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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
3
The paper announces printing cadence at Muscatine, with the Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal published eight pages on Tuesdays and twelve pages on Friday nights.
A fragment describes a publishing schedule with daily and semi weekly intervals spanning one year six months and one month. It lists daily outputs for one year six months and daily for one month along with semi weekly cadence for one year and six months.
A note declares that this paper’s circulation is greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
G Logan Payne of 935 Marquette Building Chicago and LACOSTE and Maxwell of 140 Nassau Street New York are represented in the directory.
The list presents a Republican state ticket with multiple offices including Secretary of State W B Martin Adair County Auditor B F Carroll Davis County Treasurer G S Gilbertson Winnebago County Attorney General C W Mullan Black Hawk County Supreme Judge Scott M Ladd O'Brien County Supreme Judge short term C A Bishop Polk County Clerk Supreme Court J C Crockett Hardin County Reporter Supreme Court W W Cornwall Clay County Railroad Commissioner E A Dawson Bremer County.
The Cuban congress moves to borrow 4 million on 5 percent bonds secured by customs, with a second 35 million loan planned within six months for army debts and wages. Critics warn revenues may not cover interest and a sinking fund, fearing misallocation amid Platt Amendment guardianship and rising dissension.
Sioux City Journal hints at Dr. Lafe Young pressing a Republican platform on tariffs. Des Moines Capital calls for a clean Republican state platform free of mugwump influences.
The Tri bune reports a backroom Iowa power struggle with Cummins Dolliver Roberts allied to push tariff reform and Senate succession while Henderson Shaw and Wilson oppose. In Davenport a man shot himself, ending a drinking tragedy that also claimed his wife and children.
Evelyn B Baldwin reports from an expedition funded by Brooklyn millionaire Wm Zeigler that despite repeated failures, exploration of the north pole continues. Modern gear and science aid improve chances, but practical knowledge gained remains elusive and seldom replicated after a single successful dash.
Muscatine county cites a 1894 triumph for Mr. Curtis where an exceptional 998 vote margin, only two short of a thousand, helped secure the district against democratic rule. The article notes Curtis would have lost by 428 without Muscatine’s strong Republican stance and urges recognition at the upcoming convention.
The Davenport Leader misreports factional strife among Muscatine Republicans. The party stands united in support of Mr. Hoffman as the candidate.
A short aphorism states success hinges on effort and presentation rather than birth rank or status. It emphasizes personal drive and attire as drivers of achievement. The line echoes self made merit over pedigree in a historical voice.
Chicago battles a typhoid outbreak with an estimated 1000 to 2000 cases in the city and nearly 500 patients in hospitals. Authorities mobilize to limit spread and treat the afflicted.
Governor Cummins has not yet obtained all facts he desires regarding the Rock Island incorporation in which capital stock was greatly increased.
It has developed that gambling rooms in Indianapolis are frequented by women and a poker game is run for their especial amusement. Several engage in it and are considered very proficient gamblers.
A St. Louis delegate convicted of perjury in bribery cases received a two year penitentiary sentence but was granted freedom pending appeal to the supreme court.
Senator Platt of New York criticizes Iowa over platform issues as Republicans in Iowa push national matters. discussion centers on whether New York should adopt Iowa style national issues.
In Portsmouth Ohio General Jacob H. Smith, famed for harsh wartime orders, is seen weeping with his mother in a rare tender moment. The scene challenges the view of him as a monster.
The Iowa Department commemorated the G A R encampment with ears of corn and cornstalks as canteens and muskets. A Muscatine car carried premium corn, and Commander Steadman led a front car that traveled to Council Bluffs and back to Muscatine by trunk mail.
Muscatine emerges in national view after W. J. Bryan announces at Columbus Junction last Thursday he will not seek the 1904 presidency. The Buffalo Express and Des Moines Register praise Muscatine’s choice while Buffalo jokes about Niagara Falls nearby and Bryan’s status as a civic curiosity.
The Postal Telegraph Company announces that messages can be sent via wireless telegraphy to ships at sea using the Marconi system. Messages filed at any U S office reach ships through Sagaponack Long Island with two dollars for ten words plus tolls, then 12 cents per additional word. Vessel arrival alerts cost 1.50.
The Junior League hosted a rainy Saturday evening social in the church lecture room. Attendees report a fine Woodman picnic in Iowa City. An excursion to the Rock Island next Monday is planned by the Sunday school union with Sheriff Teeters guiding train safety. Ed Hucke basement work advances toward masons. Local farmers thresh between showers.
There is a good crop of oats though not of best quality. Mrs. Ira Adams will fix up her property on North Hill and occupy it herself. J. B. Loyd's house, occupied by A. B. Jones, is being refreshed with paint. Dr. E. B. Carney and wife visited a cousin over Sunday at Washington. Adley Yoder and J. B. Loyd have gone east to see Niagara Falls. Miss Ward resigned from the local schools and will be replaced by Miss Cotter of Oxford, Iowa. Ike Leighton travels to Garrison and West Bend to visit relatives. Ivian Coffey reports Iowa progress.
Springdale Iowa August 12 The Ep worth League announces a box social on Mrs Lucy Pearson’s lawn Tuesday evening to benefit a good cause. Local updates include visits and travels of several residents and a note on good grain yields as fields clear.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Ed Marclf near Wilton died from whooping cough with funeral held Saturday. Local social visits include Miss Lena Marclf of Nebraska staying with Miss May Maurer. A hay tedder impressed onlookers while a traveling salesman’s horse toppled but caused no damage. Frank Jacob bought a phonograph to speak more.
David Bronson visited Davenport and hauled sweet corn while Wm Hartman aids Geo Eis with stocking. James Carpenter travels to Buffalo for shingles to roof a corn crib. Elsie Irwin marks 10th birthday with gifts as locals report storms, fences, pasture use and threshing.
Washington Bureau piece profiles Secretary Shaw of the Treasury as a self-made western in the cabinet. His plain demeanor, hard work, and practical judgment are praised while noting steady leadership, minimal public mistakes, and a quiet, diligent approach to all duties.
The Iowa Central Railway offers a new fast service with low rates for travel to the Twin Cities and Northwest. The Limited train of sleeping cars and coaches departs Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily and arrives in Minneapolis at 8 00 a m. See local ticket agent.
John Sebastian of the Great Rock Island Route Chicago offers a free description titled Under the Turquoise Sky and a free booklet Camping in Colorado. The notice invites readers to request these items by mail.
Information on cheap Colorado hotel and boarding house rates for summer travel by the Rock Island is available. A poster at the given address offers full details and related literature for the inexperienced reader seeking lodging options.
The Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced one way tickets for harvest hands and laborers to Minnesota and the Dakotas through August 19. See your local ticket agent for details.
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