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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
3
The notice announces pricing and delivery terms for the Muscatine Journal Daily with weekly collection, advance payment options by mail card or phone, and payment by draft or money order made payable to Justus Prigtiog Company.
Republicans from Louisa Muscatine counties plan a caucus at 7 p.m. on the sixth day of June in Iowa to choose a candidate for senator and handle related business. Delegates: Louisa 12, Muscatine 21. party members urged to participate and select delegates through county conventions led by J. W. Bella and J. W. Garner.
A call to Republican electors in Iowa invites attendance at a Cedar Rapids convention on August 7 1901 to select delegates for the statewide party ticket including governor lieutenant governor supreme judge superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. Representation is based on county votes for electors at large in 1906 with thresholds defined.
Republicans of Muscatine County meet at the Court House Muscatine on Saturday July 20 901 at 2 PM to choose twenty one delegates to the Republican State Convention in Cedar Rapids August 7 and to the Twentieth Senatorial District convention in Muscatine July 21 at 2 PM. Also to elect township ward committeemen and a county chairman with representation by precinct and votes for J N Baldwin presidential elector at large.
The piece argues that public opinion toward trusts cooled over time and that fears of widespread harm did not materialize. It cites Congressman Grosvenor's Kansas Chautauqua speech noting that trusts benefit employment and wages, justify production costs, and only face viable challenge if wages fall or prices rise. it stresses organized labor's resilience and lingering threats from trusts if adverse changes occur.
In a Buffalo interview General Miles comments on the canteen issue, arguing for a fair trial before repeal and noting the army’s restrictions on liquor. He contrasts army attitudes with railroad practices, suggesting officers lag in enlightenment and citing Fort Sheridan recruitment as evidence of canteen pitfalls.
Mr Shaw of Boston advised at the Christian Endeavor convention in Cincinnati that to keep boys engaged, adults should provide healthful activity rather than merely forbidding actions. He urged offering work, exercise, and sport to channel energy productively.
A remark notes that certain men fail to advance because they habitually begin life anew. It emphasizes a pattern of continual resets rather than steady effort.
Readers recall Eugene Field's poem about a small boy and his toy dog and soldier now dusty and still waiting for a touch of a child as memories endure across years. The piece blends nostalgia with a mention of public figures and institutions discussing state support and a conservative approach to governance.
Mr. J. M. Guffey, Pennsylvania member of the Democratic National Committee, says the Ohio platform will not be mentioned at Pennsylvania events. He predicts the next state convention will focus on state issues and require strong use of English to do justice.
Clinton Republican David Brant rejects claims he promised unfailing support for the state university. He says no university representative has asked for such a pledge and he has not made one. He asserts his record shows his stance.
A French paper recounts how Kaiser Wilhelm II pulls his right ear when annoyed. It notes an incident in England during the queen's funeral when a telegram angered him, and a six year old nephew asked why. The emperor explained he also pulls others ears when very annoyed.
Washington correspondent recounts Iowa farmer Charles J. Allen near Ogden who lost six $5 bills to a goat 13 years ago. He preserved the pulp found in the goat’s stomach and sent it with its tale to the treasury. Officials recommended a $30 reimbursement, with payment to follow.
A daylight Buffalo to New York journey via the Lehigh Valley railroad offers a pleasant trip with every comfort and a stop-over at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
Tom Johnson fights off two attackers who steal his watch on a dark street near Avenue K. He tracks them to a saloon and retrieves a watch not his own. The next day a newspaper notice seeks the thieves. no reply arrives and Johnson keeps the swapped timepieces.
A Brooklyn Eagle amusement item details a multilingual parrot named Billy, taught English but still recalling Spanish swearing, music appreciation, and antics with a collie Rex. The scene captures Billy dodging furniture, flying mishaps, and comic repartee with his masters.
Readers note a split in attitudes toward mathematics among children. Some dislike math while others see its value yet few consider arithmetic a life study or the creation of hard problems. The passage reflects on how math is learned and valued.
The Philadelphia American Medicine notes a deadly heat wave exceeding prior epidemics in deaths and prostrations. It cites street fatalities and increased mortality from other causes, predicting ongoing effects for months as many survive initial heat stroke only to face later illness.
A week ago Thursday evening a pair of small owls entered a Methodist church sanctuary during devotions. One perched on the organ and scanned the congregation, turning its head and emitting a soft shh to its mate, creating an unusual scene.
The article advises children on pet care noting minor skin spots on cats, recommending sulfur and vaseline ointment and a soft brush. It mentions bone meal as a supplement for delicate cats, available from corn merchants. It urges not to part with kittens before eight weeks old, comparing their distress to that of a child separated from its mother.
The stick used for this trick should be slender with tapered ends of uniform length so its center is easy to find. It rests on glass rims that are even in height. a precise blow to its center breaks the stick without injuring the glasses or supporters.
In Anamosa Eureka a peculiar scene described two solemn birds near a stovepipe during a service. The inspection continued as the birds sat close and appeared to exchange knowing glances. Frank Belknap and Mr. Appleby later captured the "wise worshipers" and took them home.
A Muscatine native quips about a prominent politician humorously, defining a statesman as someone with money in politics. A visitor and others discuss troubles and a child’s reaction to a fairy tale about the Forty Thieves, ending with a child’s amused retort about jars.
A young front officer writes home asking for $50 after losing another leg in a stiff engagement and being hospitalized. His father replies with a dry joke noting this is the fourth leg lost and suggests wobbling along on remaining limbs.
Delightful breezes blow at Clear Lake northern Iowa summer resort reached by the Iowa Central route. Enjoy great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or more. Inquire ticket agents or write Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Ia.
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