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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
5
Muscatine voters express strong support for municipal ownership of the water works with 83 percent approval among valid ballots. Women turnout was low, contributing 85 votes to the majority of 1180 in favor to 258 against from 1245 voters, with 51 defective ballots.
Notice sets July 12 1900 as the date for a municipal election to decide establishing a free public library. P. M. Musser and the Muscatine Library Association back the project with a proposed building costing at least 30000 dollars on city land, to be turned over to the city if approved. Voting places listed by ward and polling runs 7 am to 7 pm.
Citizens debate accepting a $30,000 Musser library gift for Muscatine. Proponents say the free public library benefits all, including the poor, while opponents warn of social divisions and ostracism. Local figures from E. E. Davidson to Rev. C. L. Stafford voice support or concerns ahead of the special election.
To all Whom it May Concern this notice lists John J Havercamp Theo Kuechman McBride Cope J J Soady Nesper Co selling the famous Rhaematic Cure. Advertises the most effective remedy for rhaematism in all stages.
The Bricklayers and Stonemasons of Muscatine organize as a union along with a subordinate group under the International Union. A wage and hour scale takes effect August 1, 1900, covering all members’ employment. Nine hour workday from 7 am to 5 pm with overtime at time and a half. Local holidays and Sundays paid at same rate. Minimum wage set at 40 cents per hour.
Funeral planned in Wilton for Mrs. S. W. Stewart who died this morning after a nine week illness. widow of Samuel Stewart born in 1819 in Brown county Ohio she came to this state in 1838 with her husband no surviving children funeral at 2 30 pm tomorrow in Wilton
An advertisement promotes Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs with claims of soothing cold symptoms through steeping. The note states no cure and no pay, and lists a price of 25 cents with J. J. Havercamp as sole agent.
Local letters favoring the Musser Public Library proposition urge a large turnout and unanimous approval. Supporters cite public access, cultural advancement, city pride, and Musser's generosity as reasons to vote yes tomorrow in Muscatine.
An election of officers was held last night at the wigwam of Musquitine Tribe No. 95 L O R M. The results: Sachem S Johnson Sr, Sag W H Kindler Jr, Sag J Neibert, Prophet Ed O'Brien, Chief of Records H Lange, Keeper of Wampum Phil Mackey, Collector of Wampum D Hine, C of R H Lange.
For sale two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns. Inquire at this office.
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