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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1901

Page

3

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Republican Senatorial Convention in Muscatine County

The Republican Party of Muscatine County plans a joint district convention at the Levee Hotel in Muscatine Iowa at 2 oclock p m on the date to nominate a Senator and discuss party business. Delegates are apportioned by county. Anne Gomes and others are invited to participate with county committees coordinating delegations.

Ibee Jal Hugiber Cus Anne Gomes Ioc Ekeake Muscatine County Republi Aulate Republican Party W. Bella Muscatine Anak Fcc Leuiea

Republican delegate convention called for Cedar Rapids Iowa

The Republican Convention for Iowa electors is called to meet in Cedar Rapids on August 7 1901 at eleven in the morning to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor Supreme Court superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. Delegates are apportioned by county with three delegates per county and one additional delegate for votes for John N Baldwin elector at large.

State of Iowa Cedar Rapids Goernor Supreme Court John N. Baldwin

Local Auditor Candidacy Hints Nab 3 Names

The Hampton Chronicle doubts Auditor Merriam seeks a third term next year and notes Archie C. Smith of Storm Lake or E. D. Chassell of LeMars as plausible candidates. It also suggests E. C. Stocker of Muscatine could fit the office well and rally support if he runs.

The Hampton Chronicle Merriam Archie C. Smith Storm Lake E. D. Chassell LeMars E. C. Stocker Muscatine Stocker

Vindication of Porto Rico policy cited by Supreme Court

The author asserts that the Porto Rico policy is fully vindicated by the Supreme Court and events, ridiculing earlier objections from Iowa newspapers and politicians who warned of Republican defeat if the policy were not abandoned.

Porto Rico Supreme Court Iowa

Iowa Democrat Chairman Nears Missouri Residency

Chairman Huffman of the Iowa Democratic State Central Committee is currently a resident of Missouri. The Davenport Republican suggests changing the call of the convention and locating it in St. Louis or Kansas City.

Huffman Iowa Democratic State Central Committee Missouri Davenport Republican St. Louis Kansas City

Perry Honored by Japan at Monument Dedication

The Japanese court honors Commodore Perry with a monument on Japanese soil. The premier delivers the dedicatory oration, noting the U S role in opening Japan to foreign trade. The article compares Japan China prospects and reflects on historical memory and future progress.

Perry Japan Commodore Perry Perry Monument China

City fights over streetcar and water rights in Supreme Court

The Cedar Rapids Republican notes several injunctions involving the street car company and the city. The water company seeks control over water use, while the city and utilities face multiple other injunction suits in the Supreme Court. The paper urges inviting capital to aid growth and peace as favorable conditions for investment.

Cedar Rapids First Avenue Wingf Water Supreme Court

Political column critiques fringe rhetoric and fusion history

A Democratic paper laments removing populistic and socialistic rubbish, noting forgotten enthusiasm for fusion in 1596. Des Moines Leader attacks Paul MacLean of the Creston Gazette as a gentleman usher of the sack red who pursues Cummins for alleged bigemous party ties.

Ohio Des Motines Paul MacLean Creston Gazette Red Cummins Ihis

Tariff Proves a Jolly for Farmers in Bank Accounts

The Louisville Courrier-Journal notes the protective tariff has been used to cheer farmers and the effect is felt in farmers’ bank accounts across the region.

Louisville Courtee-Journal

Weather, politics, and social quips blur old town letters

The column compiles a string of satirical notes on heat waves hot spells and social habits It mocks political shifts in Kansas and Ohio and jokes about marriages malaria and romantic gossip In tone it feels like a late 19th century rural newspaper column with playful commentary on daily life and public affairs

Reduced Rail Rates to Colfax Iowa for Epworth Assembly

The Great Rock Island Route offers one fare round trip from Iowa points excluding Council Bluffs for the Ep worth Assembly at Colfax. Sale dates August 7 to 18 1901 with return by August 19. Details from Rock Island agents or John Sebastian G P A Chicago IL. 723817.

Great Rock Island Iowa Council Bluffs Assembly Rock Island John Sebastian Chicago

Stories of the Day Contrast in Church and Modern Times

The column contrasts ancient and modern religious aims with quips about saving youths from lions or dogs. A jest about a priest returning with a new religion leads to a witty customs-house remark. A woman asks for her photo back. the bishop replies with a humorous offer to send his 600 item collection instead if she returns all but hers.

Philip Brooks

The Reporters Note Book and City Gossip

Battered anecdotes from a newspaper desk recount editor remarks on fiction and a round of city-table chatter. A writer laments long words hurting pay, a supposed marriage rumor shifts to a widow, and a preacher’s sermon on keeping a good man down sparks a Jonah and the whale punchline.

Paper hat and fashion notes in city society

A city woman shows off a new yellow paper hat said to be from the eastern cities. A bystander jokes it reflects Carrie Nation style or a yellow rose of Texas. A country visitor is seen sporting a new neck collar style with a cloth strip instead of a collar button.

Soando Carrie Nation Tex

Eloquent Muscatine Lawyer Tripped by His Favorite Word

A renowned Muscatine attorney famed for vivid eloquence often fell back on the word therefore disrupting his flow. He would praise jurors’ intelligence and then abruptly pivot, claiming the case was so clear they felt it at once, a cadence that could verge on awkward or disastrous.

Muscatine

Heat and Duty Sermon Sparks Tiny Church Collection

An observer recalls a hot day sermon on Christian duty in a nearby town church. The preacher stressed diligence amid sultriness. two small tip bags and three pennies were found in the collection, suggesting the audience supported the needed appeal.

Senator Titus Favored For Senate Seat In District

Clinton Herald editor calls Muscatine Louisa counties split for senate at stake in Republican convention. Titus strong among Muscatine backers. Mossberry of Columbus Junction named by Louisa as rotational rival. Editorial argues rotating senate seats wastes time and Titus would provide strong leadership if re elected.

Muscatine Brant Clinton Herald Titus Muscatine County Louisa County Mossberry Columbus Junction Carpenter Louisa Herald Senate Sen- Titus Ti Tus Lou ‘Ea County

Trusts Forming, Health Remains Uncontrolled by Power

The notice argues trusts may soon control most of the country, yet health cannot be controlled and recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It claims the tonic cures stomach and liver troubles and offers relief from dyspepsia and nervousness. The ad touts reliability and suggests the remedy prevents malaria and fever.

Reduced Rate Meetings at Pan-American Exposition

Buffalo New York May 1 to November 1 1991 rates for 5 19 and 36 days available on application. Call at the passenger depot for information regarding the above.

Buffalo N. Y

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