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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1902

Page

3

Journal Agencies listing city street corner newsstands

The Journal lists agency locations for readers in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery near the end of the street car track. Extra papers will be on sale there each night and missed subscribers may pick up copies at these agencies.

Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sharrar’s Grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn’s

Congressional Convention for Iowa Second District Clinton Aug 20 1902

Republican delegate convention in Clinton Iowa in the Second Congressional District on August 20 1902 at 11 am to nominate a congressional candidate. Delegates allocated by county and bonus votes from Cummins 1901 governor race, with listing for Johnson Jackson Muscatine Scott and chair Joe R Lane of the 2nd Dist Committee.

Iowa Clinton Congress A. B. Cummins Washington Papers Washington Post Curtis California Curtis A Carnegie Library Washington Carnegie Public Library Carnegie District of Columbia Supreme Court of the District Democratic Party Cummins Republican Party

Fisherman’s view beats college science on pearl button future

A Chicago scientist named Baker predicts a decline in the pearl button industry on the Upper Mississippi due to mussel exhaustion. The piece doubters Baker’s certainty, preferring practical insight from an experienced Mississippi fisherman over academic theorizing.

Chicago Baker Upper Mississippi

Clinton County Republicans Back Unfriendly Resolution

The Herald reports Clinton county Republicans failed to challenge a convention resolution that slurred Senator Allison while praising Senator Dolliver. It states delegates would have voted differently if they understood it and cautions against spreading a sense of enemity toward Senator Allison, beloved nationwide aside from Roosevelt.

Clinton County Allison Dolliver the Herald Roosevelt United States

Oats Price Rise Predicted By Vinton Eagle

The Vinton Eagle predicts poor oat quality will lift oat meal prices and trigger renewed outrage against trusts. It notes opponents will blame tariffs for fostering monopolies and will use the issue to attack reformers and Democratic allies.

Vinton Eagle

Republican campaign barbs noted by Sioux City Journal

The Sioux City Journal cites the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee as mean enough to recall, with Congressman Wheeler of Kentucky remarking what do we care for German goodwill.

Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Sioux City Journal Wheeler Dem Kentucky

Trusts Still Worrying a Great Deal Says Clarinda Herald

The Clarinda Herald notes continuing concern over trusts causing economic anxieties. The statement frames ongoing unease among local businesses and residents about financial arrangements and regulatory impacts.

Clarinda Herald

Undefined trust concept sparks public confusion

Readers debate the meaning of a trust as many people admit they do not know what a trust is and would not recognize one if they saw it, highlighting widespread confusion about its purpose and usage.

Humor Snippets From Pilgrims to Golf Club Woes

A Rockland Mass teacher asks pupils to draw Plymouth rock sparking a hen or rooster quip. Kentucky Rep Gilbert recalls a judge who punishes excuses by delaying funerals with a 100 pound ice order. A mechanics professor meets a kid who cannot imagine locomotives move without horses. A golf club secretary applicant jokes his wife manages men better than he does.

Rockland Mass Plymouth Rock Gilbert Kentucky Washington Post

Dream interpretations from common dreams list

A compact guide outlines meanings for Angling Apes Buried Dead Folks Devil Funerals Hanging Keys Looking Glass Monsters Precipices. It links dreams to affliction wealth danger luck and life events including money luck and achievements.

Guthrie Center Sioux City Extension to Begin Next Season

The Des Moines Register and Leader reports a Guthrie Center to Sioux City extension of the Rock Island line will be active by January 1, 1904. The 140 mile route crosses the Milwaukee main line at Coon Rapids and the Northwestern at Carroll, with Ida Grove and Anthon among key points, and Woodbury county bearing heavy work.

Des Moines Register Guthrie Center Sioux City Rock Island Coon Rapids Northwestern Carroll Ida Grove Illinois Central Little Sioux River Anthon Woodbury County Floyd Bottoms

Health for 10 Cents Delivers Pure Health Claims

Advertising copy touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a quick health booster with promises of a lively liver pure blood clean skin and bright eyes. It asserts genuine tablets stamped CCC and warns they are not sold in bulk with all druggists carrying the product.

C.C.C

G A R Reunion Preparations Draw Washington Interest

Washington diary notes elaborate plans for a grand G A R encampment in October. Iowa veterans, delegates, and auxiliary groups converge on Barton's hotel near the White House for the massive reunion with parades, a court of honor, and a naval display.

Washington Bureau Journal Iby Harold J. Mahin Washington, D. C Washington Citizens’ Executive Committee Old Boys In Blue Iowa Barton's Hotel Fifteenth Street White House War Department Treasury Building Capital Pennsylvania Avenue United States Executive Mansion Grand Army Moody Eli Torrence Citizens’ Committee Great Information Bureau Army Navy Woman's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans

Milwaukee cut off progress at Thompson shortens Savanna route

Work on the Milwaukee cut off from Thompson to Ashdale is advancing with graded right of way and laid track beds. Rails await arrival before balasting. once spiked, trains will use the new line to bypass Savanna and connect with the main line, reshaping regional railroad traffic. Niagara Falls excursion notes separate from the rail work.

Milwaukee Thompson Savanna Kansas City Chicago Ashdale Milwaukee Road Crescent Bridge Rock Island

Excursion Tickets Offered for Spiritualists Meeting

W G Block agent for the Diamond Jo line sells Clinton excursion tickets for 1.25 to attend the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association annual meeting. Sales run from July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30.

W. G. Block Diamond Jo Isaac P. Lusk Clinton Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association

Free Colorado literature from Great Rock Island route

John Sebastian G P A of the Rock Island line offers a description of Colorado under turquoise sky and a free booklet Camping in Colorado with hotel and boarding house details. Postal requests to the Chicago office secure this information and the summer cheap rates.

Colorado John Sebastian Great Rock Island Chicago Rock Island

Annual Lodge Travel Deals and Fairs Across the Region

The notice lists travel sales for the O O F Des Moines session September 12 to 15 with return September 22 and a six dollar round trip. Iowa State fair Des Moines August 22 to 30 on sale August 21 to 30 with return September 1 one fare round trip. County fair Columbus Junction August 6 to 14 with August 15 limit ex cur sion rate. St Paul and Minneapolis and Denver area low round trip rates on sale daily. Elks annual meeting Salt Lake City August 7 to 10 with return limit September 30 and fare 32.30. K of P San Francisco on sale July 29 and August 2 to 10 with return limit September 30 and fare 48. Gould, agent.

Des Moines Ila County Fair Columbus Junction St. Paul Minneapolis Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Elks Salt Lake Utah San Francisco Cal K. of P Cc. M. Gould

Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis

The Iowa Central railway offers very low round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return valid through Oct 31. Readers are urged to take a health and recreation trip, highlighting fine fishing and favorable rates. Contact Iowa Central agents for details.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Iowa Central

New Sleeping Car Service to St. Paul and Minneapolis

The Iowa Central Railway introduces a new Limited sleeping car and coach service to the Twin Cities. Daily departure from Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m arrives in Minneapolis at 8 00 a m with low rates and fast travel. See local ticket agent for details.

Twin Cities Northwest Iowa Central Railway Elrick Junction Minneapolis

Sleep car service promoted for Iowa Central Railway travelers

The Iowa Central Railway offers a new sleeping car line from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastern points. See local ticket agent.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Peoria Elrick Junction

Modern Woodmen Picnic Run To Iowa City

The Rock Island system runs a special train from Muscatine to Iowa City and back for the August 5 1902 event. Train leaves Muscatine at 7 30 a m and returns from Iowa City at 10 p m. Round trip fare is one dollar valid only on the special train. Hon William Jennings Bryan will deliver the address. C M Gould agent.

Woodmen of America Iowa City Rock Island System Muscatine Wm. J. Bryan C. M. Gould

Iowa Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Policies and Cummins

The Iowa Republican platform lauds national prosperity under Republican policies, condemns McKinley’s assassination, and backs Roosevelt for president. It voices support for reciprocity with Cuba, Philippines policy, tariff reform, anti monopolies, and elections protection, praising Governor Cummins and calling for continued party unity.

Iowa United States William McKinley Roosevelt Cuba Philippines Far East Republican Party

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Oaej Journal John Mahin H. J. Mahin Lee Daily Journal Scott Joe R. Lane Cong Dist. Com Secr W. B. Martin Stary of Tate Adair County B. F. Carroll Davis County G. S. Gilbertson Winnebago County C. W. Mullan Black Hatch County Scott M. Ladd O’brien County C. A. Bishop Polk County J. C. Crockett W. W. Cornwall Supreme Court Hardin County Clay County E. A Dawson Bremer County Tribunte B. S. McGuire U. S Guthrie Okla Department of Justice Dennis Flynn United States Senate Oklahoma Flynn Illinois Niagara Falls Iowa Central Ry Sandusky Put-In-Bay Pullman Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal Chautauqua Lake Bay Buffalo Cleveland M. N Hobbs Sterling Kennedy Co St Paul and Minneapolia Towa
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