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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
3
The Evening Muscatine paper of the Lee Syndicate outlines its publication pattern. The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday, and the Semi-Weekly Journal runs eight pages on Tuesday and twelve pages on Friday nights.
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Daily six months costs 3.00, daily one month 1.50, semi weekly one year 1.50, semi weekly six months 4.0.
Aaas 935 Marquette Building Chicago and 140 Nassau Street New York feature law firms LACOSTE & MAXWELL and associates. The notice lists contact locations for professional services.
The Journal designates Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery as city agencies for convenient access. Extra papers will be sold nightly at these locations and regular subscribers may collect if missed by the carrier.
The text lists state officials including Secretary of State W B Martin Adair County Auditor of State B F Carroll Davis County Treasurer G B Gilbertson Winnebago County Attorney General C W Mullan Black Hawk County Reporter Supreme Court W W Cornwall Clay County Railroad Commissioner E A Dawson Bremer County
Delegates from Muscatine county Iowa will meet at the Muscatine courthouse on Saturday September 13 1902 at 11 a m for nominating candidates for county offices Auditor Clerk Recorder Attorney Two supervisors Representation is one delegate per township ward and one for every 20 votes or fraction of 10 cast for Governor A B Cummins in 1901, with detailed apportionment listed for townships and wards. The township and ward committees will arrange caucus early Per order of the Republican county central committee J C Coster Chairman Chas P Hanley Secretary
President Roosevelt begins a three city swing with a Hartford speech focused on Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines. He endorses frank talk and continued government efforts, expressing belief that reciprocal trade with Cuba is only a short time away and will gain popular support.
The text argues for a reciprocity that covers all Cuban products, not just sugar, urging discounts on lumber iron fruit and other goods to stimulate Cuba's entire economy. It notes sugar interests support Roosevelt’s broad policy and oppose restricting concessions to a single article.
The Gate City notes the Democratic nominee for congress John E Craig supports free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It says he has aligned with the party’s dominant wing and spoken in favor across campaigns, and urges voters to know his stance now that silver policy shapes the district platform.
A North Carolina Republican paper admits more trusts exist than before while noting more men are employed at good wages. It critiques Democratic tariff arguments claiming American factory prosperity relies on foreign sales and suggests that line of attack may fail.
The quote argues that reversing a sentence reveals truth about democratic success, linking to 1892 events. It frames a political claim about panic and party advantage with a provocative premise.
The Muscatine group seeks a strategic landing separate from the Kansas City platform while National Committeeman Walsh labels them silk stocking Democrats aiming to gain control and a share of victory in the party.
The Democratic chairman warns the party should limit its democracy to the Kansas City platform while signaling some Second district democrats face removal by the national political manager.
The Iowa township correspondent to the Journal urges fellow correspondents to stay conservative in corn stories. He then describes the corn in his area and warns against exaggeration, stating truth is better than bold embellishment.
Eugene V. Debs spoke in Davenport on Labor Day discouraging certainty about the coal strike outcome while arguing the dispute is one of many events advancing laboring folks toward better conditions.
The Chicago Labor Day parade required seven hours to pass a fixed point and featured 60,000 men in line, marking the largest procession ever attempted in the city.
John A. Drake son of former Iowa governor and partner John W. Gates of Chicago reportedly won $300,000 in recent New York horse races. A Keokuk cinnamon bear died after being shot accidently by Boone special policeman Charles A. Ladsay, a Civil War veteran. Buena Vista County sees an influx of stock and farm remedy agents amid questionable practices. Juniata men Harley Prentis and C Hintz signed with a stock food firm. their negotiable notes led to repayment and no redress.
J A Covell declares his bid for the Muscatine county board of supervisors subject to the Republican county convention. Announcement notes candidacy and party affiliation.
A Washington Bureau report explains nationwide Rural Free Delivery maps. Iowa progresses with detailed area maps showing every building, road, and facility to aid mail service. The system expands across the United States, benefiting merchants, farmers, and households, while facing opposition from star routes and small post offices.
Mrs. Charlotte Hazen, born January 1 1528 in Franklin County Indiana, died after a two month illness. She married Eli Allen and later Isaac Hazen, leaving a daughter and two more daughters. Funeral held at M E Church with interment in Ainsworth cemetery. Also notes report school opening, barn fire at Clegg Bros and community events.
Conesville reports start of school in good order and ongoing watermelon shipments. Des Moines life insurance representative visits town while farmers load cars for a short shipping season. Local residents travel to Labor Day events in Muscatine and a visit from Columbus Junction is noted.
In Cedar County Iowa Township, residents note a touch of autumn and a promising corn crop if frosts hold off. reports include farmers selling branches, threshing progress, and local visits by Noring, Anderson, Barkhurst, Gall, and Larue families.
Oakland residents report Morse school began with Miss Henrietta Pease as teacher. Mr and Mrs Nicola of Riverside visited John Dyche's home. Ed Wolford’s family attended Joe Foster’s funeral at Foster cemetery. Spence Paxton passed through town. Melons were shipped from Oakland to Cone this week. Dora Shoop returns to Columbus Junction for school. Chas Forbes and family visited friends in town.
Round trip tickets via multiple lines from Peoria to Ohio and Indiana points. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip. tickets valid 30 days from sale. On sale dates include Sept 2 9 16 23 1902 with listed city pair prices and intermediate points at proportional rates. Information available at M N S depot or from A L Lindar, General Agent.
The Icena Central railway offers greatly reduced one way rates for harvest hands and laborers to Minnesota and North and South Dakota through August 19. See your local ticket agent for details.
A detailed collection describes okra and capsicum uses from the West Indies to southern cuisine. It covers preparation methods for fresh pods, drying and canning, and multiple dishes such as gumbo, Brunswick stew, stuffed peppers, tomatoes with okra, and scalloped okra plus baking tips and serving ideas.
On September 29 and 16 and 23 in 1902 round trip excursion tickets will be sold at all Iowa Central stations to Ohio and Indiana points at a low rate. Tickets valid 20 days from sale. For details contact local agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low on sale fares to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return valid through October 31. The summer resorts are praised for health and recreation with fishing as a highlight. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
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