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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
9
The Muscatine Journal lists John Mahin as editor and H J Mahin as manager. The publication is entered at the Muscatine Iowa post office as second class matter.
Mr. J W Lloyd urges magazines readers to acquire small parcels of wild land in each township to become nature sanctuaries. No harm to wildlife, no tree carvings or rock paintings, and no advertising marred rocks. The aim is rugged, varied terrain a sanctuary better than formal parks, with dangerous animals excluded.
The Sioux City Journal notes Democrats oppose U S authority with slavery and polygamy under the flag, then praise Mohammedans as Moros fight U S soldiers. They urge letting local rulers govern in their own way while scoffing at a hard American line, a clash that perplexes Republicans.
The Iowa City Citizen argues in democratic papers that swings in grain and stock prices reveal no change in blame. It contends when prices fall or rise the fault lies with the republican party and calls for it to be removed from power.
The University of Indianapolis learned society debated whether pie or ice cream best serves mankind. The ice cream side carried the day, with top speakers on both sides. The verdict may reflect the opening of the summer season, though pie still has its place at the picnic.
Anthracite miners discuss tying up every mine in the United States and may appeal to the national organization to back a plan meant to make the strike effective. The intention is to mobilize across both anthracite and bituminous coal sectors.
A wide range of items touch politics economy and culture. Coal prices rise in cities in anticipation of scarcity. A petition to grant AT&T a franchise prompts council consideration. The Kaiser offers a statue to Roosevelt, now referred to Congress. Iowa Supreme Court ruling challenges local option and prohibition. News on Kid Noble and remarks by Congressman Smith and Senator Dolliver signal political tensions ahead.
A court hearing elicited a strong emotional response as the defense plea was read, leaving observer comments that Noble appeared deeply distressed and implicated in the case’s severity. The scene underscored the gravity of the proceedings and the plea’s impact on the defendant.
A brief theater note questions how many husbands nudged their wives at regular intervals during last night’s performance. The remark hints at audience reactions and stage dynamics without naming individuals or exact counts.
The Journal debuts a twelve page Saturday paper and pledges weekly improvements. It promises quality for subscribers and signals strong intentions for future editions.
The Journal reports adding two hundred new subscribers over the last fourteen days. The piece notes some homes still do not receive the Journal, implying a portion of households remain unopened to delivery.
The piece argues Muscatine should establish a regular carnival week as sister cities do, noting the popularity and success of such events elsewhere. It also mentions Muscatine residents still enjoying baseball, though only via newspaper accounts.
Betting on the Kid Noble case narrows to life sentence or hanging. Time tables along the line are changed to suit the convenience of the El Paso flyer and its impact.
Speculators say a summer theatre and amusement resort in Muscatine could yield big profits but investors remain cautious and largely absent.
Samuel Gilbert recounts the 1850 overland trek from Muscatine to California with Samuel Bamford, detailing Platte River crossings, encounters with Omaha and Pawnee Indians, buffalo drives, cholera fatalities, route choices, and hardships. He describes crossing the Rockies, dangers from poison water and carcasses, and life in the Yuba where wages and prices loom high.
The article explains the art of pearl stringing from India and beyond, detailing how stringers select and arrange pearls to form balanced ropes. It notes the risk of drilled pearls and the knotting methods to prevent loss, alongside the demanding apprenticeship and hands on drilling technique.
In a terse exchange, a farmer jokes about a boy carrying a grip and a carpet bag, the exchange hinting at an underlying concealment without explicit details. The dialogue conveys a tense, informal workplace dynamic between a boss and a subordinate.
A Republican summary notes Lyman J. Gage ex secretary of the treasury recalls youth when a village bank job promised wealth yet led to a cellar with coal for stoves. Gage reflects on early work in finance and the contrast between dream and reality.
A nostalgic lyric by Edmund Clarence Stedman, detailing a moonlit walk to a Maple farm with a young lover. The couple share shy gestures and a turning point at a doorstep as nerves and longing mingle with youth. Descriptive imagery elevates a simple romantic stroll into a moment of perilous, hopeful emotion.
Des Moines event details show the G A R encampment selling tickets May 19, 20 and 21 for return by May 24. One fare covers round trip, contact Cc. M. Gould for information.
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