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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
3
The Journal notes its publisher W L Lane and managing editor F D Throop as well as Lee Syndicate of Iowa Eve ning Newspapers. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday, while the Semi Weekly Journal runs 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights.
Dally delivery in city by carrier collected weekly at 10 cents. Dally by mail for one year priced at 3.00. Semi weekly service for one year costs 1.50.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street and Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building list La Coste & Maxwell and Payne & Young as in charge respectively.
The Journal lists local agencies serving readers in East Hill East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Kecklerville Vershey avenue West Muscatine and nearby areas. Included are Kneese Grocery Busch's Drug Store Chayka's grocery Sharrar's grocery and end of street car track locations.
Fragmentary OCR note lists telephones and Bell offices with unclear values and Mississippi Valley reference. no clear event or people. Coverage appears as a clipped business/telecom directory item with missing data and stray symbols.
Publisher W. L. Lane swears the Muscatine Journal circulated 143 310 copies in May 1905. The sworn statement lists daily and weekly totals of 5 300 copies across multiple dates and Sun figures, confirming the month’s circulation volume.
The journal warns readers about dangerous fireworks and toy weapons as Independence Day nears. It cites state laws on explosives, urges parents to supervise children, and advises retailers to ensure products are free of restricted chemicals to avoid legal trouble.
Officials call for prohibition of in stock dynamite and other dangerous chemicals to ensure a safe Fourth of July. The statement emphasizes safe and sane celebrations and urges local authority action.
Professor Rommel of Mount Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan University calls for music to be part of the public school curriculum and for teachers to pass examinations before boards of musicians. He criticizes unqualified hires and urges school boards and legislatures to elevate music instruction nationwide.
The Lake Shore's fast train earned its claim to be called the Twentieth Century Limited by meeting the cut in time between Chicago and New York, first achieved by the Pennsylvania system. It highlights human ingenuity in railroading.
The piece argues that China's boycott will backfire, contending the United States held a dominant position in the Far East that helped maintain China's integrity against European division. It frames the current move as unlikely to yield gains for China.
The White Sox deliver spirited baseball to local fans and show Muscatine can be a strong base ball town. Community support for the team is encouraged as they provide rattling good sport.
County Auditor A. S. Lawrence spoke at the Baptist church Sunday morning on city government. He urged residents to stop complaining and accept responsibility, stressing that accountability lies with every voter.
Residents in Muscatine grow apprehensive as flooding causes damage and threatens more losses. Officials urge extreme care to avoid casualties amid rising waters and continuing danger to homes and property.
The report says General Oyama remains focused on battle and advances his lines daily as instructed by the Mikado, drawing closer to the enemy despite armistice talks.
A Cuban patriot of the first water died last Saturday as General Maximo Gomez departed this life. His memory will be revered by peace loving and liberty loving citizens of the isle.
Some Chicago workers targeted former roles in a tense labor clash described as nearing the end of a protracted national dispute. The confrontation marks a pivotal moment in one of the country’s longest ongoing labor battles.
Muscatine extends sympathy to Iowa City after a costly conflagration and expresses hope that the city’s industry will be built up bigger and broader than ever.
Prison authorities at Anamosa permit a inmate to keep a dog. Iona is criticized for rapid new initiatives similar to Kansas reforms.
The American built yacht the Atlantic won another race on the opposite shore. Americans lead both at home and abroad in these competitions.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports Judge Wade is being groomed as Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee. The Burlington Hawkeye notes the phrase good roads is becoming as common as how’s the corn in Iowa daily speech.
The Mapleton Press notes a Nebraska professor argues four children make an ideal family but fails to explain how to eliminate the surplus.
The Des Moines Capital remarks that Jud Welliver has reached Washington and resumed his hobby of trying to take falls out of Hon. Leslie M. Shaw.
In the Indianola Herald, writers argue that men who claim to want tariffs raised or lowered use talk to mask broader motives, suggesting stated positions are primarily rhetoric rather than genuine policy aims. The piece cautions readers about interpreting tariff rhetoric as firm intent.
The Manson Democrat urges readers to focus on a strong corn season despite cheap excursions and carnival blowouts, framing farming work as a powerful good.
The Fort Dodge Chronicle muses on how a woman can move past war and sensational news to focus on household hints, calling the matter a mystery unfathomable.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests if Norway inaugurates a republic she should be told that parts of the American system are unnecessary. The paper cites the Senate and lobby as examples to avoid copying.
The Iowa City Republican dismisses a Des Moines Capital two column editorial on tariffs as wasted time. It says the people are satisfied with current conditions except a few critics seeking to stir up trouble and public display.
The Cedar Rapids Republican questions per capita wealth assertions in Iowa and asks how Frank Campbell reconciles it with railroads allegedly robbing the state for years.
The Schaller Herald lauds Red Oak for long absence of saloons and calls the city enterprising. It argues progress relies on big, liberal men willing to invest in their towns for the common good.
The Pomeroy Herald states the tariff issue should rest with Congress while noting Iowa has a strong delegation. It argues wisdom should be accepted for now, acknowledging possible future changes if emergencies arise and the Republican party will address them when required.
The Carroll Herald argues Iowa’s factories lag because residents prefer lucrative farm work. It questions exchanging farm life for factory limits and suggests future agricultural decline could spur factory growth, but overall production in the state would not improve if it became a manufacturing community.
The Hampton Chronicle argues that most Ames agricultural graduates return to farming and that Iowa's successful farmer needs education like a doctor or attorney. It says farmers must get more from the same land by better stock and grain, a trend emphasized at agricultural colleges nationwide.
The article notes price increases as a consequence, and states bet ter qualities of corn and oats are raised than ever before. It reports stock quality is higher now than in the past.
Des Moines Capital notes that Iowa Senator Charles G. Hipwell aided in seeking Shercliffe's parole at Red Oak trial. Officials found no evidence he urged Judge Van Wagenen for a pardon letter. Hipwell testified truthfully, standing by his innocent conduct and continued state-wide reputation.
A Marshalltown Times Republican discussion urges simplification of curricula focusing on the three Rs. Critics cite overfilled courses, illustrated by a Philadelphia girls high school four year plan with many subjects. The piece argues that schools push too many studies on all students and neglect fundamentals for those who must enter labor early.
Rumor from Wolfenbuttel says the princess will marry the Russian prince. The tsar orders a ceremony on October twenty fifth at Torgau, the residence of their ally, the King of Poland.
In Torgau on the Elbe a rattled De La Mar shelters a weary D Aubant who survived Magdeburg and seeks a dangerous role at the upcoming royal marriage. D Aubant demands inclusion as guard of honor nearest the altar, risking exposure and indexes of loyalty amid Peter the Great’s court.
In a tense scene, Alphonse and Henri confront trust and passion. D Aubant confesses love for Princess Charlotte, insisting the woman he pursued is irrelevant, while De la Mar accepts losing her. D Aubant hints at a forced abduction to hide a scandal begun in Magdeburg.
Beginnings at bed rock theme promotes health and digestion with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims improved digestion and vigor with a money back offer for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
West Liberty Ia June 20 Mr Schall the West Liberty schools professor went to Iowa City to attend school while Mrs Schall went to Cedar Falls to attend school. Mrs Kelloy visiting her parents in West Branch visits Miss Ida Battey here for a couple of days. Miss Ida Battey leaves for Muscatine Tuesday for a few days. Otto Marsteller attending Muscatine business college returns to Muscatine after visiting his parents. Glenn Marsteller who attended the business college goes to Muscatine to prep for commencement. A number from here went to Muscatine Monday to attend normal, among them Miss Bertha James Wilmina Raver Daisy Ansley Nettie Figg Adna Nichols Bertha Hall Amy Purvis Wilma Nichols.
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