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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
4
Mrs Hawley of West Hill gave a luncheon party for about twenty ladies. Whitmore's launch carried the group to Mackey's landing for a day of recreation with lunch baskets. The trip started at 9 am and plans to return by 9 pm.
S. E. Whicher and his wife have returned from a forty day pleasure tour in the east. They visited Buffalo and Niagara Falls in New York, Portland in Maine, and other points of interest. Whicher traveled by local trains to thoroughly inspect the country and its people during the journey.
A fresh collection of neckties arrives at Hine Bros offering stylish options for the season. Shoppers can preview an array of fabrics, patterns, and colors in-store for immediate purchase.
The Eagle Point cabin near Fairport was removed from its foundations and relocated three miles upriver to Geneva Island. It was sold to Frank Giesler Chas Lindner and Chas Hanley who plan a first outing party to visit the cabin soon after the move.
Firemen's Tournament at Marshalltown on August 28. Special train leaving M N S depot at 5 am. Tickets available at Clay Kneese's East Hill, John Wiggins Mulberry St, H Gremmel Second St, Star Clothing Second St, S L Cohn Second W, W C A Busch South Muscatine, Henry Elfers South Muscatine, and at M N S depot. A L Lindner General Agent.
A local laundry service announces a new method using filtered water in its washing process. The change aims to improve stain removal and fabric care while maintaining quick turnaround times for customers.
J. EB. Hesser of Nichols spent the day in the city handling various business matters and official duties.
George Pilgrim of Muscatine Town received an insurance claim payment after losing his arm at Davenport. A board meeting reported all valid death and disability claims paid and $15,000 moved from the benefit fund to the emergency fund, elevating it to $51,000.
City authorities halted an auction run by Frank the Jeweler and revoked the license held by Koeckeritz for selling stock. They allege extra goods were brought in for sale and an anonymous letter prompted action. Koeckeritz denies charges and has discontinued the sale. Levy says he plans a new auction in Muscatine.
The Muscatine Business College urges quick registration for the September 3 opening and the fall term. August enrollment is high. seats are limited and allocated in order of registration. A one dollar registry fee applies toward tuition. mail registration if needed. refunds issued if seats are sold out. Frank the jeweler advertises clearance at slaughter prices.
Ladies G A R sociable Wednesday evening August 21 at corner Fourth and Chet nut streets. Pauchet's orchestra provides music. Edna Davidson and May Nolte sing. Ice cream cake candy and peanut table. John Ellis leads skirt dance. Jeanette Hannan gives recitation.
The county Republican central committee met this afternoon at Chairman Coster's office to change the date of the county convention for naming officers. The date was moved from August 21 to September 7.
The slogan More successful every day introduces New Process laundry as a growing business. Try them, you's know why. The brief notes the customer appeal and the improving performance over time.
Hine Bros announces arrival of new fall hat designs arriving next week. The fashion shop promotes fresh styles for the season and invites customers to preview the collection in store.
New Orleans reports storm damage total at 1 215 000 dollars. Inland turn spared Shell Beach Grande Isle escaped major impact. Tug Biloxi wrecked near quarantine with two crew lost. Cobden family drowned. fifteen mates missing. New Orleans area costs include West End 230 000, Milneburg 125 000, Mississippi sound 190 000, lower coast 250 000, river shipping 150 000, sea vessels 25 000, other areas 35 000.
A new dry cleaning process debuts promising gentler fabric care and longer garment life. The launch touts stain removal efficiency while preserving color and texture.
In Ottumwa Iowa August 17 the Wapello County Democratic convention did not adopt the Kansas City platform. John Jordan is expected to be nominated for representative and Senator McIntire for senator.
J. J. Havercamp advertises a guaranteed pile cure with a free sample and a no cure no pay offer. The package includes a pile pipe free with each purchase and a price of 50 cents.
E C Nichols of West Liberty was a business visitor in the city today making calls on local firms and discussing common interests.
The notice lists a weight guess contest for a free Shetland pony with purchases of $1 or more by August 22 at 4 pm. It also reports minor injuries to Little Frank Tucker after a wagon incident, a letter from George Sattherth waite about teachers in the Philippines, Mamie Mittlander burned while fireworks viewing, and a laundry advert from New Process Laundry. It ends with a note that an auction sale has been stopped and Frank the Jeweler promotes auction prices.
Dr C Barnston of St Louis announces a permanent cure for insanity based on aerology. He claims five cures to date and offers to demonstrate his method while noting it excludes cases from head injuries or congenital idiocy. He resides at 4522 Virginia Avenue and positions himself as a physician of high rank.
An attempt to assassinate Sheriff Eugene Ackman of Carmi Illinois failed when a box delivered to the jailer's residence contained a device with a pound and a half of dynamite. Ackman and his wife opened it unharmed. authorities in Carmi and Evansville are investigating and expect arrests soon.
The steamers W. J. Young, Jr. and Ur ania operate daily routes from Muscatine to Davenport leaving at 6 30 a m and returning at 7 30 p m with a 75 cent round trip. Weekday service from Muscatine to Burlington departs at 8 30 p m. For details contact W G Block, Agent, Muscatine Iowa.
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