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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
3
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Passenger department issued a pamphlet listing populations of all U S cities with 25000 or more in the 1900 census. A copy can be obtained by sending one’s address and a two cent postage stamp to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago.
Published by John Mahin & Son. Journal Punting Co. Muscatine Iowa lists subscription terms for daily and semi weekly delivery, with annual rate and payment methods. Includes postal office details and contact number for orders.
The Cedar Rapids Republican accuses the Muscatine Journal of failing to base its critique on fact. It cites treasurers and auditors reports showing rising state costs, inmate numbers, and debt, arguing that mulct law enforcement is not as strong as claimed and that true temperance would rise with strict enforcement. A reader letter defends the Journal by presenting data on expenses and institutional growth.
A Cedar Rapids reader denounces saloons and the golden cure law, arguing they cause crime and memory loss yet dodge accountability. The writer cites violent incidents, voter fraud, and ineffective enforcement, urging widespread responsibility and prohibition over mulct cures.
In 1899 Andrew Carnegie donated 5 million dollars to libraries and allied institutions. Last year he contributed 3.09 million dollars excluding the Pittsburg institute. He has founded 67 libraries in the United States 17 in Scotland and several in England and Ireland. He aims to be remembered as someone who helped others to help themselves.
Senator Foraker replies to ex President Harri son on Porto Rico policy noting the island legislature is in session and no member has moved to repeal or alter the tax system imposed by Congress. He denies that the Porto Rican policy departs from correct principles.
The weekly papers charge 1.50 per year and semi weekly 2. The dollar a year country paper cannot profit. Publishers with bank accounts or large advertising support may endure. others will starve.
The article notes that the war in South Africa has killed 40,000 men and cost Great Britain 500 million nine hundred dollars.
Twenty six states will have republican governors this year, eighteen democratic and one populist.
A Crawfordsville grand jury returns indictments against 50 persons for selling votes amid a broader Indiana probe. The state law disenfranchises those convicted, though some say it bans selling but not buying votes, prompting calls for full enforcement.
Sage criticizes Mr. Cudahy for yielding to kidnapper demands while Cedar Rapids Republicans argue his stance crosses duties. He cites Sage foreclosing his brother’s farm mortgage as a contrast to generosity, asserting this reflects heart not taste in public affairs.
The Philadelphia Press notes William J. Bryan's earnings after the 1896 nomination, including lectures at $1000 per hour, a lucrative book, and plans for a weekly journal. It claims he may outperform McKinley financially and will build a publishing venture with rapid subscriptions and backing from Democratic groups.
Thirty thousand women spend their lives steering canal boats in southern and midland England. The queen of Holland has a vast fortune and will settle 20,000,000 marks on her future husband.
An officer tall and lean, six feet, explains to Frederick Palmer why General Fukushima of Japanese forces in China endures so well. He says Fukushima’s heart pumps blood only half as far, comparing stamina to supplying water to a two story vs a four story building.
Professor James of the University of Chicago spent twenty years seeking a fully authenticated death from snake bite. Previous cases proved unfounded or based on insufficient evidence until a Georgia snake charmer died from a diamond rattler bite with adequate proof from the attending physician.
General Cronje and about 2000 Boers at St. Helena deny that their country is subjugated by Britain and refuse to buy freedom with allegiance oats. Despite scurvy and misery, their resolve remains firm, suggesting England may still seek terms.
Postmaster General Smith argues in his annual report for rural free delivery to cover about 52 million of 77 million Americans. The plan would be funded mainly by reforming pound rates and by savings from discontinued offices, with England’s system as a model and broad regional coverage as the goal.
Excursions run on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through June 18 1901. For full territory rates and details contact ticket agents Town Central Railway or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Leave Buffalo at 8 90 p m and arrive via Lehigh Valley Railroad. Luxurious sleeping cars featured on the Exposition Express with comfortable accommodations and steady schedule.
Illinois Central Railroad Company calls a special meeting of stockholders in Chicago on January 26 1901 at 11 a m. Registered holders may receive free travel tickets to Chicago and return for the four days before and after the meeting with proper countersign. Transfer books close December 20 1990 at 3 p m and reopen January 7 1901. A G Hackstaff Secretary.
The czar has conferred honors on attending physicians. Dr Hirsch, renowned surgeon, receives the order of Alexander Newski. Professor Popoff is named czar’s body physician and Dr. Tichokonoff becomes honorary medical adviser.
An Atchison man awoke with a terrible headache after a night of carousal. He reached for a hand mirror to check his look but grabbed a hair brush instead, thinking it was the mirror.
A lighthearted ad for Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets promises to break up a bad cold during sleep. It states no cure, no pay and lists J. J. Havercamp as the seller at a price of 25 cents.
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