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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
3
The Daily Journal circulates as the official paper for the city and county. It is published every evening except Sunday with a semi weekly edition on Tuesday and Friday nights. Rates: daily by mail or carrier, weekly cash, monthly and yearly mail options available. Circulation claimed to be greater than all Muscatine papers combined.
The snippet provides two contact addresses: G. Logan Payne at 935 Marquette Building, Chicago, and Lacoste & Maxwell at 140 Nassau Street, New York. No events or actions are described.
Officials listed include Secretary of State W. B. Martin and Adair County Auditor of State B. F. Carroll with Davis County Treasurer G. 8S. Gilbertson and Winnebago County Railroad Commissioner EB. A Dawson Bremer County.
The Republican county central committee calls a delegate convention in Muscatine at the courthouse on Saturday September 13 1902 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for county offices including Auditor Clerk Recorder Attorney and two Supervisors. Representation is based on one delegate per township ward and one per 20 votes or fraction thereof for Governor Cummins in 1901.
Charles M. Holt of Kankakee New Jersey, age 85, serves as editor at the Gazette in Kankakee. He began newspaper work 72 years ago in Herkimer New York and has worked in Wisconsin and at Quincy Illinois before moving to Kankakee in 1868. His record surpasses Mahin’s on the Muscatine Journal in tenure on a single paper.
The Democratic Party edges from Bryanism not due to fear of its abuses but because leaders sense the public rejects it. Their sole conviction is to win public offices for salaries rather than to enforce sound policy.
Democrats rally against perceived luxury among Americans while backing a soup house plan seen as central to their campaign messaging. The piece frames the contrast between affluent lifestyles and social aid as a focal issue.
The piece cites the Shell Rock News and Ackley World arguing over immigration. It notes past Lodge proposals for stricter laws and Democratic opposition, and recalls Republican efforts to curb immigration and ban anarchists, blocked by Democrats.
Congressman Livingston of Georgia argues that abolishing the tariff would dismantle all manufacturing and force 5,000,000 workers to rural labor. Critics respond that laborers are not ready for such “medicine” and possess too much sense to accept it.
The passage argues that trusts will dominate this year’s campaign for the reorganized democracy. It notes the difficulty of naming a specific trust dissolved by the prior democratic administration and recalls the 1902 platform's strong denunciation of trusts.
The piece questions How would you like to be a populist and notes Little Hayti’s bid for annexation through turmoil. It asks readers to consider feelings about shouting for the Kansas City platform and wonders if any Muscatine County Democrats will vote straight party tickets in an upcoming election.
The speaker declines a hunting invitation to Teddy Jr stating they refuse due to fear of being shot and a desire to avoid reminders of chickens. The message labels the offer as risky and uncomfortable.
Officer Craig warned of possible death days before a fatal accident. He remarked that life is not a cinch and that there is no knowing when he might be dead, a statement reflecting his awareness of danger before the tragedy.
Senators Quay and Penrose fail to settle the anthracite strike as President Baer of the Reading company declares arbitration useless and impossible, insisting miners receive fair wages while others hold a different view.
The text notes that many young people prepare to leave home for college with timidity and trepidation but expect college life to be agreeable and filled with fascinating experiences that will be remembered with pleasure.
The piece argues that police complaints are political tools while asserting Muscatine has the best police regulations in years and no individual citizens are personally complainting to authorities.
The Carroll Herald denounces a Perry area farm story about a boy climbing a corn stalk that grows rapidly, making rescue efforts by Bill Carris and two workers fail as the stalk supposedly rises higher. Reports claim the boy subsists on raw corn with cobs discarded, and burning cobs ignite before reaching the ground.
J A Covell announces candidacy for member of the Muscatine county board of supervisors. candidacy is subject to action by the republican county convention.
The Northern Washington Soldiers Home reports record inmate numbers this year with new dormitories and facilities. Established by General Winfield Scott and Dr. King, it is funded by soldiers contributing 12 cents monthly and features a theater, library, gardens, and a strict regime.
The Iowa Republican convention endorses prosperity under Republican policies, condemns McKinley’s assassination, and pledges loyalty to President Roosevelt. It praises reciprocal trade with Cuba, supports law enforcement, and notes approval of Fifty-seventh Congress. It lauds Philippines policy and civil government efforts.
Eleanor Franklin recounts the Delmonico dining car built by Pullman in Chicago and in service from 1866. The two section car featured a ladies end and a buffet end nicknamed the Beer Garden, with a central kitchen and ladders to access stores. Revenue control used pasteboard tickets and a locked tin box to tally meals, a system described as graft with passing years.
Round trip tickets to Ohio and Indiana via M N and S Iowa Central and all lines from Peoria. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip. Tickets good 30 days from sale. On sale Sept 2 9 16 23 1902 Indianapolis Sandusky Columbus Springfield Dayton Cincinnati Louisville and return with various prices. Intermediate points at proportional rates. For more information visit M N S depot or contact A L Lindar General Agent.
Cedar River items note visits from Mrs Utting Houseman and two sisters of Moscow and Miss Ashcraft of Muscatine. Lena Daut of Wilton visits Emma Lindle. McDermott of Muscatine at Lake Side. Freyermuth of Moscow township on a business call. Dowdel birthday surprise. Labor Day well attended. Lindle family visits and moves, and a Davenport tournament attendance. Landmark moved near Chicken Creek for the new railroad.
Mrs Strouse of Western Iowa visits sister Mrs J Nolte. Miss Jeanette Derby begins teaching at High Prairie Lake Twp. John Mohr attends Davenport Firemen tournament. Edith Taylor and Lloyd in Colorado for health. Marie Hudler leaves for Letts for two weeks. Mildred Wagner visits Fannie Hudler. E F Kleinmeyer returns from State fair with one first and two seconds from three horses. Wilton fair next week expected best ever. School contest at Floral Hall Wednesday at 1 30 for under 14 entrants. Benner Edna from Nebraska visiting Mrs Mary Roy en route to Maine. Funeral crowd attended Ed Follmer’s funeral after threshing engine accident at F A J Gray’s place last Wednesday.
The Boston Advertiser reports Rev Sam Small’s Vermont speeches opposing the prohibitory law and supporting Clement’s candidacy. The column recalls his past Massachusetts activism and questions the sting of his lurid rhetoric while suggesting he shed his preacher title.
Fire insurance firms in Iowa report a stronger season due to ample rainfall. Early year losses from last year kept underwriters cautious, with many firms withdrawing or shifting business. The last three months brought renewed activity, loosening restrictions and accepting larger risks on property.
Weather conditions influence fire losses and fire insurance practices more than many expect. Saturation of combustibles with water this year reduced ignition, helping lower fire incidence compared with last year and impacting insurers' risk assessments.
Saturday, Sept. 6th with return by Sept. 9th. Muscatine to St. Paul Minneapolis round trip fare five fifty. Train departs Muscatine 6 p m arrives Minneapolis 8 95 a m. Inquiries at M N & S depot or A L Lindner, General Agent.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low return fares to St Paul and Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts through October 31. Readers are urged to consult Iowa Central agents for details, highlighting Minnesota resorts as ideal for health and recreation with fishing noted.
Iowa Central railway offers special low rate tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday through September 30. Tickets are good for return on the following Monday, delivering an economical outing for busy individuals. See your local ticket agent for details.
Travelers urged to use the Iowa Central Railway new sleeping car service running from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria for speed and convenience The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7:67 a m for Peoria and points east See local ticket agent
An Illinois Central Railroad assistant general passenger agent in Dubuque Iowa advertises a circular about the next land boom and how to profit, inviting readers to write for information. The notice presents a land investment opportunity tied to railroad promotion and affiliate agents.
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