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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1902

Page

3

Republican electors convene Des Moines for State officers

A delegate convention for Iowa Republicans will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday July 80 1902 at 11 am to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court positions and Railroad Commissioner. Delegates are apportioned by county and by votes for Albert B Cummins in 1901 with total delegates listed. Rk H Spence chairs the committee with W Phillips as secretary.

Iowa Des Moines Supreme Court Albert B. Cummins Rk. H. Spence Co. W. Phillips

Notice to Readers at The Chicago Inter Ocean Building

Readers are invited to visit The Chicago Inter Ocean offices at 106 108 110 East Monroe Street Chicago to tour the building and view its mechanical and scientific improvements connected with a great newspaper. The offer invites curiosity and sightseeing through the facility.

Chicago Inter-Ocean East Monroe Street Chicago Inter-Ocean Ili

True Prosperity and Palma's Moving Tribute

Gunton's Magazine argues prosperity rests on total trade and domestic activity rather than foreign balance. It notes the advantage of a favorable balance with equal domestic strength. The piece ends with General Palma honoring his mother Candelaria Palma, exhuming her remains after thirty years for a Christian burial.

Gunton’s Magazine Palma Cuba Bayamo

Sidelights on Muscatine and Decoration Day Reverence

Muscatine receives sympathy from state newspapers over Sunday closing laws. Citizens note Decoration Day reverence, honoring veterans who served in the great war and preserved the flag. The piece praises valor and unselfish acts, and reflects solemn national commemorations.

Muscatine Brethren of the State Job

Iowa board of control praised for savings and oversight

John Downie of the Iowa board of control wowed delegates in Detroit by detailing how Iowa saved the state a million dollars and maintained tight expenditure records. Some delegates praised the system while others condemned the board as narrow and political, yet Iowans stood by Downie’s substantiated claims.

John Downie Board of Control Detroit Conference of Charities and Corrections Iowa John Cownie Downie

Pestiferous Fly Poem Reflects on Hair Loss

A playful verse from the Baltimore News humorously describes a fly feasting on exposed skin as it skates about. The poem tracks the insect’s busy, rhythmic digging and its inevitable parting at day’s end, noting a grim tally of future replacements.

Round Trip to Boston at One Fare via Nickel Plate

Christian Scientists plan a June meeting with a round trip fare to Boston. Tickets go on sale June 12 13 and 14 with an extended return limit of July 31. John Y Calahan general agent Chicago 111 Adams St offers details.

Boston Nickel Plate Road Christian Scientists John Y. Calahan Adams St Chicago

Dudley Hopes to Boost Davenport Baseball Prospects

The Davenport Republican reports Jim Dudley, former Maroons pitcher, has returned to town to try his hand at manufacturing rainbows and cork screws for the Davenport baseball squad. Though inexperienced in league play, he has found success with local independent teams and may succeed if he keeps his head in fast company. The piece recalls Scott from Terre Haute, the Hut star, who was an amateur until recently. Dudley may prove a valuable find.

Davenport Jim Dudley Maroons Jimmy Dudley Scott Terre Haute Dudley

Mississippi River Forecast May 31 1992

River Forecast ending 8 a m Saturday May 31 1992 shows the Mississippi River slowly falling between Dubuque and Muscatine. Flood risk remains low but levels will stay above minor thresholds in portions downstream.

Cdean Bobe Brats Co Mississippi Dubuque Muscatine

Peggy and Arthur Drift Into a Scandal on Brophy's Wharf

Peggy Mallister finds herself aboard a canoe with Arthur Waring while on vacation at Castine. A risky outing with her suitor becomes a near-disaster when they drift toward a steamer and encounter Senator Mallister, who intervenes. Peggy breaks down in tears and vows not to repeat the escapade.

Eggy Brophy Mallister Europe Peggy Castine Arthur Waring Arthur Bar Harbor Waring Long Island John Williams Senator Mallister

Traveler's Guide Train Schedule Notice

Daily except Sunday departures from Muscatine to Montezuma and return times listed. Agent Govre announces service with freight and passenger options. The readable fragment notes 7:10 p m arrival from Montezuma and 6:00 p m freight heat times.

Montezuma Idan di Govre

Railroad Schedule Details for East and Southwest Routes

The notice outlines train movements on the C, R and P Railroad. It lists departure and arrival times for multiple trains including Nos 16 7 11 12 15 18 and 86, with routes between Chicago Denver Kansas City Evans St Joseph and Washington. It notes frequent daily and Sunday variations and updated through services between Wilton Muscatine and Kansas City.

Ee Eee Iin Ccasses Vivenee Ee Ee Si Prue Vidas Ciasades Pitaietacens Pasonger Chicago Denver Kansas City St. Joseph Evans Washington Jaso City of Mexico California

Muscatine North and South by. Co. Timetable Changes

Train schedule notices show Muscatine North and South by. Co. implementing April 12 connections with B C R N at Wapello for Burlington and Iowa Central at Elrick Junction. Train No. 3 will reach Burlington 1 05 a m via Wapello and Elrick. Saturdays Elrick 3 15 p m to Muscatine 9 30 p m. Mondays Muscatine 4 20 a m to Elrick Junction 5 35 a m with Iowa Central onward to Peoria Monmouth and east coast stations.

Wapello Burlington Iowa Central Elrick Junction Peoria Monmouth Lowa Irick Junction Kloosa Grinnell Marshalltown Mason ‘‘I'Y Elrick Muscatine Mosing Iowa Central Jr. No Mu Mouth

Iowa Central train schedule at Elrick Junction

Train times for northbound and southbound routes from Elrick Junction list No. 3 St. Paul Express at 8:10 p.m. No. 5 Mason City Mail at 11:59 a.m. No. 26 Way Freight at 10:05 a.m. northbound and No. 6 Peoria Mall at 2:45 p.m. No. 4 Peoria Express at 5:36 a.m. No. 16 Way Freight at 1:06 p.m. Also noting coupon tickets and contact details for Geo. S Batty and L. Seevers for rates and agent locations.

St. Paul Express Mason City Mail Sun Way Freight Peoria Mall Peoria Express United States Canada Mexico Geo Batty Inasenger Marshalltown Iowa L. Seevers Elrick Junction

Carnival City Packet Steamers Schedule For Burlington

The STEAMER HELEN air service runs Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 am and Sunday at 7 min. The STEAMER W J YOUNG JR operates Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 pm. Burlington schedule details provided.

Helen W. J. Young, JR Helen Blair W. A. Blair W. G. Block

Why Not Go West Special Summer Excursion Rates

Special summer excursion rates from all points on the Iowa Central railway to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden and Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer in the Black Hills S C apply on June 22 to 24 July 1 to 13 Aug 1 to 14 23 24 30 31 and Sept 1 to 10 with a special low round trip fare Stop overs allowed and final ticket limit October 31 1902 For details contact local agents or A L Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn

Iowa Central Railway Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer Black Hills S. C A. UL. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Christian Scientists Meeting in Boston June 15 18

Notices invite attendance at a Christian Scientists gathering in Boston from June 15 to 18 with ticket sales on June 12 13 and 14. Rates via Nickel Plate Road offered before other purchases and a final return limit applies July 31. Contact John Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago.

Boston Nickel Plate Road John Y. Calahan Adams St Chicago

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