City schools set to open September fourth with improvements
The Muscatine community readies for a new school year as teachers and pupils return after a recess. Buildings across wards receive renovations including paint, flooring, water systems, and safety upgrades, with all sites primed for successful instruction.
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Musserville
First Ward
West Hill
Cedar Street
Third Ward
Schall
State University
Muscatine
Ryan
Fruitland Republicans select delegates to county convention
The Fruitland township Republicans met to name delegates to the county convention and to nominate a township ticket. They adopted resolutions backing D. D. Webster for county supervisor. Delegates chosen include J. D. Wills, J. W. Newkirk, Thos. Fitzsimmons, Theo. Drake, J. S. Garnes, G. D. Rummery. Township officers named: Assessor J. S. Garnes, Clerk Theo. Drake, Trustee J. D. Wills, Justices Ad. Hopson and R. F. Parmalee, Constables T. E. Fell and Horace Klaiss.
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Fruitland Township
D. D. Webster
J. D. Wills
J. W. Newkirk
Thos. Fitzsimmons
Theo. Drake
J. S. Garnes
G. D. Rummery
Ad. Hopson
R. F. Parmalee
T. E. Fell
Horace Klaiss
Dissolution of Partnership Hahn and Waal Moscow Iowa
Notice that the partnership between Hahn and Waal of Moscow Iowa has been dissolved and all debts owed to the firm should be settled at once.
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Hahn & Waal
Moscow
Iowa
Local Notes From Fairport and Surroundings
Fairport community reports visits and social events. Reeves family visited friends near Illinois City over the weekend. Henry Dollman hosted an ice cream social for friends. Edwin Dimick traveled from Firefly to South Dakota. Local residents attended a Muscatine show last Monday and found it enjoyable. Road supervisor repairs continue on roads and bridges.
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A. J. Reeves
Harry
Illinois City
Henry Dollman
Edwin Dimick
South Dakota
Muscatine
O. L. Brunson
Maquoketa
Ethel Heinley
Creston
Addie Klepper
Eda Leach
van Reeves
Edington
Frank Feustel
John Feustel
John Sherry
Mac McEvoy
Julia Fuller
Frank Feuster
Fred Klepper
Frank McEvoy
Montpelier Notes of Departures Visits and Moves
Joe Mockmose and family departed Tuesday for Oxford Junction for a week long visit. Griggs farm wood shipments to Davenport began this week with more to follow. Silas Carpenter of Van Buren county Iowa, formerly Montpelier, arrived Wednesday night at W S Henderson's home and is greeting friends today. Spurgeon Pulse and Edward Welch swapped section foreman posts with Pulse going to Atkinson Illinois and Welch arriving here. Mrs Grimm and daughter visit this week at son Daniel Grimm’s in the township’s west part. Mr and Mrs James Watts rode to Columbus Junction Thursday to attend the fair. Anice Nicholson of near Blue Grass visited Mrs G Hartman Thursday. Charles Rowan and wife of Jamestown spent Sunday at Thomas Agar’s. James Donnelly moved Monday into Editor Allen’s former house.
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Joe Mockmose
Oxford Junction
Griggs
Davenport
Silas Carpenter
van Buren County
Iowa
Montpelier
W.S. Henderson
Spurgeon Pulse
Edward Welch
Atkinson
Ill
Grimm
Daniel Grimm
James Watts
Columbus Junction
Anice Nicholson
Near Bluegrass
G. Hartman
Charles Rowan
Jamestown
Thomas Agar
James Donnelly
Allen
Demise of Miss Clara Black in Nichols
This afternoon the funeral for Miss Clara Black aged 18 from Nichols was held after she died Wednesday at 11 p.m. following two years of spinal illness. She was the daughter of Robert C. Black and sister to Muscatine figure Ben Black. Interment followed at Swickard's cemetery.
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Clara Black
Nichols
Robert C. Black
Ben Black
Muscatine
Swickard’s Cemetery
Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tab Lets You Sleep
An advertisement promotes Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold tablets with a claim of aiding sleep during cold symptoms. It states there is no cure or payment, and prices the product at 25 cents. J. J. Havercamp is named as sole agent.
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J. J. Havercamp
Practical fashion guidance shapes season's costumes
The article urges economical choices for fall fashion focusing on durable materials, sponging to prevent water spots, and careful linings. It notes browns grays and blacks dominate, warns against cheap smooth fabrics, and discusses skirt shapes such as circular and multi gore styles with jacket and waist trends.
Waist fashion from Spencer model with removable upper and sleeve parts
A garment design adapts the Spencer waist model for a seamless shoulder fit. The pattern uses costume material for the middle and sleeves, with the upper and lower portions, collar, and trims customizable. It suits waist remodeling and follows a scalloped outline. Sylvia Silverthorne, Muscatine Iowa.
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Sylvia Silverthorne
Muscatine
Iowa
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending August 31 1900
The list records transfers of real estate in Muscatine and West Liberty areas. Multiple lots and parcels change hands including Thomas Brown to Arthur Hoffman and numerous other framily and parcel transfers involving J Siegel Jacob Ohlsen Demorest stockton McKee Clark Bros West Liberty and West Liberty additions. Transfers cover blocks and lots in Muscatine Morgan Park and surrounding subdivisions with values ranging from modest sums to several thousand dollars.
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Titus & Jackson
C. E. Lafin
A. G. Whittaker
Musca- Herman
S. Idae
Wm. E. Winn
Et Ax
Elsie Abil Paas
Iver, Sr
Gor- McKee
Chambers
Muscatine
John Singleton
James J. Scott Blackwell
Eliza Noetlich
August Mortuary Report Counts Seventeen Deaths
The city recorder records seventeen deaths in August including six children under five. Typhoid and sun stroke claims are noted among the causes with a list of the deceased: Kate Heusner, Peter Greenwald, Chas A Millar, Laura Erb, Anna Stocker, Louisa Sparham, Anda Liebbe, Willie Kuhn, George Jones, Robert McDonald and others with ages from infancy to seventy two.
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City Recorder’s
Petesen
Kate Heusner
Peter Greenwald
Monasmus
Chas
A. Millar
Chas. C. Patrick
Laura Erb
Anna Stocker
Infant Stocker
Robert F. McDonald
Lawn Furniture Set Makes Two Settees and Two Chairs
Two front settees and two front chairs described as suitable for lawns. Inquire at this office.
Local Market Notes on Coal Prices Hogs and Poultry
Local dealers expect a 25 cent rise in hard coal in September due to car scarcity. Wheat and vegetables show strong shipments as fall coal orders begin, with hard coal at 7.75 per ton and hogs at 5 cents. Poultry guidance suggests storing unthreshed grain for winter, with oats and rye acceptable, plus advice on crosses of thoroughbred fowls and profits from poultry versus cereals.
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L. O. Follo
Minnesota
Plymouth
O. D. Shock
Berks County
Orange Judd
Prices and livestock market update in local commerce listing
The page itemizes assorted prices across produce meats and supplies. Grocers quote peppers pumpkins cantaloupe watermelons and butter with varied per unit and dozen rates. Live stock prices cover hogs chickens sheep calves cattle lambs and hams with quoted per hundredweight or per pound figures. Hardware and construction materials list cut nails coal wood lumber boards and related products with unit prices.
Muscatine Markets Grain Produce and Fruit Prices
Market list from Muscatine shows flour sacks priced 48 to 52 cents and a broad range of produce. Includes oats oats prices for shippers and feeders, corn at 32 to 35 cents, hay prices from Illinois bottom and Timothy, various cereals, and fruits with baskets and per peck or per dozen rates. Scarcity noted for some items.
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Graham
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Wheat Receipts
Northwest Wheat receipts update from Minneapolis and Duluth with day and week totals for today last week and last year. Liverpool wheat and corn prices show a four pence decline.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Skunk Hollow Social News and Local Updates
Mrs R Geertz and Miss Myrtle Foster of Levasterpool along with Mrs George Goumptle of Rock Island visited J Geertz on Thursday. Addiceman bought cattle from J Legler and C Will. Mrs Bates remains on the sick list. D Addleman hauls brick for a barn addition. Dr Will and W Cullip spent Wednesday at the lake. Mr and Mrs Van Zandt went to Chicago August 28 and Van Zandt hauled hogs to market Tuesday. A Geertz visited J Geertz Thursday. Mrs Bailey visits McKillip's this week. Miss Sarah McKillip spent Sunday at home.
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R. Geertz
Myrtle Foster
Levasterpool
George Goumptle
Rock Island
J. Geertz
Bessie Hoops
Skunk Hollow
W. Cullip
Mrs. van Zandt
Chicago
Mr. van Zandt
A. Geertz
Muscatine Visitors Tour Petersville Week
Petersville Illinois welcomed a string of guests this week. Jas Shirkey and wife returned from a western trip. Miss Freize Mrs Mason and daughter Carrie and A Schra der and wife visited Monday. Clint Bear and wife from Decatur joined Tuesday alongside A Laird and L Schrader family. August Muhlenburg joined a fishing party to Chicago Sunday.
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Muscatine
Jas. Shirkey
Miss Freize
Mason
Carrie
A. Schrader
Clint Bear
Decatur
A. Laird
L. C. Schrader
August Muhlenburg
Pesca Annun
Chicago
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Pege
Fourth Ward
Hopson Hall
Cora Fitzsimmons
Clint DeCamp
Effie Hummel
Elmer Corwin
R. T. Hummel
Cora
Roy Fitzsimmons
Eugene Cross
Agnes Shuttler
Ilinois City
Atalissa
Margaret
Allie Contriman
McKinney
Speres
Brooklyn
N. Y
B. H. Webb
Dave Corbin
Rev
Fruitland
Fairport
Fashion Notes
A. H. Geertz
Wm. Parsons
Mortuary Report
City Recorder
Muscatine Markets
Fruit and Vegetables
H. J. Toher
H. B. McKay
Chicago, Ill
Chicago Board Today
SOS
Onus
Aus
Ccs
Kansas City
Petersville, Ill
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