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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
3
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Schedule
Terms to Subscribers state The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier in the city and mail options cost 10 cents per week or 3.00 per year for daily, and semi-weekly at 3.00 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Local Grocery Listings From South Muscatine Area
Readable street names and shop fronts list grocers and drug stores including Morse Washburn’s, Busch’s Drug Store, Chayka’s Grocery, Sharrar’s Grocery, and Hershey Venne along end-of-street car tracks in Kecklerville and West Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s Grocery
W. C. A. Busch's
Hershey
Venne
Kecklerville
Chayka’s Grocery
West Hill
Sharrar’s Grocery
Bell Telephone Office Ad Shows Local Business Presence
An editorial notice fragment references Bell Telephone business and editorial offices in Mississippi Valley area, indicating local communication services and business operations. The readable portion notes a Bell office context and local presence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Taft Says “You Just Let That Question Mark Stand”
A Washington rumor claimed Taft would quit the presidential race over ill health. Taft laughed off the piece and told reporters to “let that question mark stand,” leaving his candidacy unresolved and unsettling many supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Washington
Mr. Taft
Taft
Des Moines Plan Sparks Political Debate Across Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes Governor Cummins and Captain Hull on the Des Moines reform, praising the need for active support from both and urging a strong, impartial effort for good government. The Register and Leader shares the call for principled action and timely leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Register and Leader
Cedar Rapids
Hull
Cummins
Cyrenus Cole
Captain Hull
Register
The Blind Senator Nominee Gore Faces Blindness Origin
T P Gore named for U S senator in Oklahoma Democratic primaries is blind since eleven after accidentally shooting out his right eye with an arrow gun. A childhood playmate blinded his left eye with a stone three years earlier. he was a page in the Mississippi Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Gore
United States
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Senate
Legislature
The Blind Orator Addresses Multiple States
He ran for congress in Mississippi and Texas but failed to win election. He delivered stump speeches in Oklahoma and western states since relocating, earning the nickname "the blind orator." He studied law in Mississippi and practiced there and in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Congress
Texas
Oklahoma
Home papers urged for readers outside Des Moines
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes readers beyond Des Moines tire of the capital city papers monopoly on capital region columns. It urges readers to support local home papers with their own news and not pay high prices to Des Moines dailies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls Gazette
Des Moines
United States Frees China From Indemnity Payment
President Roosevelt informs Chinese officials that they will be released from most indemnity payments. The United States states it does not seek war for glory or gain but to protect the honor of the flag and its representatives during the Boxer Uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Kellogg mocks future fools in charity address
In Minneapolis Dr. J. H. Kellogg of Battle Creek Mich warned that in 300 years every American will be an idiot. Critics say the doctor reflects his own view and warn against judging others by himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Minneapolis
J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mich
United States
Kansas Calls for Twenty Thousand to Harvest Wheat
Railroad officials convene to curb the tramp nuisance while Kansas appeals for twenty thousand workers to harvest the wheat crop. The note underscores that lack of effort, not scarcity, keeps men idle as ample jobs with fair pay await labor willing to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa county lands fall in Woodbury value by 300000
The assessor reports Woodbury County land values have declined by about 300000 compared with two years ago. The text hints at issues affecting the county’s property valuations and calls for scrutiny of the local assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Woodbury County
San Francisco Orders Removal Of Twelve Tons Of Limberger Cheese
City authorities order the removal of twelve tons of limburger cheese amid a sanitation drive. The plan to dump the odoriferous stock into the Pacific could insult Japan and affect national dignity, provoking broader political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific
Japan
Czar’s Diamonds Fail to Shield From Threats
A satirical note questions the value of imperial jewels citing the Russian czar’s fear of showing his vast diamond collection. It mocks diamonds as inadequate armor against assassination, suggesting personal protection is better achieved with steel armor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ban on home made label for factory goods under pure food law
The latest ruling under the pure food law forbids factory made goods from using the title home made. This decision ends the practice of presenting mass produced items as home crafted.
Iowa Press Comment in Waterloo Reporter Attacks Cummins
The Waterloo Reporter argues Cummins cannot win the governor’s chair and mocks him as a temporary money source. It questions real motives and suggests replacement by others, dismissing Cummins as useless for political aims.
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Waterloo
Cummins
Allison
Senate
Sam G Sloane of Charles City Strikes for Health
The Cedar Falls Record notes Sam G. Sloane of Charles City has tuberculosis and must seek a different climate. He has been a conspicuous figure for years in the newspaper fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Sam G. Sloane
Charles City
Wenogah a new town on Muscatine Island named Wenogah
Reminiscences note J Scott Richman surveying and platting Wenogah on Muscatine Island east half of section 36 township 76 range 3 west. The Iroquois name signified On the Island and the town is expected to flourish as a community near Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott Richman
Muscatine Island
Wenogah
Muscatine
Second Street
Joseph Williams, Jr
Blindfolded Love Rhapsody Scenes Amid Romantic Climaxes
An old catalog blurb describes an intensely interesting romantic work with dramatic climaxes. Copyright 1906 by the Bobbes Merril Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbes- Merril Company
Death of George Rowland at 73 near city
30 years ago report notes the death of Mr. George Rowland at his residence near the city on Sunday June 17 1877 aged 73. The item mentions G E Tebbets of Muscatine achieving an honor at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowland
G. E. Tebbets
Muscatine
State Univer
Died at Muscatine Mary Baer 23
Notices record the death of Mary Baer aged 23 at Muscatine on June 18 1887. In the same column several gentlemen pledge 25 dollars each to form a boat club. Chas M Hawley has returned from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mary Baer
Chas. M. Hawley
New York
Notable Iowa Journalist’s Health Decline Regretted
The passing note expresses sincere regret from the Iowa journalism community for the breakdown in health of a respected figure, reflecting on his contributions and lasting impact on the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Aunt Belle Tappy in dangerous condition in Virginia report
A Virginia newspaper notes Aunt Belle Tappy is very poorly this week and in a dangerous condition. The Keokuk Gate City mentions the item as a linked cause and effect observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Virginia
Belle Tappy
Iime
Marknight Plucks Wealth Amid Fifth Avenue Tale
A vivid sketch places multimillionaire Marknight moving water from his Fifth Avenue home to his Wall Street office guarded by police. He is described in a diver’s suit, playfully gathering up money others have dropped as part of the scene.
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Fifth Avenue
Wall Street
Marknight
Kansas City and Chicago vie for 1998 GOP convention site
Kansas City and Chicago compete to host the Republican National Convention in 1998. No decision announced yet by Mr. Bryan on the convention location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Chicago
Bryan
President of The Hague conference warns on future wars
The Hague conference president says wars will continue because nations remain human and flawed. He predicts more wars, suggesting human nature will drive ongoing conflict despite efforts toward peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
New fireworks law delays effect until next year
The Iown and firecracker law does not take effect until the first of next year. The upcoming Fourth of July is expected to be the noisiest on record as a kind of farewell celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Gazette
Henry O'Connor
Court House Yard
Wilton
Jacob Butler
Clinton Herald
Weather Forecaster Faces Criticism Over June Article
The Dubuque Times Journal criticizes a weather man for keeping a genuine June article in stock, arguing he was unworthy of forgiveness after the revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Patterson Attack Suspect Named Harry Orchard
The Keokuk Gate City notes that Harry Orchard is identified as the man who struck Billy Patterson, a detail that aligns with prevailing expectations about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate City
Harry Orchard
Billy Patterson
Iowa City Republicans Close In On Hot Campaign Returns
The Iowa City Republican notes a surge in activity mirroring March fervor as party operations ramp up ahead of the upcoming elections. Party lines tighten while volunteers canvass neighborhoods and organize events to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Republican
Burlington Hawkeye June style echoes July heat
A compact local note from Burlington Hawkeye comments on the calendar quirk of naming June as July style and the near overlap with midsummer heat and town rhythm.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Literary Notes The American Babel
A Michigan corner hosts a diverse mix of thirty nations working in harmony. The native-born are outnumbered by foreigners with Cornwall and Finnish miners leading, followed by Irish and many others. Local papers include Weekly Glasnik and Paivalehti. a leading paper runs a Cornish dialect column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Glasnik
Paivalehti
Soumetar
la Sentinelli
Cornwall
Ralph D. Paine
Outing Magazine
Wetter New York by Ellis Parker Butler in American Magazine
The June issue features Ellis Parker Butler’s tale Wetter New York set in 1913 New York with startling photographs. The Flatiron area shows a flooded street scene as an excursion steamer rounds Twenty third Street and yachts and launches fill Broadway. A biz steam yacht appears at Madison Square with its crew aboard riding by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Parker Butler
Tgs” Fame
New York
Flatiron
Twenty-third Street
Broadway
Madison Square
Tthe Tu
Our Men of the Midi in Atlantic Excerpt on Southern Character
The Atlantic article by E. V. Vallandighan discusses the modern Southerner as a blend of English ancestry and tropical climate. It compares Southern ardor and Romantic devotion to English steadiness, citing Jefferson Davis and other figures as embodying these traits. The piece contrasts New England sobriety with Southern warmth and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Vallandighan
Jefferson
John Randolph
Calhoun
Clay
Jackson
Lee
Jefferson Davis
New England
South
Prince John
Cold
Prince Harry the Valiant
Physical Faiigre of Working People Minimized
A short note on factory efficiency highlighting how labor-saving devices reduce physical strain for workers. Elevators and escalators in mills rapidly move employees between floors, while climate control systems improve comfort, reflecting evolving workplace design in modern factories.
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Massachusetts
The Colonel in the Theological Seminary
In the June Atlantic Dr S M Crothers offers an essay where a retired army officer in a divinity school discusses church militancy. He frames a scientific war against Sin and praises church forward movement with the colonel outlining tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Crothers
Helena's Path opens new Anthony Hope serial in July issue
The Woman's Home Companion July prints the opening instalment of Helena's Path by Anthony Hope. The tale promises the romance and adventure familiar from Zenda and Dolly Dialogues, offering a wholesome, lively storm of intrigue for readers familiar with the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hope
Woman's Home Companion
Helena
Edna May Portraits Spotlight Final Stage Portraits
The Red Book Magazine features fourteen art portraits of Edna May, noted as her last theatrical images since she has left the stage forever. The collection highlights early roles and marks the end of her stage career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna May
Red Book
Jay
Miss May
Omega Deal at the Stock Exchange Ends in High Stakes
The narrator joins the frenzied Stock Exchange crowd as Omega’s fate is sealed. Doddridge Knapp, near the railing, confirms safe stock and proxies while the market roils with brokers and millionaires. The narrator contemplates duty and Luella’s fate as the deal nears its possibly ruinous conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stock Exchange
Pine Street
Crand
Omega
Doddridge Knapp
George Decker
Wallbridge
Livermore
Luella
Min
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Medical Authorities
Prominent medical writers and teachers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic catarrhal stomach liver and bronchial conditions. The remedy, containing Black Cherrybark Golden Seal root Bloodroot Stone root Mandrake Queen's root and glycerine extract, is claimed safe without poisons or alcohol. A free booklet of authorities is offered by R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Bartholow
Jefferson Med. College
Hare
Golden Medical Discovery
Omega Stock Battle in the Boardroom Extravaganza
Doddridge Knapp calls five hundred for Omega as Decker and Wallbridge watch a fierce auction unfold. The room buzzes while bids fly and the market trembles with the struggle, recalling Decker’s Chollar victory in seventy three and the tense chase for shares.
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Doddridge Knapp
Omega
Deddridge Knapp
Decker
Wallbridge
Chollar
Kidney Cure Claim Promises Health On Impurities
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy that purports to improve kidney function and cure kidney and bladder diseases. Claims strengthen the whole system and mentions A. W. Morgan at 197 W. Second St. as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
W. Second St
Local Notes From Sweetland and Nearby Visits
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs John Taylor a daughter born June 17. Mrs Mary Smith of Muscatine visiting at Chamberlin home. Rev Brinton leaves for Cripple Creek to visit a brother. Carl Wassman delivered hogs at Muscatine. Miss Susie Weikert of Muscatine visiting Moors home. Mrs Joe Hanley and son James and Miss Mary Robertson of West Liberty visiting Henderson home. Brinton family update from Brighton. Dr Henderson a Muscatine business caller. Nellie Irwin celebrated 19th birthday with friends. Mrs Rob Taylor improving slowly. Funeral for Mrs Nelson attended at Fairport. Shepherd and Fivermuth families attended Children’s Day at Sweetland. Some attended church at New Era and North Prairie. Preston family mourn infant son. Mrs Preston formerly Miss Mable Stanwood. Mrs Schafer visited husband in hospital in Davenport. Little Flord Irwin improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wassman
Muscatine
Susie Weikert
Moors
Joe Hanley
James
Mary Robertson
West Liberty
Henderson
Brinton
Brighton
Ed. Brinton
Baby
Dr. Henderson
Nellie Irwin
Nellie
Rob. Taylor
Ed. Davis
Wedekind
Nelson
Fairport
Charles Shephard
Fivermuth
North Prairie
Sweetland
New Era
Lizzie Martin
Te Strake
Preston
Washington
Mable Stanwood
Schafer
Davenport
Flord Irwin
Masonic and Related Lodges Schedule Note
Mason ic Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M regular meeting first Tuesday evening each month. Washington Chapter No 4 BM stated convocation second Friday monthly. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly in Stein s music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 KT regular conclave third Wednesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. M. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
Local Veterans Groups Admit Visitors on Meeting Nights
G A R Shelby Norman Post 231 meets on the first and third Tuesdays at G A R hall East Second Street Visitors welcome Commander Rebmel Adjutant Schmidt. Muscatine Aerie 815 meets Tuesdays at Fagle Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant Visitors welcome W C Towers W P Breen Sec Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge 76 meets Fridays at 730 PM in K P building Iowa Avenue Visiting brethren invited K L Kember C F L Bibhmeier NK of R and S
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Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
East Second Street
J. M. L. Payne
E. C. Ingraham
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
Elks Hall
Iowa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
H. Johnson Dean
EB. RB
W. W. Richards
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hall
V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Fraternal
Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
A. B. Rebmel
Gus. Schmidt
Muscatine Aerie No
Fagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P
John P. Breen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. P
Kk. L. Kember
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
1. O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
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Expressman
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Snyder
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Madge Ament
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Lillie Biles
Ida Brown
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Anna Cloud
Minnie Deitz
Libbie Green
Ida McDonald
Julia Price
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May Patten
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Aggie Hatch
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Jennie Mette
Imelda Painter
May Walton
Laura Climer
Becca Dobbs
Kate Ewing
Carrie Foulke
Nannie Goldsberry
Lizzie Harris
Jessie Humberger
Francis Hum
Bertie Steere
Charlie Cummins
Will Fulham
Charles Jackson
Charles Jones
Nellie Mayes
Fred Nesper
Benson Sager
Simie Stein
Charles Stocker
Wetter
Richmond
Owens
John Taylor
Mary Smith
Chamberlin
Rev. Brinton
Cripple Creek
Colo
Society
Oo. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No. 95
K. O. T. M. Hall
H. Johnson
Dean
Sachem
M. P. Gof
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Council
F. A A
Shammo
East Second & Aime
Alfred Moore
Prea
E. P. Day
Romona
Emil Krana Sans Milo Smith
Rec
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
American Patriots
Pearl City
Fisch Hall
James McElroy
Louise Maisenbach
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Oracle
Emme Hoefflin
Cora McCoy
UU. UW
Eagle Lodge
Rethren
W. F. Schoenig
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olda" Block
W. E. Ashton
J. A. Leyda
First National Bank
G. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G. Stein
J. R. Reuling
W. E. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Cook, Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
Caspital
P. M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
T. Cook
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