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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
3
A hospital specialist claims Dr Holtins Rheumatic Remedy cures all forms of rheumatism and related ailments by removing uric acid from the system. The ad urges readers to insist on the original remedy and lists Havercamp's Pharmacy and Wm C A Busch in Muscatine as local druggists.
The item notes that it was entered at the Muscatine Iowa post office as second class matter, indicating its mailing status and archival handling.
Daily per year delivered by carrier, collected weekly. Semi weekly Tuesdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Order by postal card or telephone. All remittances by draft, express or money order payable to Journal Printing Co. Muscatine Iowa.
A Muscatine Journal editorial debate rebutts a Clinton Herald critique of liquor crime links. It notes Iowa Warren county has few saloons yet a sizable crime history and argues social conditions, not drinking alone, drive crime while contrasting murder counts and court sentences across counties.
Washington report notes Hon. W. P. Hepburn of Iowa, a strong advocate for the Nicaraguan canal bill, failing to secure action this session as Panama supporters gain influence. He also pushed a Pacific cable measure but gains little traction, with no cable bill likely this session.
The Des Moines Capital notes that Mr. Cummins is poor, a factor making a bid unlikely in the coming gubernatorial contest. It cites financial constraints as a potential hurdle in pursuing state leadership.
The Capital notes the candidate’s financial loss from his long campaign for the senate, stating it stems from time away from his profession as the cost of public service.
The Chicago Record reports the House rivers and harbors committee agreed to grant 200000 dollars for a survey and cost estimates of a deep waterway from Chicago to the Mississippi. The funds will gather preliminary data to assess commerce benefits and guide potential construction.
W. J. Bryan will address an Omaha audience January 7 on the future of the Democratic party. The remark is part of a running attack claiming the party has no future and is all past.
A compilation of Iowa editorials comments: Joe Trigg mocks Titus the Cretan bishop as uncircumcised while urging skepticism of a Des Moines trip by lawmakers. Marion Register supports restoring American commerce but warns against a ship subsidy bill. The Clinton Herald cautions against subsidy legislation while affirming prudent congressional action.
West Branch reports a clean crime record with no intoxication arrests in years and minimal alcohol issues. The town highlights its lack of a jail and claims no legally sold liquor within its protection, contrasting county peers in Cedar County. Columbus Junction Gazette notes Gottlieb Stoker of Muscatine visiting with G. F. Kern and their outing in Wapello.
Minneapolis Tribune notes Mr. Bryan announces establishment of a weekly Lincoln newspaper to advocate the Kansas City platform principles. The piece suggests his presidential chances would fade if not elected already.
The excerpt contemplates J Sterling Morton and William Jennings Bryan each starting a newspaper. It notes the potential for mischief and grievance as Bryan gains a platform to promote himself, while Morton’s Lincoln connection fuels speculation about their editorial rivalry.
The All American Shooting team to tour Europe and Australia for eighteen months will include two Iowans, C. W. Budd of Des Moines and Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake. The group, largely funded by major US gun makers, aims to prove American-made weapons surpass foreign products.
The Under Clerk of the House takes responsibility for omitting the Titus amendment from the house journal. The editor of the Orage News disclaims fault, noting the writer was the clerk under Mr. Bowen and calling the error a serious yet fortunate blunder in a series of mistakes by lawmakers.
The Muscatine Journal issues its annual trade review edition, a 34 page issue highlighting Muscatine and Louisa counties with detailed write ups. Editor John Mahin guides coverage, noting a notable illustration of a chapel in Greenwood cemetery funded by an anonymous Muscatine citizen.
A movement favors a one half cent coin for U S change with a petition from department store leaders. The ad touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation indigestion and other ailments and urges buyers to ensure the genuine product with the Private Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck.
The Illinois Central Railroad issues a new illustrated folder titled Hammond Louisiana as a Winter Resort describing winter attractions. It promotes north side society and superior hotel and boarding house facilities at moderate rates with artesian water and unmatched climate. Copies mailed free by J F Merry assistant general passenger agent.
An advertisement for Rector pile remedy claims a cure for piles with a pile pipe free in each package and a c positive written guarantee. It promises no cure no pay and offers 50 samples free.
Bert M. Bills of Vinton held a ticket that drew the $40,000 Pierce mansion in Sioux City after paying $1. Drake University will not hold a debate this season with any other college. Grinnell refused to debate Drake leaving the school without an opponent. A Davenport liquor seller was arrested in Washington for selling liquor to five boys in Fairfield, the first Jefferson county arrest under the new act forbidding soliciting liquor orders.
Mistletoe is scarce in Muscatine and across the region as floods in Alabama and Texas disrupt harvests. Dealers report rising prices with Chicago and New York sprigs selling at about 25 cents. Holly from Delaware may become the season’s favorite, while evergreen displays fill commission warehouses in festive green.
The Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets at one and one third fare for round trips to all Western Passenger Association points within 200 miles. Sale dates are Dec 22 23 24 25 31 1900 and Jan 1 1881. Tickets valid for return through Jan 2 1901. Inquiries to ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
Dialogue shows a father threatening punishment to Tommy and the boy hoping for candy afterward, revealing a tense moment about discipline and reward. The exchange underscores parental discipline tactics and a child’s longing for sweets as motivation.
Large type edition with gilt top 12 full page illustrations cloth cover in blue white and gold boxed priced 1.00 Illustrated by C M Sheldon portrays Western college life and wartime expansion themes urging reader interest in the subjects of expansion and army canteen during the Spanish American War era.
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