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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1900
Page
5
Theodore Roosevelt's acceptance letter stresses currency and expansion issues. He argues against Kansas City platform policies, defends expansion in the Philippines, condemns free silver, and champions a gold standard. He asserts militarism only risks abandonment of rights and calls for sustained national prosperity.
Muscatine coverage recalls the Elks street fair closing with balloon shows by Kin caid and others. Aerial stunts by Rudolph Kane and Happy Hi drew crowds as Kin caid survived two near disasters, including a water landing and a near fatal chute failure.
A local writer urges the city to reject renewed gambling and licentious amusements after a severe storm. he condemns the recent week of debauchery and accuses authorities of allowing robbers stands to operate publicly while urging residents to petition against immoralities and restore law and order.
Frank Stohr and Paul Freund announce a new gaso line engine ready for inspection in their Front Street machine shop. The marine model delivers two and a half horsepower, is reversible, uses a single valve-gear spring, and starts with a hand wheel spark. They claim a six horsepower range with drawings and patterns for marine and stationary engines.
Advertisement for Weeks Break Up A Cold Tabs claims no cure and no pay. Price 25 cents. Sole agent listed as J. J. Havercamp.
Saturday saw Yacht Defender win the first free-for-all cup as Shamrock and Lillie failed to start due to accidents. Second day races featured Lite winning the free-for-all by five minutes and Shamrock taking class B after Jessie was becalmed. season winds down with winter quarters expected for most boats.
Grain and produce prices listed for corn oats and rye with mill and shipper rates. Live stock includes hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs with per head and per pound figures. Fruits vegetables and misc goods show prices for peaches potatoes beans cucumbers peppers melons and dairy items with market notes on availability and demand.
Seth Morton appointed postmaster at Beloit Lyon County replacing F G Seaver who resigned. Rural free delivery begins Oct 1 in Dallas County with Adel De Soto and Dallas Center routes and carriers listed. Iowa pensions announced for Creston Davenport Shenandoah Strawberry Point and Webster City recipients with various monthly amounts.
Tour offers round trips from various points to Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Dayton Sandusky Louisville Lindsay Franklin Marion Tiffin Springfield with set return fares. Tickets on sale 20 days from date of sale. Contact A L Lindner general agent for details.
A group of local merchants including G. A. Reimeke, W. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., Jno J. Havercamp, and J Theo Keuchman pledge to refund 50 cent bottles of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds and to replace with a 5 cent bottle or refund. The agreement is a money back guarantee to customers.
Going to Paris offers travel information and ticketing through stations on the Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway with connections via New York and various steamship lines. Agents are available for assistance or requests.
A remark about the sheer count of men idle or inactive, highlighting wasted time and possible social concern without specifying individuals or locations.
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