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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1907

Page

3

Ian Maclaren Remembered as Popular Scottish Writer and Orator

The Chicago Tribune recalls Rev John Watson known as Ian Maclaren as a trusted preacher writer and lecturer. He rose to fame fifteen years ago alongside Stevenson and Barrie and gained a wide American following for his books and platforms. He preached lectured and argued for well doing leaving a lasting moral influence.

Iowa Ian Maclaren John Watson America England Dr. Watson Stevenson Barrie United States

City Newspaper Official Paper Listing

The Journal Printing Company publishes the official city and county paper with W L Lane as publisher and B C Hikuvul as managing editor.

W. L. Lane Ublisher Bk. B. cHikuvul

Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named

The record lists New York office at Once-1140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge and Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building with Vayue and Young in charge.

Representatives New York Nassau Street la Coste & Maxwell Chicago Marquette Building Vayue & Young

Newspaper subscription rates advertised in ad

The notice lists subscription options for The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal. Daily by carrier in city at 10 cents weekly and by mail for 3.00 annually. Semi-Weekly issues two pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday vig, priced at 1.50 per year.

Daily Journal

Journal Agencies List For City Readers

Journal Agencies establishes a network of city suppliers including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns groc ery W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery for reader convenience.

Journal East Hill Clay Kneese East 2Nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s W. C. A. Busch’s Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka’s West Hill Sharrar’s

Telegraphy and Bell Offices in Mississippi Valley Area

Editorial note lists Bell company business and editorial offices in the Mississippi Valley region with reference to telephone services and local offices. Details are sparse but indicate installation and service points for telephones in the area.

Bell Mississippi Valley

Credit Given To Muscatine Court House Project Leaders

County voters secured a new court house and jail for Muscatine County with Judge D. V. Jackson noted for pioneering the effort. The article lauds all supporters for presenting a county wide project rather than city favored development and emphasizes the success as a shared triumph.

Muscatine County Glorius D. V. Jackson Muscatine

Taft Wins Sullivan Backing With Bold Support

John L. Sullivan endorsed Taft and urged action in a public appeal to the President. He criticized Roosevelt's approach and warned how powerful men react once they begin.

Taft John L. Sullivan John L Roosevelt

Commission Opens Inquiry Into Local Clam Shell Issue

The United States fish commission will investigate local clam shell possibilities after Congressman Dawson urged action. A commissioner will visit soon to assess conditions in the city.

United States Fish Commission Dawson

Trial centerpiece to dominate papers during interim period

A row on the Mover-Haywood trial will occupy the center of the stage and command big headlines nationwide while the country awaits the second trial. The remark notes the interim period as Thaw crowd readiness shifts focus to the upcoming proceedings.

Ohio rally saves game after Foraker’s exit

It appears Foraker is down and out as Ohio mounts a comeback to rally from a setback. No further details are available in the readable text.

Foraker Ohio

Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Changes

A Muscatine county report recalls a May district court term with a large docket near 300 cases and notes a new Catholic church dedication with two bishops expected. It also mentions a public meeting regarding Mr Butler’s debt reduction plan.

District Court Muscatine County The Enquirer Court House Butler

Taft and Foraker Support Fades in Iowa City Beer Move

Iowa City raises license on shipped beer sales to curb outside breweries and boost local brewing efforts. The shift weakens Taft and Foraker support as local policy aims at fostering state breweries.

Iowa City

President Roosevelt and Republican Party Big Men Comment

Iowa press quotes praise for Roosevelt’s courage while urging limits on a Roosevelt renomination. Emmetsburg Reporter praises courage but notes many great Republicans. Coon Rapids Enterprise counters bluster with quiet deeds. Des Moines Mail and Times predicts Roosevelt will refuse renomination and remove his name from consideration.

Emmetsburg Republican Party Republican Roceevelt

Des Moines Doings Preserve Lincoln in G A R Veteran Seat

Special correspondent notes Cedar Rapids born George A Lincoln remains state game warden under Cummins due to soldier preference law. It cites veterans, Ketchum rail findings, Wright paint law education, and Phillips reelected secretary at the state pharmacy commission.

George A. Lincoln Cedar Rapides Cumminns Cummins Lincoln State Pharmacy Commission Charles W. Phillips Commission

Roosevelt third term stance noted by Mason City Globe Gazette

The Mason City Globe-Gazette states that emergencies could force Roosevelt to take the nomination but asserts he will not announce consent to a candidacy until the Republican convention unanimously insists on a third term.

Roosevelt Mason City Globe-Gazette

Cedar Falls Gazette weighs royal succession analogy

The Cedar Falls Gazette asks if a chief executive naming his successor offers a superior system, calling it a possible panacea for all ills while noting truth lies between extremes. The editorial reflects on governance and succession.

Cedar Falls the Gazette

Lane Asked to Accept Governor Nomination by United Party

The Dubuque Times Journal notes Joe R. Lane might be urged to run for governor if the party is reunified. It adds Lane has never been a reformer of the chautauqua circuit nor found a wrong to expose but could declare a remedy.

Joe R. Lane Dubuque

Spirit Lake Beacon Sees GOP Fracture Over Presidential Candidate

The Spirit Lake Beacon argues an embarrassment of riches makes it hard for Republicans to unite behind a candidate for President. It suggests the best solution is a solid front for Roosevelt to resolve the dispute.

Spirit Lake Roosevelt Beacon

Arlington Analyses Cummins and Roosevelt Political Play

The Arlington News notes Cummins backs Roosevelt to stay aligned with the President and his circle. It calls him a seasoned politician using the moment to maximize influence and solidify ties.

Odebolt Chronicle Endorses Taft as Great American

The Odebolt Chronicle favors William H. Taft to succeed Roosevelt not for Teddy’s support but for Taft’s standing as one of the century’s greatest Americans.

The Odebolt Chronicle William H. Taft Roosevelt Teddy

Cummins Won’t Sign His Political Death Warrant

The Melvin Argus notes it is not reasonable to expect Cummins to accept the vice presidential nomination and risk political ruin. The remark frames the decision as a strategic consideration rather than a fatal pledge.

Melvin Argus Cummins

Lane Endorsed as Formidable Chief Executive Candidate

The Webster City Freeman-Tribune endorses Joe R. Lane and states that if he agrees to allow his name for the office of chief executive he will prove a most formidable candidate.

Webster City Freeman-Tribune Joe R. Lane

Record Commentary on False Witness in National Life

The Cedar Falls Record notes a rising tendency to bear false witness against many leading figures in national life, describing it as nearly chronic in these later days.

Cedar Falls

President's Letters Draw Fire From Mt Vernon Hawkeye

The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye remarks that even a president can talk or write too much, reflecting editorial caution about political communication and public message management.

Mt. Vernon

Gov Hughes predicts Marshalltown boy will be targeted

The Marshalltown Times Republican quotes that Gov Hughes will "get" Kelsey just the same, reflecting political rhetoric and expected take of the same figure.

Hughes Kelsey Marshalltown Times Republican

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed as Safe Remedy

Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. A. W. Morgan 107 West Second street.

Foley A. W. Morgan West Second Street

Vice President Delivers Strong Iowa Message

The Ames Times notes the vice president made a solid impression in Iowa, highlighting a successful stop and clear reception from attendees amid a busy campaign swing.

Iowa Ames

Blindfolded Earle Ashley Walcott

A catalog entry notes a novel titled Blindfolded Earle Ashley Walcott published in 1906 by Bobbs Merrill Company. It emphasizes its intense interest, romance, and climactic scenes and mentions copyright details.

The Bobbs Merril Company

Morgue and vow of vengeance amid a San Francisco funeral

The narrator arranges to store a dead body after Detective Coogan’s order, then travels to the cemetery with renewed resolve for vengeance. A haunting ride past fog and gray hills deepens memory of a friend and the mission to avenge his death.

Wallbridge Doddridge Knapp Coogan Echoine San Francisco

Revenge Plot Deepens in San Francisco Mystery

The narrator, angered and resolved to vengeance, leaves Henry Wilton’s vault scene and returns to his house of mystery. In the foggy city, a confrontation with police yields relief as a note from Mother Borton arrives, hinting at more danger from Kum tonite and a perilous promise.

Luella Knapp Henry Wilton San Francisco Mr. Wilton Carson Coogan Mother Borton

Mother Bortons Advice Ends In A Puzzling Note

A detective scene unfolds as Officer Corson describes a sly note delivery to a boy asking for Wilton. The conversation shifts to locating the sender and the recipient, with questions about the boy’s room and its owner. The chapter teases further revelations.

Foley's Kidney Cure Praised by Willimantic Man

Mr. Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Conn credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a complete recovery after failing with other remedies. He reports being cured after using four bottles and now fully well. Address: 197 West Second Street.

New England Foley Alvin H. Stimpson Willimantic Conn W. Morgan West Second Street

Iowa Central Offers California Round Trip Fares

The Iowa Central railway will sell tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 18 for round trips at one fare. Valid for return through July 31. Travel may go direct one way and return by any other direct route with stopovers. For details contact agents or A. B. Cutts, B. T. A., Minneapolis.

Los Angeles San Francisco Rock Island California Portland Mystic Shriners’ Convention Conference of German Baptist Brethren Cal Iowa Central Railway A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minu

City Council Special Session Discusses Double Loop Plan

May 7 1907 city council in special session with Mayor Asthalter. Attorney Warner and Superintendent Clark report on rails for a proposed streetcar loop and depot timing. Amendments allow loop construction if Citizens Railway extends track and adds park lights. ordinances on street excavations are debated. City adjourns with Gustav Weis recording.

Asthalter Kneese Holmes van Zyl Diereks Sander Richards Leo Appel Warner Clark Steel Company Ald. Kneese Wood Park Eighth Street Ald. Eppel Len Weed Park Ald. Diercks Ald. Epper Citizens’ Railway & Light Company Washington Street Ald Alds Holmes, Eppel, Diercks and Eppel Ald. Holmes Ald Holmes Gustav Weis City Recorder

Orino Laxative Sugary Syrup Promoted for Women and Children

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup touted as mild and pleasant tasting ideal for women and children. It offers gentler action than violent purgatives and is available with a booklet at A. W. Morgan’s on West Second Street.

A. W. Morgan Lai West Secong Street

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