Lane and Throop Journal Staff Credits
W. L. Lane is listed as publisher and F. D. Throop as managing editor in the newspaper masthead.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
3
W. L. Lane is listed as publisher and F. D. Throop as managing editor in the newspaper masthead.
Daily home delivery in the city by carrier with weekly 10 cent rate and annual mall option. One year by mail 3.00. Semi weekly one year 1.50.
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Vershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
A fragmentary OCR snippet references a business office and an editorial office at Bell with scattered letters and numbers, indicating an unclear heading or internal note without a coherent event or names.
Sworn statement shows total circulation figures for May 1905 with multiple counts around 5,300 copies for the Muscatine Journal. Publisher W L Lane attests to the accuracy, listing circulation across various editions and dates.
The death of General Maximo Gomez in Havana marks the loss of a colorful figure hailed as the father of Cuba. Born in 1826 in Bani Santo Domingo, Gomez served in the Dominican army before aiding Cuban independence and rising as a renowned guerilla commander.
A historical portrait of Gen. Maximo Gomez detailing his Cuban led revolts from 1873 onward, military roles in Honduras and South America, collaboration with Maceo, exile, and return to Cuba. It covers his deposition in 1899 over US funds, later honors, 1903 gift, health struggles, and his final public appearance in Havana praising the United States.
Treasury data indicate a temporary improvement with a July to June period showing receipts exceeding outlays by about 5.5 million. The eleven and a half month deficit sits near 31 million, down from late May estimates, with projections pointing to potential reductions to the mid twenty millions by June 30 as spending slows.
An advertisement touts Dr. A W Chase's Ointment as an absolute cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles with a money back guarantee. A testimonial from Casper Walton laborer Michigan City Indiana claims relief after trying the product sold 50 cents a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. The rest is a clipped economic editorial noting fiscal balancing and deficit reduction proposals for the coming year urging expenditure curtailment where possible while preserving military outlays.
Cottagers on Geneva Island will postpone their annual opening about six weeks due to the latest weather bureau forecast. The report indicates prolonged cold and unsettled conditions requiring a longer closure to ensure safety and proper preparations.
Officials warn Muscatine motorists continue speeding and risk deadly crashes. Police urge stricter adherence to limits to prevent fatalities and protect pedestrians and residents.
A provocative quip notes weeks have passed since the storm lid was nailed down, yet rain remains persistent. The remark implies ongoing weather concerns and the public’s skepticism about the city’s flood control.
The city labor dispute persists as Mr. Shea steps aside, leaving the cause in capable hands from his viewpoint. The move signals ongoing momentum for the strikers and maintains the protest’s trajectory amid ongoing tensions.
The exercise proves costly but valuable for training, offering soldiers a rough sense of the realities of war and the financial commitment involved.
Kaiser Wilhelm attempts a bold speed stunt by racing a car against an express train. He does not win, but the display showcases bold, versatile driving and public spectacle surrounding the challenge.
W J Bryan appeared in Muskogee as he gears up a renewed Democratic organizing drive. Local supporters gathered as he outlined fresh campaign efforts and party strategy.
A terse remark notes time's dwindling importance as Pennsylvania and Lake Shore press agents make conflicting assertions regarding current events.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues misrule arises when elected officials fail to honor campaign pledges once in office. It says voters hold sole responsibility for government, and corrupt or careless constituencies allow faulty officials to remain.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues Iowa relies too much on corn and urges diversity in farming. It says one crop risks business health, calling for more cattle and special crops to anchor the state if corn fails. It notes merchants, bankers, and manufacturers adjust to corn winds.
The Waterloo Reporter argues for a registry tax on Iowa mortgages to curb partnership temptations with nonresidents. It says nonresident mortgage owners should contribute to public revenues rather than relying on in state residents. The paper hopes the next Iowa assembly revises revenue laws accordingly.
The Des Moines Capital argues against foreign money loaners and municipal ownership in urban utilities. It warns that placing control in what it calls looters and buccaneers would doom public services and violate citizens' rights.
The Dubuque Telegraph suggests Dubuque as a suitable site for a peace conference noting its beauty. The Burlington Gazette proposes Burlington as an alternative, offering the city hall as a possible meeting space.
The Atlantic Telegraph notes a key outcome from the road law passage and repeal agitation. It says the effort created broad interest in roads, spurred approval of the law, and made the public eager for better highways across Iowa.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports Judge Wade is groomed as the Democratic nominee for governor. The Boone Republican argues after his earlier party service another candidate should step forward.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune warns that the public must stay engaged on the railroad rate question. It says if the interested parties lose enthusiasm for a fair deal, others will not push the matter forward.
Excerpt notes the earth losing heat into space and a cold future. It envisions the final human survivors in deep earth galleries and laboratories, where metallic shafts provide air as the globe freezes and life dwindles.
The piece discusses the elbow sleeve as a rising fashion novelty in 1920s style. It notes full sleeves remain viable but highlights shorter sleeves on coats, blouses, and dresses with lace or mousseline frills, adding a dressy air to garments.
Instructions from Pearson's Magazine for July explain practical underwater undressing. It details removing a coat by treading water and tossing it aside, and handling boots one at a time by pressing the heel with the other foot. It then covers freeing trousers by back swimming and quick belt release, followed by paddling and shaking legs to shed fabric.
A June Recreation note praises amateur photography with pocket cameras. It argues that focusing on fieldwork with pocket editions reveals artistic possibilities often overlooked, urging enthusiasts to expand beyond quick snapshots to capture the landscape’s edges and hidden corners.
In a tense royal scene, Golovkin crowns Charlotte as the Russian throne’s successor while Peter watches with grave pride and looming decree. Alexis struggles with duty as the tsar orders urgent rapid departure for protection and a prepared escort to Petersburg through Thorn.
The New Word graft rises from slang to common usage in recent years. Dictionaries from 1899 to 1903 interpret graft as grafting shoots or skin, but contemporary publications use graft as a standard term without quotation marks.
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