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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
6
The schedule outlines street car runs from the company office at 5 50 pm and every 20 minutes to 11 pm. Departures from South Muscatine and Park Place begin around 6 am with 20 minute intervals to about 11 pm. Last cars operate to 11 10 pm with limited delivery.
Traveler's Guide lists L-MUSCATINE division schedules for Montezuma and Wilton branch. It shows passenger and freight times, daily and Sunday variations, with arrivals and departures from Muscatine, Montezuma, and Wilton, including morning and evening trains.
Train timetable for Muscatine area lists Sunday June 17 two second class trains heading south and north with arrivals and departures at Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Vanella Elrick Junction and a round house. Notes trains run daily except Sunday and No. 2 and No. 4 operate regardless of the other trains. Connections exist with BCRN for Burlington South and Iowa Central to points east west and north.
Local correspondents chronicle celebrations of newborns and notable social events while sharing reflections from sages. The column blends personal milestones with thoughtful musings, capturing community life with brisk, reflective prose.
Community notes mention an electric light plant discussion, Hart buying poultry, Burdine traveling to Chicago, Cruz selling property and moving to Riverside, Sims enlisting, Kuhkan buying a historic house, Lindsley visiting from Lone Tree, Thanksgiving dances, land trades near Riverside, sod plowing weather, neighborhood quarrels, salt purchases, Moser leaving for Iowa trips, Ox Milling News in Riverside, a Ludwig piano delivery, a Norman horse herd being prepared for sale, and local sick lists.
ArmStrong, Boney and Son traveled to Dayton after delivering coal. Home Forum met at Marston's Friday night. W. W. Robbins injured eye by corn stalk. it is painful. Buffalo Prairie union church held two services with Rev Thorton at 11 and Rev Jones at 3. Community attended oyster supper at Harmon Deeraff's. several local families shared turkey at C C Walters. Rev Jones of Eliza attended and stayed overnight. A Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev Thorton. a church dinner followed.
Feeder buyers pay 20 cents per bushel for corn. Murdock family health notes include rheumatic trouble and neuralgia. Wm Kenneman made a Rock Island trip, others report small illnesses, school plans, and local farm activity. Several purchases of corn by Smith and Hand, and a scarlet fever case at Marston’s with isolation measures.
MoSsCoO W. U. GL Miller of Columbus Junction visited friends and relatives. Wm. Wesson of Nichols called on old friends nearby. Miss Maud Wallace spent Sunday with Aunt Mrs Schafnit. Miss Blanche Lessig arrived home last Saturday evening. The Epworth League will have a
A reader recounts chronic headaches tied to digestive issues from study and poor nutrition. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to cure headaches by treating stomach and liver disorders and a vivid testimonial from Miss Mary Belle Summerton of San Diego, Texas, endorses its effectiveness.
Mrs Lonnie Betterfor4 entertained friends at a rag sewing gathering last Tuesday. M D Drury from Muscatine visited relatives nearby on Thursday and Friday. August Muhlenburg with wife and daughters were Keithsburg visitors last Wednesday. Arthur and John Nelson were delegates to the county C E convention in Keithsburg. Louis Schrader traveled to Muscatine.
A box social is planned for the new residence of L C Healy next Thursday evening December 6. Henry Schmidt will try the mercantile business this winter, taking a clerkship in Frank Leimkuehler’s store. John Teufel has a bad carbuncle on his face. The M E Sunday school will hold a Christmas entertainment with a fine program and treat for the scholars.
Montpelier and nearby towns report household visits and social events. Mr and Mrs Thos Agar Sr and Jr shared meals with family during Thanksgiving weekend. Thos Agar Jr and O Bohnsack shipping hogs from Blue Grass. G W Rachow plans Chicago move after weekend visit with relatives.
Eva Lee still suffers rheumatism. Rh W Lees have moved to Cedar Rapids. Charley Estler entertained company Sunday. Miss Rosa Dalton teaches at Sandy Grove. Miss Maggie Lupton and Ina spent Sunday at Fredonia. Mrs S L Johnston and Ethel visited friends Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Wagner enjoyed a ride in their new buggy Sunday. Lelia Lowe and Ina Wagner visited Eva Lee Sunday afternoon.
An old description explains how English cabinet ministers swear lifelong secrecy on cabinet conversations and royal communications. No notes, no written records, and no outsiders attend meetings. Exceptions occur only in extreme urgency with possible crown permission.
The Pan Am game changer Electric Tow Center serves as the exposition’s grand centerpiece, drawing visitors with its modern display. Officials pressure onlookers to compare this showcase against traditional power sources and marvel at its efficiency.
Five thousand horsepower funds electric features for a towering complex at Niagara Falls. A Swiss turbine will supply energy for the 375 foot high Electric Tower, with a 80 by 80 foot base and 75 foot tall east and west colonnades. Night will bring rainbow colors, fiery serpents, and red eyed imps over the molten lake. Elevators will carry visitors to restaurants on the colonnade for views of the Court of Fountains.
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