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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
4
The piece weighs annexation versus independence for Cuba, noting business interests favor quick U S annexation while warning Congress misread Cuban aims. It urges testing self government via municipal steps, then broader political participation, urging voters to push reforms in upcoming primaries and elections.
In a Ga lena eulogy Governor Roosevelt frames General Grant as a model for today urging steadfast resolve. He recalls Grant’s four year grind to Appomattox, warns against peace at any price, and ties the current Philippines skirmish to historical duty. The speaker asserts the nation’s sacred duty and public will to fight it out on this line.
Analysis of Dun's review argues that Alaska gold supply offsets Transvaal losses, keeping rates low and currency clear abroad. It claims America shifts from debtor to creditor, aided by Republican policies, expanding industry and boosting national credit and foreign trade.
In Chicago on a western trip, Governor Roosevelt argues that virtue alone fails in politics. He says the merely good man is useless, that nerve and courage are essential, and common sense must accompany virtue amid rough political days shaping future government.
The Des Moines rumor says Secretary of State Dobson pulled his bid for a third term amid claims of enforced withdrawal and involvement in crooked railroad assessment deals with the executive council. Editors hedge that the Times-Republican may be mistaken.
Shiloh entries show Mrs. Barney Miller hosting a caller at J. Freyer Muth's home. Mrs. Ida Larson visited sister Mrs. James Carter in Sweetland. Uncle Ben Mull sold antiseptic nest eggs in the area this week. Mrs. Charley Kaufman from Cedar county visited Barney Miller on Friday. Miss Nell Daugherty and sister Mrs. Tim Essex with her daughter attended Sunday events.
Notices recount a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kaufman, visitors including Willie Freddie Harry and Carrie Kaufman visiting J Freyermuth and Henry Freyermuth. Lena and Sophia Freyer muth invited to Liberty Ladies College commencement for cousin Louise Elizabeth Gremmel at Corbin Opera House on June 6.
News notes mention a Sioux City organized economic league, widespread horse thieving and cattle disease in Iowa counties, Good Roads club in Waterloo, plumbers strike in Des Moines, curfew enforcement at Montezuma, and a May 1 rural free delivery in Williamsburg.
Atalissa Iowa May 26. Memorial Day observance planning met at the Presbyterian church. Past Commander McLaughlin opened the meeting. Fred Jones was named chairman and Ray Nyemaster secretary. A three member committee was appointed to nominate all committees.
In Mason City Iowa on May 18 delegates of the State Association of Congregational Ministers settled on Burlington as the location for the next gathering after heated debate. Trusteeship matters were discussed and Iowa College’s trustee issue was recommended for action. The meeting days were shifted back to run Tuesday through Saturday and the association agreed to assume a $3000 obligation from the Geiger prosecution. The business session closes tomorrow.
A local society column surveys joyous births, notable social events, and civic musings from the community. Journal correspondents chronicle personal milestones and thoughtful reflections shaping neighborhood life.
The Conesville column reports widespread corn planting behavior amid persistent rain since Monday morning. Local events include commencement at Columbus Junction attended by a few, births at two area homes, and Mary Solomon planning to reside with her brother. Epworth League elected officers for 1900 1991 serving from May 1.
Mrs. Preston Long and children visit Columbus Junction this week while Mrs. Joseph Hayes and her son travel to Fremont Nebraska. Mr. Appleman of Pennsylvania visits relatives in the Stucker family. Iowa City guests Miss Garrettson Miss Sullivan and Mr. Barry spend Sunday with Miss Myrtle Dickerson. Rain last week. farmers vary in corn planting. Town council bans stock from running at large. John Spaulding named marshal. Lelia Heberling visits Muscatine and departs for Oklahoma. Maud Riddle leaves for Arkansas after two years studying here. her grandmother Mrs. Doty accompanies her home. speedy return hoped for health.
Conesville residents report social visits and illnesses. H Richey of Lone Tree ill on Saturday, with possible paralysis risk. Charley Cecil of Hedrick visits relatives. J L Siemen makes business call. Maxwell remodels into a two story home. Miss Nina Latta of Morning Sun visits sister Mrs D C Sterrett. McKee brothers lay brick sidewalks. McCoy family leaves for Colorado. Elocution at Reformed church May 26 promises interest. photographer McGinnis from Columbus Junction takes school portraits. Community progress noted with home improvements and local happenings.
Pleasant Prairie residents visit county seats and neighbors with many calls and errands. A baby girl arrives to Rudolph and Mrs. Stormer. Farmers await rain to finish corn planting while church attendance and a Muscatine A. M. E. concert are noted. Local dances and rabbit hunting add small-town color.
Riverside reports John Newton sent 100 butter tubs to Kalona creamery last Friday while Dennis Devine began hauling cream for the creamery, and a horse sickness caused a late start. A sick yearling colt was euthanized to ease suffering. Frank Davidson and Joe Jeret shipped horses and hogs to Chicago. Weather week dampened farming but boosted small grain and grass. Mrs. E Simpson of Iowa City is near death from consumption.
Miss Ella McGuire of Wilton and Miss Laura Wright visit West Liberty. The Hise House moves toward crossing the railroad. Mrs. Elliott attends Mothers Congress in Des Moines. Mrs. Evans visits Waterloo with daughter Mrs. Nichols. Miss Elizabeth Nice of Walnut guests at Mrs. Herman Myers. Mrs. Gause and Mrs. Lewis return from Mt. Vernon. Sun shines after clouds. Mrs. Fernold’s body to be buried in West Liberty from Wellman. Prof Hill and wife attend West Branch commencement. niece graduates. Helen Smith hosts eleventh birthday with 27 friends. Two accidents: Mrs. Thorp breaks arm. Mrs. Elzy fractures wrist. Final pavilion sale of the season at Fair Grounds proceeds well.
A pithy reflection notes a man’s value on substance over surface, warning that many men judge books and women by external appearances rather than intrinsic worth.
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