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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
3
The palm reading expert Dr Mandeville offers lines and stars on Hes sing life, from loves to business success, with 19 000 hands read across Europe and America. Charges reduced to 50 cents. office at Mrs Hartman’s Denison property 409 East Fifth Street near Mulberry Street.
Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets claim to cure many early Bright's Disease cases with records backing them. The remedy is prepared from a physician's prescription and sold in drug stores. Available in Muscatine at Havercamp's Pharmacy and Wm. C. A. Busch.
Notice indicates material was entered at the Muscatine Iowa post office and classified as second class matter for mailing.
Subscription rates for daily and semi weekly delivery are listed with payment options. Daily per year delivered by carrier collected weekly. Semi weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Remittances by draft express or money order made payable to Journal Printing Co Muscatine Iowa.
The proposed apportionment creates twelve districts with population totals ranging from 177 428 to 196 121 and keeps incumbents in districts similar to their current ones. The plan preserves Thomas in the same core counties and shifts others to form the revised map.
The Wapello Tribune notes likely little opposition in Louisa County to joining the Second Congressional district. It warns Louisa’s small, Republican‑majority county could be treated as a tail to other counties until Republicans act more independently. Muscatine is urged as a nearby ally.
W. L. Woodward of La Crosse introduces a bill to require a medical examination for both parties before issuing marriage licenses. Supporters say it would prevent suffering and strengthen the race, though some may find it harsh.
More than 200 oil wells near Peru Indiana have gone dry after investment of between three and four million dollars. The wells were never highly productive and the main profits came to speculators who sold at the peak of the oil excitement.
H. C. Frick the coke magnate will start work in Pittsburg on two lasting memorials. A twenty story granite office building costing 2,000,000 dollars and a 750,000 dollar mansion for his family are planned.
The Democratic Club of New York is reshaped under Croker to shift from Bryan alignment to a sound money stance. Critics label Croker a political chameleon, likening him to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in leadership.
Stewart and Kyle declare Republican affiliation strengthening party presence in local politics. Various influences bolster Republican majority prospects in Congress.
The article notes that a large portion of the American public supports the New York Chamber of Commerce resolutions urging Congress to amend the 1906 law to make silver currency redeemable in gold, like greenbacks and treasury notes, a defect highlighted during the recent canvass.
Iowa in Brief reports seek reduced annual mulch tax from 2200 to 3000 for two Tipton saloons. Prairie chickens quail and game birds are more plentiful this fall, with better enforcement of game laws yielding benefits. The Iowa State Traveling Men's association notes nineteen accident deaths, with only one railway wreck fatal. Ottumwa judge Feichelberger rules husbands and wives cannot share a mercantile partnership with separate interests, a legal first in the state. Iowa commissioners urge a 150000 state appropriation for a grand central monument to regiments at Vicksburg.
James J Hill argues U S rail rates are far cheaper than Europe with 7 mills per ton mile, Germany about 2 cents, and east of Chicago near 1.5 mills. He says suppressing vice in great cities is impossible amid ongoing crime and gambling, citing New York and Chicago as typical centers.
The Hostetter Almanac from The Hostetter Co. of Pittsburgh Pa offers health hints anecdotes astronomical data and calendar items plus evidence for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Eight languages and a large print run. Free copies are available from druggists or general dealers nationwide.
The Iowa Central Railway offers excursions at one and one third fare round trip for Western Passenger Association territory within 200 miles. Sale dates are Dec 22 to 25 and 31, 1900 and Jan 1, 1901. Tickets valid for return through Jan 2, 1901. Inquiries at Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has actual merit and cures diseases caused by impure blood. It pitches relief for rheumatism dyspepsia scrofula and catarrh and promises strength for those feeling run down or weak.
Indianapolis dispatch reports General Harrison returning from Washington denies misquoting his 1888 remarks. He says no support for the pending ship subsidy bill and distinguishes the mail pay bill from subsidies. He asserts he has not opposed the bill and aims to refrain from meddling in legislation.
Samuel Aplin waived examination and bound over for circuit court for murder of Lew Campbell in Greenville Michigan. His son William C Aplin denies involvement despite the father's confession and recounts disputed events including suspected letters. He alleges his father recently attempted to poison him.
Prof. Booker Ah extols the coal oil lamp for reading praising its portability and ability to illuminate any location. The remark emphasizes convenience and flexibility for readers who move about or read in varied spaces.
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 14 both W J Bryan and D E Thompson deny a New York Chicago story that they arranged a Republican fusion to win the U S Senate seat. Bryan says there is not a word of truth and he has other plans. Thompson, a Republican candidate, says the story is not true and he is making no combinations with anyone including a Democrat.
Terry McGovern of Chicago defeats Joe Gans of Baltimore on December 14 in a second round knockout to claim the undisputed lightweight title. Gans offered a weak showing, pressed by McGovern’s relentless rush from the bell and never landing a telling blow.
A promotional notice for Iowa Central Railway weekly excursions to Los Angeles and California points. Depart Wednesdays, arrive Sunday morning, with modern tourist cars and standard sleeping car conveniences at about one third the cost. Inquiries via any Iowa Central ticket agent or mailing Geo.
Articles of incorporation filed in Madison Wisconsin create a lawyers home for care of indigent homeless and aged lawyers and their wives. The facility aims to open next spring with no capital stock and will accept attorneys from any part of the country after officers are elected and subscriptions begin.
Washington report notes Representative Hitt expresses gratitude for Illinois supporters to back his senate candidacy. He emphasizes malice toward none and charity for all, stating he told Mr Cul lom and received a good-natured reply.
The note asks if travel to California is possible and suggests arranging to use favorable excursion rates with stopover privileges and long limits via the B., C. R. & N. Ry. It directs to confer with an agent or address Jvo. G. Farm for details.
S A Eaton & Co offers all men youths and boys clothing, overcoats and shoes at prices below manufacturer costs. Items include boys knee pants 48c, men pants 2.50, suits from 5.50 to 8.50, overcoats 4.50, mackinaw 1.25, and 40 percent savings across the line with special shoe prices.
Terre Haute Indiana December 14 The accidental death of juror Andrew Adams by asphyxiation ends the trial of Jacob Artz accused of criminal assault Adams served one day on the jury and blew out the gas at night Artz who had been jailed months pleaded guilty to plain assault and received a light sentence
A movement in Eau Claire Wisconsin seeks construction of a railroad route from Eau Claire to the Mississippi near Winona via Eleva or Mondovi. Promoters expect to secure the necessary capital without trouble.
At the semi annual trustees meeting Albion college reported gifts totaling 12 509 00 dollars. John W Moon of Muskegon left 10 009 00 dollars and W Scott Brown of Chicago left 2 500 00 dollars to the college.
The Ferrin Pros company elevator in Detroit burned, destroying the building and leaving between 5000 and 10000 dollars worth of beans in the structure. Water damaged a portion of the stored goods.
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