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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
4
A compilation of shop ads and notices cites Scheetz's and Thiesen's Drug Store operations, Globe restaurant meals, real estate bargains, and N. Titus & Jackson investments. It notes John Nugent visiting town as B C N roadmaster, and lists residents and travelers such as Chas McColm, Miss Mildred Elliott, and W. F. Anthony attending business or visiting relatives.
A local sales feature highlights discounted talking machines at Schmidt's Music Store showcasing the world's greatest entertainer as a draw for shoppers.
A notice advertises buying a talking machine at Schmidt's music store with emphasis on best machines and best records at bargain prices.
Mrs. W. C. Weaver travels to Iowa City to visit relatives for a few days. Miss Fannie Perkins, a returned missionary from Burmah, arrives by the Firefly for a two day stay and speaks at the Methodist church. C Otto & Sons take orders for chickens and turkeys. J H Canon receives word that Miriam Bliven in Tacoma is recovering from diphtheria. Rev R K Greaves, to preach at First Baptist, will arrive Feb 16 with family. housing sublet allows their attendance.
Bids will be received in the county auditor office until Tuesday January 28 at noon for constructing a storage vault in the court house basement. Specifications are on file in the county auditor’s office. A C Noble county auditor.
We, the undersigned relatives of the late Thomas Morgan, express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness shown during the bereavement. J. W. Morgan and family. T. R. Morgan and family.
A newspaper column titled Peoples Pulpit is set aside by the Journal for readers signed communications. The column provides space for readers to share opinions and messages in a public letter format.
The passage explains that the journal grants writers free use of the column and serves only as a medium for ideas without endorsing or opposing the sentiments expressed. It outlines a neutral stance on published opinions.
Mr and Mrs John Hocke of 1014 Iowa avenue were surprised by friends last night. The guests enjoyed games social conversation and refreshments. Visitors from out of town included Miss Mary Leonhard of Davenport and E A Leonhard of Columbus Junction.
Schmidt’s music store advertises talking machines with a $14 outfit that includes a dozen records. The offer highlights the beauty of the item and invites customers to see the bargain.
A concerned critique condemns a cold blooded murder on a recent night and calls for strict enforcement of vagrancy laws. The piece accuses police of failing to remove known troublemakers and urges closing hell-holes frequented by gamblers and petty criminals.
A call urges police to enforce order on Front and East Second streets to spare pedestrians loud profanity and rough treatment, insisting authorities carry out their duty to prevent similar incidents.
Phil J Mackey of Muscatine bought at 2 30 this afternoon from Stewart Taylor near Cedar Bluffs a 74 grain perfectly round white pearl for 800 in gold. Taylor, a farmer, found the gem by chance among mussel shells while riverbank strolling. The pearl weighs 74 grains and has extraordinary lustre. Mackey paid promptly and issued a receipt.
By order of Muscatine county District Court the administrator of Wilhelmina Schroeder’s estate will sell at public auction a parcel in South Muscatine Lot 6 block 18 Smalley’s addition on Feb 24 1992 at 7 PM at the Muscatine county courthouse. Proceeds go to heirs listed in the notice.
A discovery in the Cedar River, Cedar County, about 50 miles from here, drew a local finder who has lived near Cedar Bluffs his whole life. He turned the money over to the bank this afternoon to avoid potential robbery.
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