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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal lists subscription terms with Harold J Mahin as manager. Rates shown include daily and semi weekly options, with payments in advance by postal card or telephone number 27. Remittances payable to SongNau Paintixc Co., Muscatine Iowa.
A North American Review piece by Mark Twain is criticized for misstatements about missionaries in China. The article cites a New York Sun cable claiming indemnities were exacted and fines levied, then Twain defends the dispatch as true until denied by Rev. Mr. Ament.
The Sun admits its earlier dispatch misrepresented Mr. Ament's actions in China. It explains that Ament collected real losses for native Christians and aided orphans, with local official support, while the alleged fines were exaggerated. The Sun and others regret the misstatement and call for an apology by Mark Twain.
Editorials criticize Harri son for cold hearted property bequest but the refutation says if the law ruled instead the widow would get more and rumors say she may challenge the will. The estate favors children, debts from Russell are cancelled, and heirs will eventually receive remaining assets.
The Davts County District Court in Bloomfield hears a divorce petition by 89 year old A A Roland against his 57 year old wife I A Roland. He claims inhuman treatment including curses locking him out of the house sleeping on a cot clothes locked away fraud and threats to harm his health and life.
Anthracite coal miners threaten to strike on April 1 unless operators agree to a conference. The core dispute is whether operators will officially recognize the union. Some operators reportedly view a strike as tolerable, noting concessions forced last fall under pressure from J. P. Morgan.
King Edward condemns frock coats for court occasions and orders the lord chamberlain to admit only visitors in uniform or court dress. He asserts England is not a republic and that such an order would be unthinkable under President McKinley in America.
The report says deceased and fictitious names were used in Maryland census counts. The guilty individuals have been arrested and face punishment. A fine of 5000 dollars is proposed. The error cannot be corrected in published reports.
On arrival in England Carnegie, greeted by beggars seeking funds, stated he would not be guided by such pleas. He plans to distribute his wealth by his own initiative and rejects unsigned appeals sent to the Journal office.
Variety marks the latest tailor gowns with postilion backlines and Eton coats minus collars. Focused details include belt tabs and detachable belts, turnover collars, shield backs, and embroidery edged trims. Skirts favor circular flounces and flared hems with plaits and tucks, while sleeves shift toward bell shapes and larger undersleeves. Sashes and French knots remain popular embellishments.
A terse notice explains that unsigned submissions may be omitted from the issue if not signed. It notes the importance of signing to ensure publication and suggests reasons for missing items. The text reflects standard newsroom practice in handling reader submissions.
The British steamer Tay collided with the Australian steamer Chemnitz and went down Wednesday night carrying 14 passengers including the captain.
The Dutch Boer commandant Philip Botha was killed in action in South Africa this week. His two sons were wounded in the same engagement.
Prominent physicians join growing Hundred Year Clubs as promoters of long life. The text credits the stomach and proper digestion as key to longevity and touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a restorative for indigestion, constipation, insomnia, nervousness, and other stomach related ailments. It claims the tonic aids winter health and malaria defense, urging readers to ensure a revenue stamp on the bottle.
Entendale, a new town midway between Albert Lea and Owatonna on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line, aims to be Ellerdale. The company pledges a rich territory and invites pioneers, noting no towns between Albert Lea and Owatonna. Write R J Dobell for lots. Thos H Brown is general agent.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt recounts a noble boy sparing his brother from a whipping. The old Georgia preacher divides his sermon into two parts, first the text and then the things not in the text, urging a wrestle with the second part.
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