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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1907

Page

3

Representatives of New York and Chicago Offices Named

New York Office at 140 Nassau Street is headed by La Coste and Maxwell while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building is managed by Payne and Young.

Rates and delivery options for The Daily Journal

The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 30 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily delivery in-city by carrier and weekly collection is 10 cents. Mail rates: daily one year $3.00. semi-weekly one year. ose BO.

Daily Journal

Journal Agencies List for City Readers

The Journal notes street level agencies in the city for reader convenience. Listings include Mast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street South Maccatine Morse Washburns Grocery End of Street Car Track W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey Venue Kecklerville Chaykas Grocery West Hill Sharrars Grocery.

Telephones and Bell Office Access at Editorial Desk

Fragmented OCR notes indicate Bell telephone access in the business office and editorial area of Mississippi Valley operations with a focus on office connectivity and central contact points. The text shows partial addresses and control codes suggesting limited lines or internal extensions.

Iowa State Bar Meeting in Davenport Promises Notable Program

The Iowa State Bar association meeting in Davenport draws broad attention with a distinguished program. Hannis Taylor will deliver the principal address on the English constitution, while Congressman Smith discusses national authority and local self rule amid San Francisco school issues. Senator Crossley and Senator Saunders tackle primary law and parole, Taft on criminal enforcement, Newberry on pure food law, and Towner on reformatories. The conference is expected to attract wide public interest and debate.

Iowa State Bar Association Davenport Des Moines Register and Leader State Bar Association Mobile Ala Hannis Taylor Hallam Taylor Congressman Smith San Francisco Smith Japan Taft Cullen Judge Smith Mason City Iowa Crossley Saunders Newberry Towner

Iowa teachers near full pay in coming years

The text argues Iowa teachers deserve higher salaries, noting current wages are too low and causing a statewide teacher shortage. It contends a strong educational system fuels growth and prosperity and that paying starvation wages harms this effort.

Iowa

Boston preacher predicts end of devil's reign in eight years

A Boston preacher prophesies the devil's reign ending in eight years and questions what will become of Billy Sunday when that time arrives. The remark hints the preacher's wish may drive the claim.

Boston Billy

Illinois judge strikes down ban on remarriage within year

An Illinois judge declares the law forbidding divorces from remarrying within one year unconstitutional. The ruling raises questions of legality and propriety in the handling of legacy marital statutes.

Illinois

Unwise haste in marriages draws caution from critics

A discussion cites a profound failure in a first marriage and argues that those responsible are unlikely to show better judgment in a second union. The remarks reflect concern over impulsive matches and the need for慎慎 consideration before committing again.

Roosevelt would Run Again if Securing Southern Vote

John Temple Graves cites Roosevelt at the Jamestown exposition asserting he would run again if he could secure a single southern state vote. The remark implies breaking the solid south is essential for any other Republican to win.

John Temple Graves Roosevelt South

Kansas Editor Holds Line on Paper Price Amid Rising Costs

A Kansas editor refused to raise his paper price despite higher production costs. When asked why, he recounted a minister who declined a salary increase, saying he could barely collect what was promised and would give up in despair if raised.

Kansas

A Lazy Man Is a Nuisance Any Time or Place

The remark notes a man who leaves snow and ice on walks in winter also lets his lawn grow into weeds in summer. It argues that laziness is a nuisance regardless of season or setting.

Winemakers Versus Wine Drinkers Noted by Journal

The Kansas City Journal contrasts winemakers relief from troubles without bromo seltzer with a remark that there is a wide gap between those who make wine and those who drink it.

Bromo Seltzer The Kansas City Journal

Dougherty and Tate Visit Upend Strawberry Beds

The Peoria Transcript Herald notes both Dougherty and Tate in town prompting residents to take in strawberry beds overnight for protection.

Peoria Transcript Herald Dougherty Tate

New Dress Shade Oatmeal With Cream Trim Debuts

The new shade for ladies dress goods is oat meal. To stay strictly up to date it should feature cream trimming.

Taft Mocked as Weakling in Charter Oak Time

The Charter Oak Times ridicules Taft calling him a weakling. It mocks his stamina suggesting he cannot travel, speak at every station, or endure multiple banquets daily without dyspepsia and urges seeking a different man for the head of government.

Taft Charter Oak Times Attr

Public servants and retirement age debate in house

The writer questions Major Lacey's stance on extending retirement age for military leaders. He asks why no bill was introduced to extend service years for aging chieftains, noting they must leave active duty while still old.

Waterloo Courier

Hughes Praised by Bryan Amid Republican Candidacy Mention

The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Governor Hughes as a Republican candidate after whom Mr. Bryan has pursued with sharp critique. It suggests genuine Republican traits in Hughes as Bryan praises other democrats’ reform streaks in Republican ranks.

Cedar Rapids Hughes Mr. Bryan Bryan

Governor Prepares Tariff Key in Senate Campaign

The Coon Rapids Enterprise says the governor intends to base his bid for the Senate largely on tariff policy. It notes his Pittsburg speech already makes tariffs the leading issue and argues this will likely secure or seal his defeat.

Coon Rapids Enterprise Pittsburg

La Follette Sees No Roosevelt Renomination Needed

Senator La Follette will not question President Roosevelt's sincerity in declining renomination. He believes Roosevelt has reasons suggesting no renominating action is necessary.

Sioux City la Follette President Roosevelt Roosevelt

Roosevelt at Hague Conference Cheers Highlight Confusion

The Jefferson Bee remarks on Roosevelt as a world conundrum. It notes Hig was the only name cheered at The Hague peace conference, with potential louder cheers if it were a war conference. The quote emphasizes irony and amusement.

Roosevelt Jefferson Bee Hig Hague

Chicago doctor warns on gargle after every fifth kiss

A Chicago physician advises gargling after every fifth kiss to prevent throat irritation though he cautions the method may disrupt balance and will be carefully weighed by the patient.

Chicago

Where to Apply the Shingle Editorial Note

The Waterloo Reporter laments corn weather and questions proper shingle placement in a light editorial about home upkeep and seasonal conditions.

Keokuk Gate City Waterloo

Telegraphers Strike Spreads From San Francisco to Major Cities

The telegraphers strike that began in San Francisco threatens to broaden to other large cities with the city described as a testing ground for the movement.

Clinton Herald San Francisco

Marion Republican Discusses Next Tariff Revision

A Marion Republican note argues that tariff revision is certain and will impact policy. The piece reflects on economic concerns and political expectations surrounding upcoming fiscal changes.

Marion

Kidney Liver and Bowels Health Claim Ad

Mr S B Holden of Grand Rapids Michigan reports long standing sluggish liver constipation and inactive kidneys. After using Dr A Chase Kidney Liver Pills he notes rapid relief of organ inactivity and would not be without them. 25c a box at dealers. Write for a free sample Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.

S. B. Holden Cass Ave Grand Rapids Mich Dr. A Chase A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo, N. Y

Dingley Law Changes Likely Minimal Says Davenport Times

The Davenport Times reports Senator Foraker believes changes will be few and still labeled the Dingley law. He argues the country remains stubborn for not agreeing with him on the Brownsville affair.

Dingley Davenport Foraker Brownsville

Falk decision unsettles Des Moines capital politics

Des Moines reports show Governor Falk undecided on future path between presidency or a United States Senate seat from Missouri, creating uncertainty in state politics.

Des Moines Falk United States Missouri

Vassar Student Jumps Fence Four Feet Ten Inches

The Keokuk Gate City jokes that the mouse involved was unusually ferocious after a Vassar girl reportedly cleared a fence four feet ten inches high.

Keokuk Gate

Twain’s London remarks draw laughs during entertainment tour

Davenport Times notes that Mark Twain is entertaining London audiences and hints Londoners may laugh at his remarks once he returns home. The item captures a light cultural moment without detailing specifics.

Davenport Mark Twain

Day Named to First Class of Chautauqua Tractions

Sioux City Journal notes Chancellor Day has been placed into the initial Chautauqua traction class, marking an inaugural recognition within the program.

Sioux City Journal

Political squabbles shape views in Osage and Iowa City

The Osage News laments that the itch for office makes cowards of many otherwise courageous men while the Iowa City Republican argues corn runs small in Iowa climate, implying strong regional sentiment and political rhetoric.

The Osage News Iowa Iowa City

Rockford Register Notes Senate Seat Topic in Heat

The Rockford Register comments that the sen atorship becomes a trying subject for hot weather discussions, reflecting public interest and debate during warm days.

Rockford Register

Blinded by romance and daring climaxes

A literary item notes an intensely interesting fee with highly romantic see climaxes. The piece is copyrighted in 1906 by the Bobbs Merril Company.

The Bobbs- Merril Company

Presidential dope sheet reads like steeplechase odds

The New York Press releases a presidential dope sheet with odds on candidates led by Roosevelt and La Follette, noting Hughes vetoes a two cent fare bill and doubting Cannon as a strong second choice. The column treats politics like a betting race with named figures and implied outcomes.

New York Press White House Roosevelt Hughes LaFollette Belmont-Ryan Shaw Iowa West Cannon Wisconsin

Excursion to Iowa River Pleases Local Citizens

Reminiscences 50 years back recount a M and O excursion to Iowa River with many riders. The special train carried Farnam and Reid from Washington, and Farnam predicted Washington grading to finish in about 60 days. Also notes a 30 year old storm causing fruit loss and hail damage nearby with fences swept away.

Iowa River Messrs Farnam Reid Washington W. H. Marshall Pliny Fry Claus Koll Kecklerville Flat

Murder, Death and a Dark Conspiracy Unfold

In a fevered scene, Mother Borton warns the narrator of imminent danger and a looming murder. She names Black Dick as Henry Wilton’s killer but implicates a deeper mastermind. The room descends into terror as she foreshadows doom and a vast conspiracy drawing near.

Mother Borton Henry Wilton Tzainst Black Dick Dearie Mother Barton Barkhouse

Dark mission to rescue a prisoner at the Den

In a tense night scene Corson and I prepare a stealth assault to free a captive. We enter the Den, a brick two story refuge for enemies, using shadow and surprise as five men and a police officer inch upward.

Corson Mother Borton Carson Davis Street Sor

Narrow Escape From Poisoning Cited to Constipation

Mrs Young of Clay City New York escaped poisoning due to constipation. Dr Kings New Life Pills cured her with 25 sets sold by Havercamps Prescription Drug Store.

Local Notes Highlight Edna Carl and Community Visits

Miss Edna Carl returns to Lone Tree after visiting Miss Erna Meyer. Miss Lizzie O Leary leaves for Cedar Rapids after a week at home. Mrs. Wm Timmerman returns from Muscatine with sister Herm an Husen staying briefly. Miss Minnie Hauri closes a successful term in No. 7 with a picnic and program. Alfred Wiese spends Sunday in Lone Tree. Local youths attend West Liberty band concert. Several families host gatherings. plans announced for Clara Buline and Elmer Stock marriage at the Buline home Wednesday at five.

Lincoln Edna Carl Lone Tree Erna Meyer Lizzie O'Leary Cedar Rapids Wm. Timmerman Muscatine Herman Husen Minnie Haur No. 7 Alfred Wiese West Liberty Mabel Crafton Minnie Erna Hauri Emma Burr Leona Timmerman Clara Buline Elmer Stock

New Baseball Rule Affects Muscatine Batsmen

A 40 year old rule states that if a batsman hits on a ball with one ball called, no base may be made on that hit. If two balls have been called, no base may be advanced. If three balls are called, more than one base may be taken by any baserunner, and the batsman earns one base in that case.

Muscatine

Runaway Crash In Muscatine Roots Family and Local Deaths

June 26 Sunday reports Henry Hartman of South Muscatine and two children injured in a buggy runaway crash. Mrs Anna Geaser and daughters Nona Ida, killed in Salina cyclone formerly of Muscatine. Journal notes Joseph A Pearson sudden death from heart failure. Hoopes home Iowa avenue hosts Thursday family reunion.

Henry Hartman South Muscatine Anna Geeser Nona Ida Salina Kan Muscatine Joseph A. Pearson Hoopes Iowa Avenue

I Was Alone With Darkness And The Dead

A stark reflection of solitude amid a grim setting. The line evokes isolation in the face of death, suggesting a lone observer confronting mortality and emptiness without aid or escape.

A Summer Day

Lorana W. Sheldon’s poem in the July Metropolitan Magazine portrays day’s advance toward night with vivid imagery. It contrasts reluctance and longing as sunlight floods hills and lakes, ending with peace and rest and the promise of dawn.

Lorana W. Sheldon Metropolitan Magazine

Treasure of a Heart Amid Sunset Dreams

A speaker contemplates following a sunset to find riches on shore or in distant dreams. He imagines pirates’ chests and sunlit seas, but chooses the wiser lure of love’s eyes over material treasure. Poetic reflection from the July Bohemian.

Wood Craft July Issue Highlights Cabinet Makers Patterns

July Wood Craft features articles on plant manufacturing desks, sectional bookcases, fing devices and furniture design for export. It covers curved edge stave columns, machine knives, patternmaker shop kinks, finishing room practice, bevel gears, pulleys, planer overhauls, shop training, timbers and veneer production from domestic woods, a collapsible trestle, and more.

Gardner Printing Co Cleveland Ohio

Vacation Tours Offer Low Excursion Rates This Summer

The Iowa Central By offers reduced excursion rates for summer travel to eastern resorts and western states including Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31 1997 with liberal stopovers and flexible routes. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.

Iowa Central By Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming South Dakota A. B. Cutts Minneapolis

The Summer Vacation Outing Preview

A nostalgic item previews July magazine content with notes on anticipation preparation packing station departure and a final realization as readers await the next issue. The brief mentions a July edition of From The Outing azine.

Masonic and Allied Bodies Schedule in Mason City Iowa

Society cards list regular meeting times for Masonic Lodge No 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 B and M Webb Council Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 with meeting day details and officers names in Mason City Iowa locales. W L Johnson L Johnson G D Legotte L Johnson Graff Lesotte appear as secretaries and recorders for the groups with stated convocations and conclaves.

Iowa A. W. Scott Washington W. H. McCoy L. Johnson Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters Stein Music Hall G .D. Legotte T. L. M. L. Johnson DE Molay Commandery No G. D. Lesotte W. H. Graff

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