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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
Citizens are urged to attend the Muscatine school caucus at the courthouse this evening to nominate a ticket for Monday’s election. The note emphasizes selecting men of integrity and business competence to manage public funds and uphold the city’s strong school system.
The piece extols the late Speaker Henderson of Iowa as a paragon of public virtue praising his memory and the high value of his service to the country. It contrasts graftmongering others with Henderson's exemplary character and urges his life to serve as a lesson for future generations.
Commander S H Harper of the Iowa department G A R recalls Col. David B. Henderson's brave service in the Civil War and public life. A message reports his death and urges mourning drapes for thirty days to honor his courage, justice for comrades widows and orphans, and loyalty to the nation.
A Nashville gathering drew nearly 4 000 delegates from 650 colleges for the twentieth anniversary of the student volunteer movement. John R Mott announced the spread to 1 000 institutions with 12 600 students in mission classes and over 80 000 dollars raised for missions last year. The event pledged close to 100 000 dollars in minutes for five years and highlighted scholars turning to ministry and service through Y M C A leadership.
An advisory contrasts milk with whiskey and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil formulation. It cautions against confusing emulsion with alcohol and urges doctors to avoid whiskey as a substitute for cod liver oil. Authored by Scott & Bowne of New York.
In a fresh interview W. R. Hearst declares he is a democrat yet implies the party and its ranks lack cause for pride. He hints at disillusionment with party direction without detailing specific reforms or criticisms.
A New York weather sharp predicts terrible cyclones and tornadoes for the west and southwest this spring. If he is not any more reliable than the average run of weather prophets no one will need to dig any cyclone cellars yet awhile.
A memo notes efforts by Japanese war officials to fashion longer legged soldiers, with one suggestion that they recruit through American trusts to achieve the desired height.
The Iowa Press Comment notes Senator Dolliver previously faced criticism for inactivity on rate legislation. It credits him with driving a favorable House bill report, emphasizing his constituent representation and predicting his unanimous re election with Cummins supporters behind him.
The Mason City Globe Gazette criticizes the Lyon Democratic amendment as an injustice. It notes the Cummins contingent voting largely for it as a sop to gain Democratic votes. After surrendering the square deal, Democratic members voted against the Crossley bill, signaling strong opposition.
The Car roll Herald denounces a populist tirade aimed at stirring class conflict. It compares it to Bryanism of 1896 and 1906, insisting no speaker who uses such tactics merits respect or support for their cause.
The Des Moines Register and Leader cautions Mr Rankin that he is overreacting to the defeat of his state marshal bill and advises consulting advocates of woman suffrage to learn how to accept periodic defeats with a smile.
The Dubuque Times reports the Iowa senate passes the Garst bill aiming to restrict Sunday amusements amid widespread defiance of existing laws in every county.
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune notes Mr. Funk may struggle to secure a unanimous vote in Dickenson County, joking perhaps he cannot deliver the county like merchandise.
In this passage the speaker declares his self made rise from boot black to power broker. He rejects humble origins and asserts an aggressive, public persona shaping his fame through広告 and bold business moves. He confronts Henry Roebuck in a power play over coal mines and a self promoted leadership role.
A first person recollection of how finance leaders and media powers shaped public faith. The narrator portrays himself as a trusted financial adviser to the masses, contrasting himself with the alleged bucket shop gamblers and detailing reliance on publicity rather than hidden agents. He defends his honesty amid accusations of unscrupulous methods.
The narrator recalls being courted by Roebuck and the Langdon circle as he contemplates joining the industrial band that wields vast control over finance and industry. He rehearses how power corrupts and reflects on lessons learned about conscience, greed, and ambition in a society of influential tycoons.
An old advertisement promotes a chest protection remedy with claim to guard the lungs while curing cough. It advertises a 50 cent bottle at Havercamp's Pharmacy.
Society cards list lodge meetings for Masonry in Iowa with regular dates and officers. Iowa Lodge No 7 A F and A M meets first Tuesday, Washington Chapter No 4 R A M holds second Friday, Council of Rural and Select Masters meets third Thursday at Stein's Music Hall, Molay Commandery No 1 K T meets third Wednesday.
Cp Es Ss ELECTA CHAPTER No. 32 meets on the second and fourth Mondays monthly. Mrs. Fanie Relmeke is W M and Mrs. August Othmer is Secretary.
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