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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
4
The firm of Young and Ewer Painters has dissolved their partnership. Mr. Young will continue in business at A. F. Whisler's general repair shop, 211 West Second Street, operating as Monroe Young in a workmanlike manner.
Republican leaders in Muscatine mobilize for a Friday rally, with a 5000 seat tent in the city. Dolliver and Rumple will speak as unity drives a large parade including Fruitland Orono Moscow Wapsie Sweetland Lake Lettsville Drury and NL townships and city wards. A Rough Rider parade and possible Iowa City club participation mark a record political event.
Chairman McKee announces free campaign literature and uniforms for Rough Riders and marching clubs. A large parade is anticipated with tents at Third and the Avenue. Ward clubs meet at K P Hall to plan to expand membership for the Dolliver parade. Senator Titus attacks the Democrats and ice trust while James TeWinkle praises McKinley policy. Lithographs of McKinley Roosevelt and Rumple window pictures available at the McKee office.
The dead train robber shot near Council Bluffs is identified as Albert H. Poone of Topeka Kansas by Mr and Mrs L Nay of South St Joseph who say they have known him for twenty years Burlington railway commends Express Messenger Baxter of Kansas City for his courage in stopping the holdup and shoots and kills one robber a $500 draft accompanies the letter Adams Express may reward Baxter who was employed by the company The closing line notes a woman may dream of a wealthy husband.
Elizabeth Harlan D D a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri treats women and children without drugs. Established December 1899 in Muscatine Iowa the osteopathy method is described as scientific with many cures after other methods failed. Office and infirmary 212 Linn St Muscatine Iowa.
The piece rebuts a Democratic list of price increases for farm inputs, arguing that farmers now buy more with their produce than four years ago. It cites Bradstreet data showing prices higher since 1896, notes general wage and commodity rises, and contrasts with declines in some staple goods.
Excerpts from Leland Rankin and W. A. Hemphill reflect southern editorials on Bryanism and expansion. The Nashville Banner Atlanta Constitution editors say 16 to 1 was populism concession and imperialism is a campaign cry. They note southern support for expansion and Philippines retention as profitable for the region.
The piece argues democracy fears a large standing army, citing 65 000 U.S. soldiers. It compares Switzerland with 148 000 in service and 361 000 in reserve, noting the United States has the smallest ratio of soldiers to population.
Kansas state banks held 16 190 789 dollars and 18 cents in December 1895 and 33 505 101 dollars in June 1899. Under the McKinley administration the state has paid its debts and has money to lend.
William Farrow, engineer at the Price and Wilkinson mill in Pana Illinois, a Republican by party but a Bryan supporter for personal reasons, recalls a maturing tale. He recounts a dinner after William Jennings Bryan's birth where he offered to name the baby William and pledged to buy the baby trousers if Bryan wins the presidency.
Titus and Jackson advertise a good house with 24 acres in the suburbs for sale. Owner may trade for inside property. Trade terms not specified.
A Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday morning steamer trip on the Young offers a 60 mile ride to Rock Island and on to Black Hawk Tower now open with enhanced attractions. Tower parties of ten or more receive free round trip tickets. Basket dinners are well accommodated. The Young departs at 6 30 a m and returns to Muscatine by 7 45 p m. Inquiries to Wm G Block, agent.
Advertises travel services from all stations via New York with steamship connections. Promotes booking through Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway agents at Union Junction and G. Farmer A. G. P. & T. A. office.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific offers $12 fares to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and $14 to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. J W Weidlein emigration agent.
If you are out in a driving storm, don’t attempt to hold the rains. Drivers are urged to seek shelter, reduce speed, and avoid flooded roads as storms lash the region. Public safety officials emphasize caution and patience until the weather passes.
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