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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal claims circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday, while the Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 8 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights.
The notice outlines delivery options in the city by carrier and mail pricing. Daily delivery costs ten cents per week, or one year by carrier. Monthly or semi weekly mail terms are indicated as one year.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge.
Incomplete OCR notes mention telephones and Bell telephone offices with references to Mississippi Valley and editorial offices, suggesting a directory or listing fragment.
The Journal enumerates agencies around the city for reader convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns Grocery End of street car track W C A Busch s Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Muscatine Sharrar s Grocery.
Dr Karl Fries of Sweden, top Y M C A secretary for Northern Europe and 2nd chairman of the World Student Federation, returns from a month in America after attending a Nashville conference. He helped organize Stockholm associations and expand Scandinavian Y M C A work with Prince Bernadette, now Swedish national council president.
Ambassadors and officers of legations show keen interest as Congress debates overhauling the diplomatic and consular system. Calls focus on transfers, promotions, merit recognition, permanency, salaries, legation housing, and reducing politics in service.
The author argues the United States lacks professional diplomats at present and officials face meager pay. He contends fast ships, cables, and railroads changed diplomacy to courtesy rather than political action. Congress should elevate the diplomatic service or end foreign representation.
A New York legislator who proposed a bill to save Niagara Falls from factories has moved to strip the bill of its enacting clause. He faces criticism and a lack of public support while protests mount over industrial use of the falls. Call is for national Canadian cooperation to protect the falls and maintain the site as a natural wonder.
The outlook for a peaceful settlement of the threatened coal strike is dimmer than hoped. Unless the operators reach some internal agreement, there is little point in their attempting talks with the miners.
The speaker notes a list of men pursuing Judge Kinne’s seat in Iowa, correcting any belief that Democrats are absent from the state’s contest for the judgeship.
An old joke resurfaces about winter clinging to the edge of spring as chilly conditions persist in early weeks. Weather observers note lingering cold snaps and forecasts hint at gradual warming ahead.
The Creston Advertiser notes that since the Gillisland resolution was introduced the slander has ceased and the men involved are not repeating accusations. The item frames the move as a turning point in local discourse.
A report notes assertions that funds were used to influence legislation and promptly rejects the idea that the money was intended as bribes to legislators.
A Cherokee Democrat asserts that a primary bill not labeled Cummins or anti Cummins could pass easily. The comment reflects intra party dynamics and legislative strategy.
The Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes focusing on one man’s ambitions and manipulations, urging instead to discuss more substantive Iowa issues.
The Decorah Republican notes that talk of a 2-cent fare measure has subsided at Des Moines and asserts the state is not ready for such a reduction.
The Rockford Register argues that Iowa's congressional delegation must secure all backed wood for farmers, otherwise they will have little time left for the current gubernatorial contest.
The Boone News argues that since the primary law was killed this year it should remain inactive until a better plan is devised. It calls a conscience-healing primary bill a bad idea and urges concentrated thought before any revised product is introduced next year.
The Corning Union Republican lauds Senator Dolliver for steady support of a lifelong friend under temptation, stating every Iowa citizen should be proud of a man who stood by his friend rather than stay silent or repudiate.
The Clear Lake Mirror says the gubernatorial race will be a scrap but reassures that no friend of Gov. Cummins should fear the outcome. It notes the electorate is awake and thinking, and warns corporations or Washington dictation cannot stop the people when they are united.
The Indianola Herald reports that if Senator Dolliver had endorsed Cummins instead of Perkins, Des Moines Register and Leader would be forced to downplay the impact. It argues the move would have set northwest Iowa primaries on fire, but now the publication says the prudent course is to present it as routine and that the expected occurred.
The Des Moines Capital endorses Hamilton County's primary system as favorable to Cummins supporters. In last Saturday's primary Cummins candidate for representative received 62 more votes than the combined total in 1904 for all party heads on the ticket. The Capital calls the Hamilton county primary a beat.
The Osage News argues Perkins would be preferable only if candidates’ personalities were not the issue. It asserts there is more at stake, criticizing corporations for overstepping into state politics and calling to drive them out.
Nevada Representative criticizes the Gillisland resolutions and Gov. Cummins. He says the resolution will not yield satisfaction, notes Cummins always has a reply, and compares questioning him to arguing with a newspaper publisher. He warns of various state issues to justify charges of official impropriety.
A Burlington correspondent notes Billy Sunday, the itinerant revivalist, has earned about 12000 in free will offerings since last October. He carried a retinue funded from proceeds as he spoke in Aledo, Burlington, Rochester and Princeton with strong interest from Ottumwa Muscatine Davenport and Fairfield regarding future engagements.
Literary notes recount C N and A M Williamson travels. Mrs Williamson recalls a Jerusalem episode with a famed Bedouin sheik who hosted a dinner and rode a fast Arab horse with her. She declined marriage, ending the moment with the sheik remaining courteous thereafter.
A. Maurice Low’s striking Atlantic sketch portrays the German emperor’s varied activities from wide knowledge within the March issue. The piece analyzes the Kaiser through a comprehensive, multi faceted lens.
Ad touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic medicine for women’s weaknesses and diseases with all ingredients printed on the bottle. It claims professional endorsements from leading medical writers and offers free endorsements by postal request. The notice lists symptoms it supposedly relieves and promotes related products Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a laxative and bowel regulator.
The narrator recalls the first lesson with Monson, noting Monson’s usefulness over a flawless gentleman. He values a real gentleman who understands rough living and can teach him, while reflecting on how many nobles lose their natural gentility through education.
The narrator details Monson's twice daily coaching and weekend immersion, shaping a bold yet tasteful persona. They debate self promotion and humility, adjust dress and behavior, and begin dancing lessons to ease social performance, culminating in a resolve to continue education despite public ridicule.
The writer praises the Kaiser for peaceable leadership, arguing that the Hohenzollerns have produced a great elector and king, with William I hailed as a great emperor. The sovereign’s greatness is seen not in war but in the dower of peace.
John McSwiggen named teacher at White Prairie as school opens April 2. sale takes place near Lime City on Wednesday.
Nyen huis of Muscatine called on local residents Tuesday. Curtis Hunter did business in Muscatine Tuesday. Dunham plans to move to Muscatine this week. Joe Eisele has been sick the past few days. Emma Pontal and Eddie Eisele visited Fruitland Tuesday. Kelly Philips of South Muscatine visited relatives here Monday. Mrs. R. Preston is improving after a illness. Mr and Mrs Frank Philips from near Columbus Junction visited relatives Sunday.
An advertise for Dr King’s New Life Pills claims relief and cure from starving and indigestion for 25 cents, sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Illinois City reports residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby towns. Names appearing include Kin caid Reed and Libbie Reed, Elmer France, Mary Reed, Gideon Reed, Jack Powell, Emma Lasswell, Martha Hummel, and Elizabeth Thomas. A newborn girl arrived March 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Dusenberry while Pepper’s infant son died March 14.
White Prairie Iowa residents report visitors from Western Iowa. Mrs William Marclf and Mrs August Gettert are hosting relatives. Mrs Robert Maurer and Mrs Fred Walters with Miss Lillie and Master Fred returned from Iowa City visiting Edward Maurer. Miss May Maurer came home after a Cedar County visit with Miss Lula Watters. Some farmers attended the event.
The timetable lists eastbound trains from Davenport and Chicago with departure times from 4:15 am to 11:34 am and 5:08 pm, plus southwest services to Kansas City Denver and Dallas with afternoon and night departures. Wilton branch and main line trains include daily and weekend patterns with several numbered services and stops.
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