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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
3
Terms to subscribers outline daily city delivery by Cartier with weekly 10 cents per week. Daily for one year by Malt is 33 B. Semi weekly for one year is 1.50 ce.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building names Payne and Young in charge.
Telegraph style note lists Bell business office editorial office and Mississippi Valley location fragments indicating organizational contact points for telephone related matters.
The Journal names agencies to serve readers around the city including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 20d street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad earns the thanks of Muscatine residents for cleanup efforts on Front street. An order was issued to remove the lunch wagon and litter between tracks and curb will be filled and sodded. The depot remains a point of city pride as improvements continue.
Muscatine residents praise the well built depot and its tidy surroundings. The cleaning petition led by local ladies and city council aims to keep streets and yards neat, aligning with railroad efforts to improve appearance and prosperity.
The Syracuse University Chancellor Day faces broad condemnation for calling President Roosevelt an anarchist and a tyrant. The piece argues Roosevelt pursued a strong meat inspection and reform agenda despite opposition, and asserts the public supports his efforts over Day and yellow journalism.
In Lexington circuit court Swift & Co. confessed to selling adulterated meat and were fined in five cases. Boracic acid was found. more indictments expected for the packers. Chicago firm argued the tainted meat was sent by mistake to Ohio traders.
An advertisement touts Dr. A. W. Chase Nerve Pills as a restorative for depleted nerve cells by supplying essential blood forming elements. It claims gradual health improvement over weeks or months, noting improved complexion energy and mobility as proof, with price 50 cents a box and Buffalo based company listings.
The piece argues packers should accept the situation and bring plants under government inspection after a plea of guilty to sending out diseased meat. It questions whether the exposures are based on fact and notes public concern over the investigation.
The wool growers expect good profits as demand remains strong in the United States and abroad. Consul Mahin of Nottingham notes a flourishing trade, with April and May signaling further price increases and no speculative spikes. Global consumption supports sustained values, and only a larger supply could temper the market. Australia may yield a record clip next year.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes broad public interest in the outdoors. Castana Times hints at a governor race outcome, seen as a shutout for the governor. Des Moines News argues the Republican campaign underscores the case for legalized primaries in Iowa.
The Arlington News declines to forecast Perkins nomination but states Cummins has no chance and is out of the race.
The Dubuque Telegraph argues that Bryan will be nominated by acclamation and elected by a popular majority that may equal or exceed Roosevelt, signaling a decisive outcome for the state and liberties amid concerns raised by the Dubuque Times.
The Keokuk Gate City argues Gov. Cummins risks Iowa Republican support by seeking a Senate path on a Democratic platform. The piece frames the political strategy as the central issue in a concise editorial note.
The Clinton Herald ponders potential risks if none of the named men receive gubernatorial nominations, debating implications for political stability and local leadership dynamics.
The Waterloo Reporter notes scouts from Cummins praising their team based approach while contrasting it with alleged political crookedness in Waterloo. The quote highlights trust in organized effort and clean conduct amid local controversy.
The Eldora Herald notes disbelief that the governor will be surprised when he peruses the resolutions adopted by the Hang.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune cautions Republicans that an election follows the state convention, noting the need to keep focus on the political schedule. The piece emphasizes vigilance and continuity of campaign momentum for Iowa voters.
The Fort Dodge Chronicle praises William Jennings Bryan noting no statesman has withstood his defeats yet kept his standing, highlighting his enduring political resilience.
The Charles City Intelligencer asserts that sentiment for the governor's retention was manufactured by a cadre of well placed crackers creating noise to stampede the party for Cummins.
The Cen terville Citizen notes Democrats urge Cummins Republicans to bolt the state convention and imply a possible Democrat endorsement. It suggests such a move would not be surprising.
The Waterloo Reporter notes the campaign's closing in Blackhawk County was bitter and vindictive as a personal issue in Iowa politics since Gov. Cummins took office.
The Cedar Falls Record notes the contest is so close that results in obscure rural townships attract great interest. It quotes the paper saying it will bring wonderful relief to the people of the state when the cruel war ends.
The Cedar Rapids Republican doubts the governor can secure enough votes and urges remaining counties to back the likely winner, aligning with the regular Republicans to harmonize the state party.
The Waterloo caucuses have convinced many skeptical people of the necessity of a straightforward primary election law not the Crossley bill. They seek a simple measure to forever do away with the dishonest caucus.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes the Bryan movement appears to have the right of way now but cautions that in about two years many things may change. It suggests academicians may be in their inning now and practical politicians could dominate later.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise questions if an Iowa governor misuses office by spending months campaigning personally and sending paid state officers away from duties to campaign for him. The editorial calls this a disgrace to both party and state.
The Dubuque Times notes railway firms push to bar passes for employees while suggesting laws should allow free transport for employees and families. It highlights public officials politicians and favored shippers as the main targets of passes drawing complaint.
The Cedar Rapids Republican chides the Des Moines Register and Leader for favoring a dark horse and for fighting to a finish. It says the only certain outcome is defeat for the third term candidate to force party harmony, with unity of action only if they cannot have their own way.
The text touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as openly disclosed ingredients, made from native American medicinal roots with no narcotics or alcohol. It claims endorsement by medical writers, urges sending name and address to Buffalo, N Y, for a free book of extracts.
Du Tillet persuades Gaudais Liotot to join a treasonous scheme against Raoul de Chatignac. He reveals plans to trade intelligence with the English commander in New York, using river landings near Quebec for nightly exchanges and gold payments, then fakes signatures to trap the trio.
In a tense scene, Du Tillet recruits Mon sieur Raoul de Chatignac's allies to a dangerous alliance. He promises wealth and a chance to humiliate his rival while pursuing a broader plan with Madame Duvivier’s help. The conspirators echo their intent to guard secrecy and wait for further action.
A newspaper notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises $100 if any case fails, and urges sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
New York and Philadelphia travelers are offered the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Double Track Route via Niagara Falls with solid through trains and scenic views. Descriptive literature is available free from Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
The Sigourney News notes the Republican party is leaning toward nominating a dark horse as the logical course, suggesting a strategic pivot to avoid a crowded primary and build broad, steady support.
Local government invites bids for cleaning and reopening the Goshen Ditch with work divided into 18 sections. Bids due July 3, 1906 at 2 p.m. at the site, with sealed bids accepted until July 2 at 5 p.m. in Muscatine. Total 16390 cubic yards excavated across sections.
Society notes list regular meeting times for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 R A Webb Council Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 K T Each group specifies monthly meeting day and the officers in charge.
FLECTA chapter Chapon holds meetings on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Officers listed include Mrs. Fanie Reimeke as W M and Mrs. August Othmer as secretary.
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets the 24 and Thursdays of each month at Fischs hall on Fast Second street. All visiting members in good standing are invited to attend.
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