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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
6
Traveler's Guide lists B., C. RB. & N. Muscatine division leaving Montezuma daily except Sunday at 8:15 a.m. passenger service and freight at 6: a.m. Arrival from Montezuma is 7:10 p.m. Freight at 6:00 p.m. C. M. Gounn is assistant agent for the line.
Ontario to list the daily No 3 St Paul Express going north at 8 10 p m and No 5 Mason City Mail Sundays 11 59 p m plus southbound No 6 Peoria Mail Sundays 2 45 p m and No 4 Peoria Express Sundays 6 30 p m with Way Freight at 1 30 p m Sundays. Coupon tickets sold to USA Canada and Mexico. Agents Geo S Batty and Seevers at Elrick Junction Marshalltown Iowa.
Train timetable showing Muscatine North and South by Co services effective June with daily noon timing. Southbound departures from Muscatine at 6: a.m. and 12:00 m with stops at Roundhouse Pruitland Wapello Grandview and Elrick Junction. northbound departures from Elrick Junction at 7:0 a.m. and arrivals at Muscatine by 8:4 a.m. General Manager Charles Toward.
The W J Young departs from this city Sundays Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 30 morning to Davenport and returns evenings to Burlington at 3 30. Round trip southbound stops include Davenport Muscatine New Boston Keithsburg Oquawka and Burlington with arrivals around 9 30. Northbound departures from Burlington list Oquawka Keithsburg Muscatine Andalusia Buffalo Rock Island Davenport with a 10 30 arrival. W G Block & Son of Muscatine IA handle inquiries.
The Iowa Camp Meeting at Clear Lake, Iowa runs until July 28 and is followed by the Northwest Epworth League Assembly from July 29 to August 8. A strong speaker lineup and entertainment are planned. Low round trip fares via M N & S and Iowa Central Route apply for individuals or groups of five or more. For details contact Ges S Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown, Iowa. 724-87
Doc Lee of Letts and Wilbur Demorst travel on the Western and Firefly lines. Mrs. Lizzie Bowman and Miss Anna McCoy head to Wilton and Letts for day visits. J C Hunter plans two months in Marshalltown. Many others ride to Fruitland Summit Columbus Junction Cedar Rapids and Muscatine for visits. The Ladies' Aid ice cream social at Eph Shellabarzer's lawn is slated for Saturday July 27.
A letter from George Chase details the Rocky Mountain Trio’s Colorado Springs journey. They toured Canon City and the Royal Gorge, visited Manitou Springs, and described sights along the way including Pike's Peak ascent, Hot Springs, Rainbow Falls, and Garden of the Gods.
John Schultz a 74 year old gardener in Drury township died yesterday morning from excessive heat. He had been missing since the previous afternoon and was found prostrate in his garden. Mrs Schultz had him moved to shade before Dr Beadile arrived. Schultz had already died. Survived by wife and children. funeral Friday at 9 am from home to Greenwood Cemetery.
Local banks anticipate the new $10 silver certificates titled Buffalo Bill. The buffalo design shows movement and menace from a museum specimen, with an open back design and silk threads for security. The series focuses on American life, pairing different portraits with the era’s national imagery.
The department continues its search for suitable subjects to appear on the upcoming twenty dollar bills. Officials emphasize selections will reflect diverse history and notable contributions to the nation.
The article warns of an unconscious butter addiction leading to overconsumption of fat and stomach bowels trouble. It recommends reducing butter, hot water purges for a few nights, then returning to rich cream with Grape Nuts for breakfast as a fat source.
The hot spell shuts down mills as workers stagger home one by one after lunch. Officials sprinkle yards with water to cool, while firms like Sash & Poor install fans for ventilation. Missive items record small town happenings from Musserville and surrounding areas, including visits, arrivals, and a major carriage accident at Kaiser Lambre Co.
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