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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
5
Little Larkin Chesebrough ten in Butlerville was riding a pony last night when it stumbled and rolled on him near the local school. The boy lies unconscious at home under care of Dr. W S Norton with possible brain injury and uncertain prognosis.
John M. Kemble announces he has been chosen by Governor A B Cummins to raise funds for a Canton Ohio McKinley memorial costing over 700000 dollars. Iowa’s share is 10000 with Muscatine asked for 125, Kemble notes only seven dollars subscribed so far and invites locals to sign with post office address at 116 Iowa Avenue.
The Alfalfa Sage quips that most men with a brilliant future ahead never reach it, suggesting expectations often outpace reality in personal achievement. The remark frames a humorous, ironic take on ambition and self-belief.
A political cartoon mocks Senator Burton’s allegiance to the sugar beet, suggesting he has never seen a sugar beet in his life. The caption implies irony about his devotion to the crop.
Asbury Park is accessible from New York via the Pennsylvania Railroad Central Railroad of New Jersey or the Atlantic Highlands Boats of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. From Philadelphia, depart from Broad Street Station or Market Street via Camden. Over one hundred trains stop daily except Sunday at Asbury Park Station.
The Journal in Muscatine Iowa reports three weeks remain in its grand vacation contest with leaders in country and city lists tight and votes crucial. Miss Hendricks withdraws from the contest citing request to drop her name, leaving a standings shift among city and rural entrants.
The Journal plans two elaborate trips for the top four contestants. The first place winners depart from Muscatine to Chicago then Buffalo to Niagara Falls before New York and Asbury Park via Lehigh Valley or Delaware and Lackawanna routes, with all expenses paid. The second place duo sails up the Mississippi to St Paul and back on a Diamond Joe steamer, leaving about a week after June 30th.
The article outlines several voter outreach methods tied to subscribing to the Daily Journal. It lists coupon clipping, converting present subscribers to advance payments, and gaining new subscribers with varying payment terms to earn votes, including specifics on three month trials and cash in advance.
A register lists Miss Bessie Duffield Route 2 Miss Ida Drake Route 1 Alal isa Miss Lou Hoffmeyer Rural Route 3 Miss Mabel Fisch Wapello Iowa Miss Pearl Wiederrecht Wapello Miss Alice Yeager Fruitland Miss Hattie Herrick Rural Route Muscatine detailing current postal routes and names for the community roster.
The Pennsylvania lines announce a new 20 hour passenger train between Chicago and New York to begin Sunday June 15. The service departs Chicago at 12 noon daily aboard modern equipment and is named The Pennsylvania Special. Inquiries may be directed to H. R. Dering assistant general passenger agent at 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
The Philadelphia Press notes southern states again show advantages as berry crops flood northern markets in May. The market is well supplied and prices are reasonable, indicating a large crop and improved shipping practices. A good share of berries in market originate from North Carolina.
Morning services featured a well received Children’s Day program with artistic decorations in white goods and fresh flowers. The Sunday school orchestra aided the event while Pastor Herr offered remarks. similar programs were observed at German Methodist and African Methodist Episcopal churches with pretty decorations and large attendance.
A one fare round trip from all stations on the B C R N Ry to Minneapolis is set for the Fraternal Order of Eagles national meeting June 3 to 8. A good time to visit the Twin Cities and nearby lakes. Contact B C R N agents for details.
Justice Morrison of Newfoundland, visiting Toronto, argues that the island moves toward union with Canada due to rising debt and railway growth. He notes 1869 debt was none and taxation low, but current debt nears 20 million with 23 percent import duties now imposed to cover costs.
The article notes M. Deburaux believes it is practically possible to traverse from Tunis to the Niger via prevailing desert winds. He offers to test the plan, though his project has not yet been realized.
The article notes that funds are not yet available and explains the lack of necessary money delaying the initiative. Officials cite financing gaps and administrative hurdles as primary obstacles to securing the required capital.
A plague of unusually large ants spreads through northern central Kansas destroying alfalfa and wheat. Vegetation within several feet of their hills dies as the insects attack people and animals that disturb them.
Dispatches place the volcano near Grant New Mexico but guidance notes that most land there is part of some grant. The uncertainty reflects vague coordinates and broad grant coverage in the region.
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