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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
3
Muscatine Paper Claims Dominant Circulation Leader
Circulation guarantees exceed all competing Muscatine papers combined and are at least triple that of any other daily newspaper in the area.
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Muscatine
Secretary of State and county officials listed
The text names state and county offices including Secretary of State W B Martin Adair County Auditor B F Carroll and Davis County Railroad Commissioner E A Dawson Bremer County with no further details.
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W. B. Martin
Adair County
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
E. A Dawson
Bremer County
Republican delegate caucus set for Muscatine County
A Republican delegate convention will be held in Muscatine Iowa on September 13 1902 at 11:00 am at the courthouse. The meeting aims to nominate candidates for county offices including Auditor Clerk Recorder Attorney and two Supervisors. Representation is based on township wards and votes for Governor Cummins in 1901.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Court House
A. B. Cummins
Bloomington
Peculiar Prayer at Clinton Republican Convention
The Tipton Conservative notes Rev William Pitner Methodist invoked May the best man be nominated and it is asking too much to ask that a saint be nominated The account says the crowd applauded while many delegates remained silent showing disapproval of the prayer amid mixed reactions at the Clinton gathering.
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Pitner
Clinton
Tipton
William E. Pitner
William Pitner
Republican Party
Fires and funerals evoke mixed praise in Muscatine recalls
A Muscatine Republican described the prayer during a public event as "like fireworks at a funeral—quite magnificent, but somewhat out of place," reflecting mixed reaction to the moment.
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Muscatine
Neckwear Named for Gen Funston Sparks Twain Jibe
Gen Funston has a necktie named in his honor and this will heighten Mark Twain's sharp choler. The playful tribute stirs literary and military circles as readers note the sartorial nod to the general.
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Gen Funston
Mark Twain
Roosevelt praised for adaptability in New England tour
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat lauds President Roosevelt for his adaptable approach to surroundings during a recent New England tour. It notes his philosophic and patriotic off-hand speeches as evidence of his public leadership.
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Roosevelt
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New England
Economic systems shelter incidental evils, says Algona paper
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican argues every good thing carries abuses and counterfeits, but the existence of misuse is not a valid argument against its use. It notes that all systems shelter some negative aspects despite their benefits.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines
Mormon leader Roberts’ wife bears twins again in Utah
A Salt Lake Tribune report via Charles F. Gurley notes one of B H Roberts’ plural wives has just given birth to twin boys, adding to earlier twin girls born in 1896. The item questions how quickly polygamous families could outnumber Gentiles in Utah.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Charles F. Gurley
Muscatine Island
B. H. Roberts
Congress
Roberts
Utah
Roosevelt speaks on national concerns during New England tour
President Roosevelt addresses questions on national issues in his New England swing but avoids urging his party to push for an immediate tariff revision. The St Louis Globe notes he will not call for quick tariff action, citing four to five months needed in Congress and broader consequences for trade and policy during and after any revision.
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Roosevelt
New England
St. Louis Globe
Democrat
Congress
Democrats accuse Iowa papers of GOP merger push
Iowa Democrats charge a Republican newspaper merger syndicate controls state media. They note the Democratic Leader has been absorbed by the Republican Register and the Creston Advertiser, the last daily Democratic paper in the Eighth district, is now owned by Republicans.
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Democrats
Iowa
Democratic Leader
Republican Register
Creston
Escape of Suspected Mob Victim in Illinois
A man described as a lucky Negro escaped an Illinois mob that had him up on a telephone pole with a noose around his neck. The rope slipped, he plummeted to the ground, and he fled into liberty before the mob recovered. He has not been seen in that locality since.
Young Republican Alvin M. Piper Leads Iowa Bureau
Alvin M. Piper, a Henry county native and Iowa Wesleyan graduate, heads the literary bureau at the Republican State Central Committee in Des Moines. He previously worked on the Register and joined the Leader merger, bringing strong ability to disseminate readable material for the party.
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Alvin M. Piper
Republican State Central Committee
Henry County
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Des Moines
Register
Leader
Republican
Labor Day Celebration Draws Large Crowd in Muscatine
The Muscatine Labor Day events drew many visitors from the surrounding region though train service kept some from Wilton West Liberty and elsewhere. The parade and afternoon program were well received and the day was described as beneficial for relaxation.
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Muscatine
Wilton
West Liberty
Western
Schwab Flouts Morgan On Car Rides For Medicine
Charles M. Schwab returns to Europe amid warnings from J Pierpont Morgan about automobile danger. Schwab ignores the caution and seeks speedier recreation, previously disgracing Morgan during a winter trip with Monte Carlo. He now claims automobile rides are for medicine.
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Charles M. Schwab
Europe
J. Pierpont Morgan
Schwab
Mr. Morgan
Monte Carlo
Morgan
Home Visitor's Excursions at Reduced Iowa Central Fare
On Sept. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 1902 round trip excursion tickets will be sold at all stations to Ohio and Indiana destinations at a steeply discounted rate. Tickets valid 30 days from sale. For details contact your local ticket agent or A. B. Cutts G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Railway
Ohio
Indiana
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Opinion tone on wealth and reform leaders
The Monticello Express criticizes rich men like John W Gates for flaunting wealth with large tips to waiters and warns that such displays fuel support for Eugene V Debs and Herr Most.
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Monticello
Questionable Political Company
Fairfield Ledger notes Louisa county Democrats at their convention endorsed part of the Republican platform from Des Moines calling for removal of duties sheltering trusts and monopolies. The plank, while arguably acceptable, places Republicans in questionable political company.
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Fairfield Ledger
Louisa County
Des Moines
Scrap All They Want In Iowa Campaign Clash
The Clarinda Herald notes ex Governor Shaw and Governor Cummins hold prominent but opposing views on the Iowa platform. It argues that with the year’s strong Republican trend such differences pose little risk to party success.
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Clarinda Herald
Shaw
Cummins
Iowa
Des Moines Accused of Graft Over Free Advertising
The Montezuma Republican reports Des Moines plans a large horse show and uses free advertising to attract crowds, accusing the city of graft. Other towns like Marshalltown Cedar Rapids What Cheer Malcom Victor and Grinnell do not sponge space, the piece claims, but Des Moines persists with advertisements.
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Des Moines
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Malcom
Victor
Grinnell
Adair Democrats Endorse Governor Cummins On Railroads And Tariff
Adair county democrats pass a resolution praising Governor Cummins for handling state railroad issues and tariff policy. They urge more public servants of his convictions to render the state Democratic in fact, not merely in name.
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Iowa City
Adair County
Cummins
Iowa
Value of land that yields corn and cornstalks explained
The piece argues a hypothetical acre producing 59 bushels of corn worth 25 dollars and 1.5 tons of cornstalks worth 6 dollars with 7 dollars labor, noting yearly variability. It concludes the land is worth about 100 dollars per acre and warns against selling for 59 or 60 dollars.
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Lenox
Bee Sting Tragedy Claims Green Bay Child
The three year old daughter of Almon H Marsh of Green Bay Lee county died within nine hours due to a bee sting. A book agent posed as a worn out minister to swindle Blackhawk county. Thomas Boggs of Council Bluffs died from a fall at his worksite. Northwestern railroad worker William Corcoran was killed by moving cars at Carroll on the 24th. A barn near Clinton burned and twelve horses perished. J B Boos sold half interest in a burglar proof safe lock for 310 000. Iowa oats were largely ruined by a storm with 70 percent in shock or stock and poor storage blamed for losses.
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Almon H. Marsh
Green Bay
Lee County
Blackhawk County
Thomas Boggs
Council Bluffs
William Corcoran
Northwestern Railroad
Carroll
Thomas Walcott
Clinton
Carroll Herald
J. B. Boos
J. M. Brown
Counselman Elevators
Iowa
Archbishop Farley Named New York Archbishop
The Right Reverend John M. Farley has been chosen as Archbishop of New York. W. K. Vanderbilt Jr is being sought by police after another automobile search. Rev Frank Crane, formerly a Chicago Methodist pastor, is referenced as a successor.
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John M. Farley
New York
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Frank Crane
Chicago
Paine's Celery Compound Promised To Restore Health
A testimonial style warning urges the use of Paine's Celery Compound for rheumatism kidney liver and digestion issues. John C. Rowan of St. Paul Minnesota credits the remedy with curing his rheumatism kidney disease and catarrh after years of pain and illness. The ad frames the product as a medical prescription from Dr. Phelps and claims it purifies blood braces nerves and rebuilds strength.
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Paine
Phelps
John C. Rowan
E. Winifred St
St. Paul
Minn
Reverend H W Thomas resigns for Worcester church
The Rev H W Thomas has resigned from the People's church to accept a Congregational post in Worcester Massachusetts. The Iowa Christian convention is set to convene in Boone on September 8. Iowa's church membership is about 60 000.
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H. W. Thomas
The
People’s Church
Worcester
Massachusetts
Iowa Christian Convention
Boone
Iowa
Steaks in Berlin Priced at 44 Cents per Pound
A note from Berlin states a good steak costs 44 cents a pound with prices up 25 percent over the past two years. The report highlights steady inflation affecting meat costs for consumers.
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Berlin
Reward to posse for Tracy capture ready to be paid
Five posse members and the informant who assisted in capturing Tracy are about to receive the reward. The payment seals the joint effort credited by authorities.
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Tracy
Lightning Strikes Baseball Pitcher in Rochester Game
A Rochester baseball pitcher was struck by lightning during a Sunday game. He was believed dead but revived soon after and continued playing, leaving spectators stunned by the quick recovery.
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Rochester
Prairie Fire Threatens Oklahoma Hay and Corn
A cigarette stub ignited dry prairie grass in Oklahoma, sparking a blaze that required hundreds of farmers to battle for hours. Much hay and growing corn were lost before firefighters contained the flames.
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Oklahoma
Illinois orchards harvest apples totaling 11500 dollars
Two orchards in Clay and Richland counties Illinois yielded apples this season with a total value of 11500 dollars occupying 126 acres.
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Illinois
Clay
Richland
Goshen Township Republican Caucus at Woodman Hall
The republicans of Goshen township will meet at Woodman hall in Atalis sa Saturday evening September 6 to select delegates for the county convention September 13 to nominate two justices of the peace two constables and one trustee and to transact other business as may come before the caucus. 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
The Republicans of Sweetland township meet at Mt Grove school house Saturday September 6 at 7 30 p m to elect six delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket J H Van Camp Commissioner notes the meeting for party organization and plebiscite.
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Sweetland Township
Mt. Grove
J. H. van Camp
Covell Announces Candidacy for Muscatine County Board
J A Covell declares his bid for the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors subject to the Republican county convention. This notice signals his candidacy and timing aligned with party proceedings.
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Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Republican County Convention
J. A. Covell
A Patient Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A letter from W S Brockman of Bagnell Missouri endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy after three years of bronchitis and sleep loss. He credits the medicine with complete relief and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
W. S. Brockman
Bagnell, Mo
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central railway offers placer tickets at very low rates to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return valid through Oct 31. The Minnesota summer resorts promise superior health and recreation with fishing and other opportunities. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
St Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Iowa Central
Iowa Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Policy and Cummins
The Iowa Republican platform reports praise for national prosperity and McKinley’s death, backing Roosevelt for president, Cuba reciprocity, and enforcement of federal laws. It commends Fifty-seventh Congress actions on taxation, Philippines civil government, isthmian canal, dairy protection, tariffs, and anti-discrimination efforts, withCummins endorsed for governor.
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Roosevelt
Iowa
Cuba
United States
Congress
Fifty-seventh Congress
Towa
Philippines
Far East
Republican Party
Republican Leader Earns Praise for Progressive Policies
The article lauds executive authority highlighting scrupulous fidelity and devotion to progressive Republican policy, noting that these traits inspire confidence in his political leadership and wisdom.
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Republican Party
Pomeroy Notes Prompt Harvest News And Visits
Miss Minnie Winger from near Aledo visits aunt Mrs Frances Crawford. Ethel Sheriff stays with grandmother Mrs Fannie Cornell. Walter Claypool threshes. grain quality poor due to rains. Rural delivery starts next month. Hilma Aaronson arrives from Indianapolis for ill nephew Carl Boruff. A Shoppa builds four room cottage. Mrs Crawford moves house. Hilma Aaronson to lead Pomeroy M E church service. Harvest Home picnic draws large crowd at Millersburg. Chas Prouty and Mr Prouty visit.
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Pomeroy
Ill
Minnie Winger
Aledo
Frances Crawford
Ethel Sheriff
Fannie Cornell
Walter Claypool
Clay Ripley
John Seivers
Seivers
Chas. Shoppa
A. Shoppa
Hilma Aaronson
Indianapolis
Ind
Carl Boruff
Mrs. Prouty
Arpee
Chas. Prouty
Loss of Infant Carl Boruff at Age 3 in Pomeroy
Carl Milton Boruff son of Omer and Selma Boruff died August 29 1902 in Pomeroy after a week of bowel trouble. Survived by father mother a sister and baby brother. Funeral 2:30 pm Saturday from family home conducted by Rev. Craine. Burial Oakridge cemetery near Millersburg. Pallbearers Fred Crawford Frank Goddard Earl Miller Oscar Hawkinson. The family mourns deeply as friends offer sympathy. The poem laments a baby buried in churchyard and notes the butterfly question about calling the blessed back.
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Carl Milton Boruff
Omer
Selma Boruff
Carl
Jesus
Pomeroy
Rev
Craine
Millersburg
Oakridge
Fred Crawford
Frank Goddard
Earl Miller
Oscar Hawkinson
Bereavement Thanks From Boruff and Families
Dark of Thanks to friends who did so much during our bereavement to singers pall bearers floral offerings heartfelt thanks from M C Boruff and wife C E Aaronson and sister Miss Hilma M C Boruff and family S A Boruff and wife
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M. C. Boruff
C. E. Aaronson
Hilma
S. A. Boruff
White Prairie Notes Include Visits And Construction
White Prairie Iowa Sept 2 Local residents greet visiting friends and report travel to Chicago. Threshing at Fred Bierkofer’s is noted. Lena Marclf of Nebraska and Mrs John Maurer Sr of Wilton visit Henry Maurer’s home. Christ Martin works on raising his house and laying a new foundation.
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White Prairie
Iowa
Fred Bloom
Wilton
Chicago
Fred Bierkofers
Lena Marclf
Nebraska
John Maurer
Henry Maurer
Christ Martin
Cleveland Return Fare Offer On Nickel Plate Road
Round trip from Cleveland for 8.50 with departures September 26 and 27. Return by October 28 upon ticket deposit in Cleveland. Three trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars. American Club Meals 35 cents to 1.00, also a la carte. City Ticket Office Chicago 111 Adams 81. Inquiries to John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams Street.
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Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Adams 81
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
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