Wanted men and agents seek new business ventures
WANTED 50 men who are hard to Please and ... for new suits. Tailoring department Meckey Model Clothing House. All work gone by Muscatinue tailors. AGEWTS WANTED sit the gas lamp. A wonderful rail one sixth the expense of kerosene. Six times the light. Forty one styles. The Standard Lamp Co. 112 Michigan St. Chicago I.
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T Tailoring Department
Meckey Model Clothing House
Muscatinue Tailors
The
Standard Lamp Co
Michigan St
Chicago
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Miller bankruptcy
In the Southern District of Iowa John Wesley Miller of Muscatine was declared bankrupt on December 13, 1900. The first meeting of creditors will be held at 300 East Second Street Muscatine on December 24, 1900 at 2:00 PM to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. John R. Williams Referee in Bankruptcy dated December 13, 1990
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District Court of the United States
Iowa
John Wesley Miller
Muscatine
East Second Street
City of
John R. Williams
Salvation Army Captain Seeks Clothing For Poor
Captain Omann of the Salvation Army reports strong cash donations for city Christmas aid but says clothing donations are lacking. He asks residents to donate garments and drop them at Salvation Army quarters on Chestnut Street promptly for distribution. city officials note varied responses yet overall support. Reform League activities begin at City Club House with public addresses at Madison Square Garden and related events at Carnegie Lyceum and Hotel Savoy for delegates.
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Omann
Salvation Army
Chestnut Street
Reform League
House of the City Club
West 34Th Street
Madison Square Garden Concert Hall
Carnegie Lyceum
Hotel Savoy
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry Agent Advertises Maps
Itineraries maps and tickets are available on application to Agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. The notice cites 1423 Marquette Building Chicago as the contact point for inquiries.
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Ager
Marquette Building
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Willard Impresses in Rural Character Comedy at Stein's
Last night at Stein's opera house Alvin Joslin presented Chas. Willard in a rural character impersonation that drew a strong crowd. Willard led the show with clever timing and humor, though some places showed weak support, leaving the audience satisfied with a lively laugh-filled performance.
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St. Chas
Willard
Alvin Joslin
Chas. Willard
Stein's Opera House
Chas
Professor Michener Dies in Chariton After Illness
Prof D R Michener of Chariton schools died today from apoplexy after a short illness. He formerly lived at Columbus Junction where his son resides. A well regarded educator, he joined the Kelley contingent on the Coxey movement voyage down the Des Moines and Mississippi as a correspondent. He visited the Muscatine county normal last summer.
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Chariton
D. R. Michener
Columbus Junction
Coxey
Kelley
Des Moines
Mississippi
Muscatine County
Civil Service Reform League Opens Annual Convention
The National Civil Service reform group opens its annual meeting in New York with strong attendance as delegates gather for ongoing discussions on civil service improvements.
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Civil-Service Reform League
New York
The
National Civil-Service
Germany Tops United States in Whiskey Imports
Germany bought more U S distilled spirits than any other country, with bourbon whiskey far favored over rye. Last year Germany received 411 487 gallons of bourbon and 137 578 gallons of rye. Exports to Africa reached 357 769 gallons, surpassing England at 303 534 gallons, while England drew mainly from Scotland and bought 3 609 gallons. Japan Venezuela and Spain did not buy U S whiskey.
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Germany
United States
Washington
England
Scotland
Japan
Venezuela
Spain
Stock men in Denver seek new state laws
Denver delegates from all live stock associations met to urge the General Assembly to enact laws on estray and brand tax funds disposal, require railroads to pay for cattle killed by trains, and establish a bounty law against predatory animals, plus other minor measures.
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Denver
Colo
General Assembly
National Leaguers' Meeting Hosts Magnates
The National League converges at the Fifth Avenue hotel in New York with all major owners present. Reported aim is to abrogate the ten year pact with the American League and approve a new agreement. Cities listed include Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Detroit, Minneapolis, Cleveland.
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New York
National League
Fifth Avenue Hotel
American League
National
Roston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
Washington
Buffalo
Detroit
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Nickle Plate sells holiday round trip tickets
The Nickle Plate road offers round trip fares at one and a third of the fare for travel to any point in Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets on sale December 22 to 25 and December 31 1900 to January 1 1991, with return by January 2 1901. Vestibuled sleeping cars and dining cars with meals 35 cents to $1.00. Inquiries to John Y. Callahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Depot at Van Buren and Pacific on the Elevated Loop.
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Nickle Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
van Buren Street
Acific Avenue
Spirit of Christmas Giving Remains Simple
Edward Bok argues in the December Ladies' Home Journal that true Christmas spirit lies in simple remembrance and kind words rather than costly gifts. He warns against measuring gifts by intrinsic value and urges cheerful, heartfelt expressions to light the season.
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Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Tour of All Mexico With Vestibuled Pullman Cars
The American Tourist Association announces a 38 day tour of southern Mexico in luxe Pullman compartments. The trip includes Open Top Car Chilitli for mountain and canyon observation and a Tropics dining car with long stops. Special train departs Chicago Tuesday January 22 with all expenses included.
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Pullman
Tropics
Mexico
Chicago
Church of Christ incorporated by trustees Law Wolf Altenberch
The Church of Christ filed incorporation papers with the county recorder this morning. Trustees named are John R. Law, Elias Wolf and Edward Altenberch. Growth in membership prompted the organization of the church in the city.
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Church of Christ
John R. Law
Elias Wolf
Edward Altenberch
Woman Offers To Sell Thirty Volume Work At Court House
The woman enters the sheriff's office at the Court House and asks to speak to him. He clears the room as she loudly touts the merits of a thirty volume work she intends to sell.
California Railroad Book Issued by Burlington Route
The Burlington Route Passenger Department releases a new 72 page California volume with 62 illustrations. It covers climate Monterey Yosemite San Francisco and other Southern California resorts with travel routes and getting there guidance. Copies mailed for six cents to J Frances Omaha Nebraska.
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Burlington
California
Monterey
Yosemite Valley
San Francisco
Pasadena
Santa Catalina Island
Coronaco Beach
Students Return Home Holiday Fares Announced
Nickel Plate Road offers tickets at a fare and a third for the round trip to all Central Passenger Association points for students returning home. Tickets valid from closing date until school reconvenes not after January 8, 1901. Information available from John Y. Calshan, general agent, at 111 Adams Street Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
Ft Wayne
Cleveland
Fostoria
Erie
John Y. Calshan
Adams, St
Chicago
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
Jerusalem Holy Sepulchre Worshipped by Twenty Sects
Mrs. Lew Wallace writes in December Ladies Home Journal that Jerusalem’s holy sites are guarded by Muslim officials who tolerate all faiths. She warns against Protestant depredations risking sanctuaries becoming secular venues, noting peace holds only with Turkish guards and reverence.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Jerusalem
Lew Wallace
Alice
Palestine
Gethsemane
House of Prayer
Scenic Route Travel Sparkles From Chicago To California
The notice promotes Great Rock Island routes D and R G R G W Sou Pac highlighting best Rockies scenery and Nevada views by daylight. It touts dining car service buffet library cars and urges readers to request Chicago to California itinerary via Scenic Route leaving Chicago Thursdays or Tuesdays with fast trains and Southern Improved Tourist Cars.
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Sou. Pac
Rockies
Sierra Nevada
Chicago
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Population booklet of US cities over 25000 issued by railway
The Passenger department of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway has issued a booklet listing the population of all U S cities with 25000 or more according to the 1900 census. Send your address with a two cent stamp to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago, Illinois to obtain a copy.
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United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Ill
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