Free Grand Schaeffer Piano Offered by Local Firms
A promotional contest offers a free Schaeffer grand piano to the organization with the most ballots by November 1. Each 25 cent cash purchase yields a ballot from participating merchants. ballots must be returned to Jerry Cori at Vienna Bakery within one week of purchase. Ballot results shown through July include multiple firms and community groups supporting the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Cori
Vienna
M. W. Wi
Eler
Grocer
Churen & McKean
McBride & Cope
Kuriger Bros
C. Toohey
R.S. McNutt
Fred Bowman
Townsend's Old
Schroeder & Zoller
Wiens Ss
Mirweriecaees
Mirweriecaees Rain Wi Hiner Ene 1308 Bpoe Epeedaaaas Seoes
Court of Honor
Sevesbitel
Ot Baptist Church
Hawaii
Summit July 4th fades into quiet town notes
Mr and Mrs Bert Bendle and daughter Helen left by evening train for Kecklerville. Mr and Mrs Thos Ogden of Moscow township visited Hodsons. Minnie Bendle, lately with Mrs Hodson, departed South Muscatine on the 6 45 train. Last week Mr and Mrs Bert Beadle and daughter Helen of Muscatine and Mr and Mrs Thos Ogden and Hodsons went to Cedar River to fish. They brought home a good basket of eatables and a fine string of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bendle
Helen
Kecklerville
Thos Ogden
Moscow Township
Hodson
Minnie Bendle
South Muscatine
Bert Beadle
Muscatine
Thos. Odgen
John Hodson
Summit
Mable
Johnnie Hodson
Cedar River
Democratic Convention Impressions and Policy Outlook
E M Warner outlines key policies to advocate at the Democratic convention. The Journal presents a Republican portrayal, offering a contrasting view of expected platforms and campaign themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Warner
Representative
Democratic Nation Hails Bryan as Unity Grows
Attorney E M Warner reports strong harmony at the July Fourth Democratic convention. He cites the platform’s clarity and Bryan's integrity, predicts victory in November. Warner calls the Republic versus the Empire the rallying cry and approves self rule for the Philippines amid imperial tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Warner
Journal
Warner
Gold States
Bryan
Philippines
Cuba
McKinley
Convention Notes From Kansas City Handed War On Wealth
The piece reports on Democratic convention tensions with wealth and bondholders, noting Montana sent two delegations Clark and Daly and Clark’s million dollar donation offer. It mentions Bryan’s special Burlington train, Hawaii’s delegate influence, and Kansas City Star’s blunt verdict on Bryan and free silver, plus beer stalls outside and ice water inside the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Montana
Clark
Daly
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Lincoln
Burlington Road
Excursion West From Kansas City for Convention Visitors
Railroads west and southwest from Kansas City offer excursion tickets for convention visitors. Round trips expiring July 9 can be extended to September 30 by depositing with an agent and buying an excursion ticket worth over five dollars. Many travelers depart to Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory. offer ends tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Under Bryan Spell Moves at Convention
H J Mahin reports a split Republican view of the convention with Bryan’s sway evident. Delegates fear free silver, yet Bryan’s influence shifts leaders like Cato Sells and Murphy toward his 16 to 1 plank, leaving many disheartened about a fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mahin
Journal
Mr. Mahin
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Resolution Committee
Lincoln
Resolutions Committee
David B.hill
Hill
Croker
Rose
Cato Sells
Iowa
Murphy
Ty Bryan
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending July Fifth Nineteen Hundred
A list of property transfers recorded by Titus and Jackson for the week ending Friday July 5 1900. Entries include Arnold & Weidlein to Frances Little lot 8 block Fey Premairs. Israel Kintzle to Lewis A. McGee various Muscatine parcels. Gabe Bowman transfer of lot 19 Carskad. Frederick Gerdes to Thomas Healey lot 4 block 104 Muscatine. John H. Munroe to John A. Stortz and others. sheriff R O McGaughey to Mary B. Merritt 36.40 acres. Delia M. Walton interests and heirs transfers. Jeremiah Greiner heirs to Benj F Greiner multiple sections. plus a listing of local prices for produce and lumber and a wry closing couplet about baldness and diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Arnold & Weidlein
Frances R. Little
Fey Promairs
Leah Noland
L. McKee
Muscatine
John H. Munroe
John A. Stortz
John Nicolay
R. O. McGaughey
Mary B. Merritt
Julia A. Darst
Delia M. Walton
A. Dak Arkae
Jeremiah Greiner
Benj. F. Greiner
Muscatine Market Prices for Wood, Grains and Provisions
A Muscatine market list shows Wood at $4.00 to $4.50, lime, cement, and coal varying. flour per sack 1.15 to 1.25. corn and oats prices with mill prices for oats. hay $8.00 to $9.00. hogs $4.60 to 4.75. cattle and lambs priced for butcher stock. butter 14 to 16 cents, cheese 17 to 20 cents. sugar 6.00 to 6.25 per 100 pounds. honey 15 cents per lb. oranges 20 to 50 cents per dozen. various meats, lard, dried beef, and produce listed with price ranges and notes on market steadiness and slow leather.
Muscatine Savings Bank Statement June 30 1900
Official statement to the Auditor of State detailing assets and liabilities of the Muscatine Savings Bank Iowa as of June 30 1900. Includes cash on hand discounted debts bonds property values deposits and notes on dividends and surplus with signatures of President J Carskaddan and Cashier Chas Page notarized July 6 1900.
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Iowa
Muscatine
First National Bank
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Co
Chicago
Erty
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
J. Carskaddan
Charles Page
Ae Scelemnry
Chas. Pack
Chas
Sbal
R. K. Smith
John B. Dougherty
S. G. Stein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enquire
East Front Street
Boone Street
M. N. Bond
the Journal
Musserville
East Hill
Ark Place
J. Linn Hoopes
West Second Street
H. M. Bartlett
Horantt
Post Office
Clark & Co
Ith and
Locust Streets
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cod&w
Rex
Front Street
Seers Model Clothing House
Muscatine Tailors
Dearbon St
Alesmen
Blue Valley Mfg. Co
Jamesport
John J. Havercamp
Theo. Kuechman
J. J Coady
Nesper & Co
SASS
Ryan
China
Republian Party
Silver
United States
Union
Nebraska
America
Missouri City
Muscatine Markets
Graham
Muscatine Savings Bank
Total Assets
Sewatee Eageewriwes
Dr.geo. Leininger
Malde-Hyde
Atlanta
T. J. Hales
South Boulevard
Geo. Leinmpgere
Catarra
Geo
Leininger
Leininger Chemies Co
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