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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
A local handyman advertises thorough house cleaning including chimney cistern and furnace cleaning in the city. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Contact H Armstrong at 311 East Third.
A local furniture firm emphasizes the durability and artistry of its modern pieces. The catalog praises strong construction and thoughtful design, inviting the public to visit and compare their stock with other offerings.
Drs F. J. Harlan and Elizabeth Harlan announce a new osteopathy office to treat chronic diseases in Muscatine at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut. They have over three years of practice in Denver and Boulder Colorado and offer free consultations with testimonials on file. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm.
An experienced enumerator explains the 1900 census plans and procedures for Iowa, detailing farm definitions, livestock, crop, and pasture values, and urging farmers to prepare records. He notes common reporting errors, outlines set rules for uniform results, discusses compensation, and stresses accuracy for national statistics.
Walsh Bros file about twenty suits in the District Court to cancel paying tax on Clinton properties. They argue the front foot method of assessment violates US Articles Five and Fourteen. City and bondholders face injunctions and potential federal appeal if cases proceed through state courts to the Supreme Court.
An advertisement for Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs claims a cure while you sleep with a no cure no pay offer. It lists a 25 cent price and notes J J Havencamp as sole agent for The Daily Journal.
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors on January 4, 1900 note Milton Rice was unanimously chosen as superintendent of the county farm and insane hospital for the year ending April 1, 1901. The meeting opened with claims and court bills examined. Adjourned to 1 30 p m.
Muscatine County Board designates newspapers for publication and handles costs, judgments, and appointments. The jail physician and county hospital choices are set, 1900 assessments discussed, and Benj Beach elected overseer of the poor in Muscatine Township. Adjourned to February 5, 1900.
Winter in the South invites travelers to the Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad advertises mild climate pure air and even temperatures with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Through car service from Northern cities is highlighted with Florida connections via the L and N line. Enthusiasm is expressed by Geo. B. Horner D. P. A. St. Louis for visitor folders.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry special Christmas issue of Book of Trains is hailed as a beautiful and valuable keepsake. It features poetry, prose, a Christmas Eve story, and numerous illustrations from original drawings. four cents postage to A. J. Smith, Cleveland, O. One-tenth of the world is still unexplored.
The Automatic Wringer carries a five year guarantee from purchase for family use. If any part breaks or wears during that period we will replace some parts free of charge. It is described as perfect for the smallest article or items opening the rolls an inch without altering the wheel screw or stressing the spring, and is touted as the best wringer on the market.
Thompson Bros offers heavy weight overcoats in Oxford gray, blue, black kerseys, meltons, paletot and other high quality styles. They fit patrons, offer cleaning and repair of suits and overcoats, and alteration of ladies jackets to up-to-date styles at satisfactory prices.
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