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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1901

Page

5

Open Air Religious Meeting Sermon By Rev Yaggy

A large crowd gathered for an open air service in the court square with Rev J H Yaggy delivering a sermon titled A Wicked Man After Judgment. Rev C L Stafford led, Rev Gordon prayed, and H H Arnold conducted song with Pauchet orchestra. The address argued that ignorance of the law excuses no one and faced judgment after death.

Court Square C. L. Stafford H. H. Arnold Pauchet J. H. Yaggy United Brethren Church

Lincoln words origin traced by Muscatine writer

J Scott Richman of Muscatine Iowa argues there is no plagiarism in Lincoln’s famous phrase of government "of the people by the people for the people" tracing it to Webster and Parker sources. He cites Hayne Webster debate and Parker sermon as influences. The piece honors Lincoln Webster and the nation.

Chicago Tribune Muscatine J. Scott Richman the Tribune Lincoln United States Mr. Herndon Theodore Parker Daniel Webster Hayne South Carolina United States Senate Lse Congress Wester Linceln Welster Webster

Piles cure claim advertised with sample offer

An advertisement from J. J. Havercamp promotes a cure for piles with a money back guarantee. The offer includes a free sample and a “pile pipe free with each package” and lists a price of 50 cents.

Recto J. J. Havercamp

Library Association to Transfer 1350 Volumes to Public Library

The library association met at the high school library to finalize turning over its 1350 volumes to the new public library board. Members present included G. M. Titus Emma Mahin J H Lukens Arthur T Fowler Henry Jayne and E F Schall who voted to tender the books this and next week as a start for the city’s public library.

the Library Association G. M. Titus Emma Mahin J. H. Lukens Arthur T. Fowler Henry Jayne E. F. Schall Public Brary Board Library Association

Diamond to Line Steamers Schedule Details

The Quincy and St. Paul passenger steamers depart Muscatine for St Louis, St Paul, and intermediate points with northbound sailings at 7 a.m and southbound at 11:30 a.m. Dates for each steamer are listed, with W. G. Block as local agent in Muscatine, Iowa.

Quincy St. Paul Muscatine St Louis W. G. Block Lowa

Fast mail fails to connect at Davenport from main line

Rail service report notes the fast mail on the main line of the C R L P did not junction with the Davenport train arriving at 7 58 in the morning causing Chicago papers not to reach this city today.

Davenport Chicago

Fowler to Stay in Muscatine as Minister Declines Offer

Rev. Fowler will remain in Muscatine after Kalamazoo First Baptist declined his resignation. A large unanimous church meeting supported keeping him despite a higher salary offer from Michigan. He cited his evening congregation of young members as the reason to stay and noted three other calls to him in addition to Muscatine.

Fowler Muscatine Kalamazoo, Mich First Baptist Church Baptists Michigan City Kalamazoo Chicago Keokuk

Star Course Selected for Y M C A Entertainment Series 1901

The Y M C A entertainment committee announces a Star Course drawn from Central Slayton and Redpath bureaus. Opening Nov 6 features the Boston Ladies' Symphony. December 6 lectures by Morgan Wood of Cleveland. January 13 humorous talks by Bob Burdette. February 19 and March 12 shows by Katherine Ridgway Co. April 8 closing by Gen Z T Sweeney. Harrison County to resume anti saloon efforts with a $50 reward for liquor law violators.

Star Ecacon Redpath Lyceum Central Slayton Redpath Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra Fadettes Boston Ladies Morgan Wood Cleveland Bob Burdette Lyceum Katherine Ridgway Co Gen. Z. T. Sweeney

Rock Island Rail Directors Plan Double Tracking

At a New York City meeting on July 31, Rock Island railway directors decided to double track the line between Buffalo and Muscatine soon. Engineers have worked on the route and will prepare ground to begin operations shortly.

Rock Island Railway Directors New York City Buffalo Muscatine

Cubans Free February Fifteenth 1902 Antiseptic Powder Ad

The text promotes So-do relief of human misery and wounds during the Cuban struggle with a promotion for So-do antiseptic powder. It claims quick pain relief and healing, naming it as an antiseptic powder sold by druggists for 25 cents a box.

Low Rates to Buffalo Pan American by Nickel Plate

Nickel Plate road offers exceptionally low return tickets to Buffalo with 10 15 and 30 day validity. For details and Pan American folder of buildings and grounds contact John Y Calahan general agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago or city office 111 Adams Street by phone Central 2057.

Buffalo Pan American Nickel Plate Road Buffalo John Y. Calahan Adam= Street Chicago Central Adams Street

Tickets to Buffalo Pan-American and Return

Tickets offered at 13.00 dollars for Buffalo Pan-American and return with sale through Nic Plate road. Return valid ten days from sale. Special rates for 15 and 30 day limits Chicago to Buffalo and return. Also low fares to all points east. John Y. Callahan, general agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. Central 2057. Chicago city ticket office 111 Adams Street.

Nic Plate Chicago Buffalo John Y. Callahan Adams St Central Chicago City Adams Street

Stewart Promoted Transfer Baggageman to Davenport

S. T. Stewart, formerly stationed at Washington as transfer baggageman, has been transferred to Davenport in a merited promotion. He will serve as transfer baggage man for the C. R. I. & P. at that point.

T. S. Stewart Washington Davenport

Water gauge at works shows 4.3 feet above low mark

The water works gauge registered 4.3 feet above the low water mark today.

Dr Miles Restorative Service New Cure Claims

An advertisement run markets Dr Miles Restorative Service and a Dr Miles Blood Purifier as a new cure. It touts health benefits and invites readers to seek the treatment. The piece uses bold claims about restoration and purification.

Miles

Muscatine Markets Grain Prices and Fare Listings

Grain and produce prices across Muscatine markets show a wide range with corn at 5 cents, oats 13 1 2 cents, wheat 55 to 60, hay around 11 to 13 dollars, potatoes one dollar per bag, eggs 17 cents, butter around 11 to 14 cents, and various meats and vegetables listed. The report includes live stock values, poultry prices, fruit, and coal costs along with reduced rail fares for several events and home-seeker excursions offered by the Cedar Rapids and Nebraska Railway system.

Round Trip Rail Offer to Colorado and Utah Destinations

A round trip on the Iowa Central Railway from August 1 to 10 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colorado Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah with final return by October 31 1901. For rates and routes contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colorado Ogden Salt Lake City Utah Iowa Central Railway S. Batty Marshalltown Iowa

Restful Getaway Ad Ferns Iowa Coast to Clear Lake

Travel notice offers rest at Clear Lake Iowa with fishing sailing and bathing. Low tourist rates via Iowa Central railway and ticket agent can provide particulars.

Clear Lake Iowa Iowa Central Railway

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Open Rev Yaggy Prof. Pandhet Cornet H. H Arnold Yonder Heaven Chinery Sycamore Street Library Association Met New Library Board Diamond The McColm Dry Goods Co Mammoth McColim Dry Goods Co Rev. Fowler Harrison County Missouri Valley Anti-Saloon League Harrson County Prof A. B. Warner Rock Island Buffalo Pan-American Eedful Dr. Miles Chamberlain H. C. Thiesen Pharmacy E. 2d St Muscatine Markets Illinois Pouirs Graham Rio California Pocahontas Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Iowa Brigade Uniform Bank Cedar Rapids Knights Templar Louisville N. Y Inc G. Farmer, AG N. Ry Cedar Rapids. In Mr. Clerk J. L. Giesler J. H. Kaiser F. H. Little Gus Schmidt John H. Kaiser A. Baird F. W. Swan F. W. Eversmeyer J. L. Geisler C. A. Mull J.S. Blackwell S. G. Stein Muscatine Heating and Plumbing CO Hay Market
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