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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1905

Page

3

Journal Agencies List For City Readers

The Journal lists agencies serving the city for reader convenience. Locations include East Hill Clay Kineese Grocery 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 Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.

East Hill Clay Kineese Grocery East 2Nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sharrar's

Sworn Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal April 1906

sworn statement by publisher I W J Lane certifies the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated a total of 134,840 copies in April 1906 with daily and Sunday figures showing average 5,394 copies.

Muscatine Journal Ewans Sun Caah & Sun

Music therapy at Iowa state hospital boosts patient well being

Cherokee dispatch reports music to cure insanity at the state hospital for the insane in Cherokee. The Mt. Pleasant model inspired a 35 musician band under Dr Hoyt, who formed concerts thrice weekly and used entertainers as attendants, improving morale and daily life at the institution.

Cherokee Iowa State Hospital For the State Hospital For the Insane Mt. Pleasant H. A. Gilman Hoyt

Ill treatment praised for easing melancholia at institution

A historical account notes that patients displaying any signs of ability were encouraged as a method to alleviate melancholia or other complaints. Dr Hoyt received commendation from the state board of control for this approach, which reportedly improved many lives and brought light to the institution.

Hoyt State Board of Control

Iowa debates on a primary law and Illinois influence

The piece surveys calls for a robust primary law in Iowa amid interest in Illinois style provisions. It outlines key Illinois features such as party thresholds, filing rules, voter declarations, delegate release, and the impact on independents and party integrity.

Primary Delegates and Saloon Rules in County Election

In county contests the candidate with the highest vote total gains all delegates from the county for senatorial congressional or state conventions. Delegates may be released by majority convention vote. No proxies. Saloons close on primary day.

Iowa Illinois United States General Assembly Chicago Cook County Secretary of State Congress

Death of Dr A W McClure Ends Notable Iowa Figure

Mt Pleasant mourns the death of Dr A W McClure a well known southwestern Iowa physician and civic leader. He allied with leading regional enterprises and was a close friend of the late Senator John H Gear aiding his congressional and senate campaigns. McClure served on the medical staff of the Fourth Iowa cavalry and was known to Grand Army of the Republic veterans. The state and city lose a respected citizen.

A. W. McClure Mt. Pleasant McClure Iowa John H. Gear Congress United States Senate Fourth Iowa Cavalry

Beard ban by Iowa health head shakes state doctors

Dr. J. F. Kennedy, secretary of the Iowa state board of health, ordered all doctors in the Hawkeye commonwealth to remove their beards. Muscatine medical men smiled at the news, amused by the legislation and the novelty among renowned physicians.

Muscatine J. F. Kennedy Iowa State

Colored women clubs aim to uplift race in state

This week Mucentine hosts the state federation of colored women's clubs. The women are working to educate and build up their race in the state and nation. They are praised for worthy motives and lofty ideals and deserve encouragement from other clubs across the state.

Mucentine State Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs

River Excursions Return to Muscatine Season

The article notes the return of steamboat excursions in Muscatine and urges readers to experience river travel, contrasting it with living away from the river to miss its advantages. The piece emphasizes the river’s joys and seasonal start.

Muscatine

Generals Linovitch and Oyama Ready for Major East Front Clash

The piece notes General Linovitch and General Oyama have spent months shaping their forces for a forthcoming encounter in the Far East. It predicts a desperate battle as the likely outcome, driven by their preparations and rivalry.

Linovitch Oyama Far East

Dennison Trial Begins in Red Oak Draws Attention

The Dennison trial at Red Oak started today and draws interest from many Iowans due to the defendant's prominence and the involvement of well known figures connected to the case.

Iowa Dennison Red Oak

Roosevelt era cabinet move criticized by Iowa papers

The Nonpareil argues Morton’s cabinet appointment was a Roosevelt blunder and unnecessary spectacle. The Eagle Grove Eagle questions Iowa population decline and deems the assessor’s census an approximate figure not suitable for theories.

Iowa Eagle Grove

Roosevelt Presidency Questioned by Decorah Republican

The Decorah Republican questions President Roosevelt’s nearly four year tenure and whether he has made any mistakes, to which the response notes that none are known at present.

Decorah Roosevelt

Emmetsburg Reporter Foresees Tariff Action Soon

The Emmetsburg Reporter states the time will shortly come when the tariff will have to be adjusted or imposed. The opinion reflects growing pressures on trade and economic policy as anticipated measures loom.

Emmetsburg

Panama Canal funding push sparks revenue debate

A stance favors increasing revenue to reduce the deficit and finance the Panama Canal project, countering tariff reformers. The note frames the move as necessary for national infrastructure and long term gains.

Suit Against Lafe Young Seen as Spiteful Action

The Iowa Staats-Anzeiger calls the suit against Lafe Young largely spitework, noting he and predecessors enjoyed good prices and party spoils no more than others. The Spencer News comments on a joking image of a woman with a new spring hat in a large paper sack, purse empty, smiling.

Iowa Staats-Anzeiger Lafe Young Lafe Spencer News

Iowa editors aim to halt political talk all year

The Marion Register notes that Iowa editors seeking a year free from political debate are now more talkative than papers that refused to join the wearis list.

Marion Register Iowa

Fonda Times Says GOP Factions Squander Time

The Fonda Times reports Iowa Republican factions wasting time on present issues. It notes the probability of new topics next year after a bumper crop and hints at future discussion.

Fonda Times Iowa

Proper Mindset Urged As The Graduate Enlightens Ailments

In the Mason City Globe-Gazette a statement urges readers to prepare for a forthcoming illumination by the graduate. It calls for maintaining a proper state of mind and suggests expectations of remedies for mankind's ailments.

Mason City Globe-Gazette

Iowa politics cited in suit against Lafe Young sparks rebuke

The Cedar Rapids Republican comments on minor Iowa political skirmishes as a Senegambian in Africa would blush, in reference to the ongoing suit against Lafe Young.

Iowa Africa Cedar Rapids Republican Lafe Young

Republican Editors Weigh Iowa Gubernatorial Nomination

The Creston Advertiser Gazette notes Iowa Republican editors may convene a convention or hold a primary to decide which one of their number should secure the gubernatorial nomination.

Creston Advertiser-Gazette Iowa

Weather quote underscores need for heat in corn crop

The Britt News notes Prof. Holden’s wish for good weather and argues that seed corn tests and theories matter, but hot weather is essential to produce a corn crop.

The Britt News Holden

Odebolt Chronicle threat against corporate state ticket

The Odebolt Chronicle states it will not support a Republican nomination labeled as a corporation state ticket next year. It claims Sac County Republicans will be aligned with this stance and oppose such a ticket.

Odebolt Chronicle Iowa Corporation Sac County

Chau Tauqua Thrives Where Vaudeville Feels Intellectual

The Dubuque Times notes the Chau tauqua thrives best in a community content with vaudeville of the intellectual sort. This assessment links audience taste to the event’s vitality and cultural reception.

The Dubuque Times

Regulators or state ownership duel in farm era debate

The Cherokee Times predicts a race to finish between rate regulation and government ownership. The Boone Republican notes time remains for Iown to grow a large corn crop. Ames Times remarks on farmers facing hard spring conditions while remaining steadfast in faith. Waterloo Courier labels Paul Morton a misfit in the cabinet.

The Cherokee Times Boone Republican Waterloo Paul Morton

War reference sparks Chicago headline debate

The Cherokee Democrat asks a pointed question about the turmoil in Chicago, framing it as a broader inquiry into the costs and consequences of warlike conditions in the city and inviting readers to consider the social and political impact on residents.

Chicago

Compulsory Arbitration Featured in Public Opinion

In a Dodge column Henry Irving Dodge presents an allegorical dialogue among Public, Labor and Capital to examine labor statistics from the Department of Labor and Commerce. The piece argues strikes burden the public, advocating compulsory arbitration as the remedy, with readable data underpinning the discussion.

Council Bluffs Henry Irving Dodge Capital Department of Labor and Commerce

Welcome Words to Women Offer Free Medical Advice

An 1890s style notice promotes Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo offering free confidential advice to women with sex specific disorders. It touts home treatment and claims examination is unnecessary, selling The Medical Adviser and Little Liver Pills with stamps for delivery. It cites testimonials and warns against substitutes.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y R. D. Monfort Lebanon Warren Co

The Breaking of a Door and a Disappearance

Charlotte endures a sleepless night haunted by memories of the Chevalier d Aubant. News arrives that d Aubant disappeared after a night walk, his dog slain and a struggle found at a doorway. Officers cordon the scene as Charlotte insists on following the investigation and confronts the harsh clues.

Charlotte D’aubant Louisa Aunt Frederica Terry Monsieur d'Aubant Frederica Leo D'Aubant

The Strike Remains A Tool In The Industrial Era

The public pays the freight when strikes occur as labor and capital are both public. Compulsory arbitration could end strikes but neglects their purposes and risks suppressing labor's rights. The strike, though costly, persists as the union's strongest expression and a check on capital's power.

Dodge Capital Labor America

Dont Cough All Night Restful Sleep with New Discovery

Dr Kings New Discovery touted as best lung cure with promise of relief. Advertisement claims no cure no pay and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the point of sale with a due amount of $1.00.

Dr. King Havercamp

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