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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
5
Our Summer Underwear Ad Encourages Quick Purchases
A brisk promotional note urges shoppers to visit promptly for wide lots of summer underwear and plenty of styles, promising high demand and early access for buyers.
Balbriggins Prices Promote In-Store Talk
Balbriggins advertises prices at 50c 75c and 1 dollar to attract customers with straightforward value in a concise retail pitch.
Special Election Notice on Water Works Contract Muscatine 1900
City of Muscatine to hold a special election July 16 1900 to decide adopting the water works contract. Decision involves purchase from Muscatine Water Works Company including plant stock and franchise with a $100000 price. Voting places listed by ward and polls open 7 am to 7 pm. Signed by Mayor Barney Schmidt and Recorder Bert Benham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
City of
Tme
Muscatine Water Works Company
Excelsior Hose House
City Hall
Rescue Hose House
Fourth Ward
Relief Hose House
Barney Schmidt
Bert. C. Benham
Reception to the Class of 1900 at Muscatine High School
The Muscatine High School Alumni Association held a formal reception and banquet for the Class of 1900 at the school building. Officers for 1900 were proposed, including Zell Hutchinson as President and Harold Mahin as Vice President, with Katherine Hayes as Secretary and Margaret Kulp as Treasurer. A business meeting followed with speeches, music, and a vote on officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Richard Fox
Sam Fox
Alumni Association
Katherine Hayes
Witter, Schall
Eva Johnson
Will Bishop
Elmer Batterson
Nellie Olds
Mabel Leverich
Margaret Kulp
Emma Mahin
Carrie Shammo
Zell Hutchinson
Col
PD. W. Jackson
Joseph Hanley
Hanley
J. H. St. John
Prof
Grade
Jennie Batterson
James W. Riley
Association
Harold Mahin
Charles Grade
Millie Timm
J. G. van Lent
Eva A. Johnson
Emma L. Mahin
Delighting Reception and Local Home Moves Reported
Petersville residents Robert and Willie Laird hosted a charming reception at their home. Matthew Bear settled into a new residence formerly at his father in law's place, now likely serving as a summer kitchen. A moving outfit returned to Rock Island on Tuesday from New Boston. Vincent's well-boring crew left Tom Murray's property after three months without water. A 315 foot depth yielded a fairly good water vein, with hopes for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Willie Laird
Bear
Rock Island
New Boston
Vincent
Tom Murray
Special Train to Denver and Nearby Cities
Rock Island offers special homeseeker round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden with $2.00 return limit to Oct 31 1960. A Chicago to Denver through train departs 4:45 p.m on June 20 July 9 July 17 and August to connect with Muscatine Wilton Branch service arriving in Denver 9:15 p.m. For details contact Passenger depot agent C. M. Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo, Colo
Salt Lake City
Ogden, Utah
Rock Island
Pueblo
Colo
Ozden
Utah
Chicago
Omaha
West Liberty
Wilton
Muscatine
C. M. Gould, Arent
Health fad claims cure via diet and Grape-Nuts
Mrs. C. S. Woodward of St. Augustine Florida asserts a severe grippe followed by ill health was cured by avoiding coffee and using Postum Food Coffee along with Grape-Nuts. She describes a daily hot milk and eggs with Grape-Nuts breakfast and credits it with restored health and better resistance to colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Woodward
Grenada St
St. Augustine
Fla
Reliable fire insurance call Titus and Jackson ad
For reliable fire insurance call upon Titus and Jackson telephone No 109.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Prizes Awarded in Journal pupil contest
The committee reports prize winners: first Jessie Breckon second Laura Duffield third Ethel Billings fourth Edith Althaus fifth Ralph Leysen sixth Roda Concannon. The winners will be announced next week with exact time in Monday's Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. W. Swan
J. M. Butler
Prof. Witter
Jessie Breckon
Laura Duffield
Ethel Billings
Edith Althaus
Ralph Leysen
Roda Concannan
Pries
Mahin Alford wedding ushers host six o'clock dinner
The Mahin Alford wedding ushers hosted a six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. Frank Giesler on West Seventh Street. Guests sat to a seven course meal amid red and green decorations centered by a massive red rose arrangement. The scene was graced by Mrs. Fred Giesler, Mrs. Dr. Stafford, and Mrs. Z. W. assisting in serving and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahin-Alford
J. Warren Alford
Frank Giesler
West Seventh Street
Fred Giesler
Dr. Stafford
Z. W
Dinner honors Hutchinson at social gathering
Mrs C R Fok and Miss Winnifred Giesler attended with Zel Hutchinson. Guest Alford surprised everyone by gifting ushers with pearl circlet stick pins and a handsome watch fob at each plate. Guests included Frank Giesler Sam Fox Clarence Stafford Harold Mahin and Zel Hutchinson as host.
Fishing Picnic at Lindle Lake Likely Draws Sixty Five
A June 14 gathering at Mr J B Lindles home brought sixty five guests to a lake for a fishing picnic. After a pleasant afternoon of fishing and conversation the host distributed fish to everyone. The group thanked Mr Lindle and his wife and accepted a return invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lindle
Lindle
Reception in Honor of Mr and Mrs John Hickey
A large party gathered at Mr and Mrs Will Healeys home on Wednesday evening June 12 to celebrate the marriage of Mr and Mrs John Hickey. The bride, a Creston Iowa graduate of Creston High School and Drake University, and the groom, a Cedar Rapids Nebraska businessman, will reside there after visiting relatives in the area. Guests enjoyed congratulations, games, conversation, and refreshments before departing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Healey
John Hickey
Creston
Iowa
Creston High School
Drake University
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Muscatire High class of '99 reunion invitation
Invitations have been issued for a Muscatire High School class of 1999 reunion and banquet at Hotel Grand on Wednesday June 20. The event aims to reconnect alumni with a formal dinner and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatire
Hotel Grand
Death of Louise Bodman at 507 West Fourth Street
Louise Genevieve Bodman aged 24 years 9 months 28 days died at 5 45 this morning after Brights disease. She leaves a father mother and two sisters and a large circle of friends. Funeral from family residence Monday afternoon June 18 at 2 o clock. Friends of the family invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4Th Street
Louise Genevieve Bodman
Bright
Farm Near City For Sale By Titus and Jackson
A highly improved farm near the city is for sale and may accept city property in part. Brokers Titus and Jackson state the property offers strong improvements and negotiable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Latest Songs Today Include Sunny Sue and More
A brief music note listing several titles such as Sunny Sue Coon Oddity son Because He Loves His Mother and What Is Home Without Love Just Tell Her That I Love Her Too 8ONS Of Course. The compilation presents a casual snapshot of contemporary sheet music offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Sue
Coon Oddity
River News Update on Nolan Arrival and Eagle Point Camp
The Nolan arrived yesterday with several barges of shells for the city. Steamboat passengers report the Eagle point camping party enjoying a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Eagle Point
Bargains in City and Farm Property
Titus and Jackson list city lots and rural farms with reduced prices. Real estate adverts promise quick closings, clear titles, and local market value. Listings highlight multiple parcels across neighborhoods and counties with contact details for agents.
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch From Toher Brokers
G J Toher & Co brokers with H E McKay manager report from Chicago Muscatine office on June 26 1990 detailing market activity and contact information for brokerage services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Portofice
Chicago
Jil
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Balbriggins
Cloth’s Co
East 2Nd Street
James Shirkey’s
Murray
Geo
B. Fisch
Petersville, III
Denver, Col
FOOD
Jessie Brecken
Edith
Althaus, Ralph Leysen and
Roda Concannon
Genevieve Bodman
Ieee
Kansas City
Cattie
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Newsear
London
Perrsus D
C. Cour
Sole Prope
Boston
U. 5
Iinen
Farmer's
A. Seigle
East
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