Gobble Aboard Firefly For Davenport Business Trip
E. F. Gobble traveled this morning as a passenger on the Firefly bound for Davenport to conduct business activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Gobble
Davenport
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
4
Midweek bargains draw crowds in Muscatine
Local merchants highlight Wednesday ads with deep price cuts and big snaps. George B. Jackson cuts lace curtains to fifty cents, Bee Hive promotes sun bonnet sale at fifteen cents, Wilson's shoes targets teachers with Colonial and Oxford swaps, Anson Clothing advertises five dollar flannel suits, Boston Store promises department wide swaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
George B. Jackson
Wilson's
Anson Clothing Company
Boston
Railroad Officials Tour Muscatine and Inspect Lines
Seven executives from Rock Island and the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern inspected Muscatine on a lunch visit after touring yards. They traveled on a special train including engine 567 and cars 500 and 100. The delegation offered no statements and departed after lunch, their visit aimed at familiarizing with newly acquired BCR&N properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Rock Island
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
A. R. Swift
W J Lawerence
Trenton
F. M. Jones
F. Walters
C. A. Goodnow
Rock Island Road
Robert Williams
That Road
Davenport
Southwest
Box Makers Strike Ties to Chicago Labor Dispute
In Kaiser's South Muscatine lumber plant box making dept ceases as Chicago box workers strike for Swift & Co and Nelson Morris. The plant to relocate to St Louis. about 30 workers affected. potential $100,000 wages lost on one big deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kaiser
Swift & Co
Nelson & Morris Packing Company
South Muscatine
Journal
John H. Kaiser
South Muscatine Lumber Company
South
St. Louis
Muscatine
Cudahy’s
Sole of Honour Sesz Shoes Promising Quality and Value
An advertisement extols ISELZ Shoes for skilled workmanship by trained men and low prices. It asserts premium materials and honest value, claiming high and low priced styles alike offer top quality. The copy urges readers to try the shoes to experience the best they have worn at any price.
Mira Hershey Lumber Co Incorporation Formed in Muscatine
Articles filed at the Muscatine courthouse establish Mira Hershey Lumber Co with capital of 25000 dollars, start date July 1, six incorporators including Miss Mira Hershey and others, to operate lumber and wood products plus building materials and coal. Shares are 100 dollars each, 19000 dollars paid up to commence, 20 year term, six directors. A portion of the Hershey mill will be used and a raft has already been delivered to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Musserville
Court House
Miss Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
John A. Stortz
A. 8. Lawrence
Frank Ashcraft
Fred Beach
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Hershey
Solid Link club moonlight excursion details
Rufus Paschal rode the 7 58 train to Columbus Junction this morning. A club excursion organized by Solid Link aims for Saturday night June 21 with tickets set at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solid Link Club
Rufus Paschal
Columbus Junction
Federal Building Site Advertisement for Muscatine Iowa
Treasury Department invites sealed proposals to sell a suitable Muscatine Iowa site for a federal building. Center city corner lot about 140 by 150 feet. proposals due July 11, 1902 at 2 PM. Include land diagram, street widths, grades, foundation notes. improvements to be removed within 30 days. vendor bears title costs. right to reject reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Federal
Muscatine
Iowa
Kuru Cure Claims Stall Says It Treats Rheumatism
An advertisement asserts a product named Kuru cures rheumatism only and promises strong firm relief due to the experience of its sellers at Thiesen's.
Iowa Caucus Names Federal Appointees in Wake of Debate
Washington dispatch reports the Iowa delegation holding a 2:30 caucus to finalize federal posts. Picks include Miles as U S attorney for the southern district and Christian as U S marshal. McClellan and J Sammes also named for northern posts. No opposition seen yet. other southern district choices under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Miles
United States Attorney
Southern
Christian
McClellan
U. S. Attorney
J. Sammes
Ed. Knott
U. S. Marshal
F. J. Stillman
Talcum powder at Thiesen's 10 cents a box
Thiesen's offers talcum powder at a dime per box with guarantees attached. This promotional item emphasizes low price and warranty or guaranteed quality.
Kuru Cures Rheumatism Sold At Thiesen's
A claim states Kuru cures rheumatism and is guaranteed at Thiesen's store. The note presents no further medical data or endorsements.
Congregational Sunday School Plans Picnic June 25
The Congregational Sunday school will host a picnic on Wednesday June 25. Attendance is encouraged for families and friends. The event promises fellowship and outdoor activities at the church grounds starting in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Sunday School
Bond Opens New China and Stationery Department
Bond the hardware man unveils a new china and stationery department today drawing a large female crowd. Ice cream and frappe are served as visitors tour the shop and view Mr. Bond’s extensive china line with refreshments again offered tonight to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Obituary of Three year old Katie Bryant
Little Katie Marie Bryant died last night at 7. She was three years seven months and 27 days old and was born in the city. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at her parents home 605 Bismark street conducted by Rev J L Murphy. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. The family has the sympathy of many friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Marie Bryant
Allen Bryant
Bismark Street
J. L. Murphy
Greenwood Cemetery
Hammock Sale At Scheetzs Prompted by Visitor Return
Miss Ethel Phillips, who had been staying several weeks at the Reed home, returned last night to her home in Columbus Ohio after a hammock sale at Scheetzs attracted attention in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Phillips
Reeder
Columbus
Ohio
Harrison Called Names In Illinois Democratic Convention
At the Springfield state convention, State Chairman Hopkins and Chicago Mayor Harrison clashed over a quotation. Hopkins demanded accuracy, called Harrison a pinhead, and accused him of dishonesty and shady gains, while supporters intervened to prevent a fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lils
Hopkins
Harrison
Chicago
Kennedy and McDonald Charged With Intoxication
Frank Kennedy and Ed McDonald appeared before Judge Hudson yesterday morning on intoxication charges and each received a ten day jail term in the county facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kennedy
Ed McDonald
Hudson
Mrs McNutt and Daughter Return From Colfax and Des Moines
Mrs R S McNutt and her daughter Gertrude came home last evening after a ten days stay in Colfax and Des Moines, wrapping up their travels with a brief family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. McNutt
Gertrude
Colfax
Des Moines
Thiesen’s talcum powder and Scheetz fireworks ad
An old advertisement promises Thiesen’s talcum powder can ease summer heat, priced at 10 cents per box, with Scheetz noted as a headquarters for fireworks and related items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madras
Anson Clothing Co
EV. Brandenburg
Paint Man
Muscatine Lumber & Box Company
East Second Street
H. H. Arnold
Lowa
California
C. C. D. Grocery
East Hill Telephone
A. A. Gillette
Chica
President Kaiser
Muscatine County
Ma’ams
Olson
Wilson’s Shoe Store
Iselz Shoes
Braunworth
NEW Lumber CO
Federal Building Site
Treasury Department
Office OF the Secretary
Thiesen’s
Tions
Kemble
Thiesen
S. H
Gornstalks
National Fiber & Cellulose CO
U.S
Canada
Ao Ieee
Torris & Co
Roel Brod
Sanford Makeever
Fisca
Adams Street
Ili
Bryant
Scheetz’s
Scheetz
Dillaway
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