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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
3
The text lists the ChejOUERNAL Bi JU and W. L. Lane as publisher and managing editor. It identifies the Official Paper of Muscatine County and notes circulation claims, AP membership, and association memberships. It also provides New York and Chicago office addresses and staff in charge.
The Daily Journal issues five evenings a week except Sunday. The Sem! Weesly journal prints 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday at night. Waily delivered by carrier in the city, weekly ten cents. Daily mail rate is 3.00 per year, demu weekly not specified.
The journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kaoeese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery and street car track W C A Busch s Drug store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill Sharrars Grocery.
An old newspaper notices a telephones and business office listing for the editorial office on Belt Street in the Mississippi Valley area. The brief entry outlines contact points and location cues for readers seeking services.
Muscatine County voters approved building a new courthouse and jail by a decisive majority. Judge D W Jackson led the campaign, with strong backing from local business leaders and The Journal, which backed the measure from the start and pledges support for the project through planning and construction.
The Kansas City Journal criticizes the unwritten law concept as a justification for killings. It notes danger of overemphasis and cites the Thaw case where many jurors erred. It argues personal entanglements and social factors do not excuse violent acts by “rakes.”
The writer argues that if murder is justified as an authority among male and female rakes competing for partners, then any killing could be accepted. They condemn shooting in theaters and crowded streets as an industry judges should discourage, urging restraint in law and order.
A North Dakota publication endorses a lifelong Roosevelt presidency arguing he should rule as long as he lives, praising his experience and capability while noting the idea hinges on the concept of a term extending indefinitely. The piece invites press and public opinion on the proposal.
Experts examining the county books criticized Scott county officials for negligence and inefficiency. They said officials were scared by the state of records and ignorant of modern methods, and that the jumbled books made it impossible to detect discrepancies.
In Johnson county a defendant protested an assault case alleging illegal grand jury drawing. The judge sided with the defendant and discharged the jury, underscoring defects in the current jury selection system.
The county shows strong approval for erecting new courthouse buildings with over 500 majority. Voters who opposed it are expected to welcome the measure as timely, suggesting the community favors the project now and in the years ahead.
The Illinois legislature approved the pure food bill in the same form that the Democratic minority recently sent through while temporarily controlling the House.
The first clear spring day since March encouraged people to vote, as favorable weather seemed to support turnout for the new courthouse decision. The message hints at improved participation driven by pleasant conditions and civic engagement.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says the cold spell was not as fatal as feared and the nation may see at least fair crops and possibly some fruit. He remarks the frost spared key regions and signals hopeful agricultural prospects ahead.
The speaker notes that the county will be represented by new county buildings in time, a development to be proud of for the region and its residents.
The mayor openly accuses city officials of faults and calls for their resignations, signaling a direct confrontation and political stakes in the governance of the city.
The Odebolt Chronicle argues Roosevelt may not need renomination to save party or country. It would back another term only if no other Roosevelt successor could win, while Taft or a suitable rival could secure a large margin. Coon Rapids Enterprise mentions a proposed peace plan in Iowa.
A correspondent notes the dilapidated old city hospital above Mad Creek once repaired for cholera in 1855 is now a wreck used as a cow pen this winter. Windows cooked utensils bedding and furniture destroyed or stolen. Who is to blame remains unclear. Nightly rehearsals for the oratorio Court of Babylon in Muscatine proceed with local notables taking principal parts.
40 years ago we note prairie schooners moving through town bound for a western home as emigration floods in from various parts of the state. A Brahma hen egg laid by C. E. Kent, Esq. measures eight inches in longitudinal circumference and six and a half inches.
Ten years ago Am Davis planned a marriage to Miss Jessie Harmon in Geneseo Ill. Muscatine’s seventh button factory, Ashton Butler, began operations yesterday in the mill property at Mullberry and Second streets signaling a season’s run.
The speaker endorses re electing Senator Allison and supporting Governor Cummins for vice president. They warn that continued Republican factional fighting could destroy the party or reduce its majorities unless a truce is reached promptly.
Mr. Vernon Hawk states the era of avoiding cars is over as vehicles become ubiquitous, including in the countryside. He warns those who fear the horsepowered fright to expect disappointment and urges facing the new traffic reality.
The Creston Advertiser notes that with Gov. Cummins touring to deliver chautauqua lectures, Private Secretary Briar pushes for a salary increase to reflect the extensive duties and time away from office.
Members are urged to attend the next meeting on Tuesday evening May 21 to finalize the fin arrangements for the program on Decoration days and decide if the society will serve refreshments to the old soldiers after the march in the afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid society of the United Brethren church will meet tomorrow evening at the church. Members are urged to attend as meals are being arranged for next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Y M C A building.
Miss Caroline Stoddard Kindt of Davenport will wed Samuel Bailey Fields at Trinity Episcopal church on June 4. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the outing club with about 300 guests from Davenport Muscatine and Bettendorf. The couple plans a southern trip after the wedding and home in Davenport after August 1.
The Spalding Club gathered last evening at the home of Mrs. John McNulty on West Fourth street for the regular reading session. The next meeting is set for next Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ella Moynahan’s home.
The M. W. A. held their regular business meeting last evening. Four candidates were initiated and three were balloted upon. At the next meeting on Tuesday evening all members are requested to attend.
Miss Laura Hill entertained the members of the 500 club at her East Hill home with a seven o'clock dinner. The pink and white table decor set a dainty scene as cards and music followed. The club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Dr. Crow’s home on Eleventh and Orange streets.
The Yeoman Lodge will hold its meeting this evening in Browning Business College hall at S o'clock due to repairs on their own hall.
The Degree of Honor Industrial hosts a cargo party at the A. O. U. W. hall on Thursday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Congregational church met at Mrs. B. C. Preston's home. Miss Bertha Hoover and Miss Frances Hoover led, discussing The Islands of the Pacific with papers on Fiji and the New Hebrides. A letter from Mrs. Alden Hoover in Marsovan Turkey was read. a social hour followed with refreshments.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club met at Mrs. Schwertfeger’s home at 607 East Fifth Street yesterday afternoon. Members sewed and enjoyed social time with light refreshments. The next meeting is set for two weeks at Mrs. Laura Wickey’s home on Woodlawn Avenue.
The Women's Relief Corps met last evening with one candidate ballotied on and eight applications handed in. Regular business was conducted and a request has not yet been actioned.
A report outlines the early disposal of the northern Iowa assistant U.S. attorney post before确定 who would lead the position. The third district gains the post as Birdsall names Rogers to succeed Crane, with Crane resisting removal. Birdsall’s future hopes include the federal bench, though a Senate bid seems unlikely.
The president warns that some nations and people show a rabbit like indifference to consequences in raising families. He emphasizes that the ordinary American, whether old native stock or the self respecting child of ui, should heed the warning.
A quotation from a Letter from President Roosevelt published in the American Monthly Review of Reviews argues that attempts to promote public schooling and family training are futile without stable families. It asserts that declining birthrates threaten the race and labels those who avoid childbearing as criminals, stressing partnerships and responsible parenthood.
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues Taft should be nominated and elected president. It notes Roosevelt may decline a third term but could support Taft as his successor, praising Taft’s independence and initiative to advance national legislation including anti watering of stocks and reform against Harriman era deals.
Amusements writer extols Lyman H. Howe as the premier showman whose scientifically minded exhibition surpasses ordinary moving pictures. He debuts an all new global program tonight at the Grand in Muscatine, promising never repeated pictures and a superior visual experience for a diverse audience.
A five dollar round trip excursion via the Iowa Central on May 18 departs from Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello and arrives Minneapolis by 8 25 p m and St Paul by 9 00 a m with tickets valid until May 21. Sleeping car double berth added. reservations through agents. Also notes baseball in St Paul Minneapolis attractions and a four million dollar state capitol bidding in St Paul.
Allan Line promotes weekly sailings from Montreal to Liverpool Glasgow London and Havre aboard new steamers Victorian and Virginian with triple screw turbines plus Tunisian Corsican and Onion twin screw ships. Accommodations top rates Saloon 60 dollars and up second cabin 40 dollars and up one class cabin 40 dollars and up. Allan & Company 174 Mikson Boul Chicago.
A tense scene follows with the narrator and Dicky discussing missing pay, guarded entries, and a recent disguise ruse. The narrator worries about unpaid mercenaries, potential threats, and the fate of papers at Doddridge Knapp’s office as midnight nears and new clues loom.
The Jefferson Bee urges every man and newspaper to declare support for Roosevelt and his policies. It states the issue is being formed now and will be decided soon with a Yes or No vote, calling on Roosevelt’s friends to contribute their strongest efforts.
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