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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
3
John Mahin editor and J M Beck managing editor lead Muscatine daily paper with Lee Syndicate. Rates show mail subscriptions yearly at 10 dollars, six months 5 dollars, monthly 2 dollars. Semi weekly and other terms listed. Circulation claim states dominance over other Muscatine papers.
The Journal announces agencies in Keckierville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale at these locations every night for missed subscribers.
The ministerial association of Salt Lake City adopts resolutions opposing Apostle Reed Smoot’s senate bid not for polygamy but for his apostleship. They warn a strict Edmunds Tucker law would exile or jail Mormon leaders within a year, and urge Utah’s image suffer from electing Smoot despite eastern sentiment.
The Clinton Herald criticizes A C Rankin for promoting state marshals to enforce Iowa liquor laws. It argues such officials do not threaten personal or political rights and asks how rights could exist outside the framework of law.
A three column ad in the Chicago Record-Herald claims a New Orleans horse racing agency earned 390 percent dividend in four days. The piece is cited as a blatant swindle and the paper is urged to be prosecuted under anti lottery laws for publishing such schemes.
Des Moines Capital prints side by side expressions of Governor Cummins in favor of foreign competition with produces in this country and contrary expressions from President Roosevelt in his final message. Comment unnecessary.
An opinion column decries attacks on prosperity and trust as a proxy for hostile democratic statesmanship, framing protection as essential to prosperity and warning that undermining it endangers governance.
An Australian reader, W C Wockner, endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent cure for a two month severe cough. He writes that the remedy is sold by all druggists and recommends it to others, praising it as a trusted treatment from a respected resident.
Washington reports from December 23 note most Iowa lawmakers stay in the capital over the holiday recess. Senators Allison and Dolliver remain in or near Washington. Representatives Connor Smith Hedge Lacey stay Iowa or travel. Hull and Haugen stay active elsewhere. Post Office money order business hits record levels, with Chicago and New York shipments cited and large sums sent abroad.
A colossal 15 416 square foot advertising sign spans two eleven story buildings at Broadway and Spring Street. The painted image of Sunny Jim stands 112 feet 6 inches tall with oversized features and props. The sign promotes force and a newspaper subscription offer from The Daily and Sunday Tribune.
The New York Daily Tribune is commended by John W. Griggs for its prosperity and quality. It aims to improve with each issue, upholds republican principles, and seeks fearless, fair treatment while avoiding sensationalism.
A classic 19th century sales note promoting Stuarts Catarrh Tablets. It lists catarrh as inflammation of mucous membranes anywhere and claims rapid relief from nasal throat bronchial stomach and internal organ catarrh. The remedy ingredients include Blood root and red gum and priced at 5 cents per package.
A promotional note assures users they will not contract cocaine or morphine habits from a catarrh cure. The claim highlights evident results from the first day of use.
Sac Sun notes The Des Moines News faces a state case accusing it of publishing obscene advertising matter. The commentary argues the newspaper has been a major offender but not uniquely so, and suggests the suit could illuminate the law and yield benefits.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican editor condemns criticisms of Governor Cummins tariff discussion as personal assaults. He argues the governor started the tariff talk and is a broad leader, deserving principled debate rather than ad hominem attacks.
The Mt. Pleasant News misreports Hon. C. A. Carpenter as a congress candidate to replace Mr. Hedge. It states Carpenter has no ambitions in that direction. Hon. F. M. Mossberry is favored for Louisa county’s 1904 seat, with John E. Craig or another strong Democrat expected to oppose.
The Muscatine Journal trade edition highlights Muscatine as the leading city in the pearl button industry. In 1902 factories valued at 1.5 million dollars, with 500000 invested and 1957 workers employed, paid 737774 dollars in wages. Shells used reached 18000 tons and finished buttons totaled 2 750 000 gross.
Iowa state Labor Commissioner announces plan to pursue all factory owners who fail to provide required safety appliances. He emphasizes a more active campaign to enforce safety laws.
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill, New York, feared pains would worsen and miss a party. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a friend's suggestion and says two doses cured him and let him enjoy the event. The remedy is sold by all druggists.
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets for continuous passage to any point within 200 miles of selling station at one way fare and a third. Sales on Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 with final return by Jan 2. teachers and students may return by Jan 8. Inquiries to local Iowa Central ticket agents.
Enjoy speed and comfort on Lehigh Valley routes to New York or Philadelphia with luxuriously furnished vestibuled sleeping parlor and day coach cars. Dining cars offer a la carte service. Through tickets to New York and Philadelphia allow stopovers at Niagara Falls.
A Louisa county summary from deputy auditor Frank Ives lists population 13,516 and railroad, telegraph, telephone, and express lines totaling 282.50 miles. It details company lines, taxes collected in 1902 amounting to 123,653.71, and notes on farm activity as snow melts and corn husking begins. Millard Hicklin returns home from Burlington to holiday break.
Fort Dodge contracts for 70000 dollars of asphalt paving with work to begin next March. A Manilla man died from gas asphyxiation after being found unconscious in Omaha. Waverly clothing dealer A B Ahrens fails with liabilities of 16860 and assets under 10000. A Rock Island rail laborers fight near Centerville injures three badly and one fatally. W F Main retires from two Iowa City firms with about 300000 dollars in property changing hands. Electric railway project from Belle Plaine through Vinton to Independence surveyed. cars hoped within a year. Butler county saloon petition falls short of signatures. Oil near Grant City in Sac county proves 80 percent pure. 6000 acres leased to a Des Moines syndicate led by ex State Auditor Dobson. George W Bailey, once known as Tank Kee, dies in Omaha. Chester Crull files voluntary bankruptcy in Keokuk federal court with liabilities 1872.75 and assets 4521, exemptions 4150. Artesian water in Keokuk natatorium well shows weak flow. drilling down about 700 feet as construction continues.
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