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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
3
Journal printing details note editor M. Sheppard and business manager W. L. Lane. The Daily Journal prints every weekday except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal publishes eight pages on Tuesday and twelve on Friday evenings.
The notice outlines subscription options and prices: daily by carrier collected for weekly 110 cents, daily by mail for one year 85.00, semi weekly one year 4.00. Circulation guaranteed to exceed that of other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily.
Representatives in Washington are Marlborough reserves with Frank J. Stillman leading the New York office at 140 Nassau Street, La Coste & Maxwell in charge. Chicago office at 948 Marquette Building is headed by Payne & Young.
The Journal names distribution points Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Wash Pern's grocery and mentions extra papers on sale nightly at these locations. Missed subscribers may obtain papers at these sales outlets along the end of the street car track.
The Muscatine community calls for a nonpartisan approach to the water works proposition urging all parties to consider the greatest good for all. Voters seek thorough investigation by trustees and swift progress once findings are known.
General Nelson A. Miles, former commander of the regular army, retires as a private citizen with little ceremony. Readers note his long service and past critiques of foreign policy, yet the piece honors his honesty and calls his military career a stern, sturdy record. Vale Miles.
Washington urged white support for small steps toward better citizenship for African Americans. He emphasized patient, constructive help rather than lengthy complaints, arguing that incremental progress is more valuable to society.
The Muscatine banks urge customers to act as bankers by saving small amounts. Their advice highlights how tiny receptacles help direct savings into bank vaults and credit thrifty individuals who have sacrificed to become thrifty.
Andrew Carnegie has proposed to give Dublin 149000 dollars to establish a free public library. No objections have yet surfaced though the Homestead story may not have reached Dublin.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports that while not all party differences are settled, the harmony program has nearly reunited the party. It notes stronger fellowship among sections, reduced factionalism, and a likely larger Republican majority this fall with firmer party lines for the presidential year.
The Des Moines Register and Leader deepen their inquiry into Mr Curtis and an alleged attempted raid on the Iowa insurance business. The case grows more complex as evidence suggests a thorough review may reveal additional links and motives.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune contends that republican papers accuse Iowa Democrats of supporting free trade but the paper asserts those claims are false. It frames the dispute as a partisan misrepresentation in the political discourse.
E. W. Freeman of Denver says eastern views on repeal are misinformed. In Colorado women vote with intelligence and rely on equal suffrage. no repeal movement exists and such a proposal would fail. The author notes few feared ills have appeared, while adverse predictions did not materialize.
A Sioux County schoolteacher told the county superintendent that a 16 foot long pine beam 4 by 6 inches would cost 15.95 at 28 dollars per thousand. The note remarks that few barns are built when lumber is so costly and adds that most people do not calculate scantlings that high.
A testimonial from R M Spencer of Toledo Ohio claims Dr Rudolph Schiffmanns Asthma Cure halted his 3 year battle with asthma within minutes after use. The ad states the remedy is sold by druggists for one dollar and offers a free sample via a stamped request to St Paul Minnesota.
A collection of aphoristic lines compares comfort and practicality in travel and work. It notes the value of space in an excursion car, the school month in August, ease of activity on hot days, self care of one’s machinery, and prefers home grown beauty. It hints at social dynamics and character traits with concise, pointed observations.
Poem recalling old times when fathers trimmed sons hair in small town barber shops. The speaker reflects on a bygone era thirty years past and contrasts it with modern attitudes toward fathers cutting their sons hair. The Kansas City Star verse muses on memory, tradition, and changing norms.
The text argues that advertising builds public awareness for a product and benefits the seller by increasing newspaper publicity. It notes that even competitors mention the article, inadvertently boosting its visibility and advantage.
A partial excerpt discusses second hand information and its limits, noting that much comes from hearsay and worn sources. The reflection hints at method, reliability, and the challenge of interpreting ideas when information is secondhand.
J J Havercamp offers Mi o Na with a money back guarantee if it does not increase weight or cure indigestion. The ad promises noticeable weight gain and better digestion as soon as treatment begins, at a cost of 50 cents if effective. If not effective Havercamp pays and refunds the customer.
Two subway laborers joke about what they would do if they were millionaires. Pat imagines hiring Bill for simple tasks and a grand house, then adds a twist about waking him with a curse when he finally must rise. The brief humor ends as the whistle blows.
Pa asks why history repeats itself and the reply notes no telephone girl to make it ring. The quip uses a pun on ringing and repetition to deliver a light humorous observation.
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met August 3 1903 with M Bernick as chairman and four other members present. They approved auditor warrants for July and handled justice township relief common insane and court claims. Abatements and bridge bills were acted on and the overseer of the poor report for Muscatine township was accepted. The session adjourned sine die.
A rural reader from Muscatine In Rural No. 3 Charters strong plea against Mr. Tillman’s racial views. The writer argues for equality, condemns past slavery cruelties, calls on churches to welcome Black Americans, and pleads to stop incendiary or derogatory talks.
A group of readers from Denver to Vancouver share their experiences with Newbro's Herpicide. Testimonials claim rapid hair growth, prevention of hair loss, dandruff cure, and a clean scalp. Sample requests and sales details note Detroit company origins and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a local agent.
In a domestic exchange, a wife announces the baby has a tooth, while the husband jokes that the prolonged crying ends now, reflecting lighthearted family banter on a small domestic milestone.
In Bingley a resident asks about a family illness. The reply cites a lung complaint. The dialogue turns to birth outcomes with mention of triplets rather than twins. The brief exchange hints at a local health concern without specifics.
A fragment mentions a daughter and doubt about love, with a line about mosquitoes biting and the speaker feeling numb or unsure when with her. The tone suggests a personal, uncertain emotional moment from a diary-like snippet.
An aged man complains of bread baked by the mother. She drenches him with it on the head. The resulting blow harms the father, leaving him near death.
The Iowa Central announces summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction for June 1 to September 20, 1993 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and related western stops with return trips at reduced fares. Routes include many stopovers and diverse itineraries. For folders and rates contact any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts FP T A Minneapolis MN.
A vaudeville manager spots Maud Muller during a summer hay rake scene and signs her on the spot. She rises to fame performing in the show amid growing attention and success.
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