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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
3
The Clarinda Herald reports a temperance workers' call for a Des Moines meeting to consider nominating a governor candidate, citing Cummins' pro temperance stance and loyalty plea to Republicans. It notes many Republicans favor restricting the liquor trade and the saloon curse and discusses Cummins public remarks.
The Creston razette lauds Mr. Cummins after his nomination calling his words emollient and not aimed at a faction or mugwump pack. It notes opponents now praise his course since the convention and publication of his statements as strong and harmonious.
The British government spent 5 million dollars in Missouri and Kansas for horses and mules for use in the South African service. The average price paid was 56 dollars per head and local farmers in Missouri and Kansas realize the proverb about ill winds blowing some good.
The Indianapolis News laments lynching loss of shame and notes war's demoralizing effect since the Spanish American War. The Louisville Courier-Journal ridicules McKeesport's mayor for opposing Dewees mill protections and threatening laborers, casting doubt on McKeesport's future under his leadership.
Captain William Matthews of Sir Thomas Lipton's Erin Will we win the cup. Too early to answer. We have watched vessels here and believe only the Columbia poses a tougher challenge. British minds doubt Constitution is the better boat. We expect to see soon and settle the guess. In Shamrock SI we believe we are better than on prior visit.
Professor Richard Burton argues the novel is the dominant form in modern literature, evidenced by libraries and publishers. He warns it can both uplift and corrupt culture depending on how it is used and valued.
A J Croes of the American Association of Opticians notes more children wear glasses today than in the past. He argues urban life and intense clerical work strain eyes, but advances in lenses restore sight and reduce overall vision decline.
From the Montezuma Republican a verse celebrates Thomas Way defeating local political incumbents and smashing the old political machine. The poem credits way with a decisive blow to Judge Hubbard Cyrenus Cole and a blow to the Blythe rival, praising the new machine and hoping a better one follows.
Visitors may enjoy fishing sailing and bathing at Clear Lake Iowa with low tourist rates via Iowa Central railway Ask the ticket agent for particulars.
A fragment notes a character stating just as you like it with his wife and mentions Dick and Tom while Jackson faces dismissal. The exchange hints at relationship intrigue without clear context or outcome.
A Paris based account portrays Colonel Bryan as a taciturn western figure who began as Silver Bill, the dead shot cowboy, then became a bonanza farmer with vast cornfields. It notes his book The First Battle and mocks his campaign by pairing him with M Roosevelt as vice president nominee rider and rough rider exploits.
The article notes only two women in the U S may use the mails without payment Mrs Julia D Grant and Mrs Lucretia A Garfield benefit from free carriage for life with no signature needed Their privileges began in 1881 for Mrs Garfield and 1886 for Mrs Grant The piece also cites a Kentucky case about a Black man assaulting a white woman and notes he has not been lynched nor caught.
Illinois Central management issues strict rules banning drinking in saloons during working hours and penalties for intoxication at any time. A company official must witness the offense. several Waterloo employees have already been dismissed under these policies.
Special train will depart Muscatine at 10 a m and return from Wapello at 5 p m with stops at Fair grounds Wapello and Grandview. Round trip tickets sold at Muscatine and Grandview must be bought before entering train. Fares Muscatine to Wapello and return 75 cents Grandview to Wapello and return 35 cents. Charles Howard General Manager.
A tall portly gentleman arrives at New York Central with no luggage and a light satchel. Hackmen pursue offering hotels and streets until one grasps his bag and calls Deaf and Dumb asylum. Reed, former speaker, is driven to his home with bemused dignity.
Benjamin F Greiner announces his candidacy for nomination to the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors subject to the decision of the Republican convention. The note is an official announcement of political candidature.
J. L. Nichols announces candidacy for the representative nomination to the 29th General Assembly, subject to the Republican county convention action.
John Wiley announces candidacy for the sheriff's nomination in Muscatine County baring the Republican county convention decision.
W Riley Rice is a candidate for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
N B Ansley announces candidacy for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the Republican county convention decision.
A candidate for the office of sheriff of Muscatine county seeks Republican convention endorsement. J D Stuart appears as the nominee subject to convention decision.
A candidate for the office of supervisor is nominated by the county convention. R. T. Shannon is noted in the report as the supporter or participant in the nomination process.
An elated rush to Nome City Beach Alaska draws thousands seeking gold. The piece warns health declines from gold pursuit and praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to regulate bowels invigorate kidneys and cure indigestion constipation malaria chills and fever. The tonic is advertised as narcotic free and protective during illnesses.
Travel agents announce reduced round trip rates from all stations to the Knights Templar Conclave in Louisville Kentucky August 27 to 31, the G A R National Encampment in Cleveland September 10 to 14, and the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo New York. Home-seekers excursion tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays monthly with territory and time limits available from agents or Jno G Farmer at Cedar Rapids IA.
A Philadelphia Record fragment captures two burglars recounting a raid stopped by an open-faced watch and a bulldog guarding a yard. The odd detail underscores the failed break in and local tension.
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