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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
11
The Chief Journal Member of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers publishes the Daily Journal every evening except Sunday and the Semi- Weekly Journal in eight pages on Tuesday and twelve pages on Friday nights.
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The piece reports Roosevelt and Senate leaders endorsing his stance that trusts and tariffs are separate issues. It notes ongoing anti trust actions against the beef trust and Northern Pacific, and discusses possible constitutional or legislative paths for relief, with Republicans backing protection and flexible tariff schedules.
Republican leaders say future tariff policy should be settled by a congress elected on a tariff platform. They insist revisions must favor protectionists, not free traders, and condemn tariff for revenue only doctrine. The fall campaign is expected to center on these principles.
The Massachusetts democratic state convention rejected Hon. George Fred Williams and the Kansas City platform, nominating a young capitalist son of ex-Gov. Gaston for governor. The piece remarks on the shift from aristocracy to Bryanite ranks and the decline of once mighty figures.
One estimate of the treasury surplus for the current fiscal year is 30 million dollars. The statement implies a persistent Republican surplus habit is too large to erase even if all war taxes were abolished.
The piece notes Democrats in the section quiet and idle while awaiting county office nominations. It mentions a Democrat alone contentedly to himself last evening and references rain and the soldiers being well housed, a contrast to prior conditions.
Muscatine welcomes the report that Rev. C. L. Stafford D D and Rev. W. L. Clapp will return for another year. Both are deeply loved by their respective congregations and communities.
Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa states he suffered indigestion for years. After using Kodol he reports renewed vitality and improved health. The advertisement claims Kodol digests food and strengthens organs, with a Chicago prepared product by E C DeWitt Co. The 50c size bottle is mentioned as containing 2½ times the usual amount.
Reports indicate none of the democratic nominees have been seen at the courthouse or near the offices. Observers note they plan to conserve time and avoid unneeded appearances while the campaign proceeds.
Discussion floated Dr Stafford as presiding elder for the Burlington district but Muscatine residents urged his return and he favors remaining the pastor at First Church.
The Des Moines clearing house banks report over three million dollars less than a year earlier amid heavy investment in northwestern lands and in oil and mining stocks. The fifth item notes a $20,000 loss with the implement house bearing half, while Mrs. J G Lemen of Council Bluffs died on the 3d after twenty years aiding orphans.
Ed Smith’s clock record of 25 remains valid as county talent shines on No. 2 with a 165 yard drive by County Attorney Ingham. The sixth handicap vote is next Friday, seventh on Oct 3, final on Oct 10, with public viewing likely. Squirrel Molis posts 126 for 18 holes, private 9 holes 54 and 56, while Lezotte and Taylor mashie excel in approaches.
The article notes Muscatine honors veterans who fought in Shiloh Corinth Vicksburg and marched with Sherman in the final campaigns. It emphasizes the value of studying veterans who endured death dealing battles and long campaigns.
Soldiers passing the streets this week will note monster sweet potatoes in front of grocery stores signaling proximity to the town garden spot where all good things to eat are grown.
The device was brought to Muscatine from Des Moines by Robert B. Baird who has shown lively interest in reunion events especially the 35th regiment of which he is a member.
Washington dispatch reports that the Henderson episode sharpens GOP contrasts on trusts and tariffs while boosting Democratic morale. President Roosevelt plans a westward push to address the trusts issue. Babcock and Hull deny anti Henderson rumors as campaigns pivot to new speaker schedules and public speeches.
The Journal notes this column provides a medium for writers to express ideas without the paper approving or disapproving of the sentiments.
A vague rumor from Muscatine describes a Democratic figure allegedly fleeing the town at high speed several miles out. He feared a county convention nomination chase, was quieted, and agreed to return with a promise not to respond to further party calls.
In a Methodist conference the Mt Pleasant seat of the conference school Iowa Wesleyan University is at stake. Muscatine friends learn Rev W G Wilson is appointed to succeed Rev Dr Heppe who resigns due to ill health to seek restoration of vigor for pastoral work.
A Denver dispatch disputes a Journal report that Mr Neuroth died in church while prayers were offered. He had long suffered consumption and found some relief in Christian Science after years of medical care. Two weeks before death he felt weak, stepped outside, and died of a hemorrhage witnessed only by his wife and one passerby.
Thos F Jones of Shelby county wins district court damages from the county for four thousand dollars after a bridge collapse. At Hampton on the fifteenth Mrs Georgia Day husband U S Day commits suicide during temporary insanity. Gov Cummins boosts state reward for Ed Carns murderer of Sheriff Strain Monona county to five hundred with a matching five hundred from Monona county. A fire at the Andrews Wheeler implement house in Ackley destroys a half block of buildings.
The text notes Tom Johnson weighing 300 pounds and considering a run for the presidential chair, suggesting he could fill the position if pursued.
Des Moines letter from John L Rendall argues the death of a gentleman was not unusual and criticizes publicity around his reliance on Christian Science after fifteen years with materia medica. He notes Christian Scientists do not claim to cure all and express gratitude for their demonstrated healing.
Opinion note questions Iowa Democrats role in economic policy and references the so called crime of 72 and a imagined crime of 19027. The piece links political outcomes to silver policy debates and urges reflection on historical political charges.
Local agent promotes D. D. D. as a reliable skin remedy claiming it clears eczema and other skin affections. It is advertised as used by hospitals and skin specialists with a money back guarantee if not a Godsend after one bottle priced at $1.
Urgent community items report Havercamp’s drug store sale talk, Keokuk politics on tariffs, Gib Bailey moving 22 mules, Joe Allen’s upcoming sale, Mrs. Saville ill, Albert Navy building, ice market jibe, and George Hoffman famed for daily fishing with Olive and eight fish for daughter.
In the Carroll Herald a critique accuses Walter Wellman of inaccurate statements and misleading articles about Iowa politicians, arguing his friendship with state lawmakers does not redeem his coverage. The piece labels his work as damaging and lacking intelligence.
The Muscatine Journal cites the Cedar Rapids Republican asking why there are many divorces and offers "The drink habit" as three words. The Des Moines Register and Leader and the Des Moines paper prefer not to dig into this side issue, noting Brother Cole remains a bachelor.
In Lone Tree Iowa on Sept 23 Charlie Crain and Iowa City companion visited O L Crain's family. Several relatives from Sigourney and Oskaloosa attended Mrs Rosa Woods funeral. Dr A H DeLane traveled to Norwalk Ohio for a funeral. Mrs John Tautlinger injured wrist at church. Infant babe mourned by Mr and Mrs Harry Pursell.
Geneva Iowa letters recall teacher Richard Armstrong era and a school reunion hoped for. Reports Sept 15 school board reelected Stiles and Browning as secretary and treasurer. Corn ripening, late potatoes poor, tomato crop a failure, hazel nuts plentiful but scarce due to picnics, A G Young shelling, found a pearl traded to a Muscatine jeweler for an Elgin watch.
Sioux City Journal notes Judge Wade begins with a bold approach but will encounter a demanding ordeal as he navigates a challenging swim. The colorful line hints at a pivotal moment in his career and personal stamina.
The farmers of the Second district endorse $8 cattle prices and protective tariffs, urging high prices and opposing opening American markets to Mexican and Canadian cattle.
In Iowa, the Rock Island merger episode and related fireworks at the capitol have collapsed. Centerville residents anticipate a return to normalcy after the public upheaval and renewed daily routines.
The Clinton Herald argues that the withdrawal of Speaker Henderson will not help Democrats. It asserts the move will instead spur Republican workers in the district to greater effort and resolve.
Riverside report notes brick sells faster than production at the brick yard with demand rising since last week. The item appears as a brief market snippet from the Riverside area dated September 23.
John Cory and wife of Marshalltown visited Thomas and Mrs. Hogue in West Liberty after the Friends meeting at Clear Creek. Frank Wyant from Minneapolis stays with sister Mrs. Neely Creese on Spencer street. Typhoid fever lays up W G Mosher since the state fair. Mrs. Newsom to Keokuk for conference. Howard Simpson called to Illinois by his father’s death. Blind Boone and parrot fill the Christian church with near seventy five dollars in receipts. Corn shipments into the West Liberty market signal strong hoped for crops.
Round trip fare of $8.50 to Cleveland and return via Nickel Plate Road on September 26 and 27 with extended return to October 28 by depositing tickets in Cleveland. First class equipment and service. Three daily trains. Chicago Passenger Station Harrison St and 8th Ave. John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams Street Chicago for particulars.
A playful exchange from the Chicago Daily News recalls a summer where a man says his identity faded during a vacation with his wife’s relatives, being known only as Annas husband. The joke highlights social roles and comic misnaming in family gatherings.
Travel deal for $8.50 round trip to Cleveland with return by October 28. Departures on September 26 and 27 with three daily trains and vestibuled sleeping cars. Dining service includes American Club meals 35c to $1.00 and la carte options. City ticket office Chicago Adams Street. General Agent John Y. Calahan at 113 Adams Street.
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