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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
3
Local Agencies Named for City Convenience
The Journal lists East Hill, Clay Kneese Grocery, Fast 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 Muscatine Sharrar's grocery as city convenience points.
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the Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Mississippi Valley Becomes Trade Office News Line
A terse note from Bein editorial staff in the Mississippi Valley region lists a business office and editorial line. It mentions Beil and local office details with generic references to business activity and regional media presence.
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Beli
Mississippi Valley
Sworn Circulation of Muscatine Journal April 1905
Publisher W. L. Lane swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated 134 840 copies in April 1905 with an average daily circulation of 5 394. The sworn statement details totals by day and confirms distribution for the month.
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Muscatine Journal
Rae Nerve
A. Osee
Ak Enees
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Messuetsae
Sac Etwas
Gsee
Cate Enees
Pere Ree
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W. L. Lane
Muscatine Co
State of Lowa
F. W. Eversmeyer
Iowa's New Laws Outline in Open Legislative Talk
A political preview notes upcoming Iowa legislature issues eight months before the next session. It lists proposed laws including primary election reform, anti-pass laws, prohibitions on bankers taking personal loans, new incorporation and trespass laws for railroads, uniform insurance rules, interracial marriage bans, juvenile court additions, and other topics such as vital statistics and liquor laws.
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General Assembly
State legislature previews major bills and reforms
The article notes forthcoming policy proposals for teachers and state matters, with many bills of great importance. It mentions routine bills to fix defects and minor measures, plus recommendations from state officials. Bankers will seek legislation, and the primary election and anti pass bills will be hotly debated.
Stratfordon Avon Visit Reflects Shakespeare Revival Trends
Frank W. Mahin notes Stratford-on-Avon’s Shakespeare revival and rising interest in his plays in England while American theatregoers favor modern musical comedies. He cites Jessie Bartlett Davis’s remark that audiences demand extravagant productions and that even great tragedies like William Owen’s fail to draw crowds. Parsifal’s Chicago run shows interest in high-class works, yet American tastes skew to lighter themes.
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Frank W. Mahin
Muscatine
Stratford-on-Avon
William Shakespeare
Mr. Mahin
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Will J. Davis
William Owen and Company
Chicago
Illinois Senate Fight Sets Stage for 1906 Primary
The article notes a looming bitter race for the U S Senate in Illinois between ex-Governor Yates and incumbent Shelby M Cullom. Primary law requires each county to indicate its choice on the last Saturday in April 1906. Campaign activity is expected to begin soon amid uncertain support for Cullom.
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Iowa
Dlinois
United States Senate
Shelby M. Cullom
Yates
Cullom
Iowa Leaders Split Over Senate Fight and Federal Bunch
The piece discusses political maneuvering around Senatorial plots in Illinois and Iowa figures like Yates Cullom and Lowden. It notes Yates's push against the federal faction, hopes for Lowden as an Iowa product, and the coming Illinois senatorial battle that Iowa would monitor closely.
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Yates
Deneen
Senator
Iowa
Frank O. Lowden
Chicago
Lowden
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Burlington
Roosevelt
Ilinois
Governor Rumors Stir Ames Times Question
The Ames Times wonders about a farmer for governor in Iowa politics while the Burlington Hawkeye notes a broad shift toward tighter limits on retail liquor sales nationwide.
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Burlington Hawkeye
President Remains Strong After Airing Out
The Dubuque Telegraph reports the President not weakening, claiming the altitude quickens his pulse and air invigorates him, leaving him vigorous and fit for battle after the outing.
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Dubuque
Cummins urged to leave the Republican party
The Keosauqua Republican quotes that Governor Cummins is not at home or in congenial company within the Republican party and argues that for his own peace of mind he should exit the party.
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Keosauqua
Cummins
Early start in Iowa senatorial contest sparks debate
The Dubuque Telegraph notes an early campaign start for the Iowa Senate race while the Gate City counters that such a start is already a thing of the past, reflecting partisan spins on timing.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Keokuk Gate City
Bernard Murphy Faces Governor Nomination Hurdles
The Britt Tribune outlines what Bernard Murphy has not said about his proposed governor bid, noting such omissions would fill a large book and are among his strong points in favor.
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The
Britt Tribune
Bernard Murphy
Businessmen urged to follow Roosevelt for yearly open air vacation
The Sibley Gazette notes that many businessmen could profit by Roosevelt's example and gain bodily vigor by taking a brief annual vacation in the open air.
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The
Sibley Gazette
Roosevelt
Glidden Graphic Presses La Follette Nomination for Roosevelt Term
The Glidden Graphic says it will insist La Follette be nominated to succeed Roosevelt unless the President reconsiders his decision not to seek another term.
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Glidden Graphic
la Follette
Roosevelt
Cummins Gains Catchword Power in Tariff Debate
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil hails Gov. Cummins as a red rag who stirs reaction when the tariff is raised, noting immediate mobilization and howling in parts of Iowa.
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Council
Cummins
Lowa
Iowa Loses Population, Sends Talent Westward
The Carroll Herald notes Iowa, like 25 years ago, losing residents to cheaper land and new opportunities in other regions, sending its best material to areas with room to grow.
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Iowa
The
Carroll Herald
Reverend McCash pressed to enforce prohibitory law
Rev. Mr. McCash of the Anti Saloon League asks Governor Camagas to enforce the prohibitory law but the Iowa Staats Anzeiger notes the reverend is not a special friend of the governor.
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Mr. McCash
Anti-Saloon League
Gov. Camagas
Iowa Staats-Anzeiger
Audubon Republican Questions Stitzel L. Way for Governor
The Audubon Republican questions the sincerity of suggesting Stitzel L Way as governor. It argues that a man who knows the governor's qualifications and has abundant advice for the governor and critics is well qualified to hold the office. It laments the state’s loss in not using S X’s services.
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Audubon Republican
Stitzell
S. X
Nevada Representative Questions Gov Cummins Tariff Confidence
The Nevada Representative doubts Gov Cummins shows the same confidence as in his speeches years ago on tariff policy. He says the governor is moving to recognize that his policy aims rely on a reorganized Democratic party rather than Republican statesmanship.
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Nevada
Charlotte Steps Toward Change Amid Royal and Rural Ties
In a village scene drawn from chapter eight, Charlotte quietly tends Gretchen’s baby and grapples with social duty. She arranges a charitable gift to Michael and Guida, then contends with Louisa over a riding plan and her lingering interest in D Aubant as Leo and others watch. The episode foreshadows Charlotte’s potential transformation away from old rituals toward sincere affection.
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Gretchen
Charlotte
Louisa
Leo
D’aubant
Gulda
Hans
Minna
Heinrich
Anna
Michael
Guida
D'Aubant
Drawbridge
D'Aubbant
Willibald
Dr Pierce's Family Remedies Promoted With Claims
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's remedies including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, asserting they cure digestive and female ailments. It warns against substitutions and invites readers to request medical advice books by mail, citing testimonials and a large distribution effort.
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Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Daugster
MC Fox
E. Leonard St
Grand Rapids
Golden Medical
Anna
Ann Achange
Buff
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as superior to all rivals for healing and pain relief. Cures or no pay. Priced 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription and Drug Store.
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Havercamp’s
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