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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1906

Page

3

Agency listings for city readers in Journal paper

The Journal notes several city agencies for reader convenience including East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 20d street, South Muscatine with Morse Washburn's Grocery, End of street car track, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville with Chayka's Grocery, and West Muscatine with Sharrar's Grocery.

Journal East Hill Clay Kneese East 20d South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s W. C. A. Busch's Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sharrar’s

Muscatine Republicans Convene for County Delegates

Muscatine county Republicans plan a delegate convention on Saturday June Sth 1906 at 1 30 p m to choose delegates to the state convention the second district congressional convention and the Muscatine and Louisa district senatorial convention. Representation is based on township ward and Roosevelt votes with detailed tallies for each township and ward. Committees will organize caucuses to select delegates and county committee men.

Muscatine County Muscatine and Louisa Theodore Roosevelt Bloomington Township Cedar Township Fulton Goshen Township Cts Lake Township Montpelier Township Moscow Township Ces Orono Township Coats Pike Township Sieventy Swilton Township Muscatine Ees Asiate

May in Iowa: a Nation of Beauty and Faith

The passage extols Christianity as the enduring solace of mankind and urges unity over doctrinal disputes. It contrasts progress and belief, notes the gentler path of Christ, and lauds the unifying power of the simple religion amid calls for tolerance. It also celebrates Iowa landscapes in May with blooming scenery and spring’s renewal.

Modern theology moves past disputed creeds for world outreach

The text argues churches waste time on heresy and literal framing of creeds. It notes many reject cardinal points as historical or allegorical and that laypeople care little whether early creed points are established facts. It urges focusing on Christian advancement rather than doctrinal disputes.

Timely Praise for Hampton County Countryside

An editor from the Hampton Chronicle describes a joyful countryside drive through fertile fields and farms near the city. He urges readers to experience the landscape and share pride in the region’s beauty and bounty.

Hampton Chronicle

Northeast Iowa split over tariff revision and Perkins delegates

The Charles City Inteligencer notes that northeast Iowa is not united for Cummins and has given Geo D Perkins many delegates. The Parkersburg Eclipse adds Senator Dolliver angered supporters by endorsing Perkins, triggering a strong local response from party workers.

Iowa Cummins Charles City Geo. D. Perkins Parkersburg Dolliver Perkins

Roosevelt Seen Likely Man of the Hour for Third Term

The Mason City Times-Herald excludes Shaw Taft and Fairbanks from the presidential race for various reasons and notes Cannon is unavailable. It concludes Roosevelt stands as the man of the hour and would be forced to accept a third term.

Mason City Times-Herald Shaw Taft Fairbanks Cannon Roosevelt

Emmet County Convention Avoids Silver Coinage Push

The Estherville Vindicator and Republican expresses thanks that the Emmet county Republican convention did not adopt a resolution demanding free and unlimited coinage of silver. The Estherville Enterprise adds that the resolutions adopted carry the true populist ring.

Estherville

Clinton Herald Sees Strong GOP Nomination Odds

The Clinton Herald argues the governor is a strong favorite for renomination and that opposition from critics is overly harsh. It notes editors and politicians must sidestep to back a Republican nominee.

Clinton Herald The Herald

Sherman incident reveals deep southern hatred for the north

The Dubuque Telegraph warns the Sherman incident shows intense hostility in parts of the south toward northerners. It says talk of unity is hollow and the hatred will persist across unborn generations.

Dubuque Telegraph

Dowie’s Fortune Dwindles as Bankrupt Grafters Fall

From current appearances the old monumental grafter Dowie has lost most of his ill gotten gains and is utterly bankrupt. The worse part is that those who profited may be no better than he was, and justice would favor restitution if it could reach the unwise pockets.

Blacklock Langdon Vivians Anita Howard Alva’s Mowbray Langdon Wall Street

Progres­sives Likely to Nominate. Bolting Not Expected

The Waterloo Courier argues it is idle to speculate on progressives bolting. It says progressives will nominate their ticket and any bolting would come from standpatters. The paper predicts an overwhelming victory for the governor this fall in Iowa.

Waterloo Courier Iowa

West Side Hatmakers Recipe for an $18.00 Hat

A Kansas milliner on the west side of the Missouri river was asked to draft a hat recipe. She quickly wrote a recipe costing eighteen dollars: five dollars worth of ostrich feathers, five cents worth of broom wire, and an unlimited supply of skillful flattery.

Kansas Missouri River

Democrats United Warned by Republican Editorial

The Cedar Rapids Republican editorial notes Democrats are taking notice as Republicans warn a divided front risks defeat against a smaller foe. It cautions that dividing in the face of a rival democracy could prove costly and urges unity to avoid later regret.

Cedar Rapids

Senator Tillman to Speak at Clinton Spiritual Meeting

Senator Tillman is named as a speaker at a large spiritual meeting in Clinton to be held in August. If his handling of spiritual topics mirrors his approach to material issues his remarks should be entertaining.

Tillman Clinton

Dawson and the Hen Claim Gold Might From Hen

Kansas City Journal reports Congressman Dawson praising the American hen claiming 60 day output could equal all U S gold mines. The piece ends with a wry note that people would still prefer a real gold mine.

Dawson Kansas City Journal United States

Insurance losses in San Francisco hit by Iowa firm

One Iowa company reported a loss from the San Francisco disaster amounting to only $2,000 while others avoided major claims. The note highlights the benefit of keeping an insurer's operations within cautious bounds.

Iowa San Francisco

Iowa man claims U.S. debt can be paid off in a year

A Topeka Journal item reports an Iowa man declaring American men could eliminate national debt within one year. The quip notes many would accept the idea if she paid off their personal debts first.

Topeka Iowa Statesman

All Thieves Are Liars A State Viewpoint

An optimistic observer notes that if all liars were thieves humanity would be worse off, arguing in this state that thieves are not the same as liars. The remark suggests current conditions make this distinction especially true.

Franklin backed turkey but admired the American hen

The Toledo Blade notes Benjamin Franklin favored the turkey as national bird but foresaw the great promise of the American hen, contrasting his caution with the hen’s rise in American symbolism.

Toledo Blade Benjamin Franklin

Rural wedding tops New York society chronicles

The Minneapolis Tribune notes a lavish daisy wedding for Miss Green and Mr. Carrott in millionaire circles. The couple reportedly received many presents as they celebrated in the innermost social life, provoking editorial curiosity about future events.

Minneapolis Tribune New York Miss Green Mr. Carrott

Boy Seeks Job Ahead of Circus Day

Three weeks remain until circus day as a young boy searches for work to earn the price of a ticket. He aims to save enough money to attend the event and enjoy the show.

Politician Herriott Cited By Marion Register

The Marion Register warns not to count John Herriott out of the race while the Keokuk Gate City notes many drownings occur before streams are crossed.

John Herriott Marion Register Keokuk

Golden Medical Discovery Promoted For Heart Ailments

An ad praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery notes it treats valvular heart disease with Golden Seal root and Stone root. It cites authorities and testimonials claiming improved heart action, general tonic effects, and accompanying benefits for stomach liver and bowels. It also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets for constipation.

Dr. Pierce United States Wm. Paine Paine

Convention Timing Cited By Ottumwa Courier

The Ottumwa Courier notes the Republican state convention is still about three months away, highlighting the delay in scheduling and potential implications for party campaigning and candidate selection.

Ottumwa

Davenport Times on Corporate Guilt Presumption

The Davenport Times argues that corporations are presumed not guilty until proven otherwise, noting that this presumption in the opposite direction is weak.

Davenport Times

Polk County Primary Law Interpretations Highlighted

The Mason City Globe Gazettte notes multiple readings of the Polk County primary law and says the leading delegate recipient interpreted it his own way.

Mason City Globe Gazettte Polk County

Argus Skeptical On Railroads As Iowa Campaign Issue

The Melvin Argus warns that if the governor and allies can sway voters to see railroads as a campaign issue he will be nominated and elected. The Argus remains skeptical about such deception.

Melvin Argus Iowa The Argus

Bryan platform money plank still intact claims Spencer Herald

The Spencer Herald argues that the sole remaining Bryan 1896 plank not stolen by Republicans nationwide is the money plank, though they say opponents have chipped away at it.

Spencer Herald

Perkins Vote Surge in Polk County Prompted by Local Turnout

The Des Moines Mail and Times reports 3,500 Polk county ballots for Perkins were driven by a rising local turnout and mobilization efforts.

The Des Moines

The Duel of Pride and Love at Dawn Hill

In a tense confrontation at Dawn Hill Langdon seeks revenge on Blacklock for winning Anita. Anita reveals she loves Blacklock, not Langdon, breaking Langdon’s heart and ending his scheme. The narrator reflects on power, justice, and future plans as life moves on.

Nervous Prostration Cure Promoted by Dr A W Chase

A historical advertisement touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming to cure nervous prostration and exhaustion by revitalizing nerve cells. It asserts many symptoms stem from the nervous system and promotes buying the medicine from local dealers and the Buffalo company.

Weil A. W. Chase Dr. A. W.’. Chase Medicine Company Buffalo, N.Y

False Theories On Dandruff Cure Promoted By Herpicide

An advertisement claims scalp stimulation only relieves itch while dandruff requires destroying a germ. It touts New bro s Herpicide as the sole scientific cure to dandruff prevent hair loss and baldness. Samples available for 10 cents via The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as agent.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp

Mad dog shot and church dedication noted in Iowa Township

In Iowa Township on May 14 a large yellow mad dog frothing on a porch was shot by Andy Larue and his son. James Folley of Iowa City is able to be out again. Community notices mention a cemetery fund social at Pedee church May 24 and a Trinity Reform church dedication seven miles from Wilton last Sunday with attendees from Cedar and West Cedar. Dr. Todd departed for Des Moines as a delegate to a medical institute.

Iowa Township Andy Larue Andy Son James Folley Iowa City L. BR. Moor Dickinson Near Atalissa Tipton Pedee Church Springdale

Foley's Kidney Cure credited by Willimantic man

New England news notes Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his recovery after failing with other remedies. He states four bottles cured him completely and he is now free from acute kidney trouble. Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store carries the product.

Foley Alvin H. Stimpson Willimantic Conn Havercamp

Boston and Return Fare and Extension Details

Passenger rates show $19.00 to Boston and return, plus $1.06 from Chicago via Nickel Plate road. Travel window May 31 to June 9 at excursion rates via New York, with return limit extended to July 15. Information furnished to John Y. Calahan, General Agent, room 298, No. 118 Adams St, Chicago.

Boston Chicago Nickel Plate Road New York John Y. Calahan General Agert Adams S&j

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