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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1900
Page
3
Journal guarantees ad changes when copy arrives by the deadline. Daily sale locations include R. A. Holmes E. E. Davidson and C. W. Hodges Betws stands. All customers can be supplied.
A brief public notice from the Secretary of State identifies W B Martin located in Adair County. The item records an official designation or filing, with no further details provided in the readable fragment.
The document lists representatives by district: First Thomas Hedge Burlington Second J N W Rumple Marengo Third David B Henderson Dubuque Fourth Gilbert N Haugen Northwood Fifth Robert G Cousins Tipton Sixth John F Lacey Oskaloosa Seventh John A T Hull Des Moines Eighth Wm P Hepburn Clarinda Ninth Walter L Smith Council Bluffs Eleventh Lot Thomas Storm Lake.
Electors at large JOHN N. BALDWIN of Pottawattamie County OLE ROE of Johnson County and for Congress Second District J N W Rumple of Iowa County listed in the slate.
For Auditor A. C. Noble of Goshen Township. For Clerk Charles Richman of Muscatine. For Recorder C. H. Reesink. For Attorney E. P. Ingham of Wilton. For Supervisor D. D. Webster of Fruitland.
Des Moines Capital editor L Young reports on the Pennsylvania miners strike. He argues abuses exist but overall conditions are not as dire as claimed. calls for cooperative ownership rather than party shifts or standard changes. Debs as alternative would trade one evil for another.
The Wells Fargo & Co president's San Francisco office reportedly became a hub for preparing and issuing campaign leaflets endorsing Bryan. A package was mailed to a company agent in another state, urging votes on imperialism. The letters are signed by John J. Valentine, president, prompting scrutiny by directors and stockholders on potential interference with business.
In Davenport first ward last week Vollmerites hooted and jeered at a Republican gathering and nearly broke it up. The Democrat notes no open air meeting since the Civil War showed such hostile feeling from the opposing party. Vollmer, in Muscatine, claimed liberty and free speech, while his followers illustrate his teachings with violence.
At Fargo Bryan argued the Republican rise with black voters earned janitorships, while the Democrats offered worse. He then noted the District of Columbia has twice given the best office to colored men, accusing Bryan of forgettery.
Secretary Van Houten presents the official 1900 state fair financials showing total receipts of 56 549 31 with 18 594 41 in premiums and 1 746 20 in bills on file. Estimated bills to be filed reach 3 000 making total receipts above expenditures 15 058 35 and total net cash on hand 31 641 11.
Des Moines district court will hear 162 divorce cases this term the largest docket ever in the district. Nine tenths involve liquor as a disturbing factor born of mulct saloons, sowing domestic discord and disorder in the city.
The note urges readers to study successful exemplars, imitate thorough preparation, and devote substantial time to crafting advertisements. It compares ad prep to a lawyer’s case work, warning that haste leads to poor results as public opinion judges the case and trade may move away if unsatisfied.
Orleans Indiana October 2 A Monon railroad engineer John W Rough of the Orleans and West Ended branch invents an air powered warning system for the entire train. A touch triggers multiple whistles lights and weapons in the baggage car to alert crew of possible holdup. Rough has run trains eighteen years with a spotless safety record between Orleans and West Baden French Lick Springs.
The Brazil Indiana band tournament at the new fair grounds attracted about 5000 spectators. Twelve bands competed including Goodman of Decatur Illinois. Excursion trains were run from various points in Illinois and Indiana.
The Courier lauds Ottumwa after accepting a $50 000 Carnegie gift for a public library. It proclaims Ottumwa will be known abroad as a cultured commercial city with top public schools, praising the new library as a landmark achievement.
An exchange teases readers to share knowledge with a circular promise of mutual awareness. It plays on what is known and unknown among readers and the staff, inviting participation to reveal what both sides already know.
Lawrence topics include Nichols, Senator G. M. Titus and A. Bloomington Township Convention set at City Hall to nominate one civic assessor and two trustees, a clerk, two justices of the peace, and two constables on October 3.
Drury Township Illinois announces the organization of the McKinley and Roosevelt club led by J W McKee and John Waterman with J S Townsley. The group plans to attend the Davenport rally on the night of October 5.
Lake Township Lucas School house dates list October 4 and October 5. Figures Longstreth and Coster associated with the Davenport rally are mentioned.
On Oct 5 the Theodore Roosevelt train leaves Muscatine at 6:00 p.m. One fare for a round trip. Oct 6 J W McKee and O D Long will organize a McKinley and Roosevelt club. Oct 15 W L Roach and Senator G M Titus slate events or meetings.
Conesville on Oct 9 hosts W L Roach and Senator G M Titus. Wapello on Oct 6 features Senator J P Dolliver. Muscatine on Oct 12 lists Senator J P Dolliver. West Liberty notes Oct 5 with W L Roach. Fruitland on Oct 6 invites Congressman Lot Thomas.
A family question answered with Jelly as a quick two minute dessert. No baking required. add hot water and let it cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. available at grocers.
In St Paul on October 2, both Democratic supreme court nominees who resigned yesterday decided not to oppose the Republican candidate.
Criminals ransacked Mrs Martha Rounds home in Chicago taking loot valued at 1300 dollars. The sweep adds to a spate of urban thefts reported nationwide in the period.
Chosa, a Chippewa Indian, who shot Chief Charley of the Lac du Flambeau reservation last week, has been indicted for murder by the federal grand jury in LaCrosse Wisconsin.
Muscatine resident Mrs J W Lowry recounts 25 years of gravel rheumatism and edema treated with oil remedies. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havencamp's pharmacy her kidney secretions increased and swelling and pains lessened though not claimed cured. For sale by dealers. Doan's Buffalo NY agents Foster Milburn Co remember the name Doan's.
Pain killer advertised at 25 cents sold by druggists. Lightning pain relief touted in small ad style.
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