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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1902

Page

5

Revival Begins at Methodist Church with Shawhan and Elderkin

Evangelist Kev Shawhan and singer Elderkin drew large crowds at the Methodist Episcopal church for a multi session revival. Morning and afternoon sermons covered Christian activity, salvation, and eternal preparation, ending with an altar call and several decisions to live the Christian life.

Shawhan Elderkins Methodist Elderkin Prof Christ Paul

Skeletons and Sore Spots Sermon at First Methodist

Rev Shawhan preaches at seven thirty this evening at the First Methodist church on Skeletons and Sore Spots. Mr Elderkin will lead a song service. meetings continue daily at three o clock beginning Tuesday, with all invited to attend.

Shawhan First Methodist Elderkin

Assembly Meets in Muscatine Labor Council Session

The Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly held its regular Sunday meeting in the Assembly hall with President O'Brien presiding. Delegates from Woodworkers and Carpenters unions reported gains while organizer Evans announced the Electrical Workers union charter and upcoming events.

Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly Assembly O’brien William Strong Woodworkers’ Union Art Dill Box Lawyers Geo. Krejer Dand Fogarty Cigarmakers Everett Wilson R. Toland Barbers J. Boke Carpenters Carpenters’ Union S. Brogan R. Rowland C. Timm E. Poehl Carl S. Evans Iowa State Federation of Labor Cedar Rapids Evans Electrical Workers’ Union A. F E. Holder Labor League

People’s Pulpit Editorial Policy Statement

The Journal states editors grant writers free use of this column to express ideas without endorsing or condemning the opinions. The note clarifies the page is a medium for reader voices and not an official stance.

Toll reduction sought to settle Muscatine bridge dispute

Theron Thompson argues for lowering the east end bridge toll to 30 cents and allowing a passenger in addition to a load, urging Muscatine businesses to protest high tolls that divert trade. He cites statewide comparisons and cites local petitioning history and potential railroad interest.

Illinois Muscatine Devitt Second Street Eliza Petersville Taylor Ridge Bridge Company Winona LaCrosse Clinton Lyons Dubuque Red Wing Theron Thompson

Green's Syrup of Tar Refund Guarantee

A group of signatories including Nesper & Co and J J Havercamp promise refunds on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They also offer a 25 cent bottle with money back if not satisfied.

Green Nesper & Co J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow J.T. Keuchmas

For Her Sake Melodrama At The Grand

The article notes a shift toward traditional plays with heart interest and cites the melodrama For Her Sake about life in Russia and Siberia. The Carpenter Company presents it at the Grand on Saturday April 12, praising its quality and production.

Russia Siberia Carpenter Company the Grand

Sale of lumber and mill belongings by Crull near bridge

A sale notice announces bids for slabs saw dust scrap lumber and all unclaimed property including stable mill and engine shed and shanty at the saw mill near the bridge on April 16 at 2 o'clock. S A Crull conducts the sale.

S. A. Crull

Grain and Produce Prices and Livestock Rates Summary

A dense price list shows grain, produce, live stock, and fuel rates. Prices include corn 65 368cc, oats 48c, wheat 6i 70c, rye 51c, hay 12 14, hay and oats various per unit. hogs 6.10 6.35, cattle 3.00 8.28, calves 33.50 4.50, sheep 3.50 4.00, turkeys alive and dressed, apples onions and vegetables with per peck or per pound figures. fruit prices lemons 20 25c per dozen, bananas 2.0v 2.5 per bunch. fish and other staples listed with multiple unit prices. coal and cordwood bulk rates shown.

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