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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1900
Page
4
The firm of Young and Ewer has dissolved their partnership. Monroe Young will continue in business at A. F. Whisler's general repair shop, 211 West Second Street, handling all work in a workmanlike manner.
Fragmentary text indicates the Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon and arrives in New York by afternoon, with mention of a dining car and a la carte service aboard the train.
River gauge hits 9.1 as cabins crowd the wharf with boats like Star and Arctic active on dredging and passenger runs. Ravenna, Mountain Belle, and other craft land rafts for Kaiser Lumber, while officials plan fall work amid economic and political musings by Chas. L. Breckon on capitalism and socialism.
Charles L. Breckon rebuts a Journal interview, denying covert GOP support and asserting Socialists oppose both major parties. He argues surpluses and panics arise from capitalist greed, labor’s shrinking share, and warns that Democratic victory in 1900 would soon yield Republican gains in 1904.
A pleasant day trip by steamer Young to Rock Island then electric cars to Black Hawk Tower now open with added attractions. Tower parties of ten or more from Rock Island receive free tickets for round trip travel. Steamer Young departs Muscatine at 6 30 a m and returns by 7 45 p m on Sundays Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. For details contact agent Wm G Block.
The piece argues against party deceit and urges voters to see through party claims. It frames socialism as focused on legislative offices and urges informing the enslaved masses about a path from darkness to freedom and equal opportunity. It stresses nonpartisan local service and competence over party lines.
The piece contrasts U S labor wages under free silver with Mexican wages, citing El Paso mayoral history and comparing day labor costs for items like bacon sugar and molasses. It argues Mexican workers live on small daily sums, predicting distress for the home market and alignment of farmers with the McKinley administration due to wage dynamics.
The Chicago Rock Island and 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. V. Weierin emigrant agent.
James S Evans of Chicago declines joining the Southern Democratic club forming in Chicago. He cites loyalty to true democracy and opposition to Bryan era policies, pledging to vote for William McKinley if no Democratic nominee runs. He laments disfranchisement in southern states and condemns imperialism and Bryan’s stance.
The B C R and N Railway offers reduced excursion tickets for the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly of Iowa at Keokuk Iowa from October 16 to 19. Contact Cedar Rapids Route agents for rates and train times.
The Rock Island offers popular excursion trips to western and southwestern points on October 16. For details visit the passenger depot or call telephone number 87.
Promoters tout a Rock Island trip to Kansas on October 16 inviting farmers to ride in autos at very low rates. The piece charms readers with a folksy sales pitch urging turnout for the popular outing.
Businesses offer a coupon ballot with each 2 cent cash purchase. ballots go to Jerry Carl at Vienna Bakery and must be deposited within one week of date. largest vote by Nov 1 1900 wins the piano. standings show Church groups and local organizations competing for votes.
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