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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
3
A brief note asserts postal paid circulation is higher than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least triple that of any other daily newspaper, signaling strong market standing.
G Logan Payne of 935 Marquette Building Chicago represents Lacoste and Maxwell at 140 Nassau Street New York in this listing of agents and offices for business representation.
The Journal has set up agency outlets in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery and along the end of the street car track for convenient access. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies for missed subscribers.
The Republican delegate convention for Iowa's Second District will be held in Clinton on August 20 1902 at 11 a m to nominate a congress candidate. Delegates allocate one per county plus additional delegates for Cummins vote totals from 1901. Joe R Lane chairs the 2nd Dist Committee.
Secretary of State W B Martin Adair County Auditor of State B F Carroll Davis County Treasurer of State G S Gilbertson Winnebago County Attorney General C W Mullan Black Hawk County In term Polk County Clerk J C Crockett Supreme Court
President Roosevelt and most cabinet members plan an active campaign across 22 states this fall. The effort aims to explain key issues such as trusts, the Philippines, and Cuba, while allowing him to learn from public sentiment and urge educated voting in November.
The American Economist contends no single manufactured item can be identified as universally common in use, arguing that variety and context prevent a definitive universal example. The claim hinges on definitions of commonality and the breadth of manufactured goods across industries.
The text argues that production and prices have not dramatically shifted due to American protectionist policy. It contends that output remains steady and prices have not fallen significantly, contrasting with expectations of broad protective impact on domestic labor and industry.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa discusses the trust problem and a possible legal remedy. He notes the difficulty of crafting laws that hit pernicious trusts while sparing legitimate capital. He suggests taxing watered stock and all stock not real cash paid in to reduce incentives for large combinations.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues democracy favors assuming trusts are republican by nature while ex-Senator James Smith insists the public should divest from stock in trusts before challenging them. This exchange frames a debate on trust ownership and political action.
The Iowa Republican platform reports unanimous approval of prosperity and rapid labor demand, endorses Roosevelt for president and Cuba reciprocity, supports law enforcement and civil government in the Philippines, praises island policy, upholds protection and reciprocity, defends people's sovereignty over corporations, backs Roosevelt in regulating capital, seeks interstate commerce reform, and condemns anti voter suppression measures. The text closes with endorsement of Governor Cummins.
The South leads in commerce with the census noting that over the last decade sixty percent of cotton exports originated in southern states, marking a notable feature of republican prosperity and regional development.
The weather pleases farmers though city men may balk. The probable temporary chairman of the democratic congressional convention is Hon. L. B. Richhan of Muscatine. The meeting will be in Iowa City with Judge Wade as the probable nominee.
Washington considers a big fair or Chau tauqua to draw crowds, echoing Muscatine’s recent interest in similar plans. The region weighs events to boost local attendance and profile.
The speaker contrasts Republican and Democratic conventions. He argues Republicans fear disunity but generally unite, while Democrats hope for harmony but end in a rumpus, leaving members angry and going home.
The Journal notes the sale of an E. A. Allbee porker at Montpelier for 37.44 and two hogs from C. H. Rider on the Burlington road weighing 1200 pounds each at 7.25 per hundred earning 87.00. A hog selling for 43.50 draws sharp farmer interest in Iowa.
In the second district calls for congressional conventions Muscatine holds 16 republican votes but 12 democratic votes. Republican tallies place Muscatine third behind Scott with 26 and Clinton with 19. Democratic counts show Muscatine near the bottom, Iowa County is smallest with 10 while Muscatine has 12. Clinton leads with 21 delegates, Scott 19, Johnson 13, and Jackson equal to Muscatine.
A vintage advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic provides a positive remedy for chronic constipation. It guarantees cure and notes genuine tablets stamped C.C.C. never sold in bulk, with druggists carrying the product.
Iowa Central sells round trip tickets to Salt Lake for the event August 12 to 14 at less than one fare. Stop overs allowed west of Denver and Cheyenne. Tickets on sale August 7 to 10 with return limit September 30. For side trips contact nearest Iowa Central agent.
The statement lauds B Cummins for high courage sound discretion and scrupulous fidelity. It credits him with adding distinction to executive authority and inspires confidence in his progressive Republican leadership and wisdom.
Fashion notes describe making an effective evening gown from mercerized mull or cotton grenadine suitable for warm weather. A pale green silk mull version is proposed, with silk foundation, distinctive skirt tucks, flounce shaping, ecru applique, velvet ribbon trim on sleeves and shoulder knots, and a bolero defined by tucked blouse.
The Waverly Independent reports John Roach of Plainfield observed corn prices rise in the seventh year cycle. He bought 1900 corn in early 1901, stored it in tall cribs, and sold when prices hit 55 cents. Roach fed finished hogs and now holds 350 hogs ready for market, with corn profits nearing a dollar per bushel.
Thomas Ke vane of Scott township visited Storm Lake Wednesday and shared his success in farming. He arrived in the county seventeen years ago, bought eighty acres from James F. Toy with a $50 payment, and steadily expanded his land to 489 acres by purchasing the southwest quarter of section 35 from L J Metcalf at 60 dollars an acre. His holdings are valued around 65 dollars per acre, totaling about 31 200 dollars, illustrating that intelligent practical farming pays.
Primghar Bell reports Messrs Simmons and Ward sold the Foskett farm a mile east of town for eighty dollars an acre to Joe Miller. They had bought last spring at seventy per acre and will also receive this year’s crop, netting about one thousand dollars each. Their cautious speculation paid off as their front sight proved accurate.
The Merrill Record notes a large number of hobos passing through Merrill and describes them as a tough group. It states they are not seeking work despite local farmers and contractors offering good wages, and that laborers are hard to hire.
Joe Trigg recalls a man who spent half a workday smoking a corncob pipe. He insisted on smoking before, during, and after work and would not labor unless allowed to smoke.
Washington letter from July 31 1902 notes Col Hepburn of Iowa as a fearsome debater and key figure alongside Rep Allison and Rep Lacey. It describes Iowa’s strong delegation, royal visits including Prince Tsai Chen, Wu Ting Fang, and Siam crown prince, and signals trusts and tariff as major coming issues in Congress.
Travel offer via multiple rail lines to Niagara Falls with round trip fare 12.15 from Muscatine Sandusky and Put-In-Bay 8.65, depart Peoria at noon, one night out arriving 8:00 a.m. Friday August 8. Return valid to August 18 with side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal and stop-overs at Chautauqua Lake and Sandusky.
The notice lists travel sales from Des Moines events including the Annual Session of O. O. F. with Sept 12 to 15 dates and a round trip fare of $6, the Iowa State Fair Aug 22 to 30 with sales Aug 21 to 30 and return Sept 1, plus other county and city fairs. It also mentions low round trip rates to St Paul Minneapolis Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo on sale daily, Elks meeting in Salt Lake City with fare $32.30 and return by Sept 30, and K P meeting in San Francisco with round trip $48. Agent Cc. M. Gould.
Travel deals from Muscatine and Des Moines area include round trip fares to the Republican state convention in Des Moines July 30 with sale July 29 30 and return Aug 1 one fare. Epworth League Colfax offers July 24 to Aug 3 with Aug 4 limit and one fare. Catholic Total Abstinence Union Dubuque sets Aug 3 7 sale and Aug 12 deadline. New York City and Atlantic City trips on sale July 31 Aug 7 14 with 12 day return limit and 23.35 fare.
The Iowa Central railway has placed tickets on sale at very low rates to St Paul and Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts good returning to Oct 31. The Minnesota summer resorts offer health pleasure and recreation with fishing and other opportunities. Consult Iowa Central agents for further particulars.
W G Block Diamond Jo liner agent reports excursion tickets to Clinton available at 1.25 for round trip. Issued on July 19 through August 22 with return limit August 30. Tickets issued under guidance of Isaac P Lusk G P A of the line.
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