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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1905

Page

3

Lee Syndicate newspaper staff list

W. L. Lane is publisher and F. D. Throop is managing editor of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers.

W. L. Lane F. D. Throop Lee Iowa

Terms to Subscribers Daily Mail and Carrier Rates

Daily by carrier in city and weekly ten cents. daily by mail one year three dollars. semi weekly one year fifteen dollars.

Offices Set Up At New York And Chicago

New York office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.

New York Nassau Street LaCoste & Maxwell Chicago Marquette Building Payne & Young

City Agency Listings Restore Reader Convenience

The Journal lists local agencies for service and convenience across the city. Entries include East Hill areas and groceries on East 2nd street, South Muscatine stores, Morse Washburn's, End of street car track, W C A Busch's Drug Store, Vershey avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's grocery, West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.

East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Vershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's West Muscatine Sharrar’s

Telephones Editorial Notes and Bell Office References

Editorial office and business office listings for Bell telephone services appear with scattered notes on Mississipi Valley. The fragment hints at organizational details but lacks full context or clear events.

Bell Eee Mississipi Valley Evssensnees

Sworn Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal May 1905

Wording confirms May 1905 circulation figures for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher W L Lane swears the stated number of copies circulated during the month. Figures show total circulation around 5 300 with minor variations noted across days.

Muscatine Daily Journal W. L. Lane Muscatine Journal

Growth in Deposits Across State and Savings Banks

Over four months the depositor base rose with deposits surpassing $15,000,000 in a year. The count of state and savings banks increased by 21 since February 16, by 58 since April 30, 1904, and by 103 since May 6 in the biennial period. Many new banks are private institutions that have incorporated.

Iowa Carroll

Scott County attacks to Mt Pleasant hospital meals debate

The Scott County Board of Supervisors criticized the Iowa Board of Control over meals at the Mt Pleasant State Hospital. The Board of Control denied the charges, stating patients receive adequate food. The piece defends the control board’s economy while praising care for the unfortunates and calls for vindication of the board’s policies.

Scott County Board of Supervisors State Board of Control State Hospital For Mt. Pleasant Board of Control Scott County Iowa Gilman Hoyt Scott County Board Board of Supervisors

Iowa Bank Deposits Rise Significantly Across State

The auditor of state notes Iowa bank and savings deposits jumped by about 7.45 million in four months and over 15 million in the past year. He cites broad prosperity, with every locality reporting growth and crops expected to improve, urging that the trend signals continued financial strength across Iowa.

Woodmen Meet in Milwaukee Promise Strong Session

The Modern Woodmen of the World convene in Milwaukee with expectations of a large gathering. The society, a strong Iowa born group, traces its first lodge to Lyons, Iowa, illustrating Iowa's role in its growth.

Milwaukee Iowa Lyons

War clouds deepen as nations threaten conflict

The article notes failed peace talks between Russia and Japan and warns of broader war as Sweden Norway France and Germany threaten hostilities. It also mentions the unresolved Chicago strike and a war correspondent who predicted a world war.

Russia Japan Sweden Norway France Germany Chicago

Philadelphia Mayor Weaver Maintains Control Amid Big City Rumors

City leader Mayor Weaver continues to govern Philadelphia amid widespread public attention. Reports suggest his influence might extend to other cities.

Mayor Weaver Philadelphia Brotherly Love

Muscatine Catholic Schools Honored in Local Exercises

Exercises were held in honor of two Muscatine Catholic schools last week alongside the city’s public schools. The article notes pride in the parochial institutions and public education in Muscatine.

Muscatine

Sampson IT Travels to Coast After Brief Muscatine Visit

An itinerant speaker named Sampson IT walked toward the coast after a short stay in Muscatine. He likely believed local preachers had sanctified the city so his services were unnecessary.

Sampson IT Muscatine

Journal staffers wed in newsroom romance

A nine pound girl born at the home of the Journal’s publisher and the managing editor is to be married Wednesday night, a union that adds a cheerful note to the newspaper’s pages.

Journal

Moline Battles Garbage Disposal Rules

Moline struggles to dispose of garbage as officials refuse river dumping. In Philadelphia residents complain of ongoing garbage disposal issues with public cleanliness and waste handling challenges.

Moline Philadelphia

Chicago Strike Calmed by Common Sense Plea

Editor calls for restraint in the Chicago strike dispute urging sane action and decency to settle the stalemate amid widespread sentiment for civility and progress.

Chicago

Germany and France Clash Fears Reemerge Amid War Contagion

Rumors of renewed tensions between Germany and France surface as officials seek to deflate the spread of warlike sentiment. Analysts warn the conflict could escalate if diplomacy stalls and regional stability deteriorates.

Muscatine Faces Imminent Flood After Rising River

Reports from upstream areas indicate a rapidly rising river threatening Muscatine with flooding. Local officials warn residents to prepare for possible evacuations as waters advance toward town.

Muscatine

Peace Talks Stall Over Ky Showdown

Peace negotiations appear to stall as Oyama may get a chance to whip Linevitch if the czar remains stubborn.

Oyama Linevitch

Seventeen Year Locusts Wing Mark Ww Sparks War Talk

A reader notes the unusual Ww markings on locust wings and wonders if the symbol signals war or other meaning, prompting questions about how insects are read in historical reports.

Equitable Life officers' salaries questioned by Manson Journal

The Manson Journal suspects high pay at Equitable Life Assurance, noting officers earning 100000 a year and others at 25000 for alleged services. It argues life insurance costs could drop by about one third if the business were honest.

Equitable Life Assurance Society Manson Journal

Boone News Suggests Cowboys Fight Scorchers At Crossings

The Boone News argues for using expert cowboys with fleet horses and lassos to capture scorcher threats, dragging them to a corrall for sixty days. It notes pedestrians have rights at crossings but warns those rights erosion unless scorers are controlled or viaducts built at all crossings.

Boone News

Roosevelt Plea for Humane Chinese Treatment Noted

The plea calls for more considerate treatment of Chinese arriving for purposes beyond labor and criticizes Americans for a shameful record toward Chinese people while demanding open doors to Chinese commerce.

Roosevelt

Marion Register Stands Pat for McKinleyism and Republican Leaders

The Marion Register declares it is a stand pat paper. It supports McKinleyism and Dingleyism on tariffs and endorses the republicanism of leaders from Lincoln to Roosevelt. It contends the Iowa idealists back a different line approved by all Democratic leaders.

Marion Register Pat

Opticians Regulation Advocated by Des Moines News

The Des Moines News backs a new law regulating opticians. It argues opticians handle the delicate eye area and that improperly fitted glasses can ruin eyesight as much as other causes.

The Des Moines News

Republican unity urged on protection platform

The Eldora Herald urges Republicans to end reciprocity debates and unite on a party protection platform. The paper notes tariffs may need modification and such matters should be regulated by Congress.

Eldora Herald Congress

Swedes and Norwegians Avoid Conflict in Gazette Jest

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports lightheartedly that Swedes and Norwegians will not fight. It jokes that if serious differences arise they should settle them in a ski jumping contest or a grand chorus competition.

Cedar Rapids Gazette The Gazette

Roosevelt Mirrors Washington in War and Peace

The Keokuk Gate City notes Theodore Roosevelt shares traits with George Washington, stating he is first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen. The remark emphasizes Roosevelt’s prominence and popular regard during his era.

Theodore Roosevelt George Washington Keokuk Gate City

Doctors of divinity on Rockefeller remark

The Des Moines Capital notes that while a few divinity doctors may not have treated John D. Rockefeller, locating such individuals would be difficult. The remark underscores Rockefeller's prominence and the rarity of comparable medical encounters with his name.

John D. Rockefeller Des Moines

Iowa liquor dealers pick Dubuque for state convention

The Dubuque Globe Journal notes the Iowa liquor dealers showed propriety in choosing Dubuque as the site for their annual state convention this year.

Dubuque

June River Rise Acknowledged By Council Bluffs Nonpareil

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes the Missouri river rose less than the Mississippi in June, calling it fair to compare the two rivers and their handling of the seasonal rise.

Council Bluffs Missouri Mississippi

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promotes Quick Healing

Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures boils sores eczema salt rheum burns bruises and piles with claim of no pay if not helped. Product sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Bucklen Havercamp

The Iowa Great Seal Fades And Returns To Light

The Iowa Great Seal has returned to public view after a long eclipse sparked by shifting Governor offices and decor decisions. Once hidden in the governor's reception room the home industry seal now graces entrances to the Senate and House, ending years of disputed placement and ensuring the symbol remains in sight amid political changes.

Des Moines Iowa Conway Mississippi Dubuque Iowa City Treasury Department National Bank Territorial Capitol Home Industry Cummins Senate House

Court House Vote Shows Support for Moving Records

West Liberty Ruralist reports a straw vote in Muscatine County favoring removing county records to Wapsie only after a suitable new building is provided. The editor notes a modern courthouse could be funded by 1.5 mills over ten years, costing the average taxpayer about 75 cents annually, based on 1904 property values of 7,576,843 dollars.

West Liberty Ruralist Court House Wapsie Old Wapsie Muscatine County

Empress Charlotte Faces a Forced Marriage Plot

In a tense scene at the castle, Charlotte accepts a Russian proposal while secretly mourning D Aubant. The duke hatches a betrothal to seal a German alliance as Charlotte wrestles with duty, death, and personal loss, seeking solace with Aunt Frederica before nightfall.

Charlotte Germany Celete Aunt Frederica Prince Kirkoff Barbara Kirkoff Frederica Prince Kiikoff Eilsleben Magdeburg D’aubant Alexis Larnon Larson Barbara Prince Russia Larion Kirkoff Kuno Wro Smeele Aubant D'Aubant D' Aubant D’ Aubant Byittle

Muscatine County Considers New Court House Site

County officials debate location for a new courthouse. If the board cannot move to Wapsie, the proposal favors building on the current site in Muscatine city, still within Muscatine county.

Muscatine County Board of Supervisors Wapsie Muscatine City

Story Book July 10 issue spotlights Derby day lady cover

Literary Notes preview the July 10 Story Book with a Derby day cover. Lead contributors include William Hamilton Osborne Kennett Harris Elliot Walker and Eunice Sayre Raymond. Osborne writes a satire One Lawyer in a Million while Raymond authors The Tragedy of Miss Van Rennsallaer's Wager and Harris contributes A Scruple of Conscience involving an elopement.

Wiliam Hamilton Osborne Kennett Harris Elliot Walker Eunice Sayre Raymond Mr. Osborne

A Famous Sculptor Miss Enid Yandell Promotes Sun

A renowned sculptor Miss Enid Yandell gains recognition across sculpture fields with her latest work described as particularly artistic and beautiful, highlighting her growing influence in June features.

Enid Yandell Beautiful Sun

Kentuckian Miss Yandell Wins Rhode Island Commission

Miss Yandell, studying in Paris, ranked with eighteen leading American sculptors to win the Carrie Brown Memorial Fountain commission in Providence. She also designed sundials for notable country homes but warns other women away from the field as too demanding.

Homeseekers’ Round Trip Tickets Sale Notice

Homeseekers to the Northwest: Iowa Central Ry offers home seeker round trip fares every Tuesday through December to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest. One fare plus two dollars. Tickets valid 21 days with stopovers allowed. For rates contact agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Iowa Central Ry Homeseeker Iowa Minnesota South North Dakota Canadian Northwest A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

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