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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
3
John Mahin editor Harold J. Mahin manager. Muscatine Iowa post office second class matter. Daily yearly rate five dollars paid weekly. Semi weekly Tuesday and Friday in advance. Order by postal card or telephone No 27. Remittances payable to Revuenat Prinrins Co Muscatine Iowa.
The Illinois bureau of associated charities urges a law forcing deserting husbands to serve a prison term with regular work and to have their wages set aside to support their deserted families. Chicago reports about 1,000 families aided by charity owed their distress to husband desertion, prompting calls for stronger punishment and forced contribution. The plan compares deserters to wife beaters and seeks legislative sanction to apply the wage levy during punishment, a move watched with interest.
The Chicago Chronicle argues against the Washington Post claim that prohibition cannot be enforced. It states laws against murder and larceny are enforced when people demand it, and that prohibition can be enforced proportionately when the people of a state, such as Iowa, demand enforcement.
The Sioux City Journal argues that a prohibition that does not ban and an effective license system both miss the mark. The piece questions tax revenue as a bribe and likens license schemes to indulgences. It calls for reformist clarity and references Luther’s era.
The Burlington Hawkeye claims Cuba’s climate prevents peak civilization and that northern Caucasians transplanted there will eventually become like the rugged natives. It argues Cubans’ thrift and industry cannot be taught and even if all current residents were removed.
Fragmentary reminiscence notes hardy pioneers who shaped the northwest and their fate against changing climate. The passage reflects on a beautiful isle and the difficulty of legislative action to combat climate change, suggesting a long view of people and place.
The Manchester Press disputes claims that opposition to Mr. Cummins stems from his stance against Senator Gear in the recent contest. It asserts Cummins has a record of party disloyalty and warns against rewarding political infidelity by granting him the governorship, while noting no personal antipathy toward him.
The New York Tribune chronicles four days of shifting Gomez quotes on Cuba. He alternates opposing long occupation, supporting American stay, demanding immediate American withdrawal, and denying earlier statements. The piece questions his awareness of his own words.
The Camden Interstate Railway Company of Kentucky bans all unmarried men from conductor or motorman positions. Wages have risen while bachelors in service seek marriage to retain employment amid the new policy.
The Sioux City Journal notes John Hell’s readiness for a hot campaign in Oklahoma while St Joseph News comments on Cuba’s desires and US aims. The cost of British troops in China is about 16.6 million dollars next year. The New York Central once bought 32000 tons of rails from England. now English buyers favor American rails.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin notes Jim Corbett’s appearance at a Sunday night sacred concert, suggesting the world may be growing better or worse depending on interpretation. The remark frames the event as a sign of shifting cultural sentiment.
The Chicago Journal remarks that Elbert Hubbard observes a snarling yellow car draws more notice than a gentlemanly lap dog, though not everyone prefers such attention.
A reader from Rifle Cole praises Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup claiming it cured a long standing threat and lung trouble. The ad lists cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis grippe pneumonia whooping cough croup and consumption.
Hawaii gets the initial allotment of garden seeds alongside the Congressional Record. The distribution marks an early step in public agriculture and legislative publishing, highlighting state access to government provisions and official documents.
Southern Oklahoma land openings for Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands spark veteran concern over fast opening schemes. Officials warn against prior entries and outline that opening rules depend on presidential proclamation. Veterans seek homestead entry with power of attorney rather than lottery or rushed staking.
A moral rhyme extols kindness in girls and honesty in boys. It urges the girl to be thoughtful and helpful at home and with family, and the boy to be brave, honest, and dutiful, valuing mother, father, and siblings. The piece celebrates virtue in daily acts and playful youth.
The Minneapolis Tribune imagines President McKinley asked Congress to fund the support of all the royal children, noting that King Edward’s call for the faithful commons reveals the government’s distance from imperialism.
A brief editorial note discusses a magazine's launch in the East amid satire of monarchist sentiment. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion constipation biliousness liver and kidney troubles and suggests use for insomnia malaria fever and ague. A private revenue stamp is visible on the bottle neck.
The Pan American Exposition runs May 1 to November 1, 1901 in Buffalo. The Nickel Plate Road markets its service from Chicago to Buffalo and beyond with dining cars and no extra fares. It provides hotel and rooming guidance through agents in Chicago and Buffalo.
timetable excerpt shows eastbound and westbound trains with passenger and freight services. detailing Montezuma departures at 8:15 am and 7:10 pm, with Wilton Muscatine stops around 5:15 am to 10:00 pm, daily except Sunday, for the B C and B M USOCATINE division and BL and P railroad.
Short line service notes connections from Davenport Iowa to Clinton Sterling Dixon Chicago and executive routes via C N W. The timetable lists No 4 No 4 D No 1 D No 3 No 5 No 7 daily and Sunday variations with arrivals and departures between Davenport and Chicago Omaha Denver Madison Janesville Rockford Belvidere Cedar Rapids and Sterling. L F Berry signs the notice.
A historical note reports that Great Britain experiences an average daily emigration loss of about 180 people. The statistic highlights ongoing outbound movement from the country during the period.
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