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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
3
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Obituary recalls Hiram Price who died in Washington on the 30th, aged 81. Davenport banker, railroad builder, and longtime congressman known as King Hiram led in local banking laws and the First Iowa regiment support. He served three terms representing the Second Iowa district, was a strong prohibitionist, and led the National Anti-Saloon League. His family links include a daughter who died aboard the La Bourgoyne voyage and a widow who preceded him in death. His frank, candor won broad German and general support, leaving a lasting philanthropic legacy.
A Nebraska exchange recalls a farmer driving into town with livestock in a wagon. A high collared youth taunts with Noah's ark remark, but the farmer responds that he saved a place for the jackass, brightening the moment before he rides on.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts delivers a strong restatement of the Monroe doctrine at the Pan-American exposition. He opposes European interference in the Americas, pledges no European colonies or naval bases in the Caribbean, and asserts the United States will build and control an American canal with guaranteed neutrality for all states of the two Americas.
The New York Tribune questions where political leadership is headed as Pettigrew shifts to a plutocratic stance. It imagines Texas oil, Colorado mining, Kansas farming, and Southern industrial change, weighing who will steer the country away from a chaotic definition bowwows.
Mr A W Lee runs an excellent Ottumwa Courier leaving no room for another daily in the city. The Morning Press closed for lack of patronage nearly a year ago and the evening Democrat has now followed. A population near 20 000 supports only one daily paper.
After opposing a postal system, Abbul Hamid of Turkey contends that the typewriter promotes sedition. He notes inflammatory papers can be written on a typewriter and circulated without identification, while a handwritten letter can be traced to its author.
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers a handsome descriptive folder about the Pan-American exposition. Send 2 cents in stamps to 249 Clark Street, Chicago, for the mailer.
In a quote from the Philadelphia North American the crowd features important looking men with broad smiles and big badges identified as the reception committee. A modest figure in the corner is named Dewey, described as the modest looking fellow.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway plans major improvements to cut the Kansas City Chicago distance by 35 miles to 483, enabling use of its own tracks between Kansas City and Denver. A new Belknap to Trenton straight segment will replace the current route, with new tracks Platte City to Kansas City and Leavenworth to Topeka. The move includes building a new Missouri River bridge at the Winne r Bates site and extending tracks from Limon to Denver to access its own routes, reducing dependency on Burlington and Union Pacific lines.
The Ringgold Record praises the Sioux City Journal edited by Hon Geo D Perkins as a fair and able Iowa paper. It calls Perkins exact in truth and says the journal never falters it is a model newspaper and fair to itself.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, readers cherish hand decoration as a bright human touch amid machine driven reproduction. Framed lines and water color overs and ser monettes bring color and uplift, echoing C han ning and other works that urge elegance over luxury.
Ottumwa Courier reports Prof Calvin, Iowa geologist, flatly rejects coal forming oil in Iowa and then claims a discovery of refined oil in Clay county. A subsequent bulletin says the Clay county oil is not crude petroleum but refined oil, casting doubt on the scientist’s statements and sparking public debate.
Iowa congressman Hull told Filipinos they had the best idea and spirit for rapid development. The Filipinos responded with a colloquial taunt praising his slang, saying Hually gec' Ain't he a peach in slinging taffy.
A White Plains judge sentences a man to 160 days in jail for failure to provide adequate medical attendance for his dying daughter. The ruling states faith without good medical works is not sufficient.
A. E. Lafa yette of Gregory Landing Missouri recalls a near death from colic and cholera and diarrhoea. He credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for instant relief and ongoing health. Sold by J. J. Havercamp and W. C. A. Busch druggists.
On May 31 in Riverside the Decoration Day program filled the opera house with overflow seating. Rev Payne gave the address at 2 p.m. after which attendees marched to the cemetery to decorate graves. The Kalona hand led, followed by many school children, elderly veterans, and citizens. The day was cool and well attended.
W. J. Young Jr announces schedule from Muscatine to Davenport and intermediate ports every Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 AM and from the city to Burlington and intermediate ports every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 PM. For rates contact Captain Blair or Agent Block.
An advertisement promotes Recto as a remedy with a claimed 98 percent cure rate for piles. It promises free samples and offers a free trial if it fails to cure. Endorsed by J. J. Havercamp, the ad urges interested readers to try the product.
A fragment reflecting on memory and mercy. It hints at lingering presence and a few individuals who grant forgiveness, suggesting a quiet, introspective moment.
The Iowa Central railway announces reduced rate arrangements for numerous June meetings across Iowa. Des Moines June 29 and June 10. Davenport June 3-6. Dalbuque June 6. Atlantic June 13-14. Cedar Falls June 18-20. Marshalltown June 24-26. Waterloo June 25-28. Call or write Geo S Batty for sale dates, ticket limits, and details.
The White House grounds keeper wonders if a pair of hawks that roosted at the executive mansion will return this spring after disappearing months ago. If visible again, they may be shot due to their havoc among robins starlings and blackbirds in the White House trees. The hawks are noted as extremely sharp and have dodged capture for years.
Railroads across the Trans Mississippian territory set July 16 21 fare to Cripple Creek Colorado for delegates and wives. They will enjoy high altitude mountain scenery 11000 feet above sea level and visit Colorado points of interest. The twelfth annual Trans Mississippian Commercial Congress promises a record attendance.
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