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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
8
Community items include travel to Dubuque and Chicago, steamer arrivals and river gauge readings, real estate bargains at Kemble's, Thiesen drug offers, McCurdy's money back guarantee, and upcoming social events. Church meetings led by Evangelist Newvil run daily with 24 and 7 20 schedule.
P H Elfers sells pure ice and tinware. The Maze offers graniteware and 5 10c counters. Scheetz's and The Maze appear in local notices. The steamer Ottumwa Belle lay tied up at this port overnight. The Grand, Davenport Republican notices a July 1 W R C social. The steamer Quincy arrived late en route from St Paul to St Louis. Mr and Mrs Blunt of South Muscatine visit Blair and Moline relations.
Muscatine's congressional candidate William Hoffman, a German born veteran and Iowa City law graduate, is profiled. The three year Civil War service, legal career, and steady civic involvement are highlighted as he campaigns in the second district.
An entry for Yo on Guara ntee Loan Co at 128 EB 2d St is listed in the city directory. The fragment notes a lending firm address with no further details on services or status.
Proper breathing strengthens the body and aids sleep. Instruct children to fill the lungs fully and exhale completely. Lie on the back, relax muscles, inhale deeply for four seconds, hold, and slowly exhale until the chest and abdomen collapse. Repeat until tired or asleep. Ensure bedroom windows are open.
A lyrical plea from a speaker to a butterfly requests sight of its colors and life, reflecting on beauty and vulnerability. The verse contemplates the butterfly's delicate wings and the sorrow of its mortality, ending with a personal attribution to the author.
John Sebastian, G P A in Chicago offers free descriptions of Colorado including Camping in Colorado and Under the Turquoise Sky. The notices promise hotel and boarding house details and cheap summer rates, with information available by postal request.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports that Rev J W Hackley formerly of this city has been honored with a distinguished recognition. The article notes the significance of the award and its impact on the local community and Hackley’s career.
J. W. Hackley, former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, received news from Scio college faculty that he has been conferred the Doctor of Divinity degree at recent commencement. He values the honor as a tribute from his alma mater and was surprised by the announcement.
Thousands crowded the Mulberry street fair grounds for the evangelistic gathering with many in carriages and others standing under the tent. The afternoon sermon focused on the Gentile age end and the bride’s disappearance, delivered with strong effect to a thrilled audience. The evangelist urged daily meetings and healing for the afflicted, while testimonies from beneficiaries and widespread praise marked the event.
Baptist excursion set for August 19 aboard the river steamer J. S. carrying up to two thousand passengers. Round trip fare five cents, children 5 to 12 pay 25 cents. event urged with date noted as August 12.
Market report from Chicago with H E McKay of Muscatine as manager over office near post office. Dated July 28, shows opening, high, low, close for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs and live stock receipts. Includes Chicago and Northwest wheat receipts, carload counts, and weekly visible supplies.
Corn nominally steady with declines shown for wheat and corn. Cattle prices listed as beeves from 4.40 to 8.70, calf values 1.75 to 5.80, Texans 3.40 to 6.25, stockers 2.60 to 5.25. Day’s clearances show wheat and flour 620000 bushels, corn 3000, oats 14000.
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