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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi Weekly Journal detail publication schedule and staff roles. The note lists editor H M Sheppard and business manager W L Lane as part of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa, and notes Muscatine as the mailing city.
The notice proclaims daily delivery by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents, with annual rates and semi weekly options. It asserts circulation exceeding all Muscetine papers combined and at least three times any other daily newspaper.
Washington Bureau Marlborough with Frank J. Stillman in charge. New York Office 140 Nassau Street with La Coste and Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office 948 Marquette Building with Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal sets up agencies at Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track for daily papers. Extra copies will be available nightly at these locations. Missed subscribers may collect papers at the designated agencies.
Republicans of Muscatine County will meet at the court house in Muscatine Iowa on June 20 1903 at 1 30 pm to elect seventeen delegates to the state convention at Des Moines July 1 1903 and to select a county chairman for the ensuing year. Representation is one delegate per township ward plus for every twenty votes or a fraction of ten or more cast for W B Martin in 1902. Township ward caucuses will be called by the township and ward committee men. J C Coster Chairman Chas P Hanley Secretary.
Writers report brisk interest in the Republican and Democratic state conventions in Des Moines. Republicans unite behind an agreed platform, while Democrats face internal divisions with potential floor fights over Kansas City platform reaffirmation, including a Gold Bug delegation in Muscatine County and Bryan faction tensions.
The Ottumwa Democrat loyal to Bryan vows to leave the party if it rejects Bryan's teachings. It condemns the re organizers as trimmers and agents of banks and corporations who seek office rather than democracy.
The passage signals conflict at the forthcoming state convention as gold bugs push a scheme favoring Van Wagenen and government ownership, aiming to mislead Bryan supporters and readers.
The Sioux City Journal recalls Civil War veterans fought for liberty and national integrity. It argues the Telegraph-Herald will echo the same motive in the Philippines, if it lasts long enough, recalling its past stance when prompted.
The Journal reports the state Republican ticket fixed and the superintendent of public instruction will be renominated on merit. It claims no state has been determined and asserts Mr Riggs is equal to any rival, while Mr Barrett has no claim to another term and the party is not bound to favor him.
Chicago hatter B W Martin argues the Panama hat craze will fade as seasons require newer styles. He says prices above five dollars are inflated, noting proper value and obsolescence in fashion. He views the Panama as a good investment but warns against overlong use.
The Moscow township Republicans meet Thursday evening June 18 at 7 30 to select five delegates for the county convention in Muscatine June 20 and to choose delegates to the state convention. S. M. Hoskins, Committeeman.
Fruitland township Republicans meet at Lone Tree schoolhouse on Thursday June 18 at 8 p m to choose delegates to the county convention set for June 20 Addison Hopson Committeeman
The Republicans of Lake Township will meet Friday evening, June 19, to discuss local party affairs and plans for upcoming elections. Attendees and agenda details were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
A Muscatine appeal urges residents to trust local neighbors over outsiders. Mrs J W Lowry recalls long battles with gravel and swelling from dropsy before Doan's Kidney Pills reduced swelling and pain. She notes kidney secretion changes and partial relief, recommending Doan's, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
Des Moines leaders and regional businessmen push Rock Island to build a 22 mile line from Montezuma through Searsboro and Lynnville to Monroe. The project would connect Muscatine to Des Moines while shortening the Des Moines Davenport route and reduce double tracking needs. A Saturday Muscatine Federation of Women's Clubs meeting will decide on continuing the federation and elect officers.
The Retail Clerks Union No 93 held a semi annual meeting in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall electing officers for the next six months. George B. Mark was re elected president with Frank Blanchard as first vice and Harry Edmonds as second vice. New nominees were approved for five open member slots and will be inducted at the next meeting. Membership nears one hundred.
At Lucas Grove school house, eight o'clock, a meeting to select delegates was held chaired by T. J. Hoopes, committeeman. A song lyric touts A B C family tea as a remedy to worry and unrest while a local drug store advertises Havercamp's Prescription.
Mrs Elizabeth Sweet widow of A S Sweet died in Springfield Missouri June 5 after a liver tumor illness. Born December 19 1833 in Johnstown Pennsylvania she moved to Muscatine in 1845 and married A S Sweet at seventeen. She leaves eleven children and a long Christian life. funeral at Boonville Street Springfield conducted by Rev Moore with seven sons as pallbearers.
Washington June 16 President reiterates determination to leave no stone unturned until all who are guilty of bringing the postal system into disrepute have been dismissed from the service and punished.
An advertisement from McBride and Cope announces property or goods for sale located at 116 West Second Street. Details are limited in the available text.
The Iowa Central announces summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction for June 1 to September 30 1903. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 24.25 dollars, Glenwood Springs 36.25, Salt Lake City and Ogden 37.25, with lower rates to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer. Call for folders and rates from any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
Mrs P Hoffman of Kylertown Pennsylvania testifies to recovery from liver and kidney trouble and stomach neuralgia after using Paine's Celery Compound. She credits the medicine with restoring health after four years of illness and states it saved her life.
H S Hubbard of 1204 Kansas street Musserville objects to being listed as a delegate to the county convention last Saturday. In a letter to the Journal he states he was selected but did not attend and asks for correction. He cites adherence to the Jackson rules of democracy and his lack of attendance.
Letts Iowa June 16. A social for the Encore Band at Letts was well attended with praise for the school children’s program. The community supports the musical group which plans a first class vaudeville show in the near future.
Nels Hansen a prominent Audubon county farmer was found dead on a highway. Authorities say death is due to apoplexy with the incident under local investigation.
Advertisement notes that southern lands offer solid value with first class market and shipping facilities, a mild climate, and large returns. It offers free circulars 1 to 19 about lands in Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana near the Illinois Central railroad for homeseekers and investors by J F Merry in Dubuque Iowa.
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