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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
3
Official paper of City and County. Daily issue every evening except Sunday. Semi weekly edition publishes 8 pages Tuesday and 12 pages Friday nights. Subscriptions 10 cents weekly by carrier, 3.60 yearly by mail. Circulation claims superiority over other Muscatine papers.
Washington Bureau The Marlborough Harold J Mahin in charge New York Office 140 Nassau Street La Coste & Maxwell in charge Chicago Office 948 Marquette Building Payne & Young in charge
The Journal lists agencies for lender convenience in Kecklerville Chayka grocery West Muscatine Sharrar grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn grocery End of street car track W C A Busch drug store Hershey avenue Extra papers available nightly at these locations Regular subscribers missed by carrier can collect papers at the agencies
Wording confirms monthly print and circulation totals for November 1903. Business Manager W. L. Lane swears the stated copies were printed and circulated, with an overall figure of 115,860.
Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and Georgia's Democratic committeeman, argues for Roosevelt’s Panama policy and against southern Democratic opposition. He says duty should drive policy over sentiment in recognizing Panama and condemns claims that ratifying the treaty equals surrender to rebellion or national dishonor. There you are.
Capt. J. A. T. Hull of Des Moines, a member of the Iowa delegation, argues there is no lasting opposition to Roosevelt. He notes past recall talk about Minister Conger and predicts Roosevelt will be nominated without opposition as Iowa sentiment strongly supports him.
The passage argues that Wall Street wields power and a Hawkeye delegate must report voting for Roosevelt decisively. It contends Roosevelt is as close to the people as Lincoln and warns against any group seeking his defeat, urging alignment with Roosevelt.
The Washington Press calls First District congressman Tom Hedge a small man but an electric dynamo for rural routes. He speaks little in the House yet hustles for mail routes, securing more for his district and county than any other member. He is praised as a doer of the word, not a coinier of vain phrases.
Marshalltown paper objects to the President's message length while the Dubuque Times argues the message serves to inform Congress of the union's state. If the people wish to read it, it's their choice, and lack of interest would signal stability. The Times says it would be unjust to shorten the message for newspaper headlines.
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues Iowa should end the era of makeshift dirt roads. It says years and money spent on dirt roads have produced little, asserting dirt roads belong to bygone days alongside sod houses and primitive farming, not modern infrastructure.
The Cedar Falls Record argues rural schools with few pupils block fair teacher pay. It says with six or fewer students directors resist higher salaries like $30, and consolidation to raise attendance could enable equitable wage adjustments.
The Vinton Eagle predicts a difficult path for the proposed state marshal law before it becomes law. It argues public sentiment opposes inquisitorial courts and that self government is harmed when enforcement relies on specially appointed officers.
An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion claims it provides the right kind of coat by building firm flesh and adding enough fat to meet nature's requirements, promoting bodily warmth. A sample is offered on request, with the address Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
In the Journal letter a Muscatine taxpayer urges selling or leasing the water works to a company to fund needed filters and extensions. With a $240,000 railroad debt and a five percent city indebtedness limit, the plan would grant a 15–20 year franchise and reserve a right to resume ownership. The aim is immediate relief and to free funds for future city ownership.
Grau's production of El Capitan comes to the Grand opera house on Monday December 28. The New York Broadway run drew record crowds and the company promises exclusive scenery and imported costumes. The company is noted as one of the finest traveling comic opera outfits.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a rising tendency in Iowa toward smaller families. It asserts that when living standards receive heightened attention, many Iowa parents strive to provide well for their children and prefer fewer offspring they can adequately support.
The Burlington Gazette warns that the Democratic party must watch its corners to prevent trusts and bloated bondholders from seizing the convention and forcing a compliant candidate into the front. The piece labels this a great danger facing the party at this moment.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette hopes Senators Allison and Dolliver Secretaries Wilson and Shaw and Governor Cummins will join the Iowa delegation to the Republican national convention. It says such a group would be the biggest advertisement Iowa has had for years at the event.
The Des Moines Capital argues Chicago governance shows municipal ownership lacks merit. It says intelligent investigation will reduce respect for ownership as the flaws become clear.
W T Spaeth presents A Run for Her Money a new musical comedy by Charles Horwitz at the Grand Opera House next Saturday night. The production is mounted with pretentious scenery and costumes and features top talent, promising a representative audience in the city.
The Keokuk Gate City quips that winter is expected in winter, arguing that the season’s purpose would be lost without cold weather. The remark frames seasonal norms with a touch of humor.
Mr J C Barton stages Our Goblins or Fun on the Rhine at the Grand Christmas Night with a sumptuous production. The piece, made famous by Nat Goodwin and Francis Wilson, showcases Barton's lavish staging and comic variety.
A notice warns that many cough syrups contain opiates causing constipation and potential danger for children. It states Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is safe, urging customers to choose it at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Muscatine Ia December 20 1903 a little girl eight years old writes to Santa Claus asking for golf gloves a go cart a corn popper to pop corn for trimming the tree and treats for mamma and papa she signs Hazel Rosenmuad and asks Santa not to forget them
Practical notes derive from kitchen experience and chemistry. The piece links how measurable reactions affect flavor texture and nutrition in everyday cooking. It emphasizes reproducible methods and scientific intuition for common kitchen tasks.
First Volume conducted by Side Ames Willis at the Marquette Building Chicago with all inquiries directed to them. All rights reserved by Banning Co Chicago.
The article traces medieval origins of Christmas dishes, noting freimenty and hackin as ancestors of plum pudding, discusses goose as the oldest fowl on record, and describes selecting and cooking a young versus old goose with tips on cleaning, stuffing, and tender preparation. It also mentions other European traditions and cautions to keep meals affordable to avoid post feast regrets.
A testimonial touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the natural remedy that rest and restores the stomach, prevents fermentation, and ends dyspepsia. The letter from Rev. J. R. Hoag of Wymore Nebraska describes relief from years of indigestion and heart trouble after using three boxes.
Instructions for roasting a goose with potato bread or rice stuffing. Includes preparation steps for stuffing, basting mixture, cooking times of about twenty minutes per pound, and a chestnut add in with liver and sausage mix. Also covers prune rice stuffing, garnish with chestnuts, and serving with brown gravy.
Thursday through Saturday meals list a festive holiday menu including breakfast with cream, sirloin steak, and fruit. Christmas dinner features oyster cocktail, sole, roasted goose, chestnut stuffing, plum pudding, and assorted desserts. Saturday includes goose croquettes and fried oysters.
Iowa Central offers round trip tickets to Portland on January 7 8 and 9 with return by January 31 at a single fare. Travel options include routes via St Paul and northern lines returning through Ogden Denver or the reverse. Optional return through San Francisco and Los Angeles available at a small added charge. See agents or contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn for details.
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