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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
3
Notice states The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal publication schedule and mail rates with Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other Daily.
Delegates from the Second District of Iowa gather in Clinton on August 20 1902 at 11 a m to nominate a congress candidate. Each county receives one delegate plus additional delegates per 200 votes or over 100 votes for Cummins in 1901. County totals listed include Clinton 19 Iowa 11 Johnson 2 Muscatine 16 Scott 26 and Joe R Lane as 2nd Dist Chairman.
The record lists G. S. Gilbertson as Treasurer of State with Winnebago County Attorney W. Mullan and Attorney General Scott M. Ladd serving in official roles. Black Hawk County remainder Judge is noted in connection with the office.
The adjutant general reports 127,938 troops sent to suppress Aguinaldo with 4,470 killed or wounded and 4,155 dead from disease. Despite hardships in malarial swamps and jungles, deaths were modest. American leadership, food, and sanitary efforts saved lives. The piece argues British losses in South Africa were higher and frames the war as liberty and civilization. It contends the Philippines gains include self government, education, and progress, though mourning lives lost.
The fragment notes that lives were given up in a practical missionary effort and that blood was shed for a sacred cause, highlighting a sacrifice tied to religious mission activity.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes filtration remains experimental. Col. A. M. Miller advises abandoning mechanical filtration in favor of slow sand filters. Cities often regret chosen systems, so Muscatine should proceed cautiously before spending on doubtful schemes.
The czar of Russia invites powers to an international conference on trusts, modeled after The Hague peace gathering. Preliminary steps are done and US participation is uncertain. He aims to shield international commerce from artificial price depressions through united action.
Columbus Junction earns compliments for a standout Chautauqua course while residents expect to see more from the event. Report notes Sabella era train robbers fleeing across the Mississippi as a playful aside. Muscatine County backs William Hoffman for congress, boosting confidence across neighboring counties in the Second district.
The Irishman appeared at Iowa City Woodman Day as the platform broke from the crowd’s crush while Mr. Bryan spoke. He quipped that “there, bemabers, that fell just like all the platforms Bryan stands on, the democratic platform included.” The remark drew laughter and a nod to the editorial mood.
The Third district Democrats plan to field Horace Boies’ son to challenge Speaker Henderson for Congress. Boies expects to consent reluctantly, recognizing the campaign may be futile. Henderson is seen as sure to win easily.
The writer notes Bryan’s claim that Iowa’s Republican platform mirrors his 1890s push to free up trust-made goods and questions whether he seeks to sway the party. The piece casts doubt on Bryan’s consistency and suggests his bimetalism critique is puzzling and opportunistic.
The M N and S railway offers a round trip at 1 50 to Oskaloosa for the National Guard encampment on Sunday August 10 leaving Muscatine at 6 30 a m arriving 11 15 a m with a band concert and gala entertainment. Returning train leaves Oskaloosa at 8 p m for the same fare.
Travelers are urged to use the new sleeping car from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria for quicker travel. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastern points. See local ticket agent.
Washington notes say Atlantic coast defense could be exposed during late August drills. A simulated enemy fleet including Alabama and Kearsarge would threaten northeastern shores while balloons and airships may aid coast observation. The exercise also features 1400 naval militia from Massachusetts New York and Connecticut and shore batteries readied for action.
A witty exchange unfolds as a son critiques his wife’s cooking, claiming she outshines his mother in the kitchen. The mother probes the wife’s qualities, and the son admits the wife’s culinary skill surpasses his mother’s, framed as humorous banter about married life.
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a new fast sleeping car service to St Paul and Minneapolis with low rates. A train of sleeping cars and coaches on the Limited departs Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily and arrives Minneapolis at 8 00 a m. See local ticket agent.
A playful exchange unfolds as a humorist reassures Mrs Handout that he will always have a little joke ready, lightening the mood with a pleasant, departing farewell.
Correspondent reports visits from F A Craddock of Des Moines and J C Freeman’s family traveling to Illinois to visit relatives. J B Parmelee hosts relatives from St Louis and New Zealand. Jerome Parmelee now with Baldwin Locomotive Philadelphia plan Philadelphia departure. Miss Berta Tamistea of Waverly visits Nellie Webster. Beatty couple to Columbus Junction for Chautauqua meeting.
Aug 8 Pleasant Prairie notes report Adam Eis returning from a western tour. Mrs Vanderveer and Raymond from Blue Grass visit Pleasant Prairie. Miss Margaret Allbee returns from Iowa City and stays with family. John and wife welcome a son born Aug 2. Ona Allbee of Wayne Nebraska visits Grandpa Allbee. Mrs Langibihl and son from Bluffton Ohio visit G D Baker family. I E McElroy of Muscatine spends Sunday with relatives. Prof G C Wise of Wilton visits. Funeral of Mrs Patterson held at Melpine Sunday. Annie Klerfelder of Muscatine visits cousin Gertie Stecher.
Port Allen residents readings include Bert Emerton finishing harvest in Dakota and taking sash and door work in Muscatine. School duties shift as Madge Babbett returns to Port Allen, with Geneva Miller departing for Bur Annual Session. Travel sale notices list multiple routes from Des Moines to St Paul, Minneapolis, Denver, and San Francisco with dates, limits, and round trip fares.
The column reports Glen McCullough visiting Morning Sun and Wapello after a Saturday departure. Miss Sara McCullough visits her aunt Mrs Hattie Gelatt this week. Mrs Chas Messick and daughters from Omaha visit the McCulloughs. Co R Chown sells sweet corn at the Junction. Farmers complain of a grey louse injuring watermelons amid other small town happenings.
Ferdinand Illinois report notes visitors from Muscatine including Chas Wm and Lewis Baker from Saturday to Sunday. Mrs Orson Warman and children traveled via Ferdinand returning from Buffalo Prairie. Farmers near finish harvest and look to threshing. Miss Ethel Jordan visited Mrs W C Krueger. Christa Krueger with Edgar Mucha. Raymond Rickett and Wm Zollner with Adam Zollner. Less Kennedy called from Muscatine.
Miss Katherine Foster travels to Rock Island for a few weeks with friends. Bessie Gillett stays at Sweetland with Pyron Drury. Mrs. Geo Nicholetse and sister visit Wilton cousins Thos Watson and Geo Frey ermuth, meet Mrs Robt Bryars visiting here. Mrs Bryars and children go to Davenport then St. Louis. Minnie Meyer and Nellie Meyer return home from Chicago for a week.
A rustic verse vignette describes a family scene at twilight with Jack and a lover moving closer as mother and sister entertain. The couple finally settles in near contact after an hour of discreetly edging together, while pa and ma and sis remain in the room providing a backdrop.
Travel notices announce round trip fares from Muscatine via C R J P R R to Des Moines and Colfax for state events. Descriptions include Iowa Epworth League Colfax gathering July 24 to Aug 3 with Aug 4 limit, and Catholic Total Abstinence Union in Dubuque July 3 to 7 with Aug 12 limit. NYC and Atlantic City trips are on sale July 31 to Aug 7 and 14 with a 12 day return window and 23.35 dollar round trip rate.
The Iowa Central railway offers tickets on sale to St Paul, Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return by October 31. The Minnesota resorts are praised for health and recreation, with low rates and fishing opportunities. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
Iowa Central offers round trip tickets to Salt Lake for the Elks Grand Lodge meeting August 12 to 14 with a sub fare. Stop overs allowed west of Denver and Cheyenne. Tickets on sale August 7 to 10 with return limit September 30. For side trips contact nearest Iowa Central agent.
Sunday August 10 excursion via M N S A R Train departs at 6 30 a m and returns at 8 p m. Round trip fare is 1.50. Visit the 50th regiment in camp with regimental band concert and parade. A L Lindner organizer.
A lion-king ruled the jungle until the monk exposed a scheme to tax every creature. The bird questions the levy as the coronation expenses soar to twenty coéquuts, stirring outcry among animals.
In a tense exchange two office workers argue over a firing. Beis Jie accuses the First Office Boy of firing him, while the Second Office Boy denies involvement and recounts being kicked out and down the stairs. The dispute ends with a resignation.
A notice invites real estate agents to request a circular titled All about it. The ad is signed by J. F. Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent Illinois Central Railroad based in Dubuque Iowa.
The Iowa Republican convention endorses Roosevelt for President and praises his policies on reciprocity with Cuba and civil government in the Philippines. It commends Congressional work reducing taxes, isthmian canal construction, dairy protection, and anti monopoly measures while supporting regulation of large capital groups and Cummins' administration.
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