Journal establishes branch agencies for paper sales
The Journal lists five branch agencies for evening paper sales and service. Locations include Harry Willn's Store on Park Avenue East Hill Frank Chaykr's Store at Cypress and Ninth H streets H. H. Sharrar's Store on Lucas street West Hill W C A Busch's Drug Store on South Muscatine and W S Stewart's Store in Musserville near the street car line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Willn
Frank Chaykr
Cypress and
Ninth Streets
H. H. Sharrar
Lucas Street
West Hill
Stewart’s
Musserville
Iowa Telephone Co. Business office rings on 55
Local telephone listings show the Iowa Telephone Co and the Mississippi Valley lines. The old phone number 27 is noted in the business office section, with editorial rooms listed at 55 and observed ringing patterns of one and two rings. Existing text is fragmented and lacks full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Telephone Co
Mississippi Valley
New Line
NEW PANITORIUM CLUB Advertises Steam-Cleaning Ladies and Menswear
An old classified notice promotes the Panitorium Club offering steam cleaning and dyeing for ladies skirts suits jackets gloves and men's suits pants and repair services. It promises quick neat work with parcel delivery and shoe shining plus clothes pressed for 1.00 per month. Call 115% telephone and delivery to any city area from 216 Iowa Avenue next to the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveee Mae
Reading Room Open Twice Weekly at Church Corner
Reading Room of First Church of Christ Scientist is open to the public each Wednesday and Saturday from 2 30 to 5 oclock in the afternoon at the corner of Sixth and Walnut streets. Literature is free and all will be made welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Sixth
Walnut Streets
DeMolay Commandery
No. 1
K. T
Order of the Temple
Wisconsin Democratic Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The Democratic State Convention began in Milwaukee this morning with Bryan expected to be endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bryan
Muscatine Park and Floral Association Holds Annual Meeting
Muscatine Iowa June 12 1900 the Muscatine Park and Floral Association held its regular annual meeting at city hall. Directors elected include J M Gobble Wm Huttig Wm Hoff man C F Cadle P J Mackey Sam Cohn and several officers. Secretary reports receipts from entertainments and memberships and lists disbursements including salaries and equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Park
J. M. Gobble
Wm. Huttig
T. R. Fitzgerald
Sam Cohn
Co. F. Cadle
Opening Service of English Lutne Conference at Presbyterian Church
Opening service tonight features Rev. I H Williams of Towaty delivering the sermon with a loud voice expected. Solo "Evening Song" by Mrs J L Murphy highlighted. Ray W J Funkey of Fairfield unable to attend due to a funeral. Tomorrow includes a morning business session and afternoon paper readings open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Caurch
Res
H. Williams
Towaty
Ray
W. J. Funkey
Fairfield
Notice to Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Sell Dates
Notice to Homeseekers. On select Tuesdays May to December the Iowa Central Railway will sell homeseekers excursions to many states and territories including Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and southeastern points. Tickets may also be sold to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs. For details contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Kansas
Montana
Manitoba
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oregon
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Missouri
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Texas
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Col
Geo. S. Batty
G.P
T.A
Marshalltown
Tammany to likely supply ice for Kansas City convention
Tammany officials expect to be permitted to furnish ice at the upcoming Kansas City convention. The arrangement would involve supplying ice for public events and related hospitality services, pending final approval from organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Kansas City
Markets by Wire Special to the Journal
Kansas City cattle receipts total 8 400, down 10c, natives 4 50 to 5 50, Texans 4 00 to 4 35, stockers 3 75 to 4 00. Hogs 21 500, about 5c lower, top 5 07, bulk 4 90 to 5 00. Sheep 4 800, strong, muttons 4 45 to 5 25, lambs 4 00 to 7 25. Chicago cattle receipts 3 500, beves 4 60 to 5 80, Texans 4 00 to 5 25, stockers 3 75 to 5 00. Hogs 25 000, 5c to 10c lower, mixed 5 00 to 5 25, heavy 5 10 to 5 25, light 5 00 to 5 22 1 2. Sheep receipts 9 000, strong, sheep 4 00 to 6 40, lambs 4 60 to 6 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Kansas City
Chicago
Semsseeee CT
Omaha
Liverpool
North West
Brad Streets Worlds
Reduced Fare Tickets for Upcoming Meetings Across States
The Iowa Central Railway announces significantly reduced ticket rates for several conventions and meetings. Listings include East St. Louis May 27 29, North Manchester May 28 39, Sioux Falls June 9 20, Kansas City May 23 26, Burlington June 15 22, Iowa City May 29 June 10, New York May 31 June 2, Ames June 3 11, Des Moines June 8 11, and Rock Rapids June 19 21. Contact Iowa Central agents or Geo S Beatty for dates, rates, and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
East St. Louis
Illinois
North Manchester
Ind
Sioux Falls
S. C
Supreme Lodge
Kansas City
Fraternity of
Operative Millers of America
N. Y
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Ames
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Holiness Ass
N. Rock Rapids
Northwestern Iowa Veterans Association
Nickel Plate adds 27 hour Chicago New York train daily
The Nickel Plate Road inaugurates on May 6 a daily 27 hour service between Chicago and New York. Enhanced dining car service offered at popular prices. Trains depart from Van Buren Street Passenger Station on the Elevated Loop with city ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Central 2057 and Harrison 205%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren St
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
Telephone Central
Harrison
Richardson speech targets Republican trusted issues in 1896 race
Rep Richardson of Tennessee, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, outlines a strategy to attack Republicans on trusts imperialism the gold standard and Cuba while presenting Democrats as the defender of tariffs and demanding reforms in the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Richardson
Tennessee
Washington
Republian
Cuba
Philippines
Milburn Leader of Pan-American Exposition
John G. Milburn, president of the Pan-American Exposition and leading New York Bar figure, known for eloquence and strong public service. Born Sunderland England December 14 1851, he pursued law in New York and earned prominence through various firms and public movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Milburn
New York
Milburn
Sunderland
England
Wakeman & Watson
Batavia
N. Y
Sprague
Rogers, Larka & Milburn
Regional Travel Vouchers For Iowa And Minnesota Meetings
Travel notices outline round trip fares and sale dates for events in Creston Rock Rapids St Paul and Chicago. Fares range from one fare plus two dollars to one fare with limited return dates. Tickets go on sale June 18 19 and August 25 29 with return limits through late September. Contact Geo S Beatty at Marshalltown for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Sabbath School Association
Creston
Iowa
Northwestern Iowa Veteran's Association
Rock Rapids
National Republican League
St. Paul
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Geo. S. Beatty
Marshalltown
Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tab Let Lets
An ad touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets marketed to cure a cold during sleep. It states no cure and no pay, with a price of 25 cents and J J Havercamp as sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Homeseekers Route Promises Best Travel by Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway advertises as the direct choice for home seekers excursionists with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to western northern southern and southeastern points. Round trip fare is one dollar fare plus two dollars. Includes Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Contact coupon ticket agent for sale dates limits and information. Address Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Geo. S
One Fare Round Trip To Davenport For State G A R Meet
The B , C. R. & N. Ry offers a single fare round trip from all Iowa points to Davenport for the State Encampment G A R in June. Sale dates June 11 to 14 with return by June 16. Call your nearest agent for details. John G. Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Davenport
Jno. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
New Grahophones Records at Schmidt Bros
Schmidt Bros. receives a shipment of Grahophones records. The limited stock hints at growing interest in vintage phonograph discs and collector items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Bros
Chicago Markets Heat Up as Wheat Rises on Opens
Chicago Board of Trade opened amid excitement with hot market action. Early weakness from government report estimates shifted to gains as July wheat moved from 72% to 74 5% and August wheat from 75% to 77 percent. Special Disptcn & Toher Co. brokers and H B ScKay manager noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Chicago
Board of Trade
J. Toher & Co
H. B. ScKay
Muscatine
Muscatine Market Prices Include Farm Goods and Staples
A comprehensive Muscatine market list shows varied prices for wood lime cement and coal, flour sacks, corn meal oats and rye, beef pork and dairy products, honey sugar and wax, hides and leather, fruits vegetables and staples. The report notes that market conditions are unsteady with some items slow or fluctuating in price.
Straw Hat Styles and Prices For This Season
Time to buy straw hats with roll brims stiff brims hard crown soft crown plain or fancy options priced 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 Each.
Straw Hat Season Ad Promises Wide Selection
A promotional notice invites shoppers to inspect a broad range of straw hats in varying textures, crown heights, and brim widths. It emphasizes no obligation to buy and highlights new styles available.
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East Second Street
East Sixth Street
Brest
H. M. Bartlett
Horan & Devitt
Post Office
J. Linn Hoopes
West Second Street
Globe Restaurant
S. M’ Hughes
Ward St
Care Journal
Sonoma Remedy O
Third Ave
Brookton
Mackey
Moderne House
Muscatine Tabor
Wilson & Cherry
Dearbon St
Journal Agencies
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store
South Muscatine
Journal Telephones
Owa Avenue
Tion
Cial Condition of the Association
Association
Entertainment Committee
Macabees Paanii Alee
James
Mary Weed
E. F. Rehmel
C. F. Cadle
F. Giesler
J. Freyermuth
Treas
Record Book of the Association
E. S. McGrew
Grandview
E. B. Bills
Durant
H. R. Waber
WV. H. Mahaffie
Mose Adams
Adams, Ctatio
Rs. W. J. Welch
G. H. Corwin
Fruitland
Etta Schooley
C. D. Reimers
A. W. Lee
Ottumwa, Courier
City
J. B. Lee
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Rock Island
Resoirex
Portas
Correwna
Salimagudi
Rep
Homeseekers
Chicaco
Muscatine Markets
Muscatine, Iowa
Graham
Cloth’g Co
East Second St
Jge
Bob
Plac
the Globe
Iowa Avenue
J.M. Scott
Wilton, Iowa
Boyd Corn Planters
Champion
Cadle
Cedar River
Car
Yount, Ewald & Casbeer
Waterloo, Iowa
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