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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
3
Newspaper issue schedule and delivery rates
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal is issued 10 pages Tuesday and 5 pages Friday nights. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly 10 cents per week. Daily one year by mail six dollars. Semi-Weekly one year.
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Daily Journal
City ads list local grocery and drug stores
The Journal lists city establishments for readers convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburnh's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
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the Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburnh’s
Editorial Office Moves in Belt District
Mississippi Valley telephones and business offices relocate operations to Belt District facilities. Editorial staff adjust to new phones and editorial desk arrangements as part of the move.
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Belt
Geil
Mississippi Valley
Etesbatoeesenseus
Debate Over Dress at Iowa Club Convention Draws Fire
Report from the Iowa state convention of women’s clubs at Oskaloosa notes tension over dress and its impact on “real business.” Des Moines club president Mrs. Mitchell criticized the attire, while Mrs. Julian W. Richards argued fashionable gowns did not hinder thoughtful discussion on child labor and household economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Council
Mitchell
Des Moines
Mae
Railroads push advertising through transport contracts test case
The inter state commerce commission faces a Supreme Court test to decide if railways may use advertising as payment for transportation. Some railroads and papers oppose the current law, while many are eager for a definitive ruling on construction and enforcement. The decision will guide future practice nationwide.
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S.S. S
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Inter-State Commerce Commission
United States Supreme Court
Iowa teachers deserve fair wages and open schools
The Journal states it does not favor strikes generally but supports teachers if justice cannot be achieved by other means. It criticizes Iowa for paying meager wages to educators and suggests that schoolhouses may remain closed if necessary to force action.
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Iowa
Jamestown Exposition Managers Face Advertising Shortfall
The Jamestown exposition managers appear to repeat a common business error by neglecting advertising. If this approach continues, there is little doubt about the likely outcome and where they will end up.
Water Works Corruption Sparks Officials Probe in Dubuque
Report says city water works funded on the same scheme as saloons with money extracted despite law. Saloons were cajoled into terms and now authorities pursue corrupt water department officials.
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Dubuque
Water Department
Fremont Club Formed by First District Republicans
The first district Republicans who backed John C. Fremont have organized a Fremont club. The group was perfected at Burlington on Wednesday with about thirty of the old members present.
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John C. Fremont
Fremont Club
Burlington
Weather Shift Brings Rain Replacing Snow
Residents note a transition from snowfall to rain with forecasts hinting at upcoming spring conditions as damp weather settles in after a snowy period. The tone conveys cautious optimism about warmer days ahead.
Three Months to Paint Eiffel Tower A Town in a Hurry
A remark contrasts the Eiffel Tower’s three month painting period with claims that a town can be painted faster, illustrating skepticism about speed versus scale.
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Eiffel Tower
Garst boom in Iowa politics drawn into partisan critique
The Hampton Chronicle questions Garst's gubernatorial bid and compares him to W. L. Eaton, Joe Lane, H. W. Byers, and Tom Healy. The Waterloo Reporter counters with praise for all, while noting Garst's perceived fault and urging less sycophancy and closer ties to the Republican Party of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Chronicle
Garst
W. L. Eaton
Joe Lane
H. W. Byers
Tom Healy
Waterloo
Republican Party of
Iowa
Senator Allison Criticized as Past His Prime
The Mason City Times-Herald calls Senator Allison an old man and suggests his best years as a citizen and official are behind him. The editorial continues with further admonitions about his current service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City Times-Herald
Allison
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Local Notes
A nostalgic column recalls events from 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 years ago. Highlights include Caldwell's circus presenting a vicious horse, a drum challenge dispute, a local move to Villisea, funeral attendance for Judge Rodgers, Pacific state travels, Green Street Sabbath school anniversary, a somnambulism incident involving Beulah Bennison, Joseph J. Lee's visit, and the death of Elvin E. Carter at age 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hoover
Caldwell
Davenport
Rodgers
J. Scott Richman
Lauder
Wm. Hoffmen
Green Street
South Muscatine
Beulah Bennison
John Bennison
West Third Street
Joseph J. Lee
Iowa City
Mr. Lee
Elvin E. Carter
Sweetland Township
Senatorial Prospects Questioned In Local Comment
The Times Herald quotes a view that if he faces other candidates for senator he must prove ongoing ability to serve as in the past or voters will seek a successor who can provide the service warranted by the honor.
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Times-Herald
Secretary Root on Educational Value of Elections
The Creston Advertiser notes Root's remarks on elections as an educational tool. It cites states abolishing annual elections and predicts further adoption, but asserts annual elections were worth the cost in time money and energy.
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Creston Advertiser
Root
Taft Favored For Iowa Delegation Says Freeman-Tribune
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes Iowa has no apparent favorite son and suggests Taft is likely to secure the state's delegation. It adds Taft is respected as a safe, capable statesman though not broadly popular in Iowa.
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Iowa
Taft
Webster City
Journey Through an Oriental City and a Joss-House
In a nightmarish tour the party passes ornate goods shops and a gambling den as a policeman warns of danger. Wainwright reports tailing Terrill, while fear for Luella grows. The scene shifts toward a dim temple as tensions rise amid shadowy pursuit.
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Nick
Carson
Mrs. Bowser
Corson
Luella
Wainwright
Porter
Terrill
Doddridge Knapp
Campaign chatter across Iowa in 1996 preview
Burlington Gazette notes Raymond’s unknown source of Des Moines visits with governors and Lafe Young referenced. Chicago Tribune correspondent tours Iowa for 1996 campaign while Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Marion Register discuss memories, nomination versus election, and uniting the Republican Party.
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Raymond
Des Moines
Burlington Gazette
Lafe Young
Chicago Tribune
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Marion Register
Ohio
Political papers weigh in on prominent Iowa figures
The Waterloo Courier, Marshalltown Times-Republican, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Davenport Times, Des Moines Capital, and Nevada Representative comment on figures such as Harriman, Coreys, Uncle Joe, Stephenson, and Maj. Conger. Critics speculate on morals, nominations, and legacies amid current political discourse.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Coreys
Temperance address and church event in Bloomington
In Bloomington on Sunday May 26 Rev. Clark Brown of West Branch will give a temperance address and chalk talk at the Bloomington church. Local residents attended visits and church activities, with Mrs Annie Schuessier mourned as a former organist and member. Peace Day featured a pastor’s address and readings and songs. Tabor is confined by a grip relapse.
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Bloomington
Clark Brown
West Branch
Fred Vetter
Elsie
Robert
Martin Schweitzer
Tena Schweitzer
Maggie Shirk
Muscatine
M. Schweitzer
J. C. Commens
Cc BP
Tabor
Expedition Remarks in a Foreign Temple and a Canton Imagining
In a narrative paragraph, Carson and Mrs Bowser tour a temple displaying costly carvings while a guide explains anti-Christian practices. Luella, an observer, comments on the value of foreign travel for education and comparing distant Canton or Peking to San Francisco. The scene blends travel talk with cultural critique as the expedition continues.
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Carson
Corson
Mrs. Bowser
Luella
Julia
Canton
Peking
San Francisco
Can. Ton
Hale's Household Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Advertises a balm by Dr. Hale for skin diseases and injuries. Claims rapid relief from cuts burns bruises and abrasions and lists price 25 cents at local drug stores or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams NY.
Local visitors and travels around Tipton area
Mrs Chet Ridener and family visited at Mr Bolton's near Tipton on Sunday. Mrs Minnie Baker of Moline Illinois visits with sisters Mrs Jeff and Price Anderson this week. Mr and Mrs Jeff Anderson and Mrs Lizzie Anderson and Mrs Will Baker of Tipton visited Curt Baker Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Comstock of Farmington township visited with James and Emma Kephart Sunday. Emma Niles and grandson spent Monday with her sister Mrs Clint Wood on route from Mechanicsville to Muscatine. Mrs Sadie Marsh and two children of Penn visit sister Mrs Curt Baker. L C Hain took a business trip to Chicago this week.
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Chet Ridener
Bolton
Tipton
Minnie Baker
Moline
Mmes
Jeff
Price Anderson
Jeff Anderson
Lizzie Anderson
Will Baker
Curt Baker
Frank Comstock
Farmington Township
James Kephart
Emma Niles
Clint Wood
Mechanicsville
Muscatine
Sadie Marsh
Penn
L. C. Hain
Chicago
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An ad from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for stopping bleeding and healing wounds with a price of 25 cents. The daily remedy emphasizes rapid care for cuts and injuries.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Havercamp
Prescription Drug Store
State of Iowa Muscatine County notice of partition deed
Petition filed by Morgan R. Houser seeks partition of real estate in Muscatine County Iowa outlining undivided shares for multiple defendants and requesting appointment of a referee or sale with proceeds divided to parties. Notice to appear by noon of the second day of the next term starting June 3 1907 and attorneys Jayne Hoffman filed for plaintiff.
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State of Iowa
Muscatine County
Jacob M. Houser
Ida May Houser
Kate Houser
Addie Heselton
Henry A. Heselton
Bessie Parks
John Parks
Ellen
Hellen Sheppard
Paul H. Sheppard
Lida Sheppard
Juysle
Lyall Sheppard
Worth Sheppard
Hugh Sheppard
Morgan R. Houser
Lysle
Jayne & Hoffman
Dr Shallenberger to Visit Muscatine Monthly Since 1903
Dr Shallenberger, famed Chicago specialist, known as the regular and reliable physician, has planned another visit to Muscatine this month continuing a long-standing pattern since 1903.
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Muscatine Monthly
Medical specialist promises cures for chronic diseases
The ad touts Dr Sheenberger offering permanent cures for chronic ailments with home treatment and no fee. It claims rapid diagnosis, broad reach from catarrh to paralysis and consumption, treatment of eye ear throat nose diseases, and guaranteed cures for hemorrhoids by non‑invasive methods. It emphasizes hospital experience and yearly visits.
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Sheenberger
Wright
No title provided in source
No readable article content to summarize into a news item. The text appears as a diagnostic question rather than a report.
Diseases of Men and Private Disease Remedies
Diseases of Men and Private Disease cover syphilis gonorrhea stricture gleet spermatorrhea varicocele hydrocele and effects of vice or excess. Dr Shallensnerger claims wonderful cures perfected in old cases and offers free confidential consultation at 145 Oakwood Bird Chicago.
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Wolson
Aderesa
W. E. Shallenserger
Oakwood Bird
Chicago
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Muscatine Journal
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G. M. Titus
W. D. Burk
Wm. H. Hughes
Thos. P. Gray
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Pacific States
Portland
Mrs. Magill
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Bobbs- Merril Company
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Davenport Times
Stephenson
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Home Savings Bank
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