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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
3
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Semi-Weekly one year plus six months options offered with postage paid.
The Journal lists agency locations Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of streetcar track. Extra papers will be on hand nightly at these agencies for subscribers missed by the carrier.
The Iowa Republican Party invites electors to a Des Moines convention on July 30 1902 at 11 am to nominate for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court officers Railroad Commissioner and other business. Delegates are allotted by county plus votes for Albert Cummins. total delegates 1233 with regional allocations noted. R H Spence chairs the call with VW Phillips secretary.
The Boer War shows war has changed with modern weapons and longer rifle ranges. Official British losses through April 1 total 100 864 officers and men, with high casualties due to entrenchment and distance. The article suggests arbitration may be cheaper in lives and treasure than prolonged fighting.
Southern Democrats condemn President Roosevelt’s decoration day remarks on lynching as partisan. They argue the critique targets the South and hide broader guilt amid war opposition, noting the president did not declare the lynching condemned was regional.
Andrew Carnegie in his latest book denounces trusts as a bugaboo arguing they will fail under competition law. He acknowledges Standard Oil as a long running monopoly but says its success is unproven without John D. Rockefeller guiding it.
The Des Moines Register urges tariff revision before Republicans lose congressional control. It compares the party stance to a harsh slap from a mule and notes Senator Stewart of Nevada declares silver a dead political issue. Milwaukee Sentinel comments on Stewart’s death.
The Muscatine Journal continues its tradition of bold telegraph style headlines each day while delivering standard news below.
Madison County endorses Congressman Hull, Polk supports him, and others align. He is certain to be renominated and reelected.
Booker T. Washington won the hearts of Iowa City Wednesday with his work on educating Black Americans to self help. Thousands of Americans voiced hearty sympathy as they hear his message and feel inspired to help their fellow citizens.
The institution awarded 170 degrees in liberal arts, law, and dentistry with 18 alumni earning advanced degrees. The report highlights growing prominence in education and rising respect among state youth who seek its opportunities.
A broad Tuesday night wind storm caused property damage across Iowa and Illinois. Morning Sun reports severe damage including unroofed buildings, though life was not in danger due to the storm's wide spread and lack of concentrated impact.
One Muscatine representative at the state university won an honor by securing a Frank O Lowden scholarship prize. Lowden offers prizes in five departments. The Greek prize went to Miss Mabel Hoffman of this city. the second prize to Jacob Van Dorze of Sioux City. The award reflects credit on Miss Hoffman's abilities.
The Inter Ocean reports that Billy Mason refused a senate paper margin note and drew sharp mockery from the Iowa City Republican. The piece accuses Mason of setting a poor example and predicts consequences as Illinois politics react to his act.
Press opinions note that Republicans proposing tariff reform as a chief issue risk ceding the field to Democrats who have already pre-empted it. The majority of Republicans should stay with a Republican platform and defend protective tariffs and core principles.
The Sac Sun reports a recent order reduces the army by more than ten thousand. If Democratic congressmen worried about military despotism held any belief, they now face explaining the president's action.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as far ahead of ancient pills and liquids, comparing it to the electric light versus a tallow candle. It notes genuine stamped C.C.C. and that the product is never sold in bulk, available at all druggists for 10 cents.
The Iowa Central Railway will run a special train from Muscatine at 6 30 a m for the June 19 gathering. Round trip fare is 1 50. The event promises Iowa s greatest Maccabee gathering with prominent speakers and entertaining band and athletic events.
Mr. Bull sees himself as the victor but must buy and fund a South African farm with his own money. The note frames the outcome as restitution paid by Bull, highlighting personal expense and legal restraint.
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw addressed the Maine Republican state convention in Portland on June 12, praising tariff benefits and discussing trusts. He traced trust history to Cleveland and McKinley eras, lauding Sherman and Roosevelt, and urged unity while acknowledging wartime service and national duty without questioning the American soldier’s merit.
The piece notes internal Democratic conflicts in the Second District Des Moines field with Scott County factions backing Fred Cae Naeve against Cong. Rumple. It questions loyalty to free silver and predicts little impact on Congress but highlights leadership squabbles and party independence.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a German citizen, praised Chamberlain's Pain Balm after his wife suffered eight weeks of severe back pain. After a few days use the pain vanished and she could resume her household duties. The liniment is sold by all druggists.
The Pittsburg Gazette comments that the South African situation appears ripe for another Rudyard Kipling style critique, attributing a satirical take to the British author.
A Harper's Weekly summary describes Mt Pelee’s cataclysmic effects on the Lesser Antilles. It notes dramatic soundings near Martinique, the erosion of Peirce Mountain, inland rivers swallowed, an 8 mile destruction radius, St Vincent estates erased by fire and sea, La Soufriere’s unknown changes, and a seething fire zone with deadly gases, leaving victims crushed by sudden catastrophe.
A verse expresses deep affection for a beloved woman described as light guiding the speaker toward a pure life. The couple’s union is portrayed as a heavenly melody, with Sue as a guiding influence guiding the speaker to a holy, steadfast devotion. The Boston Transcript is cited as the source.
A fragmentary poem excerpt recalls Old Rosin the Beare and scenes of beautiful houses and pine dwellings. The speaker contrasts lively winds with worn structures, hinting at memory and place in a lyrical vignette.
A speaker plans to abandon city life and rent for a covered wagon and a cloth tent in the prairie. They envision marrying the only sweet girl they know, settling among mesquite and sage, and living in peace until death. Mrs. Ed Streeter of Burton Oklahoma is named in the notice.
Rail rates for various conferences and fraternal events across Colorado Utah Oregon Washington and California. Includes National Education Association in Minneapolis July 7 11 with one fare plus 2 and an executive fee 50 cents. final return limit Oct 31 1902. Be nevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Salt Lake City Aug 12 14 with reduced fares. others in Tacoma Seattle Portland and San Francisco. Sixty day ticket limits and extended dates available.
The piece argues advertising should educate buyers and expand trade rather than merely repurpose existing traffic. It claims publicity fosters new commodities and industries, grows consumer capacity, and builds the mail order market, citing historical examples of ads and schemes and noting vast spend on publicity in the United States.
Advertisers such as Montgomery Ward and Plymouth Rock shape the mail order boom transforming the postal system and currency. Magazines and newspapers showcase new goods from cameras to clothing, as advertising fuels rapid distribution and creates thriving markets, with creative ads driving stronger, more lasting business.
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