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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
Notices advise remittance methods to Journal Printing Company and G Logan Payne. Commentary notes political opinions about Bab cock bill and London visit dress, with editorials from Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Indianola Herald stressing statesmanship and caution for legislators.
The paper invites readers to visit its offices at 106 168 110 East Montoe Street Chicago for a tour of inspection and sightseeing of its magnificent building. The facility showcases every mechanical and scientific improvement of the age used in operating a great newspaper.
D B Foulke of the civil service commission clarifies what constitutes pernicious activity by government officials in politics. He argues voluntary campaign contributions must remain free of coercion and that officials should not impair service efficiency or discipline by political actions or attacks on the administration.
The Iowa City Republican derides equal suffrage as folly and an ism. It claims there is no voter demand and that the suffragists’ policies are unwelcome. The Sioux City Journal challenges the editor to offer a single reason for both voting and denying women's vote.
The Audubon Republican weights a conservative view of tariff revision and trade policy. It argues reducing steel tariffs could aid the people but notes objections to reopening tariff questions now. It trusts Henderson, Allison, Dolliver, and the delegation in Washington to act wisely for the party and the nation.
A Burlington jail inmate has been held for seven months rather than name the woman friend who supplied him liquor in violation of the prohibitory law. He vows to stay jailed for life to shield her, a stance described as stubborn and silly by observers.
The Boston Journal argues the steel trust could withstand Mr Babcock's bill while weaker rivals with small capital could not. If enacted, the measure would not cripple the trust but strengthen its grip on the home market and push toward a near monopoly in America's iron and steel trade. Congressmen who
Editorial notes celebrate daily optimism after a Republican victory. The piece reflects on political mood, public reactions, and the sense of progress among supporters. It emphasizes unity, forward momentum, and expectations for policy directions shaped by the election outcome.
The piece notes a Friday caucus for nominating candidates and urges good men for openings. It highlights Roosevelt's firm stance against a South Carolina mob and mentions a southern admiration for his character. The president will attend the Charleston exposition as suffrage debate resurges.
The text claims Prince Henry shows genius to be emperor of Germany if required. It highlights his ability to travel with 138 pieces of baggage, emphasizing exceptional organizational skill. It contrasts with the average American, who struggles to transport a single trunk over long distances.
The prince visits Milwaukee and is greeted with a mock German scene while cartoonists back away. The piece notes that America quickly Americanizes Europeans, especially Germans, who defend American institutions, and that Milwaukee ends up with the last laugh.
Edgar A. Francis recalls a hot Nashville day when General Thomas walked near his tent with coat off. A young officer asked where the general’s headquarters were and, after being directed, handed the reins to Thomas and sought the HQ. The officer misidentified and learned the truth when he spoke to a nearby soldier, who finally revealed the mix up. The general forgave the error as a lighthearted joke at his expense.
Dover reports a British torpedo destroyer was sunk in a collision during a foggy passage in the English Channel. Details are scarce but the incident is deemed disastrous with the vessel lost.
Graham puffs are a breakfast or luncheon dish. Beat the yolk of one large egg with one cupful of milk and two saltspoonfuls of salt, then fold in three quarters of a cupful graham and the same amount of wheat flour. Beat stiffly the whites and fold in. Fill muffin irons one third full and bake about twenty five minutes.
A small chicken is cut into pieces and lightly fried with onion green pepper lean ham and tomato. It is simmered in water for three hours with rice added an hour before finish. The dish is served after removing the chicken.
Instructions say wash brushes in hot or tepid water with soda or ammonia. Dip in and out until clean, keeping backs and handles dry. Rinse in cold water and air dry away from heat to prevent bristle damage.
Cleaning tips advise rubbing woolen shawls with a magnesia and flour mixture in equal parts for light dirt. Change the mixture as it becomes dirty and apply to shawls not made of very heavy wool. The Journal 10 cents a week.
Washington March 6 1902 report on house sub committee plans to buy Rosebud agency lands in Gregory county South Dakota 416000 acres at 2 50 an acre total 1040900 dollars with potential five year payments and open to homesteaders after treaty passage and various political maneuvers and opposed by prominent lawmakers. Also notes proposed public roads bureau and Hull Pronty debate while seed distribution and nursery stock bills draw interest.
A. F. Clark of Glade Springs Virginia reports selling twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy between eleven a m and closing time on January 25 1901. He notes strong customer satisfaction and long use in Virginia with many testimonials of cures. For sale by all druggists.
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