Summer Schedule of Street Car Services
The schedule lists departures for South Muscatine Park Place and Fair Grounds with 20 minute intervals from early morning to late evening. First Sunday service starts at 8 a m with half hourly runs until 10 a m then 20 minute intervals to 9 p m and 10 15 from the line end. There is no passenger delivery after 11 10 p m due to switch and shed runs.
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Street Car Company
South Muscatine
Park Place
Fair Grounds
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Peer’s
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Osteopathy Offered in Muscatine for All Diseases
A notice invites residents of Muscatine to rely on Osteopathy as taught by A S O at Kirksville Missouri. The public is assured that health is natural and disease is unnatural, with treatment based on removing mechanical obstructions to circulation. Free consultation and examination for thirty days. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Kirksville
Barr Lumber Ad Promises Wide Lumber Supply
Local lumberyard Barr Lumber markets pipeing fencing shingles lath and finishing materials. They advertise pine and square building timber and claim constant stock for contractors and homeowners seeking a full range of building supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailso Square
Journal Subscription Rates and Convention Dates Notice
Subscription rates listed for daily and tri weekly delivery with weekly carrier collection. Remittances payable to Journal Printing Co. Muscatine Iowa. Political convention dates shown for Prohibitionists in Chicago June 27 Democrats in Kansas City July 4 and Silver Republicans in Kansas City July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Journal Printing Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Chicago
Kansas City
Republican State Convention to Nominate Iowa Officials
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Republican delegate convention on August 1 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Supreme Court Judge, Railroad Commissioner, and electors. Delegates are apportioned by county and by Shaw gubernatorial votes, with totals listed for each county and the convention chaired by H. O. Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Leslie M. Shaw
Moree
Anon
Allamakee
Appanoose
Busauor
Vecall Blackhawk
Boone
Cerra Gordo
Dickinson
Dubuque
Emmett
Fayette
Loyd
Franktin
Fremont
Cascade Sopoon
Guthrie Eee
Hamilton
Humboldt
Farmboc
Benefits of the Postal Check and proposed reform
The Postal Check bill, introduced by Senator McMillan and Representative Lentz, would reprint existing dollar bills as checks with blank spaces. Users could mail a filled in checklike bill with a stamp, converting money into a postable government check. It would replace money orders, reducing post office trips and streamline transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McMillan
Michigan
House
Lentz
Ohio
United States
Postal measure eyed to boost revenues and public savings
The proposal could set rates from 5 to 50 cents and allow use in the same manner, saving the public money while likely increasing government postal revenues for a double purpose.
National Negro Party Aims for nationwide ticket in United States
A Philadelphia meeting of prominent black leaders discussed forming a national negro party with candidates for state and congressional offices. The piece argues such a party would harm the race, urging instead adherence to Booker T. Washington’s plan to focus on education and social advancement.
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Philadelphia
United States
North
South
Booker T. Washington
The Pig Iron Product of 1899 World Output
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1899 pig iron global production at 40,574,508 tons, with the United States contributing 13,838,624 tons. Steel output reached 27,753,764 tons, with U.S. steel at 10,832,765 tons as Britain and Germany together supplied 77.2 percent of pig iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineering and Mining Journal
United States
Great Britaan
Germany
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Burglaries Hit Three Montpelier Homes Last Monday
Last Monday night three homes in Montpelier were burglarized. Items stolen included jars of fruit from Mrs. Henry Fridley, bread pies coffee and meat at G Hartman’s, and flour meat and groceries at Spurgeon Pulse’s. Community updates note visits and improvements, with local rain bringing better corn and oats prospects.
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Henry Fridley
G. Hartman
Spurgeon Pulse’'s
Henry Agar
Killdoff
Iowa
Fred Grimm
Sibley
John Umphress
Indiana
Grandma Grimm
Lizzie
J. Irwin
Alteneder
Pine Creek
Nick Hess
Buffalo
Homer Holt
M. E
Lela Davis
Rock Island
R. Henderson
Browning and Love as Christian Ethic in Sunday Message
A Sunday essay argues Browning as prophet and philosopher of love. It asserts love guides life and morality, condemns loveless actions, and redefines Christianity beyond church walls. The piece warns invention without virtue harms society, urging compassion over judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Browning
Browning
Grain-O praised as coffee substitute in customer letter
A customer from Goshen Illinois reports using Grain-O from Genessee Pure Food Co LeRoy New York and finds it as good as the finest coffee. He notes satisfaction with the taste and endorses Grain-O as a coffee substitute in a courteous letter to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genessee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
A.C. Jackson
Allen's Foot-Fase Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Fase a powder shaken into shoes. It tightens loose shoes and gives instant relief to corns bunions and hot aching feet. Cures swelling blisters callous and sore spots. Available at druggists and shoe stores. Trial package offered by mail from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Hopewell Social Notes and Local Festivities Amid Dry Weather
Hopewell residents note dry conditions while reporting a busy week. Sunday School observed Children’s Day. J Q Beatty attended an Alumni banquet in Muscatine. A July 4th grand celebration is announced. Fishing parties line the dam though fish are said not to bite Sunday. Fifty youths gathered at Mr Hartman’s home for games. Lena and Sophia Freyermuth hosted about fifty neighbors for a cha rivari wedding reception for Timm Miller and Prichardsfiller guests from West Liberty Cedar County and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
J. Q. Beatty
Muscatine
Hartman
Lena
Sophia Freyermuth
Shiloh
Timm-Miller and Prichardsfiller
Maxon
West Liberty
Fred Kaufman
Cedar County
Fred Timm
Sylvester Rrichard
City
Raspberry picking warms Oak Grove as rain arrives
The Oak Grove note reports welcome rain after a dry spell, with residents enjoying gatherings and outings. John Barnard shows improvement, Henry Gardener moves to the city, Benj Meerdink Jr. returns home, and Mrs. A G Titus suffers a leg injury after a fall from a stenladder while picking cherries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnard
Henry Gardener
Benj. Meerdink’s, Jr
A. G. Titus
The Two Big Bosses in the Big Show
Hassan Ali the Egyptian giant, two years with Barnum and Bailey in England, now with Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers united shows, speaks English well enough to be understood. Richard Croker notes his stature at Madison Square Garden where the giant replies that he only looks the boss while Croker thinks otherwise.
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England
Hassan Ali
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
United
Richard Croker
Madison Square Garden
New York
O'Toole's Shop Offers Horse Shoeing and Repairs
James O'Toole advertises at 306 Iowa Ave offering horse shoeing and repair services with a satisfaction guarantee. All kinds of job and repair work are done at the old stand 306 In. Ave.
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The
Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy
Linn Street
F. J. Harlan
Elizabeth Harlan
D. O
S. G. Stein
Muscatine Savings Bark
First National Bank
J Carskaddan
B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
Hershey State Bank
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L G. Burnett
General Banking
Muscatine, Iowa
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. B. Dougherty
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
8. M. Hughes
Foreign Exchange
Cook, Musser& CO State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Ud Second
the Muscatine Journal
John Mehin and
H. O. Weaver
Republican State Central
W. Phillips
Jefferson
Johnson Jones
Kossuth
Louisa Tee
Lucas
Lyon
Adison
Mahaska
Marion
Marshall Mills
Mitchell
Monroe
Montgomery
Muscatine Seat
O'Brien
Osceola
Palo Alto Plymouth
Eees
Pocahontas
Peltewatteuis
Poweshick
Ringgold Stene
Tee Scott
Shelby
Sioux
Eve
Osee
Taylor - We
Carter
Goce
Carters
Montpelier
Goshen, Ill
Society
OWA Lodge
J. Pucarortra
W. M. A.W. Morgan
Hawkeye Lodge
Sayer G. Suarnrr
W. M. W. Eversmeyer
Washington
G. A. Riemcke
K. T
M. L. Mikesell
BE. C
G. D. Lezoris
M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Man Hall
Frank GovLp
V. C. Clay
Kse Ersz
Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
S. E. Fox
R. C. Schenck
Bend City
Mode Brotherhood of America
H. CosGrovs
G. W
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. C. Costes
C. C. H. S. Howe
K. of R
Eagle Lodge
No. WW
D Street
R. Amlong
M. H. S. Howe
Shealar
E. H. Dolsen
Maccabee Hall
Fiech
Henky Pi. Pack
J. W. Haun
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Macabee Hail
Fisch's
W. D. Hine
Mary E. Prox
Bloomington
Q. T. Howard
Bankers’ Union OF the World
Oo. L. Prevearr
M. W. Meyers
Oo. E. S
Electa
E. S
L. E. Gresser
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Merrick, Walsh & Phelps Jewelry Co
Olive St. St. Louis
Oak Grove
James O’toole
O'toole’s Shop
Iowa Av
Thos. Brown
East Second Street
John M. Kemble
J. W. McKee
Bramworth's Drug Store
Bure
Carskaddan
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan and Collection
Lowa Avenue
Second Street
Lowa
Jackson
M. Titus
Titus
Attorneys AT Law
H. Jayne
JAYNE @ HOFFMAN
Loaavenue
J. Scott Richman
S&f
Richman
Drs. H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
West Third Street
DA. J
Kulp
Cook, Musser & Co.'s
Geo
B. Fisch
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans Building
Washington, C
Cedar River
W. B
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