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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
Muscatine Journal subscription terms listed with daily and semi weekly options. Rates shown per year delivered by coupler and collected weekly with orders by postal card or telephone No 27. Remittances should be money orders drafts or express payments payable to Journal Printing Company.
The ticket presents Albert B. Cummins for Governor John Herriott for Lieutenant Governor S. M. Weaver for Supreme Court Be C. Brown for Railroad Commissioner and R. C. Barrett for Superintendent of Public Instruction on the senatorial ticket.
A New York despatch reports that J Pierpont Morgan plans a broad profit sharing system for 165000 Steel Corporation employees. It would distribute a large block of stock to workers at low prices, expanding a Carnegie model used since 1892. Schwab will oversee details, aiming to enlist industrial leaders in this cooperative scheme.
The Anti-Saloon brethren failed to show unity in Des Moines. Sam Clark criticizes prohibitionists as intolerant. Rev. Sawyer wrongly calls Frank Bacon a hypocrite though Bacon is viewed as a man of sincere convictions and courage.
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette reports Carnegie Institute field workers found a nearly complete skeleton of the sabre toothed tiger hoplop honeus in Nebraska fossil beds. The specimen will be mounted in the Carnegie Museum and is a rare addition to paleontological collections. It resembled a Bengal tiger in size and shared features with related ancient predators.
Professor Ludwig Marienburger promotes a new phase of Millerism claiming the planet has shifted its orbit, causing increasingly hot summers and colder winters. He asserts this irregular motion will prevent any transition between seasons and lead to human extinction.
Dr. Daremberg reports in the Journal des Debats that one third of France’s deaths are due to consumption. He attributes this to the frightful progress of drunkenness and urges a persistent national battle against alcohol and tuberculosis, seen as closely related.
A confident critic who once said tin plate could not be produced domestically now urges reducing tariffs to injure metal makers. He may be asked if duties protect and if removal could have any effect, but no reply is expected.
Sam Jone gave a lecture at the Al Jerton Chautauqua in Iowa. The event was part of a summer series drawing local residents interested in culture and public speaking.
A democratic traveler taunts Sam by asking to hang all Democrats. Sam answers slyly that only the smart ones would be at risk, and reassures the man that he is not in danger. The room erupts in laughter at the intrusion.
The piece argues the Des Moines Leader aims to disengage from the Cedar Rapids platform once the current support ends, reflecting a push to move on and let go of prior alignments.
Washington’s remark notes Ottumwa Democrat carries few advertisers beyond whisky ads. It argues whisky ads are not enough to sustain profit and predicts tough times for the paper. The writer suggests dropping the daily for a strong weekly edition to cover Ottumwa and surrounding county.
The Des Moines Capital reports humorous jabs at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas Jefferson Phillips. Jokes reference his Ottumwa mayoral signature and a city council speech, while noting the party’s wit in press circles since 1896 and historic bad spelling.
A traveling man presents a merchant with a numeric puzzle. By a sequence of doublings, additions and subtractions, the left middle and right digits reveal the counts of living brothers, living sisters, and deaths. The trick hinges on solving the riddle rather than a trick of arithmetic.
A compact reflection on unspoken affection and missed opportunities among loved ones. The piece contrasts intimate, daily life with the ache of words left unsaid and the loneliness that follows when bonds fade to memory. Also includes a kitchen recipe note on cold water corn preparation cited from the New York Sun.
An old Indian cook named Krum at a mountain resort near Saratoga shares a precise corn cooking technique. He claims corn must be cooked in cold water with exact timing, unlike standard recipes. A notable guest seeks his secret after tasting exceptionally sweet corn served with trout and cantaloupe.
The piece traces the Army’s birth in June 1775 when Congress formed the Continental Army, appointed George Washington, and adopted the Articles of War. It notes the force’s growth, five major wars, service across presidencies, and the Army’s role as a subordinate civil power amid suspicion, drawing on Gen. Francie V. Greene’s Scribner’s essay.
A Cedar Rapids Republican report recalls a tense scene between ex Senator Byers of Lucas county and Matt Gaasch of Vinton at a Democratic convention. Byers, supporting Phil Lips, was challenged on his participation and Republican loyalty, leading to sharp exchanges before Gaasch moved on.
Benj F Greiner announces candidacy for member of the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors. Nomination subject to decision of the Republican convention. District political action and party process highlighted.
J. J. Nichols declares his bid for the Republican nomination to the 29th General Assembly, contingent on the Republican county convention action.
A resident announces candidacy for the sheriff title in Muscatine County, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. The statement presents the aspirant's intent to pursue the nomination under party guidance and process.
W. Riley Rice seeks 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. He positions himself for party support and awaits convention decision.
J D Stuart announces candidacy for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
A candidate for the office of supervisor is presented as subject to the county convention. The text names R. T. Shannon as a key figure in the nomination process.
John Nicola withdraws from consideration for county supervisor, endorsing R T Shanon and informing friends of the decision.
Wm. H. Fishburn enters the race for the nomination of county supervisor at Muscatine County Republican convention.
Wm. P. Crawford of Lake Township announces candidacy for the office of supervisor, subject to the pleasure of the county convention.
The Republicans of the First ward will meet Friday August 30 at 8 p m at Excelsior house for selecting 21 delegates to the county convention and to transact such business as may come before the house. Wm Van Zyl, Com.
The caucus gathers this evening at Minshall's Hall in Atalissa to nominate one trustee one justice of the peace one constable and nine delegates to the county convention. Co. C. Croxen serves as Chairman.
The Republicans of Montpelier Township gather at 2 p m August 31 at Metz store near Pine Mill to choose four delegates for the county convention on September 7 and to conduct other business as needed.
The Republicans of Seventy Six township meet in caucus on Saturday August 31 at 7 p.m. at No Four school house to choose delegates to the county convention. W Meeker.
Bloomington Township Republicans hold a meeting at Kalorama Schoolhouse at 7 30 PM to select eight delegates for the county convention and nominate a township ticket. Wm Hendrix, Committeeman.
The Republican county caucus gathers at the Grand Opera House Muscatine Iowa on September 7 1901 at 10 30 a m to nominate candidates for Representative Treasurer Sheriff County Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and two Supervisors Delegates are allotted by township ward and county votes cast for J N Baldwin at the 1900 election The county central committee led by J C Coster and secretary Chas P Hanley calls for prompt caucus activity across townships and wards.
The article lauds John Wanamaker for turning failing properties into successes. It credits his advertising genius with reviving Stewart in New York, boosting the North American in Philadelphia, and popularizing Everybody’s Magazine, asserting Wanamaker as the country’s greatest advertiser.
The Republicans of the Second Ward meet at 8 p.m. at City Hall to select 24 delegates to the county convention and to transact such business as may come before the house. Jno Tillie, Com.
The Grand Trunk Railway touts a picturesque Pan American route to Buffalo via Muskoka Ka wartha Lakes and St Lawrence. Starting June 4 a Pullman vestibule sleeping car service leaves Chicago daily at 3 02 p m for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications apply to 249 Clark Street Chicago.
The Republicans of the Third ward meet at 8 p m at Rescue hose house to select 29 delegates and conduct any business before the house. O D Longstreth Commissioner.
At 8 p m the Republicans of the Fourth Ward assemble at Relief House for the purpose of selecting 25 delegates to the next party convention.
Sweetland Township Republicans meet in caucus Saturday evening at 7 30 at Mount Grove school house to select nine delegates for the county convention and conduct any other business. J F Snyder Committeeman.
Fruitland Township Republicans announce a caucus on Saturday August 31 at Lone Tree school house to select delegates. A Hopson serves as committeeman.
Lake township Republicans meet in caucus on August 29 at Lucas Grove school to select delegates to the county convention and transact business. J. D. Stuart, Committeeman.
The Republican caucus for Goshen Township will be held Saturday. Precise time and venue not specified in the readable portion.
Incorporators FE French A F Krapfel A C Leighton S R Cheadle and W H C Jaques form Southern Oil Development company of Ottumwa with 10000 capital. Gov Shaw pardons Linn county manslaughter convict George Peetz. State treasurer directed to war settlement warrants 6945 and 762 for 104.89 and 1271.50 as Spanish war claim installments.
A Minnesota farmer near Anoka predicts earnings of 12000 from his potato crop this year. He notes the crop is good to tie to and while prices are not always favorable, high prices when they come justify the wait.
Henry Vollmer of Davenport and Burlington Hawkeye observers say the silver issue is dead. They cite assurances from Fred White, General Weaver, Charles Walsh and John S. Murphy. The Iowa Democrats are urged to avoid rearguing the issue, likening it to riding a dead horse.
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