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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
3
The Daily Journal is published every evening on weekdays except Sunday. The Semi-Weekly Journal prints 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights. The paper is issued from Muscatine and classified as Second Class Mail Matter.
Terms by mail and post for daily delivery and weekly subscriptions. Rates listed: daily one year and six months with cents. Semi weekly options and guaranteed circulation exceed Muscatine papers.
The Journal lists agencies in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale every night at these outlets and regular subscribers missed by the carrier may obtain papers there.
Senate leaders from Allison Aldrich Hanna Spooner and Lodge endorsed the president on the trust question at Oyster Bay on the sixteenth. A constitutional amendment may follow if current powers prove insufficient while tariffs remain a distinct issue under Republican doctrine of protection for American workers and industry.
The passage argues that tariff policy should be settled by a congress elected on a tariff platform. It calls for revisions by protectionists, not free traders, condemning tariff-for-revenue-only doctrines. It predicts the fall campaign will center on these tariff principles.
The Massachusetts Democratic state convention repudiated Hon. George Fred Williams and the Kansas City platform, nominating a brilliant young capitalist for governor. He is a son of ex-Gov. Gaston and possesses aristocratic bearing, a striking fall among Bryanites.
An estimate puts the current fiscal year surplus at 30 million dollars. The piece argues the Republican surplus habit is a hard fact to overcome, even if all war taxes are abolished.
Sidelines describe welcoming soldiers and critiquing some Democrats as silent. A solitary Democrat, not yet nominated for county office, hopes the committee overlooks him. Mention of rain and soldiers suggests unsettled weather and displacement, with note that soldiers are now housed better than before.
Muscatine welcomes news that Rev. C. L. Stafford D D and Rev. W L Clapp will remain in town for another year. Both ministers are highly regarded in their churches. Reports say the democratic nominees have not appeared at the courthouse to engage in office business. They plan to work efficiently and avoid wasting time.
Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa testifies he suffered indigestion for years and, after using Kodol, feels much better and says it gave him a new lease on life. The ad promotes Kodol as a digestive aid digests food and strengthens organs.
The Burlington district presiding elder post was discussed but Muscatine residents urged his return. He prefers the pastorate and remains in charge of First church.
Des Moines clearing house banks report a year over year deficit of more than three million dollars while NW lands and oil stocks draw money. Council Bluffs Christian Home guardian dies. Iowa City courted by Carqueville Lithographing in search of cheaper location. Remsen suit filed by Nellie Arens seeks 10000 from nine saloons alleging liquor contributed to husband Nic Arens loss of employment. Pot ter case coroner verdict cites laudanum overdose as cause of death without self inflicted intent.
Ed Smith’s clock record of 25 stands firm as county golf notes report steady improving play. The final matches run Oct 10 with six handicap rounds and encouraging scores from Reeder and Jackson, plus praise for Windsor Park club member’s Muscatine course assessment and the refreshed course conditions urging strong entries when fair weather returns.
The article highlights old veterans who fought at Shiloh Corinth and Vicksburg and later joined Sherman on the march to the sea, honoring their participation and sacrifice during battles and campaigns.
Citizens are reminded that the sight of giant sweet potatoes in front of grocery stores marks the nearby Iowa garden spot known for abundant produce. The remark evokes a sense of regional abundance and local agriculture.
Robert B. Baird transported the wooden mortar from Des Moines to Muscatine for the reunion event. A member of the 35th regiment, he has actively supported the gathering and related activities.
Washington dispatch notes Henderson withdrawal sharpens party lines on trusts and tariff. Roosevelt plans to press anti trust and tariff reforms during western trip while Republican leaders seek a unified campaign with Foraker Shaw and Wilson assisting. Dr J J Richardson to ride the presidential train as throat guard.
Opinion notebook notes appear under a political column disclaimer. Writers express views in a free form space while the Journal does not endorse or reject the sentiments presented.
A vague rumor claims a Muscatine Democrat fled several miles from town at high speed. He feared a county convention pursuit, agreed to return with a promise not to face party calls.
In the Methodist conference speculation centers on Mt Pleasant but Muscatine friends learn Rev W G Wilson is appointed to succeed Rev Dr Heppe at Iowa Wesleyan University. Heppe leaves due to ill health to pursue restoration of pastoral vigor.
A Denver dispatch revisits the death of Mr. Neuroth asserting he died in church. The Christian Science account says he had long illness from consumption, found benefit from Christian Science, and died blowing a hemorrhage outside the church two minutes after feeling ill, witnessed only by his wife and one bystander.
Thos. F. Jones of Shelby county wins $4000 in district court against the county for injuries from a falling bridge. In Hampton, Mrs. Georgia Day, wife of U S Day, commits suicide by shooting during temporary insanity. Governor Cummins and Monona county raise the reward to $1000 for Ed Carns, Sheriff Strain’s killer. A fire at Andrews & Wheeler implement house in Ackley destroys half a block of buildings.
The text notes Tom Johnson may be a potential candidate for the presidency though not actively pursuing the role. It also mentions a weighing detail of sv0 pounds.
John L. Rendall of Des Moines Iowa defends his late relative’s death and the publicity around it noting there was nothing unusual about the death and arguing Christian Science offers limited cures while expressing gratitude for what is demonstrated of God’s care.
Editorials in the Sioux City Journal question Democratic stance on silver policy, likening it to historical scandals and the so called crime of '72. The piece suggests the party has again resisted monetary reform.
Agent offers D. D. D. as a reliable skin cure for eczema and related afflictions. He guarantees satisfaction with a full refund of $1 if the remedy does not prove a godsend, and cites use by skin specialists and hospitals.
The column notes remarks on politics and tariffs linked to Mr. Hoffman, captures horse and mule trade led by Gib Bailey, and reports Joe Allen’s upcoming sale plus personal news. It mentions Mrs. Olie Saville’s illness, Albert Navy’s barn project, and a joke about ice prices amid cold weather. George Hoffman is praised as a skilled fisherman with a family catch of 24 fish.
A Carroll Herald critique says Walter Wellman is inaccurate and less intelligent than he claims joking that his political insights mislead readers and damage the reputations of those he writes about predicting friendship with Iowa statesmen would be more valuable if factual.
Sioux City Journal cites Muscatine Journal note that Cedar Rapids Republican asks why divorces rise and cites three words "The drink habit." Des Moines Register and Leader counter that the real question is why Brother Cole remains a bachelor and resists sidetracking on minor issues.
Charlie Crain and companion visited O L Crain family in Lone Tree Iowa. Mrs. Woods funeral attended by Delano and Blonde. Mrs. Pursell mourn infant loss. Mrs. Croneweth, Mrs. Kalb, and others noted in social updates.
Mrs Jno Richards visits old friends and memories of Richard Armstrong era teachers. Geneva school board reelects Stiles and Browning as secretary and treasurer. Corn ripening, late potato tops poor yield, tomato crop a failure. Hazel nuts good but scarce due to picnics. A G Young shells corn and finds a pearl traded for an Elgin watch.
Sioux City Journal notes Judge Wade begins with a bold approach and faces a pivotal, life changing swim as his landmark case proceeds.
Iowa City Republicans report Second district farmers favor an $8 cattle price and tariffs to keep prices high. They oppose opening American markets to Mexican and Canadian cattle.
Centerville Citizen reports that a proposed Rock Island merger in Iowa has collapsed and residents anticipate a return to calm life after a dramatic fireworks event at the state capitol.
The Clinton Herald argues that the withdrawal of Speaker Henderson will not help Democrats. It asserts the move will instead mobilize Republican workers in the district to greater effort and resolve.
Riverside Iowa reports brick yard selling bricks faster than production last week as demand rises and supply tightens. Local mills and contractors seek restocks to meet rebuilding and construction needs.
John Cory and wife from Marshalltown visited West Liberty after Friends meeting in Clear Creek Illinois. Frank Wyant of Minneapolis stayed with Mrs. Neely Creese on Spencer street. Typhoid recovery for W G Mosher follows a bout. Blind Boone and parrot played to a large Christian church crowd raising about 75 dollars. Local corn arrivals flood the market signaling a strong scrap is anticipated this year.
Round trip fare with extended return to October 28 for travel September 26 and 27. Three daily trains from Chicago Passenger Station Harrison Street and St. Avenue. Deposit tickets in Cleveland for extended return. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
A Chicago Daily News item recounts a man who spent a vacation at his wife’s relatives' home and was known only as Anna's husband. The exchange with a friend notes he vanished from his own identity for two weeks.
Round trip fares start at 8.50 to Cleveland with return 38.50. Travel on September 26 and 27 aboard three daily trains with vestibuled sleeping cars. Dining cars offer American Club meals from 35 cents to 1.00 and à la carte options. Tickets and details via City Ticket Office Chicago Adams St. General Agent John Y. Calahan at 113 Adams St.
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