Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway Timetable
Short line service effective June 10 1900 lists departures from Davenport Iowa to Clinton Sterling Dixon Chicago and other points with times for No 4 No 6 No 8 and No 1 No 3 No 5 No 7 including daily and Sunday service and signatures of L F Berry General Passenger Agent.
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Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Tri-Cities
Chica Clinton
Davenport
Iowa
Clinton
Sterling, Dixon
Chicago
Omaha
Wis
Clinton Sterling
Dixon
Chicago, Il
Utah
Pacific Coast
Sioux City
Neb
Lll
Madison
Janesville
Cunebad
Rockford
Belvidere
Soene Dixon
Sterling
Denver
Chive Caccta
Cedar Apids
Clintom
Sterling IL
D. Dally
L. F. Berry
Muscatine North and South Railroad Time Table 1900
Schedule in effect June 17 1900 lists southbound No 3 and northbound No 1 trains from Muscatine with stops at Round House Fruitland Grandview Warello Elliot Junction and others. Trains run daily except Sunday with connections to B C R N and Iowa Central for Burlington Muscatine points east west and north.
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Ly. Ly
Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Warello
Elliot Junction
Burlington
Couth
Iowa Central
Pointe
Publication notice from Muscatine Iowa firm
Published by John Mahin & Sons and entered at the Muscatine post office as second class matter.
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John Mahin & Sons
Muscatine
Iowa
Subscription Rates for Journal Daily and Semi-Weekly
Rates list daily delivery 5 dollars per year collected weekly and semi weekly Tuesdays and Saturdays 1 dollar payable in advance. Orders by postal card or telephone No 27. Remittances by draft express or money order payable to JOURNAL Painting Co Muscatine Iowa.
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Journal Painting Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Dustless roads by oiling spread in California
The oiling of roads to suppress dust began in California a few years ago and is expanding to several areas of the state. The long dry season makes the prospect of dustless roads appealing and practical.
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California
Pennsylvania and New York Expand Forestry Reservation Lands
Over the past year Pennsylvania has acquired more than 100000 acres to establish forestry reserves. The two states have adopted a timber culture policy using nonagricultural land for forest reserves.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Grosvenor and Clark Reopen Brief Campaign Exchange
Congressmen Grosvenor of Ohio and Champ Clark of Missouri, who debated expansion early in the campaign, had not met until Monday. Grosvenor asked if Clark was worn out by speaking, and Clark replied he had gained twenty five pounds. Grosvenor quipped that it was the first Democratic gain he had heard of.
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Grosvenor
Ohio
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Awakening in Tarkis Brings Sudden Moral Accord
A profound religious awakening sweeps Tarkis Missouri with gamblers burning paraphernalia, druggists destroying liquor, lawyers abandoning defense of criminals, and doctors pledging to ban liquor in ordinary treatment except in desperate operations.
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Tarkis
Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Event in Madison Square Garden
The Salvation Army of New York will serve 25 000 poor on Christmas Day in Madison Square Garden. Morning distribution provides 16 000 uncooked dinners in 3 299 baskets, each for five persons. Evening service offers 3 000 cooked dinners at tables on the main floor, followed by the Pison Play entertainment presided over by Commander Booth Tucker.
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Salvation Army of
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Booth Tucker
President Kruger’s European reception and US aid stance
Press opinions note Kruger’s disappointment in Europe as France Germany and Austria fail to offer aid leaving America as the only nation offering substantial help to the Boers. Also cited are Bradstreet reports on rising US money in circulation and per capita figures tied to gold standard impacts and labor federation stance against political entanglement.
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Cedar Rapids Neprolicon
Kruger
America
Transvaal
Europe
France
Germany
Austria
Holland
Des Moines Register
Bradstreet’s
United States
Treasury
Labor Convention Debate Over Direct Legislation
Delegates introduced a resolution to pledge the federation to endorse a national platform including initiative and referendum. The plan drew protests and was defeated after a fiery speech condemning Congress as a robbers' roost and workers as wage slaves. Conservatives backed direct legislation but refused party commitment.
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Chicago Tribune
Amercan Federation of Labor
Social Labor
Bers
Congess
Open season toll tests football dangers in newspaper debate
The piece notes twenty two football players killed in the United States during the open season and hundreds wounded while contrasting mortality with bull fighting. It discusses mounting indignation at bull fights and questions whether football could be modified to reduce risks while maintaining the game’s appeal and dangers.
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Fairfield Ledger
United States
Worthy Selection of Capt. Harper as Messenger to Washington
The many friends of Capt. S. H. Harper in Wapello county and the Sixth district applaud his selection as official messenger to carry Iowa's presidential electors results to Washington. The Republican party endorses this honor as well deserved and fitting.
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Ottumwa
S. H. Harper
Wapello County
Sixth District
Washington
Iowa
Capt. Harper
Third Party Prohibitionists Pick May Convention Date
The Iowa prohibitionists announced their state convention date as the third Thursday in May 1901. They have been active in rallying and discussing party matters, per local notes.
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Fairfield Ledger
Iowa
Titus Amendment Debate Grows Steady Amid Legal Scrutiny
Local observer columns discuss the Titus amendment as it faces court review and potential election timing. Editors note distrust in clerical errors and insist on a judicial ruling before office transfers, while lawmakers and judges weigh in on its interpretation and impact.
Legislative process critique and committee chatter cited
The passage rails at Senate Journal records and House sessions for the current and prior year. It mocks committee rehashing and questions why a Supreme Court would rule favorably given the support. It notes Mr. McElravy as Senator Tits clerk in committee.
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Senate Journal
House
Supreme Court
McElravy
Literary notes on Christmas issue and notable authors
The Christmas number of Frank Leslie's features three top quality drawings. Clemens' world tour is discussed as an ethical example, revealing the humorist as a serious, honest figure. Bertha Runkle contributes a story set in Henry V's England, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton recounts Christmas on the Mayflower. Dr Weir Mitchell offers A Comedy of Conscience in January Century, with other works by North Wynne Flynt and Walton.
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Frank Leslie
Clemens
David F. St. Clair
Twain
St. Nicholas
Bertha Runkle
Weir Mitchell
Flynt
The Philosophy of Bargains in Merchants Ads
The Ottumwa Courier argues that daily advertised bargains lure new customers and are truthful by design. It notes genuine, startling offers like 50 cent silks at 19 cents a yard can draw shoppers who may buy other regular-price items, with no obligation to purchase more.
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Coon Rapids
Titus
T'tus
Byers
Jongenue
ABC
Ottumwa Courier
Saloon Contests Dropped in Jeffeson County Lawsuit
Iowa railways report sharp gains with gross earnings up about 35 million dollars for the year ending 1900 vs 1899. Iowa alone adds six million, while saloon advocates concede in Jefferson County after spending around a thousand on petitions of consent for the multi law saloon.
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Jeffeson County
Iowa
Iown
Gen
Prosperity fuels railroad improvements and earnings
One company likely the C. B. & Q. has spent half its net earnings on betterments and improvements as the region enjoys growing prosperity and investment.
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Eral
Child writer riffs on newspapers in Palmyra Enterprise
A 12 year old in a country school reads an essay titled The Newspaper. The piece humorously belts editors as missing links and liars while noting the paper serves pantry shelves. It laments unpaid subscriptions and critiques the editor’s lot, reflecting a small town view.
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Solomon
Paw
Palmyra
Wis
Chief of Meadville Locomotive Engineers Recovered From Kidney Ailment
Frank J. Zeller chief of No 143 in Meadville credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with his recovery after four years of kidney trouble. After seven boxes he says he is as well and strong as any man in Pennsylvania. The remedy is sold for 59 cents a box by all dealers.
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Meadville
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Frank J. Zeller
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No
Frank
Mr. Zeller
Dodd
Pennsylvania
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jett Delights
Answer the daily family question with a quick dessert option. Jett dessert mix prepared in two minutes with no baking, just add hot water and chill. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry sold at grocers for 10 cents.
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Jett
Rock Island Offers Low Rates For Christmas Dining Visits
Peace on Earth invites readers to share Christmas dinner with out of town friends or accept invitations, with Rock Island promising affordable fares to travel there and back.
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Rock Island
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U.,r, L & P. Railroad
Ea&st
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Kansas City
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Sun- Gay
Evans Ad
Scheduls
Wilton
Muscat
Sibam
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Stu
Shepard
A.leppard
Colorado Springs
Wheeler and Wilson
Singer
B. A. Metz
Scott House
Wittich Bros
Ray
S. G. Stein
the Muscatine Journal
West Liberty Enterprise Index
R. C. McElrasy
Carter
Carters
Owa
Grand Opera - House
Patrick
Renicer & Company
Joseph Arthur
Barbecue Scene
Frank's
Engnett
Sapolio
San Francisco
D & Rg—Rgw
Sou Pac
The
Rockise
Sierra Neva
Los Angeles
Itineary
John Sebastian
W. S. Hill
Java
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