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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
12
The Muscatine Journal lists subscription terms with daily yearly rate payable in advance. Delivery by carrier to Muscatine, Iowa, with weekly collections on a tri weekly schedule Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Remittances should be by draft express or money order payable to JOURNAL PRINTING CO. Muscatine Iowa. 35.20
President McKinley offered U S mediation to end the Transvaal conflict. Germany France Russia and Holland declined to join while England refused. The piece warns against war, citing the Spanish war as costly and noting England’s strong position. It ends by suggesting war would bring harsher action than mere signaling.
Secretary Root sent a schedule to the house showing the war cost in the Philippines totaling 48 928 060. Allocation by department includes Quartermaster 25 715 901 Pay 10 883 134 Bureau of subsistence 8 950 000 Ordnance 1 860 239 Medical 1 206 173 Signal 286 923 Engineer 64 693 Office of the Secretary of War 9 777 Judge Advocate General 1 233.
The Iowa City Republican quotes Dave Brant on temperance and notes his past twenty year history publishing a prohibition paper. The piece suggests that short range political views can dull a man’s judgment and perceptions.
The proposed currency law would raise national bank circulation, challenging the pop theory that the money power aims to contract the circulating medium. Proponents argue increased supply stabilizes prices, while critics warn of inflation and manipulation by financial interests.
A reflective editorial notes that past crime alleged in 1973 fades as society enjoys growing prosperity and progress. It implies time and economic growth dim the impact of old offenses. The piece foregrounds optimism about future conditions over lingering historic grievances.
Des Moines Capital backs Iowa City State university retention. Keokuk Gate City predicts Bryan will skip the Democratic convention. Council Bluffs Nonpareil jokes about egging Sapho's Des Moines show. Iowa City Republican notes C C Evans seeks Kansas State Senator seat. Burlington Hawkeye flags Utah Democrats platform praising Bryan and popular election of Senators. Montezuma Republican cheers Iowa County saloon petition shift after a court ruling.
The temperance effort in Washington centers on ending saloon canvassing as the pro and anti liquor factions clash. A victory for law and order emerges with two hundred names removed, while editorials warn legislation making wholesale liquor orders a misdemeanor would curb youth temptation.
The new factory basement operation on East Front Street near Thort Foster’s boot and shoe store plans space for at least twenty more saws and proximity to the sewer for waste water. George Parkins, 65, afflicted with brain trouble, wandered from his home and was found exhausted after walking over twenty miles, returned to his wife with concern over missing clothes. The piece ends with a political jab at a state senator Titus over a five mile school bill, and calls for fair voting and temperance reform amid local saloon criticism.
In Park Avenue notes John F. Robertson preached at the M. E. church praising a careful, logical speaker. He should follow in his father's footsteps. The retiring mayor is urged to recount duties sworn to be fulfilled, implying a longer list of unaccomplished tasks than deeds.
Mrs. E. F. Sexsmith spoke on cultivating flowers and their effects at the Farmer’s Institute in West Liberty. She described how plants teach care and invite family harmony, contrasted by overbearing display that confines children and robs sunshine, and urged balanced cultivation to foster goodwill and beauty.
The town faces illness and schools close for a week. Visitors include Mrs. Harry Case and baby of West Branch and Mr. and Mrs. Mather of Springdale. Shelled corn moves to the market. Dr. Hartupee returns home. A tank-offering by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society is planned at Mrs. Ward's home. H. E. Wiley's sale features horses cattle hogs poultry and farm goods. the family plans to leave town next week.
Jacob M. Eis, 26, died March 14, 1900 in Fulton township Iowa from complications of diseases. Born January 15, 1874 in Montpelier township he lived in Fulton since April 1874. Survived by father eight brothers and three sisters. Funeral February 15 at Pleasant Prairie M E church. Interred Parr cemetery. Also includes poetry and an advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder.
The Geneva shore reports the Geneva shoot ice left early Thursday. Chas Dippel slowly improves after a past fall on the ice. Farmers begin sizing fields for spring work. Herman Rick reelected as director. Winter term ends Monday. spring term runs to June 15 with no vacation. F A Martin elected teacher for next year.
A brief verse contrasts Spring and Winter as they clash in a symbolic seasonal duel. The speaker notes struggle in holding on and in letting go, framing the conflict as ongoing and inevitable.
A compact social note reflects on marriage choices within families, suggesting many women seek partners deemed the best match among kin. The line hints at social pressures and perception of suitability in arranged or arranged-like matchups.
An advertisement urges parents to feed children Grain-O instead of tea or coffee. It claims Grain-O is delicious, nourishing, and made from pure grains, tasting like coffee yet cheaper. The copy asserts giving Grain-O boosts health in children and notes grocers stock it.
State of Iowa Muscatine county opens probate for last will and testament of Rebecca Woods deceased. Hearing set for April 19 in district court with April term beginning April 3. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. March 23, 1900. Tires & Jackson Attorneys. W. Fell Clerk of the District Court.
State of Iowa Muscatine County notice states a document purporting to be the last will of John Nexpert Sr. was opened by the Clerk of the District Court and will be heard for probate on April 1 1900 term. Anyone interested may appear to contest admission to probate at the Muscatine court March 13 1900.
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