Rail schedules center Muscatine to Montezuma and Evans
Railroad timetable lists outbound and inbound trains from Muscatine to Montezuma and Evans with times for passenger and freight services. It details routes east toward Chicago and Denver via Kansas City or St. Joseph and notes branch timing between Muscatine and Wilton with daily and Sunday exceptions.
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Chicago
Denver
Kans City
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Evans
Washington
A.m P.m. P
Clinton
Harrison St
Camanche
Folletts
Princeton
le Clair O
Tile Works
Valley City
Gilbert
Davenport
Rock Island
Muscatine N. and S. Railroad Time Table
Muscatine N and S Railroad timetable notes connections with Burlington and Cedar Rapids and Northern for Burlington and south, and from Burlington to Muscatine with Iowa Central points east west and north. R. M. Darley, General Passenger Agent.
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Burlington
Muscatine
Iowa Central
R. M. Darley
New Rock Island Davenport Clinton Railroad Timetable
The timetable shows the Rock Island to Davenport to Clinton line with improved facilities for Muscatine residents. It details trains going south as part of the new railroad opening already announced in these columns.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Clinton
Muscatine
Muscatine Journal Subscription Rates Notice
Muscatine Journal announces subscription rates by mail and carrier. Rates shown: 2.00 per year, payable in advance, with delivery Tuesdays Thursdays or Saturdays and payments via mail, express, or money order to JOURNAL PRINTING Co. Muscatine.
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Journal
Journal Printing Co
Muscatine
Expansion the Issue Promises Broad Growth in 1902
The piece argues Republicans will force expansion to eclipse free silver and trusts. It notes U S gains in territory and trade, China treaty rights, and a shift toward open markets. It forecasts census reports ready by 1902 focusing on population, manufacturing, and agriculture with population estimates around 77 million.
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Bryan
United States
England
France
Germany
Russia
China
Congress
America
Mulhall
Merriam
Value of Small Inventions and Hidden Wealth
The Patent Record notes roller skates earned a million for their inventor and many small inventions yield large profits. Toys like the return ball and Dancing Jim Crow bring tens of thousands annually, while the Chameleon top and Wheel of Life generate substantial fortunes. Umbrella innovations from whale bone to the Paragon Frame brought vast wealth, with Samuel Fox’s frame yielding his heir $900,000 from profits totaling at least $2,000,000.
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John Gilpin
Samuel Fox
Census of 1900 described by Merriam in North American Review
William R. Merriam explains the vast and complex machinery needed for the 1900 census in a January North American Review article. He notes the strong act guiding the census assigns responsibility for method and timeliness to each line of inquiry and outlines the executive structure with a director assistant director and five chief statisticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Merriam
The
North American Review
Effects of Whisky on Indians Told in New York Sun Article
A two column New York Sun piece details how whisky traders sold tainted liquor to British American Indians. It describes riots murders and demoralization with Calf Shirt as a cited example. The article condemns the liquor trade while noting similar practices exist in American communities.
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New York Sun
British America
Boom of Sheep Raising
The Chicago Drover's Journal notes sheep farming shows rapid gains with widespread Westward investment. It warns profits tempt beginners, but overstocking and inexperience risk losses. success requires practical knowledge beyond books.
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Chicago Drover’s Journal
West
The New Combustible Lyddite Explosive Details
War readers learn that lyddite is a powerful explosive used in Africa but kept secret by British authorities. The main active component is a piric acid compound of potassium and ammonium. Lyddite requires a detonator to explode and is not prone to accidental detonation.
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Africa
Manchester
England
Federal judgeship will be filled by southern district congressmen
The Fairfield Ledger notes the vacancy created by Judge Woolson's death will be filled by a vote of the members of Congress from the southern district of Iowa.
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The
Fairfield Ledger
Woolson
Congress
Towa
Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta Claim
Fragmentary ad text touts Cascareta and Candy Orthartic as remedies for constipation. Phrases suggest a marketing pitch with dubious claims and misspelled terms. No verifiable facts or sources are present.
When $1 Costs $21 in Prohibition Logic
The Burlington Hawkeye reprints an editorial arguing saloons cost the community far more than their revenue. Citing Carroll D. Wright, it claims every $1 of liquor revenue incurs $21 in costs, condemning the business as a “dreadful incubus” and urging a higher 20th century view on economic truths.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Carroll D. Wright
Des Moines Senatorial Race Echoes Riley On John Henry
The Carroll Herald notes developments in the Des Moines senatorial contest recall James Whitcomb Riley’s verse about John Henry. An exchange quotes the old line: Old John Henry is tough but not too tough. His shoes seem dull and his hair uncut.
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John Henry
Executors to receive record $425000 in Pullman estate
The probate court under Judge Batten approved executors Robert T. Lincoln and Norman B. Ream to collect $425,000 from the George M. Pullman estate on January 5. All heirs consented, agreeing the fee was not too high and noting it is the largest ever awarded for such service.
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George M. Pullman
Robert T. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Norman B .Ream
Batten
Press Opinions Reflect Narrow Newsroom Duty
Clarinda Herald argues a newspaper should educate and defend public virtue rather than pander to sensationalism or cash in on trimmings. It condemns pay-to-play liquor policy and urges editors to resist popular but harmful biases. The piece cites Algona and Wilton as examples of reformist restraint.
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Clarinda Herald
Sun News
Algona Upper
Des Moines
Governor Shaw and Trusts Dominate Capitol Talk
Waterloo Courier reports Governor Shaw’s inaugural address condemns trusts and urges national action to curb combines while stating Iowa can help clip their claws. The piece discusses potential gubernatorial succession and the syndicate's influence at the capital, singling out Lafe as a strong gubernatorial candidate.
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L. M. Shaw
Lafe
Waterloo
Shaw
General Assembly
Tipton to host three saloons paying annual dues
Iowa brief notes report Tipton will have three saloons each contributing 2200 dollars yearly. Clinton attorney A T Wheeler dies at 75. Des Moines Grant Club invites Indiana Senator Beveridge for Grant's birthday address. Des Moines murder case defendant Hugh Rowe released due to lack of evidence. Cato Sells recovers from hotel banquet fall in Chicago and returns to Vinton. A Des Moines youth seeks jail to escape drink temptation and is jailed for drunkenness.
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Tipton
A. T. Wheeler
Clinton
Grant Club
Des Moines
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Grant
Hugh Rowe
Fairfield
Mabel Schofield
Cato Sells
Chicago
Bryan League
Vinton
Iowa Commonwealth
Irunkenness
Heroic Chicago youth donates blood to save employer
A young Chicago man consented to have a vein opened and blood let out to supply his employer. The donor’s pure blood restored strength, illustrating the value of good blood. The piece praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a digestive aid and blood builder, claiming it also cures insomnia and nervousness.
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Chicago
Home seekers excursions on B R N Ry routes 1900
Round trip tickets 21 days valid sold for single fare plus 2 dollars to all points on this line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets also good to many northern western and southern cities. For details contact B C R N agents or Cedar Rapids IA office.
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Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
Address Inc
Farmer, A. G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Ely's Cream Balm Endorsed by Readers for Catarrh
Letters from Rev H W Hathaway Elizabeth New Jersey and W J Hitchcock Buffalo New York praise Ely's Cream Balm for curing catarrh and headaches. They note no irritation or sneezing and mention availability from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York for 50 cents by druggists or mail order.
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Ely
H. W. Hathaway
Elizabeth
N. J
W. J. Hitchcock
U. S
A. A. Gen
Buffalo
N. Y
Cts
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Sparrow Shooting with Medicine Improves Child
Doctor notes boy Johnny seems well after taking pills prescribed by the physician. Johnny recalls using the pills to shoot sparrows with his air rifle, a hazardous misuse of the medication highlighted by the doctor in the New York World excerpt.
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Johnny
No-To-Bac Ad Promises Quick Tobacco Cure
An advertising blurb touts No-To-Bac as the easy, permanent tobacco quit solution. Claims strength and vigor return, urging readers to request a booklet and free sample from Sterling Voice or Tow Varts.
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Sterling
Voce
Riesen
Osteopathy Office Opens in Muscatine At Sixth and Chestnut
The Muscatine community is informed of a new Osteopathy office at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut streets offering free consultations. Dr. F. J. Harlan and Mrs. Elizabeth Harlan D. O. announce over three years of practice in Denver and Boulder Colorado and promise to treat chronic diseases only when beneficial. Testimonials exist and literature is provided with hours from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Muscatine
Sixth
Chestnut Streets
Denver
Boulder
Colo
Fraternal Lodges Schedule For Monday Through Wednesday
OWA Lodge No. 2 meets on or before full moon eve. Brevetree J Prrcurorru W M. Morgan Secretary. Hawkeye Lodge No. 30 meets Tuesday before full moon. Sumner G Shafnit W M. F P W Eversmeyer Secretary. Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M convocation Friday before full moon. Geo C Winn Secy. De Molay Commandry No. 1 K T holds regular conclave Wednesday after full moon. M L Mikeseell E C Dk G D Lezor sr Recorder.
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J. Prrcurorru
W. M
W. MorGan
Hawkeye Lodge
Sumner G. Shafnit
W. Eversmeyer
Washington
G. A. Riemekke
K. T
M. L. Mikeseell
E.C. Dk
G. D. Lezorrsr
Fraternal lodge and tent meeting schedule update
Local fraternal groups list their meeting times this week including Miriam Lodge No. 27 D of R Muscatine Lodge No 5 and Muscatine Camp No 106 Modern Woodmen of America plus Bend City Lodge No 143 Modern Brotherhood and Wyoming Lodge No 76 K P. Also Muscatine Tent No 9 meets weekly in Maccabee hall with officers named.
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Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
J. A. Townsley
C. Clay Kneele
J.M. Butler
R. C. Schenck
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
H. Cosgrove
G. W. Covenston
Sec
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. C. Coster
C. C. H. S. Howe
K. of R
Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Sch
C. H. Stermeman
J. W. Han
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Traveler’s Guide
R. L & P, Railroad
Sartte
Wilton
Muscat
Sting
Muscatine N. & S. Railroad
Fruitland
Grandview
Wallo
Ly Ali
Bulehin
Clinton R. R
A.mp
Clinton Wees
Rere
LeClaire
Ney
Erling Remedy (Co
Montreal
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Chas. S. Lee
Gen. Pass
the Muscatine Journal
John Mahin and Sons
Owa
Old John Henry
Dr. Fairall
Dial of Progress
Tetzel
Lafe Young
Homeseekers
Muscatine Osteopathic Infirmary
Corner Sixth and
Chestnut Sts
Society
Eevee Fre
Brettee
M. W. OF
Court of Honor
Knights OF Pythias
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
G. D. Lezorrs
M. W
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
Macabee Hall
Fisch’'s
J. W. Rankin
Marky E. Peck
Raternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Q. T. Howanp
Pres
E. P. Dar
Sankers’ Union OF the World
Woodmenhall
First National Bank
W. D. BowLsy
N. W. Meyers
S.mer Lodge
A.O U. W. Hall
Mollie FE. Wiles
Gussis Mull
Corder
Electa
Ester
Emma Sterneman Sc
CAI
Thos. Brown
Illinois
Clymer A. Coldren
East Second Street
John M. Kemble
Attorney AT Law
Ince Law
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance, Real Estate and Loans
Old’s Bidg
Iowa Ave
2D St
J. Carskaddan
W D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
LAW
Muscatine, Iowa
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
G. M. Titus
DV Jackson
Titus & Jackson
Attorneys AT Law
H. Jayne
Hoffm Jayne & Hoffman
J. Scott Richman
E. F. Richman
Richman & Richman
DRS
H. J. Dean
J. S. Kulp
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
Owa Avenue
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Baltimore
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