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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
3
The secretary of the treasury reports last fiscal year revenues exceeded expenditures by 91 million dollars. Receipts in 1902 fell by 14.99 million while outlays declined 38.78 million, leaving the cash balance up 33.78 million and a growing surplus. Congress is urged to consider further revenue reductions.
The Iowa City Press argues for a genuine law restricting saloon latitude, rejecting licenses that permit wrongdoing. It cites moral principles from Holy Writ and the golden rule, warning against laws that enable drunkenness or harm through saloon business. It calls for a new statute aligned with ethical standards.
Council Bluffs reports that Omaha street railway lines and the Council Bluffs system with over 200 miles of trackage have consolidated under one head. Frank Murphy, president of the Omaha system, becomes the new president. The company is capitalized at six million dollars.
Washington report outlines Iowa contenders for a small omnibus public building bill with Judge Connor favored for Webster City and Council Bluffs, Rumple defending Muscatine, and Wade at risk as party lines shift in Congress.
Dr Edward B Clements wins a seat in the Macon Missouri legislature marking the first Republican victory in the county since 1868. The election result notes Clements as the selector for Macon county.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes varied reception of Roosevelt's annual message across Iowa. Des Moines News criticizes him for deferring to the Iowa governor. Sioux City Tribune calls the message "negative" and questions his courage. Editors discuss the Iowa idea and Dingley law implications, urging bolder action.
Eli Hyman a Jew from Toronto begged for admission to a hospital and died after securing entry. The incident reflects hardships facing the poor and questions surrounding admission practices in the city.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs for weak lung or sensitive throat cases. It asserts the product drives out coughs colds and bronchitis and keeps them away. The ad invites readers to try a sample and lists Scott & Bowne in New York.
The general hospital here on Saturday, is dead. An examination of his clothing found a script worth $31,000. Other papers showed him to be worth $100,000. For twenty years he slept in sheds and stables. He sold papers and begged. His heirs are his wife and daughter, living, it is thought, in San Francisco.
Representatives of major eastern fire insurers met at the Irving house to establish a stamping agency ensuring all policies pass for the Bennet rate. A manager will run the agency from Des Moines, with local agents reportedly forfeit ing $25 to show adherence. The move pressures smaller independents and favors stronger firms after recent heavy fires strained weaker companies.
The ad claims many suffer dyspepsia without pain and misdescribe symptoms as a restless nervous state. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a specific that digests food, rests the stomach, nourishes nerves, and restores energy, promising broad health benefits.
State organizer for the American Federation reports 93 new unions formed in Iowa since the last federation meeting six months ago. Unions span towns including Sioux City 83 and Cedar Rapids 19 with numerous groups in Clinton Marshalltown Muscatine and more as Menton notes growing interest nationwide.
The article narrates Samuel as a unifying national figure during Israel’s crisis, restoring worship at Mizpah after a reform. It links personal piety to public renewal, describes the symbolic water-dropped confession, and depicts a victorious battle against the Philistines followed by a commemorative memorial stone. It closes with a reflection on steadfast Christian life and moral reform as the basis for societal revival.
Davenport veteran A C Fulton, aged 92, has published a memoir detailing his life and Davenport’s growth. He describes early work in New Orleans, service in the Mexican War, and his role in founding Davenport’s first flour mill and its 1854 railroad, plus later lines toward Cedar Rapids. He notes Muscatine fears over smart business rivals and the M M railroad grant bill passage.
A remark notes that Mr Fulton’s book is not for sale but printed to circulate among friends and is described as quite interesting reading.
The Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets for homeseekers on the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903. Fare is one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
It may face a strong challenge from newly found phosphate deposits on Ocean island northeast of the Solomon islands, which appear to surpass both Florida and Christmas island phosphate in quality.
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