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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal lists JOHN MAHIN as Editor and HAROLD J MAHIN as Manager and notes mail handling and post office classification.
Rates listed for daily and weekly delivery with advance payments by postal card or telephone. Remittances via draft or money order payable to Printing Company.
The Republican Party of Iowa invites voters to a delegate convention in Cedar Rapids on August 7 at 11:00 am. The purpose is nominating a candidate for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge War Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and other business. Representation is by county with one delegate per 2% votes and extras for votes cast for John N Baldwin Elector at Large in 1906.
Iowa papers report Senator Titus failed renomination in the Muscatine Louisa district. F M Mossberry secured the nomination, ending Titus long service and his biennial elections amendment proposal. Critics fear no revival of the Titus amendment and caution on election frequency.
Des Moines Capital notes Muscatine district defeat as part of a larger shift. The article suggests the ill-fated constitutional amendment bearing Titus name influenced retirement and mentions F. M. Mossberry of Columbus Junction as the successful successor likely to make a strong record in the state senate.
A reader asks for a definition of socialism and the paper explains it as a movement toward common ownership of land and capital and collective production. It notes socialism often rejects individual effort and competition and is associated with communism, praising or critiquing its aim for equal division of wealth with caution about ambition and activity.
The state levy will be 2.7 mills for two years starting January 1, 1962, up from the current rate by 0.1 mill. An additional 0.2 mill will fund the state university and State Agricultural College. The piece questions whether tax-lifting promises have failed and urges scrutiny of this policy.
Aguinaldo insists every signature include the word prisoner amid ongoing American surveillance. He has refused to write to insurgent General Malver advising surrender, signaling friction with authorities over his status.
Poetic meditation on Time as a loom of fate where time’s shuttle spins each life thread. Mortals are urged to choose hue and destiny as the web of doom blends into harmonious or discordant colors.
Dr Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia reports a sixteen year old dysentery patient who failed on all treatments until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy was used. Within eight hours she improved and within a week was entirely well. For sale by all druggists.
Special low rate and favorable limits to all points east on the Chicago to Buffalo and New York route. Call or address John Y. Calahan general agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago for details.
A columnist analyzes the drive behind governor nomination campaigns, weighing public participation against political self-interest, noting huge delegate counts and campaign costs. The piece comments on local names such as Albert, Geo Boc, and Muscatine figures, and reports on a Muscatine education board meeting and local building plans.
The piece reflects on homes as refuges from daily burdens and centers of care, duty, and honesty. It contrasts intimate domestic life with increasing business and club culture, praising responsibility as the foundation of sturdy citizens and good leaders.
Albert Othmer announces he will erect a mammoth public library in South Muscatine and donate it free of charge. He seeks an architect to elaborate detailed plans and confirms the project in an early morning interview. He emphasizes his liberal, moneyed position backing the gift.
J I Nichols announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the 29th General Assembly subject to the Republican county convention action.
A candidate announces his bid for the sheriff nomination in Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
W Riley Rice declares his bid for the Republican county convention nomination in Muscatine County subject to its decision.
N B Ansley announces his campaign for the office of sheriff in Muscatine County subject to the decisions of the Republican county convention.
Travel notices announce discounted fares via B. C. R. & N. to events including the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Iowa convention in Cedar Rapids August 11 15 the Triennial Conclave Knights Temp lar in Louisville August 27 31 the G A R National Encampment in Cleveland September 19 14 and the Pan American exposition in Buffalo along with home seekers excursions on select Tuesdays. Jno G Farmer provides agent contact for territory limits and time restrictions.
Round trip tickets from all Iowa stations to Cedar Rapids Iowa for the Republican state convention on August 7 will be sold at one fare by the B C. R. & N. R. Y. Agents can provide rates and sale dates. Jno G. Farmer, A G P & 7 A Eh. OR BK. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Grand Trunk Railway promotes a scenic Pan American journey to Buffalo via Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes, St. Lawrence River and rapids, White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Starting June 24 a daily 3 02 p m Pullman vestibule drawing room sleeping car service runs from Chicago to Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. Tourist publications are available from the city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street, Chicago.
The undersigned agree to refund the cost of a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds and offer a 25 cent bottle with a satisfaction or money refund. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke J J. Havercamp J. T. Keuchmann B. Barkalow Nesper & Co.
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