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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1901

Page

5

Children's Day Programs Impress Crowds At Local Churches

Sunday services across Muscatine churches showcased strong children’s abilities with rare speaking talent and minimal stage fright. First Baptist featured a children's orchestra, while First M E church offered floral decorations, solos, recitations, and choir pieces led by Rev. S. L. Staf ford. Notable performers included Lloyd Burris, Mabel Howe, Bessie Johnson, George Niebling, and J S Patten serving as emcee amid festive canary stage decorations.

First Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Muscatine M. E C. L. Stafford Jesus Lloyd Burris Mollie Mabel Howe Bessie Johnson Prof. Pauchet George Niebling Ole Olson J. S. Patten

Children’s Day Service At First Presbyterian Church

Children’s day was celebrated last night at the First Presbyterian church at 7 30. A fine program of recitations solos duets and choruses was successfully carried out. The rendition was very good and commanded the closest attention of the large audience. The house was well filled.

First Presbyterian Church

West Hill Tennis Club Formed By Local Youths

A group of local youths organized the West Hill Tennis club this morning. Founding members include Maynard Thompson Dan Hayes Lysle Davidson Harold McDermid Lysle Lane and Homer Junkin. Officers named are President Faye Bennison Vice President Raymond Titus Secretary Geo Nye and Treasurer Horace Husted. The court will be on the lot at Mrs Leu Dunsmore residence on West Hill.

West Hill

First Baptist Church Hosts Evening Service With Child Choir

The First Baptist church held an evening service sparked by a children chorus and orchestra. Rev. Arthur Fowler gave a brief prayer and scripture, followed by multiple recitations and songs by young performers led by Lora Young, Ralph Harris, and Misses Stirlen Nyenhuis Pross er. The service closed with an America benediction as floral church decorations impressed attendees.

Jesus Savior Geraldine Howe Lila Kemper Nellie Robertson Mary Schmidt Miss Robertson Ralph Madden First Baptist Church Arthur Fowler Lora Young Ralph Harris Mildred Stilen May Kent Anna Prosser Hazel Becker Mora Nyenhuis Inez Stirlen Josie Stirlen Harold Barnard Gladys Hudler Geneva Little America

Cantata The Fall of Babylon To Be Rendered By Twenty Voices

On Tuesday evening a chorus of twenty voices will perform the cantata the fall of Babylon or Belshazar's feast. It has been arranged with great pains to interest the public. On Friday evening general class will be held as preparation for the fourth quarterly meeting on next Sabbath.

Babylon Belshazzer

The Iowa Battleship Survives Bombardment and Paint Ad

A playful ad fragment extols the battleship Iowa surviving bombardment at San Juan, then shifts to a local paint store pitch. It touts The Red Paint Store and Ev Brandenburg as trusted sources with 20 years on the Avenue, linking durability to paint quality.

San Juan Iowa Ev. Brandenburg’s

Muscatine Routs Kiethsburg in 16 to 0 Baseball Blowout

Muscatine overwhelmed Kiethsburg 16 to 0 on home soil as visitors failed to threaten beyond a lone on third and second. Long hits powered the rout. Nevens faces a rebuilding task to counter surrounding towns after the lopsided defeat. Next home game pits Iowa City against Muscatine.

Nebraska Indians Muscatine Kiethsburg Nevens Iowa City

Baseball oddity shocks Omaha in low scoring twin bill

One of baseball's strange freaks showed up in Omaha as St. Paul defeated Omaha 1 to 0 on Saturday with three hits to Omaha's seven. In the rematch yesterday Omaha won 6 to 1 while again tallying only three hits to St. Pauls seven.

Omaha St. Paul

Brooklyn to Chicago to New York City score line brief

Fragment shows Brooklyn, Chicago, New York, Cincinnati with scattered numbers indicating a sports score progression. No clear event or outcome. data appears incomplete but suggests a multi-city game summary or score table fragment.

National open golf championship conditions announced

New York reports the national open golf championship at Myopia will use seventy two holes of medal play. Friday and Saturday will each decide thirty six holes, determining the winner across two days of competition.

New York Myopia

More About Institute Readings and Times for Institute

Morning subjects include reading and arithmetic while afternoon classes cover the teacher at work and the possibilities of the rural school. The aim is to base education on life with emphasis on eye hand and heart training. Morning session starts at 8 o clock and ends at 11 45 with a 1 20 start to 3 30 afternoon programs.

Trinity Church Boy Choir to Serve Strawberries

The boy choir of Trinity church will host a strawberry and ice cream social at the rectory on Wednesday evening June 12. Proceeds support choir activities and local outreach.

Trinity Church

Independence Sails to New Trial in Dreamer Racer

Boston report notes third trial for Independence, the ninety-foot yacht. Lawson steered the Dreamer and praised the craft after towing, with jib topsail up for the first time. Windward sailing impressed, the yacht pointed high and moved swiftly, answering eight points to the tack aboard observers’ six.

Boston Mass Independence Lawson

Baseball Matchups Across the League Today

The schedule lists American League games with Brooklyn at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Washington Milwaukee at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Baltimore. Scores show Baltimore 16 Boston 16 with unclear further details.

DR. H. Sanche & CO Walnut St Des Moines Iowa New York Chicago Detroit Montreal Cincinnati Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Washington Milwaukee Cleveland Baltimore

Help Your Town First Prefer Local Merchants

An old editorial argues for supporting local merchants over traveling sellers for neckties printing and painting. It urges readers to spend a few cents more locally to keep money in town, benefit homeowners, and strengthen the local economy.

Strawberry Festival at the Rectory Planned for Wednesday

The community is reminded of the strawberry festival at the Rectory on Wednesday evening. Local organizers urge attendance for an evening of fresh berries, baked goods, and fellowship.

Warranty promises for Green's Syrup of Tar

The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is guaranteed to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke, B. Barkalow, J. J. Havercamp, Nesper & Co., and J. T. Keuchmann.

G. A. Riemcke B. Barkalow J. J. Havercamp Nesper & Co J. T. Keuchmann

Muscatine Markets Grain and Livestock Prices Report

Market prices for Gran, Produce, and Flour items list corn at 38 to 40 cents, oats 27 to 28, rye 4, barley 40, wheat 55 to 60, hay timothy prices 11 to 12, Illinois and Bottom hays around 1.55 to 13, hogs 5.35 to 5.45, cattle 3.00 to 3.50, calves 4.50 to 5.00, sheep 3.00 to 4.00, lambs 3 to 4 cents per pound, live chickens 6 cents, dressed 8 to 7 cents, flour per sack 1.10 to 1.20, sugar various 1.00 for 100s, coffee ranges, eggs 10 cents, butter 14 to 20 cents, lard 11 to 14 cents, potatoes several prices, vegetables and fruits with mixed figures, oranges 20 cents, lemons 20 to 30 cents, strawberries by box, onions and other produce listed. Market described as unsteady with differing rates across listed items.

Illinois

Iowa Central Promotes Clear Lake as Summer Resort

The Iowa Central railway issues an artistic booklet with views of Clear Lake and its summer resort appeal. Hundreds are expected to visit this summer, and the railroad aims to make travel comfortable. Apply to the Marshalltown general passenger and ticket department to obtain the booklet.

Iowa Central Railway Clear Lake Iowa Central Marshalltowg

To Black Hawk Tower Park Event Notice

To parties of 10 or more tickets on the Young to Black Hawk Tower will be furnished at Ticeach. There is a change in the management in the park this year and the new manager is very accommodating, making it quite pleasant for visitors.

Black Hawk Tower Ticeach

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