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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
3
TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS Irregular or tardy delivery should be reported to the business office. Each copy should be delivered before 6 30 p m. Complaints should be made promptly if late. Subscribers should provide secure delivery places or boxes.
Advertises seasonal home departures with in person mail or phone notices to The Journal business office. Promises to follow readers to new address and allow frequent address changes during summer trips.
The Journal reminds advertisers that changes or day-of ads are guaranteed only if copy is in the office by 9 a.m. The Journal is sold daily at R. A. Holmes FE. FE. Davidson and C. W. Hodges news stands. All customers can be supplied.
Des Moines reports on W. L. Roach of Muscatine, urged by locals to run for Congress. Roach hesitates, citing business obligations and reliance on his leadership to run his firm, though Muscatine Republicans press for his candidacy.
A worker on the Ottumwa railroad was found dying after being struck by a train on July 22. The poison liquor sold to him is cited as the main cause, with the vendor accused of illegal Sunday sales defending his actions as patriotic amid public sentiment.
Former Speaker Reed once termed Czar Reed by Democrats now labels himself anti imperialist. His shift has cost him a speaking role with the Republican national committee, leaving both parties to assess his new position and potential impact on campaign discourse.
Inland dispatch reports Jackson County Republicans took no action on Congress. Sentiment favored G. M. Curtis of Clinton. Johnson County Republicans likewise remained silent on the Congressman at their convention.
Brief items record births and social happenings from the country, with editorials on philosophical reflections by sages. The column highlights personal milestones alongside thoughtful notes from correspondents across locales.
In Colchester Connecticut a temperance lecturer labeled as Mark Twain caused a riotous audience when the substitute speaker Mr Hornet, unknown to locals, delivered lines misattributed to Twain. The crowd captured by laughter realized the swap only after the chairman intervened and Hornet stormed out in disgrace.
A Muscatine excursion describes a 60 mile ride aboard the steamer Young from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower now open with more attractions. Tower parties of ten or more receive free tickets from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower and return. Basket dinner accommodations are available. Departures are 6:30 a.m. on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday, with return to Muscatine at 7:45 p.m. Inquiries to agent Wm. G. Block.
The family of Hugh McAuley of Kent was poisoned after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms. Mrs McAuley is feared dead and others are in critical condition. The McAuleys are a well to do and prominent farming family. Toadstools were gathered that morning for dinner.
An advertisement touts No-To-One as a magic aid to quit tobacco and smoke for life. It claims to make weak men strong and offers a guaranteed cure with a free booklet and sample, priced 50 cents or 81 cents, from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
Mrs J A Bolton returns from Maquoketa. Rev W W Williams preaches at M E church. visitors from Ohio Georgia and Nebraska join relatives and attend missions meeting. Public talk by Mrs J E Corley recounts travels including Washington Philadelphia London and Paris with vivid scenes and reflections. Two young ladies plan a bridal trip following the talks.
While Mrs. Edlestine and her daughter were driving out of town a frightened horse threw them from the buggy near the river bridge and caused damage to the transport. Friends assisted them home. The Melborn show drew crowds and was well received at 25 cents. Walter and Blanch Ford planned a West Liberty visit with Uncle John Ford, with further travel noted for next Saturday.
Jennie Buseck stayed with John Melisha this week and reports plenty of farm food out in the country. Alvin Gates, while running, struck Mrs. Fred Moss and bruised her. Showmen bid for Joe Schilig's trick horse at 300 dollars. Walter Nicola has the barn sill foundation for a new frame. Hardy brothers are building a grainery for Ed. Flinn two miles southeast. Steam threshers whistle in mornings. The town is plastered with show bills.
The article describes digestive stress among British soldiers due to tight garments and heavy gear. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to treat dyspepsia indigestion constipation and related issues, claiming it strengthens the stomach and aids regular bowels.
Washington Iowa July 30 Grover Bean a fifteen year old boy living near Ainsworth was thrown from a wagon loaded with oats when the team ran away. The heavy wagon passed over his body about the hips and he is reported in a precarious condition with probable death.
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