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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
3
Circulation figures show the Daily Journal exceeds all Muscatine papers combined and triples the next rival. The Daily Journal appears every morning except Sunday, while the Semi Weekly Journal publishes 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights. Subscriptions are 10 cents weekly or one year at 1.50.
The report lists the Des Moines, Washington, New York, and Chicago bureau offices with in charge personnel and addresses. Leon Brown directs Des Moines, Harold Mahin heads Washington, Le Coste and Maxwell handle New York, Payne and Young oversee Chicago with addresses provided.
The Journal lists agencies around the city for readers’ convenience. Entries include East Hill with Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery, W C A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, and West Muscatine Sharrar's Grocery.
A garbled section from a business page shows a notice about a planned sale or corporate action. Readable items mention a company and financial terms, with no clear names or dates. The fragment suggests an official filing or inquiry but lacks verifiable details.
Sworn statement by I. W. L. Lane, publisher, lists total copies printed and circulated in April 1905 as 134,840 with averages around 5,394. Breakdowns show daily circulation figures across several editions and sections of the Muscatine Journal.
Interest rose as the Journal announced the Muscatine slough drainage from Sudbury to Port Louisa as feasible. County supervisors are likely to take up the matter, with a reliable source estimating about 15000 acres would be redeemed and made tillable. Draining promises fertility gains and valuable real estate on the island, reducing flood risk in wet seasons.
Telegraphic notice reports the death of Mrs. Mary A. Livermore a noble self sacrificing contributor to humanitarian causes. Wife of a Universalist minister she often filled his pulpit and her wartime memoir My Story of the War stands as a record of trials hardships and responsibilities.
The piece recalls Mrs. Livermore as a leading figure in Civil War relief, praising her sanitary commission work and care for soldiers. It recounts her interest in the Mercantile Battery of Chicago, the Red River campaign, and an anecdote from her lecture The Battle of Life about ambulance journeys to field hospitals and the morale and sacrifice of soldiers amid harsh marching and fatigue.
A doctor recommends cod liver oil, likely Scott's Emulsion, as the emulsified digestible form for sensitive stomachs. The ad notes ease of digestion and broad acceptance, highlighting Boott & Bowne as the publisher in New York.
A soldier narrative notes that while weak people are despised for lagging behind, the rough army shows unexpected gentleness toward the feeblest and most worthless members.
John Lee Mahin of Muscatine addresses the central Y M C A in Chicago urging truthful advertising. He warns that a dishonest ad man is like a confidence man and that false claims waste customers’ money. He adds that a judicious ad is the best salesman.
The text states August W Machen, a prominent Washington figure, secured three years of penal servitude for stealing thousands. It condemns the lenient outcome and urges full enforcement of the law, challenging President Roosevelt and supporters of honest government.
The nation rejoices at the recovery of Secretary Hay praising him as the greatest diplomat. His distinguished career and wisdom are highlighted as nations worldwide monitor his actions and value his leadership.
Citizens rally behind Philadelphia mayor as he confronts a major power grab seen as selling out the city. Supporters urge fair play and united action to protect local interests and governance.
Journal reports two bank failures and an embezzling cashier recent, noting Muscatine's pride in its financial institutions and suggesting stability supports city prosperity.
The interstate commerce committee having closed, an extra session is expected when President Roosevelt requests action on rate legislation. The move signals a push for new controls affecting commerce rates nationwide.
The Burlington Hawkeye questions editors titles in a governor race. The Audubon Republican lauds Secretary Taft as a man of courage. The Oelwein Register predicts railway rate regulation or government ownership within ten years.
The Knoxville Journal notes the Iowa treasury is full, but reminds readers the legislature will convene in January. The item emphasizes upcoming state government proceedings and fiscal context.
The Keokuk Gate City harshly condemns bucket shops calling them highly effective at separating the fool from his money and criticizing their practices. The editorial labels these operations as speedy and deceitful, urging caution among readers.
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes Cummins has been a disturbing element in politics, remarking that he stands out as more troubling than two other men since readers were old enough to notice.
Des Moines Mail and Times notes the executive council's persistence as it presses the Lafe Young case toward the supreme court, reflecting political urgency and determination in legal strategy.
The Charles City Intelligencer asserts Governor Cummins is ahead of his era, as he was on prohibition. It says the governor’s current advocacy is bound to come about sooner or later.
The Sioux Rapids Republican Press notes Gov. Cummins has his faults and is not as diplomatic as he might be, but remains head and shoulders above rivals who constantly bark at his heels.
The Creston Advertiser-Gazette urges restraint on factional politics and criticism of the Decorah Republican. It rails against the limelight and calls for turning off the spotlight to ease tensions within the state party.
The Spirit Lake Beacon concedes incorporated banks err less often than private unincorporated banks. It argues records show public examiner visited banks are generally safer and more stable. The paper notes no law eliminates all evils, yet law remains a strong practical influence.
The Manchester Press argues the Iowa governorship has become merely honorary as the current executive travels nationwide for speeches banquets and toasts. The piece notes the lack of time for duties back home but offers a contrary view on the role's status.
Charlotte leads a riotous mob to break into a house to rescue Monsieur d Aubant after Stuart corners Wilhelm and the dog attacks. The watch cannot force entry, but Franz the Might and others break down the door. D Aubant is freed as Charlotte returns to the street.
A remark notes that Iowa has a governor peculiarly well fitted for this sort of thing, highlighting his capability and suitability for challenging duties in the state.
An analogy compares ants storing food with microscopic germs that attack hair roots causing dandruff and baldness. Newbro's Herpicide is labeled as the only remedy that kills the germs and is sold by druggists with samples available from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as agents.
The Parkerburg Eclipse recalls a bygone critic who warned Iowa would dry up. It argues only dry areas now are in towns enforcing prohibition where drinkers struggle to find relief.
A Nevada representative argues that Iowa should adopt eleven congressional districts with roughly equal populations to ensure eleven Republicans are elected to Congress each time. He asserts the plan fixes district counts and partisan outcomes.
The Guthrie Guthrian cites the Arlington News remark about longing for a real old style republican governor. It says such wishes reflect a nostalgia for outdated printing presses binders corn planters and other obsolete tools from the past.
Iowa Central Railway offers daily summer round trip tickets to northern Minnesota and Dakota points at one fare plus two dollars with return limited to October 31. Low round trip fares to St. Paul and Minneapolis available daily after June 1. For details, agents or A Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
Market summary from Muscatine and Chicago on May 24 shows Wheat trading around 1.03 to 1.06 for May and July contracts, corn near 48 to 49 cents, oats around 28 to 31 cents, pork and lard prices in mid to high figures, and live stock receipts in Chicago at hogs 33,000 head and cattle 25,000. Northwestern receipts list Minneapolis and Duluth activity, while Chicago produce notes No. 2 red wheat at about 1.09 to 1.10 and nearby quotes in various grades.
Cattle receipts 25,000 with prices from good to prime five thousand six hundred for prime? and mixed grades 4 to 5.50. stockers cows range 2.60 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 33,000 with prices 5.00 to 5.52 for various grades and bulk sales 5.40 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 20,000 with sheep 3.50 to 5.25 and lambs 5.00 to 7.50.
Butter prices steady with creameries at 18S 21c and dairies 16 19c. Eggs steady at 15 154c.
Chicago poultry market report lists firm turkey prices at 14 15e per pound and per dozen chicken prices at 3 to 6 50 for spring offerings.
New York May 24 Wheat for July delivery quoted at 55 4 8 cents a bushel with slight movement noted. Market reports show light activity and traders watching weather and crop prospects.
New York May 24 butter prices for creamery butter ranged from 20 to 22 6c for common to extra grades. Eggs listed as unchanged.
New York market notes on May 24 show poultry prices for fowl at 10 to 15 cents, broilers at 36 to 43 cents, turkeys at 12 to 16 cents, and spring chickens at 30 to 33 cents per pound. The report lists price ranges for different poultry categories observed in the city market.
St Louis May 24 Wheat July 84 1 4 cents corn 47 1 2 cents oats 28 1 2 cents the market report lists the day’s price quotes for principal grains at the St Louis market with wheat at 84 1 4 cents and corn at 47 1 2 cents per bushel.
Peoria reports corn No 3 at 51 4?c. in a brief price listing dated May 24.
On first and third Tuesdays of each month rates to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed and tickets limited 21 days. For rates and times call agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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