Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices
New York Office at 1140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young as in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
3
New York Office at 1140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young as in charge.
Terms to subscribers list Daily Journal issues each evening except Sunday and Semi Weekly Journal pages on Tuesday and Friday. Daily delivered by carrier in-city and mail rates are shown: 1 year by mail $3.09 and Semi-Weekly 1 year $1.50.
The Journal names several city agencies and stores for reader convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Tenne Becklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
An editorial from the Hannibal Courier-Post discusses the Iowa senatorial fight between Cummins and William B. Allison. It notes newspapers across Iowa turning against Cummins, his stance against Allison, Republican factionalism, and hints that Cummins’ political star may be on the downswing.
The passage notes that even Iowa Republicans will not overlook Cummins and that indicators suggest he has chosen a course most likely to lead to defeat. It frames internal Republican skepticism and raises questions about his election strategy.
A northern newspaper launches a con test seeking suggestions on how women should salute the flag. It notes men may lift hats, while women lack a practical gesture due to hat pins and style. The piece invites readers to propose methods while hinting at the old Chautauqua salute fading amid monetary times.
An Idaho trial scene in Boise centers on Orchard testimony. An Illinois paper harshly labels Orchard either a massive liar or a willing tool of corrupt men, arguing his stories outpace Harry Thaw’s sensational claims.
The text questions whether punishing express companies benefits the retail merchants, arguing parcel post would greatly advantage mail order houses. Strong entities are mail order houses and express companies.
Centerville Citizen reflects on Sioux City women’s safety and home life urging more home staying. It cites Sioux City Journal on Roosevelt era regulation, asks about Theodore Roosevelt as corporation commissioner, and notes remarks from Keokuk Gate City, Sioux City Tribune, Clinton Herald, Davenport Times, Cedar Rapids Gazette on petty offices, senate support, schooling, and summer thrift.
An intensely interesting prelude described with a highly romantic scene climax. The report highlights the unfolding drama and the notable figure Earle Ashley Walcott in a suspenseful context.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes farmers pay fifty cents annually per rat on their premises and suggests comparing that cost to keeping a chicken. The piece argues small savings accumulate and urges cutting a costly leak in farm spending.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that the Cummins senatorial announcement draws little enthusiasm among voters despite months of hype. Analysts say a year before the campaign some citizens remain unmoved and cautious about early excitement.
Secretary Taft states he does not intend to discuss politics on his current state visit. The stance is seen as favorable for advancing his broader political goals by focusing on the right subjects in the right manner.
A New York waiter is implicated in the theft of a $15,000 jewelry piece from Mrs. Vanderbilt. The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes the man may have taken the item as a believed fair tip for his services.
Des Moines reports a cemetery earning large profits indicating a culture of continual wealth creation even after death. The observation notes residents maintain money making habits in life and in legacy.
Some argue the parcel posts bill offers a chance to retaliate against express companies while others dismiss the notion as unfounded. The discussion centers on potential consequences and fairness in mail service policy.
In a rain swept town, the detective narrator confronts Darby Meeker at the hotel. After Meeker weaponizes a chair and leaps to escape, the narrator leads a pursuit through the stormy streets, but Meeker vanishes into the night as the scene ends with To Be Continued.
An ad declares Orrine a simple scientific cure for alcoholism with a money back guarantee. It offers two forms Nos 1 and 2 priced at $1 each, claims hidden administration for some users, and provides order details for Washington DC and A W Morgan in Wilmington Delaware.
The column recalls old river raftsmen and seasonal merriment on the Upper Mississippi, reports a healthy city with no cemetery interments last week, and notes Moore & Miller buying Ament & Co. stock. It also mentions Judge Williams returning from Washington, a near drowning incident, patents from 1867, Willie Reeder graduating naval academy, a missing host at the Grigg House, and a plan to drain Rabbit's Pond to fix malaria concerns. Fred Switzer’s accident closes the item.
Twenty years ago H Beckman’s team hitched to a load of brick broke away on Mulberry Street near Gray’s drug store and dashed along as if fleeing a fire. Earlier, at about 3 am a prowler was spotted near Mrs Quinn’s Water Street residence, and Joe began pursuit after Bis Mower raised the alarm.
John Kleinfelder, long known in South Muscatine, died last evening at 6 o clock. Pythian memorial exercises are set for next Tuesday at 8 with a program including an invocation, instrumental duet, sermons, and solos. Edna Baker of Mont Rosa Calif visited Wilton relatives. many Wilton residents attended the memorial exercises.
Reported illness details describe throat and lung ailments and a claim that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs and colds. Prices cited include 50 cents and 1.9 dollars. Mentions Havercomry's Proscription Drus Siere as a product.
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