Market roundup from Muscatine brokers dated January 15 1900
Special dispatch from J Toner & Co. shows pork prices at 8 10 90 May 8 11 15 8 11 17 8 10 97 with hogs receipts 37 000 and cattle 17 000. Visible supply changes include wheat down 1 39 000 and corn up 271 000. Northwestern wheat receipts list Minneapolis Duluth and total 7 508 786. Liverpool wheat and corn futures noted lower.
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J. Toner & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Chicago
Lara— Gs Cna Ne
Kansas City
Omaha
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Muscatine Markets and Prices Across Goods
Muscatine Iowa markets report prices for wood lime cement coal and grains with market notes. Live stock dairy produce and hardware lumber and meats prices are listed with ranges and stock descriptions.
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Graham
Do You Eat Let Me Supply Pure Fresh Groceries
A retailer in Staple Grocery Line invites patrons to buy fresh goods at steady prices. The message promises pure, high quality items and retention of trade through reliable pricing.
Preaching of John the Baptist in January 1900 lesson
The Sunday School lesson analyzes John the Baptist’s mission as forerunner to Christ, urging repentance and true fruit while challenging reliance on Abrahamic descent. It notes John’s preaching to Pharisees and Sadducees, baptism symbolism, and the call to justice, generosity, and honest wages.
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John the Baptist
Abraham
John
Christ
Judea
Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Hebron
Holy Land
Austria
Trumbull
George Adam Smith
The
Judean
Tranquillity in agitation and peace
A succinct reflection on the paradox of calm amid unrest and the challenge of restoring order when crowds are unsettled. The aphorism contrasts collective upheaval with the difficulty of sustaining lasting peace.
Pleasant Birthday Party for L. C. Hane in East Fifth
A surprise birthday gathering for Mr. L. C. Hane at his East Fifth street home drew eighteen couples and relatives from Moscow and Wilton. The event featured music refreshments and dancing before guests departed as Sabbath morning approached. The host received gold-bowed glasses said to magnify life’s pleasant scenes.
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L. C. Hane
East Fifth Street
Moscow
Wilton
Hfe
The Great River Reaffirms Mississippi Commerce Value
The St. Louis Globe Democrat reports the harbor department’s annual tally shows strong Mississippi traffic. Upper Mississippi brought 376 packets, 289 other boats and 116 barges. Lower Mississippi 539 packets, 342 other boats and 376 barges. Missouri 2 packets, 12 other boats and 4 barges. Illinois 116 packets, 27 other boats, 4 canal boats and 31 barges. Ohio 21 boats and 581 barges. Tennessee 40 packets, 31 other boats and 72 barges.
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Great River
Mississippi River
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Harbor Department of
Ohio River
Tennessee River
He Sympathizes With the Iceman In Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange notes Busby’s constant worry about ice companies potentially being stuck with unsold stock. The Cleveland Plain Dealer captions the moment with a sympathetic nod to Busby and concerns over inventory risk faced by ice firms.
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Busby
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Love and money in a marriage debate quoted
A Chicago Times-Herald snippet questions whether Mrs. Dapley married for money or love. The exchange suggests she lacked wealth, while her husband’s charm is mocked as not requiring an odd gait.
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Mrs. Dapley
Chicago Times-Herald
From His Point of View in Brooklyn Life
A sympathetic friend recalls a boxing bout where Uppercut defeated the speaker. The defeated pugilist claims he refused to fight without 60 percent of gate receipts and full picture privileges, asserting his own advantage in the scenario.
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Brooklyn Life
The grindstone proverb in youth work
A compact saying notes that the grindstone is often the only stone a typical boy leaves unturned, reflecting a belief in focused labor and practical skill building.
West Liberty Social Notes and Local Appointments
Alvah Kendrick visits sister Mrs C W Chase in town while A W Hollingsworth of Iowa City stays with friends. Prof and Mrs Noble of Ames visit Mrs N's family at Barclay's. Mrs Rogers, former local teacher, stays at Brown home. J E Cook, former magnetic healer, returns to Indian Territory. Miss Mary Hines funeral held. she was blind and afflicted. Rev Wade C Barclay hosts prayer week. plans to study at Evanston Illinois. Floricultural society meets at Mrs W W McClun. officers elected for six months.
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Alvah Kendrick
C. W. Chase
A. W. Hollingsworth
Iowa City
Indian Territory
Mary Hines
Wade C. Barclay
Evanston
Ill
Floricultural Society
W. W. McClun
Anna Elliott
Mesdames Tomlinson and Evans
Lizzie Harrison
Kate Brook
Mary Dillingham
Hogans Alley Farce Thrills New York Audiences Tonight
In New York City the Hogans Alley farce plays to a mixed national audience with a strong cast, catchy music, frisky dialogue and comic specialties. Led by Flynn, famed Irish comedian and parodist known for Down Went Me Ginty, the show comes to Stein's Hall tonight January 15 with tickets 35 and 50 cents.
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New York City
Hogans Alley
Metropolis
America
Mr. Flynn
Stein's Hall
Lightning Pain Killer advertised for rheumatic pains
An old advertisement promotes Mulls Lightning Pain Killer priced at 25 cents, claimed to relieve rheumatic pains sore throat sprains diarrhoea pleurisy lame back frost bites and related ailments, with druggists carrying the product.
Local updates from Muscatine area headlines
Editor Allen of the Montpelier Advance visits Monticello area. Ralph Thompson ill with pneumonia at 518 East Ninth Street. Will Henniker improving from illness. Joe Van Lent recovering at home. F L Clendenin arrives from Davenport to supervise Weed Park benefit entertainment. Mrs. Robert Henderson returns to Moline. A R Eads arrives with Davenport basketball group including Hayward Smythe Wright McCormick Long Gross and Ralph Martin. Dr James Hill of Salem Massachusetts slated to lecture in Muscatine. First Methodist Church offers 7:30 pm services with Bible readings daily. J Fahey notes brother Tim ill with appendicitis. Emerson Bowman to assist if possible.
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F. L. Clendenin
Davenport
Weed Park
Robert Henderson
Thomas O. Platt
Moline
A. R. Eads
Hayward
H. Smythe
B. Wright
R. McCormick
F. Long
A. Gross
Ralph Martin
James Hill
Salem
Mass
Hill
Endeavor Workers of America
Muscatine
First Methodist Church
Third Street
Iowa Avenue
J. Fahey
Arkansas
Tim
John
Emerson Bowman
Mars Gets Laundry Back In Witty Poem Exchange
A Washington Star quotation frames a playful exchange where a line about Grim visaged war is interpreted as Mars receiving his laundry. The superior girl chides the speaker for lacking classics knowledge, noting poetry can be quirky and surprising.
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Mars
Washington Star
Preparing to Be Disappointed
Mrs. Mickelby claims delight in her son Tommy's writing and reports two hours daily effort. She says she prompted him to write a Christmas wish list, and he remains at it.
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Tommy
Mrs. Mickelby
Wanted to Keep His Friendship in Dialogue
A brief dialogue shows Jack and Tom debating loyalty and friendship. Jack accuses Tom of leaning toward Jones, who is almost a stranger, while Tom asserts their long-standing friendship and desire to stay close. The exchange underscores trust and personal bonds.
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Jack
Jones
Tom
Great Presidential Campaign of 1900 Advised Subscriptions
The Republic promotes its Semi Weekly Republic and Sunday Magazine urging voters to subscribe. It touts broad political coverage, nationwide telegraphic news, and affordable rates, with combined annual price under a single payment. Orders to The Republic in St. Louis, Mo. are requested.
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Republic
The
St. Louis
Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tab ets
Advertisement for Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold tablets with no cure and no pay offer. Describes price 25 cents and J Havencamp as sole agent.
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J. Havencamp
Are You Tired of eM t yet to come
The fragment presents a cryptic teaser likely about fatigue with upcoming events or technology trends. It lacks clear people or organizations to anchor a factual summary. Further readable text needed to identify concrete names or places.
Menswear Ad Promotes Fresh Shirts and Ties
A 1910s style ad urges customers to update wardrobes with shirts and socks and notes ties are a gentleman’s necessity. It touts new arrivals and low prices like 15 cents for fancy half hole and shirts from 75 cents with a wide range of neckwear advertised at bargain prices.
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Muscatine Markets
Iowa
F. Giesenhaus
Arnola & Weerdlemn
Real Estate Exchange
East Tenth Street
East Seventh Street
East Eighth Street
Fifth Street
East Hill
Arnold & Weidlein
West Liberty
Allen
Montpelier Advance
City
Ralph Thompson
East Ninth Street
Will Henniker
Joe van Lent
Catholic Standard and Times
Sam
Dillaway
Dillaway’s Crockery Store
Variety
Cr. C. Smith
Anson Clothing Company
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