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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
5
Residents discuss a new rail line through Conesville linking to Muscatine and Heinz Pickling factory access. Mayor Tom Maxwell predicts more housing, higher land values, new jobs, and faster mail service while supporters cite better market access and greater soil profit from vegetables and canning potential.
The Knights Templar of California travel by special train through Iowa to the triennial conclave in Louisville August 27 to 30. Ninety-one members travel with sixty men and thirty-one women aboard sleeping, observation, and dining cars. Iowa Grand Commander W H Norris and a large party plan to meet in Chicago, then proceed to Louisville. A Knights Templar band from Newton will perform a sacred concert at Logan Monuments park.
Notice states heating for the coming season begins September 1. Those who wish to use steam heat should visit the office to review the contract terms for the upcoming season.
Abraham Sheely riding in a buggy on West Fourth street was struck by a passing car near a street car track. He sustained a broken left collar bone and was taken to Henry Holmes's residence for medical aid. Doctors expect a six week healing period. The country resident was returning home. no blame on the car company.
Prof Daniel Webster a Galesburg Illinois pianist and music instructor visits the city to seek a Muscatine posting. He comes recommended and quotes finishing highest honors from Knox Conservatory Galesburg.
Ladies from the South End and Mu'serville hosted a home gathering at 624 Demorest avenue for E L Lockwood's 26th birthday. Refreshments included lemon ice cream cocoa cake chocolate and grapes. Mrs Ida Fletcher arranged floral decor. Mrs Henry Earl served as toast mistress.
Local social round includes visits by Mrs. Frank Ellman and Holliday in Washington and by Mr Nellie Beatey family from Moline. Rev J M Rich to preach at South Muscatine Friends. Ed Randleman adds two rooms. Workers return to mills after a short shutdown. Engagements, travels, a double wedding toast, and a newborn son for Mr and Mrs John Kuebler of South Muscatine.
Hay prices rise to 14 dollars per ton amid limited supply with dealers predicting further gains. Beef outlook turns stronger with cattle and meat expected to fetch higher prices next spring, notes by livestock expert T F Ek Lotham of Weavergrace Farm Chillicothe Mo. The piece lists current prices for hay grains and various livestock and farm goods.
Tickets on sale daily via Nickel Plate road with 10 day return period. Special low rates for 15 and 30 day Chicago to Buffalo round trips. Discounts to all points east. John Y. Callahan general agent at 111 Adams St Chicago. Phone Central 2057. Chicago city ticket office also at 111 Adams Street.
A convoy of Italian coaches moved through the city this morning heading for New Mexico.
Slatn, produce and flour markets report prices for corn at 5 12 cents, oats feeders at 38 cents, oatmeal mill at 38 cents, rye at 50 cents, barley at 49 cents, timothy hay at 13 to 14 dollars, with What at 55 to 60.
Templars Louisville Ky announce sale of round trip tickets Aug 24 26 to Aug 31 Aug 27 to 31. Tickets good Aug 24 26 to return by Sept 2 with extension option to Sept 16. Rate set at 15.29 dollars.
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