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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1907

Page

3

Representatives at New York and Chicago Offices

New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young as in charge.

Advertising Rates for Daily Journal Subscriptions

Terms outline delivery and pricing for The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal. Daily issues arrive each evening except Sunday with carrier delivery. weekly 10 cents. Subscriptions: daily by mail for 3.00 per year, semi weekly 1.50 per year.

Daily Journal

Journal Agencies list for city readers

The Journal prints a directory of local agencies serving readers in East Hill South Muscatine West Hill and surrounding areas. It names Clay Kneese Grocery Morse Washburn's Grocery Chayka's Grocery Busch's Drug Store and other stores including Fast 2nd Et and Hershey venue for convenient access.

East Hill Clay Kneese South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s W. C. A. Busch’s Hershey Kecklerville Chayka’s West Hill Sharrar’s Gravity

Local Telephone Offices Listing Fragment

A fragmented OCR snippet lists Bell telephone business offices and a Mississippi Valley reference with unreadable dates or addresses. The readable items indicate telephone office locations or designations for the Bell system in a regional context.

Bell Fell Mississippi Valley

Col Harvey's Europe Visit Sparks Munchausen Claims

The piece mocks Col Harvey for praising Roosevelt to Europeans while asserting unsupported views on socialists anarchists and European rulers. It ridicules his contradictions claiming he inflates praise for Roosevelt and misstates impact on American and European politics.

George Harvey Europe America Harvey Roosevelt Ananias Club White House Theodore Roosevelt Col. Harvey Colonel Harvey

Col Harvey Feared Suffering Brain Storm

The notes suggest Col Harvey is thought to be experiencing a brain storm, with the writer urging that the matter be treated seriously rather than as mere literature. The tone implies concern for his health and judgment.

Col. Harvey

Horse flesh values rise as auto craze grows

State officials review last assessment returns revealing horse flesh averages near 39.00 with Van Buren at 92.52 and Woodbury at 39.41. If horses are used as a valuation standard, Woodbury county’s assessed value would drop by over 300000 dollars due to this trend.

van Buren Woodbury County

Takeoff of Pullman Palace Car Company Noted

The piece argues a rare improvement in the Pullman Palace Car Company surge benefiting the poor while the rich are blamed for past oppression. It claims price gouging is avoided when the less affluent pay standard fares and tips are given, unlike others.

Pullman Palace Car Company

Walsh Predicts Bright Future for Independence League

Charlie Walsh speaks in a rosy interview about the Independence League, calling it Hearst property and predicting great things. Yet his Bryan campaign predictions are recalled, dampening credibility.

Charlie Walsh Independence League W. R. Hearst Mr. Walsh Bryan

Ohio man marries on forty one cents divides opinion

An Ohio man wed for forty one cents fueling debate whether he showed bravery or foolishness. Some recall a tale of a man who claimed he could nearly support himself with a wife helping him.

Ohio

Des Moines Plans Proceed With Commissioner Selection

The article notes that Des Moines will choose proper men to serve as commissioners for the new plan. It suggests officials may differ little by plan, but hopes the right type will be chosen for the initial trial.

Des Moines

Des Moines Mission Sparks Sensational Fits at Revival

Mrs Ladd leads a Des Moines revival stirring sensational reactions among listeners. Spectators unable to contain themselves fall into fits or hysterics as the audience reacts to the preaching.

Des Moines

Board settles architect as courthouse project moves forward

The board of supervisors picks an architect and speeds the courthouse plan before the post office project advances, signaling rapid construction progress under government oversight.

Board of Supervisors Sam

Government to Probe Shoe Trust in Kansas City Journal

The Kansas City Journal says the government will investigate the shoe trust and suggests this may be the final probe. The report frames the move as a major step in scrutinizing pricing and business practices.

Shoe Trust Kansas City Journal

No clear event headline found in provided text

The provided snippet discusses a controversial suggestion to trade the Philippines to the Japanese as payment for perceived outrages in San Francisco, reflecting wartime rhetoric without a specific incident, date, or identifiable source. The fragment lacks concrete people, organizations, or actions to date.

Philippines San Francisco

Iowa Press Comment on Des Moines Campaign and Civic Leadership

The Fort Dodge Messenger defends Capt. Hull against criticism of his Des Moines campaign course and links it to Gov. Cummins. The Nevada Representative questions citywide voting and officer selection under a new Des Moines system. The Davenport Times warns states must push vigorous policy to curb federal centralization. The Oskaloosa Herald rules out Maj. Lacey opposing Senator Allison.

Fort Dodge Hull Des Moines Cummins Pennsylvania Ingham Nevada Davenport Times Maj. Lacey Allison Oskaloosa Herad

Haywood case weighs evidence after Orchard witness stand

Those who suspended opinion while Harry Orchard testified will now judicially weigh the evidence presented in support of Haywood.

Davenport Harry Orchard Haywood

Washington Democrat Ponders Why People Get Along With Little Work

A Washington Democrat remarks that many people manage life with minimal effort, noting it as a wonder to onlookers and reflecting on social attitudes of productivity. The quote underscores debates over labor and economic pragmatism.

Washington Democrat

Italian drunkard terrorizes train with revolver on rails

A male traveler described as an Italian drunkard caused a disturbance on a railroad train using a revolver. He became conspicuous due to absinthe use while the incident drew attention from fellow passengers and rail staff.

Marshalltown

Reminiscences and Community Notices Across Decades

A collage of local notes recalls accidents from 50 years ago and road repairs needed on northeast routes. It covers 40 30 and 20 year marks with marriages licenses births deaths and Fourth of July program details in Muscatine and nearby areas.

John Roth M. Block Mad Creek Isett Road van Patten Muscatine Hanna Des Moines Good Templars G. N Frank Mahin G. W. van Horn Esa

Blinded Hearts in a Tense Late-Nite Romance

A censored excerpt from an early 1906 romance novel details a dramatic blindfolded scene and a climactic romantic moment. Published by Bobbs-Merrill Company, the passage reflects the era's stylistic emphasis on intense emotion and suspense.

Midnight Ride Through Wind and Mystery

In a stormy San Francisco street scene the narrator follows a guide to the Merchants' Exchange, enters a hack, and senses a hidden presence in the carriage. Suspense builds as the Unknown or an agent may be nearby, prompting uneasy reflections and a spoken greeting of the evening.

Montgomery Street California Street Merchants’ Exchange Palace Hotel

Mystery Surfaces as Mrs Knapp Reveals The Protector

In a storm, Mr Dudley encounters Mrs Knapp who utters a heartfelt request for forgiveness. The exchange uncovers a hidden identity and leaves Dudley shocked as the revelation suggests Mrs Knapp may be the boy's protector.

What Do They Cure Dr Pierce Medicines Golden Medical Discovery

The piece extols Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a potent blood purifier tonic with mucous surface healing action and favors nasal throat bronchial stomach bowels and bladder. Favorite Prescription is said to build strength regulate womanly functions subdue pain and restore vigor in overworked women. Pellets aid digestion and bile flow.

Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

The Mystery Deepens On The Stormy Wharf

Mrs Knapp presses for details after a murder in the alley leaves Henry Wilton dead. They seek clues from a cryptic slip as they board a tug for the bay amid wind and dark waters. The storm lights flicker on phosphorescent waves as they sail toward answers.

Mrs. Knapp

The Map and the Summons on a Stormy Passage

Mrs Knapp studies a diagram and jumble of letters aboard a tossing boat. She confirms a partial match to a summons received the same evening and hints at a new destination marked on the map. The scene ends with a note that the tale continues.

Excursion to Minneapolis and St Paul by M N S Ry

Excursion offered to Minneapolis and St Paul via the M N S Railway connected with the Iowa Central on Saturday July 20. Round trip five dollars with train schedule from Muscatine at 5 50 pm and other stops to Elrick for through Iowa Central connection arriving Minneapolis 8 25 am and St Paul 9 00 am. Tickets on sale July 20 good until Tuesday evening July 23. Sleeping car with double berth available for an extra one dollar and four cents. Reservations via agents. contact G B Birch Muscatine or A B Cutts Minneapolis for details.

Minneapolis St. Paul G. B. Birch Muscatine Iowa A. B. Cutts

Notice to Trim Trees as City Demands

All property owners with shade trees in front of premises must trim to a height of 10 feet above the sidewalk as per city ordinance. If not complied within five days, the city will trim the trees and charge the owners. By order of the city council City Marshal M J Flannery Muscatine June 28 1907.

M. J. Flannery Muscatine

California Excursions for Educational Convention

The Iowa Central Ry offers round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles from June 22 to July 5, 1907, at one fare for the round trip. Travel via any direct route there and return via any other direct route with stopover privileges. Details at local agents or 4 B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.

National Educational Association Los Angeles Cal Iowa Central Ry San Francisco B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Muscatine Mayor Bans Explosives Citywide

The mayor prohibits shooting explosives or firearms on Muscatine sidewalks streets and public places except July 4. Violators face prosecution under state law and city ordinances with dynamite crackers banned at all times. Police are authorized to arrest offenders.

City of Muscatine State of Iowa City of Muscatine J. Asthauer

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