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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1900

Page

7

Okoboji Cottage Life Touted by Sawyer Voyage

Delightful Okoboji describes lake life in a long feature praising the basin lake, cottages on bluffs, boat traffic, and Arnold's Park. It highlights bathing, fishing, sailboat races, and a thriving cottage community with Sawyer cited as a booster. The piece notes Milwaukee excursion crowds at Arnold's Park and local residents enjoying the summer resort.

F. P. Sawyer Okoboji Iowa Sawyer Arnold’s Park Arnold's Park Arnold Milwaukee R. A Okoboli Muscatine Messers Stein

Street fair and visits cover town news and ads

Miss Cora Hurlbut visits friends at Atalissa and several residents prepare for travel to Des Moines Burlington Denver and Mt Pleasant. Ads promote Burdock food Bitters and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil with local notices urging entry to the Labor Day show at the Fair Grounds.

Cora Hurlbut Atalissa

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets

Vintage ad copy offering Cascarets candy cathartic as a remedy for constipation. Mentions 10c and 25c prices with druggists refund if it fails.

C.C.C

260 acre stock and grain farm near Wellman for sale

Properties for Sale or Trade offer a 260 acre stock and grain farm three miles from Wellman with a large ten room house, bank barn, sheds, water in house, furnace, and strong income potential. Also multiple exchange opportunities including farms in Illinois and Cedar county and a good hotel in a town of 1000. Call for details on exchanges.

Live Town Cedar County

Hopewell Correspondents Seek Editor Meeting

Hopewell readers urge the Dixie of Ferdinand and other Journal correspondents to meet with the editor and foster closer ties. A note requests readers to respond in future reports. Nearby visits include Miss A Hoopes and brother from Muscatine to Aunt and Uncle Beatty, and Mrs Elliott visiting from Rock Island. Edward Stineman of Pleasant View spent Wednesday with his sister Mrs Thompson. Sadie Fisher of Muscatine visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Placke Sr. Mrs Johnson travels to Victoria Illinois to visit relatives. Mrs J Q Beatty called on Muscatine Tuesday. J C Beatty paints his house roof. Mr and Mrs M Kelly spent Monday in town.

Dixie Ferdinand A. Hoopes Muscatine J. Q. Beatty Elliott Rock Island Walter Hopkinson Edward Stineman Pleasant View Thompson Sadie Fisher Mrs. Placke Johnson Victoria John Connor Springdale Wm. Placke Muscatine Tuesdley J. C. Beatty M. Kelly

West Liberty Family Reunion Draws Wilton Visitors

Rev John Hanks and family from Wilton join relatives in West Liberty for a reunion at the old Luse residence. J D Hanks and wife from Knox ville and Mrs Rev E C Brooks of Centerville attend with others. Barn burned. Bert Douglas loses about 390 dollars. Mary Ella and Clara Meat head to Des Moines for the State Fair. Several residents travel to the State Fair and visit relatives.

John Hanks Wilton J. D. Hanks Knoxville E. C. Brooks Centerville Robert Hanks C. I. Luse Bert Douglas Mary Ella Clara Des Moines Fletcher Faily

Unclear Ad Text From Dr Hobbs Sparagis Pills

Fragmentary advertisement mentions Dr Hobbs Sparagis Pills with references to Chicago or New York. The readable bits offer no coherent claim or outcome and no verifiable details.

Dr. Hobbs Sparagis Pills Care Sacnie Sree Sterlice Me”ty Co Chicago N.Y

Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York Pleases Travelers

A daylight trip from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a pleasant journey with every comfort provided.

Buffalo New York Lehigh Valley Railroad

Exposition Express Luxury Sleeping Cars Feature

Leave Buffalo at 8:00 P.M. for New York via Lehigh Valley Railroad. Exposition Express offers luxurious sleeping cars for the journey as advertised in the timetable.

Buffalo Lehigh Valley Railroad Exposition Express

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Rest and Appetite

The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for poor appetite and sleep. It claims the product supports bodily repairs, strengthens the digestive system, and provides restful sleep likened to childhood. Beware the claim and ensure you get Hood's.

Hood

Grandview Veterans Consider Chicago Encampment

A handful of Grandview veterans plan to attend the encampment in Chicago next week. The M Sabbath School held a picnic last Tuesday enjoying a pleasant day in the woods. Del Schweitzer departed for California.

Chicago del. Schweitzer Califor

Melpine Ladies' Society Gatherings and Local News

Mrs Jester hosted the Melpine Ladies' Society in Sweetland with Edna Roy Lincoln Neb Laura Jones Hemn ley Heights Minnie Barnes Morgan Park and other Sweetland residents in attendance. Mr and Mrs Gettert of Sweetland visited Mr Daniel Grimm on Sunday.

Jester Sweetland Melpine Ladies’ Society Edna Roy Lincoln, Neb Laura Jones Hemnley Heights Minnie Barnes Morgan Park Gettert Daniel Grimm Evan Jenkins Grimm Avenue Henry Paul Evan D. A. Cole Morse Henry Meyhouse Pleasant Prairie Endeavor Kate Vance Durant Barnes

Cas Carets Candy Cathartic Publicity Claim

Advertisement promises bowel relief from Cas carets Candy Cathartic to cure ailments from headache to cancer by natural movements. Text touts 10 cent start and metal boxed tablets stamped with C C C. Warns readers to beware of unbranded imitations.

New Hampshire State Shoot Opens in Concord

The annual rifle competition of the State National Guard began in Concord on August 24 with Major Kimball as inspector-general in charge. Every company in the state entered a team for a hot contest, with a state prize for the top team and a gold badge for the highest individual score at a 200 yard range.

Concord N. H State National Guard Kimball

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