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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Bell telephone offices and a Mississippi Valley street scene with scattered fodder text. Content unrevealed. may indicate editorial and business mentions tied to Bell system operations.
The Journal notes agencies around the city for reader convenience. Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 20d street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
A 1905 bureau report highlights wasteful federal seed distribution costing about $300000 yearly. Salaries in Washington and abroad, mailing contracts, and travel expenses total $245374 for the Agriculture Department's seed program, with only $90979 spent on actual seeds and plants.
An examination of the seed program shows $41,924 paid for assembling and mailing, $66,177 for seeds, $71,079 in salaries, $7,064 travel, and $15,961 miscellaneous expenses. Officials note 50,000 seed packets remained plus 168,691 pounds in stock, prompting calls to end these domestic seed distributions as excessive.
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Washington dispatches warn of an open rupture between the senate and house over the statehood bill. Relations worsened by disputes on the railroad rate bill and senate moves on statehood and the Philippine tariff suggest a forthcoming heated clash.
The Glidden Graphic notes unlikely Dolliver Roosevelt pairing, while the Laurens Sun argues against any primary legislation this session. The Des Moines Capital cites Senator Octopus pressuring Governor Cummins, suggesting a seven year governorship may be necessary.
Some opponents to direct popular election of US senators warn it would change the Senate's character. Some citizens may not view this as a disadvantage.
The Clarinda Herald says the governor’s plea for another term sounds hollow and that he has done nothing to point to with pride except offer big speeches about needed actions.
The first district already lists four candidates for Congressman Hedges seat with three counties yet to report. Observers expect rapid activity and hustling before the convention time as races take shape in the reservation corner.
The Des Moines Mail and Times lauds Iowa representatives in Washington for strong, pioneering work in both houses, saying they are standing up to be counted and paving a path for others to follow.
Anthracite coal operators announce no price raise even if miners strike on April 1. They seek public favor in advance of potential action amid rising labor tension.
At present, one government employee class draws little envy the rural mail carriers. They perform essential postal duties in sparsely populated districts, facing long routes and varied conditions as local routes continue to rely on their steadfast service.
A bill to end free seed distribution by the agriculture department triggers a Washington debate. Seed firms favored by big suppliers push to keep the program, while Congress cites waste and adulterated seeds found after open market purchases. Supporters argue buying locally from trusted dealers saves money and avoids graft.
The Marshalltown Herald says Dolliver is needed where he is and the Arlington News notes J W Blythe stays silent as talk of Dolliver for president circulates.
The Burlington Hawkeye lauds the Dolliver interview as the finest sample of decency in politics on record, discussing Cummins' Fort Dodge speech and its reception among readers.
The Manson Journal reports the primary bill will be reintroduced in the Iowa senate next winter with many new senators expected to vote on the issue.
The Corning Union-Republican urges retention of the circle on the ballot arguing it has caused little harm and elimination would cause mischief according to the editorial.
A small wedding at Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Trumbull’s home joined Adaline Lenty and Ezra Keller. The couple departed that evening for Spokane Washington to start their life together. In local news, school election results name T. J. Ochiltree Fred Coutts and Henry Beck to three year terms and W A Thompson re elected treasurer.
Mrs Roy Williamson and baby spent Saturday with Mrs Ace Forbes. Miss Bessie suffers rheumatism with little relief. Harry Morse and family with Mrs Tillie Morse and Alta visited T J McCollister Sunday. Albert McKean called at Columbus Junction. Two surprise birthday parties honored Miss Nellie Hines and Grant Kennedy with a royal good time and refreshments. Directors elected include Robert Maxwell Oakland Grant Kennedy Baker Geo Chown Carpenter W H Wolford McQueen Nels Lonquist Shake Bay. Henry Bennett moved to the former Wm Walls residence.
The Rockford Register ridicules senators who opposed the Crossley primary bill calling them pious and petrified peanut politicians in a provocative editorial. The piece targets lawmakers and frames the vote as a political controversy shaping primary reform.
The Keokuk Gate City notes that the fact stands out more than ever that Senator Dolliver is bigger and broader than his warmest admirers have credited him for.
The Iowa City Republican calls on Governor Cummins to run for the Senate vacancy created by Dolliver, arguing it is the sole path to preserve self respect and factional support. The remark frames a decisive political moment in Iowa.
The Hampton Chronicle mocks Iowa’s senator for backing Perkins, suggesting a quick pull of support if a string could tether the bouquet given to Dolliver last week. The piece frames the senator’s stance as bold and harsh.
The narrator describes a theater of stock manipulation with Textile Trust controlled by a brother-in-law’s estate. He plans to push Textile toward parity then unload hundreds of thousands of shares to fund a National Coal venture while warning his partner Blacklock. A woman and social gambits emerge as motives complicate the scheme.
The Eagle Grove Eagle argues Blythe supports Perkins, suggesting the Burlington man is not wholly evil. The paper proclaims he is doing the right thing for once.
J. Ogden Armour resumes a series arguing for the beef trust. He aims to explain why cattle prices fall while dressed meat prices rise, continuing his defense in the Saturday Evening Post.
The Marshalltown paper faults Senator Dolliver for gratitude after Cummins praised him for a grand sendoff and right of way while he backs Perkins for governor. Marion Register doubts any pledge for or against the primary appears in the platform, and Fonda Times notes a hotter gubernatorial and Eleventh District clash as seasoned politicians wonder about the depth of the political scrap.
The Cummins senators defeated Saunders substitute for the Crossley primary bill, a move the paper suggests serves the governor’s candidacy rather than advancing the principle involved.
Dr Pierce claims Favorite Prescription has no alcohol and lists all ingredients on each bottle. He urges women to consult his staff free, note endorsements from medical writers, and order a medical adviser book and the pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
The narrator presses Sam Ellersly to sponsor him at the Travelers Club. Ellersly warns of old fogies and social barriers, but the narrator insists, promising to rely on his network including three relatives on the membership committee and his close friendship with Mowbray Langdon.
Pain wears out the nerves and weakens vitality urging quick relief. The ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills with testimonials from W H Marshall and notes 25 doses for 25 cents, guaranteed by the druggist, sold by Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
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