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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1900

Page

7

Various Local People in Town Yesterday and Shoppers Ads

John Smith of Cedar and Sheriff McGaughey were in town yesterday. Madam Henrietta Meyer of Davenport ended a visit and returned home. Beach's World soap and Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for digestion and cleanliness. Mrs. Frank Brogan and children of Iowa City visited relatives and left last evening. Beach's soap promises fabric safety. Several residents returned home after brief city visits. Continuous ads urge Beach's World soap and Dr Wood's syrup for ailments. Accidents on farms discussed with Dr Thomas' Electric Oil offered. Senator Titus and George Jackson traveled to Washington for Gene Anderson funeral. Local business deal transferred Letts clothing house to Montezuma firm Urchangen and Greenberg. Personal medical testimonial for Dean's ointment. Ice skating notes as season changed then cold snap restored clear ice.

Urchangen and Greenberg Montezuma Titus & Jackson J. Rorick & Son Letts

World Ready for the Ideal as 20th Century Dawns

Chas. L. Breckon argues the 19th century exalted wealth and labor division while the 20th will pursue equitable distribution. He warns profit motives have shaped education churches and media, urging a universal brotherhood of man guided by ethical reforms and shared prosperity. Muscatine Iowa December 27, 1990.

Trades Union Beer Garden John D. Rockefeller America Germany England France Austria Italy Europe Jesus of Nazareth Promised Land Universal Brotherhood of Man Chas. L. Breckon Muscatine Iowa

Titus Amendment Sits in Supreme Court Light

Senator Titus faces questions over a constitutional amendment linked to a stocking theme as observers note the issue is framed around a high court setting in Sioux City. The piece signals legal scrutiny and political maneuvering ahead of decisions.

Sioux City Titus Supreme Court

State braces for Titus amendment clash election

Citizens confront a pivotal choice as the Titus amendment looms over a decisive election. Public resolve grows amid pressure to adopt the amendment or face an ordinary election.

Cedar Rapids Titus

Titus amendment not dead yet hopeful court ruling may validate

The Titus amendment has lingered for months and is likely to be declared valid by the supreme court. Governors hopefuls should pause campaigns until 1902.

West Liberty Social Notes and Upcoming Wedding

Mrs L G Murphy is expected home Friday night. Mrs Sue Lewis travels to Rushville Ind to visit her niece Mrs Watson for the rest of winter. Mrs Lou Jackson returns from Cedar Rapids with her daughter Mrs Kate Nichols. A wedding is planned soon. Mrs Dr Will Hartupiec visits her parents on East Fourth street. The Masonic brethren hold their annual banquet Thursday night.

L. G. Murphy Sue Lewis Rushville Ind Mrs. Watson Lou Jackson Cedar Rapids Kate Nichols Will Hartupiec Thomas Gray East Fourth Street Vasonic

Weathered and Busy: Local Notes From Weekend

Frank Beverson and Chas Cox are under the weather this week. Martha Frizzy spent Friday in Muscatine. Farmers gather wood for summer while Frank Read went quail hunting. John Dodson went to New Boston on business. Little Orvie Fuller broke his arm playing Thursday. Ed Willits had a birthday surprise from friends.

Chas. Cox Martha Frizzy Muscatine Frank Read John Dodson New Boston Orvie Fuller Ed. Willits

Local patent remedy promises refunds on cough syrup

The undersigned guarantee refunds for Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar two prices 50 cents and 25 cents if the remedy fails to cure coughs or colds. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke, Nesper & Co., J. Theo Keuchman, W. B. Barkalow, and Jno J. Havercamp. A remark notes the hospital as a good place for a homeless man, though he would prefer to be well.

Green G. A. Reinicke Nesper & Co J. Theo Keuchman W. B. Barkalow Jno J. Havercamp

Grinnell Board Signs 3-Year Contract with Trainer Watson

Grinnell Iowa town report notes the board of public control at Iowa college signed a three year contract with trainer Watson. Watson first arrived in 1897 and the entire athletic body is reported to be in high spirits.

Board of Public Control of Iowa College Watson

Ruth Jackson celebrates 93rd birthday in Lone Tree

Mrs Ruth Jackson marked her 93d birthday last Monday with warm wishes. In Lone Tree the Poultry and Pet Stock show in Iowa City awarded first premium to Lone Tree Belgian hares exhibited by J M Carl while the prize tree and buck were owned by Jesse Holdeman, Fred Morrison, and the same parties. Mayor Neilson assigned a policeman to the post office during evening mail delivery from two Central and four Rock Island trains as youths crowded and harassed others, prompting a threat to close doors if disruption continued.

Ruth Jackson Lone Tree Iowa City J. M. Carl Jesse Holdeman Fred Morrison Neilson Central Rock Island

Indictments Stand If Chet Rowe Returns to U.S.

Montezuma 8S R. Clute notes that C. W. Rowe’s Mexican release does not erase U.S. indictments. If he returns, he could be arrested on those charges despite his Mexican sentence for taking stolen funds there. Rowe remains a Mexican citizen, and no report is expected here even if released.

R. Clute C. W. Rowe Mexico Chet

Ames Plans for ISU Building Rebuild After Fire

Work has begun on remodeling the main building at Iowa State College after a recent partial fire. Remaining sections will be used for a temporary botany department, classrooms, and dormitory needs. A frame eight to ten room structure may be built for class use. The engineering building started earlier will be completed as soon as possible, likely within about a year before occupation.

Iowa State College

Lehigh Valley trims dining by rail from Buffalo to New York

Travelers on the Lehigh Valley Railroad can now use the dining car service a la carte on vestibuled limited trains running from Buffalo and Chicago west to New York. The new option provides flexible meals for riders on these routes.

Buffalo Chicago New York Lehign Valley

Love Finds a Way When There Is An Exit

A reflective saying notes that love will find a path when no obvious route remains. It suggests persistence and hope as people seek escape or resolution.

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Willich Brothers Undertakers Graphophones Columbia F. A. Neidig East Second ST Daily Journal McBride & Cope's City Drug Store No. 120 Second Street Tribune Office John Smith Cedar Sheriff McGaughey Mitchellville Henrietta Meyer Davenport City Beach Hood Frank Brogan J. H. Foster Charles Mull Belle Day Fruitland Margaret McSpadden Barnes City John Wilson Marie H. S. Howe Keokuk Lysle Fred Hacker Bayfield Cedar Bottom C. H. Criner Ida Hartzell Keswick Dr. Wood Erwin Evans Miss Gladys Atalissa P. H. Brimm Thomas George Jackson Washington Gene Anderson Dean C. W. Lenhart Bowling Green Jack Frost Universal Brotherhood Osteopathy Myrtle D. Harlan D. O American School of Kirksville West Liberty Eliza Frank Beverson Grand Opera House W. D. Ament Maogr Hadley and Robour Miss Flora DeVos Frank's Grinnell Ames Nervita Medical Co Clinton and Jackson Sts Illinois J. J. Gavercamp and McBride & Copa
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