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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
3
Notice announces readers may visit The Chicago Inter Ocean office at 106 108 110 East Meafoe street Chicago for a tour and inspection of its building and the latest mechanical and scientific advances associated with the newspaper trade.
The piece rebuts the Columbus Junction Safeguard critique of Gov. Cummins vetoing the Mossberry bill. It argues the bill would let railroad firms borrow to improve and equip lines, aligning Iowa with other states. Cites constitutional precedent that laws are general and affect all in relevant relations and circumstances.
State Auditor Merriam reports collateral inheritance tax raised 196 464 54 dollars for July 1 1899 to June 30 1901. In Muscotine county collateral insurance taxes paid to numerous residents including Samuel Satterwall 175 00 Jacob Van Doran 340 28 Joseph Frank 92 37 Aliyah M Winn 768 37 and others totaling the period.
The Dubuque Times argues in favor of the Mossberry bill noting it would bring North ern Securities into Iowa and create a vast rail and steamship network. It cites Morgan Hill and other leaders of American enterprise as planners who would gain greater control of transportation and world commerce through Burlington and Great Northern ties.
Commentary notes track laying advances west of Muscatine and suggests soon boarding the train for Conesville as the new Milwaukee cut off nears completion. The piece highlights optimism about reduced travel time and new rail service upcoming in the region.
New enterprises and extensions boost Muscatine’s prospects with the east end leading in development. Open land along Mad Creek is repurposed for expansion, signaling a future where Iowa becomes a major manufacturing state.
Muscatine residents will decide Wednesday on a $25,000 bond to expand school facilities as the city grows and more room is needed for all day sessions. With compulsory education set to take effect next year, crowding is expected to rise and new classrooms are urgently required.
The Muscatine authorities enforce Sunday and late night closing. The city supports the officers and a new era of order and decency begins, with a confident police force in power to protect public welfare.
The school board will decide where bond funded improvements should be made. After last year’s votes against assertive members, the board now has trusted leaders. Insurgent members are quiet, and the public expects prudent expenditure of funds.
Capt Amos W Brandt of Des Moines acting deputy state auditor is praised as a strong candidate for state auditor at the forthcoming Republican convention. He served seven years as Polk County auditor, led as a captain in the Seventh U S V infantry in Cuba, then two years in the Philippines with the 32d U S V infantry. Now 51, his unblemished public and military record marks him as highly capable for the post.
Hiram Simpkins presented his wife on their wooden wedding anniversary with a handful of toothpicks and Mrs Simpkins gave Hi a new ax handle. The Simpkins are described as affectionate.
Old man Griggs hosted a Friday spread at the Hotel de Clayton with all his friends invited. Covers were laid for one.
Rowena McGinnis seven asks Micky Welsh eight how he got rid of freckles. Micky says his father knocked out the spots after a sleepless night. They joke about shaving and meals in a lighthearted street chat.
A fragmented quotation captures a quip on marriage happiness. The line contrasts pre and post marriage attitudes with a wry remark about enduring contentment once wed.
A brief back and forth features a pun about aging hair turning gray. The exchange plays on the idea of persistence and change, reflecting a light moment in a local column or letters page.
A string of terse jokes touches on birth year, self made status, interruptions, and tight spots. The crowd replies with a quip about national origin versus heritage, concluding with a punchline about the Atlantic Ocean.
A playful line expresses extreme hunger as the speaker jokes that their stomach believes the mouth is closed for repairs. The quip uses personification to highlight a craving and comic self-deprecation.
Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces one way colonists rates in March and April to Denver Salt Lake City Helena Butte Portland Tacoma Seattle and other points. Settlers rates also apply from all points to northwestern destinations on April 25 and May 8.
Princes from across Europe reportedly eye a grand tour of the United States, with royal families weighing invitations and itinerary possibilities amid growing curiosity about American culture and landmarks.
Washington reports the Hepburn pure food bill nearing House consideration. Col Hepburn backs strong standards for food and drug safety with a Bureau of Chemistry, strict labeling, and penalties. The proposal aims to curb adulteration and misbranding affecting interstate commerce and foreign trade.
Iowa Central offers one way excursion tickets to California from Iowa and Illinois stations at a special low rate during March and April. Elegant tourist cars with modern conveniences depart every Tuesday, traveling through without change and avoiding winter travel hassles. For details, contact your local Iowa Central agent or Geo. S. Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown Iowa.
Prince Henry slept through the first 48 hours of the voyage home. He woke briefly to eat a bite and utter Donner-wetter before drifting back to sleep.
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