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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
7
A compilation of short notes: purchases, travel aboard the Firefly, visits, accompany alerts, farm ads, health product pitches, and society mentions. Individuals include Mrs. Jerry Carl, John Butler, Miss Laura Junkin, Miss Blanche Parvin, Mrs. Mollie Wiles, D. F. Sawyer, Wm. Whisler, Miller Beard, Jerry Carl, and Wm. B. Page. Topics cover seeds, jobs, travel, hospitalities, and local commerce.
The item highlights a search for durable wrappers for Geo B. Jackson. No further details on size, material, or sourcing are provided in the readable text, but the note implies a request or catalog entry for protective wrappers suitable for the named individual or entity.
The article contrasts natural cocoa preparation with chemical Dutch processing. It argues that proper mechanical processing unlocks all cocoa virtues without altering its chemistry. Dutch process uses alkaline treatments that alter color and flavor, reducing natural bean aroma and taste. It notes Runkel Brothers' Cocoa Chocolate as pure per authorities.
Ten or more tickets for the Young to Black Hawk Tower are available at Ticeach. A management change in the park this year introduces a new accommodating manager, enhancing visitor comfort and enjoyment.
The Muscatine county bar met at the courthouse to pass resolutions of respect for the late Hon. Henry O Connor one of the bar’s most prominent members. Remarks were given by J S Richman Judge J Carskaddan E F Richman and Judge W F Brannan.
A Michigan City woman claims coffee caused brown patches and stomach trouble, and quitting coffee for Postum Food Coffee cleared her complexion in two months. She cites others from Westfield and nearby who improved health after switching, urging coffee users with stomach or nervous trouble to try Postum, sold by first class grocers.
West Liberty June 7 Mrs W O Libhall of Tipton visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Barnes on Spencer street Dr and Mrs Chesebro of Clarene visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Roert Hindee on Maxson avenue Miss Lizzie Shipman formerly of this place now teaching in Red Oak is vacationing with friends here Mr and Mrs O B McDonald and daughter Mrs W S Elliot returned from Maquoketa Thursday night Ed
Mrs. Frank Barnes was in Iowa City Thursday, with Mrs. W. R. Lane also present. Mrs. P. Polders and her Minnie accompanied by Mrs. Martha Shourds recently left for Washington. Mrs. Clarence Starr, en route from Chicago to Des Moines, stayed with sister Mrs. James Holkingsworth near town, joined by Mrs. F. B. Shell and her daughter from Iowa City.
John R Bliss receives commendation from Court of Honor Journal for boosting District Court No 677 Muscatine Iowa to second place among large courts. From 291 members at year start to 399 by May 1, a net gain of 108 since January 1, averaging 27 new members monthly. Brother John R Ellis credited for significant role and call to proper commemoration.
The advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm relieves nasal inflammation and cures chronic nasal catarrh and colds instantly. Sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers of New York at 56 Warren Street.
Three through trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars and fine dining. Meals on the American club plan cost 35 cents to 1.00. Chicago depot at Van Buren St. and Pacific Ave on the elevated loop. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, offers full information and a descriptive folder.
Two intruders entered a farm home in Buffalo Prairie township while Mrs. O'Brien was away. They bound and gagged Mrs. O'Donahue, her companion, and searched for cash but found none. Mrs. O'Brien returned to find her companion still on the floor.
The A O U W elected officers for the ensuing year after the regular meeting last evening. A fine exhibition drill by the dry team followed. Master Workman A J Barger Forman Charles S Moncrief Overseer William Hillmer Recorder H S Howe Financier B H Dolsen Receiver H Schmidt Guide George Lackhardt Inside Watchman Davis Young Outside Watchman Henry See feldt Trustee John B Reay Past Master Workman Scame Am long
The undersigned agree to refund money on a 50cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and offer a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke, B. Barkalow, J. J. Havercamp, Nesper & Co., J. T. Reuchmann.
The program features American Beauty by the Union Orchestra March, overture The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai, vocal solo by Mrs May Moregridge, Rogers Bros in Central Park, piano solo Menuetto Op 31 by Alfred Grunfeld with Mrs Lane, violin by Miss Nichols, Les Patineurs waltz, cornet solo Aquarella, Prof J Pauchet, Serenade from comic opera, and a W Herbert arrangement. Admission 50c, children under 14 25c.
We are the sole agents in Muscatine offering the finest coffees available.
Typewriter expert F H Shinn offers old style machines including Remingtons bar Lock Jewett and Rem-Sho uld Olivers for sale at the Muscatine Business College as bargains while they last.
District Court entries include dismissals in State of Iowa v Meister and State of Iowa v Walker for lack of convicting evidence and other cases on the calendar show defaults, proofs to court, equity actions, a partition settlement, and a foreclosed bond for deed with specified debt and attorney fees.
Schmidt Bros showcase exceptionally fine bargains in pianos and organs, highlighting special deals and limited stock. Strong emphasis on value and variety, inviting shoppers to visit.
Iowa Central Railway announces special reduced fares for conventions across the year. Dates include Heat Camp in St Paul June 1 to 25, Imperial Council Mystic Shrine in Kansas City June 11 12, National Educational Association in Detroit June 12, National Epworth League in San Francisco July 18 21, Grand Lodge Elks in Milwaukee July 23 25, International Baptist Young People Union in Chicago July 25 28. For tickets and schedules, see any Iowa Central agent or G S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
A Davenport Democrat alert warns of a roaming figure described as the lightning red man moving from Burlington to Columbus Junction and toward Davenport. He is chased by a farmer's shotgun, seeks money, and may demand $2 per job. the paper notes an Iowa law against out of season rod fraud but says no jury will convict.
Rates from the entire Trans Mississsippi territory to Cripple Creek Colorado for July 16 to 21 have been set by all railroads. Delegates and their wives will visit mountain resorts 11 000 feet high during a heated term. The twelfth annual Trans Mississsippi Commercial Congress is expected to be the largest gathering in its history.
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