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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
4
A local grocer promotes pure fresh groceries and asks customers for patronage, pledging steady prices and reliable goods to win trade. The message emphasizes quality and affordability to attract shoppers.
F Giesenhaus notes 1900 marks banner year for Black Hills resorts as Hot Springs season opens early and hotels fill by mid June. Burlington Route expects double previous year tourist inquiries due to cheaper excursions and improved train service with dining cars. July and August trips to Hot Springs and Sylvan Lake offered with specific return rates and October 31 return limit.
Ottumwa, Iowa July 13 A district judge ruled that a property owner who consented to a saloon within fifty feet cannot withdraw that consent. The Martin mulct law requires written consent within fifty feet, but the court said withdrawal is not enforceable and cautioned this could set a new precedent for saloonkeepers.
Multiple Iowa local items report rail yard expansion at Belle Plaine and a new depot project at Elberon. Other notes include rural delivery route creation at West Liberty, cor ner stone laid for Sigourney M E church, and various local incidents and appointments across the state.
Transfers filed by Titus & Jackson list buyers and parcels in Muscatine area. Philip Mitzet ux to Herman Hessler three lots in Riverview addition. Fred Garri son to Chas Gray lot 17 Riverview add. Hartman executrix to Adolph Roman lot 6 block 128. Sawyer to Geo Johnston lot 1 block 20 Museca Sektabbaha. J L Giesler et al to Chas Gray lot 17 Riverview add. Ben F Greiner et ux to Henry Co Hucke parts of sections 20 and 4. Jod Chenoweth et ux to J L tiesler several lots in Breese-Co sub and Warfield's add. Orion E Hogue to Catherine McIntosh e% nw sec 33.
A brief ad notes a remedy for colds with the claim of relief during steeping. It states there is no cure and no pay, price 25 cents, with J. J. Havercamp as sole agent.
A pleasant day trip by steamer Young leaves Muscatine at 6 30 a m on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday for Rock Island and Black Hawk Tower which is open with new conveniences and attractions The 60 mile ride costs 75 cents and groups of ten or more from Rock Island to Black Hawk and back receive free tickets Basket dinner accommodations are available The Young returns to Muscatine at 7 45 p m For more information contact agent Wm G Block
A signed card offers refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar a 60 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold. It guarantees a 25 cent bottle with money back if not satisfactory. Names include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp J. Theo. Keuchmann.
In Jefferson City Missouri a competitive examination is held to choose the two cadets at large from the state to West Point Military Academy Senators Cockrell and West authorized the process under the new army bill A professor a military officer and a physician serve on the examination committee to decide the appointments they are entitled to.
William C Whit ney was aboard the White Star liner Majestic which arrived in Liverpool. He will stay on this side of the water for six to eight weeks, attend race meetings and inspect stud farms in England, and may visit the Paris Exposition briefly.
Trains on the Nickel Plate Road connect at Buffalo with eastern lines and at Brocton for Chautauqua lake points on trains 4 and 6, reaching the lake the next day. Up-to-date drawing rooms and sleeping cars aboard all trains. Club mail rates on dining cars from 35 cents to one dollar with no excess fare. Contact Mr. J Y Calahan, general agent, Chicago.
In distant skies dark storms form ominously while nearer, lighter clouds soften the threat. The contrast between distant heaviness and approaching clarity frames a moment of anticipated weather change. The scene underscores the shifting mood as visibility and conditions evolve.
The Farm and Market notes strong demand for farm produce amid good weather and rising corn and wheat prices. Wheat gains attract attention beyond crops. corn, beef, and hog values also quoted. Market reports show hay costs, calf and cattle prices, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and lumber with overall steady or rising trend amid weather and war impacts.
Muscatine markets list prices for wood lime cement coal and grain products. Wood ranges from 2.25 to 4.50 per unit while hard coal sells at 3.00 8.50 and soft coal at 4.00. Flour oats corn rye and meal prices shown with per sack or per 100 pounds. Live stock hogs at 4.80 and sheep at 4.00 4.50 per cwt.
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