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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
3
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The speaker asserts governments are insufficient to shield people and calls for strong action to safeguard missionaries consuls and other Americans, urging the Chinese government to understand that citizens must be protected at all times.
The analysis argues Bryan lacked farmer support in 1899, noting farm values rose from 1895 to 1899 without silver coinage and crediting gains in crops and livestock to non silver policies. It concludes farmers won’t back Bryan in this year’s campaign.
The Daily Journal offers regular delivery for seasonal travelers. Notify the business office in person by mail or phone to ensure continued service, with address changes updated as needed. The ad may follow the reader to any destination.
Fragmentary notes indicate political activity around the Sixth District representative race centered in Albia with references to Des Moines Republicans and events dated August 1.
Major-General Adna R. Chaffee is ordered to take command of U S land forces in China and proceed to Pekin via San Francisco and Taku. Ninth, Fourth, Twentieth Infantry and Sixth Cavalry will reinforce Manila troops, with 1407 men in the Ninth under Colonel Liscum. Transports Logan and Port Albert speed to Taku to reach by Monday or Tuesday. Chaffee expected in China by August 1. Justice Brewer notes constitutional right to protect citizens abroad.
The Kansas City Star reports Colonel Bill Sterrett of Texas tells a fable about a Dutch Texas farmer and his five daughters to illustrate why Democrats reaffirmed 16 to 1. The tale centers on a careful check of a shopping list and ends with the question Paw where is maw, underscoring emotion behind the 16 to 1 stance.
A Sioux City Journal critique accuses the Des Moines Leader of bias and selective printing in its coverage of the liquor issue. The editorial says the paper lacks conscience and respect for facts, urging adherence to honesty urged in scripture.
An old advertisement touts Mulls Lightning Cough Cure as safe for children with a quick relief claim. It markets two sizes priced at 25 cents and 50 cents and directs readers to ask their druggist.
An editorial notes that last year railroad accident deaths in the United States slightly exceeded Philippine battlefield deaths. It asserts civilians at home showed equal bravery to soldiers in a wartime context.
In Marquette Michigan two men believed to be college travelers were found dead on the third landing of a carp furnace stack. They were clothed, had only 35 cents, a delegate badge, and one carried a card for James B Gillman of Ohio State University and a Case School Oberlin Athletic association card. Gillman died from charcoal fumes and heat, the other unidentified.
Late at night a large gas main burst near the Louisville New Albany and Chicago railroad bridge over Fall Creek. Gas ignited by a locomotive spark sent flames forty feet high. A northbound train sped through the wall of fire at fifty mph, scorching cars and badly burning one brakeman. no other injuries reported.
In Big Land Wisconsin on July 12 members of the Free Baptist church voted to stop using wine in communion. The mostly prohibitionist congregation chose their new pastor Rev. Hancock who, surprised at first, conducted the Lord's supper with cold water.
Farmers west of Sycamore Illinois report heavy cut worm damage to corn with up to six worms found in a single hill. potato crops also blighted. vines show a lifeless appearance.
Republican caucus called for July 21 at 1 36 p m to choose 17 delegates to the Des Moines State convention on August 1 1900 and 17 delegates to the Davenport Congressional convention on August 16 1900, plus a county chairman. Representation based on townships wards and votes for Governor Shaw in 1899 with list of the townships and wards and their delegate counts.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful feet and ingrown nails and eases corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and treats sweating, calluses, hot feet, and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 23c in stamps. trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy NY.
The anniversary of the Battle of Boyne is being celebrated in Toronto Canada today by the Orangemen of Canada as promoters. Many Orangemen from the United States are present. No trouble is feared.
An old advertisement proclaims Mull's Lightning Pain Killer cures all pain instantly whether internal or external. It guarantees absolute purity and lists prices of 25c and 50c available at all druggists.
R O Childs of Peoria JI endorses Reggs German Salve as the best general household remedy. It cures cuts burns scalds old sores and all skin diseases and permanently cures piles. Available at J J Havercamp's.
Stop that cough right away with Mull's Lightning Cough Cure. A small price of 25c promotes fast relief for lingering throat irritation.
The twenty fourth annual meeting of the Illinois State Bar Association opens at the Chicago Beach Hotel with discussions on the revision of the practice code and a paper on John Marshall and Lord Eldon by Chief Justice Cassady of Wisconsin. General Benson Wood of Effingham delivers the annual address. A banquet will close the meeting.
R M Booth of Elgin Mil writes that Beges German Salve cured his piles after all else failed. He was preparing for an operation as a last resort and would not be without it even at ten dollars a box, saying the salve was available at J J Havercamp's.
The Iowa Editors gathered in Des Moines for their annual convention as editors publishers and printers, one of the largest west of the region. Social features of the meeting were prominent.
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