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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
3
Chej JOURNAL printing CVU announces F. D. Throop as publisher. Official paper for city and county with circulation claimed to exceed all competitors combined. Member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Evening Press Association.
New York Uilce iédu Nassau Street and La Coste Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office 750 Marquette Building Payne and Young in charge.
Terms outline subscription frequencies and prices. The Daily Journal prints every evening except Sunday with a daily 10 cent weekly carrier delivery and annual mail options. The Semi-Weekly Journal runs 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights with annual rates.
The journal lists local retail agencies for reader convenience. Entries include East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery, end of street car track, W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bell company offices and Mississippi Valley telecommunication topics. No clear events, dates, or names emerge.
The American Protective Tariff League opposes Secretary Taft for the Republican nomination. The Chicago Tribune editorial argues the league mislabels Taft as anti protectionist and that his policies on Philippine duties and canal procurement show practical protectionism. It suggests the public will see Taft as independent, courageous, and a sound protectionist.
Parker and Lee of New York report on the 2 cent fare law in Ohio. The piece notes conditions and possible authorities, presenting facts for public consideration without asserting proven authority. The article hints at controversial implications and seeks reader reflection on the policy.
Statistics from the Cleveland and Marietta railroad show 1906 passenger numbers up 13 percent and miles traveled up 12.4 percent, but passenger earnings fell 3 percent due to the two cent fare law. The company faced higher per mile losses despite some operating cost cuts, raising doubts about sustaining current service at reduced fares.
The Mystic Shriners suffered major casualties as a train carrying delegates to a convention wrecked earlier, followed by another disastrous crash on Saturday killing many Shriners.
The piece notes England's serious difficulties in India and reports preparations for a major military demonstration. It warns England should avoid a repeat of the Transvaal episode and hopes for a peaceful outcome.
After years of planning a loop for the city railway cars is expected to move toward reality in the near future, replacing prior hopes viewed as mere air castles.
The Ohio political scene draws interest from both major parties as developments unfold. Analysts expect close scrutiny of actions and potential shifts in support ahead of upcoming decisions.
Chicago rejoices as the city approves the charter bill after prolonged debate. Officials hailed the measure as a milestone for governance and local reform.
The Boone News Republic a Fort Dodge figure George E Roberts is seen as governor material if lured from Washington. Carroll Herald backs Lieut Gov Garst as progressive choice and predicts Garst will win support, deeming no other progressive contender likely for the nomination.
The Mason City Times-Herald notes the fellows who once boomed A. B. Funk for governor oppose his candidacy now that he lacks the energy for a campaign, and would have opposed him even when he was powerful physically and politically.
The Orange City Herald notes a rising public belief that doubting Roosevelt's sincerity about not running again would reshape opinions of his character, signaling debate over his political future and public trust.
The Creston Advertiser doubts President Roosevelt will yield to pressure and predicts the Republican Party will need to nominate another man.
The Marion Register quotes a local observer saying social status changes nothing, as people are pursued by consequences. The remark reflects community concern over accountability and law enforcement vigilance in the town.
The Algona Upper Des Moines-Republ ic an reports that Senator Allison’s bid for re election by the next year’s legislative body is now regarded as a settled matter.
The Cedar Falls Gazette poses a provocative question about loyalty and whether allegiance requires forcing the president to honor his unsolicited pledge. The piece invites reflection on accountability and political expectations.
A Burlington razette column playfully urges Senator Allison to saw a cord, framing the note as a light public quip rather than formal action.
A drunken stage coachman sparked a rapid chase along Iowa Avenue, sprinting like a scared dog as he clashed with a constable. Meanwhile Chambers brothers push Oak Street macadamization from Second to Water, pledging quick action ahead of city plans. Notables Butler, O Connor, Richman, Hanna and Brannan left for Des Moines to attend the U.S. circuit court in session.
A historical column recalls events from 39 and 20 years ago plus a 10 year-ago incident. It notes a change in Chicago mail delivery via Burlington and Oskaloosa trains to 10 45 a m from 2 30 p m and reports a buggy overturn at a Musserville crossing injuring Mrs Eldred. It also mentions Miss Fimma Engel being re elected grand recorder of the Degree of Honor.
A Manson Journal editorial argues that only a flat refusal by President Roosevelt will prevent his renomination by acclamation, as supporters vow to back him despite opposition and media pressure. The piece appears in the Des Moines Register and Leader archives.
The Charles City Intelligencer quotes observers predicting the state of Dubuque could vanish from the map as changes or reorganization take effect. No additional details are provided about the exact nature of the changes or timing.
Advertises a 1906 novel Blindfolded by Earle Ashley Walcott from Bobbs Merrill Company. Highlights highly romantic scenes and climaxes as key appeal.
Martin A. Flavin writes a witty tale about a惊 surprising Sagebrush League game between the Desert Stars and the Little Divides. Humor and excitement mix in this timely baseball story.
The June issue marks the seventh year of 10 Story Book. It features ten stories including Fooling With Fire by Eben E. Rexford and The Deacon's Goodness and Celeste's Corsets by Beatrice Lee. Also Bret Harte's The Outcasts of Poker Flat and poem Communist by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Gladwin May 15. Hallie Edwards visited his brother Daniel in Muscatine where he attends school. E C Kauffman and Win Blanchard were Washington and Muscatine visitors. Rush Gast’s father from Grandview helped in the lumber yards this week. Harley Cherwinka visited Muscatine. Flora McBride, studying in Muscatine, returned home for the weekend.
The narrator confronts Mother Barton over a note, suspects a trap, and arranges bodyguards Brown Barkhouse and Fitzhugh Porter while Carson suggests hotel safety. He learns his paid men are cared for by Barton and returns to the room to find an anonymous employer's letter awaiting him at noon.
Itching disfiguring skin eruptions disappear quickly and skin becomes clear and velvety after using Dr Hale's Household Ointment. Clear pure wholesome no poisonous ingredients. Results gratifying and certain. At drug stores 25c or direct from Menyon & Thomas Adams N J.
Downey notes show W A Cameron visiting Muscatine and multiple residents shopping in Iowa City. A birthday surprise for Mildred Jenkinson marks her 18th with gifts, a ball game is planned between Downey high and Springdale, and church groups host gatherings at the M P church and J H Secrest home.
Mrs John Edgar and son Tresler returned from Carthage Illinois where they attended a friend's funeral. Mrs Minnie Allen suffers a serious illness at her Columbus City home. Henry Krider Eva and Leland attended a W C T U contest in Letts. Austen Horton plans a spring house. Barton Cecil won a W C T U silver medal in Letts. McKinley Buser suffered a painful injury from a pitchfork. Lara McCullough spent Tuesday night at the McKee home. Henry Brown visited Will Hawkins. Will McCormick and H H Owen delivered hogs in Niceville.
O. owned a hog weighing 757 pouches. Wall Bros. sent a large drove of cattle to their farm last week. Mr. and Mrs. Col. Wofford of Lone Tree visited Will Hawkins on Sunday.
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