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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
3
Representatives and office locations in New York and Chicago are provided with firm names in charge. The New York Office is at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste & Maxwell in charge. The Chicago Office is at 750 Marquette Building with Payne & Young in charge. Telephone lines include the Bell exchange and a Mississippi Valley factorial office at 80 Mississippi Valley.
The Republican Electors of Iowa invite all Republicans to Des Moines on August 1 1906 at 10 30 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general supreme court judges clerk of supreme court superintendent of public instruction reporter of supreme court railroad commissioner and other business. Representation: one delegate per county plus floor seats for additional delegates based on Roosevelt vote.
Muscatine county Republicans meet on Saturday June 6 1906 at 1 30 p m to choose twenty one delegates to the state convention twenty one to the second district congressional convention and twenty one to the Muscatine and Louisa district senatorial convention. Representation based on township ward votes for Roosevelt in 1904. Committees to select delegates and county committee men.
Muscatine and Davenport backers push for an interurban line with a survey planned toward Blue Grass and on to Muscatine. Capitalists bankrolling the project insist the route will pay, while residents await concrete action and a clearer schedule from Iowa City progress.
Louisa county delegates pass a harmonious convention in Wapello backing C. A. Carpenter of Columbus Junction for the first district seat. Mossberry withdraws to Carpenter while Young and DeCord also seek the nomination as counties Lee Van Buren Henry Washington Jefferson Des Moines and Louisa weigh supports.
The piece explains digestion relies on the nervous system and nerv ous energy. Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills are advertised to boost nerves and digestion, claiming to improve taste salivation gastric fluids and overall vitality. Sold at 50 cents a box. Buffalo New York and local druggists carry the product.
The speaker notes Mr Carpenter commands a solid county base and a substantial Republican majority in the district. If nominated he is seen as electable and would honor the county, district, state, and nation as a congressman.
Two years after the St Louis fair opened its run Jamestown moves into the field with plans for a 1907 exposition commemorating the Massachusetts founding and recalling the Pocahontas and Captain Smith tale. Great expositions educate, but money to attend remains the hurdle.
Report from Pana describes two couples who swapped wives after each grew tired of their partners. One man is jailed and his wife loves another man while the other man also loves another woman. The piece notes such swaps would not be allowed in Muscatine and jokes that lawyers and divorce fees fuel court revenues.
With Sergius Witte out of power the condition in Russia grows more uncertain. He failed to unite the opposing forces though no man could. Witte linked the middle class and czar and secured pledges likely to be abrogated. The new premier is said to be a violent reactionary opposed to reforms Witte supported. The czar vacillates and an assassination seems more probable.
Four years after Mount Pelee eruption and the island of Martinique was buried in lava and ash, towns wrecked and lives lost, the region is reported to be fairly well populated again, challenging fears of settling in the dangerous locality.
Senator Clarke of Montana will retire at term end. Observation points to F. Augustus Heinze as successor, reportedly part of the recent copper settlement deal. The episode suggests Montana views its senatorial seat as a commercial asset.
After more than three weeks since three black men were lynched in Springfield Missouri no steps have been taken to identify or punish the leaders responsible. The author urges citizens across parties to unite to remove this blot by holding the perpetrators accountable.
Richard Pierson Hobson of Merrimac fame announces his candidacy for the presidency on the Democratic ticket. The announcement signals a possible bid for national leadership and raises questions about his platform and support.
The author notes an unnamed man with war fame may seek office, though his amorous fame clouds his image. Hobson is praised as smart and once gave a strong lecture, yet considered light for a presidential bid. The piece adds that Democrats lack a strong rival unless Bryan regains strength.
A company incorporated at Vinton, Iowa proposes making paper from corn husks. If successful, Iowa will produce all its paper from husks and still have surplus for neighbors, reducing the need for wood pulp tariffs and newspaper men in the state.
The Smoot investigation cost about $23,000 and the senate voted to let him retain his seat. The country learned much about Mormonism, though at a high price for the information.
A reader speculates on Colonel Bryan’s recent Philippine stay influencing Omaha’s recent Democratic shift. The note suggests that a travel by another Democratic Statesman to the Far East could yield more victories for the party.
A present outlook suggests San Francisco will be completed well before dirt moving starts on the Panama Canal project.
The Alton Democrat says the governor might join the Democratic Party and run with them if he chooses. The Rockwell City Advocate cautions not to take it too seriously and suggests the country may be saved by another path.
The Centerville Citizen acknowledges the governor holds the most delegates so far, while noting he has effectively exhausted his available reserves.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise notes farmers receive the facts in Madison County where the Cummins press suppresses information and the stance appears largely against Cummins.
The Ames Times mocks the biennial amendment for reducing grief and worry in politics while noting Iowa has seen more grief and politics than ever since its enactment. The editorial voice emphasizes heightened concern over governance and public sentiment.
The Mason City Times-Herald argues that anti Cummins forces see their defeat and propose a political compromise by avoiding further confrontation or risk. The piece questions whether escalating actions would only worsen their position.
The Estherville Vindicator and Republican notes a broad shift toward the Republican fold with Gov. Cummins receiving an unprecedented share of Democratic votes across caucuses and primaries northward, signaling a historic GOP showing.
The Rock Valley Bee notes public weariness with the current campaign as voters await the state convention and party nominations, hoping for reduced politics and clearer direction during the biennial elections. The piece questions what steps the public can take amid ongoing political activity.
Advertisement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic remedy to correct stomach and digestive disorders. It cites glycerine as a healing agent, lists multiple plant extracts and claims medical endorsements from several professors. It promises relief from dyspepsia gastritis pyrosis and chronic constipation and asserts efficacy for stomach liver and intestinal derangements.
A copyright record notes the 1905 edition of Ohie Deluge published by Bobbs-Merrill Co. details unclear from OCR. The notice confirms ownership and year, reflecting early 20th century publishing practices.
The narrator recounts Langdon’s treachery as he dumps Coal holdings, wrecking shares and exposing fake wealth. Roebuck’s brokers suffer as Langdon unloads on his “nal,” leaving National Coal securities unsold as receivership is set for Thornley at the Discount and Deposit Bank. The narrator hints at publishing the History of the Industrial National Bank.
The narrator explains how Roebuck and a syndicate of seven ultra rich men control national finance. He describes banks and life insurers as fronts to siphon wealth, influence markets, and fund wars, lulling the public while cheating producer and consumer interests. He admits bribing telegraph workers for incriminating papers.
The speaker admits the charge of obtaining stenographic notes from eavesdroppers and explains the key to his success. He asserts servants of corrupt leaders betray their own, notes he can still access secrets, and claims most of The Seven offered to betray others for immunity. The piece hints at continuation.
An old advertisement proclaims dandruff stems from a germ and only Newbro's Herpicide can destroy it. It claims weekly scalp treatments fail and urges buying the Detroit company product, with a sample offer and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as agent.
Iowa Central lists special excursion fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound on June 18 to 29 with limited 60 day return options and routes via California. Also fares to Boston Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and more for meetings and events with sale dates in May and June and extensions available for a small fee. Contact A B Cutts G P T Minneapolis for details.
An old prescription ad urges readers to treat a chronic wound with Bucklen's Amica Salve. The ad promises guaranteed relief and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller for 25 cents.
Masonic lodge No. 2 A W Scott W M and L Johnson secretary meet last Tuesday each month Washington chapter No 4 R A M convocation second Friday Webb Council Reysl and Select Masters assemble third Thursday in Stein’s music hall De Molay Commandery No 1 regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezotte and Graff recorders
Co. & S FELECTA CHAPTER No. 32 meets the second and fourth Mondays each month. Mrs. Fapie Reimecke serves as W M and Mrs. Ancust Othmer as Secretary.
Muscatine Aerif No. 815 holds weekly Tuesday evening meetings at 8 in Eagle Lodge hall above Duncar restaurant. Visitors welcome. Officers listed: W. C. Towers, W. P. A. C. Thiesen, W. Sec.
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