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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
3
John Mahin editor and W. L. Lane business manager lead the Muscatine Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal editions. It is an official paper of city and county, published evenings except Sunday with priced subscriptions and stated circulation advantages over competitors.
The Journal announces new city agencies to sell papers at Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburne's grocery and other points near the end of the street car track. Regular subscribers may catch missing papers at these outlets.
Henry C. Frick and Andrew Carnegie clash in civic giving in Pittsburg. Carnegie funds a $5,000,000 technical school. Frick backs a larger university endowment with $2,500,000 and site, while matching Carnegie’s generosity. Their former partnership ended three years ago, yet rivalry drives generous acts despite questions of motive.
Congressman Lacey received a request from eastern shoe manufacturers to lower duties on hides to cut shoe prices. He demanded assurance that cheaper shoes would result, which the manufacturers could not provide, exposing the shoe trade issue in sharp terms.
The Hastings Nebraska Ministerial Association led a campaign against local gambling resorts, raising funds and securing the support of respectable citizens. Some gamblers were arrested and fined while a bonfire destroyed $3,000 worth of gambling devices. Judge Adams praised the crackdown and chided city officials for lax enforcement.
Kansas farmers invest surplus cash in cattle and fatten stock with corn, expanding operations statewide. Similar moves echo across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and the West, signaling a market shift as beef prices may ease soon.
The failure of California Congressman Loud is cited to argue against government ownership of railways and utilities and to show the influence of affiliated employees on government policy. Loud, chairman of the House post office committee, opposed raising letter carrier pay.
The country's carriers via their association mobilized union labor in their behalf and halted his bid to reclaim a seat in Congress, succeeding in preventing his return.
The popular play In Old Kentucky returns with new scenery and its strongest cast yet. The production will be presented at Grand on Friday December 5.
The Evil Eye presented at the Grand features Chas. H. Yale and Sidney R. Ellis in a kaleidoscopic pantomimic operatic melodrama. A clever cast delivers mirth provoking situations, music, vaudeville novelties, and pantomimic tricks with strong dramatic moments.
Bishop Cosgrove will appoint a new pastor for St Matthias after Father Laurent’s death. The process may take time due to the rectorship’s irremovability and the parish’s age and importance. Mass will be led by Bishop Cosgrove with Father Ryan of St Mary’s Davenport delivering the funeral oration. Special services are set for 9 am Tuesday in St Matthias.
Good muffins recipe using two cups Falcon Self Rising Pancake Flour and standard ingredients. Flour is described as a mixed wheat corn rye self rising flour. For sale by local grocers listed including Wheeler Fuller Hill Realing Otto Son Bodman McCurdy St John Van Gent Kobes Co C Smith.
An elegant palace on wheels train passed this morning around 7:45 en route to the southwest. Head officials of the Rock Island system rode aboard as part of an extended trip over the great southwest route.
Washington, Dec. 5. Congress faces a three month session with little chance of major action on tariff revision or trust legislation. The president seeks some trust reform but opposition in Congress could delay conclusions. Details show total appropriations at 589,189,112.30, with declines in most departments except executive, post office, and agriculture. The piece also notes Henderson’s enduring popularity and critical portraits of him while discussing political dynamics and a notable caricature feature.
The passage portrays Naomi's trials as a widow and exile, praising her resilience and purity. Ruth's devotion is highlighted as she risks modesty to restore Naomi's standing, seek shelter, and secure support through Boaz’s lawful aid, illustrating virtue and sacrifice.
A reflective note extols a literary piece portraying the Redeemer and salvation with the outcast and sinner needing trustful casting of self. It praises the evangelistic character and faith, viewing the work as a sacred idyl rather than romance.
Severely plain tailored shirt waists gain smartness and utility. The pattern shown uses old rose linen etamine with ties and belts and suits many fabrics. It details back and front plaits, regulation sleeves, cuff style, and yardage for various widths and bust sizes.
The undersigned agree to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp J. Theo Keuchman.
A line of 19th century advertising touts Scott's Emulsion as giving the exhausted consumptive relief and strength. It claims nourishment helps the lungs and flesh, with the product offering a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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