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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal serves Muscatine as the official paper of city and county. It is printed every evening on weekdays except Sunday and the semi weekly issue appears 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday.
Terms to subscribers outline pricing for daily carrier delivery and a weekly edition at ten cents per week. The notice promises by mail rates for one year and semi weekly copies at three dollars per year. It asserts circulation is greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
Representatives in Washington overlook Marlborough with Frank J. Stillman leading the office. The New York office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge. Chicago office at 048 Marquette Building is led by Payne and Young.
The Journal announces agency locations in Kecklerville West Muscatine and South Muscatine at Sharrar’s Morse Washburn’s and Chayka’s groceries. Extra papers will be sold nightly at these spots for subscribers missed by carriers.
City residents demand pure water and pledge to obtain funds if needed. Officials warn of typhoid risk this winter and urge securing a better supply, noting wealthy locals could subscribe and be repaid later.
The piece notes Iowa corn is progressing well per government reports while cautioning against government meteorological warnings. It critiques farmers who traded $100 land for $15 Dakota dirt and questions official disclosures about agricultural conditions.
A Chicago newspaper correspondent notes that death rates among Negroes in the South are hard to obtain because authorities still respect proprieties to avoid printing blunt details. The observer cites the phrase shot full of holes as unfit for certificates.
The speaker urges George Perkins of Sioux City as vice president and suggests David Brant of Iowa City as the next governor, arguing the party should consider Woodbury county leadership and Brant for statewide office.
Ten years ago yesterday thousands of unemployed silver miners were fed on the streets of Denver Colorado. The sage of Wolferts Roost has lived to see the golden age.
The Journal states the Muscatine water problem can be solved by obtaining a local well supply. It emphasizes wells as the key source to address the water shortage and secure reliable distribution.
The Vinton Eagle criticizes Iowa Republican papers for arguing over tariff policy and urges unity to maximize Governor Cummins's victory. It calls for all Republicans to work toward the largest possible majority as the campaign begins.
The writer states confidence in the Republican Party and President Roosevelt, recalling decades of party loyalty and a past silver issue scare. They urge Iowa to back Roosevelt for four more years starting March 4, 1905, asserting continued party strength and opposition to soup houses.
Cedar Rapids Republican reports a Marshalltown typhoid outbreak with 603 cases since March and four remaining. Dr W S Devine attributes the source to river water from public mains, noting bacillus contamination through spring thaws and river intake. He warns that boiled water and deep wells offer safer sources for city supplies.
Col Belknap of Kentucky predicts a strong Republican opportunity this year saying conditions due to the unpopular state government make victory almost certain. He notes conservative Democrats will vote with Republicans and expects defections and silent support ahead of November. He believes success here will boost Roosevelt in 1904.
Mrs Dora Clay Brock rejects claims that her six year old son Cassius Marcellus Clay Brock is the heir of General Marcellus Clay of Whitehall. She says she never was his wife, though he treated her as a child and told stories of his work for African Americans and his Russia court connections.
Prof. Pammel of the state agricultural college states that pumpkins and melons cannot mix, similar to tomatoes and cucumbers grown side by side. The article notes this as the extent of the information available.
A brief note urges readers that advertising can easily yield more business, encouraging local merchants to expand promotional efforts and capitalize on existing opportunities.
Funeral held at 9 30 this morning at J L Giesler home 403 West Second Street attended by friends. Rev J N Elliott spoke and Nellie Robertson sang. Pallbearers named J Eells C Townsend G M Titus W Bishop S Cohn W Blanchard. Interment at Wilton cemetery followed funeral cortege to Wilton.
A concise remark on modern commerce asserts advertising surpasses competition as the lifeblood of business, emphasizing promotional impact over rivalry alone. The quote frames advertising as essential to growth and market presence.
Merchants value good judgment in buying right goods that sell quickly. Consumers seek firms that keep stock new and up to date with the latest styles and designs.
The piece argues that carrying stock into the next season wastes capital and profits. It cites interest costs, risk of obsolescence, shop wear, and ruined shelf space as reasons merchants must avoid overstocking old goods to prevent turning customers away. It notes public doubt when shops appear overstocked with old stock.
Milwaukee Sentinel reports a child named Steena Yohneson singing playful lines about love, a wish for a safer yard, and hopes for a future with a home in Norway. The verse mentions farm life, dancing with threshing crews, and dreams of savings for a safer life.
The Pilgrim offers guidance on skin care with soap water and Turkish towel. It recommends a sponge bath with a touch of alcohol, a five cent shaving soap for the face, thorough rinsing, a cold sponge for toning, and cold cream or fresh cream followed by rice or talcum powder to protect skin from wind and sun.
A Muscatine witness Mr John Hands of Iowa City testifies Doan's Kidney Pills restore kidney health after years of trouble. He buys a box from a local drugstore and reports relief and improved health. Similar endorsements abound with Haverkamp's drug store encouraging inquiries. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Rock Island Rail road company issues a handbook titled Under the Turquoise Sky with numerous illustrations of natural and artificial wonders. The book can be obtained by sending six cents in stamps to John Sebastian, traffic manager, Rock Island system, Chicago. The guide serves as an education and a resource for travelers to the Rocky Mountain region.
Descriptive literature and timetables highlighting Muskoka Clear Sky Land Magnetewan Smooth Flowing Water Kawartha Bright Waters and Happy Lands are offered free by the Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department. Mail applications to Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago with Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A.
Robert M. Wilson, publisher of The Clipper in Durand Illinois, will begin August 1 1903 a pilgrimage to Cape Lisburne Alaska and return covering 8000 miles. He aims to gather authentic information on Canadian Northwest and Alaska resources lands minerals wildlife and government. His letters and photos will run weekly in The Oaks starting August 8 for fifteen months. The Oaks offers a three month free mail subscription and yearly price 32 dollars. Communications and money orders go to The Oaks 361 Unity Building Chicago Illinois.
Mansfield Massachusetts resident Helen F Williams reports a 27 year hay fever battle ending last summer after trying Hyomei She says no symptoms have returned since The letter supports Hyomei as a climate like remedy offered with money back promise by J J Havercamp to any dissatisfied user
The Bancroft Register notes promising harvests with prairie chickens and ducks thriving. It reports about six coveys of prairie chickens on quarters that produced scant flocks last year and says local duck hatchings are stronger than in many previous years.
Muscatine melon growers are vindicated after prior claims that watermelons and pumpkins should not be planted side by side. The Cedar Falls Record notes wide comment in agricultural press on the issue and supports the Muscatine position.
Iowa Central Railway announces summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction valid June 1 through September 30 1903 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo 24.25 Glenwood Springs 36.25 Salt Lake City Ogden 37.25 with low return rates to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer South Dakota Considerable route variety and stop overs offered Folders and rates available from any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN.
Muscatine Homestead No 826 meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in G A R hall over Mersey bank Raet Sanson e area
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