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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
11
The Muscatine Republicans urge voters to approve the full slate nominated last week. They argue perfection is unlikely but view the ticket as representative and call for a sweeping change in city government.
The piece notes Bryan failed to push an early convention and July 4 was chosen as opening day for the Democrats national gathering. It argues Republicans will set the campaign issues, as in 1896 over gold versus silver, giving the GOP a strategic edge and signaling an inauspicious start for Bryan and the Democrats.
Dan Rice the famed American clown died at Long Branch New York on the 22d at age 77. He was the most noted figure in his field in the nation for decades and was celebrated for his Santa Ana impersonation after the Mexican War era.
S H Bashor of Waterloo a well known Democrat and Populist orator decides to remove permanently to Idaho where he will become State agent for an eastern insurance company. Bashor is not altogether encouraged with the prospects of his party in Iowa.
The Dubuque Telegraph argues that railway officials do not block anti pass laws. rather legislators and public officials wield and benefit from passes. The piece offers no clear method for securing election of different officials.
The Sioux City Journal notes Kansas City spends $50 000 for the Democratic convention to be held on July Fourth and should save more than that amount by skipping noise-making devices and extra fireworks now unnecessary.
The Des Moines Leader notes no mention of 16 to 1 or bimetailism in the call for the Democratic national convention and interprets this as silent proof of shifting campaign focus this year. It asks aloud if Mr. Bryan is nodding to change.
About a thousand Cuban students will receive free instruction at Harvard’s summer school to train them as teachers for Cuban schools. The program is described as a larger effort than any education Spain provided Cuba during its rule.
J. W. Blythe of Burlington informs the Ottumwa Courier he cannot accept the nomination as delegate to the next Republican national convention due to business commitments.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat claims no part of the Goebel shooting justified not holding an inquest. It asserts the omission was intended to suppress the truth and to manufacture political capital.
The Missouri Supreme Court rules the bill targeting department stores unconstitutional as class legislation and declares the department store business here to stay.
The Nashville American mocks lawmakers for fear mongering about a supposed U S Great Britain secret alliance. It notes Secretary of State Hay has stated what many already know, urging an end to political posturing for November elections.
James Creelman reports the trusts will provide Hon. Mark Hanna with a campaign fund of 25 million dollars. The trusts have allegedly briefed Creelman on their plans.
Report notes about 250 million eggs stored in Chicago cold houses awaiting higher prices. Storage stocks rise as egg market watchers monitor price trends and potential supply impacts.
Sioux City Journal mocks verbose political jargon while Cedar Rapids suggests a city board of control could run municipal affairs. Davenport notes a prison economy around Fort Madison raises concerns though officials may not be at fault. Denison Review recalls Leander James McCormick inventor wealth and argues innovators deserve rewards over plutocratic envy.
The two week union meetings in Keota led by Evangelist W. B. Williams and musical director Charles Alexander ended with 120 conversions from ages twelve to heads of families.
A remark on remarkable memory skills draws astonished reactions from residents, highlighting individuals who can recall vast details with precision. The piece notes curiosity about mnemonic methods and suggests the phenomenon captivates public interest.
In San Francisco camps regiments push daily drills as a Manila expedition looms. Arm strong argues 50 000 troops may be needed to subdue Aguinaldo, while peace with Spain ends the immediate voyage hope and Arm strong races to advise the adjutant general amid intrigue and a Gray arrest in Honolulu.
The narrative depicts Canker accusing Gray of knowing the location of stolen letters from Gen. Drayton’s tent. Gray denies and is ordered taken off a transport to a hospital as his condition worsens. Dr. Morrow appeals for Gray’s safety, while further testimony and actions are anticipated upon Gen. Drayton’s arrival.
A Washington correspondent lauds Iowa's standing in Congress noting the Iowa delegation now tops Maine's former leadership. The piece recalls President McKinley's praise of Speaker Henderson and his strong record, with memories of the president's last fall trip through Waterloo Independence and Dubuque.
Mrs Marietta Gregory wife of David Gregory died at her home in Morning Sun Iowa on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock Funeral services will be held at her residence with Dr S H Parvin of the Presbyterian church assisted by Dr Trumbull of the R P church The Methodist minister is out of town She leaves three children Mrs George L Swan Grant Gregory and James Gregory and two sisters Mrs Ida S Bevans of Redding Iowa and Mrs S F Small of Wapello plus two brothers Thomas J and F M Umphreys living near town
A Saturday fire in Anita Iowa destroyed the brick building owned by Dr. Rood and housing stores and the opera house. Loss is estimated at $10 000 with $7 500 covered by insurance.
Muscatine's public library expands access with a seven day book list, a one year $1.00 subscription, and rapid reshelving. New titles appear weekly as demand grows, with a ten cent weekly late fee after a one week loan period. The list features works by Weyman, Crawford, Churchill, Kipling, Twain, and others.
An advertising pitch touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It claims immediate relief and urges druggists to refer money if the product fails.
The Boston Store advertises record February bargains with dry goods including silks dress goods linens wash goods white goods underwear embroideries hosiery carpets curtains and more. Shoppers with twenty five cents can save money and should visit before buying.
The Boston Store offers a large line of walking and rainy day skirts in grey black and blue at 4.98 5.00 6.50 and 8.50 for all sizes. The collection includes serge mohair trimmed plaited backs and silk skirts from 1.48 up to 15.00 with about two hundred pieces in stock in various colors and styles.
Sale dress goods offered with low prices. New all-wool home spuns camel's hair cravenettes armures henriettas priced from 25 to 75 cents per yard. Black goods styles from 39 cents to 3.00 a yard. Cravenettes armures camel's hair mattresses offered 1.00 to 3.00 a yard. French flannels 65 cents a yard.
The advertisement proclaims unmatched carpet prices in the city with all wool carpets at 39c 145c and 50c per yard along with heavy ingrain options at 20c 25c 3c and 35c. It promotes moquette carpets at 75c per yard and ready made carpets ranging from 3.20 to 12.00.
A local retailer touts a large muslin underwear display with low prices. Prices include girls and misses drawers from 12c, misses drawers 25c, ladies drawers from 15c to 50c, gowns from 39c to 1.50, chemise 75c to 1.68, and skirts with dust ruffle from 50c to 5.00.
Silk waists in black and colors arrive in sizes 32 to 44 at $5, with neatly tucked cords. Other waists priced at $3.98 and $6.50. Boston Store offers the new line.
Fully one hundred new stylish petticoats with tucks flounces cords in all colors. Prices range from 75 cents to 5 dollars each. Boston Store offers greatest variety you have seen.
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