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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal printed by Journal Printing Co. in Muscatine issues in the evening on weekdays except Sunday and a semi weekly edition on Tuesdays and Fridays. It claims circulation surpasses all Muscatine papers combined and is at least three times that of any other daily edition.
Representatives announce charges at the Marlborough office with Frank J Stillman named for the Washington bureau. The New York Nassau Street and Chicago Marquette Building offices list La Coste Maxwell and Payne Young respectively in charge.
Muscatine manufacturers are urged to participate in a Des Moines gathering on August 25 to form an organization to push Iowa industries and seek exhibits at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Local business leaders should back the effort to showcase Muscatine and prevent decline.
D M Parry, president of the National Manufacturers association, indicts organized labor while noting public odium from a minority’s acts. He argues responsible unionism rejects brute force and mob rule and seeks fair treatment despite minority actions.
Mr Parry voices sweeping indictment while Labor admits a problem exists but denies tainting the entire group. The Journal says it is earnestly trying to solve the issue and smooth uneven parts, discarding what is undesirable.
The Oska loosa Times-Journal accuses the Republicans of factions over pink ribbon versus blue favor favors. Governor Cummins reportedly backs pink, while others push blue. The paper claims a family quarrel is being spread as slander to influence Sullivan’s election.
The report notes Bert Sheppard’s arrest as possibly mistaken while the hunt for Arthur Meade’s killer near West Liberty continues. Muscatine County supervisors consider an extra reward to spur progress, and the Journal questions the legality but agrees a few hundred dollars could aid the objective.
Charles A. Walsh of Ottumwa, secretary of the Democratic National Committee, is described as a loyal Democrat by the Ottumwa Democrat. The notice targets the second district with the sixth described as fighting ground.
The Journal notes the Muscatine street commissioner is alerted that about a foot of dirt on Sycamore Street disrupts foot traffic for a stretch, urging prompt clearance to restore safe passage.
A bumper wheat yield in Kansas enriches farmers, easing the burden of mortgage relief and interest payments long seen as essential. The report notes improved cash flow and optimism for rural households amid rising crop yields.
Charley Walsh has pursued the second district despite her shyness and now she is determined to call the police. The exchange hints at a social dispute ending in formal involvement.
Justice watches as authorities pursue leads in the Meade murder case while anticipation builds for the next theory. The public awaits further developments and potential breakthroughs in the investigation.
In a speaker’s view, the death will trigger the dissolution of the dual empire as Hungarians demand independence without war, while Austrians lack justification to use force. The speaker argues Hungarians have moral right to secede and will pursue independence even if armed.
A profile notes Charles M. Schwab’s rise as steel trust president with a rumored salary cut from one million to hundred thousand a year, plus million in Carnegie stocks. It portrays him as a self confident, extravagant figure with vast wealth, tempered habits, and a reputation for lavish displays in Europe and America, including Monte Carlo and Paris escapades.
A National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City opened a so called stocking room where women may withdraw money unseen. Mirrors adorn the walls a chiffonier toilet items and three low leather cushioned stools meant for feet rather than seating. Vice president William H. Winants explains the idea to ease deposits and withdrawals.
Bryan purchases a valued team of horses totaling 1200 dollars. the remark calls such spending extravagant and fit only for a plutocrat.
The Tennessee Democratic canvass shows Parker favored by 320 to Bryan 155 Gorman 12 Cleveland 9 Hill 2, signaling a strong Parker lead. Texas sentiment also leans toward Parker, while Gorman's low Tennessee listing surprises Nashville and Memphis supporters. The New York judge remains a possible candidate despite early setbacks.
T Pflegman of Budapest notes Hungarians await the death of Emperor Francis Joseph to press for a separate national government. He says until the old emperor dies, demands remain constrained and cautious.
Union services set for 6 30 p m Sabbath at court house square with Dr Beatty of the United Brethren church delivering the sermon If weather prevents outdoor worship the service moves to the United Brethren church at Mulberry and Sixth streets corner
First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor L Stafford holds Sunday worship at 4:30 PM in the First Congregational Church at Chestnut and Third with C L Stafford preaching on Obeying Christ. Soloists Mrs May Morgridge George Nevin and Herbert Johnson perform. Union services at Court House Square at 6:39 PM. Sabbath school at 1:30 PM and Epworth League at 7:45 PM.
The United Brethren Church invites with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and a morning sermon describing Jerusalem its walls Mosque of Omar holy sepulcher wailing place of the Jews Solomon's quarries Gordon's calvary Joseph's tomb and Arab costumes. A courtyard sermon at 6 30 p m by the pastor Y P C U at 7 45 p m led by W L Beatty.
Services at 10 o clock am followed by Sunday school at 11 15. Miss Minnie Pearson of Springdale hopes to preach in the morning. Union services at the court square 6 30 pm. Christian Endeavor 7 45 pm led by Miss Watson of Macomb Tl. All strangers invited.
Corner of Fourth and Cedar announces Sunday school at 9 a.m. Communion at 10 30 a.m. led by Rev H Zimmer man with Lovefeast at 2 30 p.m. No evening service due to German union meeting at Evangelical Protestant church Rev Zimmerman preaching Everyone welcome A H F Hertzler pastor
Corner Cedar and Third streets invites to Sunday services with a 10 30 morning worship and 6 36 evening service at court house park. Sunday school at 1 45 and youth classes. West Hill and West Hill chapel hold afternoon and evening sessions. weekday prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday and choir rehearsal Friday. Rev Kempton, in residence at 609 West Third, will preach Sunday morning after returning Friday from a northern trip.
The Musserville Friends Sunday school meets at 10 with preaching at 11. A children's meeting follows at 6 45 before Miss Minnie Pearson of Springdale preaches at 7 30. Mid week prayer is 7 20 Wednesday. Miss Abbe J Lake is the pastor.
Sunday school at 10 15 a m with superintendent Wm M Stark. Class meeting at 11 15 a m led by J E Hoopes. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m by pastor. Tuesday Epworth League at 7 45 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. Public invited. W L Clapp pastor.
At 11 am preaching and 12 pm class meeting, 1 30 pm Sunday school, 8 pm preaching, and Thursday evening business meeting. A cordial invitation is given to all to attend these services. Francis J Peterson pastor.
Sunday at 7 p m German union services will be held in the German Evangelical church Rev H Zimmerman presiding elder of the German M E church will preach all are cordially invited
The message lists Sunday services at 11 a m and Wednesday evening worship at 8 o clock at Sixth and Walnut streets northeast corner. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m announced for Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church with morning worship details.
A drugstore advertises Electric Bitters as a preventive against self destruction. The notice claims the tonic strengthens nerves and rebuilds the body, also aiding stomach liver and kidneys. Priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Grand Trunk Railway System releases a summer tourist folder with descriptive literature. Available on application to Advertising Department 125 Adams St Chicago. George W Vaux A G P T A coordinates the effort.
J F Forbes of McCook Nebraska praises Hyomei as a perfect cure for hay fever with no stomach dosing and a pocket inhaler. Local agent J J Havercamp advises starting two to three weeks before symptoms and, if symptoms appear, using the treatment more often with Hyomei Balm in nostrils. The maker offers money back if Hyomei fails to work.
A concise guide on timing and approach in advertising stressing that results fade if effort stops. It advises keeping the message active to sustain buyer confidence and encourage repeat visits, noting that pleasant sales staff support is key to converting ad leads into regular customers.
The note touts a beauty pageant style claim about daughters among many beautiful women. It promotes A. B. C. Teeth with 25c per package from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store, implying a sensational but simple story.
Sealed bids will be received at the Muscatine county auditor’s office until 5 p m Thursday August 20 1993 for painting the court house dome. Additional information available by calling the auditor’s office.
For the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 21 to 29 the Iowa Central will sell excursion tickets at a single round trip fare. Tickets are good for return until August 31. Attractions and exhibits are promised to surpass prior years. Call agents for details.
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