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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
3
The Iowa Republican Electors announce a delegate convention in Des Moines at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner and two electors at large. Representation is by county with per‑county delegates and votes from the November 7 election.
The piece argues Republican tariffs helped raise farmer profits and overall prosperity after four years. It cites higher beef and pork prices, improved wages, and increased meat and vegetable consumption as outcomes of industrial return and policy, while noting packers pay market rates. It concludes farmers feel the effect of general prosperity.
Two women, Mrs. W. H. Jones of Salt Lake City and Mrs. J. B. West of Lewiston Idaho, will hold seats as alternate delegates at large with proper credentials. The note signals women advancing to prominence in the country.
An old advertisement promotes Mull's Lightning Cough Cure claiming fast relief from lung trouble and consumption. It notes the product is safe for children and priced 25c and 60c, with a prompt to ask a druggist for purchase.
The Industrial Trades Union of Chicago plans a national body with local councils in major cities. It will be based on individual rights, oppose strikes, appoint a national executive council, and base headquarters in Chicago to secure citizens rights and employment in their trades without unjust tribute.
In a Pioneer Press quip about former Gov Taylor of Kentucky now living in Indiana, the joke imagines a Hoosier greeting and a swift retort from Indiana's chief executive, Governor Mount, to prevent Kentucky from catching Taylor.
Des Leader notes discussion of ratio in a Bryan article while criticizing it as a meme for prosperity. Council Bluffs Nonpariel claims women are trusted by Uncle Sam to handle secrets. What Cheer Patriot condemns a returning man after scandal as moral cowardice and wrong.
A.C. Jackson of Goshen Illinois writes Genessee Pure Food Co praising Grain-O from LeRoy New York as a coffee substitute. He says the product pleases him more than Java and Mocha and signs respectfully.
Mrs. Sarah Warper Atalissa died Saturday at her daughter’s home after eleven weeks of illness aged 78. Survived by three daughters Stella Chapman De Merling Delia one daughter and two sons interment at Tipton. Rev Blanchard led a short service and urged trust in God. I S Pepper appointed census enumerator replacing L Lamb. Pepper travels by bicycle and probes neighbors. Encampment at Davenport drew many veterans including J M McLaughlin B J Embree Mrs Booth Ray James Doyle Maggie H H Whitehead James Starr Willis Stucker S V Lambert. Local school board kept teachers for next year praising the corps. Children’s Day at Christian church well attended with satisfactory collections. Alumni banquet at Barklow’s hall hosted about 32 attendees. M W A plans social Saturday night.
June entries detail visits by J M Snyder canvassing township and renewing acquaintances. Grandma Jones visiting West Stand. Lara Jones returning from Cedar county where she taught. Luke Cummit from Cedar Falls. Ray Nyemaster vacationing in Wapello. Loui Bowie home from Des Moines. a well attended Saturday picnic with general enjoyment.
Last Sunday the M E Sunday School held a Children’s Day program at the Moscow church with Bro John Robertson assisting the superintendent. The event brought orderly conduct and better collections. Local community members, including Miss Sadie Dawson and Miss Nellie Fryberger, were noted in recent social visits.
At about 12:30 a Wednesday night a Stockton building formerly Hansen and Tagge’s store burned. The residence part housing Frank Adams and family was destroyed after an explosion blew doors and windows away. the family escaped but contents were lost. Frank lost a gold watch and glass eye. insurance will not cover half the damage.
The Iowa Central Railway offers reduced round trip fares for several conventions. Destinations include Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention and Chicago for Prohibition events. Tickets go on sale on specified June dates with limits on return times, and details are available via coupon agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to make tight or new shoes feel comfortable. It claims instant relief for swollen, blistered, and sore feet and offers a free trial by mail from Le Roy New York.
The 30 foot naptha launch Sen tinel owned by the International Tract Society leaves Philadelphia for Baltimore tomorrow. Captain J. L. Johnson will distribute secular and religious reading to seamen during the voyage and attend a major religious gathering in Baltimore.
Mrs. Wm. Stiles of Glenwood Colorado endorses Mull's Pioneer Cure for female troubles, claiming heart action now normal and stronger health after discarding doctors and patent medicines.
Dr James S Ames and Dr Edward E Armstrong professors at Johns Hopkins University sailed from New York for Europe today.
A tailor promotes a choice line of woolens in exclusive patterns with fits tailored to individual shapes. He notes that want of fit is a defect and urges customers to visit to see striped flannels for summer wear, three button sacks from $23.00 and up.
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