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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal outline circulation guarantees and subscriber terms. It lists city and county official status, Lee Syndicate and Iowa associations, delivery options, and subscription rates. It also provides representative offices in New York Chicago and local newspaper agencies across Muscatine regions.
Fragmentary entry lists telephones and Bell business and editorial offices with unclear references to Mississippi Valley and scavves. No clear event or names emerge from the damaged text.
The Muscatine county Republicans announce a delegate convention to be held September 5 at 10 45 a m 1906 in the Muscatine court house to select candidates for county offices including Representative Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Attorney Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and five Supervisors Representation is by township ward and Roosevelt vote tallies with listed counts for Bloomington Cedar Fruitland Fulton Goshen Lone Lake Montpelier Moscow Orono Sevenmile Sweetland and Wapsinonoc townships and Muscatine wards. J C Coster chairman.
A New York widow weighs how to spend the Sage fortune as critics urge direct help for the poor and needy. The writer contrasts library and museum funding with urgent needs like clothing, feeding, and healthcare for the homeless and suffering.
The text argues Yerkes could ease suffering with huge philanthropy and that Mrs Sage may wield the funds to aid humanity, warning that reliance on professional beggars could limit benefit to the few rather than the masses.
Edward Rosewater of Omaha Nebr editor of the Omaha Bee died yesterday after a long political campaign for the United States Senate. A prominent national figure, he led the Trans Mississippian exposition publicity drive in 1898 and was known for editorial influence and public service in Nebraska and beyond. He suffered heart trouble from campaign strain.
A Navy Department report notes three iron Spanish warships from the Dewey era at Manila Bay were sold as junk for 132.05 with a net return of 103.30 after disposal costs. The vessels, the Albay the Manileno and the Minano, had stood grounded for eight years after being ordered sold by Paul Morton when secretary of the navy.
Pension office statistics project the last Civil War veteran will die by 1938 with only younger generations left to honor the graves of 1861. July casualties alone show 1 715 deaths, and the overall pensioner pool of 664 738 continues to shrink as the death rate climbs.
Figures compiled on July 31 show 664,758 pensioners and a grand total of 984,979, suggesting enough to populate many states and counties. With two-thirds of the pension list removed, questions arise about saving over a hundred million dollars and the possibility of a new war or ongoing Philippine pensions.
The Chicago Evening Post profiles Elmer Jacob Burkett from Nebraska as the youngest U S senator. A plowboy at 10 and Iowa college graduate at 17, Burkett rose from house member to senator after terms in the lower chamber and service on the appropriations committee.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat urges voters in Illinois to back Joseph G Cannon for President in 1908. It notes Illinois history shifting from Democratic leanings since statehood through the Civil War era and into modern politics, highlighting the state's electoral influence.
The passage traces Illinois role in U S politics from Buchanan’s 1848 campaigns through the formation of the Republican Party, highlighting Lincoln’s rise, Chicago’s hosting of the first western convention, and Illinois delivering successive Republican presidents from 1860 to 1872 with notable figures like Washburne Logan and Robert Lincoln influencing conventions through 1892.
The Tama Herald argues no stance is as nonpartisan as a Democratic candidate in a Republican district. The Dubuque Times notes factional contests for Blackhawk County representation are bitter, predicting Democrats will gain seats in the fall legislature.
The Mason City Times-Herald says moonshine fears run high over Gov Cummins and Senator Dolliver in 1900 era politics. It predicts Cummins cannot be defeated for governor and Dolliver will not fail of reelection as senator.
The Newton Record argues Speaker Cannon’s standpat platform won’t satisfy the progressive wing. It says Roosevelt is the only figure who could unite both standpat and progressive factions, and contests he should be urged to run as a candidate.
The September issue announces fall content with striking cover art and portraits of Cecelia Loftus Julia Sanderson the Duchess of Marlborough Viola Allen Secy Root and family the late Russell Sage and more. Rural American scenes Paris views and a DeWolf Hopper caricature as Kin Estatius in Happy Land are highlighted.
Dr Pierce medicines gain credibility from public ingredient disclosures and endorsements by eminent medical figures. The Favorite Prescription aids female ailments including weakness prolapse and irregularities and is marketed openly by a regular physician. Sick women may contact Dr Pierce by letter for confidential advice. The Common Sense Medical Adviser is advertised as free with options to obtain in paper or cloth bindings.
The article admires Charles Dana Gibson's drawing titled Conspirators in which a dark Oriental beauty consults Cupid. It details technique, line strength, and the subtle use of ink to render roundness, shadows, and lips inviting kisses, highlighting Gibson's mastery of outline.
The memorandum notes a 1905 release by Bobbs-Merrill Company for The House of a Thousand Candles, a novel credited to an author in that period.
In a snow storm, the narrator trails a rabbit and finds a girl with a red tam o shanter at the boat-house. He returns her overshoe and beads, apologizes, and is drawn into a tense but playful exchange on walls, propriety, and mistaken identity as they walk away toward the gate.
Republicans of the first ward will meet in caucus Tuesday evening September 4 at 7 30 at the Excelsior hose house to select 23 delegates to the county convention on September 5 and to transact other business. All Republicans invited. William Van Zyl Committeeman.
Republicans of the second ward will meet in caucus Tuesday evening September 4 at 7:20 at city hall to select 27 delegates to the county convention on September 9 and to transact other business. All who believe in republican principles are invited. J. C. Coster.
Republicans of the third ward announce a meeting and plan to discuss campaign actions and community concerns. Local party organizers aim to mobilize volunteers and outline next steps for voter outreach.
The meeting on September 4 at 7 30 oclock at the Rescue Hose House invites all who believe in Republican principles to attend and select 31 delegates for the county convention on September 8 and to handle any other business that may arise. Roy Yingling is noted in the notice.
Republicans of the fourth ward will hold a meeting at the Relief Hose House on September 4 at 7:30 to select 25 delegates for the county convention on September 8 and to vote for Frank Fisher.
Montpelier Township Republicans convene at Pine Mills on Saturday September 1 at 1 p m to choose four delegates for the Muscatine county convention on September 8 1906 and to nominate a full township ticket and conduct other proper business J Welsch Township Committee
The Republicans of Sweetland township convene at Mount Grove schoolhouse Saturday September 1 at 8 p m to choose nine delegates for the county convention and nominate a township ticket. J H Van Camp Committee.
The Republicans of Lake Township will meet Tuesday evening September 4 at 8 o'clock at the Lucas Grove school house to select five delegates to the county convention nominate a township ticket and transact other business. vT. J. Hoopes Committeeman.
W S McKee announces candidacy for the Muscatine county clerk race subject to the Republican county convention. He urges party supporters to back his bid and attend the convention to decide the nomination.
West Liberty Iowa August 10 1906 two candidates announce for sheriff R J Wiley and N B Ansley both stating nomination subject to Republican county convention in Muscatine county politics.
W. R. Rice announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Julius Welch seeks the Republican county convention’s decision on the nomination for the office of supervisor in Muscatine County.
Heartrending state of A. C. Stickel's daughter Miletus of Miletus West Virginia with a leg sore saved by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
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