Iron Trade Normal Points to Market Recovery
The Iron Age says the only effective remedies to restore the iron industry to normal are sharp pig iron production cuts and a strong export push. Furnaces were blown out in July, lowering capacity by Aug 1, with 240 furnaces idle. further shutdowns are planned as stock depletes. Exports of steel billets tin plate and other products rise, though freight costs stay high. Prices at New York remain unbalanced with finished goods cheaper than raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central West
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices of Aug 9 1900
Weekly real estate transfers list includes Ida B Warfield to Arthur J Weaver and other parcel changes in Muscatine and surrounding towns. Larg e lands transfers from Brandt to Clemons and Frank to Musser among multiple parcels. Also notes Illinois broom corn storm damage estimate and various short notices from Aug 10 1900 regional news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Ida B. Warfield
Hus
Arthur J. Weaver
Muscatine
Ella G. Richter
Wgncaesor
C. H. Gobble Co. Treas
North Muscatine
Miles DeMoss
Wilton
Frank G. Cromer
Mary A. Cochran
Henderson
Moscow
John Neipert, Jr
Wilson Rice
H. C. Harding
Plc’s State Bank
West
Jas. T. Stockdale Et al
P. M. Musser
Ween
E. A. Hitchcock
South Muscatine
Arthur C. Brandt
Elbert Clemons
Henry Jayne
Jos
J. Wrey
H. B. Watters
W. S. Luse
O. L
Claus H. Frank
Geo
Arcola
Ills
Central
Imnois
Illinois
Joliet Wire Company Dispute Court Battle Over Directors
In Joliet Illinois stockholders fight over control of Joliet Wire company as Judge Dibell hears a motion to dissolve an injunction. Workers claim wage cuts despite company claims no reductions. Des Moines reports Kasson as a senatorial possibility linked to Governor Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, Ills
Joliet Wire Company
Dibell
American Steel and Wire Company
Des Moines
John A. Kasson
Shaw
Kasson
State Department
Washington
Department
Tragic Crossing Fatalities Near Fremont Nebraska
James Wilson a truck farmer and Lena Kavich eight were killed when struck by a train at a Fremont crossing. Max Kavich six was severely injured as Wilson attempted to cross the Union Pacific overland flyer with the children aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
James Wilson
Lena Kavich
Max Kavich
Wilson
Union Pacific Overland Flyer
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It promises relief forever with a 10 cent price and refunds if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Town Folks Gather for Dance and Social Visits
Sunday visitors Jesse and Joe Munday enjoyed a buggy ride in String Town. Dozens attended a Saturday dance at M M Lewis. Families and neighbors visited homes of Arnold Meyers and others, with farm work and county-seat trips noted among residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Munday
Joe
M M. Lewis
John Meyers
Charlie
Amelia
Grace
John Arnold
Pert Adam
C. W. Chapman
H. Meyers
Nellie Mapes
Pearl Adams
Illinois
Louie Spratford
Geo. Smith
Melon View Farm
Johnie
Allie Bottomley
Jim McDonald
W. W. Richards
Muscatine
John Smith
Johnie Butcher
Conesville
James McDonald
West Liberty
Fred Fisher
Wm. Smith
Frank
Isa Cochran
Sawesterpool
McDonald
Nettie van Demaat
Lucy Mapes
H. Ryan
Burke
Will Meyers
Dresden Ships Out With 1000 Troops For China
Bremen reports the last of five ships chartered by the German government cleared the port today carrying 1,000 troops and a full load of ammunition and supplies. Since July 18 a total of 10,000 troops have sailed from Bremen for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
China
Dresden
Excursionists Start for Colorado by Rock Island Railroad
The first of three independent trips to Denver and other Colorado points began this morning from the city with a large crowd aboard the Rock Island Railroad. Subsequent departures are set for September 7 and September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Chicago
Denver
Rock Island Railroad
Truth love claims of every scoundrel noted
A concise moral remark noting that no rogue avoids professing a fondness for truth. The line underscores hypocrisy and the recurrent clash between pretended virtue and actual conduct.
Northwestern Saengerbund festival opens in Burlington
The nineteenth annual Northwestern Saengerbund festival began in Burlington Iowa last night. Other items note census and population questions, labor strikes, water usage, political figures, religious converts, and international tensions in brief outline form.
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Burlington
Chicago
Canton
London
McKinley
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Germany
Zionist Congress
Alejandrino
Luzon
Fukushima
Imperial Nobles’ College
Tokyo
Japan
Russia
England
Welle Simmons
Henry Young
New Orleans
Berlin
Dr. Aarons
Summer Street Car Schedule for Muscatine and Routes
The schedule shows summer streetcar service from the company's office for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and Sunday table. Service runs from early morning to late evening with departures every 20 minutes on most routes and a 30 minute interval late in the day. The last car at 11:10 p m. moves to the switch then to the car house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Park Place
Fair Grounds
Company
Cemetery
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speer
Second
Cedar Eets
Cedar Street
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. C. CostTgsr
Howe
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
S. R. Amlong
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B. E. Lilly’s
Lewis
J. B. Lewis CO
Boston
Mass
F. A. Neidig
East Second Street
Iron Trade Normal
Whitch
Sheldon
Europe
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Kan
Teutonic
Christian Endeavor Society
Peoria
Decatur and Mattoon
Springfield
His
Secretary of State
Peora
Mattoon
Peoria, Decatur and
Evansville
Circuit Court of the United States
St. Ignace, Mich
Aloysius
Dennis Lenahan
Detroit
Joliet Mill
Wire Company
ADAMS
Mull
the Street Car Company
Society
Owa Lodge
J. Prichrorra
W. M. A.W. MorGan
Hawkeye Lodge
G. SaHarnit
W. M. PW. Eversmeyer
A. Riemcke
DE Molay
M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Hall, Olds’ Block
Frank Gould
V. C. Clay KnNeese
Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
Mas
S. E. Fox
R.C. ScuEenck
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
H. Coscrous
G. W. Covexston
Sec
Knights OF Pythias
Musquitine Tribe
Redman
Hal
Shammo Hall
P. m
F. A. Jounsos
Sachem
F.C. Lange
Maccabee Hall
Fisch
Henry H. Fack
J. W. Haun
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Macabee Hall
Fisch's
W. D. Hine
Mrs. Mary ©. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Woodman Gail
Q. T. Howard
Pres
E Fay
Bankers’ Union OF the World
First National Bank
L. Peyeatt
N. W. Meyers
Lanner Lodge
NO. 10
D. OF FH
A.O. U. W. Hall
Molle E. Wites
Gussie Mull
Ll. J. Gresner
W. M
Emma Manlove
Brown
Over National Bank
Offee
John M. Kemble
J. W. McKee
Neutary Public
Dramworth’s Drug Store
Thompson
SUE Browsing
Thompson 4 CO. Life Insurance
Old’s
Iowa Ave
2D St
Carskaddan
W. D. Burk
Burk
LAW
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
Muscatine, Iowa
Titus
DR. V. Jackson
B. Jayne
Ona Jayne
Hoffman
E. F. Richman
Scott Richman
Richman & Richman
Drs. H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
Cocidence
West Third Street
Deen
DR. J
Kulp
Oce
Mee Cook
Merrick, Walsh & Phelps Jewelry Co
Olive St. St. Louis
Madam Hamilton
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