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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal appears in 8 page editions on Tuesday and Friday nights.
The notice outlines daily city delivery by carrier and weekly 10 cents per week payments. It lists daily yearly mail options and semi weekly yearly rates, indicating subscription terms and pricing for subscribers.
Telephones business and editorial offices of Bell listed with location notes and contact lines across Mississippi Valley area.
The Journal presents a directory of city agencies and storefronts for reader convenience. Includes East Hill area and stores such as Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street, Morse Washburn's Grocery, at end of street car track, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, and Sharrar's Grocery in West Muscatine.
The article urges Muscatine to support river navigation and river improvement efforts. It highlights steam boat commerce on the Mississippi, the impact of the Hennepin canal, and future value with the Panama canal. It notes government funding and a strong organization backing improvement with Muscatine’s continued participation.
The article argues that the current estrangement between the President and the senate is not new or alarming. It traces historic tensions with Lincoln Grant Garfield McKinley and notes Theodore Roosevelt’s frankness has widened rifts with many long–standing senators accustomed to deference.
The piece contrasts Roosevelt with McKinley, praising Roosevelt for direct, forthright dealings with the Senate. It argues he values open, fearless action over diplomacy and deceit, condemning tricksters in public life and praising Tillman as a fighter and honest man.
Mayor Dunne signals shift toward municipal ownership by urging street car firms to rebuild lines as the city would later seize the property. He argues bonds must be sold to fund the reconstruction and invites Indiana financiers seeking interurban deals to contact him.
The scrap urges wiping out savage tribes in the Philippines to secure civilization and advance arts and sciences as the United States seeks returns on its investment. It frames violence as a necessary step toward a higher order and civilization.
A debate in New York centers on stopping what advocates call evil gambling. Lawmakers push to ban horse race wagering in pool rooms away from the track, though the exact moral reasoning remains unexplained.
Bart E. Linehan of Dubuque shares remarks in the Journal about the Panama canal, highlighting the scale of the project and the immense tasks facing the nation.
Friends celebrate Congressman A F Dawson as he becomes the Iowa member of the Republican congressional committee a position of honor and responsibility reflecting his energy and worth as a young Iowa congressman.
A Tennessee group known as the best citizens face contempt proceedings after a lynching of a Black man under U S court protection. The case highlights tensions between state vigilante action and federal jurisdiction amid rising civil rights pressure.
The article notes Judge Hamilton opening his testimony before a New York legislative committee while the opposing side echoes denials, insisting he provide corroborating evidence. The stakes of the inquiry and the request for proof are emphasized as the debate continues.
The piece notes washouts and fires sparked by lightning as signs of spring, yet old winter remains nearby, sending a cold breeze that hints the season’s grip has not fully loosened.
The operators and miners are in a stalemate as the public watches. The third party the people may bear the costs if a strike begins, with no clear resolution in sight.
If you feel tired and run down or with impure blood there is nothing as good this spring as a few doses of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Thousands use it exclusively with gratifying results. Resolve today to get a bottle of.
Advertising copy claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures grippe spring fever impure blood sleeplessness indigestion dyspepsia costiveness female ills and malaria fever and ague as a first step toward good health.
The cartoonist John T. McCutcheon praises Iowa and its men, saying the state inspires many of his artful cartoons. Iowa likes him in return, fueling mutual admiration and creative ideas.
Ardon shows progress with plans for a new town hall and several improvements. The community notes Ardon’s lively growth in the village, reflecting ongoing civic development and local vitality.
It appears Muscatine will enjoy a full baseball schedule next season with many games on the docket. The article hints at a crowded slate and strong local interest in the team.
The Britt Tribune comments on the Republican party facing A. B. Cummins, describing the political situation as sizable and pivotal in Iowa.
The Osage News calls the Dob son Hall dispute a dog eat dog case and says the public deserves substantial satisfaction from the controversy. The remark frames the clash as a sharp, personal battle with broad public interest.
The Manson Democrat suggests the Republican Party should recall that internal dissension previously stoked the devil with the Democratic Party and serves as a warning.
The Denison Review laments a bygone era without Cummins Republicans or anti Cummins Republicans, recalling a time when everyone shared a unified Republican stance and readiness for political clash.
The Council Bluffs Munpareil reports Gov. Cummins’ reply to the Gillis land resolution effectively exonerates the entire membership of both houses of the Iowa legislature.
The Marshalltown Herald notes the Iowa contest lacks substantive issues, leaving only appeals to prejudice and personal abuse between opposing candidates.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes harmony in Hamilton County follows a hard fought conflict with no quarter given or asked, signaling a resolved and principled settlement.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes opponents of Governor Cummins should not expect significant gains by enlisting men aligned with Senator Elkins, suggesting limited impact from such factional support.
The Ottumwa Courier argues the Republican Party in Iowa must be governed by harmony and that political campaigns are won on merits, not hysterics or fanaticism.
The Iowa City Republican views the charge that money is used in the eleventh district against Cummins and for Perkins as a positive sign. It notes a common tactic where a wounded candidate blames money from opponents when attacked.
The Eagle Grove Eagle reports that a reading of Gov. Cummins speeches since the Dolliver letter finds no need to run very fast or lift a loud voice to keep pace with his support of Dolliver.
The Parkersburg Eclipse regrets factionalism in Iowa and predicts the contest will deepen rifts. It questions whether the breach can be healed before the upcoming election, arguing that whichever side wins will leave lasting sore spots.
The Manchester Press argues Republicans in Iowa feel wary of late repentance after long service to corporations. It says many men realize their fault only when seeking office, and the honest choice is the man who need not apologize for his past.
The Des Moines Capital says Cummins dropped charges for political effect and that his legal tactic of introducing evidence the court would strike shows a deliberate scheme. The paper claims the governor’s charge stood unchallenged briefly before being stricken and asserts public scrutiny exposed the ruse.
The Indianola Herald accuses Gov. Cummins of abusing state power to secure his renomination. It says he has lost dignity in his rush for office and urges the people to let political work place him on the ticket with modesty and respect for the governorship.
The narrator recalls a tense meeting with Langdon about a woman and a risky plan. Langdon quotes philosophy while they discuss architects Wilder and Marcy, and the narrator reflects on respect for strong women as he proceeds to exploit Textile stock, fearing a market drop even as prices stay steady.
The narrator reflects on the Ellerslys and his education with Monson, noting how his fortunes and outlook shift as he grows. He compares the rapid changes of a boy at growing age to the swift transformation of Americans into adults.
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo publishes full ingredient lists for his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. He offers a free pamphlet on medicinal plants and promotes Pills, Pellets, and a giveaway of medical advice books totaling thousands of dollars in value.
A narrator recalls life lessons about growth and focuses on an economics dispute with Sam Blacklock. Sam’s father is pressed overdrawn accounts, and the manager accuses laziness and self-indulgence while preserving a tense, dramatic tone. The scene ends with a warning of continued installments.
Hooligan's Troubles, a musical farce, features Billie A Ward and Grace Aylesworth with The Three Golden Sisters and others. The show blends songs dances and cartoons from New York's 14th Street Theatre. Music by Prof W H Stromberg and script by Mark E Swan.
One night engagement of the popular play Checkers at the Grand Opera House next Thursday evening. Hans Robert stars in the title role with Dave Braham Jr and Arthur Kendall in major parts. Katherine Mulkins portrays Pert, the sweetheart, in a production praised for its life like portrayal and clean presentation.
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