ehreke
Fulton Two
Mi Norete
Pike Two
T. CG. Coder
Ose Topi
Oss
J. H. van Camp
Sweetland Two
Edgar Meeker
Seventy Six Two
J. C. Stuart
Bloomington Two
John Strosahl
Stecktom
A. C. Shifflet
Bacon
Whiton
Strong & Co
Bert Merkley
G. Agnew
Jepson & Miller
R. L& BP. Ry. Co
Pee A. Criner
Muscatine Two
J. D. Falham
Scott & Evans
Common Claims
Townsend & Co
W. Mathis
Pump
T. J. la Grille & Son
Herman Weisse
Wolf
H. F. Anson
John Soltan
van Zyl
Board of Review
Freers
J. B. Coe
Son West Liberty Board of Review
Blessing Bros
Wood
Iowa Telephone Co
Republican State Central Committee
R. H. Spence
W. Phillips
Boston
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