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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
3
Thompson Bros. markets a superior collar shape solution promising the perfect fit for dress shirts. The ad highlights reliability and consistent results, urging customers to visit the shop for the recommended product.
Do You Eat Let me supply you with goods that are pure and fresh in the Staple Grocery Line. I want your trade. My groceries and prices will hold patronage.
Fast day train runs daily except Sunday with through parlor car and coaches. Omaha to Minneapolis departs 7 00 a m arrives 9 00 a m Minneapolis to St Paul returns 7 50 p m 9 40 p m.
Public notice states that all full particulars may be obtained from agents of the Illinois Central or by addressing A. H. Hanson G P A Chicago. The terse item directs inquiries to official channels for information.
Rates listed for daily and tri weekly editions with annual per year costs. Carrier delivery weekly collection on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Payments in advance by postal card, telephone, drafts, express or money orders to Journal Printing Co. Muscatine Iowa.
The Republican Electors of Iowa hold a delegate convention in Des Moines on Wednesday August 1 at 11 am to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner Two Electors at Large and one elector per congressional district. Delegates apportioned by county and voting history. H O Weaver chairs. Cc. W Phillips secretary.
The Vinton Eagle disputes Muscatine Journal stance on the Handcock Smith delegate contest. It argues convention should not decide the names, accusing a packed committee of Cedar Rapids style manipulation and predicting Handcock would have been the convention’s choice. This fuels state party tensions in Cedar County.
The piece argues responsible officials must be punished for a Cuban postal scan dal, rejects politicizing the matter, and asserts the administration will uphold integrity by swift action. It contrasts Spain's corruption with the U S approach and calls for scrutiny to prevent future lapses in insular affairs.
The article praises Speaker Henderson for steering a proposed anti trust amendment to a June 1 House vote, calling it a master stroke. It notes the Judiciary Committee split on state rights grounds, while Democrats quarrel with the stance. The piece lauds Henderson as a courageous, sagacious leader uniting the party.
Dubuque voters face a water works proposal next Friday. Critics say the bonds would fall into the hands of local bankers, while supporters hope for reliable supply. Secretary of State Geo L Dobson plans to retire from office to devote time to the National Life and Trust Co, a move seen as relief to Republicans seeking victory in 1900.
North Prairie reports Decoration Day events in Muscatine and Wilton, sewing society meeting next Thursday, visits from Muscatine residents Anna and Nellie Murphy, and Miss Anna Crowe. Local families on weekend visits near Montpelier and J S Long aiding Sunday school. Children’s Day program June 10 promised. crops show progress with corn ready to plow potatoes budding and oats to head despite sparse rains.
Public interest rises as claim potatoes hold solanin poison. New varieties are said to have less poison, yet sprouted spuds deemed dangerous. Readers advised to use Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for digestion and related ailments, with claims of permanent cure versus imitations.
The Iowa Central offers a round trip fare one plus two dollars for the Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting in Milwaukee Wisconsin from June 4 to 8. Tickets go on sale June 2 to 5 and are valid for return travel to June 11 1900 with possible extension to June 30 for a 50 cent joint agency fee. Contact Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa for folders and information.
The B C R N R Y offers a single fare plus 2.00 round trip from Dows Iowa and all points south for the June 9 to 20 meeting in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Contact your nearest ticket agent for sale dates limits and rates. Jno G Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Real estate entries list 80 acres near Amondale California for exchange with Muscatine city property or farmlands nearby. Multiple houses with 7 to 10 rooms on Eighth Sixth West streets plus lots and acreage on East Hill Park Place Monroe Oak Woodlawn Cedar Fifth streets and Lucas Grove Road. Numerous listings include prices and partial details with request to call or write for full particulars.
Community members in Letts and Columbus Junction engage in health rides and walks. Social visits, croquet parties, and church attendance are noted along with a picnic plan at Sandy Grove school and a major sun eclipse viewed by residents.
An 1900s style advertisement touts Cascarets as beauty aid for clear skin. Claims include cleaning blood and liver to eliminate pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious complexion. Ends with price ten cents or twenty five cents and druggist guarantee.
The sick are improving slowly amid fine growing weather. May Elliott stays with Mrs. A. R. Bull while Mrs. Joseph Boney receives nursing from Mrs. M. A. Ives of New Boston. Elizabeth Ives of Joy visits relatives nearby. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kimball traveled to Rock Island on a shopping trip. Miss Shane of Edgington township sews for Mrs. Kimball.
An ad touts Kill that Pain Mull’s Lightning Pain Killer priced at 25 cents. It urges readers to ask all druggists for the remedy.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier. It claims the medicine cures humors, improves appetite, eliminates fatigue, and imparts vigor, declaring it America’s Greatest Blood Medicine.
Biliousness is cured by Hood's Pills, 25 cents. Effective relief promised for digestive upset.
Julius Welch visited the county seat on Saturday while August Kemper went to Davenport on business. Iva Reeves and family visited at the Fix home Sunday. Miss Katie Welch spent Sunday with Miss Lydia Fox. Mr Missel and daughters attended church in Muscatine. Mr and Mrs Clemons and daughter Edith visited friends. Brace families enjoyed Sunday at Nagles. Local boys rode the boat Decoration Day. B Metz and James Metz visited his brother. Missel hired man left. seeks replacement. Kretschman improved after illness. Sissel hauled wool to town at 19 1 2 cents. Mollie Flater plans a picnic June 15 for No 1 school. August Kemper’s wife traveled to Davenport for medicine for mother-in-law. Wild Cat Den crowded Sundays. Frank Roth and children visiting in Muscatine with W Nagle family. Railroad gang seen on road Sunday. A carload of covered wagon travelers observed. James Metz and W H Irwin’s Davenport trip for cattle. Irwin eyeing livestock but not Jersey cows. LI hustler. Fishing party included J Shultz S Shultz W Nagle. Gus got lost on island. lanterns advised. A May 23 gathering celebrated James’ 18th birthday with games and refreshments.
An old advertorial claims Sparacus Pills cure all kidney fits and offers a free pie. It lists Steriing Remedy Co of Chicago as a source with unclear shipping and offers. The fragmentary copy promotes a medical remedy with promotional language and dubious certainty.
A witty observation notes that more married women would receive bouquets if husbands did not feel foolish carrying flowers. The quip reflects social perceptions of romance and public displays of affection.
MOSCOW reports G Healy plans a new barn ready for the hay crop. Leonard Henderson leaves for Rock Island to take a position in the Arsenal. M E Sunday school prepares Children Day program for June 10. Mrs. Robertson of Muscatine visited Moscow and met the preacher’s group. A large turnout at M E church with a practical sermon by Brother Joe Hanley. Mr and Mrs Wahl travel to Des Moines for their son Otto’s wedding and then to Paton Green County. Women and veterans decorate 14 soldier graves in the cemetery with wreaths flowers and wildflowers and plan for more help and a program next year.
Notice of removal states Dr Elizabeth Harlan formerly at 319 West Second street has moved the Osteopathic Infirmary to No 212 Linn Street for more convenient quarters. Free consultation offered with emphasis on drugless osteopathy and treatment for ladies and children only.
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