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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
4
The Keokuk Gate City remarks that praise provokes the climate to act its worst and calls for a halt to compliments this season. The note contrasts with Andrew Carnegie’s widespread gifts to establish public libraries, seen as belief in mind expansion and national growth.
The Davenport Times and Sioux City Journal propose a public fund to send Senator Pettigrew to the Philippine islands with the stipulation that he remain there. The plan frames the trip as a conditional mission tied to his continued service abroad.
The congressional committee’s finding on Congressman Roberts’ case is expected to be approved nationwide. Roberts is accused of bigamy, with Utah already aware of his relations before the election. The rebuke will target Utah as much as Roberts for his conduct.
The report notes wage increases across New England and other regions persisting into 1900. Analysts say the trend harms the Democratic Party as Bryan curbs his earlier victory rhetoric. Observers doubt Democratic triumphes in the near future.
A Topeka Capital editorial questions Rev. Charles M. Sheldon proposed one week editorship to test his "What Would Jesus Do" view. Critics argue the plan seeks sensationalism and Sunday publication, risk to law observance, and potential harm to the paper’s reform mission and long-time editor J. K. Hudson.
Cedar Rapids Republican says newspaper men in the capital are tied to $20 clerkships and cites Des Moines fear that state printing will stay in Des Moines. Governor Larabee likely resigns from the board of control to tour Europe and the Holy Land, maintaining a longstanding view that the board law is flawed.
In Auburn New York maltsters secured a weekly wage rise from nine dollars to twelve dollars. The brief item notes the adjustment and mentions Rai as part of the report.
Iowa items note George Talman, a Hardin county farmer, smothered to death in an oat bin at Dent. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dolliver in Washington on the 22nd, the congressman’s first child. Adolph Rossman’s father sues for 7850 dollars after his son’s death by a train incident near Lone Tree. 350 dollars cited for mule team loss and wagon destruction.
The 12 months ending this month saw 1 984 manufacturing failures down from 2 475 last year and 7 400 traders failed versus 9 788 prior year. Banks remained strong with 52 failures vs 88, while total nonbank failures reached 9 700 the smallest since 1887. Aggregate failures totaled 89 292 750, the lowest since 1881, amid praise for Dingley tariff supporters and a call to keep Republicans in power for continued prosperity.
A neighborhood journal chronicles births social events and civic musings through correspondent reports. It blends joyful life moments with philosophical notes from local sages reflecting the community’s daily rhythm.
A Riverside photograph car business is noted as profitable while trains shipping hogs east from Iowa bring revenue. Local couple Lewis Critz and Miss Anna Heitzman married at the Catholic church. Elder John Shillig, elderly Riverside resident, fell into a cellar with minor injuries. Mrs. Nicholas Mack learns of her father’s death and travels to Davenport. Rev. Shifflet closes U B church meetings with six new members. A revival will begin at Harmony, seven miles northwest of Riverside.
Buffalo reports BUffalo Miss Bessie Lutz has returned from Millersburg. Wm McGinnis son is ill with heart trouble and Rev Lutz is on the sick list. M W A members plan a play at their hall. Rural free delivery debate grows. New telephone stockholders ready to say hello. Rev Shepard of Illinois City missed Sunday's service due to roads and ill health.
Miss Lou Cornell spent the weekend with Miss Nellie Daugherty in Shiloh. A home literary society will be organized by local youths at B F P Greiner's home next Saturday. Mrs Henry Eyvysink had a serious yard accident run over by a horse. Grandma Rothe recovered after a bad fall with aid. Reed left for Minnesota to visit his brother before returning home.
The funeral for the regiment’s fallen member was conducted at St Mary’s church in Muscatine at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Lulu Beck recovers. Guy Olds hauls corn to the city. Ed Cole and Ed Barnard butcher hogs. Louise Purcell returns to school. Will Cole sick. Gertrude Cole active. Ida Raethz works at Frank Sawyer's. cold weather slows scholars. Hattie Bloomer misses a day. Archie Meerdink ill. Robert Shield travels to Illinois City. Edward Cole out two weeks with toothache. James Stuart sells nursery stock and plans a trip.
Cold wave chills West Liberty as mud clears. Church meetings set for Monday night at the M E church. Mrs. A W Kendrick of Brooklyn visits daughter Mrs C W Chase on Spencer street. W R C exchange to be held next Saturday at Ek house. R C Wagner injured but not seriously lassoing a wild horse on his farm southwest of town. Mr and Mrs S A Binford from Damascus Ohio visiting Tomlinsons, then to Burlington. Death notice for Lawrie Tatum from Springdale. funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm. Tatum an early Cedar county settler respected Christian gentleman.
A historical Muscatine city note lists about 600 business and professional firms. Attorneys lead with 30 practitioners, doctors 27, and many trades fill the economy. The article catalogs counts by profession from banks to wagon makers and includes railroads, real estate, and specialty shops among the bustling commerce.
Kate Watson spent Sunday with Miss Thornton and Mrs. Thos Watson visited Mrs. A Kranz on Monday. Mrs. Wm Reynolds has recovered from illness. Mmes D and Wm Ripley spent Monday at Fred Feldmans. Frank Gillett and Clarke OHaver worked for Geo Frevermuth this week. Some boys helped John and Chas Foster set telephone posts. Ripley returned to Rock Island Monday after Sunday at home. Mrs S Foster and Miss Alla called on Mrs Reynolds and Hinkley Wednesday. Rev Ryder began revival meetings at the Baptist church assisted by Rev Pearsall. Miss Lillie Workman had to dismiss her school due to a sprained ankle.
John Baker shipped two carloads of cattle Tuesday. Louis Miller longtime resident died Friday after sudden heart illness at noon. He was born February 27 1827 in Bavaria and came to the county in 1853 with a large family. Miller served in the 35th Iowa Infantry and witnessed multiple sieges during the Civil War.
David Kelley and A. B. Raub made Tuesday calls while Edward Ryan visited Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday night. Mrs. Sarah Fowler and Mrs. Lindle visited Chas Fridley. others called on Fridley and family, and Miss Belle Tough visited Durant. Grand Lovell and Frank Havenagle also appeared as locals calling on friends.
A Syracuse Herald quip notes a librettist criticizing a new prima donna whose flawless enunciation he fears will reveal the clarity of his own writing. The manager questions the complaint, highlighting different artistic concerns.
Mrs Wilful asks about a brooch exchange after her husband says she may keep or swap it. A jeweler explains the item drew interest from four different ladies in the social set.
A playful exchange about optimism appears in the Indianapolis Press with the line What is an optimist An optimist is a man that is always expecting things he never gets.
A reader tells of Amelia who could not pay both grocer and butcher. She chose to take money and spend it downtown, leading to a tale of financial strain and a moral warning about debt and impulse spending.
They say the men in the British war office are working day and night. Just so. Mobilizing explanations. If we could only collect the interest on all the money we have lost by dead beats, we would get rich.
A 12 pound boy arrived at Sherman Lang's home yesterday morning. J A Jelly, Journal solicitor, appeared on our streets Wednesday. A farmer welcomed at Herman Wiese's home. Mrs G Shafit healthy again after ten days sick. Mike Besley buys land southeast of Nichols and will move in March. Rev L A Crull to preach at M E church next Sunday. Mrs Ida Holland returns to South Dakota. Misses Walker and Weaver guests of Ova Highman. Ice harvest small but promising a big yield soon. G Davy moves to Commerce. Thompson takes charge. Austin Conkey visits John Gatton. greeting many friends. Modern Brotherhood of America oyster supper at Gesey hall Jan 20. 125 attendees. Lew Williams returns from southwest Iowa after visit with sister. M B A oyster supper at their hall with help from Lime City brothers.
Washington reports Gen Otis cables that Gen Schwan leads a vigorous campaign in southern Luzon. He dispersed a major insurgent force near Majayjay and San Diego, with light American losses and significant enemy casualties, while pursuing retreating insurgents and securing Santa Cruz. MacArthur notes McRae captured an insurgent post near Porac, seizing arsenal, barracks, powder, and ammunition.
Frederick A. Lempke, longtime Christian Science practitioner, was found dead at J. K. Orton’s East St. Cloud home after his head lay in a heating stove. A letter indicates trouble concentrating thoughts, leading investigators to classify it as a possible suicide.
Lake City Minnesota January 26 reports say the lockup burned Thursday morning and a prisoner named McTaggert was burned to death in his bunk. The victim, described as a lifelong drunkard, left only an unrecognizable trunk. Origin of the fire and victim’s background remain unknown.
A fire in Fredonia near Dunkirk caused about 200000 dollars in damage to multiple buildings and destroyed the Dunkirk and Fredonia Street Car Co power house and all its cars.
Osman Digna, chief general of the Khalifa Abdullah forces, who was recently captured by the British, has been brought to Suez as a prisoner.
A patent remedy ad touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure to stop coughing with a guaranteed result. It claims the medicine costs two shillings per bottle and is endorsed by all druggists.
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