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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

2

Iowa convention endorses tariff reform platform at Des Moines

Des Moines July 31. The Republican convention quickly disposed of business and adopted a Cedar Rapids tariff plank with heated debate over modifying last year's language. Officers were nominated by acclamation and minor offices balloted, with no contests reported by Senator Harriman's credentials committee and adjournment sine die at 6 pm.

Des Moines WE Smith William B. Martin B. F. Carroll G. S. Gilbertson Charles W. Mullan W. F. Harriman E. C. Roach Rock Rapids E. W. Weeks Guthrie Center Furman Tuttle Webster City W. F. Muse Mason City C. R. Benedict Shelby Reading A. V. Proudfoot Indianola W. S. Kenworthy Oskaloosa J. M. Wilson Centerville Committee On Resolutions H. M. Towner James C. Davis Towner Col. S. W. French Wilson George E. Roberts Iowa Davis

Digestive Elixir Promise From Kodol Advertisement

An advert claims overeat causes indigestion and that Kodol aids digestion without stressing the stomach. It asserts the product strengthens the body and makes rich blood, with claims of fast relief and applicability to any food. Sold by local druggists Coady Mongan and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

E.C. DeWitr & Co Chicago Coady & Mongan and Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store

Ballot results show Crockett and Jones lead for first ticket

The first ballot totals name John Crockett 236, C T Jones 270, J E Whelan 232, M C Buchan 180, C W Neal 142, B C Bousquet 87. On later ballots Crockett gains Whelan support, nears the 617 necessary, and Jones rises to 442 before final tallies place Crockett at 942 and Jones at 289. W W Cornwall defeats B I Salinger for reporter 641 to 466, John Williams 127. For railroad commissioner Dawson leads with 571, Ketchum 482, Blakemore 179. second ballot Dawson 700, Ketchum 513, Blakemore 19.

Supreme Court John Crockett C. T. Jones J. E. Whelan M. C. Buchan C. W. Neal B. C. Bousquet Crockett Whelan Jones W. W. Cornwall B. I. Salinger John Williams E. A. Dawson N. S. Ketchum W. D. Blakemore Dawson Ketchum Blakemore

Typewriters In United States Worth Six Million

Census bureau bulletin shows forty seven typewriter and supplies producers in the United States with capital of eight million four hundred thousand four hundred thirty one dollars. Product value reports six million nine hundred thirty two thousand twenty nine dollars spent on salaries wages miscellaneous expenses and materials totaling over six hundred thousand dollars in salaries and more than two million for wages and freight and fuel.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau United States

Downey Notes and Social Visits Highlight Week

Downey Iowa reports Grace Adams Knotts from New York City visiting relatives, extended by Mrs Maria Schenck and daughter from Muscatine. West Branch and West Liberty residents visit friends. Harvest work accelerates amid showers as farmers thresh soon. Local meetings include M P quarterly gathering August 9 and 10. Mary Secrest hosts tea with Mabel Merritt Seaton Longerbean Edith Cornwall Stella Pidd May Compton and Miss Wilson.

Jno. Rorick Calvin West Liberty Meyers Lou del. Randall West Branch T. B. Pidd Des Moines Jno. Cornwall Geo. Cornwall Mary Secrest Mabel Merritt Mabel Seaton Eva Longerbean Edith Cornwall Stella Pidd May Compton Miss Wilson

River forecast for August 1 1902 near Dubuque to Davenport

The Mississippi River is expected to fall slowly between Dubuque and Davenport by 8 a.m. Friday. Forecasts show variations at Keokuk and LeClaire with measured levels in feet and inches across multiple stations.

Weewney Dubuque eNews LeClaire Keokuk Mississippi Davenport

Iowa Central Limited Expands Night Schedule to Twin Cities

Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest are advised of the new fast service with sleeping cars and coaches on the Iowa Central Railway Limited. The train departs Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily and arrives in Minneapolis at 8 00 a m. See local ticket agent for rates and details.

Twin Cities Northwest Iowa Central Railway Elrick Junction Minneapolis Chicago, Rocksland & Pacific Railway Iowa Minnesota South Deakota Jnc Jnc. G. Farmer, Go. P. @ T. A., Cedar Rapids Division Co. & & & Po Rye Cedar Rapids

Counterfeit Bill Dispute Prompted by Clever Imitation

A cashier refuses a counterfeit note while the depositor recognizes the imitation and presses for some leniency. The exchange highlights cautious handling of suspected counterfeit currency and the consumer's persistence in seeking a compromise.

Calf Raises Value After Escaped Roaming In Muscatine

A Muscatine calf that wandered onto a public road near Park Place increased its value from five dollars to about ten by the time ownership and costs were settled in Justice Court. City authorities and Mrs. C. E. McCoy cared for the animal while Howard Chandler faced a replevin suit and a fee tally. The case ended with Chandler paying eighty cents plus about nine dollars in costs, and the calf was returned to the owner from the courthouse.

Muscatine Rascal Park Place Justice Hall F. W. Eversmeyer Henry Oberhouse C. E. McCoy Arthur Hoffman Hoffman Justice Court F. W.eversmeyer Chandler Calf

Route to repair offered by railway agents

The text notes a repair route can fix the issue and that the item can be bought via any railway agent. It also states copies of the literature will be sent on request to A. C. Shaw, General Agent, Passenger Department, 228 Clark Street, Chicago.

A. C. Shaw Pass Clark St Chicago

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