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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
3
The Daily Journal in Muscatine proclaims circulation greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times any other daily. It details edition frequency and pricing for daily and semi weekly issues and lists staff roles and syndication ties.
Logan Payne of 935 Marquette Building Chicago and Lacoste Maxwell of 140 Nassau Street New York act as representatives in a cited matter.
The Journal lists agency locations in Kecklerville Chayka s grocery Weet Muscatine Sharrar s grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn s grocery and end of street car track for extra papers each night. Regular subscribers missed by carriers may obtain papers at these agencies.
The record names G. S. Gilbertson as Treasurer of State and E. A. Dawson as Railroad Commissioner for Winnebago and Bremer counties respectively.
Fragmentary ballot text lists candidates for Clerk Recorder Attorney Supervisor Assessor Justice Peace and Constable with multiple names and marks, indicating a historical voter slate.
William Hoffman with stops in Iowa City Maquoketa Muscatine and Dur an Durant Nichols and others schedule for October includes Governor Cummins and Secretary Shaw in Iowa City Oct 30 evening. Lafe Young Julius Lischer and Charles A. Clark appear in Dur an Nichols Oct 31.
Listings show meetings in Columbus Junction Washington Mediapolis Keota with speakers Leslie M Shaw Thomas Hedge and E Rominger scheduled across Oct 30 to Nov 1. Local attendance expected and venues noted.
The Republicans see protective tariffs as a practical tool aligned with trade laws rather than an unquestioned creed. They acknowledge duties may be needed this year but not later, arguing laws take time to adjust. Desirable changes may wait and be handled by Republican allies in due course.
Voters weigh a balanced economy with fair wages and thriving commerce against deficit and hard times as crucial factors shaping the upcoming decision. The issue centers on employment, wages, and overall market health affecting daily life.
Republican treasuries plan to channel their surplus into trade while Democratic treasuries work to fund ongoing expenses. The contrasting approaches reflect partisan strategies in managing state funds and budget gaps.
The piece condemns Mr. Wade as a demagogue and warns voters he uses misleading appeals to fear. It argues the claim that banks and a looming Fowler bill could control interest rates is false, citing Muscatine banks with $315,000 capital and $4,172,968 in deposits to show bankers depend on the public. Mr. Wade is accused of manipulating public opinion and credit fears to win support.
Federal court in Keokuk indicted Adams Express for selling liquor in Iowa without a federal permit. Evidence shows whisky bought in Birmingham, shipped from Dallas City, violating state law as well. Assistant DA George B. Stewart notes many express firms traffic in liquor. one local office reported 150 boxes C O D to fictitious names.
The district attorney explains a plan where whisky is shipped to towns with prohibition, stored to attract thirsty crowds, and sold to customers by simply claiming a name. He aims to test legality under indictment and seeks a fine to curb such sales in prohibition towns.
A political piece argues the Republican party has consistently supported labor by enacting labor relief measures. It cites a table showing ten labor measures enacted by Republicans far more often than Democrats, asserting Republicans have historically been the true friends of the laboring man and will continue to act for better conditions.
In the Second Iowa district voters are urged to support the Republican candidate for Congress to aid President Roosevelt in the anti trust campaign as new legislative steps may be needed.
The Davenport Times denounces Wade supporters urging voters to back him as a personal favor rather than party duty. It argues such appeals threaten prosperity by enacting Wade’s principles and warns Republicans against sacrificing prosperity to be “good fellows” in the Wade campaign.
A Muscatine laborer combing his 1893 ledgers discovered he was employed only half the time and would earn twenty percent less than the previous year for each day worked, signaling reduced hours and pay.
Gee R McDonald of Logan County West Virginia reports partial paralysis left him with one arm and side but two bottles of Chamberlain s Pain Balm restored nearly full use He notes other cures of partial paralysis and marks the liniment as a remedy for rheumatism sprains and bruises Sold by all druggists.
A rousing show of support in Muscatine honors a man who pledges to stand by the city and back President Roosevelt, signaling strong local backing amid national politics.
The question asks when Muscatine County can expect to request favors again if it fails to provide its home candidate a splendid majority.
Some Wade men claim they may place bets if the odds are five to one in favor of the Republican candidate.
The town argues its chance to elect a congressman also brings a new public building, making the opportunity crucial and irreplaceable for Muscatine. Local officials stress the dual benefit and urge strong support to secure both representational and civic gains.
Candidates for congress appeal to soldiers asking why Virginia barred 3000 veterans from the National Soldiers Home in Hampton. The issue centers on eligibility and rights of former service members and may influence campaign positions.
Sioux City Journal notes Judge Wade rhymes with free trade and laid in the shade in a Davenport Republican line. Burlington Hawk Eye adds a play on words with a spake.
Several hundred farmers in Muscatine county are satisfied with current produce prices and not planning drastic action. The steady returns appear to keep the farmers content with the market.
The farmer considers Judge Smith's advice to spend a day at the polls to secure better prices rather than labor in the corn field for a smaller crop.
The record notes that whenever a Wade man speaks of betting, many others seek him out for an easy wager, only to discover he lacks the necessary nerve or "stuff" when pressed.
The speaker Cummins is set to address an audience tonight with expectations of meaningful comments and potential policy insights.
Des Moines Capital argues some Second district voters favor Wade while ignoring that Democrats support financial experiments. A Democrat majority in Congress would end the current business boom, and the campaign is not personal though Democrats are described as voting for wild vagaries in the past.
Mr John J Havercamp of the Haver Callop Pharmacy is noted with interest in Our City. The brief mentions his role as a druggist and ties to local business.
French chemists develop a cod liver oil extract that preserves medicinal benefits while removing taste and odor. John J. Havercamp brings Vinci to America, selling a wine flavored preparation in a table wine style. Available at Havercamp's Prescription drug store.
The Des Moines Capital notes Republicans in the Second district face pressure to back Judge Wade due to social polish and oratory, versus Hoffman who emphasizes principles. It questions whether social grace or national business prosperity should guide voting in the congressional race.
The message asserts Mr. Wade can do nothing for Muscatine county if elected and warns that choosing any other candidate may delay the county’s future influence in Congress.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes Crucibal's claim to manufacture diamonds from coal. It labels him an extravagant, wasteful chap, reflecting public skepticism about the idea and his vision.
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