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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1900
Page
3
W B Martin of Adair County is listed as a candidate for the office of Secretary of State. Voters are asked to review nomination details and official filing notices issued by the county clerk and state election authorities.
The document lists nine congressional districts with the elected representatives. First District Thomas Hedge of Burlington leads, followed by Second J N W Rumple Marengo, Third David B Henderson Dubuque, Fourth Gilbert N Haugen Northwood, Fifth Robert G Cousins Tipton, Sixth John F Lacey Oskaloosa, Seventh John A T Hull Des Moines, Eighth Wm P Hepburn Clarinda, Ninth Walter L Smith Council Bluffs, and Eleventh Lot Thomas Storm Lake.
Electors at Large include JOHN N BALDWIN for Pottawattamie County OLE ROE for Johnson County J N W Rumple for Iowa County Candidates for Congress Second District J N Noble for Goshen Township For Auditor CHARLES RICHMAN for Muscatine For Clerk Co H Reelink For Recorder E P Ingham of Wilton For Attorney D D Webster of Fruitland For Supervisor H S Howe and F W Eversmeyer For Constables John Richley and Wm Schoenig For Clerk J E Coe For Assessor David Vanatta For Trustee Wm Van Zyl.
Notice from Muscatine Iowa about daily and semi weekly newspaper delivery rates. Rates shown include daily per year delivered by carrier and weekly collection and semi weekly Tuesdays and Saturdays paid in advance. Remittances by draft express or money order payable to Journal Printing Co Muscatine Iowa.
The Socialist Democrat group attacks the Vollmer nomination as a bunco by gold Democrats in Scott county. They urge Bryan Democrats to back Charles L. Brecken of Muscatine, portraying Vollmer as unreliable on free silver and likely to ally with Republicans, urging reform and support for Brecken.
Thomas D. Foster, a Democrat and head of a major packing house in Ottumwa, Iowa, wrote a letter dated October 17 1900 to the Courier reacting to a previous communication about the 1896 presidential campaign and its aftermath. The letter addresses support and opposition signals amid the political discourse.
The Morrell company warns that adopting a silver basis with 16 to 1 coinage could materially reduce business volume. The Courier calls the letter explosive to the Bryan faction and predicts Democratic losses in Wapello and effects on Ottumwa and Muscatine industries.
A collection of editorials criticizes Hedrick with two saloons and many empty houses in Iowa towns. Muscatine is praised as a button town with tomato soup honors from Paris. Bryan’s New York reception is lampooned as costly and overly cordial, contrasting western and eastern tones.
Mason City secures home for orphans of Odd Fellows and Davenport wins 48th annual Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons convocation to be held in October 1901. James N. Wilson seeks divorce from Nellie Wilson over undisclosed prior marriage. University faculty show mixed political prefs among instructors. most favor McKinley, some Bryan, a few Woolley, and one favors Vollmer for Congress.
A family query becomes a dessert prompt to try Jell-O. Quick preparation in two minutes with no baking, just hot water to set. Available flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers.
Fremont Republicans who voted for Fremont and expect to back McKinley are asked to leave name and address with J. W. McKee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. Chairman Co. Cen. Com.
A historical visit describes Toolsboro Louisa county as a once thriving river town opposite New Boston Ill. It notes two large mounds on the site containing copper and stone artifacts and human remains from a prehistoric culture. One mound has been opened revealing bones and carved pipe art. The other mound remains unopened. The piece highlights views of Muscatine and St Marys Church lights from Toolsboro, about 22 miles away.
Campaign gatherings listed across Muscatine county towns with speakers including John Herriott J L Giesler A B Cummins J N Baldwin J N W Rumple W L Roach and Jacob Hauck. Ward meetings plan weekly club sessions at K P dance hall and Stewart's Hall with dates in October.
The Iowa Republican convention adopts platform declaring four year vindication of prior policies and continued support for McKinley. It condemns monetary debasement, calls for stable public credit, self government for new states, anti trust protections, and praise for Congress and Speaker Henderson. A herbal remedy claim about Beggs Hair is noted as a non sequitur.
An advertisement touts Jell O as a new dessert enjoyed by the whole family. It promotes four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and notes availability at grocers for 0c. Try it today.
A reflective aphorism compares knowing wisdom rules to a farmer who tills but never sows. It warns that knowledge without living practice yields no fruit or growth. The message stresses integrity between belief and conduct.
The phrase notes that sleep is granted by God to the bad so the good may be undisturbed, implying a moral balance. It presents a religious observation without naming people or events.
In Mexico Missouri an unusual epitaph is ordered for a monument reading to the memory of B B Norris who died in April urging readers to cast votes for William Jennings Bryan. A major express robbery reports a sealed pouch with 7000 dollars missing en route from St Paul to the American Express. Methodism worldwide shows ministers 44569 lay preachers 133424 members 7282146 and 270051 Sunday schools.
The Ottumwa Courier notes merchants miss by delaying ads until cold weather. People think of buying winter clothing and home goods now, so timely promotion is crucial. Big stores publicize fall stock early, and smaller shops can learn by emulating this competitive push to draw customers.
An advertisement asserts dandruff and hair loss stem from poor circulation. It promotes Beggs Hair Re newer as a universal cure that restores circulation and nourishes the scalp, claiming hair will grow even on bald heads.
A maxim advises prudence in utterance, urging restraint and measured words. Wisdom lies in speaking less than one knows, guarding thought, reputation, and truth through careful communication.
Muscatine resident John A. St. Clair describes severe kidney pains and irregular kidney action from backache. He praises Dean's Kidney Pills, bought at Havercamp's drug store, as directly acting on the kidneys and claims a full recovery. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milling Co., Buffalo, N Y, agents. Remember the name.
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