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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
8
A local notice column mentions Our Leader Home Tea Company product ads and weekly promotions. It also lists community events and travel plans of residents including visits to Wilton Davenport and Amies IA, along with a church gathering and a steamer excursion organized by a lodge.
A Muscatine notice warns against out of town rug work claiming samples from Tri City Rug Co. The speaker, now with Schaefer's laundry, advertises domestic rug weaving and carpet buying with a guarantee. The firm invites inquiries at the laundry.
When facing money surplus, consider first mortgage real estate loans. G. M. Titus at 118 Iowa avenue offers ready-for-assignment loans from $100, with Titus handling interest and principal collection at no charge to the investor. Contact for investment opportunities.
Edna Davidson and Genevieve Hannan depart for St Joe Missouri for summer vacation. Chas Roberts and wife welcome a ten pound daughter born Monday June 15. Ella Meyhauis returns from Buffalo aboard the Firefly. Adam Schmidt leaves for Davenport to visit friends. Co L Chapman goes to Montpelier for the day. Leonard Fuller returns home to Muscatine for vacation. A J Reeves returns from a day in the city. Mrs J A Platt visits the Baird family on West Fourth street. F B Myers moves to town with family to take up work. W F M S of the Friends church will meet at the parsonage. Mabel Grotewoh visits at Hannah Zeidler’s home. Mrs L H Lee returns home from Fairport. W V Reeves returns from Edgington after visiting relatives. Mrs J A McCormick returns from Chicago after a visit. Henrietta Becker leaves for Fairport to visit Eyre Farm and Brandt family. Dr J D Fulhiam and son plan a trip east to Niagara Falls Philadelphia and Washington. Mrs E J Bond returns home from Catasocqua after visiting local relatives.
Mrs. S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of stomach and bowel trouble with escalating pain. She says Electric Bitters brought immediate improvement and complete recovery, praising it for liver kidney and stomach ailments. Guaranteed at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
A concise aphorism notes that society values restraint and evident satisfaction more than constant chatter, suggesting the virtue lies in composed, approving demeanor rather than verbose discourse.
A terse reflection notes that individuals with tense nerves cannot easily present a strong or notable impression, suggesting anxiety hinders bold public display.
A wary saying advises against divulging private information to cruel or unkind people. It emphasizes prudence in guarding one’s secrets and avoiding harmful interactions.
Clinton Herald reports rumors that Milwaukee road will route passenger trains via Muscatine and Clinton while freight trains run on the Illinois side from Mo line. The line between Savanna and Clinton has new rails and upgrades prompting speculation through traffic on Chicago Kansas City service.
Secretary Davidson released tables showing per mile earnings for major railroads. Rock Island main line rose to 12,925 dollars from 11,919, while Northwestern main line fell to 21,798. Burlington main line increased to 18,550 with Iowa system average at 6,023 per mile. Council Bluffs Milwaukee line earned 12,170, Storm Lake and Boone branches declined.
The What Cheer yard sees its switch engine removed on Saturday and crews reassigned. The Muscatine and Monte passenger will now run to What Cheer, as will freight trains. Service improves in some ways and declines in others, with a needed Rock Island south connection now more crucial.
A Rock Island crew has ballasted the second track between West Liberty and Iowa City since June 1, with substantial ground covered. Plans for double tracking between Tiffin and Homestead west of Iowa City may start soon as the railroad continues its Omaha main line expansion. Chicago engineers were in Davenport this week to inspect and reestablish the grade on the elevated track.
Iowa Central holds an option on about twelve acres north of Hedrick and considers building a large reservoir to supply water for their engines. The proposed lake would be around twenty feet deep, covering most of the twelve acres, spurred by insufficient water from two wells near the depot and on Spring Street. Rumors say Milwaukee and Burlington roads may back the scheme.
The officers of Company C will host a ball next Tuesday evening for the ladies of the auxiliary and company members. Capt. Harry Kern said arrangements aim for a grand success with refreshments served, and the event is expected to be the finest in the city for years.
Miss Stella Bronner died last evening at 7 05 p m at the home of her parents 206 West Eighth street after eight months of chronic bronchitis She spoke Goodbye mamma I am going to Jesus to rest Her funeral will be Saturday at 2 pm from the German Evangelical Church Rev Jans officiating She was a German Lutheran church member born December 10 1878 age 24 years six months seven days She leaves parents four brothers Samuel Fred Leonard Jacob and sisters Minnie and Lillie
Mr. Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota spent over $2000 with top doctors for stomach trouble without relief. Advised by his druggist Alex Richard to try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets he did and is a well man today. For sale at 25 cents per box by all druggists.
For Independence Day the Iowa Central railway offers round trip excursion tickets on July 3 and 4 at one and one third fare. Tickets are valid to all points within 20 miles with a return limit of July 6. See ticket agents for details.
Wholesale market listings show corn oats wheat and bran prices, cabbage apples pears onions and turnips, live stock ranges for hogs cattle calves and sheep, poultry and eggs costs, flour and meal per sack, sugar coffee butter and cheese quotes, fresh vegetables and fruits with per unit or per bunch figures, and fuel costs for coal and cord wood. Prices reference multiple items and regional terms, typical of a late 19th or early 20th century market page.
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