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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
3
The notice lists subscription rates for the Muscatine Journal in Muscatine Iowa. Daily year delivered by carrier is five dollars. Semi weekly Tuesdays and Saturdays payable in advance one dollar. Remittances should be made payable to Journal Printing Co. Muscatine Iowa.
A renewed push to adopt the metric system meets official support but uncertain popular acceptance. Writers call the masses skeptical, and while schools teach it, most pupils forget it after graduation. Proponents argue trade benefits, yet cultural inertia may delay widespread use for years.
Random notes describe Galveston families living in tents after a devastating storm and a Paris store employing 4 000 workers. Kitchen details reveal kettle sizes 100 to 500 quarts and 7 800 eggs used for omelets. Mark Twain is cited as the highest paid American writer who reportedly avoids politics.
The Cedar Rapids Gazelle notes the Titus amendment sparking chaos and solar wrecks, but suggests it may be salvageable. The Vinton Eagle calls for a guardian to shepherd future amendments, while others question Iowa's constitution necessity and usefulness.
New York and other cities send thousands of circular letters offering counterfeit money printed from stolen government plates. A Wapello citizen sent one to the treasury to aid exposure and justice. The department says such counterfeit schemes flood in daily and no plates were stolen from the engraving bureau.
The Burlington Gazette labels St. Clinton Herald as Democratic yet the critique notes inconsistency, comparing it to a boy claiming piety while not active in practice during summer. The opinion reflects partisan framing and media self-perception.
The Mississippi river is described as poised to become one of the world’s famed ship channels, with the era of improvement approaching and a call to press forward steadily.
The Des Moines Leader quotes Minister Wu implying some foreigners do not fully follow Christian precepts in China. Wu acknowledges Chinese may fall short of Confucian standards, reflecting a broad view on moral expectations.
The New York Journal mocks Nevada by noting a population decline of 3000 over ten years yet calls it populous with a store a blacksmith shop a watering trough two U S senators and bright prospects. It jokes exports were three potatoes crossed from state line to a California denouncer of sin and notes oddities like Carson Cross Roads as capital and a governor residing in Arizona.
The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia promptly and permanently after other preparations fail. It promises confidence in its efficacy and urges belief it will help the reader based on others' results.
William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids and Charles A Towne of Minnesota grew up dreaming of Congress. They were sworn in together and toured the Capitol, joking that they chose the wrong house as Towne began a Senate career with Smith congratulating him. Towne warned Smith he might outstay him if luck favors him.
Knoxville announces plans to establish a public library with initial book funds. A stereopticon lecture by Will E Sloan Ph D will raise proceeds for buying books, following a Monday night gathering and local contributor involvement.
The article notes a critic’s line about counting days lost as the Titus amendment debate shows no new flaws. A terse, opinionated quote marks a stalemate in the political discussion and a pause in legislative scrutiny.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes upcoming academic debating societies will explore a winter theme centered on the Titus amendment awaiting the coroner's jury report.
The Davenport Times asks if the critic of the Titus amendment is exhausted, suggesting debate over the amendment’s effectiveness and pace. The line questions the vigor and stamina of the critic involved in the scrutiny.
The column from the Bryan's Common ER section in the Chicago Tribune touts terms for subscribers and job work, jokes about William Jennings Bryan Jr, and solicits lecture arrangements. It notes the sale of photographs of the Democracy leaders and offers free marriage notices with cake, urging subscriptions now.
A tall stout man with a bundle of law papers walks the House corridor amid a crowd of congressmen and lobbyists. Representative Cromer of Indiana asks who he is, and the veteran doorkeeper confirms the guest as Tom Reed.
The article notes a shift from one typewriter and stenographer under Cleveland to 19 stenographers and 19 typewriters under McKinley. It states McKinley answered courteous letters, with each plea read by a secretary and briefed for the president when essential. The president receives thousands of letters weekly, about 1,000 daily.
A Mail Order Journal editorial urges advertisers to demand fixed circulation guarantees in contracts. It argues buyers should verify stated circulation and place proof burden on publishers to prevent inflated figures.
A vintage ad promotes Jell O as a new dessert pleasing the whole family with lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors available at grocers for 10 cents.
Cedar Falls youths in a learning program will form a junior city government. The mayor suggested electing a council with two members per ward and that he and the city clerk mentor them on alderman duties. The full city council structure and committees will be faithfully demonstrated.
A family question answered with Jell O dessert mix. Ready in two minutes with hot water and cooling. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
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