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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
3
Daily delivered by carrier and collected for weekly ten cents per week. Joarly one year by mail. Semi weekly one year or 1.50. Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers and at least three times that offer daily.
Representatives list the Washington Marlborough unit with Frank J. Stillman in charge, New York office at 140 Nassau Street run by La Coste and Maxwell, and Chicago office at 948 Marquette Building led by Payne and Young.
The Journal notes city agents Kecklerville Chhaykas grocers West Muscatine Sharrars grocery South Muscatine Morse Washbern grocery near the street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these outlets for subscribers missed by the carrier.
Dr. G A Newman of the G A R denounces displeased Grand Army men over Governor Cummins portrait on encampment badges for Iowa veterans headed to San Francisco. He cites unity and fraternal spirit despite differing opinions, while noting the era’s lingering spirit of 1861.
The Journal congratulates Columbus Junction on the Chau tauqua's success as reports from the local correspondent show the meeting met promoters' expectations. The event indicates strong local interest in intellectual pursuits and reflects high citizenship in the region.
A historical editorial urges decisive action against mob violence and advocates deploying a protected armed official with a loaded riot gun to deter lynching, criticizing the sheriff’s stance as wrong. The piece frames Vermilion county as needing firm government response.
Ficicial has established the pace and demonstrated the path forward, guiding followers through a defined approach and signaling a clear direction for future steps.
Secretary Shaw says he is not alarmed by affairs in Wall Street and sees nothing to warrant government action on bond issuance. The remark contrasts with Iowa hogs and wandering, noting that the hogs’ behavior could affect a man and help him keep his head level.
The populist movement reflects nostalgia for a harsher time in the United States as Calamity Weller is chosen to preside over the state convention set for August 27 28 in Des Moines. Heir to an old-school outlook, Weller's appointment signals a traditionalist approach to the gathering.
Senator James J. Jones of Arkansas, DNC chairman, says Grover Cleveland is too distant from the masses to be viable presidential timber. He adds uncertainty over where to place Bryan in the field.
A signed statement from Georgia's governor endorses President Roosevelt's ideas on lynching. The governor, a Southern figure, faces the question of whether his views are orthodox given the era's regional tensions.
Muscatine will host a new factory to produce surgical tools and appliances or a similar institution that will provide local employment opportunities.
The approaching typhoid season prompts a boil water injunction for city supply. Officials stress boiling water to prevent illness and urge residents to follow public health guidance.
The Boone Republican urges restraint on naval expansion across parties. The Des Moines Capital warns Japan against overreaching in its plan to defeat Russia. Spirit Lake Beacon reflects on convention remarks by Mr. Cousins and Gov. Cummins and ends the post mortem debate.
Comptroller Grout of New York City says the current administration will likely end its two year term with a debt margin of 106 000 900. He notes a debt incurring capacity from assessed values and projects 25 to 40 million dollars for long planned improvements before year end. He predicts conservative action by the board of estimate and apportionment given increased scrutiny.
Cauliflower described as the cabbage of higher evolution, with tips on selection washing trimming and multiple cooking methods including boiling steaming frying and baking. Instructions emphasize avoiding overboiling and note regional shipments and digestion considerations.
In a straight talking note the writer praises a fellow for choosing honest labor mowing hay in a barn during hot days. No sunstroke or injuries reported as the man keeps at his task with spunk and perseverance.
A speaker recounts buying an alarm clock and vowing to wake early to be productive. Despite setting the clock, he fails to rise, lying awake as the clock fails to spur action. He concludes machines won’t force him to work. The note cites Washington Star as the source.
A Wall Street banker clerk bought an extravagant fur lined coat after being told to get the finest overcoat and bill the firm. The broker admired the coat then saw a $1300 bill, joking why not oil paintings on the buttons.
The notice urges Muscatine businesses to advertise to grow sales. It contrasts firms with stagnant volumes to those adopting a two year advertising campaign, which have seen fivefold increases. It asks readers which class they want to join and invites them to use others' experience for financial gain.
Iowa Central offers one fare round trip excursion tickets for Des Moines fairgoers for August 21 to 29 with return valid until August 31. Attractions promise to excel prior years. For details contact local agents.
In Jefferson, several city youths with leisure this summer take farmers up on offers to mow hay and work in fields for pay. The piece notes the widespread, willing support from local farmers.
The season schedule lists Ellery's Royal Italian Band under director Rivera at the Grand Opera House Theater. Last season their concert drew a standing ovation and wild audience enthusiasm, with Rivera praised as a magnetic conductor. The event is set for Monday August 17.
Drugstore ad touts Mi o na as a cure for dyspepsia and general debility. J J Havercamp sells the product with a money back guarantee, promising relief from headaches indigestion and emaciation and a speedy improvement in health with few days of treatment.
A physician and a patient discuss appendicitis rising with modern eating. The ad-like passage credits Shredded Wheat for preventing constipation and avoiding surgery, citing Joseph Jessup of Beidon Hall, Coronado Beach, California, as a testimonial.
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