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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1900
Page
3
Railway notes indicate Nos 20 52 and 21 halt only on a flag at Wi ton. The schedule directs trains to stop on signal when approaching the station. Passengers are advised to flag the train if boarding.
Muscatine North and South Railroad time table issued by R. M. Darley general passenger agent shows connections with Burlington and Northern for Burlington and south and with Iowa Central for points east west and north.
The Muscatine Journal lists subscription options with daily yearly carrier delivery and weekly collection. It notes tri weekly schedules on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with advance payment and payment methods to JOURNAL PRINTING Co. in Muscatine Iowa.
Iowa Republicans call a delegate convention in Des Moines on May 10 1900 at 11 am to elect four delegates and four alternates at large for the National Convention in Philadelphia. District delegates to be chosen May 10 at 9 am under district committee guidance. Representation based on county votes plus 200 for Governor Shaw in 1899.
Senator Lodge’s words frame the Philippine Islands as U.S. territory responsible to the world. He notes war with a hidden chief, no functioning government, and describes the conflict as guerilla fighting and brigandage requiring suppression and restoration of order.
A statement emphasizes maintaining peace and order as the core duty in the present. It argues not to exceed legislative acts, except to ensure no delay in re establishing civil government when the war ends.
William E. Curtis reports a Michigan literary club survey rating United States Senators on traits from age to eloquence. Jury results vary. Pettus and Pettigrew appear among extremes while Allison is praised for wisdom and influence.
The Chicago strike leaves over fifty thousand idle workers relying on savings or union allowances. More than 5000000 has been disbursed by unions, many treasuries exhausted. Trade curtailment grows and landlords begin dispossessing tenants. The strike threatens severe citywide consequences if it continues.
The Cedar Rapids Republican editor claims Methodist church membership loss stems from "increasing discipline." Grey-haired church members rebut, saying there is decreasing discipline. The piece ends with the speaker suggesting the editor is misreading the issue and the hoot is on the other leg.
Sac Sun claims Chicago papers oppose the proposed revenue tariff for Puerto Rico and withhold fair description, while Wapello Tribune notes Iowa City citizens' support for the five mile limit bill reflects broader legislative rationale.
A persuasive Victorian style appeal argues that digestion disorders enslave sufferers and proposes Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure. The ad claims the tablets digest food without stressing the stomach, rest the stomach, and regulate bowels to prevent waste buildup and future illness.
An editorial urges the state to intervene as a city, home to the state's chief educational institution, risks losing standing by courting saloon interests. It argues to close saloons or cut state funds to protect students and finances.
Grinnell electors voted to reimburse a contractor for a school project facing material shortages, losing 1500 dollars. Rutland township farmer Ernest Meyers killed his brother in law Chris Bauer after an alcohol fueled dispute. Rear Admiral George C Remey an Iowa native named to lead US Asiatic squadron. Marshalltown residents fear moving Iowa Central railway offices to Peoria. Waterloo shareholders face 21790.08 loss from secretary defalcation. A child drowned in Linn creek tributary near Marshalltown. Manning laborer Henry Vehrs killed by a freight train while intoxicated.
Iona starts a push by sending resolutions to sister States asking them to place them before their State Representatives. If others join, free rural mail delivery could spread nationwide. The issue stands with education alongside public schools and churches. Alice Walton Beatty Fruitland Iowa Muscatine Island.
Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman authors the life story with support from Rev. F B Meyer and Rev. Henry M Wharton. The memorial honors Moody with introductions, remembrances, and a photographic collection. The 500 page volume aims to preserve Moody’s legacy and ministry. John C Crabtree of Drury township IL solicits orders.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing beverage for children. It claims Grain-O substitutes coffee, is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs about four times as much. It notes grain-O is sold by grocers for 20 cents.
The Iowa story narrates efforts by Wapelio Republican and advocates to urge Congress for permanent Free Rural Mail Delivery. It details lobbying with Senator Titus Representative Letts and State Agricultural Secretary Van Houten, and notes a clerk error altering the resolution to say free city delivery, nearly killing the measure. It calls for the Iowa Legislature to recommend permanent rural mail delivery to the U S Post Office and to send copies to Iowa’s congressional delegation.
A drug clerk, distracted in a store, replies that he does not observe Lent but suggests they have something just as good. The brief exchange hints at a product promotion or sales tactic in a casual conversation.
John Carson of Lone Tree Iowa had a 38 caliber bullet lodged in his groin since a July 4 1876 self inflicted wound. While chopping wood today he cut his calf and the bullet dropped from the wound confirming its long troubled presence and prompting medical attention.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Poot-Ease as a powder easing smarting feet nails corns and bunions and Allen's Foot-Fase to loosen tight shoes cure sweating callous and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for stamps.
A broker objects to a pronounced fall in stock prices, arguing the decline affects portfolios and market confidence. He urges measured corrections and cautions investors against panic selling.
A testimony promotes Dr Dix Tonic Tablets as a safe palatable remedy for nerve pain and blood purification. The ad claims quick relief from nerve pressure, helps excretory organs remove poisons, and cites endorsements from Rev E A Spring of Mt. Ayr Iowa and others. Pills cost 50 cents with mail order by Hayes & Coon Detroit Michigan.
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