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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
5
The report notes hog receipts 22,000 with mixed prices around 4.40 to 4.70, cattle receipts 200 with dull steady prices, and live stock receipts for Kansas City Omaha and other markets. It includes futures-like figures for wheat corn and oats and mentions Liverpool wheat and corn futures with modest gains.
Muscatine Iowa listing wood lime cement coal grain produce and flour notes prices for live stock dairy eggs and cheese. Tables cover hogs sheep calves cattle spring lamb dressed poultry butter creamery eggs and cheese with figures for honey sugar beeswax hides leather potatoes celery onions pickles cabbage lemons and Messina lemons, and lumber and hardware items with varied market rates.
A local grocer invites customers to try pure, fresh staples and promises to hold prices to win patronage. The message emphasizes quality, value, and steady supply to attract shoppers.
Col Ashley W. Cole, chair of the State railroad commissioners, advocates compressed air for street car motors. He argues air power is cleaner, safer, cheaper, and faster to start, predicting broader use in cities and trials of the Hardy motor on cross-town lines.
An advertisement for Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold tabs claims a cure while you sleep with no cure no pay. Price 25 cents. Sold by J J Havencamp as sole agent.
The cheerful idiot notes that the poet and the actor resemble each other since both work when moved by spirit or when the ghost walks. A shoe clerk boarder asks about hair, prompting the quip. The Indianapolis Press reports this wry comparison.
A recent traveler asks about a passage and recalls mixed nights at sea. The speaker slept poorly the first three nights unsure whether to shut the porthole or close the bed, and spent the last three nights reading customs laws.
A tactful woman consistently handles matters with care and practical judgment. Her ability to read people and adapt strategies helps her navigate challenges calmly and effectively.
Muscatine Rod and Gun Club met at City Hall with a large turnout and voted to join the State association. They aim to enforce fishing laws, seek longer sentences for resisting officers, offer a 25 dollar reward for law violations, and push to close markets handling illegally caught fish.
A Western aunt wishes the Boston boy a merry Christmas and gifts, while the boy notes reading Theodore Roosevelt's biography of Oliver Cromwell. He contrasts Roosevelt's rough style with Maguire and deems Carlyle's historical present tedious but finds relief in Roosevelt's prose.
The New York World cartoon comedy Hogans Alley tops last season and the season before as a money maker. Joe Flynn author of Down Went McGinty leads a carefully chosen company with strong backing to produce the season’s hit at Stein's Hall on Monday January 15.
Three island tours depart Chicago on January 11 February 15 and March 8. Travel includes Pullman sleeping and dining cars to New York and ships Ponce and San Juan for island exploration by rail car and boat with all expenses paid. Guided by Walter Boyd Townsend under The American Tourist Association with Beau Campbell as general manager. Tickets and itineraries through Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway agents.
All pickle tomato and cabbage growers are asked to attend a meeting at City Hall at 1 p m on Saturday January 13 1900. None should fail to be on hand. H J Heinz Co
A proverb-style line noting that the more a person searches for faults in others, the more faults they perceive. The saying emphasizes negative bias and self-fulfilling judgment.
Wool blanket reduction sale advertised by McCorm Dry Goods Co. Peter Roman departs for Wilton to rabbit hunt for a few days. Rescue Hose House hosts hot turkey dinner Wednesday evening January 24. Mrs. James Paine and daughter depart North Platte Nebraska after pleasant visit. Special De Molay cantonry No. 1 to arrange funeral for Sir Knight Cooling at Wilton Junction Iowa January 15, 1900. M. L. Mikesell E C notes. Joe Flynn production Hogan's Alley coming to Muscatine with seats at Frank's 35 and 50 cents. A Texas visitor sees first snow, exclaims it's like sand but cold. Attorney M. W. Stapleton learns sister Mary Hanley is dying near Wellman Iowa. Theatrical program Hogan's Alley to be shown with updated content. Frank's offers seats 35 and 50 cents. Social evening at Mrs Adam Wiggam's Burlington road honors Mrs James Paine and daughter.
Mrs. W. P. Baker of Los Angeles testifies that Grape Nuts delivers rebuilding strength when eaten in limited amounts. She warns readers to heed directions and not exceed four teaspoons per meal to avoid indigestion and preserve the food’s benefits.
Marshalltown Times Republican notes Senator Gear, aged 76, chose to run again. Voters show strong support, praising his continued mental vigor and trust in Gov Shaw to appoint a successor if needed.
A local store advertises fancy half hose for 15 cents, shirts in new patterns at 75 cents, and neckwear at varied low prices. Shoppers are urged to visit for discounts on menswear essentials.
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