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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
3
Reminiscences of Long Ago Ifty Years Ago
June 14 was Sunday. Marcus Vaughn of New Lisbon Linn county hired a wagon and horses from Cate Biggs to fetch his family here but vanished after promising to return by Wednesday. A Green Hill Springs picnic of twenty seven featured Will and Linn Hoopes Deacon Titus Elder McQuesten and ex Chancellor Huff. City Attorney Lauder celebrated re election with refreshments for the city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Vaughn
New Lisbon
Linn County
Cate Biggs
Green Hill Springs
Will
Linn Hoopes
Deacon Titus
McQuesten
Huff
Sawyer
Battey
Muscatine
Lauder
Representatives. New York and Chicago Office Leaders
Representatives listed with offices in New York at 140 Nassau Street and Chicago at 750 Marquette Bulldizz. La Coste Maxwell and Payne Young lead the respective offices as in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ofice
Nassau Street
la Coste & Maxwell
Chicago
Marquette
Payne & Young
Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed for Daily and Semi-Weekly
The Daily Journal is issued each evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by carrier in city 10 cents weekly. Daily by mail one year five dollars. Semi-Weekly by mail one year 1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Agencies Established Across the City by Journal
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill, Clay Kneese Grocery, Fast 2nd Street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery, End of street car track, WwW. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, Hershey frente, Kecklerville Charka's Grocery, West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Telephone business office notes and office locations
Fragmentary OCR item lists telephone business office references and locations with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, supplying limited actionable facts beyond a generic note about Bell and Maitoris office mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Maitoris
Hell
BU Pecetto
Valley
Senator John T. Morgan Dead at 83 in Washington
Senator John T. Morgan aged 83 died in Washington after months of illness. A Civil War veteran who rose from private to brigadier, he served Alabama in the Senate for six terms and was renowned for his expertise on interoceanic canals and his advocacy of the Nicaraguan route. He was widely respected and never implicated in scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Morgan
Washington
Alec
Senate
Flag Day 1967 Observance Nationwide Encouraged
The article notes Flag Day originated June 14 1777 and explains the flag’s current stripes and stars. It reports the American Flag Association urged citizens to observe the day with vigour and display the flag from dawn to dusk across churches schools and buildings. It honors those who died for the flag and calls Americans to show patriotism amid daily busyness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
American Flag Association
United States
Gould marriage offer sparks debate on household finances
Howard Gould offers $100,000 yearly to his wife who declines, saying she could not live on that amount. The Clinton Herald comments that many families survive on far less and that each member is valuable to society beyond such a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gould
Clinton Herald
Mrs. Gould
Palmer Named Grand Commander At G A R Encampment
The Du Buque G A R encampment elected Colonel Palmer as grand commander and honored the organization of which he is a distinguished member. The veteran colonel will likely value this token of appreciation from his old comrades as a greater honor than any political recognition he has received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Palmer
Governor cites roads as Cuba’s greatest need
The Cuban governor says good roads are the island’s top need, a view echoed as many U S states pursue road improvements. New York stands out for intelligent road policy with substantial spending and visible results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Union
New York
Harper’s Weekly weighs Bryan defeat if nominated
The article argues that Harper’s Weekly believes Democrats would lose if Bryan is the nominee and requests analysis on whether nominating a different candidate would alter the outcome. It cites the paper’s stance and seeks guidance on potential alternative candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Bryan
Railroad fare reform faces last minute hurdles
After July 1 a rule requires return of all railroad passes from street cars to trunk lines. Satisfied riders must count ties or stay home if unable to pay. Officials continue seeking a plan to avoid offering the public a lower fare.
Authorities Warn Against Liquids With Ill Effects
Official announcements claim water risks typhoid tuberculosis result from milk whiskey could cause paresis. They note beer shows no known dangers.
Professor warns men delay marriage until living costs fall
A Seattle professor told young men to postpone marriage until prices drop, but he overlooked that many girls know several suitors not waiting for costs to decline and the gas crisis remains a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Extravagant Stockings Alleged in Mexico Tale
A remark claims a wealthy Mexican senorita wears stockings costing 500 dollars per pair. The note expresses hope such extravagance will not appear in this country.
Groundhog Shadow Report Denied Amid Cheerful Tone
The report that the ground hog saw his shadow last Sunday is emphatically denied. Authorities urge cheerfulness, claiming summer is surely here.
Waterloo Courier doubts Hughes Knox Western support for presidency
The Waterloo Courier argues Gov. Hughes and Senator Knox hail from the wrong section of the country to be formidable candidates. It asserts the Republicans cannot win next year without strong western backing and that neither Hughes nor Knox is likely to secure many western votes at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Courier
Gov. Hughes
Knox
the Courier
Official Life Proves Unprofitable for Maj Conger
Cedar Falls Record notes Maj Conger left a small estate and faced financial reverses common to many officeholders. It observes few rise economically in public service and that some accumulate wealth through side lines rather than earnings from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Maj. Conger
Republicans Firm on Senate Nominee in Primary
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune expects the next Republican legislature to vote for the primary winner for the U.S. Senate. It says every Republican will back the nominee, and challenging this implies questioning the integrity of the party majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
United States
Progressive Newspapers Push for Statewide Reform
The Des Moines Capital notes that if the progressive newspapers of the state are anxious to go into the issue, they should press for broad reform. It calls for coordinated editorials to push legislation and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Commencement Exercises at State University Iowa City Next Week
Muscatine county sends representatives J. E. McClintire of Wilton and C. E. Tibbetts of this city to Iowa City for the forthcoming commencement. A steer owned by Will Lowry died by hanging in a swing last week and a filly owned by O. McNall, Illinois resident opposite the city, died in a similar manner after being hitched to a tree and found suspended by the neck while crossing the river ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University At
Iowa City
Muscatine County
J. E. Mcclntire
Wilton
C. E. Tibbetts
Will Lowry
O. McNall
Ilinois
Fisherman aid saves boy who fell from boat riverward
Twenty years ago in a river incident the young son of James Cunningham nearly drowned after falling from a boat. Huffman and Wall, local fishermen, intervened promptly to rescue him and prevent a tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cunningham
Huffman
Wall
Story Of Iowa Men On The Silver Question
A fragment references Iowa men and a silver question. context suggests accommodation to a limit but details are unclear. The line hints at debates over standards or reserves affecting a group in Iowa, with officials weighing capacity against demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Iowa
Roosevelt Feels for Small Phrase in Gazette Vision
The Cedar Rapids Gazette muses on how a strenuous man like Roosevelt might channel his impetuosity into an apparently trivial expression such as "By George!" in a contemplative tonal note about speech and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Roosevelt
George
Marion Register quotes on Democratic delegate majority
The Marion Register cites a claim that candidates Cannon Fairbanks and Knox will win a majority of delegates at the national convention, signaling strong support for their bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
Marion Register
Taft to Address House Question in Iowa Visit
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil asks if Taft will address himself to the question before the house during his Iowa trip this week, presenting the inquiry as the central issue of his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Cherokee Democrat quips Cummins mute again
The Cherokee Democrat comments that Cummins has not spoken for a long time, joking that he may have lost his voice again. The remark frames a pause in public remarks as a social curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Cherokee Democrat
Mason City Times-Herald Reflects on Bryan Leadership
The Mason City Times-Herald notes Bryan's reluctance to take on another risky political push, suggesting he is not eager to lead a forlorn hope again and questions his readiness for renewed public combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mason City Times-Herald
Local notes from Ainsworth and surrounding visits
Miss Mabel Ross returned from Winton to spend vacation at home. Vera Miller Kate and Lena Wickham visited relatives in Washington. John Sullivan came from Burlington to handle business matters. Mrs E A Stone left for Chicago after several days at J M Stone home. Tom Hardin and family returned to Lancaster Missouri from visit with his father. G W Baxter bought Sherm Benson property to rebuild. Miss Nora Sands resigned from Central telephone office. Miss Blanche Adams returned from Iowa City. Eldon Maloney accompanied. Grace Walker Ella McCreedy visited Washington last Thursday. Mrs George Carson visiting daughter near Alta Vista. Mrs H G Anderson and Mildred visiting from Quincy. Ralph Thompson and family from St Anthony Idaho visiting. Mrs Ralph Shearer and daughter visiting. Miss Cora Crouch from St Louis returned home. Mrs Jones and Grace traveled from Washington for J H Jones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Mabel Ross
Winton
Vera Miller
Kate
Lena Wickham
Washington
John Sullivan
Burlington
J. M. Stone
E. A. Stone
Chicago
Tom Hardin
Lancaster
G. W. Baxter
Sherm Benson
Nora Sands
Blanche Adams
Iowa City
Eldon Maloney
Grace Walker
Ella McCreedy
George Carson
Joy Sands
Alta
Vista
H. G. Anderson
Mildred
Quincey
Ill
Alex. Cleggs
Ralph Thompson
St. Anthony
Idaho
Ralph Shearer
Albia
Cora Crouch
St. Louis
Harry Wickham
Jones
Grace
J. H. Jones
Oak Grove Report: Gardens, Travel and Church Notices
Mr and Mrs George Shields returned from a pleasure trip to California last Wednesday. They report a fine time and trip. Children day exercises at Spangler chapel were well attended despite bad weather. Sherman Teets returned from a few months visit in the western part of town. Sunday school at Spangler chapel June 16 at 2 o clock followed by preaching at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
George Shields
California
Spangler Chapel
Sherman Teets
California Excursions for Educational Convention
The Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles from June 22 to July 4 for return through September 15, 1907. One fare for the round trip, usable via direct routes in either direction with stop over privileges. For details contact agents or B Cutt G P T A Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Ry
San Francisco
B. Cutt
Minneapolis
Minn
Sneak Thieves Try To Steal Tent On North Cedar Street
Ten years ago in the North Cedar Street area Joseph Morrison Jr. woke to a dog’s growl and found an 8 by 12 tent missing from his premises between 11 and 12 last night. The tent was later left abandoned in a gulley. At a Never Grow Old club gathering at Carl Barnard’s country home guests enjoyed an illuminated setting and included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hinkle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Morrison
North Cedar Street
Joseph Morrison, Jr
Never Grow Old Club
Carl Barnard
Frank Hinkle
William Gochee
Frank Nevitt
Wm. Pratts
Charles Purdon
Harry Caple
C. E. Laughlin
W. O. Harris
Frank Harris
Blindfolded Earle Ashley Walcott
An intensely interesting romance with dramatic climaxes as described in a 1906 Bobbs Merrill Company copyright notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Ashley Walcott
The
Bobbs- Merril Company
Nightfall at the House of Danger
In chapter twenty three, a tense vigil unfolds as the narrator braces for an assault. He strengthens defenses, assigns guards including Wainwright, Fitzhugh, Porter, Abrams, Lockhart, Wilson and Brown, and watches for danger as a storm rages outside. Subtle warnings between sleep and wakefulness haunt him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainwright
Fitshugh
Porter
Abrams
Lockhart
Wilson
Brown
Lyiriz
Darby Meeker
Poinier
ZEMO Promises Quick Permanent Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a quick permanent cure for eczema and pimples. The clean external liquid allegedly draws germs to the surface and destroys them, promising clear healthy skin. E. W. Rose Med Co of St. Louis invites samples and mentions Druggists carry ZEMO. Sale through A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZEMO
E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
Weet Second Street
Night assault at the hotel as attackers breach the hall
Amid storm and watchful sentries, a night raid erupts. Porter wrestles free as a band of men storms the corridor, opening fire and shattering a window. The narrator and allies rush to confront the assailants.
Fruitland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Quilt Event
Fred Martin of Wilton visited Fruitland with parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin. Muscatine guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sweese and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fitzimmons. Mrs. J Frizzell heads to Fairfield, A L Hovi returns from Des Moines. Quilting day planned by the Ladies' Aid at Ella Kemp's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
Fred Martin
Wilton
C. Martin
Sweese
Muscatine
Fairfield
Des Moines
James Adams
George W. Rupe
Kirksville
LeGrand Elliott
Clint de Camp
Thomas Fitzsimmons
Blanch Webster
Letts
Addison Hopson
Dubuque
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ella Kemp
Death and local notices from Blue Grass Station
William Wermer sold his hogs at Montpellier on Thursday. August Drumm sustained a severe cut on a horse wire fence. Mr. William Carpenter died Saturday after about a year of illness. He was octogenarian and highly respected. funeral Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Prairie Church led by Rev Brinton of Sweetland. interment at Parr Cemetery. Tuesday evening relatives and friends gathered at Wood Lawn to honor J C Watts's birthday with games music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
William Wermer
Montpelier
Drumm
William Carpenter
Carpenter
Pleasant Prairie Church
Brinton
Sweetland
Parr
J. C. Watts
Wood Lawn
Dr Hare’s Household Ointment广告
All forms of itching and skin eruptions are cured by this soothing balm. First application brings relief. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Sweetland News Highlights Local Births and Visits
June 14 Sweetland notes a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor on June 3 a son born to Mrs. Henry Paul of Pleasant Prairie. Ernest Pace injures his third finger at work. numerous local visits and social events including Miss Crista Allbee’s homeward return from Indiana and Mrs. Leslie Allbee’s hospital discharge. Funeral services held by Rev. Brinton. updates on Henry Schafer and Mrs. Johnson’s Chicago visit. Children’s Day program rescheduled for June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Emma Grimm
C. J. Baker
Pleasant Prairie
J. P. Wunder
Nellie
Elsie
Gertie
Johnie
Roy
Messrs. Wunder
Hugo Lehms
J. R. Bancks
Carl and
Geonzia
Henry Bancks
Sweetland
Robert Taylor
Henry Paul
Ernest Pace
Fred Kiepper
Crista Allbee
Indiana
Miss Bell Taylor
Muscatine
Moots
Frances Ryan
Miss Ryan
Gertrude
Hannah Bersch
Emma Weikert
Brinton
Henry Schafer
Davenport
Leslie Allbee
Bellevue
New Era
Johnson
Lena
Chicago
Lizzie Aldinger
Art Franklin
Musecatine
Marie Adams
Ainsworth,Ja
E. R . Sherfer
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T. B. Roberts
Marshall St
Syracuse
N. Y
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffaico, N. Y
Attorneys AT Law
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Telephone
Hershey State Bank
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hofmas
Artbus
Hofman
Jayne Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Thos. Brown
Illinois
First National Bank
P. Ingham
H. D. Horst
West Second Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
L. Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
J. Muscatine
Thompson & Thompson
East Second Street
Society
Masonic
A. W. Scott
W. M. S. L. Johnson
W. H. McCoy
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein's
Music Hall
G .D. Lezotte
T. J. M. L. Johnson
di Molay Commandery No
G. D. Lezotte
E. C. W. H. Graff
Recorder
Musquitine Tribe No. 95
K. O. T. M. Ball
H. Johnson
Sachem
M. P. Goff
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
Presbk
P. Day
Romona
Maccabee Hall
Emil Krans
Milo Smith
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Pearl City
Fisch Hall
James McWirey
Louise Maisenbach
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emme HoeMinn
Cora McCoy
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
J. M. L. Payne
E. C. Ingraham
Au. UW
Eagle Lodge
Second Street
W. F. Schoenig
M. W. Kl
S. Howe
BE. H. Dolsen
Electa
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. PO
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hell
Iowa Avenue
W. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Ball
Olds’ Brock
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Wim. Appel
B. Venatta
Charles Lockwood
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of WV
H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
Mast Second Street
A. B. Rehmel
Gus. Schmidt
F. C. & Muscatine Aernd
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P
John P. Breen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
K. L. Kember
C. C F
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Was
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
1. O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Tir Cook
Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
Cook
S. B. Cook
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