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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
3
Republican State Ticket slate listed with county races
Secretary of State W. B. Martin. Adair County Auditor B. F. Carroll. Davis County Treasurer G. S. Gilbertson. Winnebago County Supreme Judge short term C. A. Bishop. Polk County Railroad Commissioner E. A. Dawson. Bremer County removed
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W. B. Martin
Adair County
Auditor of State
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
G. S. Gilbertson
Winnebago County
C. A. Bishop
Polk County
E. A Dawson
Bremer County
Republican Co convention to nominate county officers at Muscatine Court House
Delegates from Muscatine County townships and wards meet September 13 1902 at 11 am in Muscatine Court House to nominate auditors clerks recorders attorneys two supervisors and set representation by votes for Cummins 1901 election. Committees will call caucuses per order of J C Coster chair and Chas P Hanley secretary.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Court House
A. B. Cummins
Bloomington
Cetat
Nkak
Goshen Lake
Montpelier
Moscow
Cisceecss
WRATO
Republican County Central Committee
Egg Trust Crushed by Unfavorable Market Timing
The piece mocks a Chicago egg-packing clique that tried to corner the market last spring. A cool season left eggs plentiful, spoiling their plan for huge profits as the market turns against the growers. The hungrily stored stock pressures the packers to dip into reserves to cover losses.
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Chicago
Clique
Hen proves versatile friend to man in meat and egg roles
The text notes the hen serves as a friend to humans through diverse roles. It highlights broiler use fricasse preparation and egg production as key contributions. The overall tone reflects practical value of poultry in daily life.
Roosevelt on trusts pledges national oversight and publicity
President Roosevelt argues for strong federal control over interstate corporations, urging publicity of big firms and using Sherman act power to curb evils. He asserts Republicans lead the trust issue, with Democrats receiving no aid this year.
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Roosevelt
Providence
Hoffman as fighter eyes 1902 run after 61 5
Iowa City Citizen notes Hoffman once in 61 5 and set for 1902 race. The Sioux City Journal reports the Eleventh district democrats abandoned silver for Zink as the congressional nominee.
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Iowa City
Hoffman
Sioux City Journal
Zink
Scott County Democrats Resolve in County Conventions
Davenport Republican notes that Scott County Democrats resolve their county conventions and surrender in their state conventions, highlighting party alignment and strategy within local and state processes.
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Davenport
Scott County
Post Office Visit Spurs Sack for Farmer This Season
The columnist notes the farmer must carry a sack to the post office this season as political literature pours in from friends. The scene captures rural life and civic activity amid campaign mail.
Seaton builds foothold in Cedar county press scene
Muscatine friends of C. A. Seaton celebrate his newspaper career moves. Former owner of a local job printing office, he rose to publish the Clarence Sun, and has started a new paper at Lowden on the Northwestern line, with both ventures proving successful.
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Muscatine
C. A. Seaton
Cedar County
Clarence Sun
Lowden
Clarence
Northwestern
Muscatine Shooters Eye St Louis Target World Title
Muscatine trap shooters prepare for a major tournament at the St Louis exposition. The event centers on an inanimate target world championship with local competitors aiming to shine on a national stage.
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Muscatine
St. Louis Exposition
Morrell packing house opposes union image in Ot tumwa
The Morrell packing house of Ot tumwa declares in a circular to employees it will not join any union or society of standing and will employ non union men. It says it will protect non union workers from union interference and will not discharge employees for union activity unless reasons are deemed good.
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Morrell Packing House
Ottumwa
Hender son Campaign Moves From District to Nation
Speaker Hender son plans extensive travel beyond his district with mostly Republican talking points on prosperity. He aims to win a large majority backing his return to Washington and election as speaker of the house.
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Henderson
Labor Day Reflections On Unity And Organization
Union labor emphasizes Labor Day as a time to honor wage earners and recognize the value of organized labor. The piece advocates harmony between organized workers and capital, suggesting cooperation rather than conflict benefits American life and economic stability.
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America
Letts minister weighs Mormon question in current issue
A contribution from Rev. T. S. Pool of Letts discusses the Mormon problem, calling the American people apathetic and labeling themselves as lacking vigor in facing the issue. He is described as a vigorous writer and attentive student of contemporary concerns.
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T. S. Pool
Letts
Pool
Democrats Set For Factional Fight At Des Moines Convention
Muscatine and state leaders clash over reaffirming the Kansas City platform with C. A. Walsh directing the effort. Muscatine Democrats oppose silver as an issue amid a forthcoming Second district congressional election. A gold delegation is planned to attend, risking renewed disorder and division among factions.
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Muscatine County
Des Moines
C. A. Walsh
Kansas City
Muscatine
How Shall We Solve One Mormon Question
The author argues the United States must ban polygamy in Mormonism, criticizes Utah’s lax enforcement, cites 1862 federal anti polygamy law and Governor Harding, and suggests amending the national constitution as the ultimate solution. T. S. Pool Letts, Iowa.
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United States
Congress
Utah
Great West
Mormon Church
Brigham H. Roberts
Lincoln
Harding
Indiana
Brigham Young
John Taylor
West
T. S. Pool
Jubilee claim on Muscatine Journal editor disputed
The Washington Democrat argues Mahin has only 38 years as editor, while his autobiography shows early ties to the Bloomingto n Herald beginning November 1, 1847, and over a year of editorial work before becoming editor. The piece defends a long association and ridicules the Democrat’s stance.
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Washington Democrat
Mahin
Muscatine Journal
Ohio
Democrat
Bloomington Herald
Journal
Chicago man asks for higher taxes on personal property
Stanley McCormick appeared before the board of review protesting a low valuation. He argued for a $475,000 tax on his personal property after being absent during assessment. The board granted his request, noting the raise to tax.
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Chicago
Board of Review
Stanley McCormick
Wanted Iowa farmer injured by tariff or trust
The Indianola Herald seeks a resident of Iowa who has personally suffered injury from a protective tariff or the formation and operation of a trust. The paper advertises in good faith to obtain facts from such a farmer.
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Indianola Herald
Iowa
Iowa Anti Saloon League Convention 1902 Des Moines Sept 16 17
The annual convention of The Iowa Anti Saloon League will be held at the First Baptist church in Des Moines on September 16 and 17. Delegates are allotted by organization with rates on railroads, under L S Coffin president and Matt R Sawyers secretary, meetings open to all allied churches and temperance societies.
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Iowa Anti-Saloon League
First Baptist Church
Des Moines
L. S. Coffin
Matt R. Sawyers
Reduced Rail Rates For Harvest Laborers
The Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced one way tickets to Minnesota and North and South Dakota for harvest hands and laborers through August 19. Check with local ticket agents for specifics and buy dates.
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Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs Sparacus Pills Cure
An ad promises kidney cures with Sparacus Pills from Kennedy Co in Chicago or New York. It offers free samples and targets readers seeking relief from kidney ills. The copy uses sensational language and urges trial of the remedy.
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Hobbs
Add
Sierung Kennedy Co
Chicago
Campaign: To Be Pushed by Leaders in 1902 Campaign
Washington dispatch details a sweeping Republican campaign plan led by national and state committees. It lists campaign literature distribution totals, key speakers like Gallinger Shaw Henderson Cannon Hepburn and Hanna, and training of a large speakers bureau. It notes friction over tariff revision reporting and mentions coal strike impacts on the navy contracts.
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Harold J. Mahin
Washington, D. C
Congressional Committee
New York
Washington
Congress
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Representative Hopkins
Illinois
William E. Mason
United States Senate
Cannon
Navy
Department
Costume description of Shepard’s checked chev iot ensemble
The skirt of Shepard's checked chev iot is worn with close fitting body coats in dark blue or black matching the check. The fabric features black and white braiding with radiating tucks, each edged with a black piping and stitched with black Corticelli silk to twelve inches from the edge where it fans. The accompanying close fitting Eton coat is made of black cloth.
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Shepard
Eton
Velvet faced coat with moire revers and braid trim
A description notes a velvet faced coat featuring a white moire revers and a single row of fancy braid trim. The garment emphasizes a notable collar and refined decorative details.
Republicans of Goshen Caucus at Woodman Hall
The republicans of Goshen township meet at Woodman hall in Atalis sa Saturday evening September 6 to select delegates for the county convention September 13 and to nominate two justices of the peace two constables and one trustee plus other caucus business. Cc. C. Croxen Com.
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Cc. C. Croxen
Com
Sweetland Republicans to elect delegates at Mt Grove Sept 6
The republicans of Sweetland township are called to meet at the Mt Grove school house on Saturday September 6 at 7 39 PM to elect six delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket. J H Van Camp Com.
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Sweetland Township
Mt. Grove
J. H. van Camp
Educate Your Bowels With Cuscareta
An old style patent remedy ad promotes Cuscareta for constipation relief. It claims Candy Cathartic cures constipation forever and offers a money back refund if it fails. Prices listed are 20c and 25c.
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C.C.C
Education and Marriage Tensions Highlighted at Dinner
A Brooklyn Eagle piece notes a mother scolding a girl for lagging in school. Guests discuss how broader female education is linked to more single women, prompting the girl to accuse her mother of not loving her and wanting to keep her from marriage.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Mabel
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