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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1900

Page

3

Davenport Rock Island and North Short Line Schedules

Rail timetable lists trains between Davenport Iowa and Clinton via C and N W Ry with trains to Chicago Denver Omaha and Pacific Coast points. Departures at 2 30 P M 12 05 P M 3 45 P M 7 45 P M with arrivals to Davenport at 7 30 A M 2 30 P M 6 45 P M 10 10 P M. General Passenger Agent is L F Berry.

Chicago Denver Kanene St. Joseph Kamsas City Sun Gay Evans Washington Tri-Cities Clinton Davenport Iowa Sterling, Dixon & Ch Ane Neb Colo Chicags Belvidere Aeontord Tih Ggnergrile Madison Wis Sterling Ceda Ana- Rose Utah Pacific Coast Points Sioux City Omaha Pedocevitic Rockford Dixon Cedar Rapids

Illinois Central announces special round trip fares to the West

Illinois Central lists July 3 9 and 17 and August 1 7 21 as sale dates from Cairo and Paducah to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other western points with a single fare plus two dollars round trip. Colorado and Utah tickets allow continuous passage to the destination with stopovers and return limits. Final return date October 31 1900. J F Merry A G P A Dubuque seeks agent inquiries.

Illinois Central Cairo Paducah Colorado Utah Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo South Dakota Wyoming Missouri River

Journal Delivery Rules For City Subscribers

TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS irregular or tardy delivery of The Journal should be promptly reported to the business office. Every copy should be delivered before 6 30 p m. Complaints should be made promptly if the delivery is late. Subscribers are asked to provide boxes or designate a secure place to leave the paper from weather or molestation.

Journal Daily Journal

Summer Vacation Home Delivery by The Daily Journal

Readers leaving for the season may arrange ongoing delivery of The Daily Journal by notifying the journal business office in person by mail or phone. The paper will follow readers to their destination and can be redirected as often as needed.

Daily Journal the Journal Business Office

Notice to Advertisers on Copy Deadlines and Stands

The Journal announces guaranteed ad changes only for copy in by 9 a m each day. It lists R A Holmes E E Davidson and C W Hodges as daily news stands supplying the paper to customers.

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

McKinley Roosevelt Ticket for 1900

The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for President and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for Vice President, presenting their names as the candidates.

WM. McKinley Ohio Theodore Roosevelt New York

Political Conventions Republicans Des Moines

Des Moines reports on Republican conventions dated August 1 outlining party plans and candidate strategies with emphasis on regional organization and upcoming primary activities.

Governor Shaw and the Senator Ship

The Denison Review endorses Gov. Shaw as the preferred successor to the late Iowa Senator. It argues Shaw’s leadership and pro good government stance make him the best qualified choice to honor the former senator and lead Republicans in the state.

Denison Review Iowa

Iowa City Professor Named as Possible Congressional Timber

A marked copy from Superior Wisconsin Leader praises Prof. F H MacBride of Iowa City University for Congress in the district. The piece, attributed to H B Fairall, notes MacBride may not be pursued by Republicans now but would make a strong representative and should be kept in mind for future opportunities.

F. H. MacBride Iowa City University Congress H. 8 S. Fairall Iowa City Iowa City State Press Roosevelt Teddy

Curtis declines Postmaster General post for personal reasons

Clinton reports Hon. G. M. Curtis wired on Saturday that he cannot accept the 1st Assistant Postmaster General role due to personal and business reasons. The appointment would have been a high honor and reflects his prior declined bid for Congress two years ago.

Clinton G. M. Curtis Congress P. O

Democratic nominee advocates disenfranchising Negro voters

The statement criticizes Co. B. Aycock the Democratic nominee for North Carolina governor for launching a red shirt campaign aimed at disenfranchising Black voters. It argues this reflects Democrats nationwide claim to support consent of the governed though it calls the effort coercive.

Co. B. Aycock North Carolina

Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Advertisement

An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure with cautions to cough less to avoid lung trouble and consumption and promotes Safa for children priced at 25c and 50c. asks readers to inquire with their druggist.

Gov Gear's Selflessness Praised In Press Tribute

The Burlington Gazette lauds John H Gear as a servant of the people, noting his wealthless end after fifteen years in Congress and the Senate. It highlights his roles on the Ways and Means Committee and the Pacific Railroads Committee as evidence of his integrity.

Burlington Gazette United States Senate John H. Geat Congress Senate United States Committee On Ways and Means Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads John H. Gear

Press opinions tease readers with political quips and odd notes

The column compiles Iowa editorials on Mary Lease and Bryan era politics, noting Lease’s Kansas defeat and critiques of Roosevelt and free silver. It also lampoons governors and a Spencer News tale about a hen guarding wheat worth over $100, highlighting light local political commentary and a humorous weathered anecdote.

Spencer News Clay County

Iowa in Brief: Rail Deals and Local Happenings

The B C R N bought 27 miles of Cedar Rapids Garner & Northwestern line and started a 47 mile Albert Lea to Minneapolis route. Rolla Kendrick, critic for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, married Miss Alice Irwin of Keokuk. Civil engineer S L Bishop died in Omaha from tartaric acid poisoning after excess wine, sloughing notes of a Fort Dodge & Southeastern survey. Two burglars were captured at Nason & Whitehill store in State Center, one proprietor Ben Whitehill shot in the leg. A meteoric fragment fell near J C Fowlie’s Red Oak township farm during a June storm, buried in soil. analyzed in Iowa City for authenticity.

Cedar Rapids Garner & Nortwestern Albert Lea Minneapolis Rolla M. Kendrick St. Louis Globe- Democratic Fifth Avenue New York Alice John N. Irwin Keokuk Kendrick A. V. Kendrick S. L. Bishop Mitchell Vincent Fort Dodge & Southeastern Omaha Bishop Nason & Whitehill State Center Ben Whitehill J. C. Fowlie Red Oak Township Cedar County Mr. Fowlie Iowa City

Des Moines Weighs Senate Pick After Gear Vacancy

Des Moines July 23. Gov Shaw will not appoint to favor himself. options include a strong figure or a dignified but noncontender. Possible names include Lacey Dolliver Cousins Hepburn Perkins Cummins and James Wilson. Contenders for state offices also shaping up with Hobart leading for secretary of state and a tight treasurer race between Gilbertson and Morrow.

Des Moines United States John H. Gear Shaw Senate Lacey Dolliver Cousins Hepburn Perkins A. B. Cummins James Wilson Wilson Wisconsin A. C. Hobart Gilbertson

Minnesota Editors Enjoy Outing at Pioneer Press

St. Paul editors from across Minnesota gather at the Pioneer Press for an editors outing. The event features hospitality and a closing Mississippi River excursion this evening as the host publishers treat the guests.

Minnesota St. Paul Pioneer Press Mississippi

Allen's Foot-Ease powder advertised for foot ailments

An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for corns bunions swelling and sweating feet and as a comfort aid for tight shoes It claims instant relief from stinging sensations and tired aching feet with a trial package and mail offer from LeRoy NY.

Allen Allers Olmsted LeRoy, NY

Persecution of a Widow and Other News Items

Local reports from Shelbyville Indiana describe unknown intruder noises at Mrs Celestia Lemaster s home as neighbors guard the premises while she denies selling her farm. Elsewhere Chicago tug Perfection mutiny leads to captain s assault. Indiana treasurer Jacob Sheffer reports wheat yields a county high amid overall crop failures. Democratic Bryan plans six New York state speeches after October 1 in New York City Brooklyn Syracuse Buffalo Rochester and Utica.

Shelbyville Ind Celestia Lemaster New York Bryan New York State New York City Brooklyn Syracuse Buffalo Rochester Utica

Lightning Kills Three Threshers on Kennedy Farm

Three threshers on the Kennedy farm near Fort Scott Kansas were struck by lightning last night and killed. The deceased are Joseph Kennedy Archie Ralston and Henry Howes. Roy Coy was knocked unconscious but expected to recover.

Fort Scott Kans Kennedy Farm Here Joseph Kennedy Archie Ralston Henry Howes Roy Coy

Oleomargarine Trust Forming in Germany Berlin

Berlin July 24 reports that no oleomargarine trust has yet formed in Germany though talks point to one taking effect at the start of next month. The note hints at regulatory action and possible market implications for butter substitutes.

Berlin Germany

Grain-O praised as coffee substitute in Genesee ad

A young reader from Buchanan Michigan writes that Grain-O, the Genesee Pure Food Co. coffee substitute, has helped her mother quit coffee and that the family uses a package weekly. The letter from ten year old Bannie Williams endorses Grain-O as safer and better for children.

Buchanan, Mich Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy M. Y Bpannie Willians

Prohibition Party Opens Summit Park Convention

The regular state Prohibitionist convention opened at Summit Park and will adjourn tomorrow. The national platform will be endorsed and a full state ticket placed in the field. A prominent Prohibitionist predicts a campaign with great enthusiasm and full state turnout for their candidates.

New York Summit Park

Wheelmen Race Draws National Cyclists to Buffalo Meet

The Buffalo Athletic Field hosts a grand circuit bicycle meet on July 24 with riders of national reputation. Expect record breaking performances as the season’s biggest events unfold at the Buffalo venue.

Buffalo N. Y Athletic Field

McClair Poised for First-Ballot Nomination in Twenty-Second District

In Tuca New York on July 24 the Prohibitionists convene to nominate Charles W. McClair for the Twenty-second Congressional district. Early reports indicate McClair will secure the nomination on the first ballot to be cast this evening.

Tuca N. Y Twenty-second Congressional District Charles W. McClair

Summer Schedule of Street Car Services

The street car company outlines the summer service times for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and surrounding routes. Cars depart the office starting at 5 50 a m with 20 minute intervals until late evening while Sunday service begins at 8 00 a m with variations through the day. The last car runs at 11 10 p m and no passenger delivery occurs after that.

Wilton Muscatine Muscat South Muscatine Company Unti Park Place Fair Grounds

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