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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
2
Des Moines March 4 1902 editorial rounds up strong opinions on a proposed reformatory measure. Critics warn it encourages crime while supporters urge modern penology aiming to reform felons and protect society. Discussion cites state labor impacts and age limits.
The senate made the railroad assessment bill a special order for Thursday. The amended measure returns to the first draft treating stocks and bends as one element in value, avoiding extreme tests. The council would still factor personal equations, making council members more decisive than the bill’s terms.
Equal suffragists gather momentum after a setback, organizing to resume marches and campaigns. Leaders urge perseverance and continued outreach to supporters across communities.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe non opiate remedy for catarrh coughs and colds in children and adults. It cites testimonials from a Charleston mother and A R Fernbank of Columbus praising relief, and notes doctors and druggists endorse the 50 cent tablets for warding off croup and nasal throat catarrh.
The advertisement urges proper self care by keeping blood pure and organs functioning and promotes Smith's Green Mountain Renovator as a universal cure. It claims families in Vermont use it at home and abroad, with a money back guarantee if no relief is felt.
The group allied with woman suffrage plans to press their measure on the house floor despite a postponement by the lower body committee. They fear hopes are dashed, yet some hopefuls predict a final showdown that will secure a record vote and victory.
Reader notes a distinctive signature printed on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine remedy claiming authenticity and easy recognition across batches, with unclear accompanying text.
Iowa City March 4 Hon Mil ton Remley former Iowa attorney general may become district judge to replace Judge Wade who retires at term end Republicans and Democrats in Johnson and Iowa counties urge him to accept the nomination Remley says he has not made up his mind but prefers active practice.
Judge Gaynor rules the Anti-Saloon League cannot recover on a bond posted by a Sioux City saloonkeeper for abating a nuisance alleged to violate the Martin law. The decision affects saloon enforcement by those active in regulating Sioux City saloons.
Morris Rag ger, a young man from near Coon Rapids, was arrested and jailed in Dedham on a horse stealing charge. The horse, hitched on a Coon Rapids street, was found with a Bayard liveryman who says he bought it from the suspect. Authorities and locals reacted with surprise at the arrest.
IS A RECORD BREAKER. Monday saw a surge at the county recorder's office with eight instruments filed by 1 o'clock. Transfers for Saturday listed many names including Markham and Speer, Goddard, Leutzinger, and Eis, with numerous land descriptions across sections 1,5,12,15,32, and others. Also advertised a free book on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes with details on lodging and game laws.
Mrs S Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa reports excellent results from Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets after trying many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation. For sale by all druggists.
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