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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1902

Page

3

Journal Printing Company remittance and tour notice

Creer by postal card or telephone No 27 All remittances by draft express or money order should be made payable to Journal Printing Company This paper is on file at The Chicago Inter Ocean office 106 108 110 East Mon Street Chicago Readers may tour Inter Ocean for sight seeing through its building showing advances in printing and newspaper science G Logan Payne 935 Marquette Bldg

Journal Printing Company Chicago Inter Ocean Mow Foc Street Chago Inter Ocent Cas Tie Aga Ccent

Abating the Yellow Fever Scourge in Havana and Cuba

The piece cites U S military occupation in Havana and New Orleans as reducing yellow fever deaths. Major W C Gorgas reported 1898 21 252 deaths in Havana dropping to 8 153 in 1899 6 192 in 1900 and 5 720 in 1901. Mosquito destruction led to record low deaths 18 in 1901 and none after.

New Orleans Ben Butler Havana United States W. C. Gorgas Wood Cuba Island

What McKinley Said Dialogue on Trade Speech

The Washington Star argues protectionists threaten to distort McKinley’s Buffalo speech before his assassination. It predicts Democrats will adopt his reciprocity platform as campaign material in 1904 and possibly this year, distributing millions of copies to sway voters.

M’kinley McKinley Washington Star Democratic Party William McKinley Buffalo Democratic Campaign Committee

Protectionists doubt lasting prosperity in GOP talk

A free trader quotes protectionists doubting durability of prosperity. The Clinton Republican scoffs that it would vanish like ice cream at an August picnic if Democrats win. The piece recalls the 1894 Mills, GM, Sugar Trust era under Grover Cleveland.

Clinton Grover Congress

Union Traction Opposes Saloons Near Barns

The Union Traction company which runs Philadelphia street railways and has a capital of 30000000 dollars blocks license issuance to saloons near its barns according to a city report.

Union Traction Company Philadelphia

Collapse of Minneapeolis Tontine Savings association

The Minneapeolis Tontine Savings association has collapsed amid fraud claims. A Cedar Rapids Gazette lists local victims as part of the fallout. The Journal will publish an editorial critiquing Governor Cummins veto of the Mossberry bill in its next issue.

Tontine Savings Association Minneapeolis Cedar Rapids Gazette The Journal Cummins

Saloon Ads Dropped From Amalgamated Journal

The Amalgamated Journal will no longer publish saloon advertisements. The move affects iron, steel, and tin workers represented by the union.

Amalgamated Journal Iron, Steel and Tin

Muscatine Faces School Buildings Dilemma Calls for Citizen Plans

Editorial notes Muscatine must decide on new school buildings and additions. Citizens are urged to propose solutions to the presented problem.

Muscatine

Mossberry bill faces governor veto and renewed push

Reports indicate a strong effort to pass the Mossberry bill over the governor’s veto with more discussion likely before final disposal. Der Correspondent marks Easter with a fine illustrated supplement, adding to the paper’s four extra pages along with its usual eight pages of reading matter.

der Correspondent

State Republican Convention Set for May 8 in Springfield

Illinois politics heat up with May 8 convention chosen for the state GOP in Spring. Peoria had sought the gathering as contest over the successor to Senator Mason adds intrigue to the political scene.

Peoria Illinois Mason

Roosevelt harms himself learning Japanese self-defense

Washington dispatches state that Roosevelt has hurt himself while trying to learn the Japanese art of self-defense. He is growing stout and is attempting to shed flesh through exercise.

Washington Roosevelt

Echo Replies To Angel Of Peace In Dream About Europe

Quotations from a Chicago Tribune humor column portray the angel of peace lamenting a Europe-wide bid for harmony while Echo mocks the struggle, indicating a satirical, lighthearted take on international diplomacy and optimism.

Angel of Peace Europe

Brakeman Quips On Pronouncing Maine Towns

A Baltimore American humorous anecdote quotes a brakeman on a Maine train who declines to mispronounce town names for passenger clarity. An elderly lady asks why, and he replies he would earn a thousand a week in grand opera if he could say them properly.

Maine Baltimore

Sermon on Mount Ararat Planned by Rev Dr Nextly

The Rev Dr Nextly announced a Sunday sermon on Mount Ararat as part of a Bible mountains discourse series. Aunt Ann Peebles bid him farewell after services, wishing him a pleasant voyage and safe return.

Nextly Mount Ararat Ann Peebles Chicago Tribune

Scot warns against railway through flat plains

A Scottish railway builder, now settled on Far West plains, tells the project spokesman that a railway cannot be built here. He argues the country is as flat as a floor and has nowhere to run tunnels, effectively settling the matter.

Highlands Scotland Far West Mr. Ferguson Saxby’s Magazine

Ancient oak boat found in Mayo county near two millennia old

In County Mayo, Ireland, laborers unearthed a remarkably preserved wooden boat carved from an oak trunk. The artifact measures forty six feet in length and shows no signs of decay, dating back nearly two thousand years.

County Mayo Ireland

Iowa Opposes Speaker Henderson Rumor Sparks Washington Debate

Washington dispatch reports State Senator Courtright of Blackhawk county may challenge Speaker Henderson in Iowa’s third district causing surprise among Republicans. Delegates praise Henderson’s leadership and insist he represents nationwide interests, not just district concerns.

Washington D. C Courtright Blackhawk County Henderson

One Way Colonists Rates Announced by B C R N Ry

The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway lists one way colonists rates valid at all stations through March and April to Denver Salt Lake City Helena Butte Portland Tacoma Seattle and other points. Settlers rates also apply from all points to Northwestern regions on April 1 and 8 with inquiries to local agents. John G. Farmer A G P T A BC R N Ry.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Denver Salt Lake City Helena Butte Portland Tacoma Seattle

Tallest Man on Earth Edward Beaupre Bows Mighty Size

Edward Beaupre a 30 year old French Canadian stands 10 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 587 pounds. His hands are 19 inches and feet 24 inches by 12 wide with a two yard chest measurement. His trousers legs hold two ordinary men each and a suit could outfit ten men. His arms bear the weight of three athletes. His parents were of ordinary size and he has long been a gymnast and athlete.

Dame Nature Edward Beaupre Polyhemus Homer Beaupre New York Herald

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Vitality for Life Battle

An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as giving a clear head an active brain and a strong vigorous body making a man fit for daily life and work.

Burdock

My Experience in a Country School at Linn Grove

Mrs. E. M Burnell recalls a Linn Grove Louisa County rural classroom where students progress from basics to map drawing and arithmetic through hands on projects. She describes pupil growth through reading, doodling decorations, craft wall art, play-acting, and practical math insights while stressing patience and individual focus. The piece highlights teacher effort and moral lessons, ending with the note that the author has taught 16 terms and remains in the same district.

India China Cyr Asia Finlly Ida Louisa County Columbus Junction Davenport Washington California United States Spain Cuba Linn Grove Concord Township

Peoples' Pulpit Letter Policy Statement

The Journal presents a writers column allowance as a public forum for expression while stating it neither approves nor disapproves of the opinions printed. The piece marks the paper as a medium for reader ideas and independent comment without editorial endorsement.

Latter Day Saints Reply To Local Newspaper Criticism

I M Lane responds to an article about the Latter Day Saints in Columbus Junction Iowa March 27 defending Lamoni headquarters and the original church. He cites Joseph Smith's age and lineage, disputes Brighamites, and urges readers to seek truth.

Columbus Junction Lamont Joseph Smith Church Christ Brigham Young Lamoni Salt Lake Brighamites L. S. Sherman Court of Common Pleas Lake County Ohio

One Way Settlers Rates for Midwest Travel

The Iowa Central road announces very low one way rates from all points on the Iowa Central to Minnesota and North and South Dakota. Rates apply March 4 11 18 25 and April 1 1902. Consult your local Iowa Central agent or Geo Batty Marshalltown Iowa for details.

Minnesota South Dakota Batty G. Bh T. A Marshall Town Iowa

Advertising Makes Things Seem Fresher Than New

A marketing idea argues that skilled advertising can make older items look more desirable to customers than fresh offerings. It notes the power of presentation and branding in influencing buyer perception and choice.

Advertising that Speaks Directly to Ready Readers

A well crafted ad delivers clear messaging exactly when readers want to hear it, guiding interest with precise wording and timely placement. It emphasizes audience relevance, clarity, and persuasive tone to maximize engagement.

Money Through Proper Public Promotion

A Printer's Ink quote argues that money comes from presenting a business clearly to the public through correct channels. It stresses that honest, well managed promotion is faster profit, implying the value of effective advertising methods.

Piedmont WV Factory Produces Millions of Postal Cards

The postal card factory sits in Piedmont Mineral County West Virginia high in the Appalachian hills near Maryland. The plant runs six days a week turning out oblong cardboard sheets used for messages by many people.

Uncle Sam West Virginia Appalachian Range Maryland Piedmont Mineral County W. Va

Butterflies of the Americas species counts differ regionally

The work of Godman and Salvin lists 1 895 butterfly species in Central America and Mexico. North of Mexico only 645 species are known to occur.

Central America Mexico Godman and Salvin North America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Muscatine Journal John Mahin LEE G. Logan Payne Marquette Echo the Journal Iona Washington Bureau Journal Republican Party House of Representatives Indiana Reed Judge Smith Congressman Smith Rhea Moss Committee On Elections House Military Academy Select Committee France Paris Northwestern Hth North Dakota John G. Farmer E. M Burnell Peoples’ Pulpit Nal I. M. Lane Exposition
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