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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1905

Page

3

Terms to Subscribers Daily Delivery and Rates

Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly ten cents per week. Daily one year by mall three dollars. Semi weekly one year one dollar and fifty cents.

Representatives list by office locations

Des Moines bureau at corner Fourth and Court streets under Leon Brown. Washington bureau led by Harold J. Mahin of The Marlborough. New York office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.

Representatives Des Moines Fourth and Court Streets Leon Brown Washington Marlborough Harold J. Mahin New York Nassau Street LaCoste & Maxwell Chicago Marquette Payne & Young

City business announces local grocery and drug stores listed

The Journal lists agencies across the city for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store UWershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.

East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s Grocery W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store Uwershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sharrar's Groocery

Telephone listings and editorial office notation

Fragments show Bell Telephone business and editorial office labels with unclear address details. Mississippi Valley appears as a fragment, offering minimal contextual clarity about the entities or events involved.

Bell Mississipi Valley Iowa Mississippi Valley

Sworn Circulation Statement for May 1905 Muscatine Journal

Publisher W L Lane swears the Muscatine Journal circulated 5 300 copies during May 1905. The statement lists totals and dates, confirming distribution figures and official oath by the publisher.

Muscatine Daily Beal Simebeaete Pane Soa W. L. Lane The Muscatine Journal

Muscatine High School Closes Another Notable Year

Last evening marked the close of the Muscatine high school year as graduates step into the wider world. The baccalaureate address and remarks by Dr. Steiner provided guidance for strong character, while trustees and patrons are urged to maintain high teaching standards and a rigorous course of study for the next school year.

Muscatine High School Steiner Muscatine City

Muscatine Urges High Quality Public School Standards

The Muscatine community calls for maintaining excellence in the school system. They urge balanced spending in selecting teachers to train youth and preserve the district’s strong reputation, aiming to graduate well prepared students each year to fill roles of responsibility.

Muscatine

National Editorial association session in Guthrie Oklahoma

Prominent Iowa editors attend the National Editorial association meeting in Guthrie Oklahoma. Des Moines editor Harvey Ingham is mentioned as a possible Iowa governor candidate. Des Moines Mrs Lafayette Young attends, and Ottumwa A W Lee leads the Lee Syndicate with newspapers Davenport Times Ottumwa Courier Muscatine Journal.

National Guthrie Oklahoma Iowa Iown Lafayette Young Des Moines Young Taft Philippine Islands National Editorial Association Harvey Ingham The Des Moines Register and Leader Ingham Lee Davenport Times Ottumwa Courier Muscatine Journal Hawkeye State

Board Criticizes State Insane Asylum Fare Standards

Scott county board reports the Mt. Pleasant asylum fare as insufficient and calls for investigation. They urge ensuring adequate meals and care so sick and unfortunate inmates can return to health mentally and physically.

Board of Supervisors Scott County Mt. Pleasant Board of Control

Bank President Frank G. Bigelow Embezzlement Condemned

The speaker hopes Frank G. Bigelow, Milwaukee bank president, will receive maximum punishment for embezzlement to deter other dishonest bank officials and lessen future evildoing.

Frank G. Bigelow Milwaukee Bank

Iowa Man Likely Chosen for Two Distinguished Roles

The text notes two top positions may be filled by an Iowa man: president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society board of directors and the throne of Norway. It underscores the rarity of such dual prominence in business leadership and royal succession.

Iowa Equitable Life Assurance Society King of Norway

Elks Visit Opens City Week to Visitors

Monday will be given over to the Elks of the city. A large number of visitors are expected and there is no doubt but that they will have a good time. Muscatine people should give them a cordial welcome.

Elks Muscatine

Circus Day Causes City Parents Worry Over Outing

City residents express concern as circus day nears with many older citizens anxious about taking children to the show.

Roosevelt Echoes Washington Charm in Nation’s Hearts

The statement compares President Roosevelt to George Washington, citing he is first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen as a reflection of his leadership qualities. The quote underscores his prominent place in public regard.

Roosevelt George Washington

City Council Recommends Expanded Pavement Improvements

The council plans to lay more pavement signaling urban growth and civic enterprise. The move reflects efforts to modernize streets and boost local prosperity.

Dennison case fuels Davenport Times sharp forecast

The Davenport Times predicts Dennison will press Shercliffe hard, while the Clinton Herald labels the case as the queerest ever tried in Iowa, signaling tense political and legal tensions across the state.

Davenport Times Dennison Shercliffe Clinton Herald Iowa

Tom Dennison Acquitted Yet Reputation Ruined

The Creston Advertiser Gazette notes that although Tom Dennison was acquitted, his reputation, as he had it, is effectively gone.

The Creston Advertiser-Gazette Tom Dennison

Man without money builds air castles, claims Vinton Eagle

The Vinton Eagle notes that a man without funds often imagines grand plans and ventures he would pursue if money were available, illustrating a mindset of aspirational dreams vs. current means.

Vinton Eagle

Active minority party urged for Iowa political harmony

The Mason City Times-Herald argues that Iowa needs an active and harmonious minority party today, stressing its value for balanced politics and stable governance. The piece emphasizes unity and constructive opposition as essential to the state's political health.

Mason City Times-Herald Iowa

Russia Navy Building Plan Hinges on Certified Check

The Davenport Democrat notes American shipyards are busy and a Russian navy could be built in the United States if the order comes with a certified check. The item frames a financial precondition tied to wartime ship production and U.S. labor capacity.

Davenport Democrat Russia United States

Firemen's Tournament Named A Serious Community Event

The Atlantic Telegraph notes the annual firemen's tournament is more than recreation, describing it as a serious community effort and a source of pride beyond mere amusement.

The Atlantic Telegraph

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Remedy Promoted

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as the greatest remedy for correcting constipated conditions. It claims quick improvements in color and mood and is recommended for whole family use. Available in dollar and half-dollar sizes from druggists with a refund if no benefit and offer of a free booklet and sample via postal card.

DR. Caldwell

Prominent Newspapers Debate Dennisman Case Verdict

The Telegraph lauds the school as a place for bold ideas. The Des Moines Capital notes that hardly one in a hundred expected a different verdict, given Shercliffe's testimony forming the state's key contention and the jury's response.

Des Moines Dennisman Shercliffe

Political Talk Thins In Iowa Electorate Comment

The Washington Democrat notes there is little election activity in Iowa this fall yet politics remains a frequent topic in papers. Editors discuss politics freely while a joke about a wife’s talking habit highlights the perceived thin gruel of political discourse.

Iowa Washington Democrat

Verdict in Dennison Case Critics Call Injustice

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says the verdict is not a surprise to those familiar with the case and not a public vindication. It argues the result highlights flaws in the justice system’s machinery and local jurisdictions.

Council Dennison

The Tragic Death of Sarah Kuhn in Des Moines

The Des Moines story examines whether Sarah Kuhn’s suicide signals guilt or injustice. It notes her status as a young, beautiful prisoner denied a pardon by a single vote, and calls her death a poignant consequence of imprisonment while urging reflection on sexism and mercy within Iowa’s justice system.

Sarah Kuhn Des Moines Register Board of Control Iowa d'Urberville

Daria Returns to Henri D'Aubant in Wolfenbuttel

In a rain soaked night D'Aubant finds Barbara Kirkoff misdirected into his rooms but the past intrudes when a recovered Daria appears. Daria proclaims love and begs forgiveness, claiming Stuart as ally while Henri contemplates a dangerous rekindling of passion.

Kuno D’aubant Barbara D'Aubant Kano Stuart Daria Barbara Kirkoff Wolfenbuttel Moscow

Boon or Bane Favorite Prescription Promises Safe Female Care

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non intoxicating remedy for female ailments. It contrasts it with alcohol approaches, claims lasting benefits, and includes testimonials from Mrs. Leneth Kinry praising improved health. It offers free medical advice and the Common Sense Medical Adviser mailed for a small fee. Also promotes Little Liver Pills as a trusted Dr. Pierce product.

Dr. Pierce Pr. Pierce

Dr King's New Discovery cures consumption coughs and colds

Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee if it fails to help.

Dr. King Havercamp

Green Valley Correspondence Highlights Local Visits

Green Valley notes include Clara and Art Philip visiting with their parents. Mrs. Chas. Musch spent time with Mrs. Plowman. Ida Hunter Lulu Hill Minnie Ejerman and several Hunters and Sugneys visited the Mich family. Calvin Briggs from Illinois visits X. Eisele. Frank Thornton was in Fruitland Thursday.

Green Valley

First Annual Banquet of Conesville Class of 1905

Conesville hosted about 40 attendees at John Gunderson’s home for the class of 1905 banquet. The event featured coordinated reception and speeches, with several performances by local young women. Guests departed after a late evening to their homes.

Conesville John Gunderson

Social Notes From Orono This Week

Orono report lists visitors and host families. Mrs A J Brockway stays with daughter Mrs Viny Allen in Columbus City. Mrs Frank Larbor of Davenport visits her parents Mr and Mrs Neff near Cone area. Beulah Settlemire of Muscatine stays with cousin Zulu Abbott. Mayme and Minnie Othmer of Muscatine spent over Sunday in town.

Orono A. J. Brockway Viny Allen Columbus City Frank Larbor Davenport Neff Cone Owen

Cone High School Class of 1905 Graduation Reception

Visitors with Mrs Ralph Babbitt attended a graduation class reception for Cone high school in 1905 on June 7 at Miss Grace Gundersons home in Cone. About 40 guests enjoyed music games and social conversation. A three course day was served and all reported a good time. Almeda McKee hosted a dinner for playmates. Several Cone and Ottumwa residents were mentioned as visitors or guests.

Ralph Babbitt Cone High School Grace Gunderson Cone Almeda McKee Edith Marie Jean Alice and Ferral Gay Merel Cecil Ottumwa Dollie Cecil Jean Protzman West Liberty D. Cc. McKee Newt Cecil and Mere Cecil Home

Red Hot From The Gun Causes Ulcers

A ball caused painful ulcers on G. B. Steadman in Newark Michigan. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him quickly. 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

G. B. Steadman Newark Mich Bucklen Havercamp’s Prescription

Engineering aides named for reclamation service

W. J. Kittlewell of Iowa City and Jesse N. Benson of Ames have been appointed engineering aides in the reclamation service.

W. J. Kittlewell Iowa City Jesse N. Benson Ames Reclamation Service

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Lyon Cshe Journal BY Journal Printing CO F. D. Throop Lee Syndicate Iowa Eye Associated Press Daily Journal Journal Agencies Lation Statement Journal Averag Muscatine Co State of Ilowa F. W. Eversmeyer Hostetter Axathe Pepsin Syrup CO Bionticello Ilinois Havercamp’s Telegraph Charlotte Terry Natalie von Sorr Saint Anthony Pd'aubiant Pierce Mars Lewis A. Crossett, Inc North Abington, Mass Muscatine Lumber and Box Co East Second Street Cardus Flandreda Cardui Maple St Louisvue Providence Martin Bessie F. Smither Canadian Rockies Portland, Oregon St. Paul Pacific Coast Canadian Pacific Ry. A. C. Shaw, Genl Agt Passenger Department S. Clark Street Ce. F. Bay Cal. W. Smith Iowa Avenue
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