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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
2
Des Moines Iowa March 19 1902 the senate debated Listers bill regulating employment of children under 14 in mines factories and public amusements. An amendment limiting work to six hours a day was adopted and the measure passed though critics argued the provisions were too drastic.
The Iowa House defeated attempts to cut the Vicksburg park monument appropriation from 150000 to 100000. Bealer and colleagues argued the full need, citing 92 bronze markers and high monument costs. Oratory by Col Moore and others praised veterans and urged remembrance as the bill passed unanimously.
Mrs Geo Wirt and children returned to Alpha after visiting her mother Mrs Rachel Sloan. Mrs L E Mannon and Mildred visited Mrs Mannon’s ill mother in Oquawka. Mrs M A Carpenter died March 12 at Joy and was buried beside her husband Rev Craine in Mannon cemetery. Youths visited Mr and Mrs John McNall in their new home Saturday. Frank Retherford and sister attended revival in New Boston. Hugh Howard moved to Pomeroy from J Richard Moseley’s farm. Mrs W C Wyatt showing improvement. Richard and sister Mrs Wm Shirkey shopped Saturday. James Stevenson hauled cattle to Chicago Tuesday.
The senate passed a bill engineered by Buchanan of Wapello to break up water works contracts. It ends the practice of letting single omnibus contracts that barred local bidders, allowing competition for work portions. Ottumwa’s experience suggested $40,000 could be saved by detailed letting. the measure awaits the governor's signature.
J W Stanton of Canastota New York a local G A R leader says Rheumatism from Civil War exposure left him tormented until he used Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy He reports full cure and notes it dissolves a twinge When offered a free trial bottle readers may request by mail with address to Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York Also advertised are Golden Plaster for muscle strength and other remedies with pricing details.
The house advances a motion to hasten action but expects delays extending the deadline. The bill shifts the township as the final unit of government from the supervisor district, enlarging township trustees powers. A judiciary committee hearing is set on the educational board bill with various affected parties. Jos. E. Morcombe.
J. R Davis is improving and cared for by a trained nurse from Burlington in Columbus City. Will E Jones and J W Morgan traveled to Davenport for Will Morgan’s appendicitis operation. Will Morgan is at Mercy hospital and recovering well with his mother visiting. Mrs. Ayde remains seriously ill, with fluctuating hopes for recovery. Dr S J Lewis and S M Overholt were re elected to the school board in a quiet election. Fred Moore of Monmouth college visits during spring break and plans to return. William Paxton returns to town after wintering in Arkansas. Mrs A C Sipe remains housebound after a fall last November caused by a poor sidewalk and ankle injury.
Cure promotion claims the remedy removes the cause of grip in two days. Product box features E W Groves signature and price of 25 cents.
The eighth annual Southeastern Iowa Teachers association session arrives in Muscatine with a twenty page program. Notable speakers include Richard C. Barrett and George E. Vincent. The meeting features seven section discussions led by educators from Fairfield Cedar Falls and beyond. Fire losses in 1898 119.65M rising to 165.0M in 1901 contrasted with a weaker starting 1902.
Friday and Saturday program details list speakers from Jvecture to Lindsborg and Minneapolis. Activities include music performances by Emanon Quartet Lena May Hansen and other solos, a lecture by Dr Carl Swenson, and a debate on compulsory schooling for youths age seven to fourteen with teams Hollingsworth and Francis.
A Thursday afternoon meeting features multiple round tables led by educational leaders from Fairfield Iowa City OsKaloosa and Keokuk with topics on grammar grade primary and music instruction. Also included is a promotional piece for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with endorsements from James J Jeffries and Tom Sharkey claiming digestion benefits and general health support.
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