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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
3
Terms to Subscribers for The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal is issued every evening, except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. Daily in-city carrier delivery and weekly collection is 10 cents. By mail daily one year is 2.00 dollars, semi weekly one year is 1.50.
City Agencies List Published for Reader Convenience
The Journal outlines local agencies in various districts including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery Fast 2nd atrest and South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery End of streetcar track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Charka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery for reader use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Charka's
West Hi
Sharrar’s
Bell Telephone Office Notices Note
Fragmented OCR copy lists Bell business office references and Walterial office with garbled text and scattered letters suggesting directory or notice content. No clear event or names are readable to describe a specific action or date.
What’s Wrong With the Russian Douma
A dated editorial argues the Russian parliament dissolved by the czar failed to advance Russia. It blames radicals reactionaries and constitutional democrats for stalemate, calls for constructive legislation and meaningful suffrage reforms to create a capable parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Russia
Constitutional Democrats
Stolypin
Government Promises Spark Vast Strife in Russia
The government frames a method that promises to trigger the greatest strife Russia has yet experienced, signaling major social and political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Missouri two cent fare law faces injunction battle
Missouri railroads seek a injunction from Judge McPherson to block enforcement of the two cent fare per mile rule set to take effect June 15. Travelers plan to pay the legal fare and sue for damages if refused, turning the dispute into a potential public battle with railroad officials questioning public sentiment toward corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
McPherson
Township Delegates Chosen At Bloomington Convention
Reminiscences of long ago note the Bloomington township Republican convention at the courthouse selecting delegates Ed Stuart Jonathan Nedig S D Welie H Y Iddings Sue Foster P Fay F Thurston R Burton Thos Burditt S L Foss to represent at the county gathering. A new church plan follows damage to the current edifice and a Congregationalist group votes to tear down and rebuild. Mrs Waide, mother of S L Waide, injured by a fall on Water Street stairs Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Court House
D. C. Cloud
H.Q. Jennison
Ed. Stuart
Jonathan Neidig
S. D. Welie
H. Y. Iddings
Sue Foster
P. Fay
F. Thurston
R. Burtner
Thos. Burditt
Ike Walton
Charley Cgilvie
E. A. Waide
S. L. Waide
Water Street
Delayed publication of laws irks readers in Des Moines
The legislature adjourned weeks ago and the official law publication is not yet available. Officials say the laws will likely be out around July first, but critics question the state printer and binder profits and imply delays inconvenience the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
The Log Cabin Question in Presidential Campaigns
The campaign heats up over Vice President Fairbanks birth in a log cabin. Some argue birthplace matters little to qualifications for chief magistrate, while others warn against overemphasizing the log cabin narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alexandria Shifts From City Utilities To Private Owner
Alexandria Indiana ends municipal ownership of its electric light and water plant after years of burden on taxpayers and poor service. The city disposed of the entire utility operation to a private corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Indiana
Delegates Endure Rugged Skunk River Crossing North of Des Moines
State convention delegates travel from Newton to Monroe facing a tedious thirteen mile route with hours of slow travel due to poor roads and Skunk river crossings. They must wade parts of the river and even remove shoes to cross the flood waters, while dignitaries humorously shed formal wear to push through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Newton
Monroe
Skunk River
Skunk
Tilton Echoes River Angling Temptation Like Prof Swing
Thirty years ago Theodor Tilton drew a literary parallel to the noble Father of Waters, noting the lure of a quiet hour of fishing by classic riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Swing
Theodore Tilton
Waters
Yale Record Humor Teases Son of Father Figure
A short, playful note from the Yale Record jokes about a son mirroring his father, implying the upcoming announcement will resemble the university humor found in the paper. The gag underscores the publication’s comic tradition.
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Stag
Yale Record
University
Two Stairs and a Fractious Evening At Funny Club
Twenty years ago a torrid day ended with a risky climb to the Funny Club reception, while Peter Geltz’s five year old son was struck near the Shhaeffer brewery by a stone, suffering a deep flesh wound above the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funny Club
Peter Geltz
Shhaeffer
Geltz
Heat, hazardous work mark day in local scene
Ten years ago yesterday at 3 30 p m Joseph Lessig collapsed from heat while plowing his cornfield as age concerns noted. George Baker narrowly escaped a fatal fall after grabbing a live wire while on the Commercial hotel roof. A large reception occurred at Dr G O Morgridge’s Iowa Avenue home yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lessig
George Baker
Commercial
G. O. Morgridge
Iowa Avenue
Billy Sunday Urges Christian Example After Knoxville Revival
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Billy Sunday can set a Christian example by following New Testament directions in disposing of the 3,148 dollars netted by his three weeks revival at Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Blindfolded Earle Ashley Walcott
A note on the intense romantic novel Blindfolded by Earle Ashley Walcott, published in 1906 by Bobbs-Merrill Company, highlighting its romantic scenes and climactic moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Ashley Walcott
The
Bobbs- Merril Company
Rome declares Garibaldi centenary a national holiday
The senate in Rome passes a bill designating July 4 as a national holiday to celebrate the birth centenary of Giuseppe Garibaldi, marking the Glorious Fourth in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Italy
Senate
Rome
Garibaldi
Bryan opposes third term for any man in presidency
Mr. Bryan states he is unalterably against a third term for any candidate. He has yet to present reasons why a person could not seek the presidency three times or more.
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Bryan
Governor Cummins Sits In Allison’s Seat In Carriage
In Dubuque the other day Governor Cummins occupied Allison’s seat, but it was a carriage seat not a United States senate chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Cummins
Allison
United States Senate
Night Run in a Storm to Oakland
Fitzhugh and I slip through darkness seeking the stable. We fear pursuit but hear only rain and wind. Thatcher balks at moving horses in a gale, yet Dick insists on taking the best team toward Oakland tonight despite the perilous trek.
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Fitzhugh
Thatcher
Fitshugh
Oakland
Scott
Riverfront work delays new post office plan
A cautious view notes that the government’s riverfront project may set a precedent delaying the completion of the new post office. local officials warn the timetable hinges on this sample project.
Taft Aims Next Move After Stomach Recovery
After recovering, Secretary Taft is reportedly planning to tackle the tariff question as his forthcoming priority. The announcement signals a shift to tariff policy debates within the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
No User Complaint About Heat As Demands Persist
A reader notes that discussions about heat are a response to ongoing public demands and not a new concern. The statement frames discomfort as a reaction to expectations rather than an isolated issue.
Opinion: diploma holder should take any available job
The Sioux City Journal opines that a young man with a diploma may accept a position if offered and should take a job if none is available. The piece expresses flexibility over employment expectations for graduates.
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The
Sioux City Journal
Knox Rainy Day Campaign Card Could Hinge Suit
The Sioux City Tribune notes that if Knox had pursued the government's case against the hard coal trust, it could have created a valuable campaign asset. The remark frames a hypothetical strategy and its potential political impact.
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The
Sioux City Tribune
Knox
Hard Coal Trust
Unclear saying on value of certain tasks
A fragment comments that some activities are performed well but not worth doing, contrasting value with quality without specific events, persons, or places. The note signals general opinion rather than a reportable incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
San Francisco Mayor Election Effort Seeks Regulation Size
City leaders urge voters to back a mayoral race aligned with acceptable regulatory standards. Advocates emphasize practical governance and timely reforms to improve city operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Iowa Press Comment on Senate Leadership Critique
The Waterloo Courier notes Major Lacey could better serve Allison by not claiming to be the unquestioned leader of the United States senate. It argues the public has little confidence in a body that rarely responds to public sentiment unless compelled by anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Major Lacey
Allison
United States Senate
Senate
Des Moines Capital Reports Final on Mayor Schmitz
The Des Moines Capital closes coverage with a concluding note about Mayor Schmitz, summarizing the city's leadership update and reflecting on his outlook for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Schmitz
OLeary receives pharmacy degree at Iowa City commencement
At the University commencement in Iowa City Miss Agnes Gertrude O Leary earned a graduate in pharmacy. Relatives and friends celebrate her success. Nearby events note the funeral of Mrs Eckman in Davenport and several local visits and farm sales. Farmers Dollar amounts listed for land transactions include 95 and 125 dollars per acre.
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Lincoln
Iowa City
Agnes Gertrude O'Leary
Miss O'Leary
Susan O'Leary
Emma Burr
Minnie Hauri
Ida O'Leary
Leona Timmerman
John
Joseph O'Leary
Wm. Timmerman
Davenport
Eckman
Muscatine
Minnie Reiland
Coralville
George
Agnes O'Leary
Godfried Herring
Lena Meyer
Orchard Persists In Not Taking Credit For Detectives
The piece argues Orchard withholds credit from detectives and credits his religious experience. It asserts his goal is to make a clean breast of it and claims he has given Americans something to think about, implying internal American issues overshadowed by mafias or the blank hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cedar Rapids
Orchard
America
Roosevelt Returns Unspent Travel Funds to Treasury
President Roosevelt turns back into the treasury an unexpended balance of about $10,000 from his traveling appropriation. A railroad could just hate a man like that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines News
Roosevelt
Treasury
Robert Fairbanks Named to Government Board Post
The Davenport Times reports that Robert Fairbanks, son of the vice president, has been appointed a member of the government board. His selection follows current civic leadership changes and signals continued involvement of prominent political families in city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Davenport
Robert Fairbanks
Vacation Tours Offer Lower Summer Excursion Rates
The Iowa Central By arranges reduced prices for summer trips to eastern resorts and to Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31 1907 with liberal stop-over privileges and variable routes. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
South Dakota
A. B. Cutts
G. P. & T. A. Miniapolis
Minn
Remedies Promised For Female Ailments From Dr Pierce
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness and pelvic disorders. It cites common symptoms including headaches dizziness and bearing down, claims alcohol free formula with roots from forests and ingredients printed on the bottle wrapper. It touts endorsements from medical writers and urges avoidance of unknown substitutes, noting pleasant pellets as the original liver pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Night Ride for Escape Through Stormy Road
In a tense pursuit through a rain driven night, Thatcher Fitzhugh and I flee toward Niles on a risky sixteend mile ride. We hire a wary stableman and press on despite fatigue, wound, and unseen pursuers in the storm. The brutal elements test our resolve as the journey continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thatcher
Niles
San Jose
Fitzhugh
Community Notes and Travel Updates From South Cedar
Miss Maude Rockafellow left for Muscatine to attend a two week teachers institute. Mrs. Ben Bigaby traveled to Iowa City for a short stay with her husband. Miss Ina Faires visits Esther Ford of South Prairie. The community was shocked by the death of Mrs. J A Irwin.
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South Cedar
Maude Rockafellow
Muscatine
Teacher’s Institute
Ben Bigaby
Iowa City
Ina Faires
Esther Ford
South Prairie
J. A Irwin
Local notices and social happenings from Cedarville
The text notes a death on June 10 with a funeral from the house on June 12 and a large attendance. Mrs Rick Milnes visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Tailor in West Sierry. The T B Club met at Daisy Ridenaurs. Maude Rockafellow ended her spring term at Cedarville Friday. The Willias Workers met with Mrs A Acker on Thursday for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Milnes
John Tailor
West Sierry
T. B. Club
Daisy Ridenaur
Maude Rockafellow
Cedarville
Willias
A. Acker
Community Notes From Ardon Iowa Local Visits And Events
Ardon and nearby towns report visits by the Bloom family from Muscatine and others, plus gatherings at Grandview and High Prairie chapel. Hog shipments to Chicago, a Nichols beat Arden 17 to 12 in a weekend ball game, and social events at Altekruse and Bogi er’s reflected a busy regional week.
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Ardon
Iowa
Wm. Bloom
Muscatine
Hugh Wigim
L. E. Downer
Grandview
Jacob Berk
Mabel Milhollin
Reddick
Letts
Clark Altekruse
Will Young
Harry Bogier
Altekruse Bros
Chicago
F. M. Ferguson
Fruitland
Arthur Timberlake
Butsler
Atalissa
Frank Butsler
Clara Healy
Bert Allman
Wilson Riggs
Foley's Kidney Cure Restores Health for Branchton Man
A Branchton Pennsylvania resident recalls a drastic health decline leaving him unable to work or tie his shoes. After using six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure he reports a full recovery and praises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Second Street
Wellman Notes June Activities And Visits
Mr Lawler a ISU student canvasses for the map of Iowa while Joe England recovers from a light stroke. Mrs E D Lewis hosts the W W club. Iowa City visitors include S T Leighton and son Isaac. Mrs Lewis Matthess, now in Des Moines, visited town. Katharine and Lena Treischmann return from Mt Vernon and plan a Crossett Ark vacation with siblings Adam and Mrs Moffatt. The W H M S enjoyed a gathering at Mrs Chas Eckhart’s country home.
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Isaac
Iowa City
Harlan Hodges
Marshalltown
G. W. Weller
Lewis Matthess
Des Moines
Katharine
Lena Treischmann
Mt. Vernon
Crossett
Ark
Adam
Moffatt
Chas. Eckhart
S. S. Rose
Ruby
Town City
C. C. Gardner
Dubuque
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