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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
3
Journal Subscription Rates and Delivery Schedule
Terms to subscribers list Daily Journal delivery every evening except Sunday and Semi Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier within city 10 cents weekly. Daily by mail one year 3.00. Semi Weekly one year 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Mali
Journal Agencies List Across City for Readers
The Journal notes agency locations including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W A Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery for reader convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Telephones and Bell Offices Across the Valley
Fragmentary notes show references to telephone offices and Bell company facilities including an editorial office in the Mississippi Valley area. The readable lines imply a business communications context with mentions of telephone services and Bell offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Aun Ori Oa
Much Ado About Nothing Between This Country and Japan
A reflection on Anglo Japanese tensions, noting San Francisco school and restaurant incidents, police actions, and legal avenues. The piece questions motives behind antagonism toward Japan, calls the Yellow Peril fear unfounded, and praises American resolve and the U S flag. It contrasts imagined Asian muscled aggression with the courage of Union soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
San Francisco
State Department
Philippines
Hawaii
Boys In Blue
We’ll Precede and the Graft That Won’t Work Again
A brief note reflects on a recurring graft scheme and its anticipated failure. It calls for scrutiny of actors involved and signals a warning against repeating the same corrupt tactic.
Democrats blamed for primary law passage trigger
The piece assigns blame to the Democrats for issues tied to a primary law, calling it the last straw and noting they have a license to be angry.
Connecticut Woman Sues for Divorce Over Bow Legged Baseball Player
A Connecticut woman files for divorce alleging her husband the baseball player was bow legged and caused scorn after marriage. The Omaha Bee notes she apparently did not see his curves before the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Omaha Bee
Men Need Better Guidance Than Longevity Sermons
A critic argues that Prof Wiley’s extensive piece on living to a century is less helpful than guidance on improving daily life. The writer suggests shifting focus from long life to better living now, noting the discussion fills space but offers little practical value for game cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Wiley
One man notes spring saves on ice bills
A man argues that although spring brings some gains such as reduced ice costs, the savings are offset by higher coal expenses, questioning the overall benefit of skimping on ice to pay for coal.
Rabid Cummins Papers Quiet on Senate Ambition
The Cummins papers show little enthusiasm for his bid for the Senate. The editorials suggest reluctance to jump in after the campaign began.
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Cummins
Cheer Up For July Regardless Of Snow Storm Delay
A columnist encourages readers to stay upbeat about the Fourth of July as winter storms threaten outdoor plans but festive spirit remains strong locally. Community clubs, volunteers, and families prepare indoor activities and patriotic displays to mark the holiday.
Railcar Regulation Probe Extends to Pullman Palace Car
During last year’s rail regulation debate many on the railroad side spoke earnestly. It is announced that the Pullman palace car corporation will be next examined. Critics say they have long dominated public life and deserve scrutiny if justice prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Palace Car Corporation
Walter Wellman Plans North Pole Flight Magazine Push
Walter Wellman shifts to magazine articles to outline his plan for a north pole flight and uses the pieces as a vehicle for free advertising. He emphasizes the dangers as part of the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Round the World for 1700 Dollar Adventure
Literary notes highlight a Smith’s Magazine article by Alexander Hume Ford about American yachts cruising foreign waters. It describes how a yearlong world cruise can cost about $1,700 and profiles citizens who spend much time afloat, offering a novel summer vacation idea.
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Alexander Hume Ford
Smith's Magazine
City Built on Rubies in Mogok Burma
Wm Fitzgerald writes in Technical World Magazine July about Mogok, the ruby town in Burma. He describes temples in wooded hills and a life shadowed by crime legends while locals hunt rubies in the famous byon, likening Mogok’s riches to King Solomon and the blue ground of Kimberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogok
Burmah
Wm. Fitzgerald
Technical Word Magazine
Theban
Mandalay
Kimberly
June Burr McIntosh Monthly Spotlight on Stage Stars
The June Burr McIntosh Monthly highlights top stage favorites with a color cover featuring Margaret Angiin and a color frontispiece of Trixy Friganza in The Orchid. It includes portraits of Forbes Robert son, Gertrude Elliott, Virginia Harned, Maxine Elliott and Pauline Frederick among other popular actors. The issue offers a summery landscape feature and pleasing photography for fans of the magazine.
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Burr McIntosh Monthly
Margaret Angiin
Trixy Friganza
Forbes Robertson
Gertrude Elliott
Virginia Harned
Maxine Elliott
Pauine Frederick
A Sweet Shop Where Money Is Made
Joe Michell Chapple cites Secretary Shaw in the National Magazine June number, criticizing the government money factory as a harsh operation. He quotes Shaw calling the plant a worse event shop on earth and notes employees suffer in summer with needs for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Michell Chapple
The
National Magazine
Shaw
A Marked Improvement in California Magazine's Fortieth Year
The Overland Monthly celebrates its fortieth year as a leading rehabilitative voice for San Francisco. Western readers grow in number as the magazine publishes a series of pieces with each issue.
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California
Overland Monthly
San Francisco
Reminiscences and Events in Muscatine County
Recap of Muscatine County Agricultural Society meeting planned for June 13 to elect officers. Nixon Kemp advertise Great Eastern Circus coming June 16 with a six nation troupe and steam calliope. Also notice Minnie Berry’s death and obituary for Jonathan M. Vail, plus local accidents and visits by Dr. Johnson and J A Jelly. Jimmy Laughlin injured after a fall from a second floor scaffold at Sheriff Hartman’s building.
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Muscatine
America
England
Germany
France
Arabia
China
Ances
Minnie Berry
J. L
A. C. Berry
Musserville
Muscatine Island
Jonathan M. Vail
D. P. Johnson
J. A. Jelly
Green Hill Springs
Jimmy Laughlin
Sheriff Hartman
Eyzwth Street
Muscatine County approves new fair grounds site
Negotiations secure twenty acres adjoining the city cemetery for the fair grounds owned by J. E Fletcher. The Muscatine County Agricultural Society finalizes the location after years of discussion, marking a key development for local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie
Henry
Jane Madden
Muscatine County Agricultural Society
J. E Fletcher
Theos. Lahey
Linn Street
Fourth
H. J. Chinn
A. B. Wiles
Jacob Castner
76 Township
Overland Monthly Charts San Francisco Rebuilding Efforts
June issue highlights engravings from special photographs showing city improvements in Golden Gate. Gorden Edwards covers a Sanskrit play in UC Berkeley Greek Theatre, offering East readers a glimpse into California life and the nation’s largest open-air theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Golden Gate
Overland Monthly
Gorden Edwards
University of California
California
United States
Nighttime fox ambush near the barn recalled in hunting tale
A narrator recalls multiple daytime and evening fox barks in winter and early spring. He ambushes a fox near a creek crossing, shoots but does not fully kill it, leaving bloodstains on the snow. The fox evades into the woods, possibly wounded, and is described as a veteran survivor among wild foxes.
Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Praised by Tenn. User
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies the Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cured his chronic constipation and proves to be a thorough practical remedy. A W Morgan 107 W Second St provides the reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
A. W. Morgan
Second St
Orono Social and Visiting Highlights
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Chapman from near Ardon spent Sunday at the Abbott home. Will Raimer of Moline and Henry Raimer of the Junction visited Henry Myers and Henry Krider last week. Byrnes of near Ardon was a Tuesday business visitor. D C McKee was in Nichols on Saturday. Mrs A M Gay and Thomas Hawkins spent Friday in Lone Tree. Dora McKee of Denver visited D C McKee last week. Mrs Dave Richie and Mrs John Tarpy were in Muscatine Tuesday. Tenny Prandon spent last week at Harry Poyners west of Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Wilbur Chapman
Ardon
Abbott
Will Raimer
Moline
Henry Raimer
Junction
Henry Myers
Henry Krider
Byrnes
D. C. McKee
Nichols
A. M. Gay
Thomas Hawkins
Lone Tree
Dora McKee
Denver
Colo
D. C. McKee’s
Dave Richie
John Tarpy
Muscatine
Tenny, Prandon
Harry Poyners
Blindfolded Romance Seizes Readers In 1906 Novel
A brief note notes a La era romance with intensely romantic scenes reaching a climactic finale. Copyright 1906 Bobbs-Merrill Company.
Mystery Drives San Francisco Passage Westward
A narrator debates his role with a mysterious boy as a hack nears a grim gateway into San Francisco. He asks why the boy is in his care and what secrets he might reveal if spoken to. The scene centers on duty and the tug of unknown fate.
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Market Street
San Francisco
Golden City
Verdict upholds Dr. Pierce suit over libel on Favorite Prescription
A New York Supreme Court jury found in favor of Dr. R V Pierce in a libel case against Ladies' Home Journal publishers over a May 1904 article alleging alcohol and harmful ingredients in Favorite Prescription. The trial confirmed the defamatory impact of the display headings and awarded damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dr. Pierce
Bok
Supreme Court
Pierce
Supreme Court of
New York State
Dorter
Escape by ferry amidst looming storm and rival gang
A group of seven retainers and a boy flee by ferry toward Livermore as a looming rival faction investigates aboard. The narrator weighs Doddridge Knapp's stake and fears betrayal while maintaining discipline and vigilance against a hidden enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
Alameda
Abrams
Scott
Doddridge Knapp
Luella
Wainwright
Lockhart
Riverside dedication day attendees reported by press
Riverside Iowa June 8 press party included Shannon Washington Evening Journal Miller Washington Democrat and his wife and daughter Davi Brant Iowa City Republican guests. Theressa Jacobsmeir and sons John Henry Gerbhart Houchn ton Iowa hosted by the former's son Father Jacobsmeir. Miss Ida Starr closed the Yatton school with a picnic. Rev Dr CE of Iowa City spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Shannon
Washington Evening Journal
A. R. Miller
Washington Democrat
Davi Brant
Iowa City Republican
Theressa Jacobsmeir
John, Henry
Gerbhart
Hounchton
Iowa
Jacobsmeir
Ida Starr
Iowa City
Deliv
Railway Timetable of Rock Island System 1907
Timetable effective April 21 1907 lists Rock Island trains east southwest and west. It shows numbers and destinations including Davenport Chicago Des Moines and El Paso with times for passenger and freight services and notes Golden State Limited stops. All trains run daily except Sunday.
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Rock Island System
Davencport
Chicago
Davenport
Chiswo
Golden State Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Dallas
el Paso
Denver
W. & Underdonk
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine Details
Wilton trains leave and arrive at Muscatine with several daily services. Numbers 368 367 362 361 364 363 operate on weekdays, Wilton branch trains daily except Sunday.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Timetable Brief
In effect April 9 1905 timetable shows No 12 passenger at 234 am and No 8 passenger at 850 pm with freight services No 92 and No 91 carrying passengers and late No 3 and No 5 trains. timetable includes irregularities and faded markings indicating passenger and freight movements on the line.
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Liam
Muscatine North and South Train Schedule Listings
Timetable shows northbound No. 5 No. 1 and No. 3 to Muscatine with multiple stops including Round House Hahn's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction. Southbound No. 4 No. 2 operates daily except Sunday with connections at Elrick Junction and Wapello. No. 6 runs Mondays only with several stopovers and transfer links to C R I P and Iowa Central lines.
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Muscatine
Round House
Haby's Switch
Liam
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Hahn's Switch
Ar. Muscatine
Hahn's
Eirick Junction
Y. Elrick Junction
Iowa Central
Burlington
Local social notes and school closings reported
The article records attendance at a baccalaureate sermon in Fesler's Opera House last Sunday night. It notes Mr and Mrs John Fattig of Lone Tree visiting here midweek. City schools closed last Friday. Dr C S Grant began travel to Brooklyn NY by rail then Albany by boat to New York City. Kalona hosted commencement exercises last Friday evening. Mrs Hannah Emmons and her son Peter Miller and family returned to Iowa City Tuesday to visit for a while.
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Fesler
Opera House
John Fattig
Lone Tree
C. S. Grant
Brooklyn
N. Y
Albany
New York City
Kalona
Hannah Emmons
Peter Miller
Iowa City
Local Visitors and Family News From Port Allen
Port Allen reports a series of social visits and health updates. Tom Maxwell departed for Kansas Monday evening while Mrs Laura Chown and her son Ernest visited with Geo Chown and family near Cranston. Mrs Fred Schomberg is recovering and will soon be home. Clara Steman of Cone visited Laura McCullough’s home from Friday to Sunday. Mrs James Snyder of Fredonia and her sister Pearl Orr were in the area visiting friends. L D Miller and wife with Miss Geneva were among Columbus Junction visitors Saturday. Grace Babbitt returned home after a week with her sister Madge Bangs in Nichols.
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Port Allen
Tom Maxwell
Kansas
Laura Chown
Ernest
Geo. Chown
Cranston
Fred Schomberg
Clara Steman
Cone
Laura McCullough
James Snyder
Fredonia
Pearl Orr
For Wives and Mothers Warn Against Drink Habits
An ad urges families to use Orrine to cure alcoholism, claiming it destroys the desire for strong drink and restores health. It notes discreet administration, a $1 box price, and mailing a free pamphlet from Orrine Co. Washington DC, with A W Morgan as local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
Orrine
A. W .Morgan
West Siggmd Street
Fraternal Lodges and Meetings in Muscatine Iowa
Society cards list regular meetings for Masonic and allied orders in Muscatine. It includes Mason Lodge No 2 A F and AM, Washington Chapter No 4, Webb Council Royal and Select Masters, De Molay Commandery No 1, Iowa Legion of Honor Argus Lodge, Pocahontas Romona Council No 52, Fraternal Aid Bloomington Council No 175, M W O A Muscatine Camp No 106, 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. Details show meeting days, locations, and officers or secretaries.
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T. L
L. Johnson
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No
B. Tregular
G. D. Lezotte
BE. C
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge 76 Meeting Notice
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 of the Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 p m in the K P building on Iowa avenue Visiting brethren are invited to attend E L Kember C LL Bihimeler K of R and 8
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Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Iowa Avenue
E. L. Kember
LL Bihimeler
K. of R
O. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95
K. O. T. M. Hall
BH. Johnson
Sachem
M. P. Goff
Odd Fellows Lodges Meet Weekly in Muscatine Area
The Muscatine O. O. F. lodge meets every Monday at 7 30 in their hall Miriam Lodge meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 7 30 D of HL also holds meetings on the second and fourth Friday evenings Prairie Encampment No 4 meets on the first and third Fridays at 7 39 in the evening.
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M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds' Block
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Muscatine Aerie No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P
John P. Breen
1. O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge No
Prairie Encampment
Pearl City
Reguiae
Fish Hall
East Second Street
James McElroy
Louise Maisenbach
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
J. M. L. Payne
E. C. Ingraham
Sth
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. OO. Felks
Elks Hall
Flowa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
H. Johnson Dean
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Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
F. A
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
E. P. Day
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H. G. Schoenig
C. Coster
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
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Gus. Schmidt
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
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Sec’y
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