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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1902

Page

3

Republican Delegates Call Iowa Convention in Des Moines

To the republican electors of Iowa a delegate convention will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday July 8 190s at 11 am to nominate candidates for state offices and address other business. Representation is by county plus population, total delegates 1233 with R H Spence as chairman and Co. Phillips as secretary.

Iowa Des Moines Supreme Court Albert B. Cummins Sineas Haugen Cerro Gordo County Rule Blythe Mr. Haugen Hagen Fayette County PD. W. Clements West Union Clements Allamakee Clayton Winneshiek Howard Chick Tom Way Worth Winreshiek Mitchell Cerro Gordo

Notice to Readers at The Chicago Inter Ocean

Readers invited to inspect The Chicago Inter Ocean building at Mast Street in Chicago to view the newspaper’s mechanical and scientific improvements and hear about the newsroom tour offered by the office.

Chicago Inter-Ocean Mon Foe Street Chicago Inter-Ocean

The Nation's Finances Echo Across The Globe

A glowing portrait of U.S. wealth and fiscal strength highlights massive figures in wealth, debt, savings, bank deposits, life insurance, and commerce. It notes tax receipts, expenditures, pensions, and debt reduction since 1860, and foresees further prosperity with a merchant marine, canal access, and ongoing protection.

Savings Banks and Loan Association National Banks Treasury United States

Unity and Bourbonism in Democratic Congress

The speaker argues the Democratic Party shows unity only when protecting southern suffrage violations and fighting investigations. He labels this alignment as Bourbonism and notes harmony occurs only to harm Black voters, while other issues reveal deep divisions.

Democratic Party Congress United

Rail and rail freight costs trend downward

The article notes free trade worries over steel rail prices now above 1893 levels yet argues railroad fares and freight rates are falling. It claims grain and farm produce can be shipped far cheaper today than in the dull times of 1893.

Impassioned Speaker at Bryan Dollar Dinner in Tennessee

An impassioned orator at a Bryan dollar dinner in Tennessee lauded a "peerless leader" who has not forfeited love except to die for them, claiming the leader was crucified on a cross. The remarks frame the figure as martyrlike and deeply beloved.

Tennessee

Bryan Moves into Brick Barn as Home Under Construction

On the same day Mr. Bryan relocated to a $3,000 brick barn while his $8,000 residence was still under completion. The detail highlights a temporary housing arrangement during ongoing building work.

Bryan

Tariff Hinders Trusts Argues Protectionist Benefit

The article contests the idea that tariffs fuel trusts. It argues Havemeyer promoted free trade and that tariffs shield domestic producers by preserving profits, allowing smaller firms to survive against larger consolidated trusts. International borders matter little to big buyers.

Havemeyer

Sunset Skies Promise Summer Beauty From Volcanic Dust

Scientists forecast dramatic sky colors this summer as Mt Pelee dust circles the globe. Three months after Krakatoa eruption the dust reached New York, tinting skies with gorgeous hazes. Massive amounts of ash from Pelee disperses, with Barbados recording a million tons of fallout.

Mt. Pelee Krakatoa Pacific New York Pelee United States Carribean Barbados

Vrooman Plans Large Wheat Elevators and Mills Deal

Walter Vrooman head of the Western cooperative movement has secured contracts for six large wheat elevators in Kansas and two flour milling plants. Farmers may join by paying 100 dollars to receive market value for their wheat and half the profits, the remainder going to cooperative stores. surplus flour could be shipped to Great Britain cooperative stores.

Walter Vrooman Western Cooperative Movement Kansas Wheat Belt Co-Operative Great Britain Kansas Missouri Vrooman

Large Iowa corn crop could require 536 teams

Downey resident J. H. Secrest finished a 335 acre corn crop. At a 40 bushel per acre yield and 25 bushels per wagon, 536 teams would be needed to haul in one trip. A line of teams two deep would stretch nearly three and a half miles.

J. H. Secrest Downey Iowa

Doran Estate Sold At 80 Acres Southeast Of Wilton

Correspondent reports the sale of the William Doran estate, 80 acres five miles southeast of Wilton, at 110 dollars per acre. F. J. Angerer, who owns adjoining land, bought the farm. The note praises Iowa farming prosperity and the land's rising value.

Journal William Doran Wilton F. J. Angerer Iowa

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years Suffer

Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal says fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism ended after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief and a lasting cure. The testimonial urges others to try the balm, noting it is sold by all druggists.

Josh Edgar Germantown Cal

Canada’s Vast North Explores Eightteen Unmapped Areas

The article notes Canada’s immense size and mentions eighteen unexplored regions within its borders. Each area ranges from the size of Ireland to half the size of Europe, highlighting vast unknowns in the northern dominion.

Canada Ireland Europe

Bitter exchange over money between husband and wife

The dialogue shows a husband angrily complaining about money and predicting the wife will beg after his death, while the wife remains calmly cynical about her fate compared to other women. It reflects a sharp marital clash and financial tension.

Census shows farm animal value at three billion dollars

Census figures report farm animals worth about 3 billion dollars with a few extra millions. A Chicago editor quips the sum is enough to make the average American feel horsy.

Chicago

Paris Pretoria Pro-Boer Paper Appears in Paris

A new pro-Boer publication named Paris- Pretoria debuts in Paris. It features messages from a large number of senators and deputies expressing sympathy with the Boers.

Paris- Pretoria Paris

Haste to get rich keeps many a man poor

A compact moral saying notes that rushing to wealth often leads to financial failure. It emphasizes prudence and steady effort over reckless speculation. The adage reflects common 19th century caution about shortcuts and risk in pursuit of money.

Rumple Reaches Washington as Iowa Delegation Faces Patronage

Washington May 29 1902 Capt Rumple and Judge Conner return completing Iowa delegation. Debate over federal patronage pits Second district supporters of Kemble against many southern district congressmen. Rumple cites Kemble’s efficiency and urges delegation unity while noting possible district clashes and upcoming calls for a meeting next week.

Washington Bureau Journal Washington, D. C Capt Rumple Conner Iowa Washington Allison Kumple Kemble Capt. Rumple

Table Talk invites readers to June Maga zines on cooking

Philadelphia monthly issue highlights new and attractive ideas for dainty nourishing dishes. The Housekeepers' Inquiry department offers a school of information and instruction on cooking and serving from month start to end. Recent numbers sent free on request or June number for 1 cent.

Philadelphia Housekeepers’ Inquiry Department

Ledger Monthly June issue cover scene and orchard article

The Ledger Monthly for June features a summer woods cover with two children fishing a mossy pool. Its opening article The Orchard of the New World covers orange and lemon groves and large scale fruit growing in California, promising content for every family member. Price is $1 per year or 10 cents a copy.

Ledger Monthly New World Golden Gate State The Ledger Publishing Co 4Th Avenue 19Th Street New York

The Crowning of a King in June Woman's Home Companion

Edgar Fawcett explores the coronation of Edward VII in The Crowning of a King. Rev. Dr. James L. Barton contributes a Chapter of Missionary Adventures. Arthur Hoyt previews When the Pope Dies. The Children of the White House appears, plus strong fiction and a new Children's Page. Grace Margaret Gould writes on fashions. Published by Crowell Publishing Co. Springfield Ohio. One dollar yearly, ten cents a copy.

June Woman’s Home Companion Edgar Fawcett Edward VII Arthur Hoyt White House Grace Margaret Gould The Crowell Publishing Co Springfield Ohio

The Forum Announces July Relaunch of Publication

The Forum Publishing company states that starting with the July issue the publication will undergo changes. Details forthcoming as the July number debuts new format and content.

Forum Publishing Company Forum

Paine's Celery Compound Product Mentioned

A fragment notes Paine's Celery Compound with claimed health benefits and assurance of effects not provided by rival remedies. The text emphasizes securing benefits and contrasts with competing products.

Paine's Celery Compound Promoted in Testimonials

Public testimonials praise Paine's Celery Compound as a premier remedy for the sick and suffering. Advocates claim it offers cures physicians deem remarkable, strengthens digestion, renews blood, and provides new vitality when other medicines fail. The best endorsement, they say, is to use it.

Paine

Magazine to switch to quarterly review format

The publication moves from monthly to quarterly issues. It will keep its high standard and function as a world events review and outlook. Departments will be led by highly qualified editors and each issue will include special articles on paramount subjects.

Making Laws at Washington by Henry Loomis Nielsen

Henry Loomis Nielsen, longtime capital correspondent, will contribute a June Century piece titled Making Laws at Washington. The plainspoken study criticizes the house’s hierarchy and its control of national legislation, arguing for more responsible legislative oversight with humorous anecdotes.

Henry Loomis Neilson Washington Nelson

Illustrations Highlight June Everybodys Artists

The June issue showcases Howard Pyle illustrating William Phips character study. Orson Lowell provides Danny pictures. Frederick Richardson contributes strong illustrations for Alice and the Golph-Lynx. Other artists include C D Williams K N Hyde Gustav Verbeek Murray McKay John Cecil Clay C B E Hooper and Lee Woodward Ziegler.

Howard Pyle Wm. Phips Orson Lowell Danny Frederick Richardgson Alice Golph-Lynx

Woman or Vampire leads strong month with Daniels cover

The issue features a striking cover design by McLennan, a complete author lineup, and Gertrude Potter Daniels as the lead with Woman or Vampire noted as one of her strongest stories. A home millinery lesson presents the completed hat.

McLennan Gertrude Potter Daniels

Adventures of Reynalda Fox Story Featured

The June issue celebrates nature with a charming nature study titled The Adventures of Reynalda by Martha McCulloch- Williams. It presents a vivid portrayal of a fox and its habitat, praised as one of the truest animal stories read.

Reynalda Martha McCulloch- Williams

Traveler's Guide Leave for Montezuma

Passenger schedule entry shows a daily service to Montezuma with arrival and departure times, agent C. M. Gouin. The fragment indicates a regular railway or coach timetable note.

Chicago and Denver rail schedule excerpt and notes

A dated timetable lists freight and passenger train numbers with departure and arrival times between Muscatine and Wilton, including through services to Kansas City, Chicago, Evans, St. Joseph, and destinations such as Mexico City and California. Some trains run daily, others daily except Sunday, with vestibule and through connections noted.

Exeuudes Quinnomne Ois Vicina South Weet Gunire Ok Cca Chicago Denver Kansas City St. Joseph Evans Washington Bhaso City of Mexico California

Muscatine Trains Schedule Details and Connections

Train No 1 of Muscatine North & South by Co and BCRN face delays to arrive Burlington at 2 25 p m with Iowa Central connections to Sheik Jonetio Teoria Monmouth and local stations west Train No 3 of B R B N delays to Burlington 1 95 with Iowa Central at trick Junction for Joosa Grinnell Marshalltown Mason and west stations Saturdays service from Firick at 8 15 p m arrives Muscatine 9 30 p m in close connection with Iowa Central No 3 from Peoria Mondays service from Murcentine at 4 29 a m arrives Elrick Juvelion 5 45 a m connecting with Town Central for Peoria Don mouth and local stations east

Burtington Iowa Central Shiek Teoria Monmouth Tocalitations Burlington Trick Junction Joosa Grinnell Marshalltown Mason Firick Muscatine Peoria Murcentine Elrick

Rail schedule at Elrick Junction Iowa Central lines

Elrick Junction shows daily and Sunday train services including No 3 St Paul Express at 8 10 pm No 5 Marion City Mail at 9 40 pm No 25 Way Freight at 10 05 pm Going south No 6 Peoria Mail at 2 45 pm No 4 Peoria Express at 6 am and No 16 Way Freight at 1 30 pm Coupon tickets available to the United States Canada and Mexico from C S Batty Marshalltown and L Seevers Elrick Junction Iowa.

St. Paul Express Marion City Mail Sun Way Freight Peoria Mail Peoria Express United States Canada Mexico Ces S. Batty Marshalltown Iowa L. Seevers Elrick Junction

Carnival City Packet Schedules Trade Steamers

The notice lists sailings for Carnival City Packet steamers HELENS WALRUS WALTER and W J YOUNG JR with days and times for Burlington and other routes. For details contact manager W A Blair or agent W G Bives.

Helen Blaise W. J. Young, JR W. A. Blair W. G. Bives

Success Magazine Highlights Wide Range Of Interesting Features

The article extols Success as a foremost home magazine, noting its diverse range of features and a substantial amount of inspiring literature that appeals to readers seeking broad and varied content.

The Pilgrim June issue in new dress with rich illustrations

The Pilgrim for June appears in a larger format with more illustrations and timely contents. Willis J. Abbott discusses national matters in Men and Matters of Moment, and a brilliant illustrated piece by W. T. Stead offers an appraisal of Joseph Chamberlain, followed by two pages of scenic pictures of hills lakes and valleys.

Willis J. Abbot W. T. Stead Joseph Chamberlain

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