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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
3
Notice to readers announces the paper is on file at The Chicago Loter Ocean offices 106 108 110 Last Monroe Street Chicago. It invites visitors for tours of inspection and sightseeing through its building showcasing mechanical and scientific improvements connected with the needs of a great newspaper.
The senate shows little progress on eleven reciprocity treaties as experts deem it uncertain and potentially biased. Andrew Carnegie warns reciprocity can become “the art of making enemies” with country by country favoritism. The piece urges shelving the idea until a clear, universal tariff is found.
Secretary Shaw supports stronger central authority. Iowa’s legislature enacted health law updates giving the state board power to enforce quarantine and vaccination in districts failing local boards, with costs borne by cities and townships. The changes extend to discretionary bill review by the board of supervisors, aiming for more efficient public health and liquor regulation under state enforcement.
The Hershey Lumber Company celebrates half a century of operation in Muscatine, a significant manufacturing presence since 1852, contributing thousands of dollars in salaries to the local economy. Heavily engaged in local industry, the firm stands as a longstanding employer and community contributor.
The history outlines Hershey's Muscatine mill formed in 1875 with 326 workers and a $3,000 weekly payroll. The text then contrasts republican and democratic practices, alleging Democrats inflated criminal costs via constables and witnesses, while Republicans cut fees, pleadings, and police testifying to save taxpayer funds.
A Pleasantville Iowa correspondent signing as D. W. Proffitt in the Iowa State Register asserts that queer people exist in Iowa and defends polygamy. He contrasts southern labor conditions with social stigma and notes Indians fled to Mexico when polygamy was outlawed.
In Mystic coal town socialism grows strong as the municipal ballot shows mayoral results with 170 Republican 163 Socialist and 50 Democrat. One ward alderman chosen by Socialists and the socialist school ticket elected. Dubuque 567 votes up from 311 last year. Boone 214 up from 10. Des Moines 844 and Sioux City 239 this spring.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a six year May cherry bloom record kept by Dr. I. P. Wilson with dates from 1897 to 1992, showing a four day extreme range and prompting questions why bloom near a fixed date despite varying springs. It suggests Muscatine cherry tree raisers may offer reasons and mentions a possibility the record was taken on a protected lawn.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway intends to sell 24 million dollars of 4 percent gold bonds, payable 1.509 million dollars annually through 1918. The article commends the railroad’s energetic management and suggests the Pacific portion of its name is beginning to live up to expectations.
Frank L. Perley presents The Chaperons with seventy performers at the Grand on May 14. The cast includes Harry Conor Walter Jones Jos Miron Eva Tanguay Trixie Friganza Edd Redway May Boley Mae Stebbins Nellie Follis and other stars. Scenic designer Joseph Physioc reports the first act set in the Latin quarter with lavish furnishings and Archie Gunn provided costumes and posters later framed for display in lobbies of venues showing The Chaperons.
Mr Owen Fawcett, famed Grumio in Charles B Hanford's The Taming of the Shrew, is regarded as the state's best delineator of Shakespearean low comedy. He has worked with Edwin Booth and appeared as Grannio with Petruchio, plus Dromio roles with John Sleeper Clarke. His May 16 Grand Opera House appearance promises a notable theater event.
A historic description envisions the road’s growth from its organizing to Gulf and coast extensions, predicting it will become one of the great railways globally. The remark highlights ambition and future prominence of the system.
Manager Kemble showcased amateur vaudeville talent in Muscatine last night proving the town's striking ability on stage.
The text notes the Davenport to Muscatine interurban survey completion and moves toward grading and track laying. It also mentions Carnegie claiming U S greatness over England and a reminder that winter lingers before summer fully arrives.
Friday 9 The Fisherman's Daughter. Saturday 10 matinee The Winning Hand. Saturday 10 night The Hand of Man. Monday 12 Musical Union orchestra. Tuesday 13 Old Arkansaw. Wednesday 14 The Chaperons. Friday 16 Chas Handford in The Taming of the Shrew.
Sealed proposals for the four room school building on East Hill must be received by J B Hunt at the Second and Mulberry streets office by 2 p m on Friday May 23 1902. Plans and specifications are on file with Architect Zeidler at 197 West Second Street. The board may reject any or all bids. A K Raff secretary G O Morgridge president.
The Howard-Dorset troupe staged a seven turn vaudeville night at the Grand with a $5 prize for the best act won by Marguerite Laughlin. Rose King, Florence Wright, Marguerite Laughlin, Rene St Leger, Mike Cramer, Chauncey Smith and Owen Daily performed dances songs and cake walk highlight. Manager Howard praised the company and announced The Hand of Man closes the engagement with a stirring comedy drama.
Promoters say plans for the May 18 excursion to Muscatine under Troop G First Cavalry I N G Peoria are progressing. The trip leaves Peoria at 8 a.m. via Iowa Central and arrives in Muscatine at 12 50 p.m. Return departs at 6 30 p.m. The hand bills praise Muscatine as Pearl City with pearl button industries lumber trade and band concerts by the Muscatine band.
The Iowa Central Railway offers a special fare for the National Baptist anniversary event in St. Paul May 19 to 28. One fare plus 2.00 for a round trip, sale May 18 19 20 with returning by May 29. Deposit with joint agent in St. Paul and 50 cents to extend to June 30. George S. Battey G P A A Marshalltown Iowa for details.
Mr John Les a Greenville Oregon farmer recalls a long cold rain season in spring 1895 that triggered grip then ague and lingering illness. He credits relief to Dr Williams Pink Pills after trying several doctors and three boxes finally cured him. The ad promotes Williams Pink Pills as a cure for grip aftereffects and various ailments.
The Southland tale Old Arkansaw by Fred Raymond will play at Grand on May 13, promising a blend of humor and plot. Spectacular scenery and an electrical fountain elevate the production with a unique hold-up scene where an express train is blown and the safe robbed, claimed as a first on stage.
A Springville, Alabama mother describes her three children contracting whooping cough last summer and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing serious outcomes. She notes her three month old baby was spared worse illness and says her older daughter asked for the cough syrup between fits. The remedy is advertised as available at all druggists.
Jno Sebastian, general passenger agent of the Great Rock Island Route in Chicago, prepares a detailed Colorado camping guide. The book lists prime camp sites, equipment needs, and costs, promises full information for beginners, and will be mailed free with other Colorado literature upon request.
The Metropolitan hosted a strong company led by Charlies B. Hanford in The Taming of the Shrew. Hanford as Petruchio impressed with naturalness and a solid, commendable performance pleasing a large audience.
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