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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
2
Burlington visitors and county residents crowd Muscatine scenes with many crossing to Davenport and Chicago. Marriage license granted Ed Hormel and Flora Gates as locals report storms, ice developments, illness and return of residents from Wheelers, Letts, Nichols, Columbus Junction, and Wahpeton.
The outline lists rumors that a settlement may occur out of court. It also notes other unrelated items including deaths from industrial accidents and political maneuvers in Europe and the United States.
Detroit guardians report the infant daughter of Robert Zoeger died February 11 after limited treatment by a Christian Scientist. The coroner held an inquest with doctors testifying the child was diseased. The father said he wished for a physician but yielded to the mother and to absent treatment by a remote practitioner. The child died hours later from diphtheria.
Judge Glaseil ruled for ten Adrian Minnesota farmers who signed horse company contracts but later appeared on $2000 promissory notes. The court found forging the false contract leaf, torn from the record, led to the notes’ exposure and the bank bears contributory negligence as an innocent purchaser. The decision will be appealed with thousands of dollars in notes at stake.
Des Moines Iowa March 8 The Iowa legislature nearly unanimous in denouncing the Porto Rican tariff bill as passed by the house. The bill is viewed as unjust and a major mistake for the Republican party with many Iowa representatives opposed and a defeat hoped for in the senate.
Eau Claire March 8. Game Warden J. W. Stone confiscated 200 pounds of bass speared in Roundlake Sawyer County. The undersized fish were seized a few days ago and reported underweight.
A fragment suggests the saying One man's as good as another originated from a spinster. The note attributes casual social browsing rather than formal authorship to establish the adage.
The Journal previews an unrestricted readers column where letters may be signed or use a pseudonym. Writers must reveal identity to the paper and accept responsibility. The policy states the Journal accepts all contributions under these terms and disclaims editorial stance on content.
A reader argues that state law bars school boards from changing adopted textbooks more often than every five years without electors’ approval. It recounts 1890s changes to readers and geographies in city schools, noting improper unsanctioned shifts and the role of book sellers and publishers in pressuring boards.
A letter to voters accuses the county school board of illegal bidding on textbooks and repairs. It cites lack of competitive bidding for wallpaper and steam pipe work, and questions a $2356 payment to a West Liberty contractor under a patent covering. The writer urges voters to require lawful processes at the upcoming election.
A reader asserts confidence in a plain written record, praising straightforward language and fairness without bias. The statement emphasizes trust in accessible, neutral documentation of tax matters and public accountability.
Roy Middleton wed Miss Elsie Shoemaker at the M E parsonage with Rev C H Montgomery officiating. The couple will settle at Park Place in a ready six room home. Fred Meyers forms partnership with F H Rhodes to run a new Cooper shop in South Muscatine, with Meyers as superintendent and 500 butter tub capacity. Several local residents enjoy a sleigh outing to Jacob Hintermeister's, while others relocate or start new projects.
The notice extols the Iowa Central Route as the most direct link between Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mason City, Marshalltown, Grinnell and Oskaloosa and Peoria, St. Louis, Kansas City with east and southeast and southwest connections. It highlights Union Depot at Peoria for Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Washington and New York and promises Palace Sleeping Cars and elegant coaches on all trains along with daily dining-car service.
Milwaukee malsters secure a two year contract granting a ten hour workday and a monthly $55 wage. The wage and duration reflect settlement terms negotiated by the workers and managers.
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