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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
J. C. Coster of Muscatine Iowa declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney subject to the county convention. Announcement dated August 11 1900.
City council met with most members present to review officers' reports and approve minutes. Remonstrances from East Fifth street property owners oppose grade changes and crossing closures. city attorney urges strict enforcement of a five minute crossing obstruction ordinance with penalties.
Des Moines hosts a four day horse show September 11 to 14 at the new Baseball Park in the city center. The event promises a grand, brilliantly lit arena with an elegant amphitheatre, bringing thousands to witness a premier display of fine horses and equipment from major cities.
Polks cavalry troops perform maneuvers while the Des Moines Fire Department readies an elaborate program. The Des Moines Horse Show is described as a grand and pleasant surprise for attendees.
A group of merchants including G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co Jno J Havercamp and J Theo Keuchmann offer refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. A 50 cent bottle must cure cough or cold or money returned. A 25 cent bottle is also offered with similar satisfaction guarantee.
Big preparations are being made for the 46th annual exhibition and fair of the state to be held in Des Moines from August 24 to September 1, 1900. The notice also mentions a patent remedy claim and agent J. J. Havercamp selling Weeks Break-Up A Cold tabs at 25 cents.
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