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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
3
Mississippi Valley Business Office Editorial Notice
Brief note from the Bell office and editorial desk referencing the Mississippi Valley. The fragment hints at a business or notice related to the editorial operation with unclear specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Beil
Mississippi Valley
Journal Agencies List for City Readers
The Journal states its affiliated agencies around the city for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street and South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery near the end of the street car track. Also listed are W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
County Republican Delegate Convention Set for June 6 1906
Muscatine county Republicans plan a delegate convention on Saturday June 6 at 1 30 pm to select twenty one delegates to the state convention twenty one to the second district congressional convention and twenty one to the Muscatine and Louisa district senatorial convention plus other business. Representation is one delegate per township ward and one for every twenty votes or fraction over ten cast for Theodore Roosevelt in November 1904 with totals listed for each township ward and Muscatine wards. County committee men will be chosen in caucuses called by township and ward committeemen. Co W Kemble County Chairman Pro Tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Muscatine and Louisa
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington Township
Cedar Township
Cescserenreeee
Fruitland Township
Fulton
Spadessee
Goshen Township
Cseucs
Lake Township
Kisses Montpelier Township
Moscow Township
Orono Township
Pike Township
Tees
Sweetland Township
Wapsinonoe
Wilton Township
Muscatine
Greas
Iowa
Burlington
Ottumwa
Perkins
Cummins
Cummins Gaen
Roosevelt
Rump Conventions Hit Iowa Gubernatorial Fight
The Iowa Republican convention battle heats as Ottumwa and Burlington hosts split factions. Cummins supporters win seats in Ottumwa, while standpatters contest in a rump session. The dispute centers on majority will and Roosevelt era ideals, with calls for square dealings.
Bolting conventions in Iowa a call for fair play in nominee selection
The piece condemns bolting in Ottumwa and Burlington during the Iowa GOP contest. It argues majority rule, warns that rump conventions undermine unity, and urges fair, equitable candidate selection to maintain Republican strength and national standing. It emphasizes that neither side should employ such tactics and calls for a truly fair race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Floating dredge vs. banked ditch in drainage work
The text argues that a floating dredge is cheaper and more productive than sloping banks built with teams or other machinery. It notes three men per shift of twelve hours and continuous operation, with skilled, well paid workers in high demand. It also describes the dipper mechanism and asserts nature often governs ditch design, favoring the dredge approach for flood water removal.
Drainage ditching boom prompts bids and new machines
County plans a surge of drainage ditch projects with two districts already established and the South Muscatine ditch planned to span about 18 miles. The piece argues for investing in modern barge mounted dredging equipment to secure contracts, noting that dry and wet ditch machines exist and could yield profits as projects advance over the next two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChine
South Muscatine
Mt Pleasant Receives Gifted Y M C A Building
Last week Mt Pleasant Iowa dedicated a $50 000 Y M C A building gifted by the late George Seeley. His will provided 75000 for educational or religious purposes and the city pledges 2500 annually for five years to support the new association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
George Seeley
College Association
Iowa Wesleyan University
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Babies
An ad explains the difference between want and need in infants, urging Scott's Emulsion as the nourishment that builds strength not fully present in food. It claims the product makes children comfortable, with health evident in dimples and cheeks, and promotes ease for babies and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Creston Advertiser Speaks On W L Eaton Fate
The Creston Advertiser comments on W L Eaton a Polk county primary candidate for railway commissioner. It says it has no tears to shed over his fate, blaming him for opposing Gov Cummins and accusing him of aiding a ruthless machine in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Advertiser
W. L. Eaton
Polk County
Gov. Cummins
Advertiser
Telegraph predicts Cummins to succeed Dolliver as senator
The Atlantic Telegraph argues that if Cummins becomes governor he will push to seize the Senate seat from Dolliver in the next session. It says Cummins seeks the office, aims for a third term, and would use legislative power to oust Dolliver if strong enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic Telegraph
Dolliver
Cummins
Telegraph
Political strife to drive tickets in Ringgold county
The Clarinda Herald predicts heavy ticket scratching in Ringgold county amid current political strife. The paper says regardless of the nominee Cummins Perkins or any other man the bitter feeling will not be forgotten until the next election and someone will be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda Herald
Ringgold County
Cummins
Perkins
The
Herald
Primary Flight in Polk County Delegates Tale
The Vinton Eagle weighs in on a Polk County primary battle noting Perkins might have tied or surpassed Cummins if the contest had focused solely on state delegates free of entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Cummins
The
Vinton Eagle
Polk County
Governor balks at G W railroad measure
Keokuk Gate City notes the governor would not grant executive approval to a measure opposed by the Chicago Great Western railroad. The commentary implies political friction between state leadership and railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Keokuk Gate City
Cummins Failure in Washington County Signals District Wide Setback
The Burlington Hawkeye reports Cummins failure in Washington County mirrors a broader setback across the First District. Officials note the implications for neighboring counties and potential shifts in political or economic momentum county by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Cummins
Washington County
Waterloo Reporter Denounces Iowa Political Scheme Victim
The Waterloo Reporter brands John Herriott as a victim of a disreputable political scheme in Iowa. The claim frames Herriott as targeted by a corruption plot within state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herriott
Iowa
Waterloo
A Storm at Sea and a Desertion on the L Ecume
In a perilous voyage from La Rochelle to Quebec the Breton crew battles a fierce winter storm aboard L Ecume. Amid the tempest a group of officers gamble below while one young man, de Chatignac, steadies his nerves as tension rises and a quiet threat lingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L’'Ecume
la Rochelle
Quebec
Broad St. Lawrence
New France
Paris
Louis d
de Chatignac
France
S S S Swift Specific touted as a safe vegetable tonic
An advertisement extols S S S as a gentle yet powerful blood tonic made from roots herbs and barks. It claims to rebuild energy aid digestion improve appetite promote sleep and cleanse the blood. The copy argues it is safer than mineral tonics and suitable for all ages from Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Duel on a Ship Teeters as Vessel Strikes Rock
In a crowded cabin a card game erupts into threats as Gaspard Roguin challenges de Chatignac. The ship then strikes a submerged rock, flooding fast. passengers scramble to lifeboats while de Chatignac rescues a young nun’s companion, seeking to save her before the wreck sinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatoo
Gaspard Roguin
Monseur
Roguin
de Chatignac
le Bon Dieu
Dr King's New Life Pills Ad at Havercamp's Drug Store
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick pleasant cure with a “Fire Under Water” phrase and a guaranteed guarantee. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 ets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
Wilton Township Republicans Meet to Choose Delegates
Wilton township in Muscatine county Iowa orders a caucus on Saturday June 2 1906 at the commercial club rooms to select fifteen delegates for the county convention to be held at the Muscatine courthouse on Saturday June 9 1906. Per order of Township Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Township
Muscatine County
Iowa
Commercial Club
Wilton
Muscatine
Homeseekers Excursions by Iowa Central Rail Line
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and particulars contact A. B. Cutts P. T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Muscatine Notice Orders Sidewalk Repairs City Marshal Speaks
The Muscatine City Marshal notifies property owners to repair dilapidated sidewalks within twenty days or face liability for injuries. The memo cites Iowa Code 1955 allowing the city to seek repayment from negligent parties and to sue for costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
Iowa
M. J. Flannery
Masonic Lodges and Chapters Schedule in Iowa
Mason ic lodges and related bodies list meeting times and officers for Iowa LOPGE No 7 Washington Chapter No 4 West Council of Regents De Molay Commandery No 1 hold regular convocations on specified monthly dates with named officers and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Iowa
LOPGE
A. Megniar
W. Scott
MS. FT. Johnsen
Washington
W. FH. McCoy
M. FE
S. L. Johson
West Council of Regs
Stein
G. D. Lezotte
M.S. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
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the Journal BY Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
RE. D. Throop
Lee
Associated Press
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies
W. Kemble
Pro Tem
Scot
Bowne
Pearl St
New Yorly
Chapter
Mademoiselle
Monsieur
Township Caucus
Society
Electa Chai
Fante Reimeke
Argust Othmer
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Maccabee Hall
Wm. Appel
J.B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Eagle Lodge
Duncar
Wisitore
Towers
W. P
H. C. Thiesen
Muscatine Casple
Fisch’s Hell
East Second Street
James Morris
Elma Scott
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
S. Howe
FE. H. Dolsen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Lows Avenue
Brethres
Re. L. Kemptner
M. B. A. Rend City Lodge
Modders Brotherhood of America
R. of P
F. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman Post No. 231
M. ©. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Council
Shammo Building
East Second St
Ww. Ly. Bowlby
E. P. Day
Pearl City Lodge
No. 45
Fisch Hall
Sam Phillips
Louise Maisenbach
Iowa Legion OF A
Argus Lod
Shammo Hall
Chenoweth
L . Hopkinson
O. F. Afuseatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Court OF Honor
Muscating Court
Woodman Hall
H.G. Schoenig
J. c. Coster
John’s
Radpifsa
Grand Army OF the E
G. A Rr
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Barger
M. W
A. Witscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
A. Streitler
V. C
A. Lerda
Rom Cook
Musser & Co
Stats Rank and Trust CO
F. M. Museer
C. Cook
S Pf. Cook
Ci Rst National Bank
Alkano
Alkano Remedy Co
Chas.h, Gobble, Mgr
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