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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
4
A Des Moines Democratic Leader writes a leading editorial praising Cummins and his loyalty to the Republican party while denying any aid to Democrats. The piece is highlighted as a wonderful paper at times.
Senator Kyle of South Dakota, elected as an independent with Populist and Republican aid after a long contest, now leans Republican in backing the gold standard measure in Congress. No regrets yet from Republicans on his election coalition.
Editor of the Clinton Herald, Republican nominee for Representative, dismisses claims Gear Republicans betrayed the ticket. He asserts local Gear Republicans loyally backed the entire slate and valued Cummins, while Brant’s stance marks a public support split in the county.
The Gate City contrasts Iowa’s front foot tax with a newer Illinois inspired method that taxes each lot by its actual benefit. It notes courts will decide which is more equitable as conditions change and urges calm while awaiting rulings.
Carroll Herald says counties cut costs over care for the insane, blaming the public for demanding cheap work. Sioux City Journal notes unfavorable spin on Cummins candidacy amid party and press opposition. State Register recalls Lawton shooting and criticizes White and others as traitors, asking how they sleep. Keokuk Gate City joins old fashioned voices urging Iowa to act.
An editorial laments the prolonged fight over John H. Gear’s re election, arguing the Senatorial race was trivial versus Iowa's real duties. It warns future generations may forget the outcome while Iowa’s continued prosperity and regional role remain constants.
At the Shelby Norman Woman's Relief Corps No. 122 meeting, Mrs. B A Detwiler presided as mistress of ceremonies for the officer installation. New officers include Clara E Batterson president Louise Mark senior vice president Ella Coe junior vice president Barbara Detwiler secretary Sara Fox treasurer S H Parvin chaplain Sarah Greeley conductor Georgia Warren recorder Katie Landis assistant guard Josephine Ames color bearers Adda Barnard Mary Eade Madge Whitmore Ella Meer dink pianist Carrie Terry. Batterson then summarized the year’s activities noting membership 126 with seven deaths and seven transfers, nine initiations, and financials totaling 686.79 in expenditures after receipts of 302.93 for the period ending January 1 1899.
The year’s cash outlays totaled 112.59 for relief and 172.70 for other expenses including per capita tax over 55. The group logged 427 sick visits aided by flowers meals and material support. Contributions from citizens funded sustenance fuel and a Soldiers Home box. They honored fallen comrades with caskets draped in Old Glory and supported sisters Evans and Vennick. Patriotic education and community events marked Washington’s birthday trolley day and memorial services.
On May 29 the group gathered at the court house and made over 200 evergreen wreaths and as many bouquets for Decoration Day graves of veterans. The Woman's Relief Corps aided the Grand Army of the Republic, noting increasing duties as veterans decline. They highlighted social fundraisers, a February 22 ten-cent social, March 9 public 25-cent supper, July 25 band concert and river excursion, and a September 30 cake sale. The corps met monthly for profitable gatherings and reported a strong district convention in West Liberty on October 19. Clara E. Batterson presents a year of diligent work, thanking the members and promising continued effort for Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty. The session ended with refreshments.
C. C. Barclay argues for thoroughbred breeding and meticulous feeding to improve milk and meat output. He details strategic cow and calf management, emphasizes selecting superior dams, and urges finishing steers locally to capture high market prices. He computes potential county gains from improved production and stresses year‑round care, fodder quality, and pedigree driven by skilled breeding.
Walcott in Scott county raises 200 to aid Boer cause. Jens P Jensen and wife of Extra die and are hurt after a buggy runaway. Ottumwa druggist Arthur Gephart files for bankruptcy with assets 16766.29 and liabilities 10957.32. Iowa county saloon nuisances face abatement petition. Bremer county rural routes abandoned. contractor sublets then sub pulled out amid losses. Several small post offices closing trigger irregular mail delivery.
Lansing Jan 8 After seven weeks the Ingham county grand jury investigating charges of official corruption in state offices was discharged at noon Saturday. The result is the indictment of 11 persons, nine of whom hold or recently held state offices. Indicted include Edgar J. Adams speaker of the house and nine others for bribery, fraud or embezzlement. The batch includes state officials William A. French D. Judson Hammond Fred A. Maynard Arthur F. Marsh Eli R. Sutton and Will L. White plus J H Brown of Battle Creek and others implicated in military supply frauds. Court to arraign today with one unnamed defendant.
The Pittsburg News notes the average minister salary in the country is a little over $470. It argues this helps explain why many young men choose careers as railroad magnates and trust leaders over the ministry.
A reflective piece argues that some men think integrity in daily trade clashes with prosperity. It contrasts ethical conduct with fierce competition, suggesting reputational gains may outsize short term wins and urging principled leadership.
H J Toner Co brokers with H E McKay as manager report from Muscatine office a Chicago markets dispatch dated January 8 1900 detailing market conditions and broker activity in the trading day.
Muscatine Iowa January reports show wood at 4.00 to 4.50 per cord, lime cement coal ranges, flour at 1.05 per sack, corn price 26 24 14 cents, oats 20 cents to 27 cents, hay $8 to $9, hogs 3.50 to 3.75, cattle around 3.50, butter 15 to 20 cents, eggs 20 cents, lemons 25 to 35 cents per dozen, bananas 1.25 to 2.00 per bunch, nails 3.50 to 3.75, lumber up to 22 per board, meats ham 12 1/4 cents, lard 6 1/4 to 8 1/3 cents. Market appears steady with some fluctuations.
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