Congress and Equal Suffrage Debate Recapped
Mrs. Alice Beatty of Muscatine Island sought federal study of equal suffrage. Congressman Hedge replies at length explaining Congress has no authority to limit state suffrage and that public opinion, not a congressional report, shapes outcomes. He notes most opponents fear participation of neighbors' wives and daughters rather than the idea itself.
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Alice Beatty
Muscatine Island
Keosauqua
Beatty
Allison
Hedge
Congress
Union
Thomas Hedze
MuscatineCounty man probate ends as property sold
A Muscatine county man had his will probated and his estate divided, though described as mourned dead yet alive. Meanwhile in Fort Dodge a thief stole 1,990 feet of trolley wire, noted as shocking. Iowa attempts to rival Kansas with cy clones but lacks Carrie Nation and similar populist figures.
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Muscatine County
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Muscatine News Sketches Growth and Street Upgrades
The Muscatine Journal notes ongoing city improvements on Sycamore Street and Iowa Avenue easing sewer and water extensions. It mentions rumored June weddings and rising suburban interest as interurban plans loom. It also comments on street car company responsiveness to accidents and the appeal of Muscatine to new residents.
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Iowa Avenue
Park Place
Tariff stand urged as campaign issue by Davenport Democrat
The Davenport Democrat argues the tariff remains a core issue for Democrats, dismissing army missteps as a campaign flaw and urging Republicans to stay focused. It notes Washington’s National Guard unit may be reorganized under Captain C. J. Wilson, while Hull and Independence companies face disbandment after failed trials.
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Davenport
Washington
C. J. Wilson
Hull
Independence
Tillman Confesses Southern Atrocities In Fiery Senate Session
Pitchfork Tillman defends ballot stuffing intimidation and murder by white supremacists in Edgefield county. asserts he could have inflated a margin but chose 3 900 as his majority. Democrats react with fury as the Philippine question appears sidelined.
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Tillman
Senate
South
Edgefield
Grant
Simple home remedies for skin using glycerine and mutton tallow
The text notes glycerine works well for some people while others disagree. It also suggests mutton tallow, scented and formed into cakes, as a practical remedy for chapped hands and face.
Home remedy for hives from old medical notice
The text prescribes a cure for hives using a nightly dose of Epsom or Rochelle salts. It also advises a topical lotion made of water of ammonia spirits of camphor and alcohol mixed as needed to treat the symptoms.
Nut Eating and Child Health Advice
Children enjoy nuts and digest them well when eaten. Nuts are nutritious and healthy, but kids should be taught to discard the dry inner skins while consuming the kernels.
Close Iowa trio mourn Cummings death in Congress
Washington May 8 1902 Senator Dolliver Speaker Henderson and Congressman Lacey mourn the death of Congressman Cummings a long time friend and ally. They recall their Civil War sergeant major bond and Cummings staunch advocacy for bird protection and his dramatic Porto Rican tariff speech.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Washington, D. C
Dolliver
Henderson
Lacey
Cummings
Iowa
House
Senate
Congressman Lacey
Major Lacey
Congressman Cummings
Congress
Speaker Henderson
Mr. Cummings
McKinley
Bourke Cochran
Robin
Mr. Lacey
Amos
Journal offers Muscatine Picturesque Muscatine book for subscribers
The Journal sells the remaining stock of H W Lewis Picturesque Muscatine to subscribers for fifteen cents. New subscribers get the book for fifteen cents with three months paper, old subscribers paying two months in advance can obtain it. Limited copies remain and first come, first served with possible bulk arrangements.
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Journal
H. W. Lewis
Muscatine
Manufacturers' materials dominate U.S. imports in March
Treasury data show 49.13 percent of March imports were manufacturers' materials totaling 41,381,755 dollars out of 84,230,559. For nine months, materials comprised about 46 percent of the import total, with 310,792,429 dollars out of 675,698,016. Ten key items include fibers hides India rubber raw silk tin unmanufactured wood wool copper raw cotton and many chemicals.
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United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
India
Lettsville News Briefs Highlight Local Names and Changes
May 8 notes show Jas Cochran digging a well and W W Wagner wiring for a Grandview line. John Brown sails south as Marshal Field agent. Inez Rife and Nellie Hines visit relatives. Ollie Solomon leaves railroad life for farming. Kate Whitam improves after heart trouble. Local trades, travels, and small events fill the week.
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Nellie Hines
McCollister
Lone Tree
Whistler
Columbus Junction
Mrs. McKean
J. K. Solomon
Mr. Spink
Baker School
Wapello
H. H. Boyd
Washington
Kate Whitam
Eugar Allen
H. Boyd
Rush McKean
Jd. G. Morse
John Baker
Buffalo Prairie News: Weather Boosts Growth and Local Happenings
Rain last Sunday improved ground conditions and grain prospects in Buffalo Prairie Ill. Farmers near completion of corn plowing expect a large spring acreage. Notable visits include Joel Bales and wife with L N Lewis family and Mrs Louie Hessman with J R Bornff. Dan Kistler sold 74 hogs at $7 per head. several neighbors assisted transport. A Fourth of July celebration on the Prairie is suggested.
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Buffalo Prairie
Ill
Joel Bales
L. N. Lewis
Louie Hessman
J. R. Bornff
Ferdinand
W. H. Kistler
Hazel Dell
Dan Kistler
Reynolds
Arn
John Boney
Albert Zollner
James Denning
Will McGinnis
Walt Kimball
Mason Marple
Charley Kistler
Everett Kistler
E. Potter
Omer Lewis
Grant Leech
Joy
J. A. Kistler
J. E. Volker
Rock Island
Oakland Weather Beats Bring Lush Growth
Oakland reports steady showers over the past week boosting grass and small grain growth. Local farmer observations note greener fields and promising crop health amid recent rain.
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Oakland
Hazel Dell Community Notes From the County Seat
Hazell Dell residents report routine business at the county seat on Monday and various visits around the area. Antone Braun greets friends near Sunflower Ridge on April 0. The American Telephone and Telegraph Co. works on poles for a St Louis bound line. Corn planting is planned soon and the Hazel Dell Sunday school plans an ice cream social.
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Hazell ‘Dell
Owen Carpenter
John Soltan
Six Mile House
Antone Braun
Sunflower Ridge
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
St. Louis
Geo. W. Rachow
Sweetland
Chas. Hinschel
Pleasant Prairie
Robert Nugent
Montpelier
Hazel Dell
John Schmidt
American Telephone builds Davenport to Muscatine line
Pine Mills Iowa May 8 The American Telephone company is constructing a line from Davenport north of Muscatine with 44 men at work along a route through Blue Grass Patterson school house and nearby. John Smith is noted as the first farmer to plant corn. Oak leaves appear three weeks ahead of usual and recent rains have soaked low ground to three feet, perhaps four. R Bennet improves his yard with an iron fence. William Hartman visited Stockton Monday for Durant Star business. Apple and cherry blossoms signal expected fruit abundance.
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Lettsville
Jas. Cochran
Robert Ellis
W. W. Wagner
Grandview
Fred Fry
Quinty
Lenn
Columbus City
David O'Brien
Laura Gray
Muscatine
C. A. Mitchel
John Brown
F. L. Brown
Our Village
Chicago
Washington
Marshal Field and Co
Spokane
Walla Walla
H. Pedwell
Columbus Junction
Cedar Bethel
Wm. Johnson
Irvin Weaver
F. B. Idle
Kansas
A. Eisenhardt
Shearer & Hartman
Quince Coder
Clyde Turkington
Wapello
Pine Mills
American Telephone Company
Davenport
Blue Grass
Patterson School House
John Smith
R. Bennet
Pleasant Prairie Social Notes Report Local Happenings
Pleasant Prairie Ia May 8 News mentions John Schmidt starting corn planting May 1. G D Baker returns from Newton after attending his aunt Robb's funeral. Guss Allbee and Isaac McEliroy resume school duties in Iowa City after a home visit. Rainy spells promise good crops. Attle Florence Stormer ill with Dr. Vanderveer attending. Miss Ponder from Jasper County visiting for summer. Grace Miller visited Muscatine over the weekend.
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Pleasant Prairie
John Schmidt
G. D. Baker
Robb
Newton
Guss Allbee
Isaac McEliroy
Iowa City
Attle Florence Stormer
Dr. Vanderveer
Miss Ponder
Jasper County
Curing Rheumatism With Pain Balm Promoted
G W Wescott of Meadowdale New York reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The ad claims a cure at a small cost and notes sale by all druggists.
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G. W. Wescott
Meadowdale
N. Y
Chamberlain
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