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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
3
The sample lists the Muscatine Daily Journal and Nesui Weekly Journal with editors and staff, notes their official status, and outlines subscription terms and distribution claims, including city and county prominence and regional addresses for representatives.
The Journal lists agencies in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery near the end of the street car track. Extra copies will be on sale nightly at these locations for missed subscribers.
A Creston saloon keeper, confessing he took money to help poor families, deposits 100 to the ladies benevolent society. He claims compliance with the mulci law and would shut his doors if found guilty. The piece denounces legalized酒 sales as fostering poverty and reliance on charities.
A letter condemns a whisky brand advertised with "That's All!" noting the distillery dates to 1823 and arguing that liquor causes untold misery over eighty years and future harms. The writer questions Chicago newspapers like the Chicago Record-Herald for running such ads and cites a December 4 advertisement as an example.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald cites Des Moines correspondents urging a reading of Governor Cummins on the president's message. It notes Roosevelt backing Speaker Henderson over the Iowa platform and distinguishes regulation of trusts from tariff revision.
The Sioux City Tribune calls attention to a curious coincidence linking Dewey's Caribbean deployment with a naval force three times the combined English and German fleets. The remark highlights perceived strategic implications and questions the decision.
The Albia Union declares money invested in Iowa lands superior to investments in the sand hills to the west the jungles to the south or the frozen north. It asserts Iowa farms and farmers cannot be beaten in the world.
Fragmentary quote from a Chicago American piece shows a jokey exchange about a nickname and a possible mispronunciation. The text is incomplete and lacks identifiable people or a clear event or setting.
A witty quip about preventing fish smell with a morbid punch line. London King is credited with the sharp retort suggesting cutting off noses as a grotesque solution.
Washington dispatch outlines the senate fight over the omnibus statehood bill with Iowa Republicans Allison and Dolliver aligned against the majority. Democrats and Quay’s faction push for rapid passage. Speculation on delaying tactics and possible compromise to admit Arizona and New Mexico as one state, plus clashes involving Tillman and Allison over other measures.
May Manton offers a detailed pattern for a full skirted maid's apron with a generous bib. The design features cambric fabric with embroidery trim and options in muslin longcloth nainsook or lawn. The skirt is straight and gathered at the waist, joined to a belt with a wide hem and decorative tucks.
The description outlines a bib with rounded top and revers joined to a belt, straps passing over boulders and crossing at the back. Front jointing and sash ends tie at the center back. Medium size needs 3% yards 36 inch wide fabric plus 2 yards embroidery and 2 yards insertion. Pattern 4298 includes small, medium, and other sizes.
The passage warns that weak digestion poisons the body and harms health. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as safe, effective relief, citing testimonials from users across the United States and urging trial at 50 cents a box.
The Nickel Plate Road will sell Christmas and New Year travel tickets at a fare and a third, giving patrons a discounted rate for holiday travel. The offer targets holiday travelers seeking economical rail transport during the season.
Round trip to all points on their line from December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1993 with return limit including January 2 1903. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points. Chicago passenger station Harrison street and Fifth avenue. For further information address John Y Calahan general agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
Traveler's Guide lists C. R. I. & P. Railroad routes from Omaha to St Paul, Chicago, and Denver with trains 12, 8, 86, 30, 15, 16, 29, 7, 29, and through services to Kansas City, El Paso, City of Mexico, California. Timetables show departure and arrival times, and the Wilton branch schedule between Muscatine and Wilton with daily service except Sunday and sleeping car reservations via Rock Island Ticket offices.
Passenger service of the Old B C R N Railway leaves for Montezuma daily except Sunday. Arrival from Montezuma and service details show coach and pricing notes. Agent listed as C M Gould.
Train No 1 from Wapello to Burlington and Peoria with connections to Monmouth local stations. Train No 3 to Burlington with westbound connections and calls at Oskaloosa Grinnell Marshalltown Mason City Minneapolis St Paul. Saturday Muscatine to Muscatine connection. Monday Muscatine to Elrick Junction then Iowa Central to Peoria Monmouth and locals. Charlies Howard, General Agent.
IOWA CENTRAL lists daily and Sunday train times for Elrick Junction northbound and southbound services including No. 3 St. Paul Express and No. 4 Peoria Express with several freight and Mall trains. Coupon tickets cover United States Canada and Mexico. contact A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis or G. L. Beevers at Firick Junction Iowa for rates and folders.
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