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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
3
Terms to Sunscribers Daily Journal Advertisement
The Daily Journal issues each evening except Sunday and the Semi Weekly Journal comes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Daily city delivery by carrier costs 10 cents weekly. annual mail rate is 3 dollars for daily and includes semi weekly one year.
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Daily Journal
City Agencies Listed For Reader Convenience
The Journal names local service points including Fast Hill and Clay Kneese Grocery, Mast 2nd feet, South Muscatine and Morse Washburn's Grocery, End of Street Car Track, Ww. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, and Hershey for resident use.
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Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese Grocery
Mast
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
C. A. Busch
Hershey
Business office Fiditoria offer in Mississippi Valley
A fragmented note describes a Fiditoria business office offer in the Mississippi Valley. Reader sees vague references to debt or owed payments but details are unclear and names or dates are not provided.
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Buusiness Office
Fiditoria! Offer
Beit
Mississippi Valley
Optimism and trust in progress amid corporate criticism
The piece argues true optimism comes from clear vision and progress through crises. It cites historical figures like Judea’s era, Lincoln, and Washington, then discusses modern hostility to corporations and Henry Clews who says public opinion delays new enterprises but will pass, leaving better management and public benefit.
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Judea
Washington
Lincoln
Sees Ahead Amid Chaos to Restore Order
The speaker envisions clear vision guiding steps from disorder to structured outcomes, claiming order emerges repeatedly from turbulent starts. The claim suggests steady perception transforms chaos into disciplined progress.
Tragic Mississippi drowning shocks Muscatine community
The article describes a child driven by despair who leapt into the Mississippi River late Saturday, a fatal act witnessed by one person, with the community offering condolences to bereaved parents and mourning the loss.
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Muscatine
Mississippi
Death of Theodore Tilton Reverberates Beecher Trial Echoes
Paris reports the death of Theodore Tilton reminding readers of the 1874 Beecher-Tilton trial. Tilton, once a leading editor and writer, faded after the case, with Beecher and Mrs. Tilton long dead. The case’s notoriety ultimately marred his reputation.
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Paris
France
Theodore Tilton
Henry Ward Beecher
Sherman declines I C C post and backs
Lieut. Governor Sherman of Illinois, once seeking a seat on the interstate commerce commission with Illinois backing, is told by President Roosevelt he cannot have it. Now Roosevelt offers a spot on the Spanish claims commission, which Sherman declines and then endorses a candidate opposing Roosevelt, suggesting his plan to back an anti Roosevelt nominee.
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Sherman
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
California
Spanish Claims Commission
Cannon
Kansas City Journal backs alternative candidate to Bryan
The Kansas City Journal urges the Democratic Party to field a different candidate besides Bryan, arguing a united party still faces hardship and a repudiated figure hurts prospects. It notes many papers fear expressing such views.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Bryan
Tribute Poem Honors Robert E Lee by Julia Ward Howe
A public tribute to Robert E Lee by Julia Ward Howe is cited with the lines of a noetic couplet praising unity. The article notes Howe the author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic and frames the sentiment as emblematic of national unity.
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Julia Warn Howe
Robert E. Lee
Chicago man hosts wives at dinner in quirky misstep
A Chicago man recently entertained his current wife and three former wives at a dinner. The piece notes the event would have better suited Chicago methods if he had entertained another man's wife instead of his own.
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Chicago
Dr Osler Declares Four Drugs Benefit Humanity
The statement asserts that Dr Osler identified only four drugs with real benefit to mankind. The excerpt mentions chloroform as one of the four and, by his theory, among the most useful.
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Dr. Osler
Ames Times slams Webster City paper over attack on Senator Allison
The Ames Times denounces the Freeman Tribune for a harsh attack on Senator Allison. It calls the Webster City paper's conduct low down and says the Freeman Tribune is in desperate straits to launch such an assault. The Times ends by praying for the writer's life to be spared.
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The
Ames Times
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Allison
Hearst
the Times
Long Ago Misadventure and Local Happenings Recap
A marshal, Marsh Unger, confronted a belligerent man near Second Street and Town Avenue prompting bystander assistance before Officer Reed restrained the rioter. Nearby, a drowning report in Muscatine involving a boy near a slough prompted divers for the suspected remains. Anna McColm marked her fifteenth anniversary with a noted reception at her home.
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Second Street
Town Avenue
Marshal Unger
Reed
South Muscatine
Anna McColm
Ascension Day Observances And Local Building Work Pace
Catholic citizens will suspend labor on Ascension Day to attend services. The Fourth and Spruce pond is being filled. G A Garrettson began grading a brick business building on Water Street with completion expected in two weeks.
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Fourth and
Spruce Streets
G. A. Garrettson
Water Street
Iowa GOP Criticizes Current Leadership Amid Candidate Feud
The Keokuk Gate City denounces the eighth district race against Congressman Hepburn, warning against replacing him while praising Hepburn's continued health and service. It accuses top Iowa Republicans of greed for office and praises the party's traditional principles.
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Republican Party
Iowa
Keokuk Gate City
Hepburn
Col. Hepburn
Odebolt Chronicle Defends Clergy Right to Officiate
The Odebolt Chronicle argues the preacher who joined the Coreys in marriage cannot be censured since the law authorizes the ceremony. It contends a parson who refuses to officiate a lawful marriage deserves a fine and has no right to set his own standard.
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Odebolt
Coreys
Uncle Joe for President in Ames Times Endorsement
The Ames Times praises Uncle Joe as a campaigner like Lincoln and Douglas, calling him a seasoned fighter and statesman who would lead a powerful campaign. It likens him to Lincoln and Logan and predicts a strong effort that would rattle the enemy.
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Uncle Joe
Ames Times
Lincoln
Douglass
Logan
Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Taft Candidacy Doubts Over White House Backing
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Taft supporters feel a push from the White House is needed but questions whether the White House ever truly backs a single candidacy and expresses lingering doubt about interference as alleged.
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Taft
Cedar Rapids
White House
Mr Conger’s Late Act of Honor Highlighted by Independence Journal
The Independence Bulletin Journal notes that Mr Conger, drawn into a bank failure by relatives, sacrificed his entire competence and, as old age approached, began a new life without hesitation.
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Conger
Independence Bulletin Journal
Regulated Country Urges Steady Laws and Property Rights
The Des Moines Mail and Times argues the country is properly regulated and calls for moving to business as usual. It urges ending baseless criminal labeling of successful individuals and upholding just laws that protect property rights and quell agitation.
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Des Moines Mail and Times
Taft Likely Republican Nominee Without Current Administration
The Fairfield Ledger argues Taft may win the Republican nomination for President without aid from the present administration and would be stronger if he did. The Glidden Graphic contends Warren Garst is the most logical successor to Gov. Cummins as canvassing confirms.
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Fairfield Ledger
Taft
Warren Garst
Gov. Cummins
Glidden
Republicans urged to unite on Cannon in Iowa
The Burlington Hawkeye praises William H. Taft as capable and urges Republicans in Iowa to unite behind Cannon, urging neighborly cooperation to present a united front.
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William H. Taft
Burlington
Iowa
Political jargon stirs in party rift commentary
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Roosevelt supporters uneasy with Taft, while the Perry Chief questions the phrasing of calls describing voters as hungry boys, labeling the term surplusage in a provocative rhetorical debate.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Dubuque
Perry
Birthday Party Celebrates Earl W Eversmeyer Seventh Year
A merry party of 35 youngsters gathered at Earl W Eversmeyer’s home 610 Fast Tenth street to mark his seventh birthday anniversary. George H Wiles of Adams Wiles reports excruciating pain after an accident yesterday when a bar of iron he was cutting on a B C R N railway engine slipped and struck his left small toe.
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Earl W. Eversmeyer
Fast Tenth Street
George H. Wiles
Adams
Blindfolded Earle Ashley Walcott
Book blurb notes an intensely interesting novel with romantic scenes and climaxes, copyrighted 1906 by the Bobbs Merrill Company.
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Earle Ashley Walcott
The
Bobbs- Merril Company
Night Rescue in Passage Fends Off Chinese Ruffians
In a tense escape scene Luella and I flee up a stair as three Chinese attackers close in. I fires multiple shots wounding one man while the others retreat and Carson calls for stay and safety.
Night assault in a Chinese district court scene
The narrator hides with Luella Knapp as a mob of Chinese attackers led by Tom Terrill closes in. A pistol fires near the door, forcing a quick escape while Carson and an ax threaten the entry. The scene ends with the attackers pressing the advance in a noisy but hesitant assault.
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Tom Terrill
Luella
Miss Knapp
Carson
Keota High School Graduates in Bad Weather
Keota May 25. The high school graduating class faced gloomy weather for class day and Friday events. The Methodist church hosted the exercises with senior colors pink and blue and the class motto Selah. Music was provided by the high school chorus and Cecilian glee club led by Miss Agnes Brown. Diplomas were presented by George H. Holmes and the scholarship awarded to Charles Kirkpatrick by Miss Alice Wilson. The benediction was by Rev. J. F. Robertson. Various local social notes follow including card club prizes and visits by Miss Callie Charlton to Keota, with neighbors and relatives mentioned in Delta Washington and Columbus Junction areas.
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Frederick E. Bolton
George H. Holmes
Alice Wilson
Charles Kirkpatrick
J. F. Robertson
J. M. White
Mary Kramer
Laura Kramer
Callie Charlton
W. R. Charlton
Keota
California
George Paul
Washington
Dorris Romeser
Delta
Margaret Erdice
Arthur Sprague
Columbus Junction
Arch L. Graham
Henry Bales
J. Cocklin
Allan Line Steamship Service Announces New Vessels
Allan Line promotes weekly sailings from Montreal through the St. Lawrence River. New steamers Victorian and Virginian boast triple screw turbine engines. Tunisian Corsican and Onian offer twin screws. rates start at $40 for one class cabins with $60 for steerage and up.
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Liverpool
Glasgow
London
Havre
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Allan & Company
Jeckson Boul
Chicago
Social visits and travel notes from Keota area
Mrs J W Harding spent Thursday in Washington visiting her sister Mrs Harry Nutt. Harley Reisman of Chicago visited his brother Steve this week. Rev H H Brownell traveled from Monmouth Ill to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Schanenberg of Burlington came Thursday to visit their son Albert and his wife. Isaac Schreckengast L A Marr and Israel Davis attended the funeral of Mrs C Spangler in Winfield with Mrs Marr Matthews and Jefferson of Altoona. Agnes Brown, Keota music teacher, will spend summer in Chicago studying vocal music before returning in fall.
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J. W. Harding
Washington
Harry Nutt
Harley Reisman
Chicago
Steve
H. H. Brownell
Monmouth
Ill
Schanenberg
Burlington
Albert
Isaac Schreckengast
L. A. Marr
Israel Davis
Winfield
C. Spangler
Schreckengast
Marr Matthews
Jefferson
Altoona
Marr
Agnes Brown
Keota
Jessup
Iowa
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Quick Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for all forms of skin and scalp disease and sores. It claims prompt relief after the first application and urges readers to buy at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon & Thomas, Adams, New York.
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A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Creedledinine Co
Luilala N
Notice to Contractors for City Sidewalks Muscatine Iowa
Sealed bids for permanent concrete sidewalks for the year ending March 15, 1907 will be received by the City Recorder of Muscatine Iowa until 7 30 p m June 20 1907. Bids require a $200 certified check and a $500 bond if awarded. Specifications available at City Engineer's office. The City Council may reject any bids. James J Ryan City Engines Muscatine Iowa May 187
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Muscatine
Iowa
James J. Ryan
Cytr
Maost
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