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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
5
Ollie Hensleigh reports extensive crop and orchard damage across the west after returning from Effingham Kansas. Local updates include visits from Fairfield residents, moves, upcoming camp meetings, a baseball game, a death, and changes in local business offices and partnerships.
Dr and Mrs J H Chitten welcomed a baby boy born July 18 1901. Wapello teachers Emma Vanidevort and Izola Sweeney earned state certificates. Winfield Marine band concert drew a large crowd despite hot weather. Residents visited or traveled to Muscatine Davenport and Burlington. The 56th I N G passed through en route to Du Dque. Captain Fred Holsteen led the Told4 Joy affair in Morning Sun. Joey bound over to next court term with 200 bail.
The church of living God conducts a large camp meeting in Park Place grove with daily services at 5 30 am 9 00 am 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm William Nelson leads the grounds and expects the event to continue past July 30 if interest grows Rail lines offer reduced fares to Muscatine and Park Place streetcars run to the grove drawing many city visitors with tents set up around a central canvas for services
Interest of Muccatine division of the Baptist Young People’s Union centers on the 11th annual convention in Chicago. The session runs through Sunday evening with delegates including Misses Bessie Porter Florence Hurbacher Eleie Hubacher Mary Weggen Minnie Headley May Shoemaker Gustie Bertram Hattie Bowman and Rev. Arthur Fowler.
Company C settled in at Dubuque camp after arriving yesterday afternoon at 3. Bunks were raised quickly and the unit prepared for the first army meal of the season served about 7 p.m. The hard tack staved off hunger as the men had eaten little since breakfast.
Meeting Wednesday evening at seven thirty sharp. Lucinda Bartlett secretary.
The forecast for the Mississippi river ending 8 a m July 25 1901 says the river will continue to fall at the present rate between Dubuque and Muscatine. The St Paul loaded with a large passenger list around 160 and carried freight up this morning.
The Kiowa Comanche Apache Caddo and Wichita reservations in Indian Territory and Oklahoma open to settlement under the president’s proclamation. On July 23 the Great Rock Island route runs a home seekers excursion at one fare plus $2 round trip with 30 day return. Ticket holders may register at land offices and have equal chances with current settlers. Contact any Rock Island agent or John Sebastian G P A Chicago for rates and land distribution details.
Round trip tickets to New York via Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Ry will be on sale at favorable rates. Inquiries should be made to agents or to Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids IA.
A collection of quick remarks as Mrs Browne and Mrs Whitty entertain, with Mrs Malaprop in on the banter. One exchange jokes about Oolong tea and repartee, while a dissenting remark mocks shirt-waist partners drawing attention.
Charles Edwin Brown aged 188 years five months died at his grandson Benjamin P. Browns home 220 West Fifth street Ottumwa at 5 29 am funeral in Lime Springs Howard county today burial in Lime Springs cemetery He was a New York native who came to Iowa in the territorial era and contributed to Muscatine churches He is survived by a Chicago sister and three sons Charles P Brown James D Brown and W E Brown with major posts in Ottumwa Cleveland and railroads.
The piece argues for balanced elder care, warning against overcoddling yet stressing gentle stimulation to keep the aged vital. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as a beneficial aid, touting easy digestion and extended vitality with sample offers from the Pepsin Syrup Co.
Muscatine’s fire department touts a strong bid to attend the state firemen’s tournament at Marshalltown and win the largest attendance prize. Iowa City is viewed as a major rival with neighbors watching closely.
The Ladies A d Society of Sweet land will serve ice cream and cake at the home of E R Sherfey Friday evening July 26. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend.
A detailed Muscatine market listing shows grain and produce prices including corn 55c, oats 34c to 35c, rye 40c, hay 10 to 13 dollars, butter 17 to 20 cents, lard 12 1/2 cents, eggs 17 cents, and live stock with hogs 5.25 to 5.40 dollars, cattle 3 to 3.50 dollars, calves 3 to 4 dollars, and sheep 4 to 5 dollars per head. Also included are flour, sugar, coffee, fruits, vegetables, and various coal and fish prices. Market remains unsteady.
In Clinton the Diamond Jo Line sells excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 1.25 dollars due to the Spiritalists convention. Sale runs today through August 5 with tickets valid until August 31. Inquiries on meals and berth at W. G. Block Diamond Jo Line office Muscatine Iowa.
Travel region highlights the scenic Lehigh Valley route with lakes rivers and mountains from Chicago to New York and Philadelphia via Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Stop-over permitted at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
Leave Buffalo at 8 p m arrive New York 7 53 a m via Lehigh Valley railroad luxurious sleeping cars. Stopover allowed at Buffalo on all through tickets to New York.
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