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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
3
Muscatine Journal offers daily and semi weekly subscriptions with carrier delivery. Rates shown are per year and payable in advance, with orders by postal card or telephone. All remittances should be made by draft express or money order to Journal Printing Company.
The list presents candidates for governor Albert B. Cummins lieutenant governor John Herriott judge S M Weaver railroad commissioner B B Brown and superintendent R C Barrett. A senatorial ticket follows with party alignment implied by header.
A Washington correspondent predicts a complete revision of the ecclesiastical system in the Philippines. Manila authorities will not have the final say as popular revolt strengthens. Archbishop Chapelle and Cardinal Gibbons reported to the pope after visiting Manila and the pope, after consultation, issued a decision satisfactory to the church and the U S government. The move is seen as removing the friars to aid pacification of the islands.
The piece argues that three men cannot enforce liquor laws across Iowa and urges uniform state enforcement like the fish and dairy laws. It criticizes the Des Moines Register for advocating selective enforcement and calls for statewide, consistent action rather than ad hoc local efforts.
The Davenport Democrat warns that if Iowa Democrats revert to last year’s platform and embrace Bryanism, they will face a defeat more disastrous than previous losses, likening it to missteps tied to Chicago and Kansas City platforms and Bryanism.
A chiropodist urges foot baths with cool water and liters of listerine to soothe tender feet. He recommends nails cut straight across to prevent ingrown nails and warns against tight shoes and worn stockings. He notes foot discomfort from city walking and the poor care of feet underscores overall health and comfort.
The Quincy and St. Paul passenger steamers depart Muscatine for St Louis and St Paul. North bound leave at 7 am on August 2 11 20 29 for St Paul and Quincy. South bound leave at 1130 am on August 2 11 20 29 and 6 15 24 for Quincy and St Paul. Inquiries directed to W G Block, Agent, Muscatine Iowa.
The piece notes Senator Tillman’s rousing call for mob violence sparks strong backlash in the South. It cites The Columbia State and the New York Tribune criticizing his stance, while highlighting growing resistance to lynching and new anti lynching measures like Alabama’s constitutional convention plea for stricter protections against mob justice.
Short verse in the Atlanta Constitution describes a pursuer chasing a woman whose gaze declines. The speaker questions whether love grows with distance and withdrawal, concluding she loved him most when she withdrew most.
A list of numerous summer resort towns in Northern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lines the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul route. Fox Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomowoc Palmyra Kilbourns Dells Elkhart Lake Madison Minocqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka Marquette Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake and others are noted for low rates and appeal.
A short exchange centers on memory and drink with Bill and Ike recalling a painful childhood. The rustic tone mirrors a London Moonshine vignette about sobriety and sorrow.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quip notes a girl with four sets of teeth, joked about by a reader who claims she wore side combs. The item appears as a light humor snippet reflecting urban newspaper humor.
The Philadelphia Record quotes a kitchen exchange about a small piece of ice and a playful pun on weight as a cook and iceman argue over the portion and the iceman’s response hinges on a pun about weight.
A fragment quotes a dialogue about misreading intent between a girl and a man. Puck comments on uncertainty in communication. The exchange contrasts sincerity and concern in everyday discourse.
The Des Moines Leader notes that bequests between June 1, 1901 total over 16 million to American libraries, led by Andrew Carnegie with about 11 million. Iowa gifts include Burlington 20000, Cedar Rapids 50000 for building, Centerville 25000, Davenport 25000 to reach 75000, Dubuque 50000, Fort Dodge 30000, Grinnell 15000 plus site, Grinnell citizens 4000, Mount Vernon Cornell College 40, Muscatine library about 30000, Mussee funds, and more alongside university and church contributions.
A note from Muscatine indicates the Chicago Union baseball squad wiled away the afternoon with a chorus about home. Albert Othmer previews a new venture soon in this column and hints at a forthcoming paper hat order from street designs. He anticipates a possible run in.
A husband and wife debate money struggles with the wife proposing boarders to ease finances. The husband replies that she may take in both men and women if that would help, remarking that love should guide choices rather than appetite.
A humorous remark from a passerby recounts a young man and his girlfriend on a bridge last evening. She asks if he would save her if she fell, and he wittily replies he has never saved anything in his life.
A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley railroad offers a pleasant journey with full comfort. Through tickets allow stop-overs at Buffalo en route to New York and Philadelphia.
J. I. Nichols declares candidacy for the Republican nomination to the 29th General Assembly and will seek the county convention's support.
John Wiley announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County, subject to the decision of the county convention.
W. Riley Rice seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention.
N B Ansley declares candidacy for the office of sheriff in Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
J D Stuart declares his run for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
The candidate R. T. Shannon is presented for the office of supervisor and is subject to the pleasure of the county convention. The line signals official backing or endorsement processes underway.
Thousands rush to Nome City Beach Alaska chasing Florado gold while health risks rise. Thistetter’s Stomach Bitters promotes health as a natural tonic preventing indigestion malaria chills and fever and urges readers to keep it on hand.
The Rock Island Route offers one fare round trip from Iowa points excluding Council Bluffs for the Ep worth League Assembly. Sales run August 7 to 18 with return by August 19 1901. For details contact a Rock Island agent or John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
The Grand Trunk Railway System promotes a scenic Pan American route to Buffalo with Muskoka and Kawartha lakes and an Atlantic coast resort extension. Beginning June 24, magnificent Pullman vestibule drawing room sleeping cars depart Chicago daily at 3 02 p m for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications contact the city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street Chicago.
New Castle Pa August 17 1901 the strike situation grows more complex as Amalgamated leaders face rumors of peace and renewed activity. Locals report the advantage with strikers amid increased robberies including a jewelry store break in and several homes and stores looted for hundreds of dollars in gold watches jewels and cash.
The city faces a rising crime wave tied to the strike as police struggle to cope. Officials warn the disorder affects thousands beyond workers and could spark more desperation, while business leaders push for diverse industries to secure future stability. A $2.5 million new plant is planned but won’t ease current troubles.
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