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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
3
Local notice outlines business and editorial offices in Mississippi Valley region with telephone listings and contact points for Belly and Bell offices. Details are fragmented but indicate a directory style listing for offices and phones.
The Journal lists agencies across Muscatine area for reader convenience. Stores include Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd Street Morse Washburne's Grocery End of street car track Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Chayka's Grocery Sharrar's Grocery and others in East Hill South Muscatine Kecklerville.
The Y M C A board in Muscatine regrets canceling Senator Robert M. LaFollette's lecture as the final event of the course. It announces a replacement by John T. McCutcheon, Chicago cartoonist, and hopes to boost future success by continuing the course next year with stronger offerings and renewed public support.
The article discusses how Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania would steer Senate actions on railroad rate questions, carrying out President Roosevelt's views. It notes Knox’s rise from attorney general under McKinley to cabinet member under Roosevelt, and his role after Senator Quay's death in 1904.
Governor Pennypacker appointed Knox to the vacant senate seat and the legislature ratified the six year term. Knox, born in Brownsville on May 6, 1853, is a Pennsylvanian lawyer and non politician acclaimed for his scholarship and eloquence. He will influence corporate and railroad policy in national affairs.
The article notes Senator Dolliver’s interview in the Journal asserting shared credit for the railroad rate bill with the Iowa delegation and detailing his position on the Cummins factional quarrel. He endorses Geo. D. Perkins for governor, urged months ago as candidate, and states he would retire from the senate rather than be misinterpreted about his support.
After months of press speculation, news from the Algeciras talks suggests an amicable agreement between Germany and France. A war now seems unlikely, a relief to global markets and the world economy concerned by a wider conflict.
The rate bill took center stage in Washington with vigorous speeches from both sides. Press reports praise Senator Dolliver for a strong defense, portraying him as a capable debater defending the people's rights and Roosevelt administration policy.
James Medill Patterson, named commissioner of public works by Mayor Dunne, resigns in disgust and declares the public system wrong from the ground up. The remark sparks debate on city administration.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach troubles claiming it has restored thousands to robust health for 53 years and urges every sick person to try a bottle without delay.
Advert says Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a main standby for sickly people. It cures sour risings vomiting poor appetite heartburn dyspepsia indigestion constipation colds grippe or malarial fever.
A speaker declares the task of setting the whole thing to rights is too large for one man. He urges stepping back from lone effort and rallying broader support to finish the job.
The legislature recommends upper Mississippi river improvement legislation to Congress and receives hearty public endorsement. Supporters in Muscatine urge river work to start soon, stressing the urgency of improvements for the region.
President Roosevelt messages congress urging a timely review of coal and oil monopolies. He adopts a conservative stance yet notes certain business practices deserve examination.
Congress has recessed and faces pressure to distribute additional public documents to reassure constituents that representatives stand behind transparency and available information.
Burlington moves into the betting stage as residents anticipate the forthcoming city election and its tight contest potentials.
Davenport Times critiques Iowa political discourse noting a pattern of tagging individuals first and then judging them by those labels. The comment reflects concern over partisan labeling influencing public opinion and decision making.
The Estherville Democrat urges praise for Senator Dolliver as both parties recognize his vote against the ship subsidy bill. The remark reflects bipartisan acknowledgment of his stance.
The Fairfield Ledger notes the Iowa general assembly in session is unusually political and persistent in political maneuvering, highlighting ongoing partisan tactics and legislative friction.
The Jefferson Bee states residents demand a primary law and expect its passage soon, either by this legislature, the next, or the following one. It concludes the change is only a matter of time.
The Car roll Herald comments that a good thrashing could be a beneficial asset for the Republican party's health and happiness in the state. The piece implies a strong critique of current political dynamics and the party's prospects.
The Eldora Herald declines to label the governor and his followers as Republicans, asserting that some so called progressive views do not align with good Republican doctrine.
The Webster City Free man-Tribune argues that those who wait to reveal their hand until victory should not receive shoulder straps or honors. It praises men who fight for principle despite dark outlooks, calling them the true worthy.
The Marshalltown Herald predicts the governor will use more diplomatic language in upcoming campaign materials and speeches, despite claims he did not intend to accuse legislators of being bribed by the railway lobby.
The Boone News cautions against trusting United States Senate Democrats on the rate bill citing Iowa Senate Democrats toying with the primary bill. It states a democrat is a democrat and urges careful scrutiny.
The Atlantic Telegraph declines to opine on the Iowa house’s response to the senate passed bill but argues the circle on the ballot should be abolished. It says the symbol has always caused trouble and will continue to do so unless removed.
The Cedar Rapids Republican editorial argues that an investigating committee in Des Moines is unnecessary, expressing a stance on inquiry or oversight within state affairs.
The Manson Journal argues for a primary law to nominate U S senators via direct popular vote. It criticizes committees as ineffective and calls the senate a fossil-filled body serving special interests, urging the people to replace them soon.
The Mt. Ayr Record argues for strong temperance enforcement and criticizes lawmakers for inaction. It warns the liquor lobby prevails, notes timid measures and calls the conflict irrepressible, asserting only tougher laws can curb whisky power.
Leslie's Weekly notes Baltimore rises from the February 1904 blaze with plans totaling about 200 million dollars. Merchants, property owners, residents, and corporations contribute to rebuilding as permits, population, and trade rebound. The Greater Baltimore Jubilee in September 1906 marks the city’s recovery and renewed ambition.
La Sallie A. Maynard argues that New York's constitution bars gambling including pool selling and bookmaking while the Percy Gray law, backed by racing interests, seeks to validate gambling on racecourses. The essay highlights a state racing commission and a five percent commission to agricultural societies as government involvement, and warning on the public morals costs of this partnership.
Discussion of childlessness as a central woman's trial and remedies for infertility. Promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as treatments, noting claimed widespread cures and transparency of ingredients and medical authority behind the products. Emphasizes accessible cures via Invalids' Hotel and Institute in Buffalo under J. Pierce.
Johnny reads his father John C. Winslow’s will after a final bedside moment with his mother and Peggy. The letter urges patience, hard work, and faith in the American working man, while promising a future fortune through trust with a wife or stepmother guiding him. Peggy comforts Johnny as river sunlight shines on their family portraits.
Eliza Shirkey of Norwich North Dakota returned home after a visit of two weeks. Lawrence Beeney and his family moved into the house vacated by Henry Pomeroy. William Beverline attends a township supervisors meeting in Aledo this week. Jas Gritton sold his farm to Kent Harter and moved to near Fort Collins Colorado. He departed for his new home last Tuesday. Della Reading closed her Thornton school for a month’s vacation. Chas and Henry Noble made a business trip to New Boston last Thursday. Henry Hampton delivered hogs at New Boston last Friday. Martin Freise visited Muscatine on business last Monday. Eva Pullen and her brother Walter of Aledo visit their mother Mrs Eb Failer.
John Edgars of Sinois has purchased the Morse farm and moved to Junction, marking a new chapter for the property and its neighboring community.
The Pyramid Drug Co promotes Pyramid Pile Cure with claims of proven relief for piles. A customer letter from John Byrne of New York cites 20 years of suffering ended after using a sample, leading to a purchase. The ad asserts samples lead to sales and offers free samples by mail from Marshall Michigan.
Orono residents report visits and moves including Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols in Brockway, Gene Heath visiting in Quincy, Ike Abbott from Muscatine, and Bill Thompson moving to Fredonia. John Hawkins elected director at Brockway school meeting. attendees at Met calf sale north of Nichols. various trips to Muscatine and Letts. Allie Chapman visiting kin. Billy Morse relocating to a farm northwest of town.
Society cards list MasonIC Iowa Lodge No 2 regular meetings on the first Tuesday evening each month with W M A Scott and Secretary S L Johnson. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M stated convocation second Friday monthly with M E H P W L McCoy and Secretary L Johnson. Webb Council of Neogal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly in the music hall with T L M G D Lezotte and Recorder Johnson. De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave 2nd Wednesday monthly with EB C W H Graf and Lezotte as recorder.
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