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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
6
The Muscatine city election resulted in a near total Democratic victory with only one ward electing a Republican. Voters abstained or scratched ballots aiding Democrats as Republican apathy and a stormy day reduced turnout. The piece notes no major shift in administration and urges reform in campaigns.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Remley drafted sweeping Senate measures to reform building and loan associations. The proposal tightens expenses, bans guaranteed stock, expands executive powers, and sets rules for liquidation and foreclosure. Senate and House activity centers on curbing public expenditure and adjournment timing amid heavy appropriation cuts.
Reports describe a sleet storm turning to freezing rain, creating crusts strong enough to bear a horse and causing slips and falls across Muscatine. The piece also notes streetcar disruptions in Chicago and the death of John Neibert, Sr., longtime Muscatine resident, with details on his life and funeral arrangements.
Advertisement urges quitting tobacco easily with No-To-Bac the wonder-worker to make weak men strong. Claims cures and vitality with testimonials. Offers booklet and sample free from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a blood cleanser that stirs the liver to drive impurities from the body. It promises clearer skin by reducing pimples blotches and bilious complexions and notes the product costs 10 25 or 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Anamosa Eureka reports a lengthy revival series led by C. C Smith and C. S. Colburn. Smith, formerly of Muscatine, delivered a compelling lecture on sins that kill including gambling and drunkenness with tobacco evils. The piece credits his oratory, earnest spirit, and the duo’s singing for drawing large crowds.
The marriage of Henry Kaiser and Miss Mabel Whitney, popular Muscatine youths, was performed at the home of Mrs. Bevt Myer at 819 South Fourth Street with Rev. Streeter of the First M. E. church officiating. The couple will reside in Kansas City.
The text states 21 000 dollars to complete a building and commissions to locate town regiments on Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. It says the Governor will appoint commissioners without pay to the Paris Exposition, with expenses paid during reporting, and argues that serving without per diem can be positive. Trebor.
Iowa City March 6 Special Prof L W Andrews of the University may lose his eyesight after spilling a bottle of burning acid. The injury is very painful and medical verdicts in consultation leave the outcome in doubt.
Bids opened in Rock Island for a new side wheeler to replace the General Barnard which will be wrecked. The new boat will cost about 59000 and imitate the Barnard's plans. The Barnard removed river snags and assisted with lights, a powerful, admired vessel known as the scavenger of the Mississippi.
Protes tant clergy and parishioners in Dubuque mourn Archbishop Hennessy. Embalmed remains moved to the bishop's chapel and lie in state. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 o clock with Archbishop Ireland and other bishops attending.
Mrs L B Pickering Mrs J W Worstell and Mrs A H Floyd entertained 130 ladies last Thursday and Friday afternoons at East Third street home. Guests enjoyed guessing games followed by light refreshments served by Mamie Ditmars Lara Worstell Orleen Floyd Madge Pickering.
A rumor suggests Siberia may open to cultivation and modernization, easing exile hardships. The piece also extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming fifty years of curative success for dyspepsia, indigestion, and related ailments as the season’s best medicine.
Citizens are urged to vote next Monday in the Muscatine school election. Three offices are to be filled two directors and a treasurer. The call stresses cheaper better books and to consider the school needs. The convention date will be announced later.
London reports Mafeking to be relieved soon as British forces marching from Kimberley press on. Kimberley Light Horse cited, with De Beers ties noted. Rhodes Kekewich policy clash hinted, Roberts silent amid fresh intelligence and expected actions. Bulls losses tally nine dead, sixty four wounded, twenty five missing Feb 14–27.
A cablegram from Adelbert Hay United States consul at Pretoria says he faces no trouble in carrying out his duties and is on excellent terms with Boer officials who provide information on British soldiers held as prisoners at Pretoria.
Muscatine North and South Railroad timetable lists connections with Burlington and Cedar Rapids for Burlington and South and from Burlington to Muscatine with Iowa Central for east west and north routes.
The timetable for the Rock Island to Davenport and Clinton line shows improved facilities for Muscatine citizens to reach points above Rock Island and Davenport. The opening has already been noted in these columns with trains heading south.
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