Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal Publication Schedule
The Daily Journal is issued every cent and wing day of the week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued with eight pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every cent and wing day of the week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued with eight pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights.
A Republican delegate convention for Iowa will be held in Des Moines on August 1, 1906 at 10:30 AM. Delegates will nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor state treasurer attorney general supreme court positions clerk of supreme court superintendent of public instruction reporter of supreme court and railroad commissioner. All Republican voters are invited to participate and representation ratio will be determined.
With opening day in about a month the Muscatine Chautauqua program is set to be a strong financial test. The conservative board crafted a quality lineup, leveraging local park and auditorium to cut costs. Special features like Woman's day and German day are planned, and ticket sales and advertising will intensify as community support is sought to make it a lasting asset.
The piece urges Muscatine to support and attend the upcoming Chautauqua, praising Waterloo’s model and calling the event a key yearly fixture. It notes the week's other attractions, including a circus and a Fourth of July celebration by the Red Men, and promotes buying tickets to boost local institutions.
The 1906 wheat crop is forecast to exceed 1905 with larger spring and winter wheat acreage and strong prices. Production could reach or pass 700 million bushels, with farm value around 530 to 540 million dollars. Oat and rye may dip while barley rises. cotton and corn are expected to gain. The outlook benefits producers, consumers, and carriers amid favorable conditions and foreign demand.
An editorial praises recent graduates for their blend of theoretical knowledge and practical information while noting older generations critique their lack of life experience. It urges graduates to apply noble ideals and continue national leadership as they enter professional life.
The text warns that a future burden lies on them to decide great issues. It cautions that the lure of money is constant and urges choosing paths of mental and moral achievement over wealth, contrasting with those denounced for betraying their trusts.
The oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, on his first trip abroad, lauds French thrift noting thorough land cultivation and absence of waste in farms and homes. He contrasts with American waste, suggesting U.S. farmers may adopt thrift akin to Standard Oil methods.
The Keokuk Gate City suggests Bryan may need consent to another licking while the Creston American praises Hearst as a leading Democrat. The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Bryan calls it sudden but offers no denial.
The Dubuque Times notes the election result will be decided by counties whose conventions have not yet taken place, highlighting the upcoming process as pivotal to the final outcome.
The Burlington Hawk Eye attributes part of the Bryan revival in Iowa to the Bryanism preached by Governor Cummins, highlighting a political shift noted in the state.
The Clinton Herald notes that both sides cite figures claiming the other has no chance of nomination. The article warns readers that such data is confusing when seeking the truth about the political contest.
A Washington Democrat ridicules Cummins claiming he once said Iowa voters were misled yet now tours in a car begging for support. The critic says the public loves him despite the flip flops and labels the situation humorous.
The Washington Democrat declares the governor defeated and Perkins supporters victorious in Muscatine County. The paper asserts Perkins carried Muscatine and aims to crush Cummins, labeling him a Democrat misrepresenting as a Republican.
The Fort Dodge Chronicle argues Democrats turn to William Jennings Bryan because Roosevelt lacks party unity and cannot achieve results. It asserts Bryan, twice defeated but not conquered, is now the strongest man with the masses and can accomplish what the people seek.
In a dim chamber du Tillet outlines a vengeance plot against Raoul de Chatignac with partners Liotot and Berthier. They plan to steal the fortress fortifications copy from the Governor's desk and frame Raoul for a dawn execution. Farouche the Fool secretly leaves the scene as night deepens.
Raoul abandons estate duties to court Madame Duvivier in Quebec after a sudden awakening to her charm. His devotion grows as he showers her with costly gifts and companionship, finding himself torn between his old life and the lure of the widow. Aimee notices Raoul's mood shifts and the affair deepens as Madame Duvivier appears increasingly with him in public.
Aimee, torn by shame at Raoul's betrayal, vows to fight for his future with Madame Duvivier as rival. She recalls her noble father and decides to confront the challenge head on. Armand appears, offering crucial aid as the scene advances toward Beauport.
Ode Mannett returns from Chicago. Ora Rogers visits and plans to stay through vacation. Miss Bessie Powers completes Riverside job and returns to Wellman. Rev. Williams of Iowa City christens Flora Wells. Joe Swartzendruber finishes dental studies at S U L and travels home. Arthur P Shouse of Plankington, S C visits. Ora Rogers visits Wellman. Samuel Mannatt Sr. travels west. Clem Grady visits Otho in Iowa City. Grandma Hasty enjoys a Sunday outing. Iva Durst ends Hershberger district school term. James Marsh from Washington visits.
Hazel Dell notices report a June 20 lecture at the M E church by Mrs. Busbee of Joy, invites all to attend. Local updates include Mrs. Oscar Peterson and son shopping in Muscatine, Martha Mewes and Edna Krueger illnesses, and Mrs. Wilson Price visiting family before visiting Emmaranda Anderson in serious condition. Epworth League social at C A Peterson’s. Strawberries and cake helped raise 7.30. Illinois City MWA likely plans July Fourth at E M Castle’s grove.
Last Sunday featured a Children day program with fine singing led by Miss Ora Hirschman on organ and Miss Edna Christean on violin. Other items include Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schwin visiting friends, Mrs. Max Baker visiting John Arzi, and Chas. Henderson losing 80 turkeys to a fox. Mrs. P. Slater shopped in Muscatine, while O. H. Merticke and Lee Tharp visited Muscatine last Wednesday.
Notice to non residents of Muscatine and Louisa counties that a petition seeks location of a drainage ditch within Muscatine Slough and adjacent lands. Joint hearing July 11 in Muscatine at 1 30 pm. damages claims due five days before July 11.
Timetable shows train numbers and routes for c NG East and Going Southwest with Davenport Chicago services, California Limited, Washington Oskaloosa, Kansas City Fort Worth Dallas, and local freight departures and daily schedules including morning arrivals and late evening runs.
Daily Wilton branch trains depart and arrive at Muscatine with No 367 at 12:30pm and No 262 at 3:20pm. No. 361 runs at 5:50pm and No. 6:25am No. 6:25am leaves Wilton daily except Sunday.
Train schedule notes list eastbound and westbound services at Wilton with numbers 2 20 72 37 28 19 71 and times 5:14pm 4:00pm 9:30am daily including freight and local services. Daily exceptions include Sunday service.
Passenger No. 102 arrives and Passenger No. 101 leaves. Freight arrivals and departures also listed. All trains operate daily except Sunday. W. S. Underdonk, Agent. 7:19 pm 4:00 pm.
Rail timetable fragment lists northbound and southbound trains serving Muscatine and nearby towns. It shows arrival and departure times at Round House Hahn's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and Flrick Junction, with service notes. Frequencies vary with No 4 and 2 daily except Sunday and No 6 Monday only.
The statement notes that repairs or determinations may be fixed by the Boards of Supervisors without referencing the stated claims, in accordance with the petition and commissioners report, as provided by law. Dated Muscatine Iowa May 9 1906 with official seal.
New towns rise along the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway extension into central South Dakota. Promising business opportunities amid expansion. For full particulars address Thomas A. Way, Townsite Agent Watertown, S. Dak.
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