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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
3
By Journal Printing Co MB M Sheppard editor and W L Lane business manager. Entered at Muscatine as second class mail matter.
The notice touts daily delivery by carrier and weekly mail options at ten cents weekly with a one year price of three dollars. It asserts a circulation figure greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily publication.
Washington Bureau notes Frank J. Stillman leads Marlborough, New York Office at 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell, Chicago Office at 048 Marquette Building led by Payne and Young.
The Journal lists agencies in Kecklerville West Muscatine and South Muscatine to provide extra papers each night. Regular subscribers who miss delivery can pick up papers at Sharrar's Morse Washbern's and Chayka's gro cery stores near the end of the street car track.
A New York concern warns that many young men fail in business by chasing unsuitable vocations. It argues many misplacements arise from eagerness and luck, urging Muscatine youth to seize honest work and actively create opportunities rather than wait.
Conservative Democrats worry Tom Johnson's Ohio presence signals growing Bryanism before the national convention. Scott County remains unfazed, while reorganizers dwell on Bryan supporters and the public sentiment, recalling Jay Gould’s remark.
A cable error misread a cipher message, sparing Vice Consul Magelssen from death. The clerk who caused the misread should be relieved for triggering only a small national spasm.
The proprietors insist the heads of the waiters and cooks unions must be ousted, arguing the union’s stance is sensible and that any union that accepts arbitration but rejects the verdict of the trial board deserves little credibility.
The Journal notes W. A. Drury is the longest resident of Muscatine County, stating he has lived there longer than any other man in the county. The item appears in the settler edition’s opening page.
Tom Phillips of Ottumwa, a late Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, remarks that Bryan Democrats are not all dead yet. The quote signals lingering party divisions and regional political rhetoric.
A reader asks whether the second Iowa district will contribute funds to back the defeat of Tom Johnson, the Bryan candidate for Ohio governor.
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Readable text notes the Fifty Fourth Regimental Encampment aimed to visit Muscatine repeatedly, reflecting ongoing interest in hosting the event and its local appeal.
The populist slate is announced with Mr. Calamity Weller set to captivate crowds. Party leaders rally support, touting bold plans amid a charged political climate.
The passage questions how the populist state convention fared in the absence of General James B. Weaver, implying his departure affected leadership and cohesion within the movement. The text suggests a need to assess internal dynamics and potential shifts in strategy without his presence.
A Norfolk Virginia bank president reports a strong season for truckers and shippers of produce, noting healthy demand for legitimate borrowings and expectations of a fair cotton crop. He anticipates improved money circulation and favorable foreign exchange as cotton shipments rise.
The twenty-seventh Pettifore child in Trenton New Jersey is named Alice Roosevelt. The father a fifty one year old ex slave with many children and twins. He hopes for a baby in the house and admires President Roosevelt.
The author decries selfishness as a life restricting force that narrows a person to a coffin sized scope. Self centered living prevents embracing the wider world and meaningful service, leaving the soul buried and unfulfilled.
Businessmen rapidly clear shelves for fall and winter goods expected soon. Push out summer stock now or hold a clearance sale before the season ends. Plan your fall advertising campaign and consult the advertising representative.
J J Havercamp promotes Hyomei as a non ingestible hay fever cure that stops sneezing eyes and nose symptoms. Endorsements from J F Forbes and A Hamlin claim quick relief and decades of customer testimonials. manufacturers offer refunds if it fails to meet claims.
Dr. F Warren Lanoix advertises a permanent cure for morphine and liquor habits with no payment until cured. Claims include cures for morphine cocaine laudanum and all drug habits in 6 to 10 days at a sanitarium in the West. Promises confidentiality and a mailed booklet with testimonials from Kansas City Missouri.
People in this business stay informed to help customers and save them money. Dealers offer guidance based on daily practice and aim to serve with knowledge and ability.
A dying man on a bed in Council Bluffs names a string of women from towns like Burlington Blair Lincoln Des Moines Waterloo Davenport and Davenport seeking to wed them all before death. The city paper notes the unexpected tally of his vows.
A Rockford native recounts a New York Tribune anecdote about Dr. Leland L. Howard, famed mosquito expert, recalling his boyhood when he watched an old woman snuff tobacco with her nose and wondered what he had seen.
A quirky column offers observations on manners and everyday life. The snippets mix proverbs and social quirks highlighting sugar sweetness, restless clocks, wiry strength, harvest songs, flashy minds, and thrifty stores as reflections on rural community life and school season prep.
Literary notes describe Queen Louise of Denmark as shy yet powerful in influence. She guided her household by subtle moral suasion, avoiding intrusions while maintaining maternal authority over her children and kin. The Danish royal circle at Fredensborg accepted her sway as mother and mistress of the house.
German Union services set for Sunday August 30 at 7 p m at the German Baptist church. All are cordially invited to attend.
The First Church of Christ Scientist invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a m and Wednesday services at 8 p m at the northeast corner of Walnut and Sixth streets.
United Brethren Church Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m with morning discourse continuing the Celtic’s Oriental Cruise of 1902. Union services in court square at 6 p m and U P C U at 7 30 p m led by pastor W L Beatty.
First Congregational Church holds a 10:30 morning service with sermon by Rev. J. P. Clyde. Sunday school at 1:30 p m Y P 8 C E at 7 30 p m weekly prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. Union service at court square Sunday 6 o'clock.
The notice lists services at Friends Church for next Sabbath including preaching at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11:15 a.m. and a Y P S C F prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Union services at court house square at 6 p.m. Midweek prayer is Thursday at 7 39 p.m. Pastor J Fry invites all to attend.
The A. M. E. Church schedules services with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. a class meeting at noon and Sunday school at 1:30 p.m. A quarterly conference is set for Wednesday evening. Francis J. Peterson is the pastor and all are invited.
Rev J L Murphy pastor. Sunday school at 10 30 with sermon on the gospel for the day. No evening service. Ladies society meets at the church on Wednesday afternoon. All are cordially invited to meet with us.
Sunday school at 11 15 a m with Wm M Stark superintendent. Class meeting at 11 15 a m led by J E Hoopes. Preaching at 7 30 p m by the pastor. Epworth League Tuesday evening at 7:45. A cordial welcome awaits all who meet with us. W L Clapp pastor.
Sunday school starts at 9:15 a m followed by church service at 10:30 a m. An evening union service is at 7 o'clock. Tuesday the Bethany society meets for annual business. Thursday features a prayer meeting. Pastor R A Schmidt extends cordial invitations to friends.
Corner of Fourth and Cedar streets with Pastor A H F Hertsler. Sunday school at 9 a m. Regular preaching at 10 30 a m. The congregation will unite with other German churches in union services at 7 a m in the German Baptist church. Friends and strangers are invited to all meetings.
First Baptist Church at Cedar and Third announces Sunday services with morning worship at 10 30 and evening worship at court house park at 6 30. Sunday school at 1 45 p m and Baraca class at 2 p m. Baptist Young People union at 7 30 p m. West Hill Sunday school at 2 p m. Preaching in West Hall.
Hill chapel holds weekday services at 7 30 p m Tuesday West Hill prayer meeting at 8 p m Thursday church prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Friday choir rehearsal. The pastor can be found in his study at the church every morning from 8 to 12 o'clock. Residence at 609 West Third street.
The First M E church at Third street and Iown avenue under repairs will not hold preaching this Sabbath. Sabbath school at 3:00 PM Epworth League 7:15 PM in the lecture room. Morning class and lecture room access via the Third street door. Court house square services at 6:00 PM mark end of summer with talks and an experience meeting. If bad weather the Baptist church will host. W F M society to meet Sept 2 at 2 PM and committees meet Sept 7:30 PM to finalize plans.
The Iowa Central Railway announces limited summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction June 1 to September 30 1903 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colo 24.25 Glenwood Springs Colo 236.25 Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah 37.25 with reduced return fares to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer SD Stopovers and diverse routes offered For folders rates contact any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn
Minnesota and the Dakotas face a potential bumper harvest prompting employers to cut rates for harvest laborers. The drive aims to attract sufficient help amid expected large crop yields.
Special one way tickets available daily on application to Iowa Central railway agents at very low rates. Liberal arrangements for return.
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