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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1902
Page
10
The Daily Journal, editor John Mahin, editor J M Beck, and business manager W L Lane publish as the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers. Official paper of city and county with semi weekly editions and varied page counts. Subscriptions offered by city carrier or mail with specific rates. circulation claims emphasize dominance over other Muscatine papers.
G Logan Payne represents LACOSTE & MAXWELL with offices at 140 Nassau Street New York The contact line lists 935 Marquette Ave Chicago as a related location or reference.
The Journal announces agency locations in Kecknerville Chayka's grocery in West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery in South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track where extra papers will be available each night Regular subscribers missing delivery can obtain papers at these agencies.
Voter information outlines positions from Clerk to Recorder to Attorney and Supervisor. It notes candidate names including M. Bernick for Supervisor and references related election context for the upcoming race.
The Muscatine township Republican convention meets Friday Oct 10 1902 at 8 p m in Muscatine city hall to nominate officers including assessor clerk one trustee two justices of the peace and two constables Representation is based on wards and votes cast for Governor Cummins in 1901, with ward delegations listed. Per order of the township central committee.
An eastern newspaper reprints a fable where a prosperous farmer scorches his barn to kill invading rats, burning hay, grain and fruit. The tale ends with the moral that destroying the country’s business assets harms the nation, rather than the pests fatally.
A political allegory argues that protective laws curb trusts while free trade would ruin the nation. It claims the farmer must burn barns to destroy rats, but fears widespread impoverishment and escaped trusts. The Republican Party is labeled the wise farmer.
A Ft Dodge Iowa report describes the death of Jerry Bagley a Duncombe farmer whose team and buggy were crushed on the Illinois Central right of way. The piece argues strong against the saloon system and calls for action to banish it. It notes the Sioux City Journal predicting continued corn harvest results despite frost.
A weather forecaster predicts a prolonged cold season, drawing sharp reactions from readers. The piece also notes golfers facing rough conditions during yesterday’s round and mentions nearing the grand final after the last preliminary handicap. Debate grows over Judge Wade’s stance on the Kansas City platform, with stalwart Democrats seeking clarification.
The season starts in Iowa City with 5 S. U. S. facing State Normal in a muddy opening. Players show resilience despite rain as officials plan to proceed. The fresh uniforms risk wear in the first game.
The piece argues William Hoff man’s countywide majority boosts Muscatine influence in Washington. Supporters say Hoff man will zealously defend district interests and channel strong court energy into a broader representation for Iowa's Second district.
A humorous wedding moment unfolds as the clergyman asks the traditional question and the groom laughs that it is too early to tell, requesting several weeks to decide. The exchange captures light newspaper whimsy and domestic timing in a rowdy, conversational style.
A Muscatine man describes severe back pain after years of trouble and war impact. His wife bought Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercarp's drug store. after use, pain ceased and he remained free of the distress. The ad notes Doan's as the recommended remedy with Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents.
Washington observers foresee possible pension reforms as Civil War veterans gather in the capital. The G A R leaders push for influence while some call for strict limits on pensions and widow benefits. Commissioner Evans’s policy faces opposition though many veterans urge fair retrenchment and a cap on pensions for those not strictly entitled. The bureau reports nearly one million pensioners expected next year, with detailed state and totals showing broad costs and aging rolls.
Mrs. D F Dowd of Nephi Utah credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with reversing her years of female weakness from age sixteen. She describes cold related illness palpitations and fatigue and says two boxes began her recovery and more cured her. The pills are sold 50 cents a box or six for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Republicans of the First ward will meet at the Excelsior hose house on Monday evening October 6 at 8 oclock to select 18 delegates for the township convention on October 10 and to transact other business. Wm Van Zyl Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Second Ward will meet at City Hall on Monday evening October 6 at 8 o'clock to select 20 delegates to the Republican township convention on October 10 and to transact other business as needed. Chas. P. Hanley.
The Republicans of the Third Ward will meet at the Rescue Hose House on Monday evening October 6 at 8 o'clock to select 22 delegates for the county township convention on October 10 and to transact other business as needed. Luther M. Woods.
The Republicans of the Fourth ward will meet at the Relief Hose House to nominate 19 delegates to the Republican town meeting led by Frank Fisher.
Luxuriously furnished vestibule sleeping parlor cars and day coaches. Dining cars a la carte service. Stop-over allowed at Niagara Falls on all through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
The writer describes a San Francisco visit including a Chinese orchestra, opium dens avoided with a guide, shopping at large stores, Andrews Diamond Palace with mirror ceilings and gems, Golden Gate Park highlights, children on goat carts and burros, the conservatory and apiary, a museum on the second floor with wildlife displays, and a wish to live there. ends with a hopeful note to Mr. Mahin for editorial prosperity.
The column sketches light dialogue between Mrs Homer and Mrs Nextdoor in Chicago with talk of gowns. In Boston and Philadelphia, snippets touch on manners and a widow’s divorce, hinting at social mores, suits, and platonic friendship amid waiting court action.
The New York Weekly notes a family quarrel where Mr. Gumpss argues the boy must marry to mature, while Mrs. Gumpss counters he should stop banging around the house.
Society circles record Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convoking first Friday monthly. G A Riemeke and Geo C Winn, secretaries. Molay Commandery No 1 K T holds regular conclave Wednesday after meetings. Geo B Jackson FR C H McCoy recorder. Muscatine Tent No 9 meets Tuesdays in Maccabee Hall. J W Hahn recorder.
Fraternal notices list several groups with meeting times at St K of P hall G A R hall and Woodman hall including Rathbone Sisters ELFPCTA chapter 92 M E C M W O A Muscatine Camp and Iowa Legion of Honor Argus Lodge 17 Major Johns Circle Ladies of G A R and responsible officers announce regular meetings schedules and officers names for the week and month ahead with visitors invited and notices posted for members and affiliates.
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