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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
5
A Muscatine business leader and residents urge an affirmative Thursday vote to accept Mr. Musser’s library gift. They argue a large turnout accelerates progress, noting civic benefits, better morals, good government, and potential future educational opportunities near Weed Park.
River levels show a 2 ft 5 in low water rise of 4 inches in 24 hours. The Sidney and the Du buque expected by morning at this port. St Paul at 2.9 and Red Wing reports over a foot rise. Kate Keen gets under steam and heads upriver this afternoon to load shells at Dubuque.
W. H. Hoopes awaits a gasoline engine for immediate use in pumping water for irrigation on his Island land. He will be the first grower to use such an engine for irrigation and the experiment will be watched closely. The engine, shipped from Columbus, Ohio, is due soon and should be operating by late next week.
A horse owned by J. L. Randolph intercepted a calf that toppled a little girl in the yard. The horse pursued the calf and drove it from the area, preventing serious injury.
The Mechanics' band concert at Court Square is postponed to Tuesday July 17 due to illness among members. Leader N. W. Meyers says a week after July 17 the band will wear new navy blue and white uniforms, the neatest yet for the Muscatine group.
The Muscatine North and South railroad offers a round trip to Clear Lake with two days board and lodging at Whitaker’s Lake Shore hotel for 11 dollars and 10 cents. Tickets go on sale during July and August.
A regular meeting of the Weed Fork Association Board of Directors is set for Tuesday July 10 at 7 30 o clock in T R Fitzgeralds office. Per order.
The island's cabbage crop is a near total failure due to rot in the heads, traced to weak seed. Growers report half a crop with No 2 cabbage and lost freight due to fewer shipments. Heinz pickle works unaffected. railroads expect about 150 fewer carloads.
Davenport lumbermen show optimism the sawing season may continue past early August as heavy rains fill tributaries. Logs reaching 20 million feet have already been driven to West Newton booms, with similar conditions at Stillwater and the St. Croix river. Lindsay and Phelps mill officials report improved outlook and expect to open booms if sufficient logs arrive, though exact quantities and duration remain uncertain. F W Miller of Christian Mueller and Sons notes potential for more logs but no word from St. Croix booms yet.
A dated critique argues that urban life harms modern businessmen by exposing them to constant work thoughts and city pollution. It stresses that retreating to spacious landscapes and evening quiet improves health and judgment, while suggesting city life corrupts domestic happiness and work quality.
Rain freshens crops improving farming mood as hog prices rise in city market. Wheat prospects improve in Northwest while Kansas reports bumper yields. Cabage yields poor on Island due to seed or pests. Fruit prices steady with berries scarce. lemons and oranges carry modest costs. Lumber prices listed for several grades and sizes.
The Rock Island offers a special Chicago to Denver via Omaha train with connections to Muscatine and West Liberty for Homeseekers to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden. Round trip fare plus $2 return, ticket validity to Oct 31 1990. For details contact the Passenger depot.
Modern Woodmen Picnic and Log Rolling in Rock Island Illinois with a round trip rail option. A special Rock Island train departs Washington at 8 a m July 18 and passes Muscatine at 12 15 a m, returning from Rock Island about 11 p m. Fare is 50 cents.
Capt. and Mrs. Farrar arrive to take charge of Salvation Army work in the city. Both are noted as capable musicians and singers, bringing leadership from the Western New York Division.
Two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns are available. Inquire at this office.
Markets list Wood and Lime prices, coal and grain rates, flour, mill stuffs, cornmeal and oats figures, oats and rye values, hay types, live stock and poultry quotes, dairy produce, eggs and cheese prices, honey and sugar rates, with note that overall market is unsteady.
In Columbus Junction Republicans shift from Bryan to McKinley and Roosevelt amid a lively campaign. The piece notes old divisions, the arrival of Adventist meetings, a rain shower aiding crops, a local parrot sale, and updates on lumber supplier J Waghs and professor A L Holiday en route to Venelio for a Normal institute post.
Pleasant outings describe a steamer trip to Rock Island and electric car ride to Brick How Tower opening with added conveniences. The Yonne will finish Tower parties and offer free round trips from Rock Selend to Rives Trank for dinner parties. Departure is 6 20 a m on Sunday Monday Wednesday Friday and 7 45 a m to Vicentina. contact Wm G Block for details.
An advertisement offers refunds on a 40 cent bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle with a money-back guarantee. The guarantee is signed by G A Reimeke and W B Barkalow with Nesner & Co. Inc and others.
The regular Bankers Union meeting will be Thursday evening at Woodman Hall. The gathering is of special importance and all members are urged to attend.
An advertisement touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold tablets with a promise of relief during sleep. It claims no cure and no pay, priced at 25 cents, with J J Havercamp named as sole agent.
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