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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
11
Per order of the township central committee a convention call is issued. The message appears in a terse notice seeking ratification or action from local party members.
The New York Sun mocks Iowa politics by tracing Republican platforms from 1879 to 1894. It notes proposals on tariff revision, rail regulation, temperance, and silver coinage, highlighting shifts and votes that shaped Iowa’s national stance.
The article notes Iowa Republicans consistently supported protection and sound money, contrasting with national debates on free silver. It cites Cedar Rapids 1901 and Des Moines 1902 conventions demanding tariff modification to curb monopoly shelter, while the Journal claims no part in political wobbling.
Sioux City Journal condemns Judge Wade as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Second district. It argues that judges should stay out of partisan politics and refrain from seeking political office while serving, citing constitutional spirit and state law. Public sentiment should oppose judicial candidacies beyond their judicial terms.
Henry Clews lauds Secretary Shaw for saving the money market from panic. The Sioux City Journal notes Clews talks business, not politics, and praises Shaw's courage, alertness, and sound judgment in crisis times.
The Cedar Rapids Republican recalls Mrs Geayy of Burlington as a keen judge of character and public opinion who stayed alert until her death. She once told the writer that the president’s strenuosity impetuosity sinuosity and velocity form a four in hand likely to clear the public highway of cobwebs.
A cogent critique notes that constant fault finding erodes trust as the public sees through blame without praise. The piece argues constructive evaluation yields credibility, while perpetual negativity renders commentary hollow and ineffective.
Sidelights note the pleasant golf weather and a township ticket unchanged from last year. William Hoffman is scheduled to argue tonight and the farmer anticipates dry weather despite rain and mud.
The congressional committee chairman says his party will stick with the Kansas City platform until the next national convention. The three campaigners are implied to conspire in Washington to humor voters, suggesting a shared tactic.
The Iowa Citizen’s splen did paper from the Iowa League of Municipalities meeting in Iowa City highlights many half tone mayor and city official portraits. It credits substantial prior work and includes a photo of Mayor McNutt of Muscatine among the representations.
Democratic party workers recall past sacrifices and opt not to assist a faction in gaining permanent control. Many express willingness to withhold support and resist the faction’s leadership in Iowa City.
Hints describe a circular petticoat with a single back seam and left side placket. It suits stout figures by avoiding folds and fits smoothly over hips. Patterns recommend cambric or other skirting materials with embroidery fringe and center back seam.
A quote from Mahin's Magazine in October notes that a man who chops wood for a living receives only the minimum wage, highlighting labor pay concerns of the era.
Candidate Hoffman will address audiences in Lone Tree on Tuesday October 14 and in Marengo on Wednesday October 15 presenting a republicanism through and through.
The piece argues Muscatine has a rare chance to elect a congressman, contending such opportunities come rarely and, once missed, may not return for a long time.
The era is described as one of Republican harmony and confidence as they discuss politics with satisfaction. The piece notes that prosperity is shared and that Republicans claimed foresight about favorable times predicted during past Democratic eras.
The letter discusses the Second district banner goal, noting Dubuque held it last year and Muscatine routinely performs well for the party. It explains the banner goes to the county with the greatest gain over two years, signaling strategic competition across counties.
Three candidates Boies Wade and Craig headline a race across the river districts with distinct platforms as voters prepare for the upcoming election. The trio campaigns on varied approaches to local issues and governance.
A Muscatine reader attests to relief from gravel, rheumatism, backache, and dropsy after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's. She notes reduced swelling and eased pains, praises the remedy's effect on kidney secretions, and urges readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, NY as sole U S agents.
Advertises free trial bottles and pamphlets of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy through the Rondout New York corporation. Claims 91 percent benefit from trials, with cures for kidney liver bladder and other woman’s ailments. Promotes laxative effect and lists prices 50 cent size and $1.00 large bottle, six for $5.00.
The Muscatine city council accepted and approved Korneman and Kemper contracts for storm sewer work on Oak street and Sixth street. The agreements bind Korneman & Kemper and W C Richards for 400 dollars and Korneman & Kemper for 1725 dollars, with conditions to complete sewer construction and indemnify the city. Additional motions directed street work and repairs citywide, and Neidig avenue grade ordinance readings advanced through three readings.
Henderson Grimett of Logan county West Virginia suffered partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he was nearly cured. The liniment is also promoted for rheumatism sprains and bruises and is sold by all druggists.
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