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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
3
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Schedule
Terms to subscribers describe the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi Weekly Journal published ten pages Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery by carrier costs six dollars per year by mail 60.50 6s. 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies List for City Readers
The Journal names local agencies for reader convenience including Vast Hill Cley Kneese Grocery East 2nd feet South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track C A Busch's Drug Store Hersher vone Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
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Vast Hill
Cley Kneese
East 2Nd Feet
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
C. A. Busch
Hersher
Business Office Mississippi Valley Telephones
The brief item notes a business office for Mississippi Valley Telegraph and Telephone interests, mentioning Bell and Beil in association with the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Bell
Beil
Boom and Boost Muscatine Urges Local Pride
A Muscatine editorial urges residents to actively promote their city’s industries and advantages. It cites the Ancient Order of United Workmen convention visitors as living boosters and calls for public spirit to highlight parks, scenery, and the area’s vast lumber and button industries.
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Muscatine
Order of United Workmen
Missouri
Biliwick
Heaven
Paradise
Old
K. C
Lincoln heiress donates Harlan estate to Iowa Wesleyan
Mrs. Robert T. Lincoln presents the Harland homestead at Mt. Pleasant to Iowa Wesleyan University along with much of the furniture and nearly all of the library once owned by her father, the late Senator Harlan. The act reflects liberal motives and sentiment.
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Robert T. Lincoln
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Harlan
Community thanks generous benefactor for public spirited aid
The article praises a woman who gave freely without sacrificing herself and earned the gratitude of the community for her liberal act. It urges public appreciation and notes her generosity as fitting and commendable.
Times Favor building court house, voters approve plan
A critic argued against the courthouse project saying it is better to wait for harder times and higher costs. Proponents counter that current conditions justify construction, noting cash flow and tax burden will improve after completion and residents will thank the decision.
Railroads urged to win public favor through customer care
The piece argues railroads grow unpopular by refusing interurban traffic and urges managers to imitate successful businesses by pleasing customers and advancing public interests to gain approval. It stresses long sighted leadership should cater to public wishes.
Railroad agent warns of disaster from Bryan victory
The Burlington general freight agent sees only doom in the future predicting Bryan’s election will bring hard times and panics. He urges cheer, saying things could be worse.
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Burlington Railroad
Bryan
Mr. Hamblin
Theatrical Ban On Murder in Turkish Stages
A critic contends that banning murder scenes from Turkish theater would ruin melodrama by removing its lurid elements and leaving audiences with an inferior product.
A Rumor of Summer Yet to Come
A reflective note hints that summer has not yet given a single taste as days grow shorter and autumn approaches, suggesting anticipation of warmer weather to come.
Roosevelt accused of dictatorial rule in US politics
The Washington Democrat denounces Roosevelt as a dictator aiming to control succession and surpass every prior era of imperial will. The remark portrays a stark clash over presidential power and leadership in American politics.
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Roosevelt
Washington Democrat
Cortelyou Not Blamed for Presidential Aspirations
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes Secretary Cortelyou bears no blame for any presidential ambitions. It cites President Roosevelt pushing him forward so persistently that Cortelyou has developed a habit of aspiring to something better.
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The
Cedar Falls Gazette
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Railroads and fare law debate in Iowa traffic talk
The Marshalltown Times Republican questions who loses time if railroads slow and spend an extra hour crossing Iowa due to the 2 cent fare law. The quip links travel cost savings to time lost on the rails.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Webster City attack on Senator Allison sparks Iowa response
The Creston Advertiser reports the Webster City Freeman Tribune attack on Senator Allison will be resented by Iowa people regardless of their view on granting him another Senate term.
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Creston Advertiser
Webster City
Freeman- Tribune
Allison
Iowa
Senate
Davenport Times Urges Breaks From Fatiguing Work
The Davenport Times advises men with fatiguing or humdrum jobs to plan a vacation. It says time off adds years to life, corrects perspective, clears the mind, and brings new joys.
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Davenport Times
the Times
Paper removal would threaten the body politic says Cedar Falls Record
The Cedar Falls Record warns that if the Webster City Freeman-Tribune vanished from the newspaper firmament the public life could suffer, arguing the paper's role is essential to civic discourse.
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Cedar Falls
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Iowa Delegation Pace Slower Amid $100 Assessment
The Vin ton Eagle notes little urgency for Iowa to join the delegation as a $100 assessment deters participation. The quote suggests delegates may avoid paying to attend, signaling muted interest.
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Iowa
The
Vinton Eagle
Des Moines Notes on Presidential Preference
Notes to Perry Chief reveal Des Moines avoiding public pick for president while expressing dislike for suspense and fear of being traded off.
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Des Moines
Perry
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Republican Quotes on Steel Trust Presidency
The Cedar Rapids Republican asserts the presidency of the steel trust is a role suited to men seeking power.
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Steel Trust
Cedar. Rapids
Republican
Fires and Snake Bite Prompt Swift Action and Worries
Fifty years ago an alarm at 6 oclock alerted to a kitchen fire in a building on Second Street near Spruce. A group of youths quickly extinguished the blaze. A two year old boy, son of an Irishman named Macaulay, was bitten by a snake while playing in the grass and rushed for medical help as swelling and pain spread. A report from California thirty years ago notes Azel Farnsworth leaving Muscatine for the west and San Francisco residents formerly from Muscatine, including Aaron Stein and Jesse Johnson, now in San Francisco.
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Joan Casier
Second Street
Spruce
Macaulay
California
Azel Farnsworth
Muscatine
George A. Satterlee
San Francisco
Mr. S
Telegraph Poles Erected Along Route to Davenport
Telegraph line construction advances with poles set from Water street to Chestnut and Second street toward the operator, while a circus accident mars Caldwell's tent on the Island. A canvass man was struck on the jaw as the tent was lowered in approaching weather, causing facial injury and dental damage.
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Davenport
Water Street
Chestnut
Second Street
Caldwell
Fair Ground
Schwab Remains Noted Before Corey in Headline Line
A fragmented line mentions Schwab and Corey in a sequence about heads, suggesting a historical or editorial note. The readable portion centers on these two names and their placement in a preceding order. No further context is available in the readable text.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as constitutional remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as the only cure. Itstates the medicine is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and offers 100 dollar reward for cures not achieved. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Subterranean Cavern Found During Lot Grading
Ten years ago workmen grading the Robert Thompson lot on West Fourth Street uncovered a subterranean cavern neatly nailed and partly cemented. A buggy team branded to Mr. Hubbard of the Hazlett farm in Lake Township bolted from a hitching post on Eighth Street and sped down Walnut toward the river. On the high bridge Superintendent Lillibridge tried to stop the frenzied horses but they escaped into Illinois where Tony Christian captured them.
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Robert Thompson
West Fourth Street
Hubbard
Hazlett
Lake Township
Eighth Street
Walnut Street
High Bridge
Lillibridge
Illinois
Tony Christian
Blindfolded Novel Sparks Romantic Scenes in 1906
A highly romantic 1906 novel from Bobbs Merrill Company titled Blindfolded captures readers with intense romantic scenes and dramatic climaxes, reflecting early 20th century literary tastes.
Ladies' Aid society sews and local notices guide daily life
In West Liberty Iowa on May 25 the Christian church Ladies' Aid met for a profitable sewing afternoon at Mrs John Mee Canns. A string of short notices follows: Ila Hayman sails to Downey. Mrs Joe Fuller leaves for Muscatine. C W Norris visits Davenport on business. a deed records transfer to Elizabeth Scott for 2050 dollars. Miss Ola Hawkins travels to Tipton. Will Warren visits Iowa City. Mr and Mrs H B Mellick arrive from Bloomsburg to visit. A M Tullis sells his restaurant to Harry Wyant. Frank Chapman visits Muscatine. Maines and daughter Mary visit Muscatine. Geo Lampher goes to Columbus Junction for his granddaughter Mabel Foster's commencement. G A Franklin visits from Wilton. C H Hendrick and Jennie Hendrick spend afternoon in town. Mr and Mrs Charlie Regnier return from Omaha. Mrs Eli Wells suffers a severe stroke with poor prognosis. Dr Ady attending.
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West Liberty
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
John MeeCann
West Sixth Street
Ila Hayman
Downey
Joe Fuller
Muscatine
C. W. Norris
Davenport
County Recorder
Miller
R. W. Hughes
Elizabeth Scott
D. P. Schenck
S. L. Corbin
Clay Street
L. G. Hardin
Ames
Ola Hawkins
Tipton
Will Warren
Iowa City
H. B. Mellick
LeRoy White
Bloomsburg
Will
M. F. Mellick
Calhoun Street
A. M. Tullis
Harry Wyant
Frank Chapman
Marshalltown
Anderson Chapman
Mr. Maines
Mary
Geo. Lampher
Columbus Junction
Eli Wells
Ady
Wilton College Summer School Opens June 3 1907
Wilton Junction Iowa hosts a summer school starting June 3 1907 focused on teacher preparation and summer and fall examinations. The program is credited as full institute work by the county superintendent. President John R H Latchaw invites attendance with reasonable terms and guaranteed satisfaction. Further information on request.
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John R. H. Latchaw
Vilten Junction
Through opium dens to the theater stage door
Carson guides a party through dim passages to opium dens where coolies mix and residents fall into stupor. Luella notes the heavy air and gas lamps as Mrs Bowser questions authorities while locals accept the habit as harmless to the white man.
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Carson
Luella
Mrs. Bowser
Policeman
Favorite Prescription touted for women’s health and childbirth
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women with duties at home and socially. It claims non alcoholic, clearly listed ingredients, safe childbirth assistance, and endorsements from medical writers. Also recommends Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
The Wolf at the Heart of Doddridge Knapp Mystery
In a dim passage Luella and the narrator confront a Wolf figure: the Doddridge Knapp known as the King of the Street under the Black Smoke’s influence. They sense danger and flee, only to find the way back barred by iron doors as unseen hands seal their retreat.
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Carson
Carter
Luella
Doddridge Knapp
Escape from the Wolf Figure in a Dark Passage
Luella Knapp and I face danger in a bolted passage as I worry about exposing her to peril. I try to summon our friends and search for an exit while the lamp flickers and the revolver rests in my coat. We discuss a possible escape as the danger looms.
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Doddridge Knapp
Luella Knapp
Luella
Deakman Sale Draws Attention in Copperas Creek
Copperas Creek May 24 The sale of Mrs Jessie Deakman drew a well attended crowd with many bidders. Local residents Mrs J Deakman and family hosted guests from Muscatine Joy Ill Illinois City New Boston and West Liberty. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Mewes and Ripley plus relatives from Muscatine and Aledo.
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Copperas
Creek
Lan
M. Stewart
G. Stewart
H. McKillip
West Liberty
D. Miller
Harvey
Venice
J. and
O. Dolan
Jessie Deakman
N. W. Ripley
Lelia Deakman
New Boston
Nerve Pills Promote Recovery From Nervous Exhaustion
Revival of vitality promoted by Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills touted as a cure for nervous exhaustion. Claims include sleeplessness headaches indigestion weak heart and weight loss with restoration of nerves and blood cells. Available 50 cents at dealers or from Buffalo company. local sale through A W Morgan Druggist.
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A. W. Chase
City Council approves West Eighth street sidewalks plan 1907
Muscatine city resolves to construct permanent walks along West Eighth street from Iowa Avenue to Pine and Pine to Fuller. Foundations include ten inches subgrade, six inches cinders or gravel, four to five inches concrete, and a Portland cement finish. Walk widths vary from five to six feet, laid one foot from property lines, with extensions to curb lines at intersections. Adopted May 16 1907 by Mayor J Asthalter and City Recorder Gustave Weis.
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City of Muscatine
West Eighth Street
Eighth Street
Lowa Avenue
Pine Streets
Highwa Street
Fuiler Street
Iowa Avenue
Pine Street
Pine
Fuller Street
Muscatine County Proclaims 1907 Bond Propositions Passed
Propositions approved in a Muscatine County special election held May 7, 1907 authorize funding for a courthouse at up to 135600 dollars with a 1.8 mill tax and a jail at up to 15000 dollars with a 0.2 mill tax. W H Fishburn and A S Lawrence certify the results and seal the proclamation.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Muscatine County
State of
Holden
W. H. Fishburn
Board of Canvassers
Bucklen’s Arnica Solve Aids Suffering Daugh ter
Heartrending scene in Miletus West Virginia as A C Stickel’s daughter endures a leg sore treated with Bucklen’s Arnica Solve from Havercamp’s Proprietary Drug Store, price 25 cents.
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A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
Bucklen
Arnica Solve
Havercamp
Masonic Iowa Lodges and Chapters Schedule
Society cards list regular meetings for Mason IC Ot Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M first Tuesday evenings monthly. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M stated convocation second Friday monthly. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Tuesday monthly. De Molay Commandery No 1 T regular conclave third Wednesday monthly.
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T. L . S. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
G. D. Lezotte
BE. C. W. H. Graff
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J. Asthalter
Attest Oo
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City Recorder
A. S. Lawrence
Society
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Em Krang
Milo Smith
Kee
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Bloomington
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Pres Sk. P
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Olds’ Block
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J. A. Leyda
Court OF Honor
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Bankers Reserve
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Royal Neighbors OF America
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American Yeomen
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Electa
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Sec'y
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Elks Hall
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Cook, Musser Bank
Pr. H. Johnson Dean
R. W. W. Richards
Iowa Legion OF Honor
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Maccabee Hell
S. V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Cook, Musser & CO. State Bank and Trust CO
P. M. Musser
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B. Cook
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
M. Hughes
J. R. Realing
W. F. Bliven
J. Carskaddon
Dr. P. Sawyer
S. M. Hophes
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