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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
3
Daily, per year, delivered by carrier and collected weekly. Semi Weekly, Tuesday and Friday. Payable in advance. $150 $520. Order by postal card or telephone No 27. All remittances by draft, express or money order should be made payable to Journal Printing Company.
For Judge of the Supreme Court S. M. Weaver. For Railroad Commissioner Br. C. Brown. Superintendent of Public Instruction R. C. Barrett. Senatorial ticket presented with candidate names and offices on the ballot.
The Philadelphia Press argues five years of protection strengthened the economy after 1895 droughts. It claims manufacturing recovered, creating a reserve that would prevent deep poverty from crop losses. Farmers and workers would only see smaller savings deposits, not widespread hardship.
The New York Sun mocks Iowa Democrats over tariff silver imperialism and trusts as dominant evils. It argues the real aim is destroying American industry and welfare, not mere issue labeling, noting farmers and wallets suffer while Democrats cling to a mourners’ stance.
Davenport Democrat reports the Republican state central committee members gathered in Des Moines to find much of their planned work already completed by Bryanites. Walt Butler and Charlie Walsh are aligned with the Bryan faction this year, in fact if not in name.
Rev. Sam Jones refuses to step down from the pulpit as he denounces the democratic party’s leadership, arguing it must be redeemed from influence by Tillman and Altgeld. He insists his call is gospel truth and presses the religious stance in public critique.
Mr. Phillips the democratic nominee for governor repudiates the platform at his nomination accepting the convention. He says he favors the majority resolution after silver was twice defeated, a remark made under the circumstances.
The piece argues that backing the Kansas City platform will strain friendships for the candidate. Gold Democrats blame reaffirmation for defeat, while silver supporters say loyalty to the platform damaged the rank and file. Both sides anticipate ongoing controversy over leadership in the party.
A Wichita telegram says Miss Beals who won a quarter section of land in Oklahoma's land lottery and is worth about 25 000 has returned to her telephone operator job in Wichita. She will work until February 1 when she moves to her claim for eight months, Lawton's growth boosting its value. Rumors circulate in Clan na Gael circles that Dan Coughlin is dead after fleeing trial in 1899. his ex-detective partner William Armstrong remains in the western state after extradition efforts.
Harvard student Knox sought money by mail through a scam using a 15 cents to Baker Chemical company ad promising $15 weekly. He was arrested after many responded and received a mucilage recipe circular with no real payout, while instructions urged hustling.
The Chicago Advance reports a liquor law case where a saloon owner dodges direct questions about his business. An attorney asks for the place of business during sworn testimony, prompting a humorous exchange about the saloon’s location and the jurors.
The judge calmly asks the witness to state his business location amid a courtroom exchange. The witness responds humorously that the judge knows his “blace” from repeated visits to his bar, referencing a rope of marks on a cellar door.
Tipton Advertiser notes threshing nearly complete with excellent grain quality and high yields, oats reaching 50 bushels per acre, and straw handling improvements. Durant Star reports H. Lilinthal bought the Schultz farm, 120 acres, at 83.50 per acre, a good bargain. Clarke Miller shows ears and two-ear stalks as evidence of a strong corn crop. late planted corn is best. Tipton Advertiser notes John Winger sold the 240-acre old Wingert farm for 20000 dollars. Reinbeck Standard cites corn on Wm Young’s place near town reaching 50 bushels per acre, scarce but present. Beaman Bee comments Iowa corn crop not a total failure, recounting a 100-acre field sold for 1000 dollars and another bid at 900 dollars, illustrating varying yields and overall uneven prospects.
An inventor claims a perfected air ship enabling practical navigation after many experiments. The piece compares the anticipated voyage to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, praising its cure for dyspepsia and related ailments and recommending it for summer use to keep bowels regular and ward off illness.
September Smart Set reports that Hawkins and Robbins reach the top in a hurry. Robbins notes he has been blowing since arrival, while Hawkins insists they took a rapid pace. The exchange highlights swift progress and sustained effort.
The August bird chorus fades as migrants rest to moult and train their young. Sparrows and jays still chatter while robins and blackbirds are unusually silent. Birds renew plumage, endure irritable moulting, and prepare for long journeys, a seasonal pause before September’s louder notes.
Atlantic City visitors marvel at Heinz Pier a 1000 foot exhibit with the 57 Varieties display. The pavilion hosts paintings antiques and a sun parlor to be completed in November. Heinz plans a steam heated winter retreat and an electric sign atop the pavilion highlights the famous brand.
A Gosling Point correspondent reports that Professor Triggsonby of Gossling Point University ridicules the Lord's Prayer as a poor literary device and advocates a secular view of prayer. He argues it destroys free will and promotes improvidence while urging a practical approach to daily bread. The piece notes museum offers and a circus bid as reactions, alongside a kitchen recipe on dried fruits from Mary Graham in the September Woman's Home Companion.
The article advises handling canned goods promptly after opening, transferring to earthen or glass containers, rinsing processed vegetables, and avoiding sun exposure. It notes glass jars reduce corrosion risk, buying by box or dozen saves money, and suggests olives in bulk and using dried and evaporated fruits after soaking.
Various tips cover convulsions relief by standing patients, nausea control after chloroform, vinegar inhalation to stop vomiting, midday meals for weak hearts, petroleum on burns to ease pain, ammonia on snake or rabid bites, and potassium permanganate to decompose morphine when taken in the stomach.
Benj F Greiner declares candidacy for nomination to the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors, subject to the Republican convention decision. He frames the bid as contingent on convention outcomes.
J I Nichols announces his bid for the Republican nomination as representative to the 29th General Assembly, subject to the Republican county convention action.
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for Muscatine county sheriff subject to the decision of the county convention.
W Riley Rice announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the county convention decision.
N B Ansley announces candidacy for sheriff of Muscatine County pending Republican county convention. He presents himself as a contender for the party’s nomination and fund-raising and support implications remain to be seen.
J D Stuart announces candidacy for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. He seeks support from party members and returns to the campaign trail.
John Nicola states he will not seek the county supervisor post and has withdrawn in favor of R. T. Shannon. The notice addresses party friends and clarifies the selection by the county convention.
The Republicans of the First ward will meet in caucus Friday August 39th at 8 p m at Excelsior house to choose 21 delegates to the county convention and to transact such business as may come before the meeting.
Republicans of the Second ward will meet Friday August 30 at 8 PM in city hall to select 24 delegates to the county convention and to transact business that may come before the house. Jno Tillie Com.
The Republicans of the Third ward will meet at 8 p m at the Rescue hose house to select 29 delegates and handle business before the meeting. O D Longstreth committee.
The Republicans of the Fourth Ward meet at 8 p.m. at Relief Hose House to select 25 delegates. John Richley named as committee member.
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