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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
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The Charities Review weighs New York prison labor amid public debate in Iowa. It questions whether state made goods avoid competing with free labor and suggests alternative uses like reclaiming land, mining unprofitable projects, or funding major public works to employ convicts without undermining free labor.
A War Department report by Gen. G. W. Davis outlines Puerto Rico's small cultivated area and heavy reliance on sugar, coffee, and tobacco for export. It notes underutilized land and fruit potential, urging favorable trade regulations and congressional relief to prevent continued poverty and starvation.
The Carroll Herald condemns penny savings banks in public schools noting Leigh Hunt introduced the idea at Mount Pleasant years ago but it yielded no lasting good. Critics said it made children penurious and diverted attention from studies leading to its abandonment.
Colonel Watterson continues to demand repeal of the Goebel law, arguing Republicans will carry the state next fall if the statute remains in force, basing the stand on high moral ground.
Germany reins in American meat imports, arguing disallowed quality. The policy limits, and consumer options shrink as trade friction influences market access. Local producers brace for impact while officials defend protectionist steps.
From Poona India Rev D O Fox reports the severest famine since British rule with grain prices high and relief difficult. Bombay plague worsens as Poona sees renewed cases after a quiet end of last year. Four months ago 36 million were in the famine zone. latest figures put 50 million affected with about 4 million on relief. Children suffer most while wells run dry and camps form. Funds urged to A B Leonard New York.
Senator Finch of Humboldt county writes in a published card that he opposed Col. Rood’s Confirmation because Rood was bitterly against the board of control from the start and denounced it, a claim friends of Rood deny.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat condemns the hunt for Goebel's killer as political vengeance. It ties the drive to Kentucky's upheaval under a harsh law that damages morals and fuels demoralization.
Red Oak Expess notes Governor Shaw named Sioux City judge G S Robinson to buy supplies and hire staff for state institutions. The client distrusts lawyers on the board and questions whether the new member has expertise beyond law.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and promotes health and happiness, curing humors and boosting vitality, with Hood's Pills for biliousness priced at 25 cents. The flow ends with a quip about memory and lying.
A Chinese state lunch showcases 146 dishes, highlighting a vast selection across courses. The event emphasizes variety in regional flavors and ceremonial dining.
The Journal chronicles local life from joyous births to civic notes. Correspondents record social events and thoughtful observations across the community.
A local report lists attendees including Alex Boruff Frank LeQuatte Lee Lambert Marion Lambert E Potter John Boruff Joseph Ryan Frank Johnson Ross Kennedy and the Hesman brothers. The sale netted about 2800 with sheep selling up to 9.05 per head and corn at 35 cents a bushel. Mr. Drury plans a trip to California.
West Liberty report details two year old Josephine Floyd who removed a register and climbed toward the duct center. A neighbor rescuer squeezed in to save her, safely bringing her to the surface. Also notes T C Scott ill with typhoid in Rock Island and local political re nominations and travel updates.
Mathias Thomas aged about 75 died Sunday evening after retiring from a cards game with his wife. Funeral time not set. Two sons in California sent word they want to hear from him. Crook and Bloom to open a new store March 17 in Jeret & Ford’s former building. English River bank spill, measles spread, and a public stock sale planned by Henry Younkin on March 22 with six cars shipped Tuesday.
Roy the great thinker predicts someone will have company late this week. Mrs C M Patterson and son passed through en route to Durant. George Eis and wife visited E J Eis. E J Eis hauled two tons of hay from W Stormer. Albert Peterson and wife enjoyed sleigh ride for health Friday. Frank Havenagle and wife called on Hy Drumm. A N Eis hauled seed barley from J C Egle. Havenagle lost a valuable cow Saturday. Melpine school closed Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah J. Orr wife of W W Orr died of pneumonia after a brief illness at their former Union township home now occupied by their children. She was born nearby to John and Sarah McCorney who settled here in the 1840s. Married in 1869, she left nine children five sons and four daughters. The bereaved husband and offspring receive community sympathy. Separately, the Columbus Junction school election produced directors F N Wilcox and J H Overholt and treasurer Fred Colton amid a clash with the ladies ticket and local printers.
Advertisement fragment touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as a cure for dangerous coughs and chest pains, claiming quick relief and safety for children. It notes a 25-cent price and wide druggist availability. A separate line estimates 50 million people in the famine area of Central India.
In Muscatine the aldermanic race yielded 2652 votes with Republicans 1366 and Democrats 1286, a Republican edge of 80, while mayoral totals favored Democrats 1637 to 1059 by 578. The piece questions causes, urging cleaner politics, church-led reform, and solid Republican principles to prevent future losses.
D B Lyons of Des Moines reports Storm Lake offers the strongest outlook for a beet sugar factory in Iowa. Contracts for over 6000 acres of beets have been made in six weeks, with planting planned for spring 1901. The State Secretary of State expects 7500 notaries to renew July 4, a potential $37,500 revenue not included in prior estimates.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to guard health with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters amid reports of a Alaska Nome City Beach gold rush. It claims the tonic regulates bowels liver and kidneys and cures indigestion constipation malaria chills and fever. The ad praises safety and seasonality while warning of health risks from seeking fortune.
Southern California is praised as the Land of Fruits and Flowers and promoted as the best winter destination. An Iowa Central Short Line Pullman tourist car runs weekly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and San Francisco, with four days travel via Santa Fe Route. Rates comparable to rivals. for details contact Geo. S. Batty, Marshalltown, Iowa.
J. J. Toner and Company brokers report from Chicago markets via Muscatine office dated March 14 1900. H. E. McKay serves as manager and handles post office and telephone connections.
Market reports show prices for wood lime cement coal flour grain and livestock with notes on market strength and weak demand. Itemized rates cover wood pine wood hard and soft coal flour mill stuff oats rye corn and product prices for butter eggs cheese and produce along with hardware lumber meats and miscellaneous goods.
State of Iowa Muscatine County probate notice opens March 4 1900 for the last will of Peter Chatterton deceased hearing set April 11 1900 at the district court any interested party may appear and oppose probate. J W Reuss Clerk of the District Court Tros Brown attorney marks March 14 1900.
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