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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
5
The steamer Ben Hershey, expected to deliver a raft to South Muscatine Lumber and Box, has not appeared after twelve days on the route. Repair delays and unknown reasons are suspected, with arrival anticipated tomorrow carrying a small mill raft.
The Muscatine Island melon crop shrank this year causing prices to stay high. J. E. Hoopes company shipped two cars to northern Iowa as the season begins and by August 25 the season is expected to end. The article notes widespread crop shortages across the south and up north, with many locals traveling or returning from trips and visiting relatives.
A Kansas City paper profiles Alfred Montgomery the Farmer Painter who stayed at the public library last year. He recalls his rise with the painting Down on the Farm, notes his belief in depicting common objects, and recounts selling works to Tulsa Indians while on a Kansas City stop before returning to Bloomington Illinois.
Dr. Axtell, eye specialist, will fit lenses and provide eye care at the Grand Hotel parlors with weekly visits starting Monday August 6. Practicing in Columbus Junction for a year, he already serves many in Louisa and Muscatine counties and lists numerous Columbus Junction clients among his testimonials. He is slated to return to Hotel Grand Monday August 16.
Iowa Central sells round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest. On the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the south southeast west and southwest. Rate one fare plus two dollars. Liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates call on agents or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
W. H. Snyder of Letts traveled to Muscatine to attend to business matters.
The thirteenth biennial reunion of Crocker’s Iowa brigade will be held in Clinton on September 26 and 27. Members of the 11th 15th and 16th Iowa infantry volunteers are invited. Gov. A B Cummins will deliver the biennial address. Transportation, hotel rates and full details will follow in a second circular.
Muscatine’s Stars travel by steamer Helen Blair with friends to Davenport to meet Grand Island in a fast amateur game. Borgstedt and Schwab will back the local team, and a large local turnout is expected for a big contest at the fair grounds.
The Grand Army men begin their fortieth national encampment in Minneapolis for six days ending Friday, August 17. Veterans from across the country attend with receptions parades and music planned. Commander-in-Chief Tanner oversees operations from the West Hotel with key aides and officials in attendance.
The Goshen Republicans meet in caucus at Woodmen hall Atalissa Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m to select eight delegates for the county convention and nominate two candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees and to transact other proper business. Cc C Croxen Committeeman.
A tenant dispossessed by a cough or cold seeks relief with Dr. King’s New Discovery advertised at 50 cents and 1.00. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store markets the remedy as a cure for coughs and colds.
Indianapolis reports from the state Statistician show Indiana saw 26,797 marriages and 3,844 divorces in 1905, down from 28,301 marriages and 3,449 divorces in 1904. The peak years were 1903 with 28,005 licenses and 3,963 divorces.
Advertises large harvest labor demand across Minnesota and the Dakotas with low rail rates from Iowa Central Railway. Tickets on sale daily August 1 1906 to 31 1906. Wages from 1.75 to 3.00 dollars per day including board. Inquiries to A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
Mason City reports letters from C. M. C. Stewart, former local druggist, now in San Francisco finalizing an Alaska mining sale valued near 900000. Stewart, who left with a party including Rosecrans of Clear Lake, is returning east to enjoy “easy street” after hardships in the Klondike.
N B Ansley of West Liberty announces his candidacy for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the Republican county convention. Announcement dated August 10 1906.
A newly found cobalt region rich in silver and other metals is accessible via the Grand Trunk Railway System. A prepared booklet describing the area will be mailed on application to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., Grand Trunk Railway System, 135 Adams St., Chicago.
Preparations are complete for a grand German celebration by the Muscatine Mechanics Aid Society at Weed's Park tomorrow. The event runs from daybreak to late night with attendance expected from Muscatine and Davenport. Pauchet's band and the Maennerchor will perform in concerts afternoon and evening.
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