This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
W L Lane publisher and F D Throop editor note the Daily Journal appears each weekday except Sunday. The Sew Weekly Journal runs 5 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights.
Advertising notice outlines daily city delivery by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. It notes yearly mail delivery and a semi weekly option priced at five dollars per year.
The Journal lists city agencies for readers along with a directory of local shops. East Hill includes Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street and Morse Washburn's Grocery on South Muscatine. End of street car track notes W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Vershey Avenue. Kecklerville shows Chayka's Grocery. West Muscatine lists Sharrar's Grocery.
Telephony note lists Bell Company business and editorial offices with a reference to the Mississippi Valley region. Brief item notes organizational locations and a local telecom reference in a newspaper snippet.
Publisher W L Lane swears to the May 1905 circulation totals for the Muscatine Journal. Reported figures show a daily and weekly distribution with a total circulation around 143 310 copies for the month, including May 1905.
Washington reports rising US auto trade with nearly a million dollars of autos and parts exported this year. Since 1901 foreign imports grew from 26 to 423 units, France supplying 86 percent of last year’s imports at $1,117,494. New York Boston Chicago Newport News and Philadelphia are the main entry ports.
The report shows imports of foreign built automobiles by U S ports totaling 358 at New York valued at 1 106 128 and smaller figures at Boston Chicago Newport R I Philadelphia and other ports. It notes ad valorem duties at 45 percent and outlines cumulative duties since 1901. It also records rising domestic exports of automobiles and parts, with 1904 total at 1 895 605 and a projected 2 200 000 for the year, mainly to Europe and Canada.
Secretary Cortelyou told Illinois University students yesterday to favor prudence in public questions. He said stronger caution might have prevented the Chicago strike and other difficulties.
A new stunt by cabinet members and public officials drew attention at a public gathering. Participants included senior ministers and several government aides showcasing an unexpected demonstration to highlight policy priorities.
A dyspeptic avoids foods he desires due to feared consequences. The article notes heartburn bloating cramps nausea or headaches follow and suggests sufferers try remedies. It presents a cautionary tone about dietary choices and digestive discomfort.
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters used before meals to strengthen the stomach and cure indigestion dyspepsia biliousness malaria fever and ague, promising a wonderful amount of good.
An old advertisement pledges a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles with Dr A W Chase's Ointment. Testimony from Caspe Walton of Michigan City Indiana claims relief after failing with other treatments. Product cost 50 cents a box available at dealers or from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
Secretary Cortelyou spoke to Illinois students and Vice President Fairbanks is set to address Iowa City students next week, continuing the tradition of commencement oration.
The state of Iowa prepares to host Vice President Fairbanks next week with the University of Iowa receiving special honors as the Indiana man is welcomed across the state. The event is framed as a unifying occasion across political lines.
The sympathy of this western country goes out to the cities of Michigan and Wisconsin, losing heavily to recent floods as heavy rains up north threaten rising rivers at this point.
The speaker condemns the Dennison matter as unworthy of state honor, calling it an opportunity for many to vent grievances. They claim no one gains insight and few show care, suggesting widespread indifference.
This week two wills probated feature Muscatine county natives known locally as millionaires. The phrase it never rains but it pours frames the notable wealth transfers and regional ties.
The Keokuk Gate City suggests Russia may have reached a bitter end in its plan. The Dubuque Times argues that Democratic concern over the treasury deficit is a decade old habit.
The Dubuque Times notes that even abroad the eminent public figure cannot escape duty as people in his own country continually urge him to discuss state business wherever he travels within national borders.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes stand papers sneer at Gov Lalette over 100 Chautauqua dates, but Marshalltown learns La Follette has ten calls for every date he can fill. The paper quips People are queer, aren't they.
The Wall Lake Blade notes a senator claims no demand for tariff revision and says this makes critics feel insignificant. The Blade predicts a future when persistent activists will dominate the issue at the ballot box with decisive pressure.
The Mason City Times-Herald notes Hubbard faces the common political dilemma of appointing postmasters in the Eleventh district. It states he seeks to please some by writing frank letters to defeated applicants, acknowledging the impossibility of satisfying all rivals.
The Burlington Hawkeye ponders a hypothetical war scenario asking how Americans would respond if the Philippines fell and naval defeats mounted. It argues the nation would not surrender until victory is achieved and the sword is sheathed only after success.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette argues that critics who fault the railroads as the cause of industrial woes are using a cheap political tactic to gain office. The paper says Roosevelt cannot be strengthened by such broad blame and urges focusing on real management issues.
The Cedar Rapids Republican says Iowa faces harsh judgments in industrial matters. It notes Gov Boies condemned corn growth, Campbell likened Iowa to a graveyard of factories, Cummins deems it factory unfriendly, and Russell links cattle industry to bank failures, while banks did not fail due to cattle paper. The piece questions why Iowa gets the worst of it.
Omaha political figure Dennison is acquitted in Red Oak Iowa after key testimony from ex-convict Frank Shercliffe is discredited. The Des Moines Capital notes the jury rejected Shercliffe’s testimony and questions Iowa and Nebraska civic standards while lamenting the trial costs borne by Harrison County.
Community notices from Columbus City Iowa dated June 8 report visitors including Andy and Paul Lischer and families, sickness in James Stevens family, birthdays for Kate Anwyl, and travel plans of Grace Allen. Several residents assist with care and moving a building, while James Stevens’s condition worsens.
Duncan and June residents attended the funeral of Walter Reed who died from lockjaw due to a nose splinter. He leaves a wife and three young children. Mr. Reed was a Mason in good standing and preached last Sunday at Union church on Buffalo Prairie.
A 19th century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a nonalcoholic remedy to improve stomach, liver and bowels and cure blood disorders. It cites Eveline Louis of Buffalo who claims a complete cure from a facial erysipelatous eruption after using the medicine. The pitch warns against substitutes and touts long-standing success against constipation and related ailments.
In a late chapter scene Henri D Aubant pleads with Charlotte to flee Paris for safety. He imagines a life together in the Netherlands or America while she wrestles with a foretold choice between love and duty. Aunt Frederica and the looming threat of Alexis deepen their fragile bond.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.