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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
8
A parade of vendors and residents fills the report with items from wine and ice cream soda to fresh fruits and vegetables. Davenport visitors include H A Dinneky and C W Newton while local businesses push produce, groceries, and new penny galleries.
An advertisement from J. Fisch & Sons markets The Monarch Wickless Blue Flame kerosene oil stove. The listed product highlights a compact design and efficient heat for home use with emphasis on reliability and value.
Titus and Jackson advertise a good property on West Hill available at a great bargain if taken soon, all at once.
A brief note references the Time Inspector at the C R L P Ry detailing operations and inspection protocols. The item highlights internal processes and oversight within the railway company.
Public notice warns that the 1899 dog tax expires today and the 1900 tax is due on June 1 1900. All city dog owners must pay by June 8 1900 or officers will collect by law. Unpaid dogs may be killed per city ordinance. Muscatine Iowa May 31 1900. Charles Balluff City Marshal.
A notice states dogs not registered and paid by June 5 will be killed by the dog officer. Tax is one dollar for males and two dollars for females.
All firemen are summoned to meet at the city hall on Saturday June 2 1900 at eight p m to elect a chief engineer and first and second assistants. Per order George Neibert Chief.
Real estate ad urges readers to purchase property through Titus and Jackson offering long term financing options and sale services. It promotes local area homes and emphasizes achievable ownership with installment arrangements and trusted guidance.
Robert R. McGregor advises fern-dish care from the June Woman's Home Companion. Maintain moist air, avoid direct sun, keep ferns cool in winter with about sixty degrees, place in a shaded moist summer spot, and syringe foliage every 2–3 days. Watch for scale insects and move pans indoors during storms.
Major Blake hauled hay. Doc Lee buggy riding. Jerry Wagner fixed fence Monday. Joe Coulter still with Doc Lee. Ground too wet for croquet. Robert Lee drilled at Mr. Taylors Wednesday. Roy Littrell in Letts Monday evening. Farmers finished planting corn. Eva Lee visited Mrs. Ella Wagner. A rain storm occurred Monday. C Estle visited Mrs. J. Wagner. Miss Ella Cotler's school poorly attended. A fish seller in the area Tuesday. Reporter called on Effie Lee Tuesday evening. Frank George and Earl Waner out riding Monday. Ritter spent Sunday at Jerry Wagner's. Frank George visited Robert M. Lee Monday evening. Robert Lee visited his brother Oren Tuesday. Lelia Lowe Sunday with Ina Wagner. Elsie Lupton week with cousin Ina. Monica Estle Wednesday with Eva Lee. Willie Knott giving music lessons to Maggie Littrell and Ina Lupton. Mail carrier delayed Monday due to rain. Mrs. John Littrell attended Cedar Bethel church Sunday afternoon. Alva and Georgia Williams with Lemmie George last Sunday. Baily Murray and Effie Lee with Rob Church and Millie Lee Sunday evening. Some Sandy Grove scholars not going straight to school in mornings. People buggy riding Wednesday morning in the vicinity. Unknown individuals noted.
That Hershey operates at 117 Iowa Avenue near the post office offering portraits for the lowest price in the area, asserting superior quality and value compared to other studios.
Reindl and Reindl architects offer services at 109 Second Street on the second floor. They invite inquiries for architectural work and planning.
Bread and butter with cold meat pickles cookies and coffee offered as a 15 cent lunch at W. E. Battey’s Store during the Saturday Market.
The Young left this port at daybreak while the river stood 4 feet 5 inches above low water. Last month average was 6 feet 4 inches. A small steamer named Henretta arrived last evening and departed this morning. Henretta features a steam whistle and a steam capstan deck piece as the operator played a ragtime tune while leaving.
In Vinton Iowa May 31 authorities report a probable first degree murder at the county home two miles from town. Inmate W Muschawek and rival Fred Crisner had a history of threats. Muschawek shot Crisner four times while Crisner closed in, two bullets hit Crisner with one through the body and another near the liver. Muschawek was arrested and jailed.
A retro editorial urges spinster readers to build a home and marry, arguing no woman is hopeless if she still cares about her appearance and social standing, framing personal improvement as progress.
Just placed on sale today 300 shirt waists in all colors and styles sizes 32 through 44. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 48 with numerous options for every shopper. For shirt waists come on Saturday June 2 for special bargains.
The community bulletin records farm tasks and family visits across Letts and nearby towns. Hogs sold by C Estle, new buggy for Earl Pederl, and plowing by Frank George. social visits include Eva Lee to Effie Lee and Ina Lutton at Sunday dinner.
Elmer Jenision was shopping in Muscatine Friday. A large crowd attended the baseball game Sunday. Mr and Mrs E Jenision were visitors with Mr and Mrs Kaemp near Letts. Mrs Jenision and daughter left for Cedar Rapids for a month with her brother. The Macormic Bros banked rye for shipping to Pine Mills on the steamer W J Young Jr.
Mrs J C Beattys mother returns to her home in Moline after a short visit. A large consignment of corn bound for India sufferers flowed through the C R L P railway last Friday. Mr and Mrs Wm Placke Jr enjoyed an outing to Muscatine last Sunday and visited Mr and Mrs J D Fisher.
Homeseekers' tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesday of May and June at a single fare plus 2 dollars for round trips to various parts of the country. For rates and limits contact Jno. G. Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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