Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named
Representatives listed for New York Office at 14 Nassau Street and Chicago Office at 71 Marquette Building with La Coste & Maxwell and Payne & Young specified as in charge.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
3
Journal Agencies List For City Convenience
The Journal names a set of agencies for readers convenience including Fast In, Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery End of Street Car Track Ww C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill Sharrar's Grocery and a shop offering coffee and chocolate pastries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Fast In
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Treet
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
C. A. Busch
Hershey
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Hill
Sharrar’s
President Roosevelt's Indianapolis Address on a Square Deal
The President urged national government oversight of railroads and a square deal for all, arguing that regulation is needed to prevent abuses by capital and labor alike. He praised honest builders, warned against railroad wreckers, and pressed for public investment in infrastructure to support industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry W. Lawton
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Insomniac Tests Peanut Milk Sleep Cure
A newspaper man tries a health journal advertised cure for sleeplessness eating a pint of peanuts and three glasses of milk before bed. He reports falling asleep quickly then recalls a surreal dream sequence ending with waking to realize he slept almost ten minutes.
Secretary Strauss Urges Higher Wages and Cheaper Essentials
The cabinet member advocates better wages for workingmen and lower costs for basic goods. He could further boost his impact by promoting home ownership and personal savings, arguing this would increase his usefulness beyond his current role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
Summer Weather Worries Sweep In
Citizens fear a sudden heatwave while others doubt an early summer. Local mood mixes anxiety over extreme conditions with skepticism about when warmth will truly arrive.
Abe Ruef and Mayor Schmitz Share Dispute Noted
Indictments show Ruef holding about fourteen shares to Schmitz ten in the boodle split. The writer suggests punishing in a similar ratio to reflect the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ruef
Schmitz
San Francisco
Abe
Muscatine Melons Dominant Market Despite Illinois Hail
The report notes a hail storm that ruined southern Illinois melons but Muscatine melons remain far ahead in demand. Local sentiment in Gate City disagrees, insisting Muscatine still has a strong market no matter how many melons are grown elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Gate City
Muscatine
New York man finds rare book amid rubbish heap
A New York man discovers a rare old book among heaps of rubbish and faces editor skepticism who says there is much waste in new books today. The incident highlights debate over value of antiquarian finds in modern publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Debate on Journalistic Ethos in Iowa Press
In a lecture Samuel Strauss argues editors should tailor opinions to constituency whether yellow or conservative. Marion Register counters truth should be spoken regardless of readers. Davenport Times notes tariff revision will dominate winter discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Times Journal
Samuel Strauss
Des Moines Leader
New York Globe
Marion Register
Davenport Times
Billy Sunday warns Knoxville editor with club remark
A remark attributed to Billy Sunday at Knoxville suggests he told the Lord he might clash with a local editor and asked for divine guidance, while noting the Lord probably handles such matters himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Billy
Knoxville
Iowa Boy Awarded Carnegie Medal For Heroic Jump
An Iowa youth is slated to receive the Carnegie Medal for risking lives by jumping into water to save others. The act demonstrates courage and quick thinking under dangerous conditions, earning national recognition for selfless bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Reminiscences and Local Notices From Muscatine 1907
The column recalls events from fifty and forty years ago including a Turners Festival delegation on the New Boston steamer with Muscatine participants, a Fifth street residence sale to Col. Keeler for 1400, and local marriages and engagements across May dates. Notable entries include church conventions in Davenport and many May weddings in Muscatine with dates and couples listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Iowa Political Reputation Sparks Local Newspapers
A collection of quotes from the Marshalltown Times Republican Iowa City Republican Marion Register and Nevada Representative discuss Iowa politics and the influence of party machines on presidential nomination dynamics with views on La Follette as a potential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
la Follette
Nature lover W J Long seeks trouble after ribbing
Sioux City Journal notes that W. J. Long, not a sportsman, responded to a taunt by stepping to the scratch and chasing a dead game with a bold, combative stance. The remark sparked a confrontational moment reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Fairbanks Campaign Gains Bid for 1908 Race
The Fairbanks candidacy has matured into a press bureau level effort and removes the final doubt that the 1908 campaign is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Fairbanks
Parks Offer Oil Store with Admission to Draw Crowds
Des Moines Capital notes amusement parks plan to include an oil store with each admission ticket to attract larger crowds this summer. The strategy aims to boost attendance at regional attractions and showcase new offerings. The move highlights promotional efforts by local parks to compete for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican opposition to Cummins questioned by Webster City
The Webster City Freeman Tribune notes a Republican can oppose Cummins without their Republicanism being challenged, framing internal party debate as normal part of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Cummins
Death Penalty Debate Echoes in Rock Valley Bee
The Rock Valley Bee argues the death penalty cannot be defended in courts and should be abolished. The editorial framing voices strong opposition to capital punishment and urges its removal from legal practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rock Valley Bee
Charles Collison Dies After Illness At Atalissa
Charles Collison died at 6 10 am Thursday after a long illness. He leaves a wife and four children Fred and Frank in Cedar county Clinton in Denver and Flora married to Thomas Buckman near Wilton. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 pm under Masonic auspices. The notice also mentions visitors from Bloomsburg and local residents with other family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Charles Collison
Fred
Frank
Cedar County
Clinton
Denver
Flora
Thomas Buckman
Wilton
Martha Melick
Leroy White
Bloomsburg
Panic Averted by Self Cure Ad for New Life Pills
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kins New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and related conditions. It lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the source and emphasizes self treatment to avert panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kins
Havercamp
Superb Service and Fares to Canadian Resorts by Rail
Special low round-trip fares are in effect to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami Region St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Algonquin National Park White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts via Grand Trunk Railway System. Copies of tourist publications and fares apply to Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. & T. A. 133 South Champlain, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bar
Temagami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
N. Y
Geo. W. Vaux. A. G. P
T. A
Ams Si
Memorial Day Funeral and Local Events Ten Years Past
Ten years ago Mr. Dreier died at his home on West Fourth Street. Memorial day services featured Comrade Monroe as president, Rev. Kendrick delivering the invocation, and a choir performance. Adjutant Raff read orders of the day with Munroe delivering the memorial address. Rev. Fowler spoke at the First Baptist church for the high school graduation last night.
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Dreier
West Fourth Street
Monroe
Rev. Kendrick
America
Timm
Musser
Ruckdeschel
J. H. Munroe
Rev. Fowler
First Baptist Church
Blindfolded novel romance climax from 1906 edition
A brief note describes the novel Blindfolded as intensely interesting with highly romantic scenes and climaxes, published in 1906 by Bobbs-Merrill Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bobbs- Merril Company
The King of the Street Demands More Omerza Shares
Wilton narrates a high stakes push on Omerza stock as Doddridge Knapp guides a chart of rapid gains. The King of the Street pressures for sixty thousand shares, offering a million in commission, while the exchange buzzes with a boom in Omerza and Crown Diamond profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doddridge Knapp
Decker
Omega
Exchange
Omerza
Wilton
King of the Street
Omerzo
Blainly
Knapp Bets Big On El Dorado Bank Against Decker
In a tense Pine Street scene Doddridge Knapp schemes to seize control of El Dorado stock as Decker’s fortunes rise on rumors of a major find. The transfer books close Monday at two, threatening a high-stakes push to secure twelve hundred plus shares and a possible jailbreak from the supposed crash.
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Decker
Crown Damond
Wilton
Kimz
E Dorado Bank
Doddridge Knapp
Omera
Virginia
Pine Street
Knapp, Decker
el Dorado Bank
Omerza Company
King of the
Wilton Social Roundup Sees Visitors From Nearby Cities
Mrs Chester Eaton arrives from Chicago for a week with her parents Mr and Mrs C D Eaton. Florence Appel from Muscatine visits Mrs M Shafit. Dr J L Pentzer and sister Mrs Jennie Meyers spend the day with sister Mrs Emma Ingham. Attendees for Stella Mooney’s graduation include M O Reilly Leslie and Alice, and Nelle White of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ingham
M. O'Reilly
Leslie
Alice
Nelle White
Iowa City
Stella Mooney
Celia Russell
Nancy
Minnie Klein
Laura Junkin
Muscatine
Plitt
F. C. Wickes
Oxford Junction
McNutt
H. B. Johnson
Helen
Kansas City
Warren
Dorothea Sullivan
Musatine
A. G. Smith
Wilton
B. C. Ludlow
Bernice
Local residents visit in town for graduations and arrivals
A parade of visitors arrives in town on the eve of graduation, with Mrs. W D Harris hosting and guests from Muscatine Davenport Brooklyn Le Claire Pleasant Prairie Durant and Bettendorf stopping by. Attendees include Miss Grace Woodhouse Miss Eugenia Cooling and Miss Sophia Angerer among others visiting relatives friends and attending commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W D. Harris
Lee Ashcraft
Muscaine
A. B. Talbott
Brooklyn
Gee. Woodhouse
Grace Woodhouse
Henry Giessler
Muscatine
Emma Ingham
Eugenia Cooling
Davenport
J. L. Giesler
Lauren Henderson
Maude van Atta
J. E. Park
le Claire
C. Bacon
Mary Dwyer
Perry Baker
Pleasant Prairie
James Atwill
Guy Stevens
Iowa City
M. D. Allen
Sophia Angerer
Fred Ludlow
John Leverich
Sweetland Writings and Local Notices
Mrs. Pearl Pace buys a new piano. Miss Bessie Holtz visits with friends in West Liberty. Miss Lillian Davis returns home in Montpelier after weeks with Ed Davis family. Frank Burnside hosts visitors from Perry. Lewis Halling returns to Dallas County after visit. Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Downer passes away near Arden. Lee Pace injures foot chopping wood at Sherfey timber. Ella Chatfield visits Grandview over the Sabbath. Mrs. Leslie Allbee hospitalized in Bellevue. John Irwin helps unload corn at Fairport for Frank Sissle. Mrs. Emma Weikert visits Muscatine with ill mother Mrs. Taylor. Brinton of Washington county visits Rev. Brinton and family.
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Sweetland
Pearl Pace
Bessie Holtz
West Liberty
Lillian Davis
Montpelier
Ed. Davis
Fami
Frank Burnside
Perry
Lewis Halling
Dallas County
Lewis Downer
Arden
Sherfey
Ella Chatfield
Grandview
Leslie Allbee
Bellevue Hospital
John Irwin
Fairport
Frank Sissle
Emma Weikert
Muscatine
Taylor
Miss Brinton
Washington County
Rev. Brinton
Tamsiv
Train Schedule Notice from 1907 Underdonk Agent
The document lists train numbers and routes with times for Davenport Chicago Kansas City Denver and Golden State Limited routes. It notes limited stops for El Paso and westward points and states most trains run daily except Sunday. Agent signature W. S. Underdonk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Chicago
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Denver
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Dally
el Paso
Points West
W. S. Underdonk
Main Line Trains Schedule for Wilton Route
Railway timetable lists daily and local freight trains with numbers 2 38 20 7 230 19 and 71. Times shown include 11 38 am 2 50 pm and 9 30 am with daily and Sunday exceptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dally
Wilton Trains Schedule Arrives Muscatine Power
Wilton branch trains run daily except Sunday with arrivals at Muscatine on No. 368 at 6 23 am No 367 at 12 0 pm No 362 at 3 20 pm No 361 at 5 50 pm No 264 at 9 25 pm and No 365 at 11 55 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Bane
Muscatine
Wilton
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Schedule Note
In effect April 9 1905 timetable details list No 13 passenger at 2:34 am No S passenger 3:50 pm No 92 freight carries passengers 5:30 pm No 3 passenger 7:00 am No 5 passengers 11:44 pm No 91 freight carries passengers reads as a partial railway schedule fragment for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway without complete times or destinations.
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Sliam
Rail timetable Muscatine area trains No 4 2 and 6
South bound service details for Muscatine area including stations Round House Hahn's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and Elrick Junction connections. Notes list Nos 4 and 2 daily except Sunday and No 6 Monday only with transfer links to Iowa Central C RL & P and schedules for north bound Nos 5 1 3 and 6 connections.
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Muscatine
Round House
Hahn's
Elrick Junction
Hound House
Fruitland
Liliam
Grandview
Wapello
Ar. Muscatine
Hobu's Switch
Hahn
Elvick Junction
Iowa Central
RL & P
Wapelo
White Collar Line Schedules Change for Steamers
The notice states Davenport and Rock Island trips on Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m plus Burlington runs on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings. After May 1 the steamer Helen Blair will replace the Columbia for Sunday trips, returning to Muscatine and then sailing to Davenport Monday morning. W A Blair manager phone 49 and Bleck Co agents.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Burlington
Helen Blair
Columbia
Muszentine
W. A. Blair
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Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
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G. N. Power
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A. V. Francis
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Peachville
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Jacob P. Leysen
Jennie A. Cassidy
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Elizabeth Wittich
Ernst C. Reinemund
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Francis Drake
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M. W. Coggshall
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Mary P. Gettert
Mat Houdek
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L. H. Concannon
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Richard Haney
Deliah Caldwell
Christian H. Middleton
Edith J. Brown
G. W. Sweeney
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John Mark
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Samuel Swarms
Eva Lyman
Charles C. Bacon
Catherine M. Babcock
Martin Brandan
Maria _ Elize Engerman
John Wolfrum
Maggie Gesell
Henry E. Barber
Mae E. Hardman
Iowa City Republican
Republican Party
DE Miracle Chemical CO
Park Ave
de Miracle
Havercamp’s
W. A. Morgan Druggist
Mcscetine
Attorneys AT Law
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Telephone
Hershey State Bank
Henry Jayne
Wao. Hofman
Althus Hofman
Wm. KR
Jayne Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Mosey
Thos. Brown
First National Bank
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
H. C. Horst
West Second Street
J. Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Pepper
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper
J. Muscatine
Thompson & Thompson
East Second Street
Pock Island System
Wilton Trains
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Muscatine North & South
W. G. Bleck Co
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