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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
3
Terms By Mail Postage Paid Circulation Notice
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Daily, one year Daily six months Daily one month Semi Weekly one year Semi Weekly six months $3.00 Postage Paid.
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Muscatine
Journal Agencies List for City Readers
The Journal has set up agencies in Keckierville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale at these places every night for convenient access. Subscribers missed by the carrier can collect papers at the agencies.
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the Journal
Keckierville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Republican State Convention Called for Iowa 1902
Iowa Republicans announce a delegate convention in Des Moines on July 30 1902 at 11 am to nominate candidates for state offices and address other business. Delegates allocated by county and by votes for Albert Cummins in 1901. total delegates set at 1233 with officers H S Spence and C W Phillips.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummins
Aia
Jackson
Johnson
Cbs Eae
Hk. H. Spence
C. WW. Phillips
Duty to stay in the Philippines urged by Bishop Thoburn
The article argues against Senator Hoar and supports continuous American presence in the Philippines. Bishop Thoburn testifies that independence would lead to massacre of Macabebes, who have fought with the Americans. It asserts no withdrawal without danger and insists duty requires staying despite lack of Filipino consent.
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Hoar
Thoburn
M. E. Church
Senate
Philippine Islands
Bishop Thoburn
United States
Philippines
Dewey
Manila
Aguinaldo
Muscatine Receives Public Building Funding Aid
The Journal notes Muscatine’s rebound from gloom as Congressman Rumple helps secure an appropriation for a public building. The report highlights the shift toward optimism and progress following congressional action impacting Muscatine and nearby Iowa City.
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Muscatine
the Journal
Washington
Rumple
Iowa City
Muscatine Post Office Site and Building Plans Rise
A favored Muscatine site for a new post office may be paired with a $100,000 building, totaling $115,000 with the site. Congress’ short session may include building funds in the sundry appropriation bill, and Rumple plans a bill to grant the funds next year. Harriman railroads push a northwest colonization scheme, promoting irrigation and settler movement with long-term railroad benefits.
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Congress
Congressman Rumple
Muscatine
Harriman Roads
Vegetarian wins 125 mile Berlin to Dresden race
A vegetarian runner finished a grueling 125 mile Berlin to Dresden contest in 27 hours 17 minutes 14% seconds, beating a famed Greek who ran 140 miles in 48 hours. The feat delights veterinarians who hail the eco friendly victory.
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Berlin
Dresden
Marathon
Athens
Waterloo imposes liquor sales curbs on drunkards
Waterloo officials publish a town list of old sets and order saloons and drug stores not to sell liquor to them. The mayor limits one saloon per 1,000 residents, reviews permit applications, and refuses some. With a population of 15,600 the town plans 15 saloons.
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Waterloo
Indianola corn husker shocks local farm lads
An Indianola inventor unveils a massive corn husker weighing 6,500 pounds and measuring 52 feet long and 19 feet high. Farmers’ boys nickname it the automancorn and skeptically declare it will not work.
Iowa central committee chairmanship may see contest
Rumors hint at a battle for the state central committee chair as candidates emerge. If not Spence, Clayton of the Sixth district appears likely to run, signaling renewed activity in Iowa politics.
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Iowa
State Central Committee
Spence
Clayton
Somethin's Doin' Right Plays Up in Local Commentary
A bold local column argues a positive turn in community affairs with confident cadence and a call to keep momentum. The piece highlights recent improvements and urges readers to stay engaged and supportive.
Labor men pledge massive Labor Day celebration plan
Clerks convened last night and now anticipate a stirring event. Union leaders urge turnout and promise a robust program.
School Board Proposes $300 Salary Increase for Chevalier
The school board appears set to retain Superintendent Chevalier by approving a $300 yearly raise.
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Chevalier
Lively Firemen Meeting Ends on High Note
Citizens describe a spirited firehouse gathering that concluded smoothly with good humor. Summer arrives with heat and ceremonies as commencement activities unfold, adding to the season's festivities.
Student faces exams before vacation begins
A schoolboy endures a sequence of examinations starting today to earn his hoped for vacation. The phrase darkest before dawn frames his mood as the tests unfold.
Press Opinions and Partisan Critique Contrasts
The Boone Republican derides party organs for blanket endorsements, urging editors to defend right actions over party loyalty. Keokuk Gate City condemns the fire cure used by southern factions, arguing it surpasses the water cure in cruelty and exposes partisan bias in protest.
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Boone Republican
Keokuk Gate City
South
Philippines
Governor cites province population and war victory belief
The governor of the richest and most populous Chinese province told Mr Barrett that the province had 190 900 000 inhabitants and after the war with Japan 99 000 000 believed the country had won, with no efforts to correct this view.
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China
Barrett
Japan
The Great Medicine for Build Up of Weak and Sickly
A summer remedy is advertised as a powerful tonic for weakened individuals. The advertisement claims it strengthens the body, boosts vitality, and restores health during hot months, urging readers to try the product.
Paine's Celery Compound Proclaimed A Nervous Cure
Mrs. Mamie Goubler of West Philadelphia testifies that Paine's Celery Compound cured her general nervous breakdown after months of distress. She reports improved health after two bottles and urges others to try the remedy. She credits John A. Cain for recommending the medicine and plans to recommend it to friends.
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Paine
Mamie Goubler
390Th Street
West
Philadelphia
John A. Cain
Ex County Treasurer Sued for $1899 Shortage
The former county treasurer D Maher of Iowa City faces a suit for a $1899 shortage. Six of eight Atlantic saloons closed by injunction for noncompliance. Iver Svaleson died in a Fort Dodge gypsum mine. Four year old John Hanley killed by Fort Dodge streetcar. George H Mullin chosen Fort Dodge schools superintendent. Sioux City starch factory closed. corn moved to Davenport glucose plant. Judge Prouty rules wages may not be assigned without wife's signature. Rabid dog bites multiple animals near Sunbury. boy avoids infection.
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D. Maher
Iowa City
Atlantic
Iver Svaleson
United States
Gypsum Company
Fort Dudge
Little John Hanley
Fort Dodge
Geo. H. Mullin
Washington, Iowa
Sioux City
Corn Products Company
Davenport
Prouty
Polk County District Court
Iowa
Sunbury
Cedar County
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central railway has placed tickets on sale at very low rates to St Paul and Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts valid returning to Oct 31. The summer resorts of Minnesota offer great fishing and value, with low rates and travel opportunities for health, pleasure or recreation. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Iowa Central
Proposed State Atlas of Iowa by Iowa State Atlas Co
The Journal notes a handsome prospectus for an Atlas of the State of Iowa led by Mr. Huebinger who previously published the Atlas of Muscatine County and a map of Muscatine city. The project promises a complete first class edition under his leadership.
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State
Iowa
Iowa State Atlas Publishing Co
Huebinger
Muscatine County
Muscatine City
Iowa Central Rail Adds Sleeping Cars Between Peoria and St Paul
Beginning June 8 the Iowa Central railway will run through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St Paul and Minneapolis, offering quick service and improved connections. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
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Iowa Central Railway
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Illinois Central to test new locomotive design on 504 mile run
An experimental engine for the Illinois Central will feature eighty inch driving wheels, a seventy two inch fire box, and a water capacity of 7069 gallons. The plan is to operate daily round trip from Chicago to Centralia, covering 504 miles.
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Ilinois Central
Chicago
Centralia
Clayton May Be Next Chairman in Iowa G.O.P.
Washington dispatch says Rep R H Spense may be reelected chair of Iowa state central committee with opposition from R W Clayton of the Sixth district who would chair the fall campaign if urged by central committee and GOP workers. Clayton holds a majority of committeemen support though several districts oppose him. The piece also covers Grand Army posts urging senators to back soldiers in the Philippines and notes Col Root and Dems outraised by party critics.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Washington, D. C
Iowa
R. H. Spense
State Central Committee
Washington
R. W. Clayton
Clayton
Congress
Central Committee
Grand Army
Carmack
Dolliver
Towa
Philippines
Col. Root
Keokuk
Man Leads German Couple To Pain Balm Relief
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio reads the Dayton Volks Zeitung and buys Chamberlain's Pain Balm for his wife's back pain. After a few days she reports relief and calls it a new birth in health, with unbearable pains vanishing before the bottle is used up. The liniment is sold by all druggists.
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George Schaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkszeitung
Chamberlain
Decatur Dennis
Sammy Mckey
Dearborn St
Chicago
Cook County Hospital
Athenian Literary Club Poem Read At Mrs Funck Home
The Athenian invites members from varied places to a fortnightly meeting. The poem by Miss Mystia Baker honors sisterhood, lists members like Addieman Altekruse Hoopes and LaTourette, notes refreshments by Millar Bakers and Legler, and ends with a toast to the society’s growth and service to women.
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Mystia Baker
Harry Funck
Low Rates to San Francisco and West Coast Cities
Travel offer from Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine San Francisco and National Convention Travelers' Protective Association Portland Oregon. On sale May 27 to June 8 for up to 60 days. For rates routes and stopovers contact C. R. I. & P. passenger depot. C. M. Gould, Agent.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Portland
Oregon
Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic
Dean's Kidney Pills Soothes Muscatine Backache
Local man Frank Royster of 114 Clinton street, Muscatine, reports full relief from persistent back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's pharmacy. He cites frequent days laid up, kidney secretion distress, and prior unsuccessful remedies before purchasing the 50 cent treatment from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, sole US distributors.
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Frank Royster
Clinton Street
Musser’s Saw Mill
Dean
Havercamp’s
Deakx
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
How to Avoid Trouble With a Family Remedy
A public notice urges families to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now for bowel complaints. It claims the medicine is the most successful cure for both children and adults and advises keeping it at home to avoid late trips to town. Available from all druggists.
Boston Round Trip Special to New York via Nickel Plate
John 7 Calahan general agent Chicago offers a rail fare to Boston for a Christian Scientists meeting in June with a return by July 1. Tickets go on sale June 12 13 14 with a stopover to visit Niagara and a granted route. Write for details.
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Boston
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara
John 7 Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Notice to Contractors for West Hill School Addition
Sealed proposals for a four room addition to the West Hill school building will be received by J. B. Hunt at his office up to 5 o'clock p m June 13 1902. Plans are on file with Architect Zeidler 107 West Second street. The board may reject any or all bids. A K Raff Secretary G O Morgridge President.
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Muscatine
West Hill
Zeidler
West Second Street
J. B. Hunt
East Second Street
A. K. Raff
G. O. Morgridge
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