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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
3
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Listing shows G Logan Fee at 5 Market Street Chicago and LaCoste Maxwell at 38 Park Row.
This paper is on file at The Chicago Inter Ocean office at East Mon roe street Chicago where readers are welcomed to tour the magnificent building and view its mechanical arc scientific improvements tied to a great newspaper. A rare treat for those interested in the subject.
Result in Cuba favorable as Gen Palma and his Palma party win by a landslide. Maso party withdraws amid US influence accusations. provincial governors overwhelmingly Palma and the House of Representatives with fifty five Palmaites and eight Masoites. Palma’s pro concessions stance noted as promising for good relations with the United States. Estrada Palma, long-time US resident, praised for understanding Americana and Cuba interests.
Council Bluffs resident B F Stevick publishes a public notice stating his downfall from drinking and warns saloonkeepers not to sell him liquor. He mentions his divorce suit, promises to quit, and indicates he will sue saloon owners who serve him.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues women voting has not cleaned politics enough and suggests forming a vigilance committee in Denver to remove thieves and thugs. It questions disfranchising men and turning Arapaho County to coyotes and prairie dogs.
The Journal reports a Des Moines special correspondent will cover state and national legislation. The first letter is published today with more letters to follow and telegraph updates to keep readers informed on developments. Joseph E. Morcombe conduits the Des Moines correspondence with legislative history insight.
Mt Pleasant News reports political gossip that Hon Lewis Miles of Corydon may fail or be reelected as district attorney for the southern district of Iowa and M L Temple of Osceola may become the new district attorney. The resignation of H O Weaver from the Republican central committee is expected soon, with his appointment as internal revenue collector for the district possible.
Washington Jan 13 Iowa lawmakers preferring no change to the present district boundaries. Hepburn and Lacey oppose redistricting, arguing familiarity with constituents and local interests ensures better representation. Berry of Davenport arrives to press charges against Rock Island arsenal head Major Blunt for union discrimination.. Swaim reports Uruguay coinage changes. Frye optimistic on shipping bill to boost U.S. South American trade despite lack of direct transport links.
The Tribune Almanac for 1902 is praised for breadth and accuracy. It promises up to date facts on population, wars, government leaders, diplomacy, societies, laws, sporting records and pensions in a compact, handy edition selling for twenty five cents.
A humorous remark about a bent pin fails to land with the victim who remains unimpressed. The incident foregrounds the lack of humor in a tense moment.
In the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin excerpt a girl laments that none of the other girls admire her new dress while another notes its striking appearance as Jo turns to look. The exchange suggests social emphasis on fashion and peer response.
Dressmaker Kitty praises fitting, Edith calls it an artistic triumph. The exchange hints at a conversation about style and craft in a Boston setting.
Aerial tournament proposed for the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis may offer prizes not less than 200000. Sub committee including Knapp and Frank consult Langley and Chanate, aiming to select a chief of display and set rules. Sir Hiram Maxim shows interest, with plans for invitation. an aero static congress and extensive exhibit divisions are outlined. Secretary Stevens cites at least 100 entries from ten countries expected for the event.
The Beaumont Texas quarter section is described as the most valuable land globally due to its vast oil wells. Two years earlier it could have been acquired for about 30 dollars per acre. now its value is estimated at 409 million dollars.
An editor observes that no portrait of a man has appeared on a US coin nor a picture of a woman on stamps, arguing this fact explains why people lick stamps and squeeze coins.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St Louis will be a world’s fair opening May 1, 1903. It will cost at least $15,000,000 with Congress providing $5,000,000. The site is Forest Park, America’s second largest park, housing eleven main exposition buildings and a largest agricultural hall measuring 700 by 2,000 feet.
A fragment from Life quotes Mrs Von Blumer about a cook and a tense exchange over writing her a recommendation. The brief scene hints at household friction and judgment of a service provider.
A quip from Stray Stories contrasts romance with finance, noting that love serves as an excuse for marriage while money alone can justify it. The exchange features a chaperon questioning and a witty reply about practical motives in union.
Advertisement notes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if unsuccessful. E W Grove signature appears on each box and price is 25 cents.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month the Iowa Centre railway sells home seekers excursion tickets to Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip with a twenty one day final return limit. The Iowa Central routes the short line to the north northwest west south and southwest and places land seekers in rich farming belts of the western states. Full particulars and printed matter will be furnished by agents or Geo. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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