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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
4
The Muscatine Journal announces subscription rates for a yearly delivery by carrier with a weekly payment plan. Remittances should be sent to JOURNAL PRINTING Co. Muscatine Iowa, by draft express or money order.
The Journal hails the Wallace bill restricting saloons within five miles of the State University and hopes the House will act quickly to enact it. It criticizes Sen Titus for not joining the 25 Republican senators who supported the measure and notes concerns Republicans fear about losing the Second District to the party. The item argues liquor issues did not drive past Iowa GOP losses and quotes a philosopher on governance beyond elections.
The Waterloo Courier reports Hon. S. H. Basher will move to Idaho to manage a major insurance firm. Various editorials criticize Basher and discuss insurance policy laws, whisky sellers, and political enticement. other papers debate valued policy laws and fair practices.
Friday report from West Liberty notes Mr. Belby slipping a blanket on his horse and suffering a broken leg in two places below the knee. He rests at his brother in law G A Moore's home. Uncle James Ady marked 75 with cheerful visits before a dip in health. Fred Croxen toppled from a pony with no confirmed broken bones. River Cedar rising and concerns for bridges. Mrs Busch of Muscatine visits, daughter ill, son in law improving.
The retiring mayor lauds progress under his administration, citing paving, a sewer system, reduced debt, and balanced budgets. He defends tax policies, advocates municipal ownership of water, revises city finances, and outlines future policing, licensing, and park improvements to benefit residents and taxpayers.
The salary of the Governor of Iowa has attracted minimal excitement among prospective Democratic candidates for the office, with no strong push or opposition emerging.
About fourteen children joined Bessie Anderson for an eighth birthday party in Foster Illinois on Wednesday with ice cream cake and refreshments. A. T. Arnold a Wheaton state Sunday school worker will speak at the Baptist church Sunday morning and night inviting all to attend.
Adams notes chronic sickness and moves by local residents. The Adams school closed for a three week vacation with a short program. High water wrecked the Cedar river bridge forcing trains to detour, while locals report dances, farm plans, and a missing horse found safe after wandering.
The Boston street railway system has been run by the Boston Elevated Railway company for two years. The costly portion was the tunnels under downtown known as the subway. Now the elevated structure, giving the system its name, is under way with six miles of elevated track and 0.2 miles of inclines to connect with surface tracks and subways.
The city recorder presents a yearly financial snapshot. Beginning balance was 38654.59 dollars. Receipts from funds totaled 200388.27 dollars. Warrants issued reached 153019.12 dollars. End balance stands at 47339.15 dollars.
The new council reconvened with Mayor Barney Schmidt urging economy amid city indebtedness. He opposes extra taxes, favors a police board, regulated saloon hours, city plant water works, higher quality lighting, a cemetery pavilion, Weed Park protection, and strict license enforcement for outsiders. City officers were sworn in, Bert Benham named recorder, Amos Schott chosen for Second Ward alderman, and ballot procedures begun.
Mrs John Snyder shows improvement and can be up. Dr Smith vaccinating children this week. Potter family has a sick baby. Mrs Elmer Eberling's daughter ill. Mrs Kate Butsler visits Myrtle Iowa. William Fullmer and Nebraska visit Frank Drake's sister. Muscatine has grown in size. mills will reopen as ice exits the river. Spring promises work and better health. Neighbors moving, vacant houses scarce. land use shifts noted. The hill will aid city expansion this summer.
T M Curtis died after several months of illness on the 12th. Funeral from the M E church led by Rev. D C Bevan. Curtis had lived nearly 27 years, was a gardener and a founder of Methodism in the village. Survived by wife and eight children, six at the funeral, with the family recalling his faith. The piece also notes local farm activity and property changes in the community.
Advert says prices for wall paper are at their lowest at Schmidt Bros. Multiple mentions emphasize discount levels and value for customers seeking home decor. The note highlights a sale style event focused on affordable wall coverings.
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