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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1900

Page

3

Osteopath Dr Elizabeth Harlan Opens Muscatine Practice

Dr Elizabeth Harlan a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy has moved to 319 W 2nd street Muscatine and will practice osteopathy for women and children. She previously practiced three years in Colorado and invites consultation from 10 am to 4 pm with free initial advice.

Elizabeth Harlan American School of Osteopathy Herksville Warfield House W. 2Nd Street Colorado Muscatine Harlan

Traveler's Guide Train Schedules Include Evans Head To Evans

The guide lists B., C. BR. & N. Muscatine division trains to Montezuma with passenger and freight times, eastbound Nos. 12 and 4:02 a.m., and southwest Nos. 11 and 9:00 a.m. Limited vestibule trains run Chicago to Denver via Kansas City or St. Joseph, with Nos. 15 and 16 to Denver via Kansas City only. Nos. 7 and 8 now run to Evans Head instead of Washington.

Chicago Denver Kansas City St. Joseph Age cNos Sun- Gay Evans Thetead Washington Wilton Muscat Semanionsnt A.mp M. Clinton Harrison St Camanche Folletts Canes Princeton LeClaire Valley City Gilbert Davenport Rock Island A.m. Clinton Woek Oiss le Clair Wee Eae Clinton

Muscatine N. & S. Railroad Time Table Ad

Muscatine North and South Railroad timetable lists connections with Burlington and Cedar Rapids Northern for Burnm and south and from Burlington to Muscatine with Iowa Central points east west and north. R M Darley General Passenger Agent.

Burnm Burlington Muscatine Iowa Central R. M. Darley

Rock Island Davenport Clinton R R Timetable

The new Rock Island Davenport and Clinton railroad timetable shows opening of the line and improved service for Muscatine citizens traveling south toward Rock Island and Davenport. The schedule highlights trains going south and better facilities for reaching above Rock Island.

Rock Island Davenport Clinton Muscatine

Subscription Rates to Journal and Payment Terms

Rates for daily per year delivered by carrier and weekly collection. Tri weekly on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Two dollars per year for daily, five dollars twenty cents for a longer period. Remittances by draft express or money order payable to Journal Printing Co Mascatine Iowa.

Journal Journal Printing Co Mascatine Iowa

City Official Ballot Names For City Office

For Mayor A J Oliver for Treasurer E E Davidson for Assessor S Kincaid for Police Judge Jesse B Jarvis for Wharfmaster Srank Custer support listed on the ballot depending on jurisdiction or election notice.

Jesse B. Jarvis

Local Ward Officials Named in City Filing

In the First Ward Thomas Barnard is listed in a decision while A L Lindner and Frank Halstead appear in related Fourth Ward notes with Henry Franklin also noted. The fragmentary record outlines ward level names associated with the filing.

Thomas Barnard A. L. Lindner Alls Frank Halstead Henry Franklin

Titus convict labor bill sparks legislative clash

The Titus-Thuenen bill to end convict labor contracts in state prisons faces a heated debate in both houses. Support cites reform features dividing prisoners into three grades for training, state or county work, and healthful activity. Opponents include the board of control and Fort Madison interests, with labor groups backing abolition.

Muscatine Des Moines the 3d House Committee On Labor Senate Judiciary Committee Board of Control Fort Madison Warden Jones State Federation of Labor New York

Tariff for Puerto Rico Spurs constitutional debate

The House debates a tariff for Puerto Rico with Republicans split over constitutionality. Supporters argue Puerto Rico, as a ratified annexed territory, should share duties equally with other U S possessions while opponents warn against violating uniform national duties. The issue hinges on constitutional obligations and loyalty of Puerto Rico.

House of Representatives Washington Puerto Rico House United States Supreme Court Congress New Mexico Alaska Senate

Measure Passed by House Faces Careful Consideration

The statement urges careful review of the measure that recently passed the House, stressing thorough evaluation before adoption. No names, dates, or places are provided in the readable text.

State consolidates libraries and boosts salaries

The General Assembly passed a bill merging the miscellaneous state library with the historical department library and raises salaries for Curator Aldrich and Librarian Johnson Brigham. The law increases the curator’s pay to 1600 and assigns museum duties, raises the assistant librarian to 1200 and adds the law library role, plus appropriations of 10000 for the historical and general library and 2500 for the law library.

General Assembly State Library State Historical Department State Law Library Historical Department General Library Law Library Aldrich Johnson Brigham

Hanna questions cartoonist over damages claim

A Washington public figure, offended by a cartoon centering him, vows to sue for 25000 dollars. Senator Hanna asks what he could collect for all cartoons printed about him, after reviewing the proposed suit.

Washington Hanna

Lane Leaves Washington for Davenport over Ill Partner

A Washington special notes Congressman Lane went to Davenport due to his law partner Mr Davidson’s serious illness. It is understood he would have spoken and voted against the Porto Rican tariff bill there, a position he expressed before his recall.

Washington Lane Davenport Davidson

West Liberty men urge courage to curb crime and trials

The speaker praises West Liberty men for speaking out and argues that statewide courage would reduce lawlessness, murders, and costly court cases, easing the taxpayers’ burden.

West Liberty

Kansas not swayed by Democratic promises on prosperity

The Kansas scene stays wary of Democratic hurrahs beyond the Kaw. Voters resist being misled by signboards touting prosperity and reject calls to turn away from Republican steadiness.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Kansas

Siberian Exiling to be Prohibited Rumor

A 19th century note claims Siberia will abandon exile for convicts and be developed as a fertile, modern region. The item then advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long standing cure for dyspepsia indigestion and related ailments with seasonal health claims.

Siberian Siberia

Land of Fruits and Flowers Appeal for Winter Seekers

Southern California is praised as the Land of Fruits and Flowers with a pleasant winter retreat. The Iowa Central Short Line offers a new sixteen section Pullman Tourist car weekly from Minneapolis through several Iowa cities, connecting with the Santa Fe Route to Los Angeles and San Francisco in four days. Rates are competitive and comfortable accommodations are highlighted. For details contact Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

California Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Geo. S. Batty Iowa

Cascarets Advertise Beauty Through Blood Cleansing

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid promising clean blood and clear skin by stimulating the liver. It claims benefits against pimples boils blotches and a bilious complexion and offers 10 and 25 cent sizes with guaranteed satisfaction.

Russian Army Appoints Three Women Doctors as Junior Officers

Russian military authorities have recently appointed three women doctors as junior medical officers in the army. The czar's forces claim to be the only European army with feminine medical officers.

Europe

West Liberty Demands Removal After John Acquittal

About 700 West Liberty residents gathered at the city hall and opera house to denounce the acquittal of Z. W. John in the murder case. They adopted resolutions urging John to leave town and pledging support to enforce concealed weapon laws.

W. John West Liberty McKadden J. L. Nichols Dr. Woodruff Lon John A. Evans J. A. Evans L. W. Henderson E. C. Nichols Z. W. John Walter Boot Z W. John Wilton Muscatine Jas. Boot McFadden John A. Evans John Zed Ellyson

Meeting Closes After Citizens express sentiments in West Liberty

A local gathering ended with the adjournment after several citizens voiced their views about an issue that prompted the speaker to depart West Liberty for West Branch. The session concluded with the group deciding next steps.

West Liberty West Branch

West Liberty Social News Notes and Moves

George Gause returned from Richmond Iowa. Mrs Mary Gause visited Mt Vernon with her son Noah who attends school there. W Nichols and family moved to Murray Iowa. Mesdames Floyd Worstell and Pickering hosted women’s gatherings, about sixty attendees each afternoon, with pink and white decorations. Mrs Floyd’s mother fell ill and she could not attend.

George Gause Richmond Iowa Mary Gause Mt. Vernon Noah Do. W. Nichols Murray Mesdames Floyd Worstell Pickering Mrs. Floyd Mrs. F

County Officials Urge Action on Negroilggible and Neglected Children

County Superintendent Bert Townsley reports a call from R C Barrett for immediate action on the council report What shall be done with incorrigible and neglected children The plan urges parental discipline improved schools and moral education Kindergartens industrial training and training for orphans are proposed as compulsory attendance and prison reform for youth are recommended Community efforts by churches schools homes and government are urged to combat juvenile vice and crime

Bert Townsley R. C. Barrett Educational Council Chicago Iowa

Ely Cream Balm Remedy for Cold in Head

Describes Ely Cream Balm as a cure for nasal inflammation from colds. Claims immediate relief when a small amount is placed in the nostrils and states the product cleanses heals and cures. Sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street New York.

Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York

Homeseekers Excursions March March 6 1900 Iowa routes

Travel notice offers limited round trip tickets from Cedar Rapids on March 6 and April 3 1900 via B and M R Y to numerous Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota points north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets good 21 days at a single fare plus 2.00 with information from B Co R and N agents or Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Shell Rock Abbott Crossing Waverly Jno G. Farmer T. A Cedar Rapids

Spring travel deals on southern rail routes announced

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad invites readers to spring excursions in March and April offering round trip fares at about half price to major targets in Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida. Details via P Sid Jones in Birmingham and Geo B Horner in St Louis.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Tennessee Alabama eGorgia West Florida P. Sid Jones Birmington Ala Geo. B. Horner St. Louis

Nickel Plate Express Trains Connect Major Cities Daily

The Nickel Plate road offers solid through express trains daily linking Chicago Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York City Boston and intermediate points. Service and equipment are among the best with low rates versus other lines. It is the shortest route between Chicago and Buffalo. Uniformed colored porters attend to passengers in day coaches.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Ft. Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York City Boston

Mull's Pioneer Cure tablet advertisement

A 25¢ to $1 price ad promotes Mull's Pioneer Cure chocolate coated tablets claiming to treat kidney bladder liver stomach rheumatism and female complaints. It warns the box should fit the case and to cash the draft if it does not help, sold by all druggists.

Mull

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