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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1903

Page

3

Journal Printing Company Daily Journal Muscatine

The Daily Journal is the official paper of Muscatine, issued every evening on weekdays except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal prints 8 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights.

Terms to Subscribers Daily by carrier weekly ten cents

Daily delivered by carrier and collected for weekly ten cents. Daily one year by mail three dollars. Semi weekly one year one dollar. Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscetine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.

Marlborough Washington Bureau Names In Charge

Frank J. Stillman leads the Marlborough Washington bureau while La Coste and Maxwell head New York office at 140 Nassau Street and Payne and Young oversee Chicago at 948 Marquette Building.

Washington Marlborough Frank J. Stillman New York Nassau Street la Coste & Maxwell Chicago Marquette Payne & Young

Journal Agencies list city papers outlets and sale points

The Journal announces agency outlets Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sbharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Wasiburna's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale there each night and missed regular subscribers can pick up papers at these locations.

Kecklerville Chayka’s West Muscatine Sbharrar’s Grocery South Muscatine Morse Wasiburna's

Bryan appeals to Kansas City platform followers

Mr. Bryan speaks as a citizen not a dictator or aspirant. He argues the editor of the Commoner does not seek leadership and that Chicago and Kansas City platform advocates are ready to suffer for their beliefs. He questions feigned error and insists the issue remains unsettled.

Kansas City Bryan The Commoner Chicago

Monopolists and Democracy Clash in Iowa Politics

The text questions why money drives politics and warns against sacrificing public interest to monopolists. It notes the issue as a powerful factor in Iowa Democratic politics and draws attention to George F. Rinehart of Newton.

Iowa George F. Rinehart Newton

Meade Murder Case Moves By Standstill Toward Breakthrough

Harry Gay maintained he was miles away at the time of Arthur Meade’s killing in West Liberty, a claim the record appears to sustain. Authorities will continue their inquiry as they press the case forward.

Harry Gay Arthur Meade West Liberty

Rumor Leads to Arrest in West Liberty Killing Case

Rumor stated as fact is cited as reason for the arrest of Harry Gay on the charge of murdering Arthur Meade at West Liberty on May 14.

Rumor Harry Gay Arthur Meade West Liberty

Roosevelt Clash Frays Opinion on Mark Hanna

In Council Bluffs the Nonpareil editorial questions Hanna's grasp of party unity. It argues those opposed to Theodore Roosevelt risk appearing against him and the reform movement.

Council Bluffs Mark Hanna Theodore Roosevelt

Harmony in Spring Sports Faces Uphill Battle

The Mason City Globe Gazette notes that some boys resist a fall in harmony but the spring season remains uphill for teams. The report emphasizes challenges and expectations for local athletes entering competition.

Harmony Mason City Globe Gazette

Hearst Cartoons Challenge Republicans, Says Burlington Hawkeye

The Burlington Hawkeye asserts Mr Hearst’s cartoons would defeat him without Republicans' effort, commenting on the influence of Hearst’s imagery in political contests. The piece portrays a charged media influence in ongoing partisan dynamics.

Burlington Hawkeye Mr. Hearst

Trusts and dividends shape public judgment say Telegraph

The Dubuque Telegraph quotes that opinions on trusts hinge on owning dividend paying stock. It notes that most people judge matters between personal profit and sustenance, suggesting economic interests drive views on trust policy.

Dubuque

Eil Seeks Speck of Sunshine Amid Thunderstorm

The line expresses a wish to find a hint of brightness during a dark period. It suggests resilience and hope in the face of turmoil, with a focus on personal mood and outlook rather than concrete events or figures.

Iowa Praises Secretary Shaw Refunding Scheme

The Burlington Gazette praises Secretary Shaw for his refunding scheme, stating Iowa is exceedingly proud of the able, competent, and energetic manner with which its representative handles the country’s financial affairs.

Burlington Gazette Dem Shaw Iowa

Cass county democrats tire of Bryan abuse

The Atlantic Democrat notes many Cass county Democrats once Bryan supporters grow tired of his attacks on dissenters. It says Bryan has degenerated into a common and dyspeptic scold and that his policy is driving Democrats from both parties into indifference toward Democratic affairs.

The Atlantic Democrat Cass County Bryan

Dubuque Times warns against Van Wagenen gubernatorial bid

The Dubuque Times argues the Iowa Democrats should not nominate Judge Van Wagenen on a platform backing government railroads. It says Bryan supporters will reject Van Wagenen’s issue, conservatives will reject it, and endorsing both platforms would split the ticket, while ignoring Kansas City could leave only party-name votes backing the candidate.

Dubuque Kansas City

Laborer inferiority and animal comparisons in 19th century debate

Prof. Harrison B. Smalley argues laborers are disadvantaged due to physical inferiority, not capitalist strength. He notes universal claims of equality fading, cites animal hierarchy and horse breeding as metaphor, and quotes President Jordan and Leland Stanford to support the point.

Harrison B. Smalley Ann Arbor Jordan Leland Standford

Beet Industry Versus Cattle Revenue in Clinton County

The Clinton paper touts sugar beet prospects for Clinton County while the Iowa City Republican argues farmers would prefer profitable cattle and hog feeding over hard beet farming.

Clinton Clinton County Iowa City Republican

Friends of Bryan and Cleveland May Unite Platform

Mr. Mack says he believes the friends of Bryan and Cleveland may unite on a platform. "That man," comments the Council Bluffs Nonpar.

Mack Bryan Cleveland Council

Blood and Class Talk Echoes in Political Speech

Ex Senator William Lindsay urges Democrats to nominate a strong clean candidate like George Gray of Delaware in 1904 while criticizing Republicans for failing to reform. He argues the country prefers stability over a torn party and calls for a unified platform to restore the party’s historic leadership.

William Lindsay George Gray Delaware Arkansas Traveler

Too Great a Risk Prompting Remedy Use

The piece urges keeping a reliable remedy for colic and cholera morbus as lives are at risk in many neighborhoods. It promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as dependable and lifesaving, stressing it is available at all druggists.

Chamberlain

Declines Cabinet Offers Highlight Senator Allison Career

Senator Allison of Iowa has repeatedly declined high offices offered by Presidents Garfield, Harrison, and McKinley. He refused the treasury portfolio three times and also declined the secretary of state post, signaling strong confidence in his leadership and his influence in Iowa politics.

Allison Iowa Spooner Treasury Garfield Harrison McKinley State Department

German car clubs face conflict over Gordon Bennett team

The Horseless Age argues a split in Germany's movement as the German Automobile Club limits entries for the Gordon Bennett race. It questions whether exclusive club control can represent the wider industry while manufacturers bear all contest costs, risking reduced future racing investment.

Dustry Germany Automobile Club New York

Savory suppers and simple delicacies for bachelor friends

A colonial era note suggests frugal entertaining ideas with caviar on crumpets or toasted bread topped with smoked fish and celery salt. Jack serves bloaters or cod roe on toast with butter and paprika, paired with Oolong tea, as a thrifty path to matrimony in a playful culinary riff.

Jack Russia Yarmouth Alice Chittenden

Iowa Men Place High in Departments Debut

Fragmentary text notes two Iowa men securing top positions in departments alongside other placements, with references to Leslie's Weekly.

Iowa Leslie

A Gray and Brown Wedding Outfit Described in Detail

A June Pilgrim article details a wedding costume in gray and brown. The gray voile skirt features eleven gores with a curved front hip yoke, brown crochet silk embroidery, a deep brown flounce, fagoted seams, and a dotted band. The gray crepe de chine bodice has a brown strap bodice and bolero, white Honiton collar, gray chip hat with a brown plume, and accessories in gray lace, stockings, bronze shoes, and a chiffon-fluffed gray silk sunshade.

Piles cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised

J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case with 24 tumors. After doctors failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription drug store.

J. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Havercamp

Republican County Convention in Muscatine Iowa 1903

The Muscatine county Republicans meet at the courthouse on June 20 1903 at 1 30 pm to choose seventeen delegates to Des Moines for the state convention and elect a county chairman. Representation is by township ward and votes for W B Martin in 1902 with detailed per township ward counts listed. J C Coster chairs. Chas P Hanley secretary.

Muscatine Iowa Des Moines W. B. Martin J. C. Coster Chas. P. Hanley

Investments in Southern Lands for Homeseekers and Investors

The ad extols southern lands as underpriced with strong climate and shipping, promising large returns. It offers a free circular set on Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana near the Illinois Central railroad, for homeseekers and investors, from J. F. Merry in Dubuque Iowa.

South Kentucky West Tennessee Migeissippi Louisiana Ilinois Central Railroad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gibson Kemble & Kemble Muscatine, Iowa J.H. Munroe & Son WIN Locomotive Works the Journal JHE Journal Printing Company H. M. Sheppard W L. Lane Lee Journal Agencies MR. Bryan Mark Uphill Business Mr. Hearst's Boquet van Wagenen Essence Sport and the Automobile In Oxfords B. Schmidt Coamenes Republican County Convention Bloomington Montpelier Morey Southern Lands
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