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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1902
Page
3
The Ledger notes the Chiej Journal member of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers is the official paper for city and county. It enters Muscatine as second class mail matter. The Daily Journal prints each evening except Sunday, while the Semi-Weekly Journal runs 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights.
Terms describe daily delivery by carrier and weekly payment of ten cents. Subscriptions by mail include daily one year daily six months or daily one month options along with semi weekly one year or semi weekly six months. Circulation is guaranteed greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
The Journal lists Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery and an end of street car track as paper sale points. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies for missed regular subscribers.
A Republican delegate convention for Iowa's Second District will meet in Clinton on August 20 1902 at 11 a m to nominate a candidate for Congress. Each county gets delegates by population including a bonus for Cummins 1901 votes. County totals: Clinton 19 Iowa 11 Johnson 13 Jackson 14 Muscatine 16 Scott 26. Joe R Lane chairman 2nd Dist Com.
The Colorado fight over women buying liquor in public breaks into federal courts as Cronin seeks an injunction against Denver's ban on wine rooms for women. The district court favored Cronin, the state supreme court reversed, and the U S Supreme Court now reviews whether women's rights to drink mirror men's under the constitution, with Colorado's suffrage context central.
The Iowa City Republican features a portrait and biographical sketch of Hon William Hoffman the Muscatine candidate for congress praising his qualifications and fitness for office in strong terms.
Sunday horse racing plans near Muscatine drew protest from Rev J N Elliott and others who obtained an injunction to halt races on Sunday Aug 17. Heavy rains thwarted any Sunday events while Elks members protested the attempt, underscoring a local push to enforce Sabbath laws.
A state convention of wholesale liquor dealers in Ottumwa debated prohibition efforts. They argued against prohibition by claiming liquor sales rise under prohibition, while public statements say otherwise. The piece critiques their stance as inconsistent with the public narrative.
Residents are urged to join the William Hoffman club now to back Muscatine's future congressman and participate in spirited campaign activity. The call to action emphasizes enthusiasm and local involvement.
A hundred volunteers depart Muscatine at 5:45 AM Wednesday for the convention city to urge the second district to back William Hoffman for Congress, highlighting Muscatine’s earnest endorsement.
A special train departs Muscatine at 5 45 PM and reaches the convention city by 8 30 PM to enjoy the day’s events. Return service departs Clinton at 7 30 PM with all aboard by 11 30 PM. Round trip fare is 2 22 dollars and many from Muscatine already plan to go.
Col D J Palmer of Washington county plans a bid for renomination as railroad commissioner at the Republican state convention next year. He has not served two full terms, having been appointed to fill a vacancy and later elected. He has many friends across the state and is expected to command strong support.
Henry Clews argues a favorable harvest outlook will boost farming and rail traffic. He cites August government estimates showing record corn and strong wheat oats and cotton crops, projecting $200 million to $300 million more for farmers. He notes regional differences, with Western confidence and East strikes tempering gains, but strong home demand and export prospects for corn and cotton remain.
A garbled notice from San Elefron Add Bawedy Co Cuicaco and N.Y appears to warn about kidney ailments. The fragmentary source mentions kidneys and health concerns with unclear attribution.
The Iowa Republican convention endorsed prosperity under McKinley’s legacy and Roosevelt’s leadership, praising reciprocity with Cuba, trust in the 1904 election, and Congress. It supports Philippines civil government, protective tariffs with reciprocity, anti-disfranchisement, and Gov. Cummins as a model leader.
W H Wilson, Scott county GOP choice for congress, failed to win pledges from Johnson county delegates. They plan to attend the convention with a footlogse and decide their course there. Deacon Wilson, Frank Ellis, W C Gregory, and William Hoffman are noted as good men.
In Dubuque a four way Republican contest forms for the second district with J W Ellis of Clinton son of ex Senator Lyman Ellis W C Gregory of Jackson county Hon Wm H Wilson of Scott county and Mr Hoff man of Muscatine county. Democrats balk at fielding a candidate with Judge Wade Iowa City Senator John L Wilson Clinton county and ex Mayor Gobble Muscatine mentioned but reluctant to run in what may be a Democratic district.
A newspaper notes that writers may use the column to share ideas, while the Journal neither approves nor disapproves of the sentiments. It frames the space as a medium for expression without editorial stance.
A Christian exhortation questions the condemnations of the Woodworth Ett er meetings and warns that idle words may condemn souls. It cites biblical verse Matt 12 36 37 and challenges readers to consider unintended spiritual harm from harsh judgments.
In Atlantic City, a Westerner finds a vast resort pulsing with 50,000 to 60,000 year round residents and a throng of 290,000 to 250,000 seasonal visitors. The boardwalk stretches seven miles, beaches draw 75,000 to 100,000 bathers at midday, and hotel capacity ranges from 15 to 590 per house. Expenditures from railroad tickets to daily hotel bills fuel a bustling economy, while Sousa and a royal “Imperial Edward” march grace the concerts amid colorful attire on the promenade. A rumor of a coming tidal wave unsettles some, hurting business temporarily.
A religious exhortation urges believers to seek spiritual sight and repentance through love of God and neighbor. It contrasts faith with mere belief, cites scriptures, and argues that saving souls outweighs bodily concerns. The piece calls for open hearts, mercy, and rejoicing in heaven for every returning soul.
A rem iniscent letter by L. H. Washburn printed last Friday contains a type mix-up. The third paragraph from the end, except the final two lines, should have appeared in the third paragraph from the beginning after the 12th line, and its misplaced portion concerns Horace Greeley’s career.
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