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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal lists the editor and manager, postal handling as second class, and subscription rates for daily and semi weekly delivery. It notes order methods by postal card or telephone, and payment by draft, express, or money order to Journal Printing Company.
The Republicans of Louisa and Muscatine counties will meet at Muscatine court house at 2 p m on the List day of July A D 1900 to nominate a senator and handle other business. Representation: Louisa 65 delegates 12. Muscatine 21 delegates. All Republicans or those who believe in 1900 principles are invited to join caucuses. county chairs must organize delegates. J W Eells and J W Garner sign as committee members.
The Republican electors of Iowa are invited to a delegate convention in Cedar Rapids on August 7, 1001 at 11:00 a.m. to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction and Railroad Commissioner and to conduct other business. The call outlines the representation ratio and invites all supporters of Republican principles to participate.
The Muscatine labor union endorses Senator Titus for re nomination. Republicans in Muscatine county seek amicable agreement and avoid pressuring a Titus nomination to ensure united action heading into election day.
Citizens of Muscatine celebrate the public spirit and the opening of a new library. The dedicatory ceremony on Sunday highlighted civic pride and gratitude from residents for the gift to the community.
Newell C Knight a civic and society figure volunteers to serve as chief of police in an unpaid capacity in the city of Il providing leadership without compensation amid ongoing public safety concerns.
The Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang is portrayed as a brilliant diplomat and popular speaker. He prepared a memorial to the Chinese government urging an enlightened policy, modernization, and reform including replacing the Tsung-li Yamen with a single foreign affairs official to guide China through current crises.
The British face dire prospects as Milner reports a slower war end and renewed sweeping campaigns. Chancellor Hicks-Beach reveals a 205 million dollar deficit, seeking 300 million more. Britain’s war bill nears 775 million, while U.S. debt stands at 1.39 billion, prompting critiques in Parliament.
The Muscatine Journal voices disappointment in Mr. Cummins speech while Des Moines Leader questions honesty. The Leader notes a historic lack of surprises and asks if a Democratic newspaper would back Cummins’ nomination by Republicans for Democratic advantage.
A reflective piece notes how ordinary people perceive the world as a arena of routine details. It emphasizes shared experiences, small joys, and common rituals that bind communities daily.
Special Washington letter notes President McKinley’s two southern trips have boosted his popularity and spurred sentiment that the solid south is breaking. It cites hopes for Republican gains on protection and expansion, with openings for debate and a drift from old party lines among southern business and manufacturing interests.
A Bee critique notes American fortunes lure European aristocrats amid marriage offers from French Austrian and English lineages. It argues such prospects boost elite alliances while warning the Standard Oil pipeline business may profit, shaping Texas oil field dynamics.
Des Moines notes that Standard Oil agreed to manage transport of oil from the Beaumont Texas field. The move allows Standard to regulate oil prices via transport costs and follows its history of acquiring terminals and directing pipelines. Port Arthur harbor ties into the expansion as the sole outlet identified.
Mrs. McKinley praised her husband noting his tender, patient nature and constant attention despite long years of illness. She said she would prefer him to retire from public life and return home to live quietly as her husband.
The Buffalo summer exposition will rank among the nation’s greatest with art science and manufacture represented. Niagara Falls power will run all machinery and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as a vital tonic for dyspepsia indigestion flatulence and nervousness claiming fifty years of public favor and urging readers to buy the genuine bottle with a private revenue stamp.
A list of fraternal groups meets weekly or monthly in Muscatine and Bloomington including Hawkeye Lodge No 30 Washington Chapter No 4 De Molay Commandry No 1 Muscatine Camp No 106 Modern Woodmen of America Muscatine Camp No 67 Bend City Lodge No 143 Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 K of P Eagle Lodge No 10 A GO W U W Brotherhood of America Yeomen Muscatine Homestead No 356 Muscatine Tent No 9 Ladies of the Maccabees Muscatine Hive No 13 Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No 175 Banner Lodge No 10 D of H. Meetings occur on various weekdays with officers named.
A concise aphorism notes that steady effort beats mere cleverness in securing notable gains, emphasizing perseverance over quick wit as the engine of achievement.
Fragmentary timetable notes at Wilton show inconsistent times such as 60am 8am 7:10 and 4:09 p m. Entries include daily operation with Sunday exceptions and unclear labels for arrivals and departures.
Fragmented OCR line shows irregular times and codes with unclear context. It mentions a sequence of daily times like 6:30 a.m. and 11:16 a.m. with other entries such as 5:38 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. suggesting a schedule or timetable fragment. No clear events, names, or locations are identifiable.
Rail timetable for Elrick Junction listing northbound No 3 St Paul Express at 9:00 p.m. No 5 Mason City Mail at 1:09 p.m. and No 0 Way Freight at 10:00 a.m. southbound No 6 Peoria Mail at 2:36 p.m. and No 4 Peoria Express at 5:21 a.m. plus a 2:00 p.m. Way Freight. Coupon tickets to US Canada Mexico available from Geo S Batty and C J Seevers.
Muscatine North and South Railroad Company releases a timetable taking effect May 191. Charles Howard serves as General Manager.
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