Water set deal and local notices in Muscatine
Regular water set priced at 98 cents with 1.25 value in Scheetz’s sale this week. Miss Nellie Robertson travels to Chicago for a few days, while Miss Carre Smalley returns from California. Lew’s Picturesque Muscatine available at book stores for 50 cents. Drs Miller and Fulhiam relocate to 309 East Second Street. Rev J. Fry and wife report from Springdale meeting and two stirring addresses by Mr Stewart. Mrs Chas Mulford departs to Cedar Rapids with granddaughters Puth Reinhardt and Henrietta Campbell for a few days with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Fry
Springdale
The
Friends Church
Stewart
Chicago
Chas. Mulford
St. Louis
Harriet Mulford
W. 3d Street
Cedar Rapids
Puth Reinhardt
Henrietta Campbell
Corn price forecast by L. H. Manson & Co Chicago
The firm at 74 Board of Trade Chicago forecast corn would rise from 26 cents a bushel to 60 cents. Their prediction contrasts with current market levels and suggests a sharp gain in corn prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Manson & Co
Board of Trade
Chicago
Ladies Auxiliary of YMCA Plans October Rum Mage Sale
The YMCA Ladies Auxiliary held its regular meeting to plan the October rum mage sale and fall activities. Mentioned efforts by Miss Helen Gould and Mrs. Russell Sage, plus the new Brooklyn Navy Yard building funded at 450 000 dollars, reflect the auxiliary’s broad role in supporting soldiers and furnishing homes for young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
International Committee of the
Helen Gould
Russell Sage
Brooklyn
Delay in Beginning at Mississippi Box Company Mill
Machinery for Mississippi Box Company slow to start as essential components have not arrived. Officials have appealed to makers with no favorable reply yet. Mill has operated at night to meet orders while awaiting parts. South Muscatine Lumber reports their mill will run overtime soon if orders keep rising.
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Mississippi Box Company
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Preventive note on appendicitis and digestion
The article links rising appendicitis in Americans to constipation and improper digestion. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to keep bowels regular and avoid appendicitis, claiming it strengthens digestion without irritants. The piece urges safe use and lists the Monticello Illinois company and local agent J J Havercamp as distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Iill
J. J. Havercamp
East Second Street
Prizes on Exhibition for Labor Day Contests
The display in Reinemund's window shows the prizes for Labor Day athletic contests. Winners will receive items such as a parlor clock, gold watches, gold pins, silver watches, and Mississippi river pearls on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinemund
Des Moines to Davenport Rail Route Under Review
D B Lyons manager of the Des Moines Iowa City and Eastern railroad plans travel to Williamsburg and other points along the proposed right of way as officials weigh a direct Iowa City to Davenport line versus a Muscatine route. Directors hear arguments for both options as local committees promote the project and executives appraise prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Lyons
Des Moiines, Iowa City & Eastern Railroad
Williamsburg
Towa City
Davenport
Muscatine
Rock Island
Iowa City
West Liberty
Des Moines Register
Restful Retreat at Clear Lake Offers Fishing and Sailing
Mr. Clerk urged to take a break at Clear Lake Iowa for rest with fishing sailing and bathing. Iowa Central railway promotes low tourist rates and invites travelers to ask the ticket agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Mrs John Brass Travels by Firefly from Davenport
Mrs John Brass spent yesterday in Davenport and returned home last night aboard the Firefly, according to local travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brass
Davenport
Various Travel and Local Notices From Davenport Area
Yesterday in Davenport with numerous residents and visitors reported in town on business. Dr P M Johnson from Wilton and Miss Lida Etta Whitted from New York arrived for visits. Rev Mr Hertzler rode the Firefly to Burling ton for a short stay. Mrs Susanna Williams of East Hill is gravely ill. Mrs Sherman Stone of Wapello traveled via Firefly to her home. Mrs Sarah Verman headed home to Peoria on the Firefly. Mr and Mrs Beatty and Mr and Mrs Hoope returned from Cedar Rapids after attending the republican state convention. Mrs W C Tufts of Keota will visit two weeks at 601 East Eighth St. Geo F OBrien visits his son in Iowa City then Florence Colo. Judge Rowan sentences Geo Wahl to the industrial school at Eldora on his father's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tufts
Keota
City
H. H. Arnold
East Eighth Street
Geo. F. O’brien
George
Iowa City
Iowa City Republican
Florence
Colo
Waterfront Strike Brings City Sprinklers Idle
San Francisco labor leaders call a mass meeting to discuss the waterfront strike. Street sprinklers and sweepers walked out, leaving streets unswept and unsprinkled. Millions of bushels of grain risk ruin from autumn rains if not moved, as ninety coastwise ships and twenty deep water vessels remain tied up.
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San Francisco
Before Baby Is Born Advertisement Lets Women Request Free Book
A period advice notice urges expectant mothers to request a free book titled Before Baby is Born from the Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta GA. It promises to ease fear of childbirth and pains associated with motherhood and appeals to all women to send name and address for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Stabbing Affray At Elrick Junction Station
At Elrick Junction the M N and S S railroad terminal a stabbing affray occurred with G L Seevers the operator and ticket agent stabbed after urging quiet. Seevers sustained head and body wounds from rocks and a knife. He filed information for arrest but names of the assailants could not be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrick Junction
Battle-Ax Junction
Iowa Central
G. L. Seevers
Seevers
Wapello
Rainfall Benefits Muscatine County Crops
Today's general rain will aid crops across Muscatine County. A local farmer notes morning rain hit the Illinois shore, while this afternoon's showers should moisture the fields, though ground may not soak deeply yet. Farmers have awaited rain and expect material crop benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Iowa
Muscatine County
Miss Betsie Porter Arrives Aboard the Firefly
Betsie Porter was reported to have arrived aboard the Firefly last night coming from the east, marking a notable coastal travel event for local readers.
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Betsie Porter
Chicago Markets Report From Aug 8 Open High Low Close
Chicago markets dispatch shows Wheat Corn Oats with Sept Dec and May quotes, stocks and prices for BTS Work Lard Ribs and hogs cattle and sheep receipts, with Kansas City Omaha and Liverpool activity. Weather notes light showers in Iowa and Kansas, no frost, forecast cloudy cooler. Mrs. Peter McCoy improving after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Liverpool
Iowa
Kansas
Sioux City
Davenport
Ft. Dodee
Concordia
Oceanic collision in fog sinks Kincara near Waterford
The White Star liner Oceanic collided with the steamer Kincara in dense fog near Waterford after leaving Liverpool. The Kincara sank with seven crew members drowned and eight crew missing. The Oceanic experienced a panic but continued voyage.
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Queenstown
Oceanic
Liverpool
Waterford
Kincara
Great Yangtse Flood Drowns Thousands in China
Advices from the Empress of Japan report disastrous floods in China as the Yangtse river overflows. Since July the water rose steadily and was about forty six feet above normal on July 10 at Kinkiong. The death toll is enormous and millions are left homeless. Large areas have been submerged, with treetops or even roofs visible above water.
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Yangtse River
Victoria
B. C
Empress of
Japan
China
Becaue
Yangtse
Kinkiong
French Squadron Ordered Ready for Possible Departure
Villefranche France August news reports a French squadron prepared to depart at a moment's notice. Destination unknown but believed to be Constantinople, with orders in place for rapid mobilization.
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Villefrenche
France
Constantinople
Grand Trunk Railway Pan American Route Advertised
The Grand Trunk Railway System markets itself as a picturesque Pan American route to Buffalo via Muskoka Ka Wartha Lakes St. Lawrence rapids and White Mountains. Beginning June 24 a fleet of Pullman vestibule drawing room sleeping cars departs Chicago daily at 3 02 p m for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist information contact city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Buffalo
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
White Mountains
Chicago
Portland
Boston
Port Huron
Toronto
Montreal
Clark Street
Dissolution of Baker & Neidig Printers
The firm Baker and Neidig job printers is dissolved by mutual consent. C W Baker retires while A J Neidig continues the business at 325 East Second Street. All creditors and claimants are asked to call at the job office. August 1 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker & Neidig
C. W. Baker
A. J. Neidig
East Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Muscatine Journal
J. L. Giesler
J. H. Kaiser
5. L. Johnson
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
R. A. Holmes
Scheetz’s
Nellie Robertson
Lewis
Carre Smalley
California
Wm. Hennicker
Kate Koenigsaecker
H. W. Lewis
Drs. Miller and
Fulhiam
Muscatine Heating and Plumbing CO
Hay Market
Geo. B. Fisch’s
East Second St
Ladies’ Auxiliary Met
Rochester
H. Center
Dillaway
Will Hartman
Chris Kuehl
P. M. Johnson
Wilton
Lida Etta Whitted
New York City
Mr. Hertzler
Burlington
Susanna Williams
East Hill
Sherman Stone
Wapelio
Sarah Verman
Ficken
Peoria
J. Q. Beatty
Joseph Hoope
Jersey
Peerless
Sack
A. Welk
Mulberry Street
Elrick
Reeves
Texas
Peter McCoy
New York
Atchison
Close
Mo. Pac
St. Paul
Ts R. Seland
UN. Pac
U. 8. Steel
Erie
Grand Trunk Railway System
Guarantee Loan Co
Muscatine, Iowa
Wittich Bros
E. Second St
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