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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
3
The Daily Journal of Muscatine outlines its ownership and editorial leadership with W L Lane as publisher and F D Throop as managing editor. It boasts circulation claims and describes issue schedules and the Sea Weekly Journal variants with eight pages on Tuesdays and twelve pages on Fridays.
Notices outline delivery options for subscribers with daily city delivery by cartier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. Daily one year totals three dollars. Semi weekly option priced in cents remains listed.
Representatives from the Des Moines bureau at Fourth and Court Streets are led by Leon Brown. The Washington bureau at The Marlborough is under Harold J. Mahin. New York office at 140 Nassau Street is overseen by La Coste and Maxwell. Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building is managed by Payne and Young.
The Journal lists agencies around the city for reader convenience including 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.
A damaged OCR fragment from a Bell County office page references Mississippi and a Wetley entry with unclear data and no coherent event or outcome. The readable content does not establish a concrete action, date, or entity beyond locality mentions.
Wording shows a sworn affidavit by W. L. Lane, publisher, asserting the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated a total 134 840 copies in April 1905 with daily and Sunday figures listed. The statement confirms average circulation and specific dates in the period.
The state encampment of the G. A. R. and the state convention of the W. R. C. gather in Oskaloosa amid indifferent weather. Muscatine is well represented, and the article honors the veterans who endured hardships and preserve the union, noting aging members join a fading army of blue.
The trans Atlantic yacht race has begun with a prize of a $5,000 cap from Emperor William of Germany and other awards. The field features a newer breed of yacht, expanding beyond the American Cup form favored by Sir Thomas Lipton and differing in build and design. The ongoing competition attracts sports fans and enthusiasts worldwide.
The article notes rough weather shaping the contest and a long course, with America leading eight yachts. It highlights American yacht builders’ past superiority and defenders’ confidence to win. The event’s international character promises global attention and may spark more such races in the future.
The bid for a receiver for the National Electric company shows how Bigelow of Milwaukee caused broad damage. Innocent stockholders who trusted the firm and had no ties to Bigelow will bear the consequences of his misdeeds.
The article urges teachers to take a country vacation during a walkout and return with a supply of hickory switches to quell the youth strike, suggesting a stern disciplinary response.
Reports describe flood damage and rivers on the rampage as rain continues. Residents fear further losses recalling two years of prior trouble which is not ancient history to them.
A Minnesota judge joins others in ruling against a get rich quick scheme, claiming broad public support. The remarks praise Judge Lochren and Minneapolis Postmaster Hale as exemplars whose stance could curb such concerns nationwide.
The general convention of the Baptists at St Louis this week marks continued easing of sectional tensions. Such meetings should have occurred earlier and many old cases of bitterness would have been erased.
The defender group says she will avoid public appearances unless a manager arrives with a strong offer. Nan Patterson will reportedly sign the contract, aiming to leverage her notoriety for maximum gain.
Rockefeller struggles to raise thousands for missions while Andrew Carnegie faces demands from towns and villages for library endowments and college funding. Even wealthy individuals contend with public funding pressures.
Decatur Illinois endures a split police setup with a fired force resisting departure while a new department operates despite friction. The situation reflects a broader trend as some cities contend with no formal police force at all.
An Iowa town reacts to census results showing rising death rates across several cities and counties attributed to local actions. The report highlights a broad pattern of increased mortality impacting multiple communities.
The Iowa City Republican argues Murphy represents needed change from current standards. It compares Briggs era honesty to Murphy’s potential removal of formal attire and rhetoric, echoing earlier political shifts toward plain speaking. It notes a preference for practical leadership over style.
The reader provides a garbled sample sentence about QCOTT SOWNGE and gag Peart Seren in New Yoh. The item appears as a placeholder snippet with unclear context and missing coherent facts. Further readable material is needed to form a proper headline and summary.
The Marshalltown Times Republic says Mr Steffens found nothing new in Wisconsin and doubts he will uncover more in Iowa. It warns that only those who seek publicity as punishment need fear McClure's, urging any political agitators to change their ways or face consequences.
The executive council bars smoking in state capitol corridors during ongoing repairs and the Cedar Rapids Republican urges the ban become permanent. The party argues the state house should not serve as a smoking room and notes it will not deter candidates from running for office in Iowa.
The Cedar Falls Record notes that Iowa has companies catering to local residents. They may not suit pompous standards, but they deliver safe and satisfactory returns for Iowa people.
The Cedar Falls Gazette says well meaning editors nominating governors need not fear the office will go unfilled. It notes current chatter will have little impact on the situation and urges restraint in speculation.
The Dubuque Times notes ex-Speaker Bowen of Allamakee county, tied to the governorship, is described as the peer of any man in the state for his handshake and presence.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that while possible Gates escaped and lambs were caught, the Milwaukee incident shows at least one wolf escaped detection. The report emphasizes elusive behavior and failed attempts to trap the animal.
The Vinton Eagle notes that if Senator Dolliver remains in office, which appears likely, he could become the Senate leader within a decade or so, potentially guiding the chamber in 10 to 15 years.
The Keokuk Gate City notes a local theory that the dessert strawberry shortcake earned its name because it typically contains few berries. This quirky etymology reflects regional humor and food history in the paper’s small town coverage.
The Fort Dodge Chronicle notes a year filled with political activity and debates as campaigns intensify across the region. It highlights rising voter interest and the broad scope of issues shaping public discourse.
A Washington Democrat ob serves that a man may wear a white vest and still not pay his debts.
Chicago Tribune argues Illinois will delay law reform for two years as lawyers block changes. Judges allegedly influence resistance by claiming new acts would misdefine procedures. The piece blames the legal profession for court congestion and urges gradual, incremental reforms over decades.
Oakland notes show Barney McCoy visiting friends on Sunday evening. Local residents visiting include Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCollister and Mrs. Hines at M. R. McKean's, and Grandma Baker with Mrs. Morse at Mrs. Wolfe's. Iowa River flooding concerns rise as banks overflow.
D'Aubant shadows Charlotte as she searches for a lost locket. He deceives her, exposes her claim to the locket, and confesses a growing love while she struggles with guilt and fear. He recounts days spent waiting at the brook and hints at a shared fate.
Electric Bitters invigorate the female system and cure nervousness headache backache and constipation. Try Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
Pearl City Lodge No. 45 holds regular meetings on the first and third Thursday evenings each month at Fish Hall on East Second Street.
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