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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
3
Public notice from the Muscatine Journal with editorial and managerial attributions. Reentered at the post office in Buscacine Iowa and set duties for a staff member.
The notice outlines yearly dairy subscription rates delivered by mail and collected weekly. It mentions Tuesday and Friday delivery, advance payment, and options to order by postal card or cash. Remittances by draft are also noted for the printing company.
Judge Mac Phersons Ottumwa Water Works ruling alarms Dubuque Muscatine and Dubuque Times analyze potential effects on municipal water plant purchases and bond financing If Ottumwa loses supreme court appeal Dubuque may void bond contracts and hand the plant to bondholders under financial strain for taxpayers.
American author and traveler Geo Kennan has been notified that his presence in Russia is not desired and asked to leave. Kennan, who earlier exposed the exile system and prison conditions, remains on the czarist blacklist after returning to govern territory.
The Texas civil court of appeals ruled a man with the same name as the letter’s addressee is liable for damages after delaying misdelivered mail. The defendant kept a misaddressed Cohen letter for days, hindering the plaintiff from selling property. The decision urges prompt return of misdelivered letters.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat remarks that at least thirty-five states remain unaffected by the drought. The national cornucopia is in good working order, signaling stable agricultural conditions despite regional dryness.
Editor Thayer, a longtime Democrat and former editor of a democratic paper, asserts Polk county resolutions cannot reaffirm the Kansas City platform and Des Moines ticket, arguing the ticket would not win more than half the Democratic vote.
The Philadelphia Record notes that the sun pays respect to the law of averages and predicts August will have a cooler average than usual, suggesting cautious weather forecasting as a trend.
The Waterloo Courier notes a Cedar Rapids First Avenue parade by Dave Brant and the Det Leetle German Band next Wednesday could settle the lieutenant governor race. Des Moines struggles to meet promises for a military post site. Secretary Root says Des Moines must honor all contract promises before war department work begins, per the Panora Vidette.
A French insurance company launches a new scheme insuring parliamentary hopefuls against defeat at the polls. Premiums depend on risk and candidate popularity, a concept noted by the Des Moines Leader as a novelty for politicians in Cedar Rapids drawing blanks.
Literary Notes on Table Talk for August highlights midsummer topics for women including Bird Study, Cuba, Orient art schooling, female ambition, hostel suggestions, outdoor suppers, English dishes and more. Free samples offered from Table Talk Philadelphia.
A Republican announces candidacy for the 29th general assembly seat pending county convention action. He addresses Republican voters and seeks the party nomination.
A fragmentary piece evokes a child fearing a dog catcher as a local scene shows a ministerly figure asking Sallie about her pain and warning of danger. The garbled dialogue hints at a humorous or eerie tone in a historic newspaper clipping.
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the county convention decision.
W. Riley Rice seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County pending convention decision.
N B Ansley announces candidacy for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to Republican county convention decision. He seeks party backing and outlines intent for the office.
A correspondent asks when days begin to shorten and a note in bank is called the annihilator of time. The snippet contrasts chasing a hat in the wind with observers offering advice and describes days crowded in thin layers while nights resemble a smear from a blacking brush.
Muscatine officials downplay a fifty percent melon crop drop noting plenty for home use while growers and melon fans across the northwest fret over reduced supply. Weather is blamed for lowering Muscatine’s famed fruit and sparking concern about its regional position.
A local donor named John McCully gave the United Presbyterian church at Winfield a farm valued at $43,000 with life use reserved. The piece discusses church endowment, loans, and the role of Christian education and philanthropy in supporting growth and stability for congregations and colleges.
Senator Cullom of Illinois states he does not foresee a broad tariff revision and believes limited changes can be made without significant disruption. He argues only a few adjustments are needed and can be implemented with little trouble.
The official order honors all personnel who served in the Philippines since May 1, 1898, praising their honesty and faithfulness and urging them to take full satisfaction in duty fulfilled.
A formal tribute praising the officer who takes over command. The speaker commends the successor's leadership and the troops under his charge for fidelity to duty and renowned service in the field. The language underscores dedication, tradition, and commendable performance.
State Senator Ellsworth of New York, a friend of Mr. Platt, smiles at talk of Platt retiring in 1903. He believes Platt will stay in the U S Senate as long as a Republican majority remains in Albany, and he won’t discourage GOP efforts to win the seat in Washington.
Private advices describe ongoing warfare in South Africa with towns damaged and many deserted. The text then extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach and digestive disorders, claiming long standing global use and proven merit.
The notice lists lowered fares via B C R N railway to the Iowa state convention Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Uniform Bank encampment in Cedar Rapids August 11 to 15. Also Triennial Conclave in Louisville August 27 to 31 and National Encampment G A R Cleveland September 10 to 14. Pan American exposition Buffalo rates from all stations. Home-seekers excursions every month. Contact nearest agent or G Farmer AG P 2 T A B C R N R Cedar Rapids Ia.
Round trip tickets sold from all Iowa stations at one fare for the Republican state convention in Cedar Rapids on August 7. See agents for rates and sale dates. Jno G Farmer A G P TABC. Cedar Rapids, Ia.
The Grand Trunk Railway System dubs its route picturesque to Buffalo via Muskoka Ka wartha St. Lawrence rapids White mountains and Atlantic resorts. Beginning June 24 daily 3 02 p m Pullman vestibule drawing room sleeping cars depart Chicago for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications contact 249 Clark Street Chicago.
The undersigned promise refunds on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle for satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke and Nesper & Co.
The New York Sun notes E. B Baldwin sails from Vardo with 426 dogs for sledge hauling on the Amer ica, an $8,000 investment. Arctic experts say large dog teams and supplies could push Pole discovery, comparing Baldwin to Nansen and the Abruzzi in pursuit of the long sought prize.
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