Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal Circulation Notes
The Daily Journal states circulation is greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. It notes membership in the Iowa Evening Press Association and that the Daily Journal is published every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal prints 5 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights.
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Muscatine
Daily Journal
Marquette
Marquette Cement Mfg. CO
Chicago
Muscatine Pene
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunpar
W. C. Towers
W. P. H. C. Thiesen
W. Sec
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
Lows Avenue
E. L. Kemptner
Terms to Subscribers Daily and weekly mail rates
The notice lists subscription options for daily and weekly newspaper delivery in the city. Daily by carrier costs 10 cents per week and mailing options are shown for annual rates. Semi weekly and annual pricing appears, with the rest of the figures partially garbled.
Representing Offices Named In Statewide Notices
The record lists two office locations with firms in charge: New York Office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge and Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
Telephones and Bell Offices Across Mississippi Valley
Editorial note outlines Bell Telephone business and editorial offices serving the Mississippi Valley region. Fragmentary text suggests telephone service arrangements and office locations with limited readable details.
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Bell
Mississippi Valley
Local Agencies List By The Journal
The Journal announces a set of city agencies for reader convenience. Readings include East Hill Clay Kheese Grocery Past 2nd Street and 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.
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East Hill
Clay Kheese
2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
Iowa to supply 1908 Republican presidential timber
Frank J. Stillman reports that Taft nears shelving by the President and that the field for 1908 may turn west to Iowa. Figures like Shaw Dolliver and others are named as potential candidates, with Dolliver praised for the railroad rate bill and Roosevelt’s support.
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Frank J. Stillman
Journal
Washington, D. C
Taft
Supreme Bench
Stillman
Roosevelt
Engineer Wallace
Panama Canal
Shantz
Canal Commission
Republican Party
Iowa
William B. Allison
Shaw
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Senate
Polliver
Congress
House
United States
Wade for Governor. A Democrat in Igwa Seeks Prominence
A fragment notes democratic ambition in Igwa, hinting at intra party support and the pursuit of political advancement. The text implies factions and encouragement from fellow Democrats as a governor bid emerges.
Judge Wade Declines Political Comeback Amid Governor Talk
Iowa City judge Wade, who once served in Congress, says he is out of politics for good and would not seek the gubernatorial nomination. He spoke in Dubuque on legal matters and told a reporter there are capable men in the Democratic field, but he declines any candidacy and plans to continue practicing law.
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Congress
Wade
Iowa City
Dubuque
Ellerslys
Sam
Sammy
Mrs. Ellersly
Anita
Snow
Mr. Blacklock
Workless Hours and Safer Rail Travel Clash
A Colorado wreck is blamed on an exhausted operator working long hours. The piece argues eight hour shifts, three men per watch, and safety over rates, noting government norms and unions, urging reform before another catastrophe. It highlights financial incentive for railroads to hire extra staff and prevent future accidents.
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Colorado
Joker Threatened in Pure Food Bill Debate
The senate backed a pure food measure to curb counterfeit and adulterated foods but an amended clause in the house, labeled a joker, would create a commission to advise the agriculture secretary with broad powers. While the secretary appoints and salaries the board, the potential overreach worries lawmakers familiar with the bill’s history.
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Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Lawmakers Debate Joker Amendment Threat to Pure Food Bill
The discussion centers on the danger of a so called joker amendments provoking fruitless arguments in the house. The main risk is not the amendment itself but triggering prolonged debate that stalls the bill.
Company C Muscatine to stage Shenandoah for fund drive
The Hawk-Eye notes Muscatine’s Company C plans a fundraising play of Shenandoah to bolster the regiment’s treasury. It calls for performances in Muscatine and nearby towns, hoping strong crowds and cooperation with sister companies will ensure success and strengthen ties within the regiment.
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IL. N. G
Burlington
Muscatine
Shenandoah
Iowa City GOP criticizes governor's political stance
The Iowa City Republican accuses Mr. Funk of keeping a large bulldog to deter criminals while Geo Perkins is named. The Vinton Eagle questions the governor's political approach and suggests he has warped politics to align with Democratic newspapers.
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Iowa City Republican
Funk
Geo
DP. Perkins
The
Vinton Eagle
Iowa lawmakers urged to curb sumptuary laws
The Cedar Rapids Republican asserts that fewer sumptuary laws would benefit Iowa and its people, arguing that the state is almost sawed to death by overregulation and unnecessary restrictions.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Barber’s trade joke tied to anti-pass bill
The Marshalltown Times-Republican quips that if John Hughes vowed not to shave until the anti-pass bill passed, barber shops could see better business. The remark uses a playful political jab to comment on pending legislation.
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John Hughes
Marshalltown
Lacey's Sixth District Role Cited by GOP Allies
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes volunteers for Lacey's post are scarce, while portraying him as a trusted adviser and close associate of the President.
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Lacey
The
Mason City Globe Gazette
Senator Dolliver Gains Fresh Support Amid Praise
The Carroll Herald notes Senator Dolliver and his allies warmly accept compliments and welcome new supporters, though it stresses the new backing remains in the early stages.
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Dolliver
The
Carroll Herald
Senator Dolliver Letter Pleases Republicans in Iowa
The Clarinda Herald notes Dolliver's letter did not please the democrats. It states the senator was not concerned with pleasing Democrats and that Iowa Republicans stand with him in this instance.
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The
Clarinda Herald
Dolliver
Iowa
Cummins Threatens Challenge in Eleventh District
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes Cummins likely to carry most counties in the elev enth district and could win the entire district if Perkins accepts a people’s decision challenge.
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Cummins
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Cummins backs Republican ticket despite bolter record
The Clarinda Herald notes Governor Cummins publicly supports the Republican ticket this year regardless of nomination outcomes, recalling his past bolter record as a lingering reminder to voters.
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Clarinda Herald
Cummins
Press party bias sparks editorials in Creston paper
The Creston Advertiser questions if a state paper should color news with biases. It accuses the Register and Leader of stirring party strife to turn news columns toward a faction under the guise of reporting news.
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Creston Advertiser
Register
Nonpareil Endorses Direct Senator Election Conference Move
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil praises the legislature’s Lewis resolution calling a conference to consider direct election of U.S. senators. It calls the task formidable and notes success requires a well organized, multi year effort.
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Council
United States
Roosevelt challenged by editorial on governance
The Washington Democrat attacks Governor Roosevelt calling him a four flush er and criticizes his performance. It claims Roosevelt has offered big promises with few actions and asks for a solitary act to prove statesmanship. It compares Roosevelt to Cummins and says Cummins will achieve as much as Roosevelt.
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The
Washington Democrat
Roosevelt
Cummins
Governor signals support for whoever wisdom recommends
The Washington Press reports the governor stating he will back the candidate deemed by wisdom to be best. He declined to name a preferred contender, saying judgment should guide the choice. The remark underscores a cautious approach ahead of upcoming political rounds.
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Washington Press
Political clash over Perkins bid stirs Iowa race
The Press questions Perkins as a tool of corporations and demands alignment with party standards. The Des Moines Capital chides the governor for pursuing a senatorial bid, urging focus on state duties and institutions rather than personal ambition.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sigourney Scene Dates and Local Moves and Meetings
Sigourney reports include Henry Goodman from Cedar Rapids visiting relatives, J. S. White moving to a new corner location with his son Bert managing dry goods and a clothing room, and several residents visiting or transacting business. A winter term closing, nurse training plans, and church events highlight civic and social activity, plus a farmer mass meeting with A. L. Ames as speaker and the funeral of Stephen Schilling.
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Sigourney
Henry Goodman
Cedar Rapids
Wade Kirkpatrick
Hedrick
J. E. Ray
Hayesville
J. S. White and Son
Bert
Bert Richardson
William Kolkman
Mr. White
C. E. Wales
South English
W. S. Stroud
Fred Gordon
Walter E. Hoffman
English River Township
Wyoming
S. W. Brunt
Millie Brown
Chicago
C.S. Cooper
M. E
Union Temperance
Christian Church
Cooper
Junior League
Opera House
Old
American Meat Producers’ Association
J. S. Parker
White City
R. H. Stephens
Stephen Schilling
Golden Medical Discovery touted as heart remedy
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for valvular heart disease and other heart conditions. It cites Golden Seal and Stone root as key ingredients with claims of toning the heart, improving muscle function, and curing related ailments, as well as noting its broader tonic benefits.
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Dr. Pierce
United States
Wm. Paine
Paine
Collinson
Rise of a Self-made Man and a Fractured Courtship
The narrator recounts his clash with the Ellersly family led by Sam and Mrs Ellersly. He recalls aiding a financially ruined patriarch, faces dinner tension, and the欲er’s cold politeness. He resolves to pursue Anita while denouncing social pretensions and mocking conventional aristocracy.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as gentle remedy
A new remedy called Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted as an improved laxative that does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. The ad notes it is guaranteed and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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Orino
Havercamp
MasonIC Society Notes Iowa Lodges and Commands
Mason ic society cards list Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M regular meetings first Tuesday each month with officers A W Scott W M S L Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R A M stated copvocation second Friday monthly W H McCoy M E H P Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday in Stein s music hall G D Lezotte T I M L Johnson Recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 KT regular conclave third Wednesday monthly with G D Lezotte E C W H Graff Recorder
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G. D. Lezotte
M. L. Johnson
Recorder
DE Molay Commandery No
K. T
E. C. W. H. Graff
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Cluett, Peabody & CO
Monarch
Nion
the Journal
BY Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
F. D. Throop
Lee
Associated Press
Iowa Evening Press Association
Igwa
Hostetter
Tomach
Gker
Sozodort
Perkins
C. F. Davis
David Graham Phillips
Portland
W.G. Block & CO
Chamberlin
Charles H. Salisbury
Mer
West & Vokes
Margaret Daly Vokes
Arthur C. Aiston
Estha Williams and
James M. Brophy
Society
Oo. E
Electa
Fanie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Maccabee Hall
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Orcs
Fisch’s Hall
East Second Street
James Morris
Fima Scott
A. O. U. Weagle Lodge No
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Court OF Honor
Mtscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
J. €. Coster
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Oracle
Emma Hoeftlin
Maggie Klindople
Shelby Norman Fost
G. A. R. Hall
M. ©. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
East Second St
W. D. Bowlby
E. P. Day
Major John
Grand Army OF the Republic
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Barger
M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. C. J. A. Leyda
Co. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of TL
Prairie Encampment
M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Prrearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
Sam Phillips
Louise Malsenbach
Cook, Musser & CO
Stat Prank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Reuling
W. F. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. FP. Sawyer
Mie
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