Millenium beliefs and prophetic interpretations from W L Dexter
W L Dexter of Muscatine Iowa argues the millennium is imminent, citing Revelation 20 and Isaiah to support pre millennial expectations. He references Joel judgments and the gathering of nations, urging readers to prepare for end time events as described in scripture.
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Micah
Isaiah
Lord of Hosts
Joel
Jehoshaphat
Israel
Decision
Zion
Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
John
God
Satan
Christ
W. L. Dexter
Muscatine
Iowa
Ottumwa Encampment Preparations For Company C Departure
Company C leaves on the Rock Island at 7 58 am bound for Ottumwa encampment. Route through Eldon, arrival at Union depot about 12 15 pm. Camp lies in South Ottumwa across the river, reached by street car or hacks. Weather may affect the site but Ottumwa prepares to entertain visitors and Governor’s day is expected Tuesday. Company C returns in a week.
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Ottumwa
Rock Island
Eldon
Union
Company C
Muscatine County Attorney Nomination Bid
Candidate announces listing for county attorney nomination subject to Muscatine county Republican convention. E. McIntosh listed as initiator.
Pedestrian Struck By Car On Front Street
About 9 20 last evening a car bound for South Muscatine struck a pedestrian along Front street near the Bartlett packing house. The man, Nicholas Buchhalter a 60 year old Swiss farm hand, broke a leg just above the knee and received minor bruises. He was treated by Dr. Oliver then moved to the Kemble House after initial dressing.
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South Muscatine
Front Street
Bartlett
Lake Minder
Oliver
Kemble House
Nicholas Buchhalter
William Schuessler
Lake Township
Lightning Hits Fred Schurk Home on Roscoe Avenue
About six o'clock this morning Fred Schurk’s house at 815 Roscoe avenue was struck by lightning. The roof and chimney suffered severe damage but no occupants were injured as they were downstairs at the time. The fire and electrical display were clearly visible, and the loss is covered by insurance.
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Fred Schurk
Roscoe Ave
Roscoe Avenue
Munroe
Last Rites For Miss Laura Erb Held At Family Home
A large gathering of sympathetic friends attended the funeral service for Miss Laura Erb at the West Fourth street home. Rev. L. B. Hix led the rites with comforting words and prayer. Mrs. Ed Gobble sang a three-verse hymn before the procession to the city cemetery for interment in the family plot. Pallbearers were Harry Schoemaker Ralph Lillibridge Paul Hoffman Lysle Reppert Arthur Steinmetz and Harold Mahin.
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Erb
West Fourth Street
Laura Erb
Rv. L. B. Hix
Ed. Gobble
Messrs
Harry Schoemaker
Ralph Lillibridge
Paul Hoffman
Lysle Reppert
Arthur Steinmetz
Harold Mahin
Demise of Mrs John Stocker in Muscatine
Mrs John Stocker died suddenly at her home 604 Second street South Muscatine due to childbirth. A native of Muscatine born December 15, 1862 she was known locally and belonged to Banner Lodge and the Daughters of Rebekah. She leaves a sorrowing husband and daughter. funeral at the residence Wednesday at 2 o clock.
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John Stocker
Second Street
South Muscatine
Anna Priester
Banner Lodge
Rebekah
Eaton Declares Candidacy for County Auditor Nomination
Wilton Iowa August 7 1900 Co D Eaton announces candidacy for nomination to the office of County Auditor before the county convention addressing Republican voters in Muscatine county.
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Muscatine County
D. Eaton
Wilton
Iowa
Public Letting for Pike Creek Earth Fill and Riprap
Bids due Saturday August 18 1900 at 130 p m for earth fill across Pike creek and riprap at the work site one mile west of the Lord Ferry bridge in Orono township. Public letting at the site. E C Stocker County Auditor.
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Pike Creek
Lord Ferry Bridge
Orono Township
E. C. Stocker, Co
Notice to Contractors for County Farm Brick Stack Bids
Sealed bids for erecting a brick stack at the County Farm will be received by the County Auditor until Monday August 20, 1900. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. For further information apply at the Auditor's office.
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E. C. Stocker, Co
Muscatine Carnival Week Plans With Half Fare Rates
Muscatine promoters announce a week long carnival September 10 to 15 with half fare rail rates within seventy five miles and extra trains. Attractions include Prof. Kincaid balloon ascensionist, contortionist, juggler, acrobats and a musical company. Prizes will reward merchant decorative displays and farmers are urged to exhibit produce to boost city advertising.
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Muscatine
Prof. Kincaid
Rural Route 3 Becomes Reality With Carrier Frank Addie man
Tomorrow August 15 rural route No 3 will become official and Frank Addieman will serve as carrier. The 29 square mile territory includes 127 houses with a route described from the post office west to the city limits and along Burlington Vanatta hill Gregory Lucas Grove and other roads to Muscatine and back to the post office.
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Frank Addieman
Burlington Road
Vanatta Hill Road
Vanatta Hill
East Line
Gregory Road
Lucas Grove Road
Weather report notes drought relief and corn progress
The Climate and Crop Service reports the past week's average daily temperature excess of five to eight degrees. Showers on the 11th and 12th break drought, benefiting late corn and unma tured crops. Hot conditions damaged some pastures and sandy soils, but corn on rich land progresses toward maturity. by September frost risk is low and most crops should withstand cold. Apple crop prospects in the southern section are not encouraging.
River levels rise with heavy rains across the north
The river marks 3.3 today after 2.9 on Saturday as heavy rains soak the north. St Paul reports 2.9 with a seven inch one day advance. Red Wing shows a 1.2 rise yesterday. A few official sites record slight falls. intermediate points show less variation.
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St. Paul
Red Wing
Merchants Offer Refund Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles
A signed notice promises refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if the 60 cent bottle fails to cure coughs or colds and a 25 cent bottle is offered with a similar satisfaction guarantee. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp and J. Theo. Keuchmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
Fruitland Social Notes Highlight Melon Shipments and Visits
Saturday saw thirty six car loads of watermelons shipped over the C R L P line from Fruitland. Mrs Chas Hardman returned home from Mt Zion Iowa after a visit with sister Mrs L Hughes. Miss Clara Pelton hosted a party and friends enjoyed an evening. Mrs T J Fitzsimmons reported returning from Idaho. Mrs Chas Funk’s uncle Lyman of Mount Hope died. Clyde and Elsie Kemp planned a week with aunt Mrs Mary McGrew in Grandview.
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Fruitland
Chas. Hardman
L. Hughes
Mt. Zion
Iowa
Clara Pelton
T. J. Fitzsimmons
Idaho
Chas. Funk
Mr. Lyman
Mount Hope
Clyde
Elsie Kemp
Grandview
Mary McGrew
Rogers
Mrs. Young
Kindy
Miss Kephart
Atalissa
Effie Hummel
Byron Beitel
Musserville
G. H. Corwin
FOUR MORE SPECIAL TRAINS FOR THE WEST VIA ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
The Rock Island Line announces four additional homeseekers trains to Colorado points Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake and Ogden on August 7 21 September 4 and 18. Depart Chicago at 4 45 p m each date with direct connection to Wilton line train from Muscatine at 9 20 p m arriving Denver 9 15 p m next day. One way fare plus 2 00 round trip. Tickets on sale on those dates usable until October 31. Call at the depot for Colorado booklets and information by telephone or in person.
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Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake
Ogden
Colorado Points
Chicago
Wilton Line
Muscatine
Colorado
Clear Lake Pamphlet Promotes Iowa Central Resort
The Iowa Central publicizes a pamphlet titled Clear Lake, Iowa, and the Oaks describing Clear Lake as a charming summer resort. It highlights sailing and bathing, the Oaks Hotel, bath house and toboggan slide, with engravings and views to attract readers and travelers. Copies are available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty at the Marshalltown office.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Oaks
Iowa Cental
Geo. S. Batty. G. P. & T. A. Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Low Rates to Chicago Via B C R N Ry
Travel to Chicago via the B C R N R y at reduced fares for the National Encampment of the G A R from August 27 to September 1. Good service rapid schedules and courteous staff. For rates and limits, consult the nearest agent.
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Chicago
For Sale Two Iron Settees and Chairs
Notice advertises two iron settees and two iron lawn chairs for sale. Inquiries directed to the office.
Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tab Lets
Advertisement for Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold tablets by J. J. Havercamp sole agent. Sold for 25 cents. Claims no cure and no pay policy.
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J. J. Havercamp
Black Diamond Express Leaves Buffalo for New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon on the Lehigh Valley Railroad bound for New York. Dining car service offered a la carte with luxurious parlor and day coaches available aboard.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Farm and Markets Weather Boosts Crops and Dairy Tips
Rain general across the state benefits corn and melon crops, with no major wind damage noticed. Milk quality concerns discussed include slimness in milk and bacteria sources, urging complete sterilization of cans and thorough farm sanitation. market prices listed for fruit, dairy, poultry, meat, and hardware goods reflect a steady to mixed trend.
Muscatine Markets Reported Prices for Grain and Produce
Muscatine Iowa August 14 1900 Grain and produce prices listed with flour sacks at 1 15 to 1 25 for Winter and Spring. Corn and oats market prices per bushel and per 100 pounds, hay prices from 4 to 8 dollars, fruit and vegetables including Lima beans plums tomatoes and bananas with per basket and per dozen figures.
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Graham
Illinois
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Summary of Wheat and Live Stock Quotes
Chicago markets report from H J Toher Co with McKay noting opening, high, low and close for wheat, oats, pork and lard futures. Live stock receipts show hogs and cattle activity and regional comparisons for Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Liverpool wheat and corn trends.
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Kansas City
Omaha
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E. MceIntosh
Climate and Crop Service
Weather Bureau
River News
Muscatine Markets
H. J. Toher
H. E. McKay
Chicago, Ill
The
Chicago Board Today
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Modern Woodmen’s
C. M. Gould
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