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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal, issued every evening except Sunday, and the Semi-Weekly Journal on Tuesday and Friday nights, lists carrier delivery in-city rates and mail subscriptions. Prices show weekly and yearly terms for daily and semi weekly editions.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young as in charge. Bell operates the business and editorial offices handling telephones and contacts for Mississippi Valley operations.
The Journal presents a directory of city agencies for readers convenience. Entries include East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street and South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery. End of street car track notes W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey avenue. Kecklerville Chayka's grocery and West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery complete the listing.
The piece notes Iowa’s pride in past leaders like Allison Dolliver Shaw and Henderson and criticizes Governor Cummins for clashing with Senator Stephen B. Elkins over railroad policy. It argues the U S Senate merits respect despite deliberation and cautions against personal attacks on its leaders.
The piece lauds rate legislation and Iowa praise for a senator while criticizing Senator Cummins for claiming abuse by a senate committee. It argues the public misrepresentation is unwise and unjust to national government actors and urges Cummins to stick to facts in his campaign for a third term. It notes Governor Cummins should heed Senator Elkins letter as a lesson.
Former Panama Canal chief engineer John F Wallace testified to a senate committee on interoceanic canals. He urged designing the canal for maximum usefulness and warned against delays from political conflicts while noting Taft’s temper and Wallace’s resignation affected public perception.
General Wood stands by his report on the Moros battle amid Roosevelts endorsement, accepting responsibility for the action. He portrays the Moros as a savage belligerent tribe that resisted peaceable outreach, causing death and destruction as American troops aimed to quell raids. The text notes some women and children died, attributed to insurgents fighting behind them and to the difficult war context.
Text describes General Wood and American troops confronting a fanatical tribe with no mercy. It credits General Woods for readiness to take responsibility and the use of force as the only option to secure entrance into paradise.
Washington dispatches say Senator Dolliver leads a rate bill with enough votes to pass the Senate. Democratic and some Republican support is counted, and enforcement would rest with President Roosevelt. The measure aims at a square deal between railroads and the public, with future fixes possible as needed.
The Cedar Falls Gazette reports a political clash defining the battle as GOP versus Senator Cummins with emphasis on party parity and policy fault lines shaping the contest.
The Centerville Lowe Gian notes politics permeates Des Moines during a capital visit. The Marshalltown Herald forecasts political scores in the eleventh district races. Eldora Herald suggests Democrats may weaponize the governor’s speeches against Republicans. Mt Ayr Record comments on a rigid statewide primary affecting oligarchy and democracy alike.
The Boone Republican cites debate over a killing bill in the Iowa legislature, suggesting the sponsor is a grim joker, a fool, or possibly centuries ahead of his time.
The Keokuk Gate City argues that opposition to the anti-Lacey movement in the sixth district serves as testimony to the congressman's character and services.
A Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes Des Moines debates describing the proposed primary legislation as nine-tenths political jockeying. The comment notes the legislature has spent much time on political maneuvering rather than policy.
The Fort Dodge Messenger contends that if the subject of a primary law could have been considered on its merits in the initial proceedings the issue should not be barred by procedural limits. The piece explores potential legal avenues and arguments regarding legislative reach and timely consideration.
Fragmentary notice appears to discuss Scott's Emulsion related products or distributors in New York City. The readable text mentions Pearl Street and a potential trade reference. No clear event or outcome is stated.
The remark notes that with legislative merit, the two propositions would have been reconciled and a law enacted, leaving no doubt about the outcome. It emphasizes the potential for legislative negotiation to resolve divergent proposals.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican praises Iowa senators saying no breath of scandal taints their good name and that they are men above fear and reproach, worthy of honor.
The Cedar Rapids Republiccharges that five years after the Cedar Rapids convention Governor Cummins introduced Tom Way to a Des Moines audience as Here is the Way of my victory. It suggests a reversal where Way might be seen as the Way of my humiliation and a symbol of supporters’ financial losses.
The Estherville Enterprise quotes Senator Dolliver praising Geo. D. Perkins as a worthy Republican and citizen. Dolliver, a Roosevelt ally in the Senate, argues Perkins deserves endorsement over a fourth term candidate who has not aligned with the party in Iowa.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican predicts the legislature will enact a statewide primary law, though not a full primary. It notes standpatters who killed the Crossley bill regret their action and are hearing from home.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana says his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in all muscles and joints. After eight physicians offered no aid she used Mystic Cure and walked in three days. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store 203 East Second Street.
Literary notes praise diverse articles in the March Sports Afield including Dr Franklin Hawley on the Opening of Oklahoma Edward Hickson on Caribou Hunting in New Brunswick Frank Stick on It Snowed and You Were Young Dr Robi Hudson travel papers on New and Old Mexico Ross Kiner story How I Evened Up with Dad Prof Compton Pioneer Times on the Ohio Rev O W Smith fishing trip and world gamelands notes Readers urged to buy or order from Sports Afield Chicago Illinois.
The April issue features stories by Clara Morris Emery Pottle Lanier Bartlett and several photo illustrated articles on avalanche havoc Christian pilgrimages and the four greatest living Americans at work. Includes lamp shade displays beauty culture discussion fashion pages lingerie waists crocheted Norfolk jackets and garden and Easter novelty pieces. Published by Crowell Springfield Ohio at one dollar a year.
A narrator recalls hiring Monson the trainer to shape him for marriage and high society. They plan to train the speaker to blend in, refine manners, and project confidence with a sharp, distinctive look and speech. The plan includes a rigorous self-scrutiny of clothes, behavior, and form. Nerve, he says, will carry him wherever he aims.
Society cards list monthly meeting schedules for Masonic bodies in Iowa with officers and locations. Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M meets first Tuesday evenings. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes second Friday. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters holds third Thursday. De Molay Commandery No 1 KT holds third Wednesday.
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