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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued six days a week except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued in eight pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights.
The notice outlines city delivery service by cartier and wellected for a weekly ten cent rate. It also mentions a semi weekly option at one year for a higher amount and an unclear price sequence.
New York office at 140 Nassau Street with Le Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building with Payre and Young in charge.
The Journal lists city agencies and local businesses including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery on Fast 2nd Street and South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W Cc A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka'sa grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery for reader convenience.
A fragmented entry notes a business office in Mississippi Valley undergoing an ownership transfer. The readable parts reference a local office, potential sale, and a municipal or corporate stake, but key names and dates are missing.
The Republican electors of Iowa call a convention in Des Moines on August 1 1906 at 10 30 p m to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general supreme court positions clerk superintendent of public instruction reporter of supreme court and railroad commissioner plus other business. Representation grants one delegate per county and one more per two hundred votes or fraction of one hundred for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. George R Fastabi Des Moines Iowa, rook, Secretary April 17 1906.
The Muscatine city column notes a long campaign for a new post office. Congress approved a 75000 dollar appropriation led by Albert F. Dawson with support from Senator Allison. The bill moves toward conference and final passage, with construction expected next fall and local contractors invited to bid.
The Pure Food Bill gains momentum in both chambers and clears conference. advocates say it curbs adulterated daily foods amid public health concerns sparked by Chicago meatpackings exposé. Opponents warned some cheap products will still exist but must be truthful to claims.
The advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy with 53 years of public use and claims it offers significant relief. It urges readers to obtain a bottle for digestive issues and general stomach comfort.
An old advertisement claims Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters will strengthen the stomach and cure indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness heartburn headaches and poor appetite.
The congressman argued that mail order houses use short weight cans and undersized bottles to undercut home merchants. He urged a standard weight or measure for packages to protect honest canners and local merchants while allowing choice for smaller, lower priced items.
The Waterloo Courier denounces Blythe supporters and the plan to override the Republican will in Iowa. It warns that any committee member aiding the bid will face public exposure and punishment, likening the act to theft.
The Cedar Falls Gazette argues Perkins may win the nomination or push the governor to steal it. It dismisses a dark horse as nonsense and says Cummins alone could win Cummins support, with a proposed compromise to nominate Cummins as a harmony sacrifice.
Discusses potential political shift if Theodore Roosevelt reduces trusts to obey the law. The Washington Press notes Bryan's pressured position and speculates that Roosevelt could monopolize reform, leaving Bryan with little rallying point.
The Creston Advertiser reports bitter preconvention fights in Iowa with both Republican factions accused of rotten acts and a rising view that nominating either top candidate would be a mistake. The Washington Democrat previously doubted renominating the governor but now expects re nomination and re election. The Clinton Herald suggests Democrats control recent county conventions as campaign tactics appear partisan.
The governor still keeps the 72 Polk county delegates unannounced, hoping the delegation remains uncontested until formal announcement is made.
A Cedar Rapids Republican argues Larrabee should speak for himself rather than following others. The quote suggests an anti-railroad governor aim and hints Priscilla’s advice as a potential guide. The remark reflects intra party calibration during Iowa political discourse.
The Marion Register quotes residents awaiting a successor to Senator Allison, arguing that those hoping to fill the seat will face a long wait and a tough transition.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune, a Democratic-leaning paper, reports that intra party conflict among Republicans has intensified beyond easy reconciliation, signaling a lasting partisan rift.
The Atlantic Telegraph notes a new Bryan faction forming within Iowa politics as Republicans in the state align behind a Bryan branding. The report signals fresh party realignment and potential impact on upcoming electoral contests.
The Clarinda Herald notes that positive outcomes may arise from current strife if it accelerates passage of a primary law. The piece frames the political moment as a catalyst for reform driven by the fight over electoral rules.
Philipsburg Montana resident Mary Gregovich recounts typhoid fever caused hair loss and bald spots. After using Newhero's Herpicide prescribed by a doctor, her hair stopped falling out and grew back thick. She notes ongoing dandruff issues but improvement. Sold by leading druggists and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. Send 10c for sample to The Herpicide Co Detroit.
Flora Shhabilion of Columbus City visited over Sunday with Nellie and Grace Gunderson. Epworth League hosts an ice cream social June 30. Mary Chapman from Cedar stayed with sister Mrs A F Abbott. Percy Mayne of Columbus Junction and John Singleton hosted Sunday visit. Nellie Hayden, Wapello, visited Mrs A M Gay. Roxy Singleton visiting grandpa Wm Singleton in Columbus Junction. Next week a large Fourth of July celebration by the band. Eva L Jones and Margaret Buser went to Muscatine for institute. Wilbur Chean and baby Helen returned from Wapello. George Norris and family attended a wedding in Wapello. Campers from Washington fishing near Conelake caught a 52% pound yellow catfish.
East Wapsie June 30. Lou Ingraham and Charlie Templeman of West Liberty visited Glenn and Otto Marsteller Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hawker of Cedar Valley spent Sunday with their son Horace and family. Mr. Hildebrand and Harold Nichols of West Liberty visited W. H. Marsteller Sunday afternoon.
A patent remedy touts $100 value for households with bedwetting children. It claims to cure incontinence at night and arrest the problem for all ages. Sold for $1 at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
In a dim room the Governor reflects on Raoul’s guilt or innocence after the council verdict. Aimee confronts him with moral force, urging a pardon and warning of dishonor. The scene ends with the Governor writing a note to halt the execution as the night wears on.
An old health column argues physical strength hinges on digestion and nutrition. It cites digestion failure causing systemic weakness and cites a testimonial about Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery restoring health, urging readers to request the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser from Dr. R V Pierce, Buffalo.
Sigourney fixes a week with visitors from Des Moines and What Cheer. Youthful Lucile Heaton joins the local calls as families drop by. Republican nominees and township committeemen plan to hold the county convention after last Tuesday’s senatorial gathering.
Ww R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies use of Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation. He states it is a thorough practical remedy and offers his conscientious reference from Hayver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Iowa Central runs a second popular excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis on Saturday July 14 leaving Elrick Junction at 7 52 p m arriving Minneapolis 8 25 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m for 4 50 round trip. Tickets valid to July 17. A tourist sleeper is attached and reservations may be made. See bills or ask agents for details.
The White Collar Line lists steamer service from Muscatine to Rock Island and Davenport on Sundays at 7 30 am with the Helen Blair and on other days with the Columbia. A second route to New Boston Keinchburg Oquawka and Burlington uses the Stelen Blair and the Columbia with morning and evening departures. A moonlight excursion from Muscatine on Saturdays runs 8 pm to 11 pm. The Helen Blair resumes old times after May 20 and before Oct 15. Tickets and particulars available from agents.
Local note lists a round trip to Davenport for Sunday priced at 50 cents. The item appears as a short transit offer with contact shorthand and a timetable reference. Details are limited to the price and destination.
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