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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
3
The Daily paper states it is the official City and County paper with circulation guaranteed greater than all Olbec Muscacine papers combined and at least Luree Limes Laut of any other daily. It lists AP membership and Lee Syndicate affiliation with New York and Chicago offices noted.
The Daily Journal prints every evening except Sunday while the Semi-Weekly Journal publishes 10 pages on Tuesday and 8 on Friday nights. Delivery within the city by carrier costs 10 cents per week. yearly mail rates are 3.00 for daily and 0.48 for semi-weekly. Agencies listed include Kest Hill at Clay Kneese Grocery, Morse Washburn's Grocery, Busch's Drug Store, Kecklerville, and Sharrar's Grysy with locations on East 20d Street, West Hill, and nearby streets.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference telephone and business office lines connected to Bell Telephone and editorial offices with brief mentions of Mississippi Valley area locations. No clear event or outcome is stated.
The newborn heir to the Spanish throne is a boy, bringing national rejoicing. The king and queen are seen as fortunate, with the 1906 marriage remembered for a near-fatal bomb attempt that narrowly failed to end the royal line.
An article questions whether imprisonment and fine suffice for the crime of criminal assault on a girl or woman. It cites a New Jersey case of 12 years in prison and a $1000 fine, arguing that lynching could persist if penalties differ by race, and urging death penalty consideration for such crimes, regardless of offender's race.
A historic argument contends that lynching thrives when legal punishment seems uncertain. If law imposes a fitting sentence and enforces it, mobs would lose incentive to act, ending lynchings as justice becomes clearly sufficient and necessary.
Yesterday developments tied Charles Moyer to past burglary and conviction, casting doubt on his suitability as president of the Western Federation of Miners. The implications suggest the federation’s leadership may reflect poorly on its judgment and standards.
Illinois legislators push for a pay raise with both chambers approving a bill while Governor Deneen signals a veto. The dispute centers on opposition to an anti pass law, suggesting the measure may fail without further action.
The text reflects frustration as cold weather lingers and spring seems hesitant to arrive. The speaker laments a season stuck in an extended, unnatural transition, comparing it to a summer that refuses to surrender to winter’s return.
The article notes that American babies arrive with far less ceremonial display than a Spanish royal heir would, suggesting a cultural contrast in birth traditions and public attention.
A Detroit club woman who campaigns for wearing no clothes is questioned for not practicing what she preaches, highlighting a conflict between her advocacy and personal conduct.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Roosevelt is not indispensable, asserting the republic remains viable without one man. It contends leadership can come from the many, not monarchy. Webster City Freeman Tribune ridicules talk of a third-term limit as nonsense.
The Sioux City Journal cited the Des Moines Capital naming Hon. John F. Lacey as a potential delegate to the national convention in the 190s era. It warned progressives to avoid rushing and urged harmony within the party while other papers questioned whether one man holds the claim to presidency.
The Shenandoah Sentinel-Post shows limited support for Secretary Taft while rating Gov. Hughes of New York as the lone figure near Roosevelt in popular esteem.
A Cedar observer warns that if tempers flare on both sides of a major industrial dispute, the nation could see renewed all out clashes and instability. The remark reflects concern about escalating tensions and potential economic disruption.
Muscatine and Louisa counties residents plan a Port Louisa gathering on Saturday at 10:00 to discuss building a levee around Muscatine Island. A summer legislature appropriation aimed to recover overflow lands is cited, urging organized action to execute the law.
Mrs Nancy wife of John Royles and sister of Mrs J K Scott died suddenly at her Wilton home at 2 o clock this morning The report mentions Mrs J Ellen Foster as the Lady law- likely continuing obituary notices in progress.
The Mason City Times-Herald imagines a Roosevelt in the pulpit, arguing his presence would have filled church pews. The Rapids Gazette quotes the remark as a playful contrast to his public life while noting the Russian conflict between anarchy and bureaucracy.
The Iowa City Republican argues that President Roosevelt should not be required to revisit his pledge not to run again even if circumstances have changed since he first voiced the stance.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil quotes a source saying the public will not grasp the true state of affairs until all chautauqua lecturers finish their summer engagements. The note emphasizes ongoing preparations and the impact of the touring speakers on public understanding.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican quips that if Bryan were as persuasive in politics as theology, he would be busy refusing a fourth term.
Iowa fire insurers and associations collected 7 088 270 17 in premiums and paid 2 754 314 33 in losses. Mutual tornado hail and plate glass firms took 381 641 27 in premiums and 70 302 in losses. Burglary casualty firms earned 677 462 45 in premiums and paid 256 516 95. Total risks written 530 936 156 42 across various categories. nine stock fire firms, three casualty firms and two mutual assessment associations admitted to do business. Six mutuals dissolved by consolidation. 12 withdrawn or ceased reporting after San Francisco disaster. Losses to premiums: low companies 351.7 percent. non Iowa 36.9 percent.
Ten years ago in Geneseo Illinois Miss Jesse Harmon and Mr Ann Davis were married at the bride’s parents home. Mr and Mrs C O Hurd of West Third street marked 59 years married today. Iowa state firemen tournament slated for Iowa City June 15 to 18.
A note from Henry Jayne discusses tearing away the front porch and cupola to allow the new building to be within five feet of the lot center, using the old structure until completion to avoid delays and cost.
Laurel Hill May 10 reports Ferdinand and Eddie Harder visiting Muscatine on Tuesday. John Reese of Wilton made a business call. William Boot returned home from Wilton where he worked, while Ernest Ficke suffered la grippe. Glen Cummings recovers from a horse kick. Mr and Mrs John Mohr hosted a large surprise gathering Saturday. Chris and Len Angerer attended a Sweetland party. Lawrence Brugman visits Davenport for summer. Beryl Cummings improves from illness. Ed Bouland visited Wilton. Ella Mehr from Muscatine stayed with John and Johr. Mrs Paul Johnson suffers a sprained arm. Mrs Gus Gruemmer was a county seat caller. Echo telephone stockholders meeting chose PB Norton president James Cockshoot secretary Ferdinand Bunge treasurer.
The formula of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription bears scrutiny by medical experts as it contains no alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs and all ingredients are endorsed by leading medical authorities. A booklet with ingredient endorsements will be mailed free to anyone sending name and address to RV Pierce Buffalo NY.
The article notes the affirmative result of a special election for a new court house and discusses plans to establish temporary offices or scattered quarters, then replace the old structure. It describes a proposed 80 foot deep house facing Third Street and questions the cost and disruption of temporary or dispersed arrangements.
A 1906 Bobbs-Merrill Company novel titled Blindfolded offers an intensely romantic narrative filled with dramatic climaxes. The work emphasizes passion and dramatic turns within a period literary style.
Corson and Carson dine with Mother Barton in a tavern while a detective questions loyalties. Upstairs, the old hag interrogates the narrator, pressing for his recent actions and warning of possible danger if betrayals occur. The atmosphere blends menace and sly humor as characters navigate trust and risk.
A narrator and Mother Borton exchange wry dialogue in a perplexing scene. The narrator realizes he misread the ground plan of two buildings, while Mother Borton forgets the plot she supposedly wrote, leaving the matter unresolved and suggesting a continuation.
A woman from Notre Dame Indiana promotes a home treatment for rheumatism and related pains claiming it cures sufferers without climate change. She says the discovery removes uric acid from blood, loosens joints, purifies blood, brightens eyes, and restores system tone and elasticity. Proof sent by addressing Mrs M Summers Box 407 Notre Dame Ind.
Delayed Wilton dispatches report Dr. and Mrs. F B James returning from Cedar Rapids after the dental convention. Edith Henderson and Ida Rolland toured Iowa City. Mrs E J Morgridge arrived from Cedar Rapids visiting Mrs Ss H Wise. Drs Chas Cope and D E Smith attended Cedar Rapids events and travel to Muscatine. John McGillivray of Watertown, Ill., arrives for his mother’s death. Presbyterian Ladies' society met at Mrs Cope's with officers elected. Henry Thede remodels the Commercial hotel expanding a sample room and creating a reading room.
Sarah Berks took Electric Bitters for headache and can now meet her social engagements at Hav ercamp's Prescription Drug Store where the remedy sold for 59 cents.
The Rock Island timetable shows eastbound trains No 12 No 50 No 4 and No 74 local freight No 44 Golden State Limited with times from Davenport and Chicago to 2700pm Also southwest routes No 3 No 49 No 11 No 73 Local Freight No 43 Golden State Limited and arrivals departures for westbound and fast service plus a note that the Golden State Limited stops only to take on or let off passengers to El Paso and points west All trains run daily except Sunday. W S Underdonk agent.
Wilton branch trains daily except Sunday depart Muscatine on No. 368 at 6:25 am No. 367 at 12:50 pm No. 362 at 3:20 pm No. 361 at 5:50 pm No. 364 at 9:25 pm No. 363 at 11:55 pm.
Train numbers and schedules show passenger and freight services with times such as No 12 departing 2:34 am and No 3 at 7:00 am. The document lists No 92 freight carrying passengers and No 1 freight at 8:15 am with notes in irregular OCR text.
Local timetable lists No. 4 No. 2 southbound with multiple stops including Muscatine Round House Habo's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connections to Iowa Central C R I P Burlington and other lines. No. 6, No. 5 No. 1 No. 3 run on specific days with noted transfer points and connecting trains.
The notice outlines revised trip times for Davenport Rock Island on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m. Burlington service on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. after May 1 steamer Helen Blair will replace Columbia for Sunday trips from Muscatine returning that evening and making Davenport port again Monday morning. W A Blair Manager. W G Block Co Agents.
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