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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
2
The notice outlines space to be used at advertiser option within a year from contract and states contract prices for inches. It also notes that non contracting advertisers will be charged 19 cents per inch.
A series of candidate declarations for Lucas County offices including County Auditor County Recorder Clerk of the District Court County Attorney and County Supervisor. Announcers state candidacy is subject to Republican primary election decisions with dates in May 1902.
The Hepburn pure food bill is praised as a crucial federal measure to curb adulteration in foods drugs and drinks. It would require proper branding prohibit poisonous adulterations create a standards board and define misbranding with penalties.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press columnist condemns extreme anti imperialists and demagogues who celebrate the prospect of US soldiers torturing natives. It argues for fair hearing and cautions against rushing to judgment before officers are heard.
The piece argues railroads reject older workers and the Methodist Episcopal conference in New York voices a demand for younger preachers. It laments the aging of pastors and asks what steps will follow as age limits intrude on the pulpit and church life.
Iowa purse receives over 800000 in Carnegie gift libraries distributed to cities including Fayette 225000 for Upper Iowa University Cedar Falls and Davenport 750000 each Ottumwa and Dubuque 50000 for Fairfield and Iowa City 25000 for Marshalltown 30000 for Fort Dodge 12500 Atlantic 10000 Tipton Hampton Eldora Estherville Maquoketa Hawarden Dennison and other communities across the state.
The Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota to be opened this summer covers over 400000 acres. It will house about 2500 families with 160 acres each, enabling substantial farming and the establishment of villages, churches and schools on fertile soil.
Reports from Washington via Frank J. Stillman say Col. Hepburn will urge the reappointment of Lewis Miles of Corydon as United States attorney for the southern district of Iowa. Col. Temple of Osceola, the other aspirant, may receive a consular appointment.
A local note warns Miss Elen Stone to stop overusing her talking instrument, fearing audiences will stop paying to hear her speak in public. The item reflects a society column tone and urges restraint to avoid losing support.
About 40000 Porto Ricans contributed to the McKinley monument fund with gifts from 5 cents to 1 dollar, totaling 1700 dollars as a show of affection for the late president.
A proposal to replace the hymn America with a new tune faces little enthusiasm. The current tune, though borrowed from English sources, aligns with the words and will likely be preferred by most.
The statement argues that peace in South Africa cannot be achieved through unanimous agreement and notes that Missouri mule breeders will object to the approach.
The Lucas county Republican primary election will be held Friday May 23. Polls open 1 to 8 p m in Chariton Russell Derby Lucas and Cleveland townships and 4 to 8 p m in other precincts. Delegates to the county convention total 77 with township allocations listed. officers to be nominated include county auditor clerk of district court county attorney county recorder and board of supervisors plus township officers and central committee delegates. By order Republican Central Committee E H Lewis Will B Barger, Secy. Chairman.
A delegate convention of the Republicans in Iowa's Second Judicial district will be held in Ottumwa on Wednesday June 25 1902 at 1 30 pm. The meeting aims to nominate four district court judges and to handle other business. Representation assigns one delegate per county and delegates by votes cast for Gov Cummins in 1901. Counties listed Appanoose Davis Jefferson Lucas Monroe Van Buren Wapello with totals 15 9 9 9 10 11 21. O L Campbell chairman.
The republican county convention will meet in the assembly room of the court house Monday June 2 at 1 30 pm for selecting delegates to the state congressional and judicial conventions. By order Central Committee Will B Barger Chairman E H Lewis Secretary.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar suited for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness and notes it is sold by D Q Storie.
A call from the Eighth Congressional Committee invites Republican electors and all voters supporting Republican principles to attend a delegate convention in Creston on June 3 1902. Representation is based on county votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 with a detailed county-by-county allotment. The meeting aims to nominate a congressional candidate for November 4 1902 and will convene at Summit House Creston at 10 a m.
Salt Lake City reports a lower level for Great Salt Lake due to reduced inflow and higher evaporation. The Monthly Weather Review notes no imminent danger and explains such lakes oscillate over years, with eventual rise expected. historical shifts and possible geological changes are discussed as long-term possibilities.
A Bremen correspondent notes that Garner's ape speech theories, once mocked in the U.S., gained serious German attention after M Marshall translated Garner's work. The Medical Physiological Journal article, issued by Chicago University Press, now finds ready translation and wide German press circulation.
The Philadelphia Record notes Chief Engineer George W. Melville, U.S. Navy born July 30, 1841, plans his Arlington cemetery tomb in advance and has had the inscription prepared. The article recounts Melville’s health and long life prospects alongside his self-arranged burial project.
Abingdon Massachusetts saloon keepers joked by nominating Rev Windsor H Wyman for constable. He embraced the prank and campaigned with church members to win a landslide majority. Wyman vows strict enforcement of Sunday and midnight closing laws, signaling saloon owners must toe the line.
The London Daily News reports that President Kruger, a noted lifelong smoker, tasted alcohol only once in Bloemfontein after signing the Free State alliance. It recounts him taking a bumper of champagne and setting the glass aside with a face of disgust.
The celebrated Sorbetto ice cream sandwiches are served at James' enjoyed as the latest treat.
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can be given to children. It is sold by D. Q. Storie.
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