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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
3
Notice to readers remarks on a life sentence for a gambler and the role of liquor and bad company. It urges harsh punishment to deter desertion and to support wives, arguing imprisonment alone does little good for the spouse.
The Dan review argues rising living costs since four and a half years ago are offset by higher wages and full employment. It notes farmers gain most from price increases while clothing costs lag, and denies that capitalists profit at workers’ expense.
The Des Moines Capital notes Governor Cummins endures friction from reformers independents and malcontents. It warns he may confront his own supporters to insist they desist and recall he is not elected for life. No ruler is ever politically solid enough to rely solely on opposition support. He needs backing from his own party.
The populist party of Kansas dissolved on Friday February 21 1992 after its last state convention in Topeka. A majority of its leaders favored joining the Democrats and the party declared bankruptcy with no valuable assets to transfer. The move is described as the death of the party and a remarkable political craze ending.
The Marion Register jokes that Muscatine will annex Davenport but notes no two towns nearby will merge. It argues Lisbon and Mt. Vernon remain separate centers and reflects that Lyon’s surrender to Clinton marks the last annexation in Iowa.
Dr Mark Vance of Ottumwa is held to the grand jury in 2000 bond on a rape charge after visiting his office for dental treatment. The case has caused a major stir in Ottumwa. In Wright County Norway township a five acre farm near a school sold for 5090 on a 100 an acre price. Mt Pleasant plans a May musical festival with 1600 in guarantees. Washington reports municipal debt of 26159 with 22500 owed on the water system and 3600 in the sinking fund behind. Sac and Fox Indians on Tama reservation report 800 acres tilled last year with one Indian cutting 47 acres of corn. 9 cook stoves and 9 sewing machines, 850 fowls and 15 head of cattle.
Matt Hunter received a life sentence after a fair trial by twelve peers. Judge Parrish noted that a first degree verdict would have been the jury's duty. The Bedford Free Press reports on the case tying whisky and gambling to the tragedy.
W R Benkert of Davenport announces the United Christian party plans to publish an official organ. He teams with C W Baker of Wilton to produce the paper, aiming it as the party’s convention voice for St Louis next year. Benkert cites Davenport as the publication base.
Asheville Gazette pressman Henry T. Crook credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with curing his rheumatism after a winter injury. He tried several remedies before purchasing Pain Balm, and after two-thirds used his pain vanished. Sold by all druggists.
New Jersey appropriates 16000 to fight the Jersey mosquito. The move is framed as a civil effort amid public health concerns and local fiscal debates.
The German-built vessels are praised for potential use in trade or navy, but the Emperor desires the finest craft for his own use, signaling high expectations and possible selection of elite models.
Husband questions why funds moved from one bank to another while wife jokes about the other bank’s checks being too lovely. She claims they are bound in Russia with gilt edges.
Washington dispatch from March 18 1902 reports Iowa congressmen fielding questions from their constituents on a proposed opening of 416000 acres in Gregory county South Dakota part of Rosebud agency lands. Debate centers on a free 160 acre homestead versus a $2 50 per acre payment and political maneuvering in Congress.
Two London gentlemen of high social standing were thrown from their conveyance after a temperance meeting. The local paper had ended with fortunately both men were sober. An angry protest demanded an apology and the editor answered by withdrawing the statement.
A husband teases women for breaking promises about marriage while his wife remains silent. He cites Mary’s past statements about not marrying the best man alive, prompting her quiet deflection and a brief domestic clash over expectations.
The piece notes that women no longer greet each other with a kiss, preferring a handshake instead. It observes that cross sex greetings remain common while same sex salutes have declined, implying changing social etiquette.
A successful lecture tour may enable Miss Stone to refund donors the amount of sixty thousand dollars. The note suggests a cause of the refund tied to proceeds from speaking engagements.
Amusements note that John W. Vogel's Pig Min strels near Grand Theatre are expected to be a sellout with late applicants. Arthur Rigby headlines a lineup featuring Chas Gano, Leigh ton's, Don Gordon, and Roulette, each with distinct comic and scenic acts.
The article previews the O'Brien troupe of acrobats delivering a performance de force with daring gyrations. It notes the astonishing feats of the children as tiny mite performers and mentions other acts of equal importance including McCoy and Gano, musical comedians.
News from Chicago and New York details Anna Held and the Little Duchess company. The minori theatre run tickets sell fast, matinees sellout, and Ziegfeld’s lavish production costs reach tens of thousands for gowns and gowns roses. Costuming for the chorus in act two runs high with eight gowns at eight thousand dollars and roses dresses at six thousand dollars. The show’s budget reflects large business and extravagant scenery, costumes, and effects.
A. F. Clark, druggist in Glade Springs Virginia sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy between 11 am and closing on January 25 1901. He reports exceptional sales and patient satisfaction and urges its use for cough cold or grip. Available at all druggists.
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