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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1900
Page
4
Wanted light housework and a single keeper needed
Several classified ads request helpers and staff. A woman seeks light housework at 519 East 7th Street. An experienced house keeper with a four member family is wanted via Box 41 Nichols Iowa. A canvasser for Tested Seeds and Nursery Products is offered by Herrick Seed Co Rochester New York. A tailoring department seeks 50 men at Makey's Model Clothing Muscatine tailors. A travelable lady position offers $50 monthly plus expenses. An established mercantile house in New Haven seeks a branch manager with $800 stake and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Iowa
Herrick Seed Co
Rochester, N. Y
Makey
Model Clothing House
Muscatine Tailors
New Haven
Conn
Run in the Family
A fragment suggests a debate over inherited traits and blame within a family. The dialogue hints at moral judgment tied to genetics and environmental factors, with a cryptic exchange on responsibility for evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Mone
Cage Gage
Theodore Roosevelt Publishes The Strenuous Life
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt has released a new book titled The Strenuous Life. It frames the work as a call to vigorous moral and physical effort and positions Roosevelt as a leading public figure advocating personal duty and national vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Open Letter to Candidate Vollmer in Muscatine 1900
A. W. Ricker accuses Henry Vollmer of betraying Populist allies and urges a public debate in Muscatine Iowa on October 30 1900. The letter details fusion with Democrats in 1896 supports Bryan and Hurst, claims betrayal by party leaders, and calls for an honest exchange of proofs and positions. Breckon confirms August 10 1900 nomination by Social Democrats and notes no outside payments beyond standard committee wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Democrats
People’s Party
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Democratic Party
Chas. L. Breckon
Carl 5. Evans
Frank J. Brandt
Social Democratic Party
Republican County Committee
Brecken Press Co
Muscatine County
H. M. Bartlett
Vollmer
Mark Hanna
Bryan
Ice Trust
Beer Trust
Bryan and
Hurst
A. W. Ricker
Charles L. Breckon
Congress
Social Democrats
Social Demo
Census Nears Finish as Director Plans Population Reveal
Washington Oct 30 The census bureau reports the population count is practically completed and Director plans to announce the United States total this week. The statement signals imminent release of the full census figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Ice famine grips Iowa towns amid harsh western drought
The piece notes a famine across the west with Muscatine Burlington and Washington hit hardest. It praises a local company for keeping its product within the city. Ice men warn the Iowa dealers to secure a good crop this winter to resist the New York ice trust and preserve their businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Muscatine
Burlington
Washington
Iowa
New York Ice Trust
Cleveland Offered Washington and Lee Presidency
Norfolk Va Oct 30 The post of president at Washington and Lee University Lexington once held by William L Wilson has been offered to Grover Cleveland. Cleveland has not yet decided whether to accept and has not had time to consider the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
William L. Wilson
Grover Cleveland
New Vote Called Over Water Works Bond Election
Winfield authorities announce a new election due to a technical error in the call for bonds to fund a water works system. The water works are nearly completed and construction has been underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Farm Market Brisk Trade As Corn Yields Steady
Iowa farmers gather a sizable corn crop with yields near last year’s despite variable weather. Market quotes ease for wheat while fruit and dairy prices hold firm. Reports from Orange Judd Farmer note U S corn at about 25.6 bu per acre and total production near 2.188 billion bushels, with steady demand expected through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
U. S
Muscatine Markets Grain and Looming Prices
Grain and produce markets list prices for corn oats rye and wheat with stable rates. Livestock and poultry include hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs with fluctuating per unit prices. Fruit and vegetables show varying per bushel peck basket and bunch prices across multiple items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Graham
Merriam to Release National Population Figures
Merriam plans to announce the country’s population with minor revisions. Alaska returns remain incomplete as do reports from American troops overseas, so several figures will be estimated while state and territory totals will be official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Alaska
Philippines
City Officials Face Pretty Predicament If Bonds Fail
The text warns that failure to approve bond issues will create a difficult situation for city officials and their plans. It cites potential financial strains, disrupted projects, and political pressure arising from a rejected bond vote.
Republicans Predict McKinley Lead Above Seventy-Five Thousand
Des Moines reports registration returns bolster GOP hopes for a larger presidential majority. Republican leaders say turnout will decide the margin, with Weaver asserting the 1896 majority will be surpassed and department heads estimating a McKinley majority over 75,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo
Weaver
McKinley
Murder over a Woman Ends in Life Term
Lorenzo Stevens convicted of the murder of Samuel Livingston after a trial in Sioux City Iowa. Livingston, 50, infatuated with Stevens daughter 20, sought marriage against parents wishes. Stevens shot him twice, then again as he lay. Trial presided by Judge Jones. audience numbered in hundreds. Stevens' family mourned loudly at verdict. In Wisconsin the Sac Mary case tied to Caledonia Minnesota disappearance solved by finding the victim's decomposed body. Parents and three sons arrested for murder after discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lorenzo Stevens
Samuel Livingston
Elk Point
S. D
Livingston
Stevens
Opera House
Jones
Sioux Falls
Wis
Peter Sac Mary
Caledonia
Minn
Sae Mary
Davenport Ice Plant Works Overtime to Supplement Supply
Davenport reports the ice making plant at Birth Street and Western Avenue operating around the clock to fill the shortage of natural ice with artificial production. The situation follows a warm spell that depleted local ice stocks and prompted the plant to run at full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Birth Street
Western Avenue
Weeks' Break-up-a-Cold Tab Lets No Cure No Pay
An advertising brief for Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold tablets offered by J. J. Havercamp as sole agent. The pitch claims no cure and no pay, with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Fremont Voters Urged to Register for McKinley Support
Fremont Republicans who backed Fremont and plan to back McKinley must leave name and address with Republican County Central Committee chair at headquarters 114 East Second Street. J. W. McKee, Chairman Co. Con. Com. The Chinese city’s best shops sell coffins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
McKinley
Republican County Central Committee
Republican
East Second Street
J. W. McKee
Co. Con. Com
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