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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
3
One journal printed by JHE Journal Printing Company with editor H M Sheppard and business manager W L Lane. It notes Muscatine mailing entry, daily carrier delivery and weekly rate ten cents, daily mail annual rate three dollars, and semi weekly annual rate one dollar sixty.
Washington Bureau The Marlborough. Frank J. Stillman in charge. New York Office 140 Nassau Street La Coste and Maxwell in charge Chicago Office 948 Marquette Building Payne and Young in charge.
The Journal lists agencies in Kecklerville West Muscatine and South Muscatine at Sharrar's Morse Washburn's grocer per night delivery and pickup. Subscriptions missed by the carrier can be obtained at these locations.
The Republican State Central Committee calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on July 1 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction Judge Supreme Court and Railroad Commissioner. Representation is based on county votes for 1902 secretary of state and lists per-county allocations.
The piece argues that Foreign Secretary Landsdowne’s Persian Gulf warning mirrors the Monroe Doctrine of 1823. It says Britain’s move validates the U S policy, deters European greed, and may prompt other nations to follow, strengthening respect for the doctrine originally promul gated by the United States.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues President Baer is spoiling for a fight. The editorial stance critiques his approach and calls for decisive action or response.
The Des Moines Register reports the President kissed a single baby during a Des Moines stop, framing the moment as a focused gesture amid a broader campaign visit. Local witnesses noted the brief exchange as a highlight of the event.
The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes that General Miles will retire disgruntled and disappointed, with near universal opposition to his departure. The piece paints a harsh view of his tenure and public reception as he steps away.
The Carroll Herald argues there are many octopuses in the country needing attention and urges Bryan to stop lampooning Grover while neglecting the interests of the plain people.
A Washington Post story notes a neighbor girl returning from Sunday school with a bold critique. Her parents favor home religious instruction and worry that loud sermons at church may spoil perceptions of God. The child’s blunt insight highlights tensions between upbringing choices and public religious teaching.
In Manson the council cut down a street and added a drainage system last spring. Water is carried off quickly yet the road remains muddy. The piece notes Iowa soil is poor for roads, but removing water prevents soaking and helps passable conditions in ordinary weather.
Beginning May 17 the Illinois Theatre in Chicago will transform into a Chinese palace as the engagement of "The Chinese" starts, promising a themed staging and visual spectacle for audiences.
The Illinois Theatre presents A Chinese Honeymoon featuring Simon Pineapple and an ensemble including Thomas Q. Sea brooke H W Trederick William Pruette and others with 100 chorus and eight bridesmaids. Mail orders from 60 cents to 1 50. all Illinois seats reserved.
An advertisement touts Dr Flobbs Sparagus Pills as a cure all for kidney ills with free samples from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago. Separately Judge Vermillion of Iowa’s second district is in a Chicago hospital with severe eye trouble.
J J Havercamp advertises Hyomei with a full refund guarantee if the treatment does not cure catarrh. The ad claims near perfect cure rates and explains the method destroys germs in air passages, noting stomachedelivered medicines fail. An outfit costs $1 with lifetime inhaler and over a month of Hyomei. extra bottles at 50 cents.
The Board of Supervisors met starting at 9:00 a.m. with M Bernick as chairman and five members present. The auditor's warrants for April were checked and approved. various claims and court bills were examined and allowed. Adjourned for 1:30 p.m. reconvening to review farm bills, court claims, and insane bills. bond of deputy clerk George Dallas approved. Adjourned sine die with listed expenditures for salaries, supplies, and services and notices to the railway for bridge work.
A list of county farm suppliers and merchants including Morgridge Norton W McGreer Geo J Lang Alibee Bernick Ec P Day James H St John McColm Dry Goods Thompson Bros Geo Fitman McBride Cope A Borger Anson Clothing Wilson shoe store Grady Bros McQuesten Sawyer E Klepper Van Gent Kobes Standard Oil Huttig Mfg Co C Smith City Lumber Yard Bartlett Bros Henry Butz Mrs A Brooke and others with assorted items and prices. The fragment records purchases and vendors across groceries dry goods hardware clothing and services.
A dense list of payments and court citations across Muscatine and nearby townships. Entries include payments to individuals and firms, such as Porstman, Vandeveer, Conway Print, and Armentrout, plus numerous state cases and stenographic costs. Also noted are municipal expenses, hospital and water works disbursements, and attorney and constable fees.
Yesterday the Columbian Circle met at Mrs. Hackett’s home to arrange hosting the Grand lodge Tipton drill team. The May 14 visit by Supreme Lodge C C C aims to organize a local Circle No. 15 team with state organizers W. E. Denman and A. C. Elliott attending. Refreshments will follow. The Rebekah Mite society gathered at Mrs. Pyeatt’s with a 6 pm dinner. The Mites’ May 28 meeting will be at Mrs. Heinz’s, crystal anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Heinz.
Ottumwa will be represented at the grand lodge of the A O U W to be held in Sioux City on May 12 and 13. Local members aim to bring the 1905 grand lodge to the city and seek biennial state gatherings thereafter. The Degree of Honor meets in 1905, so Ottumwa will focus on 1907 if successful.
Eagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W met at the Batterson building last night initiating nine candidates. A plan to form a 100 man uniformed company to aid in public parades and prize drills was discussed as the lodge seeks to grow membership from 800 to 1,000. Refreshments followed the session.
The May Atlantic publishes the final autobio installment by Mr. Trowbridge. It covers reminiscences of Holmes and Longfellow and offers an intimate history of New England literature over the last fifty years. The piece notes the series as a notable feature of the magazine year and recommends readers follow the personal biographical detail.
An authorial biography selection is announced by Houghton Mifflin and Co for release in the early autumn.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through September 1903 the Iowa Central railway offers colonist tickets to Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Colorado Texas Louisiana New Mexico and more. Contact local agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for rates and details.
A blaze wiped out the engine house of Mine No 1 at Hiteman, causing an estimated loss of 700 dollars. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.
A testimonial filled advertisement touts Dr Fenner’s Kidney and Backache Cure claiming it cures backache rheumatism female troubles heart disease dropsy and all kidney bladder and urinary diseases. Read testimonials from W H Muman John Tunnthoff Geo Ospenlister T H Johnson Mrs Anna F M Wheeler H Waters and G Wagoner and notice the medicine is sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with free advice from Dr M M Fenner.
Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday evening of each month. G A Riemcke, W M.
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