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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1900

Page

3

Summer Street Car Schedule Reveals Daily Transit Times

The schedule shows departures from the company office at 5 50 a m and every 20 minutes to 11 00 p m for South Muscatine with onward runs from 6 05 a m to 11 15 p m. Park Place and Fair Grounds routes run from 6 00 a m or 6 10 a m with 20 minute intervals to near 11 p m. Cemetery service begins 6 00 a m and 6 19 a m with 20 minute gaps to 11 10 p m. Sunday's service starts 8 00 a m with half hour until 10 00 and then 20 minute intervals to 9 00 p m and 10 15 from the line end.

South Muscatine Company Unsil Park Place Fair Grounds

Subscriptions and Rates For The Muscatine Journal

The Muscatine Journal lists subscription terms with semi weekly delivery on Tuesdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Remittances should be made payable to JOURNAL PRINTING Co. Muscatine Iowa by postal card telephone or money order or draft express.

Journal Journal Printing Co Muscatine Iowa

Delivery guidelines for The Daily Journal subscribers

TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS Irregular or tardy delivery of The Journal should be reported to the business office. Every copy should be delivered before 6:30 p m. Complain promptly if late. Subscribers should provide boxes or a designated secure drop-off place to protect from weather or molestation.

Journal Daily Journal

Summer vacation home delivery by newspaper

The Daily Journal offers regular mail or telephone delivery to readers going away for the season. Notify the Journal business office to start service or update the address as you travel. The paper will follow you to your chosen destination.

Daily Journal Journal Business Office

Notice to Advertisers From The Journal

The Journal will guarantee changes to advertisements only if copy is in the office by 9 a.m. The Journal is sold daily at R. A. Holmes E. B. Davidson and C. W. Hodges news stands. All customers can be supplied.

Victor J. Evans & CO Evans Building Washington R. A. Holmes E. B. Davidson W. Hodges

McKinley Roosevelt Ticket for 1900 Ballot

The ticket nominates William McKinley of Ohio for president and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for vice president, aligning with Republican party plans for the forthcoming election year.

WM. McKinley Ohio Theodore Roosevelt New York

Republican State Ticket Listed for Iowa Offices

The ticket lists candidates for Iowa state offices including W. B. Martin for Secretary of State G. B. Gilbertson for Treasurer Co W. Mullen for Attorney General F. F. Merriam for Auditor Emblin McLain for Supreme Court Emlin McLain for Supreme Court D. J. Palmer for Railroad Commissioner Electors at Large John M. Baldwin and Ole Roe with their counties of residence noted

G. 8. Gilbertson Winnebago County Co. W. Mullen Blackhawk County John M. Baldwin Pottawattamie County

Rumple Suggested as Strong Union Candidate for Congress

Capt Rumple a Union veteran of the 2d Iowa cavalry, praised for a vigorous campaign in Muscatine county where two companies were enrolled. Former Iowa county state senator, he is described as a capable speaker with a clean public record and long Marengo business ties. Republicans urged solid rally to secure a large majority.

Rumple Iowa Cavalry Congress Muscatine County Capt. Rumple Iowa County General Assembly Marengo

Bryan Support in 1899 Democratic Imperialism Debate

Segments discuss Southern illiteracy gaps and compare with England France and Germany. It notes Bryan endorsed by Liberty Congress for president amid third party debates and a Republican Muscatine county convention outlines candidate nominations.

The Calamity That Came Not

Tekamah Herald notes dramatic price shifts from 1896 to present with corn at 44 pounds of coffee per bushel now. 214 pounds. wheat buys 13 yards gingham vs 10. 329 bushels corn buys a binder vs 750. 175 bushels corn buys a wagon vs 350. hogs near 5 cents vs 2.50–2.85. fat cattle 5 cents and up vs 3–4. horses more than double in value.

Tekamah Herald

Movement Nears Half Cent Coin Use in U S

A drive seeks a half cent coin for general use nationwide. Merchants in major cities sign a document urging change to aid pricing and make payments easier. Also promotes a patent medicine claiming wide health benefits and urging buyers to insist on the genuine bottle with a revenue stamp.

United States

Illiteracy spotlight at Southern States educational meeting

At a Southern States educational conference appeals were made for aid to white schools in the South. The discussion noted rare large bequests to the region and that most gifts have gone to colored schools, highlighting ongoing illiteracy concerns.

Southern States South

Press Club Hosts Bipartisan Reception in Chicago

Chicago August 17 Representatives from national state and county levels of both parties will attend a reception hosted by the Chicago Press Club tonight. More than two thousand prominent political figures are expected as newspaper men extend the invitation.

Chicago Beniven Press Clube of

Murderer Majors to Die in Salt Lake City

Abe Majors of Oakland Calif convicted of killing Ogden policeman Brown in April 1899 is to be shot today. His friends sought a pardon but the State board of pardons refused to interfere after considering affidavits and arguments.

Majors Salt Lake City Utah Abe Majors Oakland Cal Policeman Brown Ogden State Board of Pardons

Democratic nominating convention adopts platform and ticket

Cedar Rapids Iowa August 17 heavy rain could not dampen delegates as the Democratic state convention adopted the Kansas City platform and pledged support for Bryan and Stevenson. Nominations were by acclamation for secretary of state S G Grane auditor I M Gibson treasurer H L Williams attorney general C Harper supreme court judge J W Freeland railroad commissioner J B Anderson electors at large Joseph Elbeck and C H Mackey.

Cedar Rapids Huffman John D. Denison Clarion Kansas City William J. Bryan Adlai E. Stevenson Republic S. G. Grane Polk County I. M. Gibson Delaware Couty H. L. Williams O’brien

Crosler Nominated for Congress by Seventh Town Democrats

Des Moines Iowa August 17 George W Crosler of Knoxville was nominated by the Seventh Town district Democratic convention in this city to run against Hall.

Des Moines George W. Crosler Knoxville Hall

Low Rates to Chicago Via B C R N Ry

National Encampment of the G A R brings special train offers from nearby stations to Chicago. The advert highlights low rates and good service with fast travel time and courteous staff. Call for rates and limits.

Chicago

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Simple Health Cure

Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a simple solution for health, claiming digestion improves and blood stays pure. It cites cures for scrofula salt rheum catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and other disorders and promotes Hood's Pills as a favorite family cathartic.

Hood

Armenian American seeks property restored by sultan

Dr Petros Nishkian a Kansas City chemist and Armenian American seeks to recover confiscated family property taken during the 1896 Armenian troubles in Smyrna. He notes his naturalization papers and plans to petition the Ottoman authorities after presenting his case at a Paris chemists congress.

Paris Petros F. Nishkian Turkey Congress of Chemists Smyrna Nishkian Kansas City Mystic Shrine Ararat Fez Mount Ararat Armenia United States State Department America

Advertisement for Cas Carets Candy Cathartic

A vintage ad promotes Cas Carets candy cathartic as a cure for various ailments by correcting bowel movements. It claims natural relief with no gripe or pain and costs 10 cents to start, urging buyers to beware of counterfeit products.

School Children Demonstrate Summer School Results

Women lead a benefit entertainment in Kansas City to showcase gains from summer schools. Musicians from the city organize the program while pupils perform to illustrate what teachers and students achieved during the short vacation season.

Kansas City

Toboggan Slide Pamphlet Promotes Clear Lake Resort

The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central releases a new pamphlet “Clear Lake, Iowa, and the Oaks” promoting Clear Lake as a charming summer resort. It features engravings, sections on bathing and the Oaks Hotel, and a guide on how to reach the area. Copies are available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty, G P and T A, Marshalltown, Iowa.

Iowa Central Clear Lake Iowa Iowa Cental Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A Lama Central Ry Marshalltown

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Street Car Company J. Carskaddan Pres J.B. Dougherty Chas. Page Capital First National Bank Hershey P. Ww Francis m Henry Jayne Pres L. G. Burnett Cashier Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey P. W. Francis L. G. Burnett General Banking First Nation’s Bank S. G. Stein D. V. Jackson S. M. Hughes S.G. Stein J. B. Dougherty J. Carskaddan F. P. Sawyer Foreign Exchange Cook, Musser State Bank and Trust Co Banking and Iona Ave Second St Muscatine, Iowa Colorado Pyle Lang Colo Merrick, Walsh & Phelps Jewelry Co Olive St. St. Louis McKinley and Roosevelt the Muscatine Journal John Mehin and Muscatine Town W. B. Martin Adair County F. F. Merriam Delaware County Supreme Court Emlin M’clain Johnson County D. J. Palmer Washington County Ole Roe Ity Nortt Cortoures South Carolina Winidg Res Caves Seeun New England New Jersey Pennsylvania Union New York Sun Louisana North Carolina England Wales Mark France Germany Bryan Indianapolis Liberty Congress American League of Anti-Imperialists Charles KR. Codman Massachusetts Thomas H. Osborne Auburn N. Y Charles R. Codman Edwin Burritt Smith McKinley Commercial Club New York City Moorfield Storey Storey William S. Palmer Mize William Lioyd Garrison Boston Court House Board of Supervisors L. M. Shaw Onacis Gogrher Montpelier Doonroe Orono Tee Muscatine City Piret Ward Uedee Geedh Republican County Central Committee J. W. McKee County Central Committee O. D. Longstreth Hawkeye State Democrats Sultan Society Masonic J. Prrcurotta Gail M. L. Mikesell E. C O. G. D. LezotTrs Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lodge Speer Second Cedar Streets Cedar Street M. W. OF Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Olds’ Bloc Frank Gould V. C. Clay Knees Woodman Hall S. E. Fox R.C. Schenck Bend City Moderna Brotherhood of America H. Cosgrove G. W. Coverston Sec Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge K. of P K. of P. Hall Iowa Avenue J. C. Coster C. O H. S. Howe A. OO. U Eagle Lodge No. 10 A. O. U. W. Hall Second Street Joan Titus M. W Redman Hal Shammo Hall Firs A. Joneses F.C. Lasce Maccabee Hall Fisch Henry H. Fack J. W. Hawn Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive Macabee Hall Fisch's W. D. Hing Mary EF. Peck Bloomington Q. T. Howard Bankers’ Union OF the World O. L. PeveaTt N. W. Meyers A.O. U. W. Hall Mollie E. Wiles Gussie Mulr Electa Mas L E. Gressen W. M Emma ManLove Sec’y Illinois Clymer A. Coldren Offce East Second Street John M. Kembla Bramworth’s Drug Store B Thompson Sue Browning B&B. THOMPSON @ CO. LIFE INSURANCE Old’'s Iowa Ave 2D St Carskaddan W. D. Burk Burk LAW U3 West Second Street T. R. Fitzgerald Hershey State Bank Lowa Avenue MM. Titus V. Jackson Titus & Jackson B. Ayre Hoffeman Jayne & Hoffman Ofice Scott Richman E. F. Richman Richman & Richman West Second Street DRS J. Dean da. J Kulp Musser & Co.'s Bank Jams Avenue
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