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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
3
The notice lists pricing options for NV Daily including one year daily six months daily one month semi weekly and six issues per week with varied rates and terms. It outlines payment periods and possible discounts tied to subscription length, though some words are garbled. The fragment mentions monthly or annual cycles and a monthly rate block.
The Journal lists agency locations Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track Extra papers sold nightly at these agencies Subscriptions missed by carriers can pick up papers there.
Republican electors of Iowa are called to a delegate convention in Des Moines on July 30 1902 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for statewide offices and to transact other business. Delegates are apportioned by county and votes for Albert B Cummins in 1901 with 1233 total delegates. R H Spence chairs and W Phillips serves as secretary.
The Muscatine Journal notes President Roosevelt's message to Congress and the secretary’s report. Readership sees references to Liberty, Nettie Anderson, Maggie Burkhart, Ula Purvis, Mrs. Emma Luse, Nellie Webster, Earl W. DeCamp, A L DeCamp, Lone Tree, Mary Jarrard, Bertha Jarrard, Nichols, Louise Gabel, Moscow, Wm H. Pickey, Conesville, and S. A. Jarrard.
The text notes that Sioux City authorities understand the proverb about Jove nodding and recalls President McKinley’s remark on our plain duty regarding tariff changes. It suggests Congress did not adopt those modifications, though they were favored, and asserts recent view that such action would have been a mistake.
Ed Hale admitted a drink at Mt. Sterling and another after reaching Cantril. He killed Zora Donaho at Cantril Iowa and later hanged himself in Keosauqua jail. The piece questions whether those who supplied the drinks share responsibility for the double tragedy.
Hemphill and Turnipseed operate a Somerset country store in Warren county Iowa. They are all right. Mr Turnipseed serves as postmaster and handles garden seed shipments from Congressman Hull to constituents at Somerset satisfactorily.
Information from Washington says the Iowa delegation meets today to settle federal appointments for the state. The key issue involves John M. Kemble’s appointment as revenue collector for the southern district. H. O. Weaver has been mentioned as a leading candidate among several delegation members.
A Chicago woman and others from varied walks report Paine's Celery Compound restoring health during summer. Testimony highlights relief from neuralgia rheumatism dyspepsia stomach disorders liver and kidney trouble and improved blood vigor. Mrs A T Lermond describes renewed strength after surgery and subsequent months of weakness.
By backing Mr Kemble the present incumbent lines up with his ally as the Second district remains closely fought. Kemble’s friends are confident of victory despite the tight contest and favorable odds for the incumbent.
The measure passed the house Monday and will likely be enacted by the senate. It provides a $12 monthly pension for soldiers with one year or more of service, and $30 for those needing periodic attendance due to disability. Annual pension expenditures rise by about $1.5 million.
The piece laments a mournful mood over the end of the Boer War and a possible coronation marred by illness and rain. It reflects on London turning somber as the crowd waits for the king to recover, the weather to clear, and spirits to lift.
The Iowa educational institutions organize to send an All Iowa team to the 1904 World’s Fair athletic games. A committee is appointed at the recent state field meet with representation from Iowa Ames and Drake colleges.
Illinois Democrats debate support for silver policy as they perspire under pressure. Observers expect the party platform to ignore the contested issue and move on from past fallacies attributed to a Nebraska figure.
A pastor declares he will not use his Doctor of Divinity degree, a stance seen as curious yet potentially meaningful. The remark recalls Daniel Webster who discarded his college diploma the day he earned it to pursue greatness.
President Roosevelt plans a western trip and considers La Crosse as a stop. Muscatine residents hope to invite him to attend events in the region.
The house has decided to vote on the Philippine bill June 26. This marks a major step as a key problem before Congress nears resolution.
A statewide gathering in Oskaloosa is promoted as the greatest in Iowa order history. The Iowa Central Railroad runs a Muscatine to Oskaloosa special at 6:30 a.m. for $1.50 round trip. Notable order members will speak, with bands and athletic events promising entertainment. flyers and local agents can provide details.
Washington reports Iowa delegation feared a defective act of cession would delay public buildings funding. The supervising architect confirmed Boone as a viable site and bids would soon be advertised after Des Moines sent the exact act language. The scare subsided with confirmation and reinforces need for precise legal wording.
An advertisement proclaims a psoriasis cure by D. D. D. claiming Charles Jacobs was nearly covered, with eight years of spreading, healed in six weeks, and no relapse in over two years. It asserts most skin eruptions are local parasitic and curable by the product.
Sioux City Journal reports the Des Moines News has merged into the Scripps papers. The News claims it has passed into a wider field while continuing to oppose mergers and trusts as big players buy stock in the merged entity.
The Vinton Eagle cites John Cownie, president of the board, opposing the single board of control at the national charities convention in Detroit. He argued for his pet scheme amid a harsh critique from convention members after reports from Detroit and Chicago. A separate Iowa note credits protective tariffs for a nascent button industry centered in Iowa, growing since 1890 with domestic shell buttons and fears of farmer shirt-button taxes in 1892.
Hopewell Sunday school held a June 15 program with a decorated hall and a youth stage. Superintendent R T Hummel led a series of songs and declamations by many children including Martha Hardman Mabel Jarvis Ella Barrows Magie Jarvis and Diana Cunningham among others. The event featured choruses and a closing benediction by the children.
A Muscatine scene features J. G. Brum of the B C R N railroad endorsing Dean's Kidney Pills after relief from back pain and recurrence with cold. He urges others to visit Havercamp's drug store for testimonials, noting the product price 60 cents per box and Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents.
May rainfall in Fayette county reached 18 inches, near Keosauqua's yearly total. Howard Tedford and Reigna Vail married. couple to reside in Mt. Ayr. William Kite's disappearance remains unsolved with a $400 reward offered. Cedar county land sales approach $100 an acre. County farms report squirrel tail grass that cannot be eaten, and old Burlington rail cars are repurposed by farmers for feed troughs.
Special and reduced fare notices cover National Education Association in Minneapolis July 7-11 with one fare plus 2.00 round trip, and extended return up to Sept 1 1902 upon executive fee. Also listings for Elks in Salt Lake City Aug 12-14, Ancient Order of United Workmen in Portland June 10-20, Young People's Christian Union Tacoma July 23-27, Knights of Pythias San Francisco Aug 12-14, and Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine San Francisco June 10-14 with specific fare brackets from Peoria to Farmington or Marshalltown and other Iowa Central stations. Return limits range sixty days to Oct 31 1902.
The Turkish imperial decree forbids Armenian history instruction in Turkey. The Armenian Patriarch protests the decision and warns he may resign if the order stands.
Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets to within 200 miles at one and one third fare. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with a limit through July 7. Apply to local ticket agents for details.
An unnamed advocate touts a preparation with excellent results and wide influence in the area. The message invites readers with skin concerns to visit the store, promising happiness through treatment.
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