Subscription rates and merger talk in Iowa newspapers
Notices detail subscription costs for the Journal in Muscatine and describe rates for weekly delivery. A long column discusses the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger case, the Northern Securities suit, the anti trust act of 1899, and opinions on how the matter could affect large corporations and state taxes. G Logan Payne, 935 Marquette Bldg is noted.
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Governor Valiants Sait
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
United States
Northern Securities Company
United States Steel Corporation
Persistent reformers decried as tax smuggling swindlers
The speaker accuses reformers of chronic faultfinding and compares their alleged tax evasion to the combined wrongdoing of Iowa railroads, labeling them loud and deceitful in a sharp political broadside.
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Pers
Iowa
Muscatine Urges Post Office Building Request
The article argues Muscatine deserves a new post office, noting similar cities have buildings. It calls for unified, courteous, and firm pressure on Congress to secure funding without demeaning other Iowa districts.
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Muscatine
Congress
Iowa
Journal argues for fair play on woman suffrage
The Journal states it is not an advocate but supports fairness and wants the legislature to submit the question to the people. It accuses Republican leaders of fearing the public and says a party opposed to majority rule has no place in a republican government.
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Republican Party
A. W. Lee Reappointed Ottumwa Postmaster
A. W. Lee is reappointed postmaster of Ottumwa without contest in recognition of his capable service. The Ottumwa office posted nearly $50,000 in postal receipts for the year ending March 31, 1902 and handled about $1,000,000 in money order funds, reflecting demanding and precise work.
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A. W. Lee
Ottumwa
Editorial Sidelights on Rail Road Assessment Measure
The piece argues the railroad assessment bill soon before the assembly may fail as the committee struggles with conflicting plans. It notes early hopes for a single workable option, attempted combinations, and growing doubt about changes, while hinting that the existing assessment approach may be preferable.
Des Moines Considers Civil Service for Police and Fire
Virtue appeals to Des Moines which signals readiness to accede. Legislature acts with the senate already passing the measure and the house expected to follow. City politics are blamed for woes, yet reform is urged to save the capital as a model for other towns.
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Virtue
Des Moines
Senate
House
State University Seeks Big Funding and Levy Hike
The State University aims for about $400000 in an appropriation with $360000 recommended in committee. A plan to raise the state levy from one tenth to one fifth mill would double school taxes. the levy has passed the Senate but not the House and may fail there.
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The
State University
Senate
House
Iowa
Iowa bill to create state board of control for education
The measure to establish a state board of control over educational institutions is set for thorough discussion. Critics say Iowa schools lag behind neighboring states and that educators too often mix with politics for personal gain or salary advances. The proposal aims to clarify the need for reform.
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Iowa
Railroad commission spared in winter critics
Carroll Herald laments that state officials ignore the railroad commission this winter calling it an ornamental institution and warns that any practical reform would mar its beauty a sign of idle neglect by state leaders.
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Carroll Herald
Railroad Commission
Reverend Dr Thomas Snub in Clinton Herald
The Clinton Herald mocks Secretary Hay over a claim about passports for a Chicago couple. It says requesting passports to camps abroad is absurd and compares it to granting passports to U S military camps in the Philippines. The piece labels the passport request as idiotic.
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Thomas
Clinton Herald
Hay
Chicago
South Africa
Lord Lansdowne
United States
Philippines
Swindling Grumblers
The Des Moines Leader, once loudest in opposing railroad property taxation, is exposed for low assessments. It is allegedly worth $125,000 but taxed at $2. The Homestead valued at $9,000 taxed at $1,000. Wallace's Farmer taxed on $1,700.
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Montezuma Republican
Des Moines Leader
Executive Council
Shaw
Wallace
Iowa Briefs Highlight Farm Sale, Fire Loss and Local Politics
A 160 acre Washington county farm sold at 110 dollars per acre last week. James L. Moore of Luther died by suicide in Des Moines after battling alcoholism. A large barn fire near Iowa City destroyed property and horses worth about 4000 dollars. The Second Iowa Infantry plans its Des Moines reunion May 21 and 22 during the Grand Army encampment. Cedar Rapids mayor candidate Dr. Huston won by over 600 votes on a municipal ownership platform. The Iowa Bankers association raised 5000 dollars for the widow of John Sundblad killed while pursuing bank robbers in Albert City. Centerville water system sold for 10000 dollars under US court decree. Fidelity and Trust of Buffalo bought it. About 60000 dollars in claims against the plant. A ten pound white rabbit found near Montezuma may descend from English hares. A Cedar River bridge project near Waterloo is let at 57000 dollars. Reporter touts it as Iowa’s finest municipal and county bridge. Secretary Root names Fort Des Moines in memory of the 1843 fort. Ex-Sheriff Cumie of Appanoose county indicted for swindling, facing repeating charges tied to tramps’ arrests and collected fees.
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Washington County
James L. Moore
Luther
Des Moines
Goldstone
Jacob Lucas
Iowa City
Second Iowa Infantry Association
Huston
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Bankers’ Association
John Sundblad
Albert City
Centerville
United States District Court
Fidelity and Trust Company of
Buffalo
N. Y
Montezuma
LeMars
Cedar River
Waterloo
Iowa
Root
Fort Des Moines
Raccoon
Cumie
Appanoose County
Fee
Awakening Pebble at Casement Sparks Romance
A poetic line from the New York Journal depicts a lover’s quiet plan to wake a sleeping beloved by tossing a pebble against her window. The fragment evokes intimate mood and classic newspaper voice.
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New York Journal
Blanket Mortgage Keeps House Warm In Bitter Cold
A witty remark about enduring winter reveals a local homeowner joking that a blanket mortgage funds their house. The quip highlights real estate financing as a source of comfort during freezing weather.
Consoling exchange from a Puck dialogue
A brief stage moment features a woman asking about dancing duration and a man replying he has danced for years. The line ends with a gentle encouragement to not be discouraged, reflecting the playful mood of Shakespearean whimsy.
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Puck
Suppressing a Sneeze on a City Street Car
An Irish man in Pittsburg recounts a street car incident where his nose tingled and he prepared to sneeze. The conductor halted him claiming it violated an ordinance to take oneself to pieces, and he was run out.
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Pittsburg
Defeated Politician Sees Some Hope in Outsider Clamor
A Chicago Post quote recalls a defeated politician who, while down, notes outsiders push to fill fourteen offices outside civil service with 840 clamorous men. He says the victory feels less bleak seeing their efforts and the public unrest surrounding appointments.
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Chicago Post
How did Harry propose to Alice in Chelsea Gazette
Ellen asks how Harry proposed to Alice. May recalls a motto she made for the parlor reading Dont put off until tomorrow what you can say tonight. Chelsea Gazette notes the playful line in the story.
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Hie
Ellen
Harry
Alice
Chelsea
Mass
Not a Steel Engraving from the Chicago News
A tramp recalls past skill as an engraver while an elderly woman, armed with an ax, orders work on a wood cut. The exchange unfolds around a chipped pie scene with brisk dialogue amid a rugged domestic moment.
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Chicago News
Relief for Congressmen
Washington dispatch notes Iowa delegation calm after Hull victory in Polk county. Rumors of a targeted purge against Iowa Republicans fade as Polk primary results ease tensions and shape convention battles. Buzz centers on Fourth district contests with Blythe Haugen and local figures influencing delegate sentiment.
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Hull
Congress
Printer Surprised by Pain Balm Cure
Henry T. Crook of the Ashe ville Gazette reports dramatic relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He contracted rheumatism from wet feet last winter and, after trying various remedies, bought Pain Balm from a Gazette ad and claims his pain vanished after using two thirds of the bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Henry T. Crook
Asheville
N. C
Gazette
One Way Settlers Rates From Iowa Central Route
Low fare periods set for March 4 11 18 25 and April 1 1902 to Minnesota North and South Dakota. Travelers advised to contact local Iowa Central agent or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for details.
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Iowa Central Road
Minnesota
South Dakota
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Marshall Town
Iowa
How He Made It Out
A humorous classroom anecdote about a student named Tommy Taddells writing on a blackboard. He claims a dog has six feet and explains it by saying four in front and two behind, prompting a teacher to question the reasoning in this North American quotation.
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Tommy Taddells
Tommy
Philadelphia
Familiar Term and the Dugout City Conflagration
A fragmented dialogue-like snippet recalls a large fire in Dugout City last week. Seventeen houses remain standing after the blaze, with an older exchange noting nineteen houses before the destruction. The exchange has a western and eastern voice remarking on the impact and counts.
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Tion
Dugout City
His Cigar Lighter
Wigg I saw Skinvum light a cigar with a twenty dollar bill. Wagg All bet it wasn't receipted. Philadelphia Record.
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Skinvum
Philadelphia
Proceedings of the Bridge and Common Claims Board
Proceedings list numerous county claims including supplies, medical, express, jail repairs, posting, printing, and board member expenses. Items cover hospital med attendant, jail upkeep, plumbing, groceries, hardware, clothing, schooling books, and notices. Notable names include Morgridge Norton, J. D. Stuart the sheriff, Barry Mig., and W. H. Day among others.
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A. Holmes
C. H
Towa
Adams Express O
Lou Hlik
Ressgier
Avergai
Bauiing
B. M. Witter
Postage and Express
F. Geisenhaus
Tidise
J. Piseu & Sons
Ko Bas. Mentwe
T. J. Laurie & Sep
Wittich Bros
Davidson
F. W. Swan
W. H. Hughes
Day
GO v. &. Express
A. Heidel
Rt Conaway Printing Co
A. C. Hopkinson
Ou Record Ee Co
Enterprise
Deutscher Anzeiger
Der
Muse. News Co
Journal Printing Co
J. D. Stuart
J. As. Stuart
Butler Sherdon & Co
Hawkeye School Supply Co
American Book Co
Welch & Co
Faton & Co
Hayward Merrill & Co
Li So
W. H. Aishburn
Lb. Webster
Bo M. Bernick
County Farm
Morgridge & Norton
Med
Frank Landes
Jno
Maitivigh
Geo
W. Dillaway, Crockery
McBride & Cope
J. Bt
Crocarias
Anson Clothing Co
Thompson Bros
McQuesten & Sawyer
Tewa Telephone Co
Cote
Vwsicvens
Hinkle & Flannery
Freda Giesenhaus
Geo. B. Jackson
Barry Plumbing Co
W. & Bru
Ruthenberg & Non
Groceries
McColmbb. G. Co
Lilly, Dry Goods
Ee Barnard
Will
Burre
W. D. van Gent
Grady Bros. Blacksemithing
Hartman & Feltman, Groceries
Wilson's Shoe Store
Taree Srg. Vsiei'ss
Ashton Flour & Feed Co
All About Spirit and Okoboji Lakes Booklet Free
A descriptive booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa will be sent free on application. It includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. The notice mentions boarding houses hotels and cottages for rent near the lakes. Jno G Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern Ry
Minnesota
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G.P
T.A
C. R
N. R.y
Cedar Rapids, la
Bromo Lax Promoted as Cure All for Colds and Headache
An advertisement touts Bromo Lax as the greatest discovery of the age for colds and headache. It claims to be the best neuralgia cure and the mildest laxative, urging readers to keep it on hand.
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Muscatine Journal
Journal
Mattie
Journal Printing Company
LEE
Chicago Inter Ocean
East
Monroe Street
Chcago
Inter Ocean
G. Logan Payne
Marquette
Herriott
Sidelights
Cummings
the Journal
Washington, D. C
Polk County
Capt. Hull
Capitol
Col. Hepburn
Major Lacey
Rumple
Congressman Conner
Messrs
Hargen
Smith
Haugen
Polk
Prouty
Henderson
Lacey
Hepburn
Blythe
Fourth
H. P. Hancock
West Union
Ingersoll
Oelwein
Fayette County
Fayette
Fuller
Washing
Updegraff
Mr. Blythe
Clayton County
Hiaugen
Clayton
Trewin
Allamakee
W. S. R. Burnette
Washington
Augusta
Maine
Major Burnette
Davenport
Nashville
Tenn
Prince
Rock Island
Moline
Congressman Prince
Blunt— Union
Cuba
Tawney
President McLain
Frank J. Stillman
Rible
Board of Supervisors
I. L. Fowler
Marshall County
Morgridge & Norten, Med
Sweetland Day
Coilin
E.c
Walter Mulligan
Urone
Ly J.B. Vie
Wood Orone
Collin
Mdse
Irono
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