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The Journal lists agency locations for readers: Kecklerville at Chayka's grocery, West Muscatine at Sharrar's grocery, South Muscatine at Morse Washburn's grocery, End of street car track. Extra papers will be on Safe each night. regular subscribers missing delivery can pick up at these agencies.
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Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s Grocery
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Republican State Convention Call for Iowa Delegates
The Republican electors of Iowa call a Des Moines delegate convention on July 30 1902 at 11 am to nominate candidates for state offices and conduct related business. Delegates are apportioned by county votes for Cummins 1901 and include a second district count. total delegates listed with officials R H Spence chairman and C W Phillips secretary.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Als
Albert B. Cummins
Johnson
Muscatine
The Case of Mr. Kemble
The Iowa delegation proposes H O Weaver to replace John M Kemble as U S collector in the district but local sentiment doubts the move. Muscatine residents lament the removal and favor keeping Kemble for a second term amid McKinley era policy.
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Iowa
Congress
H. O. Weaver
John M. Kemble
U. S
Kemble
McKinley
Republican Meeting Planned in Maquoketa for Judicial District Ticket
A meeting is called at Maquoketa on the 19th to organize a Republican convention and nominate a straight party ticket in the district. Dissatisfaction grows with Judge House’s re election by the bar amid claims of unwarranted rulings and leniency toward convicted criminals. An independent candidate with voter confidence could defeat him.
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Maquoketa
Judge House
Disturbance Reported on West Third Street Hose House
Citizens along West Third street allege a Sunday night disturbance at the hose house with men and boys using indecent language and threats of arrests if the conduct continues.
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West Third Street
Hose House
Iowa Republicans Align With National Platform 1900
The Des Moines Capital states the Iowa Republican platform should endorse the national platform of 1900 and reject demands for tariff changes or reform, arguing such demands would misrepresent Iowa republicanism and criticize Congress.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Republican Congress
Ant Plague Ravages Kansas North Central Counties
Reports from Kansas describe a severe ant infestation in the north central counties. The large aggressive insects intrude on homes and farms, appearing as disruptive as the historic grasshopper plagues and burdening residents with ongoing nuisance and damage.
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Kansas
North Central
Party's Tariff Stance Supports Delay of Revisions
A Washington correspondent reports a prominent Republican cites the Dingley act of 1897 as sufficient and warns against frequent tariff changes. He argues revisions would disrupt business, noting no current consensus to adjust steel, glass, lumber, sugar, or other schedules. He urges comprehensive moves only when clear inequalities arise.
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Washington
Sioux City Tribune
House
Republican Party
Congress
Bryan predicts Cuban civil war despite past failed prophecies
The St. Louis Mirror critiques Mr. Bryan for forecasting disaster in Cuba and for unfulfilled prophecies in 1896 and 1900. It urges continued vigilance, noting no one else better embodies Irish optimism that “the worst is yet to come.”
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Wm. J. Bryan
Cuba
St. Louis Mirror
Bryan
Tariff Revision Criticized by The Marion Register
The Marion Register asserts that tariff revision which affects protection always gets the country into trouble.
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Marion Register
Water Supply Advantage Quoted as Fertilizer
The Burlington Hawkeye notes that Burlington’s water supply has a clear benefit as a fertilizer while advising careful, judicious use.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Senator Hanna Favors Panama Route in Canal Question
The article notes Senator Hanna leaning toward the Panama route for the canal. If the two houses fail to agree, the president may decide the matter, and it is believed he is inclined toward the Panama route.
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Hanna
Canal
Panama
Praise for Cedar Rapids Judge Hubbard in state press
The late Judge Hubbard of Cedar Rapids is lauded in state newspapers for his legal and political acumen. Since his death, many render testimony to his notable resources and influence.
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Judge Hubbard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Gets Reimbursement for Civil War Troop Equipment
Iowa is assured repayment of nearly 500000 dollars spent on equipping Civil War troops. The national government is slow but recognizes the claim as just and Congress will handle the settlement.
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Iowa
Congress
Judge Waterman Forms Private Practice Pairing with Lane
Judge Waterman leaves the supreme court bench to form a private practice with J R Lane of Davenport. The move draws praise from press outlets of both parties for his work and ability.
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Waterman
Supreme Court
J. R. Lane
Davenport
A Carnival of Light for San Francisco Knights Gathering
The Knights of Pythias will illuminate San Francisco on August 11 to 20 in a city department run spectacle costing $30,000 or more. The event features novel designs and aims to eclipse any city world wide. Inquiries show over 100,000 people are expected to use overland railroads at low rates.
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San Francisco
City Department of Electricity
The
Knights
Overland
Not Much for a Dime Two Big Drinks Bargain
A exchange from the Chicago Daily News shows a man defending thrift in a roadside scene. He claims two large drinks can be bought for a dime, countering a claim of potential liquor spending.
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Chicago Daily News
Time to Cut Her
A comic exchange from the Chicago Record Herald features a wife announcing she must stop being seen with Mrs. Flippleigh. Her husband approves, noting Mrs. Flippleigh’s two divorces and suggesting blame may lie with her own fashion choices rather than her ex-husbands.
Bees Die by Thousands as Rains Spoil Nectar
John B. Lindle of Lakeside Apiary warns Muscatine County beekeepers that two weeks of heavy rain washed nectar from flowers, starving colonies. He urges feeding sugar syrup, one pint per hive daily, and monitoring for swarming as bees die, drones killed, and queen cells torn.
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John B. Lindle
Muscatine County
Rumple Seen Safe to Secure Nominations in Second District
In Davenport the Republican view says Congressman Rumple will be renominated by acclamation with strong record and popularity in the district. Democrats in Scott county are split between sound money and free silver, with the gold Democrats marginalized as the party fractures. Clinton Johnson and Jackson counties show Democratic disunity, while GOP prospects in the Second district look favorable as Democratic moves are read as aiding Republican unity.
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Davenport
Rumple
Captain Rumple
Democratic Party
Scott County
Congress
Clinton
Johnson
Jackson
Republican
Democratic Chess Board
United Republican Party
Evening Hymn Across the Prairie
Poem titled Evening Hymn sung to air Juanita with lines praising Jesus and asking blessing at day’s end. Signed by Mrs. Ed Streeter of Burton Oklahoma.
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Juanita
Jesus
Ed. Streeter
Burton
Oklahoma
Local items note home improvements and community updates
Barbaugh repairs homestead with fresh paint. Frank Faulkner visits family in Roselawn avenue after returning by El Paso flyer. Miss Florence Weltz receives a piano from her parents. L Seay returns from Stillwater to work at a mill. Fisher and Umschied install a new Columbia gas engine for their machine shop. The Oregon bronco horse proves popular with new owner training it. Jo Frankenmeter sells the Henry Link house to Alderman Riggs. Adolph Lendike buys a buggy horse for 150 dollars. Kemper plans a yacht ride with friends. O S Stoker adds a double swing and visits relatives for a wedding in Columbus. A small fire at Musser's mill delays operations. Cr H Howard to graduate in osteopathy in Minneapolis. Bert Warren faces serious condition after second leg operation.
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al. Barbaugh
Frank Faulkner
Winona
el Paso
Roselawn Avenue
Florence Weltz
C. A. Weltz
L. Seay
Stillwater
Fisher and Umschied
Columbia &Horse Power
Jo. Frankenmeter
Henry Link
Musser
Cr. H. Howard
Muscatine
School of Osteopathy
Minneapolis
Bert Warren
Shiloh Social Roundup Mrs Price Guests and Local News
Shiloh Iowa June reports visiting guests at the Otto home and Henry Pilgrim’s. Ed Daugherty’s windmill blown down by storms. Farmers praise cooler days after wet weather as corn struggles. Miss Kitty Connell completes a successful school term and may return in fall. Family gatherings include the Hoskins and Greiner clans with Freyermuths. Porous travel to Muscatine for institute attendance noted.
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Shiloh
Chas Price
Robert Haigh
Otto
Henry Ploan
Illinois
McCiain
Henry Pilgrim's
Ed. Daugherty
Hanna Hazlett
Muscatine
J. C. Hazlett
Paducah
Geo. Ott
Kitty Connell
S. M. Hoskins
B. F. Greiner
Margaret Hoskins
Josh Hoskins
Ira Greiner
Elizabeth
Myrtle
Pearl
Edna Greiner
Henry Freyermuth
Pearl Greiner
Edna
Myrtle Greiner
Emma Freyermuth
Institute
Walnut enforces curfew ordinance with enforcement plan
Walnut imposes a curfew ordinance and will enforce it. Police departments will monitor and issue penalties for violations, with guidance for minors and guardians. Authorities emphasize public safety and community cooperation in implementing the rule.
Water Works System Planned for Dyersville
A new water works system will be installed at Dyersville, aiming to improve supply, pressure, and reliability for residents and businesses. Construction details and timelines were announced by city officials.
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Dyersville
West Liberty Notes Mention Deaths Travel Visits
A list of social notes from West Liberty Iowa notes the death of Mrs. Louis Edmundson prompting Mrs. Frank Barnes to travel for the funeral in Geneva Nebraska. Various locals including Bert Waters Henry Leeson and others are mentioned with visits, trips, and family connections. A cattle shipment to Chicago ends tragically as a cow breaks its neck during loading.
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West Liberty
Frank Barnes
Louis Edmundson
Geneva
Nebraska
Bert Waters
South
City
Mexico
Henry Leeson
Inton
Beeson
Neely Creese
Ed. Creese
Davenport
Harriet Olds
Nichols
Hiram Elzy
Luther D. Pensinger
Kansas City
W. L. Gibson
East Sixth Street
Lydia Bowlsby
Lincoln
Neb
Ben Fenstermaker
Cedar County
George W. B. Wright
Corning
Ebenezer Fogg
Springdale
S. L. Elliott
Fair Store
Wm. Elliott
Iowa City
A. J. Mauler
Grafton
North Dakota
F. C. Mead
Matie Scott
Moline
Rachel Nichols
Sixth Street
Roy
Waterloo
J. K. Hoover
Gladys Hoover
Jessie Chase
Daisy Johnson
C. G. Pratt
Cairo Social News Notes Include Travel and Visits
Mrs. Walter McKinley and daughter returned from Morning Sun and Wapello. Alma Frerichs and Mary Jo Hansmeier visited Mrs. Mattie Wolfe. Lee Riggle and daughter Emma called in Cairo. Mrs. McKinley and Miss Faustina plan to return to San Francisco Friday. Many attended the old settlers meeting in Wapello. John Marshall and children Josie and Joe visited Wapello. E Weaver is ill. Oren Lee family visited Cairo. Mrs. James Maddux improving from illness. Bailey Van Horn visited family in Cairo. Charles Murray visited his sister near Wapello.
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Cairo
Walter McKinley
Morning Sun
Wapello
Alma Frerichs
Mary Johansmeier
Mattie Wolfe
Lee Riggle
Emma
John Marshall
Josie
Joe
E. Weaver
Oren Lee
Lee
James Maddux
Bailey van Horn
Charles Murray
Frank Sellers
Diamond Jo Line Sailings Departures Listed
The Diamond Jo Line announces northbound departures at 7:00 a m and southbound departures at 11:30 a m with schedule dates for the steamer Dubuque and steamer Quincy across June to September. Dates include June 13 22 July 1 10 19 28 and August 6 15 24 for Dubuque northbound. Quincy northbound travels June 27 July 6 15 24 and August 2 11 20 29. Southbound Dubuque shows June 17 26 July 5 14 23 and August 1 10 19 28. Quincy southbound lists July 1 1% 19 28 and August 6 15 24 with September 2 11 20 29.
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Dubuque
Quincy
Boat Timetable Between St Louis Muscatine and St Paul
A schedule shows boats leaving St Louis at 4 p m arriving Muscatine next day at 7 00 a m and from St Paul at 8 p m arriving Muscatine 11 30 a m the next day. It notes arrivals in St Paul at 4 00 p m and departures 8 00 p m the same day and Muscatine to St Louis trips leaving 7 00 a m arriving 8 00 p m the next day.
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St. Louis
Muscatine
St. Paul
Special Low Rail Fares Promised by BCR&N Agent
Mr. C. M. Gould, ticket agent, has authority from headquarters to offer special low rates for residents of Muscatine and nearby areas. Call or write him to plan travel and save money.
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C. M. Gould
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine and Vicinity
New desk fan sparks a rotating nickname joke
In Yonkers Statesman style humor, a quip about a new electric fan on a desk references a quirky debate over its name. The exchange hints at the fan’s frequent revolutions and a playful jab at its origin, the South African.
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Bacon
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
Traveler's Guide Route to Montezuma
Daily travel notice shows B. C. R. and N. Muscatine service leaving for Montezuma with departures and arrivals listed. Schedule includes price and agent details, noting Sunday exclusions and trip timing.
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Muscatine
Montezuma
Montezuma Pagborgre
UNE Dedcu
Gseneee
C. M. Govip
Passenger train schedules and route changes announced
The notice lists No. 11 through 30 passenger trains with departure times and routes. It notes vestibuled and limited trains between Chicago, Denver, Kansas City and St Joseph, with Nos. 7, 8, 85 and 86 daily except Sunday, and changes where Nos. 7 and 8 go to Evans and Nos. 20 and 30 run daily through to Kansas City, Mexico City and California.
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Pamonee
Ts BS Proms
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Chicago
Denver
Evans
Washington
Bkaso
City of Mexico
California
Muscatine North and South by Railroad Schedule
Train schedule for Muscatine area showing North and South bound trains with numbers, stations, and times. Includes connections to Iowa Central at Elrick Junction, B C R N at Wapello, and special Saturday and Monday services, with Charles Howard as General Agent.
Iowa Central Rail Schedule at Elrick Junction
Iowa Central lists trains at Elrick Junction with No 3 St Paul Express daily No 5 Mason City Mail Sundays No 25 Way Freight Sundays No 6 Peoria Mail Sundays No 4 Peoria Express daily No 16 Way Freight Sundays. Coupon tickets to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico available from Geo S Batty Marshalstown IA and L Seevers Elrick Junction agent.
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Gol North
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
S. Batty
Marshalstown
Iowa
L. Seevers
Elrick Junction
Carnival City Packet Schedules for Davenport and Burlington
The Helen B air and W J Young Jr steamers run in Davenport on Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 30 am and 7 pm respectively. In Burlington the Helen Blair operates Monday Wednesday Friday at 8 pm and the W J Young Jr on Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 2 45 pm. For details call W A Blair manager or W G Block agent, telephone 49.
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Davenport
Helen B
W. J. Young, JR
Burlington
Helen Blair
W. J. Young
W. A. Blair
W. G. Block
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohef Journal
John Mahin
H. J. Mahin
Daily Journal
Ere
Tae
MR. Kemble
Eres
Lakeside Apiary
Masserille
Sash and Door Company
Alderman Riggs
Adolph Lendike
Heinly
Fairport
Frank O. Kemper
O. S. Stoker
Columbus
Wilton
Diamond JO Line
Traveler's Guide
C.,r. J, & P. Railroad
Wilton Muscatine
RL & P
M. Wean West
A. No. de
Muscatine North
South By, CO
Tassie
Roundhouse
Grandview
Ly. Wapellé
Elrick Jct
Elrick
Iowa Central
Peoria
Monmouth
Charles Howard
Etrick Junction
Carnival City Packet
P. M. Musser
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
Iowa Central Railway
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