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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1901

Page

3

Muscatine Journal Subscription Rates Declared

The Muscatine Journal lists subscription options: daily delivery by carrier, annual rate per year, with weekly collection. Prices noted include 35 dollars and 20 dollars as figures in the rate schedule.

Chicago Merchants Lead Fight Against Race Track Gambling

The Chicago business men move to curb racetrack betting to protect payrolls and retain employees. The president cites theft losses and a wave of new applicants to the association, noting widespread concern among merchants. Washington Park remains a focal point amid broader calls for moral and religious support.

Chicago Business Men’s League Washington Park

Answer and Answerer Debate Prohibition Trade Impact

A Prohibition paper replies to a liquor trade statistic showing 364 000 workers in liquor and 1 800 000 dependents. It argues abolishing the traffic would repurpose workers to farming, textile, lumber, home building, and producing goods for households harmed by saloon wages.

Des Moines Delegates Leave After Convention Adopts Platform

Reported gloom and disappointment follow a convention adjournment as delegates rush to depart by train. By midnight most were gone with few remaining. the mood among Democrats is one of doom and skepticism about any campaign. Cato Sells not quoted.

Des Moines Cato Sells

Democrats Brace for a Cummins Victory After Convention Rift

Huffman and Walsh hailed the platform as victorious despite divisions within the party. Democrats foresee Cummins winning by 75,000 to 100,000 votes, while leaders doubt any major action this year and hope for party unity in the next year or two.

Huffman Walsh Cummins

Salvation Army Girls in Sioux City Are Not Affluent

A Sioux City Journal reflection praises Salvation Army girls for their humility and service amid poverty. It notes the uneven local fortunes, the presence of sickness and destitution, and the broad reach of the Salvation Army across fields, with prayers, songs, and offerings sustaining their mission.

Sioux City Salvation Girls Salvation Army

Iowa Democrats Reaffirm 1900 Kansas City Platform

The Iowa state convention reaffirmed the 1900 Kansas City platform denouncing expansion and the Porto Rican policy, opposing Philippine governance, opposing militarism, denouncing the tariff, reasserting the 1896 Chicago platform, criticizing currency law, and urging retirement of national bank notes as silver or government paper replaces them.

Iowa Chicago

How Shall a Young Man Succeed in Work

Practical guidance on advancing in business through competence, honesty, and proactive learning. It urges thinking first, then hard work, with examples from clerks, carpenters, tailors, and salesmen, and outlines methods to study the business, improve tasks, and propose improvements.

Charlies Austin Bates Russell Sage James J. Hill Andrew Carnegie New York

Man Praises Remedy After Rapid Cure for Dysentery

A. J. Cottingham visited Washington county Arkansas to see his sister and suffered severe dysentery. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was promptly cured, writing the manufacturers to commend it. The remedy is sold by all druggists and Chy ttingham of Lockland Ark. is mentioned.

A. J. Cottingham Washington County Ark Chamberlain Ch Yttingham Lockland

Coinage Ratio Record Shows Silver at Sixteen to One

The notice notes a historical standard setting silver coinage at a ratio of sixteen to one, indicating how metal value and monetary practice aligned in the era described. This reference highlights monetary policy and metal content used in coin production.

Greiner Seeks Nomination to Muscatine County Board

Benj F Greiner announces candidacy for nomination to the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors, subject to the decision of the Republican convention.

Board of Supervisors Muscatine County Benj. F. Greiner

Nichols Declares Candidacy for 29th General Assembly Nomination

J. I. Nichols announces his candidacy for the nomination of representative to the 29th general assembly contingent on the Republican county convention action. He addresses Republican voters in the statement.

29Th General Assembly Republican County Convention

Ice Cream and Water Ices for Home Use

The guide outlines rich water ices from lemon to orange and fruit blends, notes on mousse and parfait textures, and gives Philadelphia style ice cream recipes. It covers sugar ratios, chilling, sieving pulps, and freezing tips, plus variations with eggs and flavors.

John Wiley Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination

John Wiley announces his candidacy for the sheriff nomination in Muscatine County subject to the decision of the county convention. He aims to secure the Republican line in the upcoming contest.

Candidate for Sheriff Nomination in Muscatine County

W. Riley Rice seeks the Republican county convention nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the convention’s decision.

Muscatine County W. Riley Rice

Ansley Announces Candidacy for Muscatine County Sheriff

N B Ansley declares his bid for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the Republican county convention. He seeks party backing and outlines his intent to serve as law enforcer and public official in the county.

J D Stuart Nominates For Muscatine County Sheriff

Candidate for nomination for the office of sheriff of Muscatine county, subject to the decision of the republican county convention. J. D. Stuart.

Muscatine County Republican County Convention J. D. Stuart

Shannon Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor

R T Shannon declares candidacy for the office of county supervisor subject to the county convention approval.

Withdrawal Notice in Favor of R. T. Shanon

A notice states that John Nicola will not seek the county supervisor seat and has withdrawn in support of R. T. Shanon. The document records the political withdrawal and endorsement change for the forthcoming election.

R. T. Shanon John Nicola

Republican caucuses set for Lake township at Lucas Grove

The Republican of Lake township will meet in caucus Thursday Aug 29 at Lucas Grove school house to select delegates to the county convention and to transact business as may come before the house. J D Stuart Committeeman.

J. N. Baldwin Hee Ak Wink Ccenesse Lake Township Lucas Grove School House

Young Lady Saved by A Linctus Remedy

Dr Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia reports a sixteen year old patient with dysentery improving after eight hours of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and S errhoea remedy. The patient regained strength within three days and was fully well after a week. Sold by all druggists. Timekeeping note ends.

Chas. H. Utter Panama Colombia Chamberlain

Jimmy Michael and the World Cycling Championship

The article profiles Jimmy Michael, famed Welsh cyclist and world champion, tracing his rise from butcher boy to international winner, including key victories in Cardiff England France and America, and notes on his 1900 season. It also reviews the tennis twist service described after Ward and Davis visits, explaining its mechanics and growing popularity among American players.

Michael Jimmy Michael Wales Cardiff England France America Starbuck Messrs. Ward Davis

Keene Buys Castleton Stud Farm in Kentucky

Negotiations for the Castleton stud farm in Lexington Kentucky have closed, with James Keene leasing the estate for breeding duties for several years. The Ford heirs of Richmond Virginia will conduct a sale with an asking price around 85000 dollars. The 612 acre property lies on the old Iron Works turnpike near Haggin estate and near Russell Cave Road. Keene also recently bought land adjoining Castleton from Major General Joseph C Breckinridge for 20000 pounds.

Haggin Estate Russell Cave Road Castleman Keene Castleton Joseph C. Breckinridge

Hartford Circuit Meet Opens With Rich Charter Oak Purse

The Hartford Grand Circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park, Hartford, runs Sept 2 6 with eight open classes already filled. The Charter Oak purse of 10000 for 2 13 horses will be trotted Thursday Sept 5. The meet expects thousands of light harness horse enthusiasts.

Charter Oak Park Hartford Charter Oak

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Muscatine Journal Muscatine Journal Journal Printing Company Albert K. Cummins John Herriott Supreme Court S. M. Weaver FR. C. Brown R. C. Barrett F. M. Molsberry Grand Opera House Mitteemen Republican County Central Committee J. C. Coster Chas. P. Hanley J. I. Nichols Philadelphia John Wiley N. B. Ansley R. T. Shannon the Sporting World Conn
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