Water Works proposal dominates Muscatine Commercial Club
The Muscatine Commercial Club discussed opera house sites and heard a detailed Water Works report. The committee outlined a city purchase plan offering $100,000 for the plant with a 25 year charter and $58 hydrant rental, and invited citizen votes on July 10, 1900. The library committee schedule and adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Joe R. Lane
Century
Muscatine Commercial Club
Muscatine Water Works Company
Water Works Company
Commercial Club
J. Linn Hoopes
J. F. Devitt
F. A. Neidig
Cover Your Legs With Our Complete Trouser Line
Advertisement urges men to buy extra trousers for emergencies as it promises a bang‑up line with all sizes and styles. It claims a perfect fit and urges trying on a pair to please the customer.
Best Trousers Made in All Styles for Men
Local tailor offers trousers from $1.00 to $5.00 in every style and fabric. Suits men with long and short legs, featuring patterns and both rough and smooth cloths.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Health Boost
An advertisement promises relief for headaches nervousness and sleepless nights by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla described as a great blood enricher. It claims improved energy appetite and better sleep.
Drawing Teachers Meeting Review in Grand Rapids
Walter S. Perry presided at the Western Drawing Teachers session in Grand Rapids with exhibits from Pratt Institute and a Moorish art lecture. Chicago architects and a furniture designer spoke as Minneapolis and Rock Island vied to host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
Walter S. Perry
Spain
Chicago
Minneapolis
Rock Island
R. G. Young
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Moline
Young
Board of Education
Sexsmith
Prof. Cooley
Dr. Andrews
Col. Parker
la Grange
Cook County Normal
Griffin
Handel Oratorio Program by Anella Club
The Anella club presents Handel’s oratorio with soloists Miss Musser Mr. Gray Miss Timm Miss Robertson and others plus an orchestra under Prof E Battey. Performances include Comfort Ye Every Valley and He Was Despised with tickets 25 cents. Thompson's Book Store sells them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .Miss Musser
Mr. Gray
Erb and Sawyer
Miss Timm
Mr. Erb
St. John
Gray and Pentzer
Prof
E. Battey
Thompson's Book Store
Court of Honor Social Auction Sparks Laughter and New Members
The Court of Honor held a social event last evening with a well attended gathering and a joyous mood. Many decorative boxes were auctioned, some selling multiple times for different prices, including a box of potatoes and an onion that went 40 cents, 60 cents, and 19 cents. Twelve new members were initiated and eight applications were advanced, making the evening notably memorable for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Pleasure boat Alice Edna visits after northern trip
The Young left last evening for Burlington. The Alice Edna, owned by Gus Bush of St. Louis, passed down the river this morning. The boat is described as one of the finest on the upper river and crafted entirely from hard wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Alice Edna
Gus. Bush
St. Louis
North America mill sold to Portland Iowa man
G W and M J Schreurs sold the North America flour and feed mill to A J Ross of Portland Iowa and Paul R Schreurs of this city. The new firm will be A J Ross & Co with Ross regarded as an able addition to local manufacturers. The Schreurs retire after 27 years of operation. Mr Ross is a practical miller with years of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W
M. J. Schreurs
North America
A. J. Ross
Portland
Iowa
Paul R. Schreurs
A. J. Ross & Co
Ross
Soldier falls from street car in Muscatine incident
An elderly veteran named Von Valtenburg fell from a South Muscatine street car in front of Coady’s drug store on West Second Street. He struck his head, was taken to Coady’s, then to his home. He was reported resting comparatively easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Valtenburg
Muscatine
Coady
West Second Street
Weaver
Y P C T U Bloomington Meeting Program
The Y P C T U of Bloomington township outlines its meeting program. Topics include its origin history departments and advantages by E C Ingraham. Miss Ellen M Knoll discusses keeping country unions interesting and helpful with material aid for temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Bloomington Township
E. C. Ingraham
Ellen M. Knoll
Cas Cathartic Candy Ad Promises Quick Bowels Fix
An old penny dreadful style advertisement touts Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a cure for a wide range of ailments from headaches to cancer by cleansing the bowels. It claims gentle natural movements, costs ten cents to start, and warns to beware of imitations.
Concert Planned by A. M. E. Church at Stein's Hall
Muscatine community groups rally to support the colored people with a grand concert set for June 26 at Stein's hall featuring local talent. Organizers promise a forthcoming program and urge residents to watch for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Church
Stein's Hall
Muscatine
Guarantee to refund on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
A group of signatories pledges refunds for a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds and offers a 25 cent bottle with a money-back guarantee. Names include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno J. Havercamp J Theo Keuchmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
A Famous Killer Mull Lightning Pain Killer
An advertisement touts a pain relief remedy called Killer Mull Lightning Pain Killer. It claims instant relief for neuralgia back pain diarrhoea stomach pains pleurisy sore throat and other pains both internal and external. Price listed as 25 cents and directs readers to ask all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
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Cloth’s Co
East 2Nd Street
Hood
Lic
Grand Haven
M. N
M. N. Bond
East Second Street
Handel
Messiah
Cienes
Court of Honor Social
River News
S. Adler Bros. & Co
Rochester
N.Y
Sam Borger, Inc
Borger & Bliven
Geo
B. Fisch
F. Giesenhaus
Fred Leu, Jr
W. 2Nd St
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Sixth
Walnut Streets
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