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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
5
Local Y M C A held a Monday night meeting of the Y P C T U with officers in discussion. The social and economic committee outlined plans for a coffee house and hotel arrangements, aiming to fund it through nearby business subscriptions while expanding youth activity across the city.
The group shows strong cohesion and confidence that collective action will lead to success. Members emphasize shared purpose and a firm belief in forthcoming achievements as they work toward common goals.
The Walnut and Second street livery stable, recently bought by Peto and Whitaker, gains a cement facade, replastered office, new glass doors, and planned wainscoting. A large new east side carriage repository, wash room, and electric lights enhance convenience. The rear is being overhauled with new windows and updates throughout, set to open tomorrow.
At a Y M C A athletic meeting the Burlington Athletic club challenge is accepted and committees for arrangements are named. The field meet is likely in late July and will use the purple and old gold colors. Proceeds from last month’s home meet amounting to 12.70 will go to the Association.
On July 4th the letter carriers start their first delivery and collection as usual and will be at their windows from 9 to 10 30 a.m. Other departments of the office stay open until 10 30 a.m. All mails are received and dispatched as usual. Wm. L. Roach P. M.
In Hoboken this morning five youths including Jacob Michaus August Bachman August Bender Edith Winkleman and William Kinkle man aged 3 to 19 perished in a frame residence blaze. Declared bodies were recovered from the ruins.
Citizens near Walnut and Cedar streets protest a stagnant, foul dumping site in a city hollow. Reporters observed standing water, green scum, and strong odor, with locals urging action by the board of health to drain or fill the lot and halt dumping.
The first Union park meeting occurred Sunday evening with three city pastors in attendance among the attendees.
Directors met in Chicago and approved extending the B C R N tracks from Albert Lea north to Fairbault Minnesota. The line would run via Owatonna and reduce leased track miles by about half while planning through traffic to St Paul and Minneapolis via C M and St P tracks.
At eight dollars these are three of our strongest values in the store. The fabrics are guaranteed to be fast dyed and tested. The cut, style, and trimmings show high workmanship. Also a new line of negligee shirts with swell patterns.
Entries announced for the Burlington Fourth of July horse races include Shamco star Harry from Muscatine Leona and several others with competitors from Muscatine Rock Island Marengo and Washington. Notables listed are Salachy Hogan from Iowa City and Red Bird from Rochester, Iowa.
Nickel Plate Road advertises three sleeping car trains between Chicago and Buffalo and Boston with dining service and safety. Train 2 leaves Chicago at 10 35 a m with through cars for Boston New York and intermediates. Train 4 departs 2 30 p m for Buffalo and connections, and Train 6 at 10 30 p m for Buffalo and Chautauqua lake area. Dining meals 35 cents to one dollar. rates said to be lowest. Contact J Y Calahan general agent in Chicago for details.
List of unclaimed letters at the Muscatine Iowa post office for week ending July 3 1900 includes men s and women s names with a note that parties may call for above letters and say advertised.
A printed card offers a refund if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It also guarantees a 25-cent bottle refund to prove satisfaction, with signatures from G. A. Reinicke, W. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., Jno J. Havercamp, and J. Theo. Keuchmanna.
The Iowa General Assembly enacts penalties for boxing contests or sparring exhibitions with prize value. Those who organize, participate, aid, or permit such events face fines up to three hundred dollars or up to ninety days in county jail, with the law becoming effective July 4.
Alarming hog cholera outbreaks spread rapidly through Dubuque County. The New Melleray monastery twelve miles from the city has lost over two hundred hogs in two weeks. Farmers nearby suffer heavy losses as efforts to control the disease continue.
For sale two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns. Inquire at this office.
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