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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1900

Page

3

Summer Street Car Schedule For Various Locales

The schedule lists street car runs for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and Sunday service. Morning departures begin at 5 50 from the company office with 20 minute intervals, ending around 13 00. Final cars run to 11 10 pm. Sunday service starts 8 00 am then every half hour to 10 00 am and every 20 minutes to 9 00 pm with a final 10 15 pm from the end of line.

Street Car Company South Muscatine Park Place Company Fair Grounds Cemetery

Journal Printing Co Muscatine subscription rates note

Publication details from John Mahin and Sons Muscatine Iowa describe second class mailing, daily and tri weekly delivery options, advance payment, and remittance methods with a rate of five dollars and twenty cents per year.

Journal Journal Printing Co Muscatine Iowa

Journal Delivery Instructions For City Subscribers

Irregular or tardy delivery of The Journal should be reported to the business office. Each copy should arrive before 6 30 p m. Report late delivery promptly and provide a secure location or weather resistant box for newspaper protection.

Journal Daily Journal

Vacation Readers Can Keep The Daily Journal

The Daily Journal offers summer subscribers a mail or in person option to receive home news while away. Notify the Journal business office to start, change address any time, and the paper will follow you to your destination.

Daily Journal the Journal Business Office

Political conventions listed for parties and cities

A terse release notes political conventions with dates and cities for Democrats in Kansas City Des Moines and Keokuk along with Silver Republicans and Sixth District Republicans in Aibia and Keokuk schedules.

Democrats Kansas City Silver Republicans Republicans Des Moines Keokuk Aibia

Republican National Ticket Headed by McKinley Roosevelt

The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for President and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for Vice President. The snippet presents a party line selection, naming the two candidates and their home states.

Ohio Theodore Roosevelt New York

Notice to Advertisers for Daily Journal Copy

The Journal guarantees ad changes only if copy is in office by 9 a m. The Journal is sold daily at R A Holmes E B Davidson and C W Hodges news stands with all customers served.

R. A Holmes E. BE. Davidson C. W. Hodges

Public Library Offer in Muscatine Faces Vote

The Muscatine voters face a July 12 election over a $30 000 gift from P M Musser to fund a perpetual public library. The note emphasizes tax insignificance and urges all residents to vote yes to secure a lasting city ornament and avoid future lack of generosity from wealthy citizens.

Public Library Muscatine P. M. Musser

Lane withdraws Louisa County election race

Congressman Joe R. Lane of Davenport formally withdrew Friday from the congressional race for a second nomination. With Lane out, speculation turns to likely successors in Louisa County, including G. M. Titus and W. L. Roach, postmaster at Muscatine, who has twice declined the nomination.

Joe R. Lane Davenport Congress Lane Louisa County G. M. Titus Titus W. L. Roach Muscatine Teddy Roosevelt Columbus Junction Safeguard

Democrats and the Trusts in St Louis Turmoil

A Washigeton Press writer reports a Democratic controlled transit trust in St Louis that doubled $30,000,000 in property value to $90,000,005, funding police expansion through a Jefferson club. He accuses Democratic legislators and a governor of corruption tied to anti union actions and political policing.

St. Louis Burrell Washigeton Iowa Sheen Trust Jefferson Club Tammany Hall

City costs rise amid alleged political interference

The piece accuses city governance of inflating yearly costs by 600000 dollars, claims police actions were restrained to avoid upsetting a Democratic political machine, with the police board under gubernatorial appointment and led by the Jefferson club president. It argues labor votes shield the machine from costly actions.

Democratic Machine Jefferson Club Union

Neighborly Gambler Challenge Draws Local Heat

Dave Errant challenges John Mahin to a gamble as the Sioux City Journal defends a neighbor and the Clinton Age recalls a public quarrel over honor during a heated campaign.

Dave Errant John Mahin Sioux City Journal Mahin Clinton

Critique of Kansas City platform on militarism stance

A political commentary urges that Democrats show militarism for protecting Americans in China and condemns the Kansas City platform for opposing such action. The piece argues absence of militarism would be marked harshly and accuses Democrats of inconsistency in taking the stance.

China Kansas City

Cartoon shows Bryan Stevenson riding 16 to 1 bike

In a Minneapolis Tribune cartoon the Democratic ticket Bryan and Stevenson ride a 16 to 1 bike with wheels as a split dollar. Stevenson says the machine bumps a good deal, Bryan answers it’s imagination.

Minneapolis Tribune New Democratic Bryan Stevenson

Missouri style platform proposal recalled in playful quip

A humorous quotation attributes a Missouri gentleman with a blunt party platform. It declares Democrats should be replaced by the speaker’s group, phrased as you'uns in and we'uns out, reflecting a partisan joke on political power.

Missouri

Des Moines Capital mocks Hanna behind Bryan in race

The Des Moines Capital dismisses Mark Hanna as far behind William Jennings Bryan in the contest, saying it is ridiculous to compare the two in the current political race.

Des Moines Mark Hanna W. J. Bryan

Cotton Drops to Ten Cents After Long Decline

The Louisville Courier Journal notes cotton fell to 10 cents last week, the first drop to that level since 1891. The piece says the traditional trio of silver, wheat and cotton appears broken up and scattered.

Louisville Courier-Journal Flinders

King to Attend Paris Congress on Higher Education

Dr W F King president of Cornell College Mount Vernon sails June 23 for Paris as a delegate to the International Congress on Higher Education accompanied by Mrs King. Also noted Des Moines man James Crowley sues for 25000 for false imprisonment in a suspected bank robbery case.

W. F. King Cornell College Mount Vernon Paris King James Crowley Des Moines

State and County Republican Convention Call

The Republicans of Muscatine county Iowa convene July 21 at 1 30 p m to elect delegates to the State convention in Des Moines August 1 1909 and to the Congressional convention in Davenport August 16 1900 plus elect a county chairman. Representation is based on township ward votes and past governor Shaw results with seventy six delegates and specific ward counts listed. Committees will arrange caucus calls, per order of the Republican County Central Committee J Scott Blackwell chairman.

Muscatine County Iowa Des Moines Davennyport M. Shaw OG Inc 64Dadewese Enesenes Bedekakee Moscow Muscatine Republican County Central Committee J. Scott Blackwell

Troops to Return from Cuba Under Wood Order

Washington reports General Wood plans large scale repatriation of Cuban deployed units. Transport lines move battalions between Havana Matanzas Cienfuegos Santiago and New York as orders outline duties for the Tenth Fifth Second and Eighth Infantry. A separate Havana dispatch notes a finance ministry order taxing ruined estates and those idle or productive under present ability.

Washington Ludington Cuba Rawlins New York Havana Matanzas Tenth Infantry Santiago Fifth Infantry Sedwick Cienfuegos Second Infantry Crook McClellan Eighth Infantry Fort Snelling Minn McPherson Boston Wood Secretary of Finance Betancourt General Wood Havana University el Comercio

Nickel Pirate Road Ad Promises No Excess Fares

Advertises three deluxe vesti buled sleeping car trains between Chicago Buffalo and Boston with through cars to major points. Trains depart Chicago at 10 35 am 2 30 pm and 10 30 pm with connections at Buffalo Brocton and Chautauqua lake points. Dining meals priced 25 cents to one dollar. Rates stated as lowest. Contact Mr J Y Calhan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago Til No 29.

Chicago Boston New York Buffalo Lackawanna Road West Shore Road New York Central Lehich Valley Brocton Chautauqua Chautauqua Lake J. Y. Calahan Adams Street

Grain-O Helps Family Switch From Coffee Says Girl

A ten year old from Bouchanon Mich writes Genesee Pure Food Co about Grain-O as a coffee substitute. She notes her mother’s health improved and the family now uses a pack of Grain-O each week. The letter is signed Pannie Williams.

Bouchanan Mich Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy N. Y Pannie Williams

Stop that cough right away with Mull's Lightning Cough Cure

Mull's Lightning Cough Cure advertised at 25c promises fast relief from coughs. The product is pitched as a quick remedy for respiratory irritation with a simple dosage approach.

Mull

National Officials of Labor Statistics Convene in Milwaukee

The sixteenth annual convention of the National Association of Officials of Bureaus of Labor Statistics opens in Milwaukee Wisconsin July 10 for a five day session. Darrel D. Wright delivers the opening address with welcomes from Governor Scofield and Mayor Rose as delegates prepare papers on the general condition of the toilet and related labor issues.

Milwaukee Wis Bay Milwaukee River Schlitz Palm Garden Wisconsin Senator Stout Menominee Officials of Labor Statistics National Association of Officials of Bureaus of Labor Statistics Darrel D. Wright Scofield Rose

Old Town Merchants Tour Plans Two Journeys

Baltimore merchants plan two trips. The first tour begins here with stops in Albany and the Thousand Islands, a St Lawrence river voyage with a searchlight night boat ride, Lachine rapids, then Montreal and Boston. From Boston by boat to Norfolk Old Point Comfort and Newport News to Baltimore. A second tour departs in August covering Boston White Mountains Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain George and the Hudson River.

Baltimore Old Town Merchants and Manufactures, Association Albany N. Y Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Lachine Montreal Boston Norfolk Old Point Comfort Newport News White Mountains Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain and George Hudson River

Beges Hair Renewer promise at Havercamps

An advertisement touts Beges Hair Renewer as a cure for scalp diseases and balding. It claims to stop hair loss and regrow hair on bald heads with a guaranteed satisfaction, available at J. J. Havercamp's.

J. J. Havercamp’s

New York Board considering 4 million East River Bridge bonds

At the New York Board of Aldermen meeting the committee report approving 4 million dollars in bonds for the East River Bridge was presented. Aldermen Mceinnes Wirth Heller Downing and Alt seek to bypass the committee and have the resolution acted on immediately.

East River Bridge New York Board of Aldermen Mceinnes Wirth Heller Downing Alt

Allen's Foot-Ease powder advertisement

Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder. It cures painful smarting swollen feet and ingrown nails and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allens Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating callous and hot tired aching feet. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Trial offer free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.

Allen

Mull's Pioneer Cure Ad in West Virginia

A woman narrator from Stouts Mills West Virginia seeks help for back pain stomach trouble and heart disease. The testimonial claims Mull's Pioneer Cure saved her life and urges purchase from druggists with a one dollar draft refund if it fails.

Mull Ltd. Mull Groves Stouts Mills W. Va

Coat and shirt clash on warm day exchange

Quippy dialogue echoes concern over attire as one character teases another for buttoning a coat on a hot day and another retorts about wearing the shirt. The exchange hints at social attitudes and humor in informal settings.

Pat

Newport Mansion to Go Unfinished

Newport Rhode Island July 10 Work on the Hermann Oelrichs villa to be suspended after today. Workmen rushed to render a portion habitable while the rest awaits completion until after the Newport season. Mr and Mrs Oelrichs have supervised on the grounds with instructions.

Newport Hermann Oelrichs

Booth credits German Salve for piles cure after failure

R. M. Booth of Elgin Illinois recounts escaping a dangerous operation by using Beges German Salve which he says cured his piles after all else failed. He was preparing for an operation when he found the remedy and notes it cost ten dollars per box at 7 J. Havercamy s.

R. M. Booth Elgin Rites Us J. Havercamy S

Woman Displeased by Open Confrontation on Bonnet

A woman expresses strong dissatisfaction with a direct confrontation occurring on her bonnet. The incident highlights tensions in public spaces and raises questions about etiquette and personal boundaries.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hesiiscy Wa. G. Ferguson Ti. F. Goodrich & Co Akron Rubber Works Geo. Leininger DR. Gro. Leninger Chemical CO Lil. Bookiet Muscatine Savings Bank First National Bank J Carskaddan J. B. Dougherty Chas. Page Hershey State Bank Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey P. W. Francis Henry Jayne L. G. Burnett General Banking Muscatine, Iowa S. G. Stein D. V. Jackson S. M. Hughes D. V Jackson J.B. Dougherty Chas Page J. Carskaddan F. P. Sawyer Em Foreign Exchange Cock, Musser & CO State Bank and Trust Co Banking and Exchange Collows Ave Second St Fred Leu, Jr 2Nd St the Muscatine Journal John Mahin and Sons Muscatine Iowa WM. McKinley Louisa CO John N. Irwin Portugal Irwin John W. Alfree Newton Star Sac Cily Tess Davis Hampton Franklin County Uncle Sam Blue GOV. Wood Nickel Pirate Road Old Town Merchants Segurity Carter Carters Baker’s Cc. B. Fuller Parker Landress He Taiung Drroggists Geo. B. Fisch’s
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