Muscatine notes and arrivals through the day
The Muscatine Journal records a busy day with Dr Diamond Dick traveling south, J M Peck arriving from the east on the Firefly, and many locals including Attorney Thos Brown, Miss Bessie McCleary, Frank Stuart, J W Pepper, Claud Hubacher, Mrs Edward Peck, Mrs Thomas O Platt, and John Smith arriving or departing for visits, business, or institutes. The page mentions illness in the Peck and Rider families, weather musings, and local notices alongside ads and public health promotions.
Society Dinner at Mr Musser Home on East Front Street
Mr Peter Musser hosted a six o clock dinner for twenty two old friends at his East Front Street home assisted by his daughter Laura. The table featured smilax and La France roses with long stemmed roses at each plate. Guests enjoyed conversation and light contests followed by a late departure. Relatives surprised Mrs Shamit on her birthday with well wishes. Out of town guests included A W Riggs and C J Griffin. The Imperials performed at the Armory ending a dance series with plans for a new set soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Musser
S. G. Shamit
Mrs. Shafnit
Shafnit
City
A. W. Riggs
Winfield, Iowa
D. W. Riggs
Honest man or woman sought for travel to large house
Classified ad seeks a reliable person to travel for a large house with a salary of 65 dollars monthly plus expenses and potential increases. The position is permanent. Apply with a self addressed stamped envelope to Manager at 330 Cax ton Building Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton Bldg
Chicago
Pearls and Their Finding from Ocean to Market
Experiments show pearls can be grown in aquaria and ponds, with shells opened and nacre layers built around foreign matter. Pearl farming spans Japan, the United States, and Europe, with methods varying from inserting sand to inserting glass. Divers in Panama work under licenses. pearl yields and values rise with scarcity and demand, while gems from Russia to Spain illustrate historic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Curtis
Chicago
Fish Commission
Washington
Wisconsin
Europe
China
Japan
Japanese Fisheries Society
Bay of Ago
Pacific
United States
France
Che-Kiang
National Museum
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Baranquila
Columbia
Marguerita Islands
Venezuela
Mexico
Central America
Guayaquil
Caroline
Ladrone
Polynesian Islands
Australia
Indian Ocean
Ceylon
Bay of Panama
Panama
Bay of
Piza
New York
Paris
Antwerp
Custom House
Russia
Kremlin
Moscow
Saragossa
Spain
Seville
America
Germany
Tiffany's
Cleopatra
Bill Blue and the Engine Two Flue Blowout
A railroad engineer for a western division named Bill Blue faced a stalled engine after a flue blew out in the boiler. He reported the incident to the division superintendent who then ordered him to plug the flue and pull the engine through to clear the main line for twenty two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Blue
Bill Blue
Salvation Army Meetings With Ensign Bernard
Ensign Bernard of Des Moines will hold special Salvation Army meetings at 118 Chestnut Street on January 6 7 and 8. He will also speak at Musserville M E Church Sunday evening January 7 at 7 30 inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Bernard
Des Moines
Army Hall
Chestnut Street
Musserville M. E
Gardening for Factory Purposes in Early Spring Planting
A gardener discusses producing crops for factory buyers, advocating early February seed sowing for cabbage and tomatoes, with large transplants, dense planting in 15 by 6 foot frames, and rapid field transplanting to maximize ground use and profits. He notes factory prices are not high and stresses efficient cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Iowa
Muscatine Island
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Muscatine Citizens Asked to Answer Local Health Question
Mr Wm Curtain of 202 East Fifth street describes chronic back pain and kidney discomfort improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He savings hundreds on cures and recommends Doan's, sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wm. Curtain
East Fifth Street
Doan
Haver Camp
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Muscatine Journal
Dr. Diamond Dick
J. M. Peck
Thos. Brown
Rock Island
Bessie McCleary
Fairport
Frank Stuart
J. W. Pepper
Atalissa
Teachers’ Institute
Claud Hubacher
Monmouth
Edward Peck
Davenport
Will
Thomas O. Platt
W. H. Rider
East Sixth Street
Thomas
Monarch
John Smith
Kansas City
Geo. Stone
C. H. Rider
Burlington Road
Will. Koehler
Aberdine
Wash
George Reader
G. A. Funck
E. H. King
A. A. King
Cuba
Dr. Wood
Frank Mitchell
A. G. Butler
Waterville
Minn
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Sarah F
T. R. Yansey
Baker Boiler Works
West Liberty
Prof
L. T. Hill
Misses Linn Harris
Jessie Chase
Wilma Ady
Ethel Nichols
Serena Francisco
Wilton Advocate
John Luellen
Mike Shuger
Jep Jeysen
Henry Jayne
William Elliott
Prof. Fouch
Wilton
State Executive Committee
Institute
Dean
C. L. Stafford
James McMichel
Lake Township
A. M. Barnhart
Barnhart Bros. & Spindler
Nella Barnhart
Armory
Au Seqns
Roebuck & So
Chicres
Salvation Army
New York City
E. B. Lewis
the Tailor
East Second Street
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Inc
Chicago,i
Sears, Roebeck &A
S. G. Stein
Cuttin
Express
Barre
Orvic
Cape
Heaut Cave
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