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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
8
Titus and Jackson advertise real estate loans for building, promising low rates and no charge to show properties. The item mentions Rock Island travel, Davenport, and local social events tied to the firm’s promotions.
Woodmen Camp No 106 residents are urged to gather at the hall tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to join the parade.
The column lists residents and visitors like Mrs. Leo Blanchard and Misses Vanatta Smith in Davenport, with travels on the Firefly to Rock Island and to Burlington. It notes the Iowa Telephone underground conduit completion, Drs. Miller Fulham moving offices, and Chas. Ruthenberg visiting relatives in Rock Island. It mentions a Woodman ball, Paudhet’s orchestra, travel plans to Pan-American Exposition, and a Presbyterian Sewing circle outing with a large 35-member group. Eva Stein suffered a thumb injury at the Royal Button Factory.
An old advertisement lists ladies linen collars with cape in all sizes, sunbonnets at five cents, ladies leather belts, and sunbonnets offered free in one lot. It also promotes children's calico dresses for ages 1 3, girls gingham dresses in colors for ages 2 4, and girls' shirtwaists once sold at 1 to 1 1/4 dollars.
Woodmen and Royal Neighbors receive a special discount on photos at Townsend's studio. The one day offer is valid Friday August 16. The notice also mentions a highest award at P. A. of 1.
The Musser Public Library project nears completion with a handsome exterior and ongoing interior finish. Local benefactor P M Musser supports a stock of books as reports say four prominent citizens already contributed and a former resident may donate. President Titus has actively solicited funds, with hopes that more citizens will add to the book fund to reach a desired total.
Chicago markets report shows wheat at Sept and Dec futures with mixed gains and losses, corn and oats fluctuating, pork and lard quotes, and rib futures. Receipts list for hogs, cattle, and sheep at Chicago olive stock open steady, with mixed closes. Kansas City and Omaha hog and cattle activity noted. Weather brief cites rain in Indiana Ohio and Dakotas with cooler forecasts. cattle prices listed and day clearances for wheat and flour, corn and oats. Liverpool close lower on wheat and corn. New York stock quotes show modest gains across exchanges.
F A Miller Milwaukee Road general passenger agent in Chicago says the cut off contract is not yet let and the route not finally located. Ottumwa Creston dispatch notes a grading contractor for the C B & Q line from Ottumwa to Creston was removed and a Milwaukee cut off contractor plans to begin in two months moving 2,000,000 cubic yards of dirt.
The telegram in the St Louis Globe-Democrat notes two new gushers located in Block 38 on property owned by the King of Co. The notice highlights potential oil activity and implies significance for local energy prospects.
Beaumont Texas Aug 10 two more gushers were brought in totaling four in as many days both wells located on Spindletop Hill block 38 in the Hogg Swayne syndicate territory The Darragh Oil company drilled a 6 inch well by J W Sturm and the Cattlemen’s Oil company well was drilled by Contractors Trammer Turner Hart of Houston These were the twenty third and twenty fourth gushers in the field More details on another page
Dr Hancher completed twenty addresses in eighteen days while visiting the district to recruit students. He reports a fine outlook for enrollees and notes Hershey hall, a gift from Mrs Elizabeth Hershey of Muscatine, will be filled with young women, enhancing college facilities.
Advertises for 1000 guests at the Woodman ball Friday evening with tickets at 50 cents and ladies admitted free. Paudfet's orchestra to provide music.
Dr. F. H. Little, president of the Muscatine Hospital Association, lauds the new hospital funded by Miss Mira Hershey. He says it will be the finest in the state, surpassing others like Des Moines in overall equipment and appointments.
Arbitration by W. E. Blake of Burlington resolves patent No 35 255 ownership in favor of J. H. Bath, ending a long clash with M. W. Klotz. Bath gains exclusive rights, avoiding U S court action. Columbus Safeguard notes the favorable settlement before litigation.
Dr E K Tyler and Chas Grade with Fred T Nesper traveled to Davenport on the 9 53 train. Nesper was taken to a hospital for treatment and given morphine to ease pain. Tyler expected to return home this evening while Grade remained with Nesper for several days.
A brief notice invites readers to join a morning gathering at eight o'clock. The item emphasizes punctual participation and community involvement.
A. B. Cummins, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, spoke in Chicago on private business claiming a majority of at least 100000 next fall. He praised party strength, denounced Democratic splits, and predicted Dolliver and Allison will both win reelections. He also spoke on a hoped amicable steel strike settlement and national prosperity.
The second annual reunion session elected General Irving Hale of Colorado as president and chose Council Bluffs Iowa as the site for the next encampment after a hard-fought contest with several cities.
An advertising notice urges readers to contact Titus and Jackson for buying or selling farms, inviting inquiries by phone or mail.
The Muscatine firemen selected the M. N. & 8S. and Iowa Central routes for the Firemen's State Tournament in Marshalltown on August 28. A special train departs the M. N. & C. depot at 5 a.m. with a stop at South Muscatine street car crossing to board passengers. Round trip fare is two dollars. For information contact the M. N. & S. depot or Chief Nerbert and the foremen. A L Lindner is general agent.
A good chance to obtain one of the best homes in the city featuring modern improvements at a great bargain. Call Titus & Jackson now.
When corn traded at 26 cents L A Manson and Co of Chicago predicted 60 cents. The firm at 74 Board of Trade urged readers to heed their outlook amid the market chatter and forecasts.
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