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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
8
Short items report discounts at local stores including Frank the jeweler half off on all goods this week and one half price sales at various shops. Notices mention licenses issued to George Yollik and Maggie Dailey. Also updates on exams, births, illnesses, travelers, and travel to Washington for lodge installations.
The Randolph Tea and Coffee Company announces a grand opening event on Saturday January 18 1902 at 415 Mulberry Street. The new shop invites locals to experience its coffee and tea selections and special introductory offers.
Local ads and notices show fresh spareribs for six cents, poultry, and meats at Blanchard Packing Co. Akron graham received today. Prices cut on dress goods at Geo. B. Jackson's. Abstract books in Muscatine county at Kemble's. Various sales, trips, and social events including a box supper at Kalorama school and a G A R oyster supper announced.
Louisville and Nashville Railway offers round trip tickets to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola for Mardi Gras from February 4 to 11 with tickets on sale February 4 to 10 and valid through February 28. An illustrated booklet on Mardi Gras history is available from C L Stone General Pass Agent.
Muscatine residents show interest as a Davenport meeting discusses forming a company to build an electric line from Davenport to Muscatine along the river road. Local investors and eastern capitalists probe profitability, land sales, and regional growth potential for housing and trade.
Governor Van Sant of Minnesota recalled childhood summers during a Rock Island stop Jan 15 as he and friends toured his old steamboat wharf and the house he once lived in. He drank from a mossy curb well, praising its cooling refreshment.
The high school junior class considers a straw ride to the Brandenburg summer cottage near Fairport tomorrow evening. A wagonette has been chartered and the event is expected to be a memorable class gathering. The Rescue Hose company hosted a delightful dance last night at their Mulberry street quarters with about 40 couples enjoying Dealing's orchestra until late.
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Woman's Guild of the First Presbyterian church was held at Miss Mary Jorboe's home with about 20 members present. The group agreed to hold a church social in February after conducting the usual business. A social session followed with enjoyable refreshments served.
The entire Journal staff gathered Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs John Mahins West Second street home for a 630 dinner. Guests included A W Lee of Ottumwa Courier and E P Adler manager of Davenport Times. The gramophone program and chats strengthened ties between employees and their employers.
Frank R. Wright 66, previously with Byers and Wright grocers, died at 5 in the morning after a long illness. Civil War veteran with the 2d Iowa cavalry, Co. G, four years of service including eight months in hospital. Survived by wife and two daughters. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from East Fourth street residence.
A pleasant through trip to New York via Niagara Falls with Lehigh Valley rail. Stopover allowed at Niagara Falls. Solid vestibule trains feature dining car service on all through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
The stewardess of the A. M. E. church will host a social at the church this evening with light refreshments. A debate on the resolution The negro has been persecuted more in this country than the Indian. Affirmative speakers A Seabrooks and Wm Shackelford. negative I P Johnson and P Townley. Admission 10 cents.
Captain Hoggmann of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse reports the longest wireless sea talk on record with the Cunarder Lucania on the Bremen voyage. Marconi equipment worked unusually well on both ships as operators swapped experience, extending aerial conversation for nearly three days until mid ocean.
Des Moines Iowa January 15 The forenoon session of the house was routine focusing on committee work and journal corrections. A joint session scheduled for this afternoon will complete the canvass of the governor's votes.
A newly issued illustrated history of the Northwest settlement bound in cloth spans 115 pages with engravings of Black Hawk Sitting Bull Red Cloud and other chiefs plus ten colored map plates showing tribal locations dating to 1600 The reviewer calls it a valued contribution and urges libraries to acquire it Price 50 cents postpaid from W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago IL Deputy Sheriff John Richley traveled to Columbus Junction on official duties.
Dr. J. L. Pentzer has opened offices at 217 E Second Street. He specializes in correcting refraction and filling glasses with all work guaranteed.
A Delineator note describes disguising an unsightly trunk in a storeroom. Creators use colored cretonne to wrap sides and ends, add a horsehair or excelsior cushion, and finish with a deep frill along the edges for a pleasing look.
The National Builder instructs on cleaning shellac floors by brushing off dust with a soft brush or wiping with a soft cloth, moist or dry. For dirt not removed by moisture wash with cool water and soap, then wipe dry. When worn, rub with a turpentine and raw linseed oil mix, then recoat with shellac. Waxed floors are washed with turpentine and benzine and can be rewaxed.
Western Poultry Fanciers Association schedules the Cedar Rapids annual exhibition January 13 to 18. The B C R N Ry offers round trip tickets from points within 100 miles at fare and one third. Full details available through company agents. John G Jarmer, Re. 6 SF and B C R N Ry.
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