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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
3
A nostalgic appeal urges working voters to support Republican policies, arguing 1896 changes brought growth and jobs. It questions the need for new remedies and warns that losing the vote could endanger continued prosperity and easy employment next Tuesday.
The Muscatine island levee section seeks federal repair and oversight. Hoff man has worked with island parties to push Congress for action and would bring experience to secure safeguards against river encroachment and floods.
The Republicans present as candidates two experienced lawyers F. W. Eversmeyer and H. S. Howe for the justice of the peace position. Their legal knowledge is highlighted as a major asset for the office.
A governor faces early skepticism but as enthusiasm to republican ideals rises, the public pays attention to the message rather than the delivery. The shift signals growing support for policy ideas and leadership direction.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues the second district, long Republican, should elect Hoffman to congress. It recalls prior Republicans Curtis Lane and Rumple delivering practical gains, contrasts with Wade, and cautions voters against a Democratic representative in 1902.
Wade speaks to Muscatine voters arguing Republicans failed to curb trusts. He cites federal actions against the railway merger in St Paul and beef trust cases, and promotes electing a Democratic Congress to back the Knox proposal with Roosevelt. The piece frames Wade as urging a party shift.
A collection of campaign reminders urging voters in Iowa to support Republicans. Messages claim a strong Republican delegation will aid President Roosevelt and oppose Democratic plans. They warn against Democratic control, tout economic gains under current policies, and promote party platforms and ally statements.
The article argues a shift from coal to water power will create future industrial hubs. It highlights Muscatine and the upper Mississippi valley as pivotal, noting a Moscow canal or other water power could boost activity. It ties Republican policy to fostering growth of factories and regional benefits when locations move for power.
The article urges replacing heavy meat with grains vegetables and dairy for most people especially office workers. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe daily aid improving digestion appetite and energy after meals.
A pasted circular argues that voting Democratic wastes influence, depicting a father instructing his son on party reform. It claims Democratic platforms vary by state, opposing child labor in New York while endorsing it in North Carolina, and criticizes Bryan’s stance as vacillating and self serving.
A Muscatine man complains his name appears on diverse documents he may not have signed. He says he did not know what he was signing or that his name was signed without his knowledge. He is trying to locate himself while his signature endorsing Hoffman remains on file. Readers may verify at the office.
The article explains the judicial ticket appears in a single nonpartisan column and outlines how voters should mark their ballots. It notes that to vote for those candidates a voter marks the squares on the ticket and leaves the circle unmarked.
The speaker cites Mr Chamberlain stating the rule of reciprocity in social dealings. He notes the idea that one should treat others as they have treated you, highlighting practical ethics in daily conduct.
The Iowa Central railway offers homeseeker excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903. Fare is one fare plus 2.00 for round trip, limit 21 days from sale date. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts G F P T A Minneapolis Minn.
A political appeal urges voters to back the Republican ticket citing free trade, rural mail service advances, and Roosevelt urging Republicans to vote. It contrasts Democrats as quiet workers and warns of slanders by a Chicago paper while praising the Tippecanoe banner and Republican gains.
Hazleton reports that following Mitchells advice the strike at Went and Con Cox Bros. Geo Markle Pardee and Co. collieries will continue. Fourteen mines and seven thousand workers are affected as the unions demand withdrawal of objectionable agreements.
A member of Archbishop Ireland's unofficial household confirms in St Paul that Ireland will succeed the late Archbishop Feehan. The Congregation for the Propaganda in Rome is to decide in December, and the report is considered settled by those close to Ireland though he wished to stay.
The ladies of the German Congregational church held an indoor social at Mrs. Henry Schaefer's home. Entertainment included a graphophone and piano by Miss Helen Schaefer. Over 100 attendees enjoyed ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee, with proceeds benefiting the church group.
Mrs. Frank Drish hosted a small afternoon party for Esther Drishs fifth birthday at their Cedar and Sixth streets home. Guests included Clare Downer Clara Schroeder Lulu Powers Viola Wickey Margaret Venner Ralph Fuller John Wickey Clifford Downer. Refreshments were served and accolades given for Esther as hostess and celebrant.
The wedding occurred at high noon on Wednesday October 29 at the bride’s mother Mrs Walsinger home in Columbus Junction. Rev Harry Druse officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Harry Waltman and bridesmaids Roda and Rosa Hersom. Bessie Hartman played the wedding march and a wedding feast followed.
A Wednesday evening party at the Thauren residence on Lucas Grove Road celebrated James Fitzgerald. Several invited guests attended including Cord Martin Emma Bielefeld Gertrude Korte Stella Williams Nellie Fuller Hanna Berch Minnie Noll Clara Fleitz Gertrude Berch Minnie Van Gent Clara Knopp Katie Schaefer Anna Noll and other young people enjoyed the event.
Mrs Gussie Mall hosted a pleasant Wednesday afternoon program for The Willing Workers of Banner Lodge from 2 to 5. Members reported much good work accomplished and enjoyed delicious refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs G A Riemcke's home.
Wapello Iowa Oct 31 a large safe in the county auditor's office won t open as the combination was accidentally thrown off Wednesday night and the lock seems defective. The safe holds current auditor books and a delay in posting is aggravating. An expert may be sent for.
Mrs Albert Watson of Salt Lake City is visiting relatives in West Liberty. Fred Franklin and Martha Sleator married in Tipton last Tuesday, and will reside there. A ten pound boy was born to Alfred and Mrs Marolf east of town last Saturday. John M Gibson returns from Kansas to visit family. An obituary note for J L Brook contained errors about survivors and affiliations. Rev Geo Furniss officiated Lant Kimberly's funeral near West Liberty Cedar County.
Remains were brought to Oak Ridge cemetery for interment. Fifty to sixty vehicles led the procession. Mrs. Geo. F. Sheldon hosted a Thursday reception for the ladies of the W. R. C. with red white and blue decorations, bouquets, ice cream cake and lemon sherbet. Souvenirs of tiny flags were given to guests. Over fifty attendees included former Aid Society members who aided soldiers in the Civil War.
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