Journal masthead shows Lane publisher and Throop editor
The Journal lists W. L. Lane as publisher and F. D. Throop as managing editor in the masthead.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
3
The Journal lists W. L. Lane as publisher and F. D. Throop as managing editor in the masthead.
Judge L G Kinne, once a gubernatorial candidate against Baren Sherman, rose to influence in Iowa politics. After serving as the democratic member on the state board of control for institutions, he is described as now distanced from Bryan Democrats. The article questions Cummins’ future appointment to replace him.
Farmers in Cerro Gordo County organized a cooperative store to earn dividends, but after their annual meeting they discovered a loss of 1240 dollars. They now plan to sell to a business man and try trading anew amid fierce competition.
A railroad catastrophe reported in the Journal traces blame to a single operator whose lapse of memory caused a terrible crash with great loss of life. The event is described as a sad affair that will not be forgotten.
Muscatine Baptists welcomed Dr. Fowler back for a few days this week. The doctor is popular in Muscatine and admired for his success in larger cities and more important parishes. He can count on a warm reception whenever he returns.
James E. Blythe of Mason City is reported considering moving to California for a future home. The note adds that if it were J W Blythe, many politicians outside the reservation would wish him God speed.
The Atlantic Telegraph notes Gov. Cummins and a united democracy behind him unsettles the average Republican. The Des Moines Mail and Times observes Senator Dolliver is aligning boldly for his beliefs and friends, especially Geo. D. Perkins, undeterred by warnings of danger.
The Spirit Lake Herald calls the defeated Crossley primary bill the most gigantic structure of pure red tape ever proposed for enactment in an Iowa assembly. It argues the measure would disfranchise many voters and unleash endless controversies upon the public.
The Cedar Rapids Republican concedes Cummins may run for governor but says he lacks moral and political right to canvass the race by impugning other candidates. The paper says the party has given fair hearings and never tolerates personal attacks, urging Cummins to offer a fair contest.
Services at the A M E church include 11 a m worship Sunday school at 1 p m and 7 30 p m all are invited. Pastor M Payton leads the congregation.
Epworth League meets at 6:00 p m on Park Avenue with leaders Bessie Hoopes and Hattie Cattell The program titled The Glory of a Christlike Life will feature Miss Mary Jarboe singing Attendees are invited to participate in the meeting
E C Brooks pastor. Sunday school at 10. Class meeting 11 15. Men’s meeting 2. Epworth League 6 30. Preaching 7 30. Men’s meeting tomorrow at 2 will be addressed by Rev J Wesley Potter of First Methodist Episcopal church.
The Second Timely Topics series features Rev. Bryant C. Preston speaking on Ireland and the Irish in an evening discourse. His morning service topic is Progressive Orthodoxy with the text Prove all things hold fast that which is good.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist at Sixth and Walnut announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. A Wednesday evening meeting is at 8 o'clock. The Christian Science reading room at 116 Iowa Avenue is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to visit.
Corner Cedar and Fifth street hosts Sunday school at 9 15 morning service at 10 30 Y P C EB at 7 led by Miss Mary Hitzke evening service at 7 30 with special music Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon weekly prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Pastor C A Dettmers invites all to attend.
Morning worship at 10 30 with sermons by the pastor and a praise service led by the chorus choir under Miss Nellie E Robertson. Mrs B Marshall is organist. Sunday school at 2 pm and Y P S C E at 6 30 pm. J N Elliott minister.
Holy communion scheduled 7 30 Sunday school 9 30 Matins litany sermon 10 45 evensong and address 4 30 Tuesday rectory 4 00 vestry meeting 7 30 Wednesday service sermon by Rev E H Rudd D D Fort Madison Iowa Thursday holy communion 9 00 evensong and address rectory 4 00 Friday litany and address 7 30 rector F F Beckerman
Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. with Wm. Ruthenberg as superintendent and Rev. F. W. Carwell of Wrayville Illinois addressing the school. Divine worship follows at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. W. C. Schultze of Rock Island Illinois delivering the sermon. Evangelistic meetings in the chapel South Muscatine continue all week with five meetings led by Rev. Schultze and Rev. Carwell. All welcome.
Grace Lutheran Church on Sixth and Iowa avenue invites all to Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m The sermon title is Christ Our Sacrifice Luther League meets at 6 45 p m with Morris Maisenbach leading The evening sermon centers on The Christans I Know Ladies Aid gathers with Mrs Dietrich on Seventh street Wednesday afternoon Thursday evening teachers meeting at 7 30 p m Special Lenten services at 8 p m titled Passing Through the Shadow Pastor H F Martin extends cordial invitation to all to attend the services
United Brethren Church at Sixth and Mulberry hosts a Sabbath program with sermon at 10 a.m. and praise service at 7:30 p.m. The evening tale The Pink Rose by Mrs. E M Whittemore explores grace in rescue work. music by F H Meredith. Members urged to attend final conference-year services.
A claim promotes Hosteiter's Stomach Bitters as the best health maker and preserver ever found and asserts it cures colds headache grippe general debility indigestion dyspepsia or female ills.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop s Restorative for indigestion and nervous stomach issues stressing the solar plexus role and offering free books. It lists tablet or liquid forms and solicits readers to request Book 1 on Dyspepsia and other health guides. Local notes mention Dave McElheny visiting Wapello and Lizzie Deihl visiting George Deihl at Morning Sun with Bert Cecil slated to return home late in the week.
The annual conference will be held at Lisbon from March 21 to 25. A prayer meeting is planned for Thursday evening at 7 30. You are cordially invited to attend our services.
Morning service at 10 30 includes sermon Pure and Un defiled Religion. Sunday school at 11 30. Evening service at 7 30 with Bethesda's Pool sermon. Baptismal service after the sermon. Ten minute inquiry in the lecture room to aid seekers. Special music features violin solos and anthems by the choir and soloists. All are welcome.
Wapello reports Alf Silverthorn and Elmer Foot arriving from Los Angeles and Burlington respectively, while Mrs Ed Eversmeyer visits from Mediapolis. Gus Termeyer plans a brick hotel on Marshall Bros lot, with twenty one rooms and steam heat. A May early April demolition notice accompanies the family event at the Williamson home along with a birthday thanks and a Morris chair gift. Funeral attendance includes Co L Price Indianola, Elmer Foot Burlington and Mrs Van Cott Chicago. An accident injures Earnest Johnsons leg. W G D club hosts chicken sandwiches and social hour.
About 60 neighbors gathered to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson near Fredonia. They were treated to a bountiful meal, gifts, and a pleasant social afternoon.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal female remedy addressing displacements and weakness, claiming cures for backache headaches and pelvic pain. It asserts safety with low alcohol, promises medical endorsement, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s books and pellets with mail order offers from Buffalo New York.
Today markets report open high low and close ranges for wheat corn oats and rye along with park lard ribs and cash grain values. The Chicago produce market lists wheat prices for May and July with near term quotes and several futures highlights.
Cattle receipts 300 steady with Beeves 4.00 to 6.40 cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.25 stockers and feeders 2.80 to 4.80 Hogs receipts 10,000 up 5 to 10 cents mixed butchers 6.15 to 6.47 good heavy 6.35 to 6.50 rough 6.15 to 6.30 right 6.15 to 6.45 bulk sales 6.35 to 6.45 Sheep receipts 2,500 strong 3.25 to 6.00 lambs 5.00 to 6.80.
Butter steady for creameries at 16 26 cents, dairies 15 23 cents. Eggs firm at 13 ½ cents.
Chicago market reports steady poultry prices on March 17 with turkeys at 12 1/2 cents, chickens at 12 1/2 cents, and springs at 12 1/2 cents per pound.
New York poultry market report shows alive chickens 11 to 13 cents, fowls 14 cents, turkeys 18 to 20 cents. Dressed prices listed: chickens 10 to 13 cents, fowls 11 to 14 cents, turkeys 14 to 20 cents.
New York March 17 butter firm and unchanged while eggs stay steady and unchanged in price across markets.
New York Produce Market report from New York dated March 17 lists wheat for May at 55 cents and corn at 50 cents.
Peoria Illinois market notice reports corn No 3 priced at 42 cents per bushel for March 17 considering supply levels and local trades.
Wheat May trade at 644 1 4 cents, corn May 41 1 2 cents, oats May 30 cents with quotes from St. Louis market.
In a tense exchange, Langdon discusses shifting tactics to win over influential Travelers investors while the narrator contemplates leaving the bucket shop trade yet stays caught in the lure of high finance. The dialogue exposes snobbery among financiers and brokers as the narrator ponders his future role.
After a return to the office I discuss the investors letter and its wide circulation. Sam Ellersly praises Langdon’s committee support while hinting at trouble tied to bucket-shop concerns and my own betting on tips I publish.
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