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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
3
The issue describes the Muscatine based Daily Journal as the official city and county paper. It lists editor John Mahin and manager H J Mahin as part of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers. It notes second class mail status and published schedules including eight pages on Tuesdays and twelve pages on Fridays.
Advertisement shows mail order terms for daily and semi weekly editions with prices for one month six months and one year. It also claims circulation is larger than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily.
The record lists G Logan Payne at 935 Marquette Building Chicago and Lacoste and Maxwell at 140 Nassau Street New York. The fragment provides two business addresses without additional context or actions.
The Journal announces agency locations Keckierville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies for readers and missed subscribers may obtain papers there.
The Republican electors of Iowa are called to a Des Moines convention on July 30 1902 at 11 am to nominate candidates for state and Supreme Court offices and to conduct other business. Delegates are apportioned by county and by votes for Albert B Cummins in 1901 with total delegates listed as 1233. R H Spence chairs and C Phillips serves as secretary.
The Republicans of Muscatine County meet at the courthouse Muscatine Iowa July 26 1902 at 1030 am to nominate 16 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines and 16 for the second district congressional convention in Clinton August 20 1902. Representation by township ward and vote totals for Governor Cummins 1901 determine seats.
The Cedar Rapids Republican and Burlington Hawkeye warn Americans against believing the idea that a tariff simply taxes consumers. They cite 1890 and 1892 misleadings that helped shut mills and fund soup houses for idle workers, asking if the folly will recur.
A critic recalls Bryan’s ten-cent corn prophecy tied to the gold standard and notes current prices require two Mexican silver dollars per bushel, calling the forecasts mistaken and pointing to ongoing economic shifts.
The article notes France faces a heavy debt and deficit, with taxes near the limit. Interest on over six billion dollars of debt and a large standing army dominate spending. Estimated 1903 receipts and expenditures reach 721 million dollars, far above U.S. figures five years earlier, reflecting costly policies and imperial ventures.
The letter argues that prohibiting Sunday openings harms the poor and workers, claiming the measure burdens millions while leisure classes face no issue. It asserts Sunday as a universal day of rest and contends Chicago's exposition proved the opposite by enabling workday access.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat views Congress choice as prudent not to pursue a special silver experiment in the Philippines. India’s monetary progress has been steady since adopting the gold standard in 1893.
The postmaster general advertised bids for pneumatic tube mail service in Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Washington St Louis and Chicago.
The Fairfield Ledger urges Iowa Republicans in July resolutions to keep tariff policy separate from trust concerns, stressing clear framing during party discussions.
The Manila health board plans to remove 40 000 natives from the city slums to check the spread of cholera. The action aims to reduce transmission by relocating residents from crowded districts.
William Johnston, a renowned head of the Orangemen, has died in Ireland. His leadership and influence within the organization were noted across communities, prompting tributes from supporters and observers alike.
The party aims to mobilize nationally prominent figures to lead campaigns in key districts. Horace Boies in Iowa, John Lind in Minnesota, and Bourke Cockran in New York are proposed, but the effort may pivot to less prominent leaders if top names avoid unwinnable races.
Residents warned against paving over unsettled soil after heavy rains. Water washed into dirt, undermining the foundation and leaving ragged holes that make the street nearly impassable.
A government agent will inspect proposed Muscatine sites for a public building and, after a selection, the city will need to back a Republican congressman. A handsome structure would then appear, pleasing local readers.
Reports suggest the previous council avoided public sight of East Eighth Street, while concerns grow that the current Republican administration may deploy extra guards to deter curiosity about the street's unpaved caverns.
A pithy warning notes seekers venturing into treacherous pits carved by their own missteps. The piece emphasizes self made hazards and cautions readers to avoid dangerous grounds.
The second district shows willingness to hear Muscatine, while other counties have not supported specific congressional candidates. Muscatine feels honored by sister counties open to listening to suggestions from this city.
The Sioux City Tribune notes the Second Iowa district produces strong men like Curtis Lane Rumple Waterman Wade and others yet none seek congressional or high judicial office. The piece laments widespread political ambition slackness despite notable talent and high salaries, inviting comparison to other districts.
The Sioux City Journal notes a rare pattern of voluntary retirements in Iowa’s Second District. Capt. Rumple announces withdrawal, praised for duty to constituents and party welfare, with expectations of renewed Republican effort and cross‑district interest.
Iowa editors speculate on the Second district race while Democrats doubt a congressional win. Voters are content with prosperity and prefer continuity, keeping the Republican Party in power as no strong candidate emerges this year.
The piece notes men have little time for politics and implies politicians delay action. It states Republicans are active and that by August 20 a strong man will be secured to run.
The Waterloo Courier and Sioux City Journal question Dave Brant for congress urging caution. Iowa City Republican notes Brant declines the race preferring business, arguing editors have more influence than most congressmen and that poor editors risk losing stature if elected. Davenport Republican adds editors are often ruined by office.
The Marengo Republican county convention held in this city Saturday was a success in every feature except the absence of leader Hon. J. N. W. Rumple. Delegates lament his withdrawal from renomination and election to Congress due to ill health, and anticipated a pleasant meeting with him.
The district reacts with regret as Rumple cannot run again and Iowa County residents show concern. Reports from Iowa City suggest Judge M. J. Wade may not seek the Democratic nomination for Congress, with talk he might move to St. Louis to practice law.
Republicans of the First ward meet at the Excelsior hose house Tuesday evening July 22 at sharp to select 18 delegates to the county convention on Saturday July 26 and to transact other business as needed. Per order. Wm Van Zyle, Committeeman.
The Second ward Republicans will meet in caucus to elect 20 delegates to the county convention at City Hall on Tuesday evening July 22, 1992 at 7 p.m. John Tillie, Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Third ward are asked to meet at the Rescue Hose House Tuesday evening July 22 at 8 o'clock to select 22 delegates for the county convention on Saturday July 26 and to transact other necessary business. Per order Luther Woods Committeeman.
Citizens of the Fourth ward are urged to assemble at the Relief at o'clock to select 19 delegates to John Richley as Committeeman.
Republicans of Moscow township are called to meet in Moscow on July 24 at 7 p m to elect four delegates to the county convention and conduct other business per order of the committeeman.
Bloomington township Republicans will meet at Kalorama school house Thursday at 8 o clock to name delegates to the county convention on Saturday and conduct other business. William Hendricks, Commissioner.
An old ad touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy promotes rapid relief and appeals to readers seeking a simple laxative solution.
Scientist Karl von Thaler recounts visions of his deceased mother and others who have seen shades of the departed. He describes a dream in which he spoke to his mother, who then appeared twelve times, and notes a friend Marguerite Halm saying she sees her son in daylight.
A narrator recalls visiting the dead editor Michael Etienne’s room in the Neue Freie Presse building at 1 45 am. He finds Etienne’s chair vacant and a candlelight glow revealing a smiling ghost that vanishes on closer approach. The tale blends grief and eerie memory of the editor.
Health for 10 Cents. A lively liver pure blood clean skin bright eyes perfect health Cascarets Candy Cathartic will obtain and secure them for you Genuine tablets stamped C C C Never sold in bulk All druggists 10c.
Advertises round trip homeseeker and other excursion tickets on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Appeals to buyers of farms and dairy lands in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Notes tours on first and third Tuesdays of June to October with sale points at principal stations and call on ticket agents for rates. Signed Jno G Farmer Gr & Ba Cedar Rapids Division Cedar Rapids Iowa.
A delegate convention of the Republican Party in Iowa's Second Congressional District is set for August 20 1902 in Clinton at 11 am to nominate a congress candidate. Delegates are apportioned by county and by votes cast for Governor Cummins in 1901 with detailed county allocations listed and Joe R Lane as 2nd Dist Chairman.
W G Block, Diamond Jo agent, reports G P A Isaac Lusk authorizes sale of excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 1.25 dollars. Tickets on sale July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30. Valid for the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association annual meeting.
The New Royal Muskoka Hotel sits in the Muskoka Lakes summer resort area and will open for guests on June 15. For details contact Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk railway system 135 Adams St Chicago for descriptive matter and information.
Travelers are advised of the Iowa Central Railway Limited offering new sleeping car service from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and points east. See local ticket agent.
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