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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
3
William Hoffman seeks the Congressional seat for Iowa's Second District running in Muscatine County. The brief notice lists Hoffman as the candidate in the race and notes his campaign presence in the county.
Aaron C Noble Charles Richman Charles H Reesink Ed P Ingham Ed P Day M Bernick Jane appear as a county ticket lineup in a historical newspaper brief. The fragmentary item presents a slate of individuals likely seeking local office or party positions in the county.
Township ballot appears listing candidates for Assessor Par Gierk 0010 and various positions including Trustee Justice Peace Constable with names David Vanatta J E Cee J B Mark N Eversmeyer H S Howe Luther M Woods J A McCormack and Dixon in Scott.
The McCormick Harvesting Machine Co of Chicago tests a welfare officer for workers to improve comfort, health care, and morale. The program, adopted in several eastern mills, aims to reduce labor unrest by addressing employee welfare while avoiding cultural or political debates. The Chicago Tribune calls the effort a hopeful sign, praising employer attitudes over charity.
A Muscatine editorial appeals to residents to back the city’s current council and its integrity. It denounces personal attacks on public figures, calls for patience amid upkeep costs, and urges common sense to foster future development and attract capable citizens to government.
The board of supervisors refunded taxes on water works, ruling the taxes were erroneously exacted. The court found no illegality and cited code sections allowing refunds with interest and costs and indemnifying purchasers when sales were wrongful.
Roosevelt supports curbing trusts and protective ideas with Hoffman by his side. He seeks a Republican Congress, including William Hoffman, to push these policies. Voters will show support this fall by electing a GOP majority to back his courageous platform.
A dog enjoys barking at the moon as neighbors endure the noise. The moon remains unhurt, and the animal gains simple pleasure while adults show annoyance at the yelps.
A Brooklin Life exchange contemplates a young woman's court presentation, European travel, and London society, noting her noble acquaintances before the twist that she is to marry an American instead.
A busy farmyard skirmish unfolds as two men haggle over a trade. The first farmer insists on terms and a bargain, while the other refuses, demanding something extra as a boot and warns of consequences if the deal is not made. The dialogue captures frontier style bargaining and humor.
Public notice from Muscatine Iowa details election registration for Oct 23 24 1902 and Nov 1 1902 8 am to 9 pm at ward lodges with final session on Nov 4 1902. Registrants include those absent during registration and those previously registered in 1901 or March 1902 who kept residence. penalties apply for nonregistration. Mayor R S McNutt signs the notice.
The Davenport Republican criticizes Judge Wade as a partisan who would vote with his party on key issues such as free silver and tariffs. He argues Wade’s loyalty to Democrats contradicts promised labor support and questions sending a partisan to Congress. He urges electing a pro prosperity candidate who will align with the party seeking growth.
A testimonial extols Mull's Grape Tonic for constipation and health recovery, attributing nationwide trust to its German origins and claim of nasal no nausea. A Chicago report then discusses smallpox vaccination in isolation hospital, noting zero infections among vaccinated medical students from 1899 to 1902 and urging strict vaccination timing.
The article argues that advertising in reputable papers enhances business prestige while ads in yellow journals diminish trust. It stresses that readers judge ads by the paper’s moral tone and that truthful publications foster confidence and effectiveness for advertisers.
Dr Heman Spalding chief medical inspector of Chicago health department states repeated vaccination exhausts susceptibility to smallpox. He cites 3200 policemen with no smallpox in ten years and 265000 school children with vaccination on entry and after seven years, noting outbreaks only with false vaccination certificates.
The article discusses well fitted corset covers and their fit for girlish figures. It notes the importance of front gathers for bust fullness and describes fabrics such as nainsook cambric long cloth and Paris muslin. The piece highlights a plain back and gathered fronts with lace beading and ribbon finishes.
The pattern 4204 is cut in sizes for misses of 12 14 and 16 years of age. The basque portion can be seamed to the lower edge or omitted and the edge finished with beading or an underfacing as preferred. The medium size requires 1 1/2 yards 36 inch wide fabric with 2 1/2 yards edging and 3/4 yard beading.
In 1898 aboard a small Cuban gunboat a captain accuses Ensign Archie Reeves of stealing papers from the captain's desk. Reeves remains tranquil while the crew splits into factions. After a secret duel was forced, Reeves wins satisfaction and later reveals letters to a mysterious woman aboard.
Austin Minnesota resident Mrs. Maggie A Brown credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with ending a decade of nervous headache ringing ears cold extremities and back pain after traditional treatment failed. She recalls severe illness followed by relief after using the pills and urges others to try them while noting their broader claimed benefits for blood nerves and overall strength.
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