Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
3
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening through the week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city by carrier. weekly 10 cents. Mail subscriptions: Daily one year $3.00. Semi-Weekly one year $1.50.
The Journal lists local agencies serving readers across the city including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Bugchs Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill Sharrars Grocery Такие
Fragmented OCR reads like a nod to telephone business offices and editorial items with scattered numbers. The readable bits reference Bell Telephone and office sections possibly noting rates or internal references without a clear event or outcome.
The article reports Henry Clews linking the backward 1907 seasons to business nerves and stock market uncertainty. It covers wheat prospects near normal, potential European scarcity, corn late sowing but likely good yields, and a precarious cotton outlook threatening textile sectors, with hay and other grains resilient though uneven.
The railroads slow schedules to show the public the inconveniences likely under the two cent fare law. They expect a month of punishment without matching benefits of lower fares, as travelers endure stricter timetables.
Report mocks sympathy for starving Chinese as aid arrives then leads to hostility toward missionaries. Writer warns against feeding enemies and likens it to casting bread upon the waters returning as boxing and bullets.
Proponents of the Des Moines city government proposal are waging a vigorous campaign for their measure. They argue that if half of their claims are accurate, any existing method would be better than the current approach they criticize.
Baron Kuroki appears nearly exhausted by the demanding reception from American hosts, contrasting with his tolerance for Russian hostility. The account notes the strain of continual engagement with U S forces and officials.
A 1906 novel from Bobbs Merrill Company described as intensely interesting with highly romantic scenes and climaxes.
The item surveys historic building activity with Mr Hershey's steam saw mill and new gas works. It notes S G Stein starting demolition for a large block near Second and Pine, Green & Stone planning a warehouse below the Ogilvie House, and other erecting projects in the city.
Forty years ago the river banks in front of the city drew crowds of youngsters seeking swim time. Although the activity may amuse some, it violates city ordinance and endangers public safety, prompting Marshal Wells to order an immediate cessation last evening.
I and my small guard move to a forward car after disembarking at Livermore. Spies from the enemy ride the rails, hidden and watching every stop, while we fortify a farmhouse hotel and plan defense for a stormy evening ahead.
The White Collar Line lists the steamers Columbia and Helen Blair servicing Davenport Rock Island Burlington and Peoria with trips on Wednesdays Fridays Sundays and Mondays. After May 1 the Helen Blair resumes Sunday voyages from Muscatine returning that evening and heading to Davenport Monday morning. W A Blair manager. W G Block Co agents. phone 48.
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors meets June 1 and 4 1907 with members Fishburn Shannon Noble Shellabarger Lang present. They approve May warrants, file treasurer Stocker report, review sundry claims, abate James Russell tax, and establish drainage district 4 after damages discussed. On June 5 equalization adjusts valuations for Fruitland Fulton Cedar townships.
After adjusting realty values the board lists average land values by township ledgers show Bloomington 66.50 and Muscatine 46.15 per acre with many township figures given. The session adjourned to June 12 1997 and numerous claims and public funds items follow including assessors and public works costs.
County Treasurer E C Stocker reports balances in the Kuhn Smalley Nichols Wilgus and free Denes ditch funds totaling 58420.98 and submits the report to the Board of Supervisors.
West Liberty residents share travel toward Iowa City for Masons meetings. dozens of neighbors visit, depart, or host gatherings. births noted. a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Barclay. Attendees include Ed Evans J C Martin Orval Martin C P Worrell Ward Baxter A W Jackson E F Schall and many others.
An engaging doctor touts gentle remedies such as Electric Bitters to cure ailments like biliousness and dyspepsia. The advertisement notes a price of 50 cents and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for distribution.
Allan Line unveils new steamers Victorian Virginian Tunisian Corsican Ionian with triple and twin screws. Weekly Monday sailings depart from Montreal via the St Lawrence River by daylight. Rates from $40 to $60 and up for cabins with one class service.
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