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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
3
Terms to Subscribers Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly notices
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal has 10 pages on Tuesday and 5 pages on Friday nights. Daily by carrier in the city and weekly collection of 10 cents per week. Daily by mail one year and Semi-Weekly one year.
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Daily Journal
Imei Ee
Journal Agencies listed for city readers
The Journal names multiple local agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill Clay Kneese 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 Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
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Journal
Fast Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Hill
Sharrar’s
Telephones Business Office Editorial Notes
An unclear OCR fragment lists telephones, a business office, and editorial notes with scattered acronyms and names, suggesting a newspaper workflow entry or internal communication. The readable terms hint at communication lines or staff annotations rather than a complete event.
Decoration Day Remembrance Calls for National Respect
A 1910s style editorial honors Decoration Day and those who died for the Union. It laments modern laxity, urges solemn remembrance as veterans and families visit grave sites, and calls for reverent ceremony by all Americans. It recalls the Grand Army of the Republic and enduring gratitude for fallen soldiers.
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Union States
Grand Army of the Republic
America
Toward a United Country After Civil War Echoes
A postwar reflection notes that those who opposed the march toward liberty of man lost, yet fought valiantly for their beliefs while the flag now flies over a united nation. It proclaims sectional bitterness fading and emphasizes that neither side’s warrior died in vain.
Weather Bewilders North as Ice and Snow Persist
A northern paper comments on the harsh weather of the season and its toll on business and agriculture. It laments a long winter, questions future seasons, and calls for any remedy while urging calm resolve amid recurring storms. The piece quotes a poet and mocks reports of alarm.
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Iowa League
Texas
Ice Trust
Hannibal Courier-Post Moves to Remodeled Plant
The Hannibal Courier-Post under publisher W. J. Hill joins the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and moves into a newly remodeled building with a 15-page Goss press, fully updated for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Courier-Post
W. J. Hill
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Goss Press
Courier-Post Opens New Plant in Hannibal Fanfare
The Courier-Post Publishing Co. unlocks its new Broadway and Third streets plant with a 16 page opening issue. Editors invite Hannibal residents to tour the modern home tonight from 7 30 to 12 and see a plant described as one of the prettiest in the middle west.
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Courier-Post
Hannibal
Courier-Post Publishing Co
Broadway and
Third Streets
Middle West
Courier-Post i
Courier- Post
Impinies
Sioux Falls Hired Girl Murder Reflects on Hiring Ethics
The Kansas City Journal questions a Sioux Falls case in which a woman killed her hired girl. It notes the offender may be acquitted of murder but asks how she can obtain another girl. The paper argues hiring girls is scarce and must be approached with care.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Sioux Falls
S. D
Imagined plot of sinking New York for Venice fate
A June magazine story imagines John D. Marbnight, the era’s richest New Yorker in 1913, ordering an architect to sink the city. The tale mocks wealth’s reach and questions whether financial power would instead better drain Wall Street stocks to curb a crisis.
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John D. Marbnight
New York
Venice
Quote on Harriman's Closest Associate Sparks Doubt
A magazine writer quotes a man described as Harriman's closest associate saying Harriman has no friends on earth. The remark suggests Harriman may feel unable to afford allies or loyal supporters.
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Mr. Harriman
Harriman
Press opinion contrasts on graft reform and Panama strike
Iowa papers debate Secretary Root remarks on business honesty while Dubuque Times Journal notes Panama Canal steam stove workers earning 210 dollars monthly and striking. The pieces reflect wartime era labor tensions and public corruption scrutiny.
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Dubuque
Isthmus Climate Debate Over Worker Eligibility
A terse wartime era quote discusses hiring on the isthmus, contrasting suitability for a white man at 210 dollars a month with allowing Orientals to work if deemed unsuitable for an American workingman.
Uncle Joe Cannon Angered by Tariff Remarks
The Davenport Times notes Uncle Joe Cannon rejects claims of wavering on tariff policy. He states he never considered retreat and is shocked by rumors that someone suggested a partial tariff revision.
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Davenport
Joe Cannon
Blindfolded
A fragmented 1906 literary notice signals an intensely interesting aeroaed with romantic climaxes. The item cites Copyright Bobbs-Merrill Company and hints at a dramatic narrative focus.
Nighttime ride ends with gratitude and danger for Luella
Corson guides Luella and Mrs Bowser home after a tense evening. Luella thanks a brave man for her safety as the narrator wrestles with conflicting emotions in Doddridge Knapp’s doorway and the dark city beyond.
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Corson
Luella
Doddridge Knapp
The Wolf Returns as Doddridge Knapp Faces Wilton
In a tense office meeting Wilton confronts Doddridge Knapp who arrives with a calm mask after a chaotic prior episode. Knapp jokes about a difficult day and the two exchange wary small talk as they prepare for a hard day’s work.
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Doddridge Knapp
Wilton
Swindling Watch Sharp in Local Notice
A bright looking man tried to sell a galvanized watch as a gold timepiece to a countryman. The watch was said to be made for Peter Funks at $3 per dozen and proved worthless. Warns unsophisticated to beware of such schemes.
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Marshal Unger
Peter Funks
Local Briefs Note Community, Church and Civic Events
Twenty years ago May 29 fell on a Sunday with reports of church and school happenings. Ten years back Rev R A Schmidt of Ontario was invited to lead the German Baptist church of Muscatine succeeding Rev J Schaff who resigned. Fowter planned to deliver the commencement sermon for the high school graduating class. Governor Drake traveled through town en route to Washington for a memorial address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Schmidt
Ontario
German Baptist Church of
It’s Your Kidneys Back Pain Remedy Ad
An old advertisement warns that backache often hides kidney trouble and urges testing urine if pain persists. It touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as the quick cure to address the kidney problem and end symptoms, with home testimonials claimed.
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Dean
Mrs Fuller Credits Kidney Pills For Relief In Muscatine
Mrs John Fuller of 421 Locust Street Muscatine Iowa says severe kidney weakness caused dull headaches pains in kidney regions and sides and left her weak until Doans Kidney Pills bought at J J Havercamp's drug store brought great relief after two boxes. She recommends Doans Kidney Pills.
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John Fuller
Locust Street
Muscatine
Iowa
Dean
J. J. Havercamp
Doan
Crown Diamond Selloff and Omega Buy Plan
The King of the Street issues orders to liquidate the Crown Diamond and acquire Omega shares below one hundred. The narrator coordinates with brokers Wallbridge, Gradgrind, Lattimer, Hobart, Bockstein, and Eppner to execute the strategy amid market tension and rival boards. The scene ends as the narrator takes a rail seat in the Board room to oversee the plan.
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Decker
King of the Street
Doddridge Knapp
Lattimer
Hobart
Wallbridge
Bockstein
Eppner
Welgzome
de Marget v
Wilton
Bank of California
Erain
TCHING SKIN DISEASES Instantly Relieved by Dr Hale Ointment
Relief for skin ailments offered by Hale's Household Ointment promises instant soothing and permanent cure. It reduces inflammation cools burning and itching and heals eruptions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or sent by Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Royal Re serves meeting features initiation and address
Fifty members attended the Royal Re serves meeting last evening. Five candidates were initiated and ten applications favorably balloted. An entertainment committee was formed with Mrs De Forest Mrs Irene Thompson and Mrs John Herwig named. Supreme president A W Carier of Cedar Rapids gave an address.
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Royal Reserves
de Forest
Irene Thompson
John Herwig
A. W. Carier
Cedar Rapids
Birthday Anniversary Joy At Browning College
Miss Ethel Browning was surprised on her birthday by many students and friends at Browning college. An impromptu program followed with refreshments by Miss Caroline Schomberg and Miss Sue Browning. The group presented a ring to the hostess. selections included a piano solo by Ethel Browning and readings by Esther Stelirecht.
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Ethel Browning
The
Browning College
Caroline Schomberg
Sue Browning
Miss Orlowsky
Esther Stelirecht
Eugene Williamson Surprised on 23rd Birthday
Eugene Williamson was pleasantly surprised last evening by friends for his twenty third birthday. Guests included Ellen Hanley Elizabeth Bridgeman Blanche Klein Mabel Addleman Grace Patterson Cleo Richards Margaret Payne Dickson McCabe Howard Woolverton Oscar Brandt Clyde Moulton Paul Williamson and Eugene Williamson. He received a beautiful initial stick pin and enjoyed various pastimes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Williamson
Mr. Williamson
Ellen Hanley
Elizabeth Bridgeman
Blanche Klein
Mabel Addleman
Grace Patterson
Cleo Richards
Margaret Payne
Dickson McCabe
Howard Woolverton
Oscar Brandt
Clyde Moulton
Paul Williamson
Kensington First Congregational ladies host garden party
Nearly a hundred members and friends of the First Congregational Church Kensington club gathered at Weed park clubhouse yesterday afternoon. Hostesses served a 5 20 repast prepared by Mrs. W S Norton Mrs F M Witter Mrs J S McKee Mrs John Bennison Mrs Ed Cook and Miss Margaret Baird. The next meeting will be held in two weeks.
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First Congregational Church Kensington Club
Weed Park Club
W. S. Norton
F. M. Witter
J. S. McKee
John Bennison
Ed. Cook
Margaret Baird
Miriam Aid Society Social at Odd Fellow Hall
The Miriam Aid Society held a social last evening at the Odd Fellow hall with over 40 members present. Music was provided by Miss Ina Cooley and Miss Sarah Bilkey, followed by refreshments and card games. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday evening May 5 at the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid Society
Odd Fellow
Ina Cooley
Sarah Bilkey
Spalding Club Meets At Mrs Ryan Home
Members of the Spalding club were entertained at Mrs. J. P. Ryan's home on 412 Pine Street. The group is studying A. Guggenberger's General History of the Christian Era. Next meeting will be at Mrs. M. W. Stapleton's home on West Third Street next Tuesday evening.
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Spalding Club
J. P. Ryan
Pine Street
A. Guggenberger
M. W. Stapleton
West Third Street
Knights of Maccabees Meet at Asthalter Hall
The Knights of the Maccabees held a regular meeting last evening at their hall in the Asthalter building on Iowa Avenue. The assembly was called to order at 7 30 and the regular business was gone over. The next session is set for Tuesday June 4 at 7 30 PM.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Asthalter Building
Iowa Avenue
Senior Class Picnic at Hershey’s Pasture
The senior class and chaperones held a picnic yesterday afternoon at Hershey's pasture with Miss Chase and Miss Withington. They played games and enjoyed a delicious supper prepared by the girls. The group returned to the city late last evening.
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Hershey's Pasture
Chase
Young party plans Decoration Day cruise to Geneva Island
A party of 17 youths will depart at 9 o'clock in the morning by steam launch for Harney's cottage on Geneva Island. They will spend the day at the resort and will dine and sup there.
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Harney
Geneva Island
Ladies Attend Presbyterian Aid Society Gathering
Mrs Charles Rider entertained the South Muscatine Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church at her Burlington road home. The group arrived by wagonettes in a large turnout and enjoyed refreshments and a general good time.
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Charles Rider
South Muscatine
Jackson school outing to Electric park delights children
The teachers and children from Jackson school spent yesterday afternoon at Electric park enjoying games and a picnic supper. The group returned home last evening at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson School
Electric Park
Banner Lodge Degree of Honor Session Initiates Several Candidates
The Banner Lodge Degree of Honor held its regular weekly session with a large turnout. Several candidates were initiated and ice cream and cake were served. The next meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday evening.
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Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee Meeting At Mrs High Home
A thimble bee met yesterday afternoon at Mrs High s home at Fifth Street and Park Avenue. Attendees sewed and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. The next gathering will be at Mrs Anna Cummins home in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
High
Fifth Street
Park Avenue
Anna Cummins
Muscatine Business College Students Postpone Bowman's Cottage Trip
Students of the Muscatine business college had planned a trip to Bowman's cottage at Wyoming Hill for Thursday but have postponed it to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Muscatine Business College
Bowman
Wyoming Hill
Methodist church sewing bee to be held Friday
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold an all day sewing bee at the church parlors on Friday.
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The
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Injured Man Brannan Improves After Rock Island Crash
Davenport Iowa May 29 Thomas Brannan of Muscatine severely injured in a Rock Island railroad crash is improving. He was taken to St Luke s hospital where he was operated on He cannot give an account of the accident.
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Davenport
Thomas Brannan
Muscatine
Rock Island Railroad
St. Luke's Hospital
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