Staple Grocery Lines Prices Hold for Shoppers
Local grocer asserts steady prices and loyal patronage as staples remain affordable. The note emphasizes consistent value and dependable service for daily buying.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
3
Local grocer asserts steady prices and loyal patronage as staples remain affordable. The note emphasizes consistent value and dependable service for daily buying.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway promotes daylight travel both directions through the Rockies and Sierra Nevada with dining car service and buffet library cars. It offers low rate personally conducted tours to San Francisco and Los Angeles leaving Chicago on Thursdays and Tuesdays via Southern Improved Tourist Cars. A population booklet of U.S. cities 25,000+ from 1900 census is available by mail.
Announcement of second class mail status for the Journal Printing Co. in Muscatine Iowa. Rates listed include Daily at annual subscription delivered by carrier collected weekly and Semi-Weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Remittances to be sent by draft express or money order payable to Journal Printing Co.
eminent physicians challenge cattle tuberculosis tests calling the scare absurd and many say diseased milk never caused human TB Dr D E Salmon once advocated repeal of test laws New York Health Board suggested repeal over a year ago German physician notes over 90 percent of children carry TB germs Affects farmers who may lose or save cattle amid ongoing scientific debate
The article notes Pope Leo XIII plans a twentieth century encyclical addressing Christian democracy. It signals a decisive internal church struggle to curb currents seen as socialist or communist. Europe especially Germany awaits the document, while America speaks less on the issue.
The San ta Fe telegraphers strike collapsed, driven by sympathy for New Mexico division workers and weak initial motives. Once the trivial basis of the first move became known, most strikers withdrew, eroding support.
A special train consisting of an engine and single car traveled from Omaha to Billings, Montana, covering 893 miles. The train left at 1 47 p m on December 13 and arrived at 6 48 the following morning, averaging just under 52 miles per hour without time-loss deductions.
Minnesota election results reveal Charles W. McKinley leading with a 77 560 plurality while Capt Van Sant trails by 2 254 for governor. Lieu tenant governor winner's margin is 43 084 and all state officers exceed 50 000. The piece notes widespread recounting and scratching in the state.
Young Rockefeller establishes a ranch in Western Kansas to raise fast horses. He notes the region is well suited to shaping the animals with wind and bone, and the Globe-Democrat reports that Rockefeller believes the two minute horse is near.
Paul Morton, second vice president of the Santa Fe road, argues in Independent that the transportation business must move toward one of three paths: legalized pooling, concentration of ownership, or government control. He cites implications for the country and the industry.
The Clinton Herald replies to criticism of the Marion Register saying it will speak its mind on several issues. It notes the publication's independence and recalls the Indian who stood so straight he leaned backwards.
France pays merchant ship subsidies totaling about 8 million dollars annually. With protection removed, our commercial shipping cannot compete against foreign support and has nearly vanished from the seas.
A Washington Post note says Mr. Hanna is not an orator, simply stating his views. The Louisville paper questions theater as essential for educated youth. The piece shifts to Mark Twain, praising his global popularity, noting his financial ethics and return from his worldwide lecture tour to pay off debts, restoring American pride.
The Des Moines Leader praises Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain for a long-awaited return to his Hartford home. The piece notes his age sixty five and urges one final nationwide tour before settling, calling him Americas greatest author and renowned humorist.
A commentary on John Hay portraying him as understated and non ostentatious. A Washington observer notes a reform minded visitor criticizing a mustached white coachman while Hay remains unbothered by attire or appearances. Correspondents highlight Hay as the epitome of minimal personal display.
A national push seeks a half cent coin for easy making change in 12 cent purchases. The document from heads of major department stores urges government action to adopt the coin, amid evolving methods of improvement over time. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a trusted remedy credited with numerous health benefits.
Railroads discuss pension steps with Rock Island earnings expected to yield 10 percent on capital stock. Chicago & Northwestern announces age based pensions for 65 to 69 with 30 years service and for 70 with 30 years, plus a policy to retire at 35. President Hughitt cites aims of employment permanence and loyalty while noting broader adoption by major lines.
The Denver Republic portrays William Jennings Bryan in a cluttered office setting for The Commoner a weekly dissent journal. Bryan sits amid a wall bulletin a bare desk shelves and a cat nearby as he contemplates topics to write about.
A San Francisco businessman sues Wells Fargo for 5 cents claiming it was the bank’s duty to provide the revenue stamp on a shipping receipt. He calls the suit a test case and seeks payment of the small sum.
Of 6 753 Finns arriving last year only seventeen were sent back, sixty two could not read or write, and fourteen were deemed likely to become public charges.
The health authorities report a one third drop in consumption deaths in Philadelphia, attributing the improvement to seventeen years of continuous battle against the disease.
The Chicago post office reports more than seven million dollars of business in a year, with a gain near one million from the previous year. The milestone underscores growing mail traffic and revenue across the city.
The remark notes Mr Bryan has failed to read proofs correctly and will need a proof reader.
Dialog highlights a humorous exchange where a host presents a game pie to Mr Brigson who praises it modestly. Brigson expresses appreciation but notes the pie is abundant though not refined.
A Paris and New York based advert promotes Dr. Pinaud Sup’t Charcot Sanitarium claiming to cure morphine and all drug habits using advanced methods. It cites Prof Charcot as a greatest specialist and urges readers to send for the sanitarium and home treatment plan.
Train timetable effective June 10 1900 for Davenport Iowa to Clinton Dixon Sterling and Chicago with connections to Omaha Denver Madison Rockford and Denver. Daily service with No 1 3 4 5 schedules and special Sunday exceptions. notes by L F Berry General Passenger Agent.
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