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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
4
Republicans hold convention in Philadelphia on June 19, Prohibitionists in Chicago on June 27, Democrats in Kansas City on July 4, and Silver Republicans in Kansas City on July 4.
The Republican electors of Iowa will hold a convention at Des Moines on August 1 at 9 o'clock in the morning to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor of State Treasurer of State Attorney General Supreme Court College of the Supreme Court and railroad commissioner with delegates allocated by county and votes for Governor Shaw in 1899 as the basis for representation. Delegates: one per county plus one for every two hundred votes cast over one hundred for Shaw. Hoo Weaver, Chairman. Penobscot Republican State Central County. W Phillips, Secretary.
The piece defends postal honesty amid Cuban affairs and cites large mail volumes with minimal losses. It notes 17 million registered pieces valued at $500,000 and annual ordinary mail of over 1.8 billion letters totaling about $467 million, with losses around 0.11 percent. It references Wanamaker estimates on total ordinary mail and losses due to carelessness by postal workers.
Iowa brief notes a strong prospect for a large apple crop in the southern region. Bloomfield dedicates a new Methodist church with a $20,000 cost. Spirit Lake Chautauqua runs July 9 through 19 with a prepared program. A new music law takes effect July 4, 1991. teachers gain lead time. Poweshiek County Agricultural Association cancels fair due to extensive damage and rebuilding costs.
Utica hosts the 424th annual NYAPFG convention opening with four days of shooting tournaments. A large number of cash prizes are offered to participants.
A. O. U. W. meeting in Sioux Falls South Dakota June nine to twenty six details a single fare plus two dollars for round trip from Pows Iowa and all points south Call on nearest ticket agent for rates dates of sale limits etc Jno G Farmer AG P and T A BC R and N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa
A note suggests using a book to attract people who want to talk. The idea is to present an engaging read that invites discussion and social interaction.
A long extract from the New York Christian Advocate recalls General Miles and a veteran correspondent debating the dangers of tobacco and alcohol. A poem attributed to an unknown author contrasts wine with water, warning of vice and urging virtue.
The new capitol in Santa Fe was dedicated with a grand parade and formal ceremony. Gov Orero received the building for the state, Territory Sec. Wallace for the custodian committee, and ex gov Bradford delivered the oration. A lavish illumination and reception were planned for the evening.
The Seaboard Air Line began operating four through trains this week between New York and southern Florida. Trains run via Jersey City on Pennsylvania Railroad tracks under a through alliance. The route is claimed to be 193 miles shorter than competing lines between New York and Florida.
A wry saying notes that true need is only revealed once work begins, suggesting hidden depths of a task become clear during its early stages.
Rev H D Herr delivers the annual sermon to the class of 1900 at the Congregational church. He urges watchfulness and steadfast faith, twofold armor of mind and heart, and a life of faith, courage, and charity guided by Christ.
Fragmentary text urges fighting in service and truth. Mentions organizing bands and best wishes for ascent, hoping for a Taronga trial in a cryptic context. Sentences are incomplete and lack clear names or dates.
A Muscatine church sermon denounces saloon influence and urges strict enforcement of liquor laws. The speaker condemns saloon owners and city officials for law defiance, calls for petitions and public awakening, and links Christian ethics to civic duty.
The First Baptist Church featured a morning sermon themed The Touch of Jesus. The speaker used Mark 12 41 to illustrate how touch permeates senses and life, citing Jesus comforting Peter blessing children and healing a deaf mute as examples.
IcKee and Gar shipped a load of hogs midweek while Beb slowly gains strength after a paralysis, and Misses Brockway Visited Muscatine. Crutch aid helps Harper, and Nina Van Camp Nellie and Grace Gunderson called at Columbus Junction. Residents enjoy lake holidays. Madge Babbitt held ice cream festival raising ten dollars. Marquis Crow added two windows to his dwelling. Wm Northey from Waterloo set a monument for relatives at Brockway cemetery. Mrs Jarrard remains poorly and Tipton reports deterioration. John Noland slowly recovers from heat illness.
A runaway occurred on Mulberry Street when Chas Hagerman left a horse tied as two boys rode in a wagon. The frightened horse bolted toward the river near Peto barn. Captain intervened at great risk and halted the animal, likely saving the boys’ lives.
The water works company received a definite reply this afternoon in secret council session regarding the sale of the city plant. The fixed price remains unknown until council action. if approved, the measure will be submitted to a public vote before final acceptance.
Mr and Mrs George Nyenhuis of Sweetland township mourn the death of their only son Freddie who died Saturday afternoon at 1 30 at the home of J Hyink 123 West Front Street after a five day illness He lived 24 months and 2 days A funeral was held Sunday at the Hub residence Interment followed at Harker cemetery
A proverb notes the paradox that a person unable to accumulate despite extravagance is a rarity, while abundance alone does not ensure success. The saying warns against unrestrained spending, implying prudent management over excess.
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