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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
5
The Journal responds to two articles signed The Rebekahs and One of the Rebekahs accusing trickery in the piano contest. The Journal demands official proof or denials, and renews its $500 reward for proof of any unfairness by the Journal.
The Journal reports that some residents in Muscatine spoke with a participant in the great vacation contest urging her not to enter. The paper calls the talk slander and warns against such conduct, promising legal action at the next offense.
A WCTU state president reports severe headaches from coffee, credits Postum Food Coffee with relief after switching during a 1900 visit. She states long boiling yields rich, black flavor and notes steadier nerves and restful sleep after using Postum for over a year. She asks her name be withheld.
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 the Iowa Central will sell homeseekers excursion tickets to Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and other southern regions. Round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars with twenty one day return limit. The line offers first class equipment through chair cars and sleeping cars with fast time. Details available from ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
New Cone Methodist church hosts revival meetings that began a week after dedication. During the first week six conversions were reported as attendees participate in evening services.
The Clerks Union meets at Assembly Hall to hear committee reports on early closing for shops January through April. Some committees report progress while others, notably grocers, resist signatures. Six applicants for initiation listed and more may attend.
The Shelby Norman Post No. 231 G A R receives the order from Commander Metzger and Adjt Gen Newman to be held in Des Moines next May. The directive includes plans for a memorial at Canton Ohio honoring their comrade William Mc Kinley.
A newspaper column labeled Peoples' Pulpit is set aside by the Journal for signed communications from readers. The space invites local voices and feedback.
Mrs. S. M. Watson of Muscatine writes to the Journal defending an excerpt she authored that caused controversy. She clarifies intent, disputes accusations by The Rebekahs, and requests a retraction or acknowledgment of its original meaning and supporters.
An adjourned Muscatine council session will discuss granting to the Rock Island railroad and rights for other roads to use city tracks. Plans call for a larger depot and levee access, with conditions to lease tracks and avoid hindering potential Des Moines to Muscatine line. The council seeks concerted action amid local pressure and railway disputes.
Wapello Iowa report notes Miss Stella Anderson absent from school with illness. Card party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Grimes and Miss Kittie with top players named. Mite society events planned with Mrs. Hurley and daughter. tea hosted by Mrs. J. E. Garrett. Local visits include Dr. and Mrs. Sterneman from Muscatine and Geo. Niccolls’ Winfield business. New county superintendent Chas. Wallace in offices above Shearer's. Glee club organized at high school. Eastern Star event at Mrs. L. C. Wonnell’s home. Skating party to a pond 214 miles from the city. Methodist Mite society gathering nearly 60. Infant death of Niccolls child reported near Winfield. burial at Oakland. Salvation Army meetings conclude in local churches.
The undersigned promise refunds on a 66 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup for coughs and colds. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle with satisfaction or money back. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke, Nesper & Co. and J. Havercamp.
Mrs E F Schall returned from Muscatine. Miss Daisy Johnson hosts her mother on Fourth street. Mrs Frank Fry of Letts visits West Liberty. Mabel Lamborn ill at Lincoln Neb. Mrs Geo Wooley is very sick on East Third street. A H Floyd builds a new barn on East Sixth. Mrs Wm Mather and Miss Julia Leonard visit. W L Rejahl and Lura Worstell to be wed at the bride’s home. L A Baird family likely arrived in Pasadena. Ladies orchestra drills with Prof Schall and plans for better music. Revival meetings at M E church continue with growing interest. Elizabeth Jones improves tenement on Spencer and Seventh streets as Hartzell property is modernized.
A partial phrase suggests the creation of a home that will alter its inhabitants and provide a snug, cozy setting for a family. The text implies a future change tied to dwelling quality and domestic happiness.
They announce winter travel plans via the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railway as the most direct route through Chicago or St Louis. Rates are advertised as the lowest on this line, with agents ready to provide full information or to write for details.
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