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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
4
R. D. Taylor, a Sweetland township farmer, warns Johnson County corn will be less than half last year and of poor quality. He notes a light frost in low areas and predicts five weeks delay, with possible further loss if cold continues. Oats also down. one farmer reports sixty bushels from ten acres.
Real estate transfers filed with County Recorder Reesink include Giesler to Duncan for lot 8 block 53 Wilton. Hagen to Winder for fractional of nw4 sec 12. Atteneder to Security Investment Co for Montpelier lots 5 6 in blocks 1 and 3. Consideration amounts listed as 425 00 and 190 00.
Quotations on bonds and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange show the range of prices at the close of business today in New York. The report lists leauing stocks and securities with their closing figures for the market day.
Four year old patient suffered colic and stomach cramps. Doctor’s morphine injection worsened condition. After giving Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, the child slept within thirty minutes and recovered. F I Wilkins Shell Lake. Wilkins is bookkeeper for Shell Lake Lumber Co. Available from all druggists.
Advertises property sales with low upfront payment options. Seeks buyers who have a few hundred dollars for a first payment and offers homes starting at $800 with long term, easy installments. Telephone contact listed as 109.
The new heating plant for the Young Men's Christian Association has arrived and the boiler is being installed this afternoon. Radiators will follow after plastering finishes. The roof is complete, protecting the site from rain. Roofing over the main building is gravel, over the gymnasium canvas and tar. Plasterers start early next week and will cover walls soon. Carpenters will finish rooms vacated by plasterers.
The Journal man visited Dave Bogard's East Second Street clothing store to view new styles in men's wear. He noted attractive hats, neckwear, and full suits, with much of the stock yet to arrive but ready for business despite the partial delivery.
Promotional note outlines travel by Grand Trunk Railway to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes St. Lawrence River rapids Thousand Islands White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Requests tourist publications from Advertising Department 125 Adams St Chicago G W Vaux AGPTA.
The Oleander, a new government lighthouse tender built in Dubuque by Iowa Iron Works, passed Muscatine at 2 30 PM on its way to Memphis. Viewers praised its trim appearance and speed, noting plans to operate between New Orleans and St Paul, with officials A McKnight and W W Bronson aboard. It will tend lighthouses and may not return to these waters for months.
President E. F. Richman reports the old settlers program nearly complete for the Saturday August 29 meeting. Invited speakers include Hon. John Mahin with The Early Professional Men of Muscatine and Hon. Samuel McNutt with Our Passing Years. Additional names like R. W. Leverich Lindley Hoopes Hon J Carskaddan John H Munroe Hon W F Brannan and C F Cadle are expected with subjects to be chosen.
The Ellery Royal Italian band led by Rivera comes to Rand Opera House next Monday. The group wowed audiences last season with precise playing and dynamic leadership. Rivera, a rising conductor and educator, is praised as a national sensation with a storied repertoire and modern operatic selections.
Thiesen's purest drugs and talcum powder advertise at Thiesen's while Miss Mary Anson hosts St Matthias Industrial Sewing Society Friday at 2 PM. Various residents from Wapello Atalissa Wilton and Montrose visit, travel, or return home. Muscatine folks head to Davenport for races.
The R A M Stated convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 will meet Friday evening August 14 with business of importance and degree work. Attendance requested oclock sharp by order of M E H priest Geo C Winn secretary.
Want ads seeking immediateOccupants for furnished rooms at 208 Iowa Avenue. Energetic, active men preferred for summer work for college students with salary or commission. Send responses to Lock Box 128 Muscatine.
Epworth Leaguers from West Liberty and Sigourney plan a Muscatine excursion on Monday August 17. The J S steamer will depart Rock Island at 8 30 AM and return about 8 30 PM with Wilton Epworth League supervision. Many nonmembers are expected to join the day trip.
About thirty five members gathered at Mrs. Emma Thomas in South Muscatine for a pleasant afternoon of fellowship and a productive session. Ice cream and cake were served and attendees planned the next meeting at Mrs. Radebaugh’s on the Island for August 25.
In Washington on August 13 the fourth day of the International Typographical convention began late after copies of an unlabeled pamphlet circulated in the hall were destroyed. The pamphlet stated the publishers’ side in the Seattle and Tacoma dispute.
President Steiner of Dubuque condemns growing crime as well organized while addressing the Interstate Sheriffs Association in Omaha. Frank Trumbo of Ottawa Illinois chosen secretary treasurer and J W Dreger of Minneapolis elected vice president.
Suits totaling 250000 dollars have been filed against Thomas A Cleage the St Louis grain speculator linked to December coin deals that cost customers thousands of dollars. The action names him as defendant in St Louis Missouri.
Washington August 13 Secretary Shaw has removed Henry Ives Cobb from duty as special architect for the Chicago post office. No reason is assigned.
Indianola confirms September 16 as the opening date for the Des Moines conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. Bishop Mallalieu has fixed the date and the session will convene in Indianola.
Al Heinzeman of Davenport was killed today in the American Can Company factory. The cause and manner of death are not known at this time.
Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Fair from August 21 to 29 with peak events August 24 to 29. The fair promises plentiful sights regardless of occupation, including a livestock show and other features.
The Rock Island system announces half rate travel to Des Moines from Iowa stations August 20 to 29 with a round trip from Muscatine set at $4.90 and a return limit August 1. Agents in Iowa or S F Boyd Davenport IA can provide train details and arrangements for the event titled Pain's Ancient Rome show featuring lavish scenery fireworks and gala city decorations.
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