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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
3
Readers are invited to visit The Chicago Inter Ocean office at 106 108 110 East Monroe Street Chicago for a tour of inspection and sight-seeing through its magnificent building. The visit showcases the newspaper's mechanical and scientific improvements and reflects the era’s advances.
The Columbus Journal criticizes the pattern of alternating prosperity and lean years driven by tariff policies. It urges level handling of tariffs, warns against excessive reliance on New York importers, and questions whether the nation tires of wealth or risks renewed tariff upheaval.
The Sioux City Journal notes it blocked a Sheldon convention endorsement of Congressman Thomas who said he did not believe we are under legal or moral obligation to grant concessions to Cuba. The convention re-nominated Thomas, which Muscatine Journal sees as endorsement of his view.
The Fairfield Ledger reports the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway plans to raise money for extensions and improvements. The company proposes methods to secure funds and advance its expansion program.
The Rock Island plans to issue 24 million dollars in four per cent gold bonds maturing in 1918. They intend to proceed with the sale even if Iowa's general assembly withholds the authority. The company's credit is portrayed as strong enough to float such a large issue.
The Milwaukee man Bert Peterson wagered $100 he could hypnotize a ferocious Racine area bull into submission. The bull charged, Petersen vaulted a fence, suffered multiple injuries, including three broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and facial cuts, before declaring he would pay the bet.
The Muscatine effort seeks a $40,000 Y M C A building, with $6,000 to raise soon. Officials project Muscatine as Iowa’s model town within five years, adding a $100,000 post office, a new courthouse, possibly a jail and new schools alongside existing buildings. The campaign has begun strongly and optimism runs high.
Congress avoids censure by dropping publication of Life and Morals of Jesus by Thomas Jefferson. Described as atheistic and aimed at diminishing Christianity, the work is viewed as improper for government propagation in political history.
Iowa City merchants offer a one way fare of 10 dollars or a round trip of 20 dollars to buyers spending 10 dollars or more in Iowa City. The scheme, aimed at attracting trade from Muscatine and along the B C R N line, shifts travel costs to merchants and hopes to outbid Muscatine on lower prices and greater profits.
A brief column discusses small daily ailments and practical remedies, urging readers to observe simple health routines. The piece highlights common nuisances like headaches, indigestion, and sleep issues, offering pragmatic tips and preventive care.
Advertisers claim Paine's Celery Compound banishes minor ailments that lead to serious disease. They cite relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia dyspepsia and skin issues and urge readers to try a bottle to restore blood strength nerve energy and overall health before hot weather.
Instructions describe mixing butter then rolling dough to an inch thick. Cut rounds, place a spoonful of ground prepared nuts moistened with stewed tomatoes in the center, seal into turnovers, brush with egg, and bake or fry until light brown.
The YMCA canvass is expected to succeed and the building project to begin promptly. The effort underscores community support and a plan to start construction from the outset.
In a Carroll Herald opinion, the writer condemns cheap politicians who exploit fraternal lodge connections for personal advancement, labeling such figures as worthless and unreliable.
Reading like a local note, the item points out that summer cars feel a bit cool in current weather yet remain seasonable as the climate stays unsettled.
The speaker urges Congressman Hepburn to inspect the Mississippi region, suggesting that firsthand observation could alter his stance on the issue. The note emphasizes the potential impact of a direct look at conditions there.
A cool wind sparks notice about the straw hat’s appearance before June 1 as weather watchers hint at a seasonal delay or displeasure from the forecaster.
The summer cottage district is starting to resemble Venice with increasing water view. If trends continue, fishing from front porches may become common and change local life.
Fontanelle observers discuss a Sunday closing rule. A state law already requires all business houses to be closed on Sunday, making new ordinances unnecessary. Citizens are urged to adjust by shopping on Saturday for Sunday needs.
The justice office of H. S. Howe is quiet while Constable Schoenig seeks a place to invest his surplus capital. He weighs options and considers new ventures as community business interest shifts nearby.
A local water works tax case leaves the city water nearly black from filings, with observers noting the hue resembles ink and would seem to stand on its own.
Meadowdale New York resident G W Wescott reports chronic rheumatism relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He states the remedy cured his affliction and notes it is available from all druggists at small cost.
A terse tip notes groups of men arguing in public likely signal discussions on Clerks Union matters and Sunday closing issues, reflecting local speculation on labor and shop hours trends.
Ten tablespoons mashed potatoes whipped light, seasoned with salt, then six tablespoons sifted flour stirred in gradually and three tablespoons of chopped nuts folded through for binding and texture. Cook until set and golden.
Lowest Rates to Eastern Points. Three daily trains connect Ft. Wayne Findlay Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston. Dining cars meals in American club plan from 35¢ to $1.09. For details contact John Y. Calahan General Agent 111 Adams street Chicago. Depot Fifth avenue and Harrison street.
Washington May 27 1902 The Morals of Jesus compiled by Thomas Jefferson may be privately printed after Congress debates and a House resolution for 8000 copies is reconsidered Speaker Henderson enjoys a baseball game and Col John H Keatly gains a post in the War Department office Locusts swarm Washington trees as seventeen year varieties emerge and metamorphose before observers Irrigation legislation faces House action with President viewed as favorable to a compromise bill Frank J Stillman
Mrs. Mettie B. Randall won a 15000 dollar verdict against the Rock Island railroad in Jefferson county court for injuries from being forcibly ejected from a train in September 1899 over an expired excursion ticket. It is the railroad's largest verdict there and three times the first trial award. Other Iowa items note Hungarian immigrants in Leon and civic appointments, a Cedar county farmer wiring mail alerts, and legal changes including Governor Cummins suspending Alfred Larson's larceny sentence and Sheriff Climie’s acquittal on malfeasance charges.
A terse declaration promises complete relief from distress, asserting not just improvement but an absolute and rapid clearing of hardship as if the sun shines above. The tone emphasizes finality and swift remedy beyond mere progress.
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