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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
3
The piece details the Daily Journal Muscatine Iowa publication schedule and delivery options. It notes daily evening issues on weekdays except Sunday and a semi weekly edition with Tuesday and Friday nights. It lists rates for daily and semi weekly subscriptions and claims circulation superiority over other Muscatine papers.
Washington areau The Marlborough records Frank J. Stillman in charge. New York Office at 140 Nassau Street names La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office at 948 Marquette Building names Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal lists agency points in Kecklerville West Muscatine and South Muscatine for convenient access. Stores include Chayka's grocery Sharrar's grocery and Morse Washburn's grocery with extra pipes on sale each night. Regular subscribers can pick up papers at these agencies if missed by the carrier.
Muscatine Republicans convene at the courthouse on June 20 at 1 30 pm to nominate 17 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines July 1 1903 select a county chairman for the ensuing year and conduct related business. Representation bases include one delegate per township ward and one for every twenty votes or a fraction over ten cast for W B Martin in 1902.
The writer argues there is little need for strikes and urges employers and employees to negotiate contracts like those between miners and operators in Iowa. Joint conventions would resolve disputes, uphold a rigid contract, and diminish the role of walking delegates as unionism drives adoption of this practical approach.
It costs from fifty cents up to get an ordinary lawn mowed in Muscatine today. And it is worth it. But where one man can be found who will do it there are more than 100 who are making more money. Eleven years ago 100 men could have been found who would have been glad to do the work for half the money. The men who went through that trying time in Muscatine have not forgotten.
In 1892 a business man on Iowa avenue bought pine and had it unloaded at his office stairs. In fore noon fifty men applied to carry the fuel up two flights as bids ranged from fifteen cents to $1.25. Verily it is not improbable that strikes gave the sign boards of prosperity.
The Journal notes Judge Wade does not advocate silver or gold standards and shows no clear stance on government ownership of railways nor tariff policy. It questions his suitability as a Democratic candidate for governor and suggests S H Brewster of Ottumwa and G F Rinehart of Newton might allow a surge for the Iowa City contender.
Hon. J. B. Sullivan of Creston declines to run for governor on the Democratic ticket citing business interests. He states he has no desire to bear the Democratic burden this year.
The speaker notes several Republicans aim to seize the Iown platform from Senator Allison for a moment to read its tariff section. Some would, if successful, become kleptomaniacs, exposing the temptation some face to alter the stance.
The Journal states it is not a republican paper and operates in a manner that satisfies the party. It warns that strenuous protests would be filed if the publication faltered or wobbled.
A historic three year span of strikes suggests uneven prosperity with workers winning some gains while industries face disruption. The comment notes widespread labor action affecting various sectors and signals ongoing economic tension and negotiation dynamics.
The Ohio Republican convention heard corroborative evidence from Senator Hanna supporting his stand, with the senator presenting corroboration to bolster his position at the gathering.
The quote blames prosperity signs on rhetoric by Senator Chauncey Depew of New York. The remark suggests a view on economic indicators as context for 1892, noting the absence of sign boards that year.
The conversation centers on Senator Hanna considering a revision to a tariff schedule if required. The remark implies readiness to adjust trade terms to fit changing economic conditions. The context suggests parliamentary or legislative scrutiny of tariff provisions.
A brief sports snapshot notes that Mr. Gay remained in a cautious stance, holding position as play continued without changes in the lineup or strategy. The terse update captures a moment of steady defense and no decisive action.
Burlington Hawkeye questions the nation’s emphasis on strikes over arbitration and asks why negotiation is less reported, framing the issue as a critique of labor coverage and dispute resolution.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil lauds Hanna for departing with grace and ease, calling it an artful exit.
The Burlington Gazette, a Democratic paper, praises Grover Cleveland yet doubts his name will be put before the coming Democratic National Convention. It cites differing views on campaign issues as too grave to risk selecting the capable leader who has steered the party to victory twice.
The Clinton Age notes no objections in Democratic papers to Judge Van Wagenen’s gubernatorial nomination. It says government ownership of railroads is off the table and no longer discussed by the party, except by Republicans.
The Cedar Rapids Republican weighs in on political alignments between Cummins and anti Cummins factions and mocks the idea of Republican divisions as outdated. The piece uses wordplay on gall and division to argue unity among Republicans.
The Keokuk Gate City disputes the reasoning that Mr. Machen, a deposed post office official, was morally tainted by his surroundings. It likens him to a specked apple and argues he worsened, infecting associates, illustrating a belief that evil Democrats corrupt good Republicans.
Judge L C Alexander of Waco Texas discusses political shifts saying he was a gold democrat once but has voted the republican ticket in the last two presidential elections. He reflects on party alignment and long range political views.
A reader identifies as a Democrat who will vote Republican while Bryan's wing leads the party. He notes many in Texas align with this view, recalling Palmer Buckner support and a shift toward McKinley. He labels Bryan a populist, noting his wealth as contradictory to populist ideals.
In a rural weatherTimes aside, the elderly observer recalls predicting a dry year after a wet season while noting 1903 currently surpasses 1902 in rain. The Hartley Journal adds a tale of Charley Van Hecke and a hen dying on eggs, leading to a rooster taking over the nest with the eggs.
In the past week double action pumps have drained cellars across town. Almost every cave or cellar owner has gained private boating and bathing access at home amid the flood conditions.
In a Manson Democrat brief a resident jokes about trading roughly three weeks of heavy rain for a single dry day. The note playfully asks locals in the area for a breath of sunshine.
Deacon Green recalls Ona wa’s past when a million mosquitoes swarmed the area thirty years ago. He notes a herd of fifty cattle camped nightly near the Sentinel office corner and many more along other street corners, contrasting with today’s mosquito-free streets.
Cedar Rapids judge J C Cook, fresh from farming, defends a Floyd county case in Charles City. Wearing old coat and patched pants, he reveals his identity and wins the jurors’ respect with plain talk and a sealed verdict from a patient jury.
An old style ad claims Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure kidney ailments. It offers a free sample and directs readers to Ster Remnedy Co in Chicago.
At noon an unknown person forced open the money drawer in the Rock Island depot office at the foot of Iowa Avenue and took a small amount of change. Police say they have information that may lead to the thief's identification. no clue yet.
Rainy weather reduces prices as the H Schmidt and Son Company invites customers to view their wall paper window display featuring five cent wall papers and special offers.
The republicans of Sweetland are urged to convene at Mount Grove school house on Saturday June 13 at 5 pm to elect seven delegates to the county convention and conduct other important business. J. H. Van Camp, Com.
Terrible washout note highlights a drop in wallpaper prices from H Schmidt and Son Co. Displayed So wall papers are advertised as better value than before amid the damage.
Colonel Humphrey announces the appointment of A L Rule of Mason City as quartermaster of the Fifty sixth regiment and A F Peddie of Emmetsburg as battalion adjutant.
Local items report fine fresh produce at St Johns and St Johns events. Travel updates note multiple passengers on the Firefly and Helen Blair to Davenport Rock Island and Chicago for business and visits.
J J Havercamp confirms a money back guarantee for Hyomei outfits sold via the newspaper ads. The portable inhaler, medicine dropper, and Hyomei bottle cost 1.00 with lifetime inhaler use and extras at 0 cents, and refunds offered if buyers are not helped after following directions.
Southern lands are described as undervalued despite favorable climate, shipping, and market access. The text promotes a free set of circulars on land prospects in Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana near the Illinois Central Railroad, for homeseekers and investors, via J. F. Merry in Dubuque Iowa.
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