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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1900

Page

8

New Process Laundry Handles Fine Linen and Shirts

The Daily Journal extols the New Process Laundry as the pick for dressy and fastidious men showcasing refined work on fancy white linen, collars, cuffs, and colored shirts by skilled experts.

Social visits and rail travel noted across towns

Mrs. E. E. Spry visits friends in Wilton. The Mandolin club performs at the Oriental tonight. Mrs. Charles Heller rode to Keithsburg on the Young last night. Mrs. E. A. Walker travels to Wilton to visit friends. Mrs. F. L. Kennedy and daughter Vera with Miss Lillian Beard return on the Firefly after a three day visit with friends in Letts.

Charles Heller Keithsburg Young E. A. Walker Wilton F. L. Kennedy Vera Lillian Beard Letts M. A. Middleton J. C. McClung Ella Fitch Chicago Fairport

New Steam Launch Arrives Aiding River Travel In Muscatine

Muscatine prepares for a genuine steam launch, bought by Charlies Whitmore from Davenport dealer Petersons. The 40 foot craft, 16 horsepower, enclosed engine, two cabins and canopy promises safe river trips for 30 to 40 passengers. Government license required for operation.

Muscatine Charlies Whitmore Davenport Mr. Whitmore Petersons Chicago Whitmore

Message to Ernst About Meeting at the Oriental

Personal note asking why the sender was not met at the Oriental last night and arranging a 7 30 meet tonight at the same place with a confirmation from Ernst.

the Oriental Ernst

Three acres good farm land for sale or exchange

Three acres of good farm land with a six room dwelling, stables, and flat trees offered opposite the rolling mill site. Price cheap or exchange for a dwelling. Inquiries to Henry Schultz at 1105 Cypress Street near 10th.

Henry Schultz Cypress Street 10Th

Outing to Clear Lake with Low Rate Tickets

M. N. & S. offers very low excursion fares to Clear Lake with optional lodging at Whitaker's Lakeshore hotel. July 27 to August 10 features Northwest League Assembly at the lake and Rev. Thomas Harrison leads the Iowa State camp meeting July 17 to 26 with Gen. O. E. Howard attending. For details visit the M. N. & S. depot. A. L. Lindner is Genl Agent.

Clear Lake Whitaker's Lakeshore Iowa Northwest League Assembly Thomas Harrison O. BE. Howard A. L. Lindner

Grace English Lutheran Church Services Notice

Grace English Lutheran Church holds morning and evening services at 10 45 a m and 8 p m in Judge Rowan's hall. The morning theme is Life's Object and Aim. The evening theme is The Leading of the Lord. Sunday school meets at 9 15 a m. All are welcome. J L Murphy pastor.

Judge Rowan’s Hall J. L. Murphy

Bible School and Services at Local Church

Bible school at 2 p m on Sabbath. Preaching at 3 p m and again at 7 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. All are cordially welcome. Sylvester Jones pastor.

Sylvester Jones

Private sale of household goods by M. Art Barnard

M Art Barnard announces a private sale of household goods at his home 207 East Third Street over Jones and Rice’s feed store on Tuesday July 31. Items include domestic wares and miscellaneous furnishings to be sold at private sale.

Panchet Townsend East 2Nd Street Laura Slater Josephine Deeder Alice Anson & Co East Third Street Jones & Rice M. Art Barnard

Farms for sale in multiple counties by Titus and Jackson

Real estate ad offering farm bargains in several counties. Prospective buyers are urged to call or write Titus and Jackson for details and listings.

Titus & Jackson

Three Good as New Bicycles At Schmidt Bros

Two bicycles in excellent condition are offered at Schmidt Brothers. They come with full guarantees and are priced very low for quick sale.

Schmidt Bros Muscatine

Judge holds Elliott and Foltz without bail in murder case

Judge Rowan defers bail after afternoon trial in the Elliott and Foltz murder case. Both defendants are bound over to the grand jury, with September court convening possible. Defense hints at self defense, contends the dead man may not have been a cripple, and local attorneys will assist Williams of Clay Center. Elliott’s father is described as having substantial but not vast means.

Rowan Elliott Foltz Williams Clay Center Bradstreet

Winter's Copy Sparks Elevator Misadventure at Tribune

The piece profiles William Winter, famed critic and Tribune writer, noting his editing precision and the mishap when a young proofreader altered his manuscript. The night editor intervenes, promising the sentence will appear in plain English the next day. Winter’s copy continues to go directly to the printers.

The Saturday Evening Post William Winter Dramatic Critics of New York Tribune Greeley George Ripley Bronson Howard Cogden Colege Mr. Winter

Oat Meal Mill Sets Milling Prices for Oats

The Oat Meal mill lists 23 cents per bushel for old oats and 22 cents for new oats. Limited supply of new oats currently, but arrivals expected in large quantities soon.

Thomas Tickie and Boydston In Popular Selections

Thomas Tickie and Boydston perform in popular selections of the day at The Oriental tonight, offering a varied program of music and entertainment likely to draw local patrons.

Thomas, Tickie and Boydston

Why I am Opposed to Pies by Mrs S T Rorer

In the August Ladies' Home Journal Mrs S T Rorer argues that simpler foods aid digestion and nerve health. She contends modern Americans rush meals and rely on complex foods like pies and preserves, risking nervous strain and poor health.

Nickel Plate routes offer Buffalo and Brocton connections

Nickel Plate Road trains connect at Buffalo with all eastern lines and at Brocton for Chautauqua lake destinations on trains Nos. 4 and 6. Passengers reach Chautauqua lake the next day with morning and evening services. Up-to-date drawing rooms and sleeping cars on all trains. Individual club meals priced 35 cents to one dollar on dining cars. No excess fare. Contact Mr. J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago. Read The Daily Journal.

Nickel Plate Road Buffalo Brocton Chautauqua Lake J. Y. Calahan Adams Street Chicago

National platform overreach draws Western free silver clash

In the Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial, the author condemns a universal political platform proposing free silver nationwide, arguing it alienates the East and props up Western free silver interests, deeming such a stance contemptible and destined for defeat.

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Journal M. L. Coffman Hotel Grand J. E.mranz Flickst North Cedar St Tel Armstrong & Mereness E. Second Street H. MM. Bartlett Horan & Vevitt P. O E. E. Spry Geo. B. Jackson's Teddy” Roosevelt Hine Bros Scheetz’s East Second Street Otto Schmitz J. Letts Charles McIntyre Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Lorenz Klein Lombard Street Samuel's Iowa Avenue Elties Frank R. L& P. Railway Wilson & Cherry U. B Swan's Jewelry Emporium Hershey’s Hix Thompson's Book Store S. Sulivan Wm. Schrock Wellman W. J. Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Fruitland U. B. Church John Mahin E. L. Mahin Lee Mahin Attorney Williams Kansas Robt. B. Baird Des Moines Florence Plues Frank Cromer City Rock Island A. L. Hawley Sarah Hawley Scraton Amos Hawley D. W. Jackson J. M. Kemble William Pentzer Gus Schmidt Miss Florence K. J. McAulay Martinsburg Claud Pierce Washington Adam Hild Minnie Pratt Marengo Mrs S. A. Mosier Cuba John Mosier Ida B. Hare Dol. Hare Corydon Sarah E. Bilkey Cedar Rapids Emma Jones Mrs. Sauer Kecta Miss Rose Dalton Alfa Wabnitz F. M. Wilson Jessie Oaks Thomas Brown Milwaukee D. S. McDermid Swan’s Dr. Morgridge Will Narvis Swan Hacker's J. B. Will Lake D. Legler W. H. Neil Blasins Ludwig Pianos O. Doyle Atalissa Stein's F. E. Hopson Mattie Chilard Swan's Edna Leach Julius Welch and Son Montpelier C. H. Marticke S. W. Lange Moscow Z. W. Hutchinson Elma Schleichert Grandview Fred W. Mark and Sam _ Berger Carl Schmidt Wm. Cochran Lake Township A. J. LaTourett John LeTourett R. C. Ayers Bayfield J. J. Hintermeister G. W. Hintermeister Louis Platt Oscar Pauline Thompson's Art Barnard Muscatine Oat Meal Co Friends Oats Grace English Lutheran Church Musserville Friends’ Church Reinemund White Front Clothing House J. L. Giesler J. H. Kaiser S. L. Johnson F. H. Little S. M. Batterson C. A. Mull Albert Baird John H. Kaiser Gus. Schmidt H. W. Huttig J. Scott Blackwell J. L. Giesser Via Mel “50c 2 Star Clothing Co
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