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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

3

Official Paper Publication Schedule Note

The Daily Journal prints every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal appears Tuesday and Friday nights with 12 pages.

Daily Journal

Daily and Weekly Subscriptions Offered by Carrier

Daily delivered by carrier and collected for weekly ten cents per week. Daily one year by mail two dollars and fifty cents. Weekly one year one dollar.

Nait

Circulation Claim Among Muscotise Papers Placed High

A boast claims circulation is greater than both Muscotise papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The note emphasizes readership dominance and competitive edge in the local press market.

Representatives directory listing for Marlborough and Chicago offices

Marlborough in charge Frank J. Stillman leads the Weslington area with the New York office at 14 Nassau Street. Le Coste and Maxwell oversee the New York office while Chicago houses Payne and Young in charge at 048 Marquette Building.

Weslington Marlborough Frank J. Stillman New York

Journal Agencies establish distribution points in city

The Journalies lists agency locations for convenient paper pickup. Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery. Extra papers will be available each night at these places for subscribers missed by the carrier.

the Journalies Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sharrar’s South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s

Democratic Convention Divides Iowa Democrats Over Free Silver

At the Des Moines state convention reformists and gold democrats clashed with the latter prevailing by a small margin. M J Wade led the conservative faction as the platform dropped free silver and Bryanism. The victory raises questions about unity and support for the ticket in the forthcoming campaign.

Des Moines M. J. Wade Iowa Kansas City

Davenport Muscatine Suburban Plan Advocated

The article argues for including Muscatine in suburban advertising and planning tied to railroad interests. It suggests the Davenport and Suburban concept be expanded to Davenport and Muscatine Suburban and urges city officials to consider the idea while revising the ordinance.

Muscatine Davenport Davenport and Muscatine

Melon industry bets on bumper Muscatine Island crop

Muscatine Island stands as the world center of melon production and expects to uphold its reputation with a bumper crop this year as favorable weather signals strong yields for the melon industry.

Muscatine Island

Bryan Comments on Iowa Democratic Convention Result

Mr. Bryan has not yet publicly commented on the outcome of the Iowa Democratic convention. Observers expect a statement from the former candidate as delegates and state party leaders assess implications for the race.

Mr. Bryan Iowa

Iowa Democrats Unveil Platform With Time-Limited Scope

Iowa Democratic leaders announce a new party platform that will remain in effect only until the next November elections. The move signals a temporary platform shift ahead of statewide campaigns.

Iowa

Judge Van Wagenen May Face Unlucky Election Winds

A clipped note suggests Judge Van Wagenen feels unlucky as a dust storm passes, with a future outcome likely by next November. The remark hints at political fortune affecting his reputation and prospects.

van Wagenen

Fine Band Concert Delights Muscatine Crowd

A large audience enjoyed a band concert last night as Muscatine residents praised Manager Fiske for providing summer amusement and entertainment.

Muscatine Fiske

Council meeting ends with no notable action

A local council met last night with three Republicans and four Democrats present. No agenda items were advanced and attendees described the session as routine despite public expectations.

Commoner Hints at Next Outburst After Iowa Democratic Convention

The text notes a visit and a triumph at the Iowa Democratic convention with a nod to Bryan and free silver, then warns readers to expect another fresh outburst from the Commoner as events unfold.

Bryan Iowa

Yale Rows Past Harvard With Three Victory Day

Yale showed dominance in rowing by defeating Harvard in all three events on a single day. The victories underscore Yale’s strength in crews and his/her program's continued success against its rival.

Yale Harvard

Iowa Faith in Bryan Overwhelmed by GOP Majorities

A commentary notes Bryan's lack of faith in Iowa politics amid persistent overwhelming Republican majorities recorded annually.

Bryan Iowa

Gover nor Jerry never will be in play here

The speaker dismisses a possible political pairing, stating there is no use thinking about it and that it will never happen. The line hints at imagined or discussed candidates without confirming any actual candidacy.

Jerry

Iowa Corn Prospects Improve as God Favors Crop

Britt Tribune notes June 30 1892 optimism on Iowa corn. Despite smaller first planting June 1 hopes rise for July and August with later plantings likely surpassing 1892 lowa corn. Call to trust in the Lord and Iowa soil amid weather, urging restraint from worry over drought.

Britt Tribune Joseph Iowa

Picks Ups Decorah Republican on Senator Allison

A Decorah Republican note defends Senator Allison against a Saturday Evening Post story that questions his ability to answer direct questions. The editorial likens the wager tale to one from fifty years ago involving Martin Van Buren and argues Allison is cautious yet decisive when needed.

Decorah Allison

Washday Simplified by Iowa Soap Makers Discovery

A household philosophy argues many housewives endure hard work and urges systematizing chores. Iowa soap makers Jas Beach and Sons of Dubuque reveal Peasia soap cleans clothes without boiling, with half an hour soaking loosening dirt and half the usual rubbing, leaving pure whiteness and easing domestic load.

Iowa Jas. Beach & Sons Dubuque

City Council Adjourned Meeting on Davenport and Suburban Railway

The June 25 1993 adjourned city council session in the council chamber led by Mayor McNutt discussed entering the city with the Davenport and Suburban Railway company. J M Kemble spoke for the company presenting a proposed ordinance read in full.

Council McNutt Duffield Engel Riggs Washburn Seller Spaethe Bartemeier Hutchinson Davenport and Suburban Railway Company J. M. Kemble

Muscatine Grants 25 Year Interurban Rail Franchis

The Muscatine city council approves a 25 year franchise to the Davenport and Suburban Railway to build operate and maintain an electric street railway across specified downtown streets from Weed park east to Mulberry Front and Iowa avenues with conditions on rails speed paving maintenance and city oversight including a required written acceptance within 30 days and potential council repealing if unmet.

Davenport and Suburban Railway Company City of Muscatine Muscatine County Iowa Davenport & Suburban Railway Company State of City of Muscatine Weed Park Said Park Washington Street Park Avenue Second Street Mulberry Street Front Street Iowa Avenue Eaid City Ecompany Davenport Spaethe Rock Island Front Mulberry Streets Citizens’ Railway and Light Company Mr. Kemble Alderman Engel Mad Creek East Second Street Kemble Alderman Riggs Engel Riggs Bartemeier Sycamore Street City Hall Champion Hose House M. W. Stapleton West Third Street Ash Street Stapleton J. F. Devitt Cedar Street Logan Street Halstead Excelsior Hose House Washburn Muscatine North & South R. R. Co Musserville Aaron Plum Fulham Avenue McNutt Ald J. W. Riggs F. A. Duffield Robert Seiler John A. Bartemeier Ald. Engel Seiler Frank Nelson Second and Third Streets Clifford & Son Paul Loveless Mark Loveless J. Loveless E. L. Graham H. Miller Carl & Rider Church & Mc Church & Mc.Kean, G. H. Weisse, J. W. Samuels G. B. Samuels Townsend & Co Phil J. Mackey M. N. Bond People’s Meat Market Citizens Ry. & Lt. Co H. H. Morgan J. W. Richardson Frank Maurath J. W. Richards A. C. Magee G. N. Freyermuth D. McCurdy J. C. Wilson Umscheid & Setler D. C. Berntheisel H. F. Barnard H. Wasserman Ben E. Lilly Geo. W. Keckler J. L. Pentzer C. P. Malone C. Otto & Sons J. A. Stephens C. O. McBride W. Tuellen Terry & Wilson A. Grossheim Joseph Wier A. G. Whittaker James Henretty H. W. Huttig E. P. Day F. O. Black T. C. Clark L. V. Bodman W. D. Burk Fred Watson H. G. Schoenig S. R. McElhany F. Giesler John Freyermuth Hinkel @& Flannery McBride & Cope

Anamosa Woman Accused in Slace Swindle Case

Anamosa residents report a woman facing allegations in a local swindle case described as the slace scheme. Authorities are reviewing incidents and potential victims as the inquiry continues.

Excursions to Boston Offered by Nickel Plate Line

Nickel Plate routes announce trips to Boston June 25 to 27 and July 1 to Sth with low rates and liberal return limits. Details at City Ticket Office 111 Adams St and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Chicago.

Sth Nickel Plate Road City Adams St Union Auditorium Annex Chicago

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