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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
7
Mrs. Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska and Mrs Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio endorse Peru na and Peru na Man al in as effective remedies for catarrh and changes of life. They urge others to try the products and request a free health book by Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
Weavers of made to order suits showcase a striking procession of woolens for this season. The fabrics range from light as a zephyr to cool as a hilltop and are described as artistic. French flannel suits suit summer wear and a line of trousers starts at $5.50. Call to view extras for summer.
J H Cosgrove operates as a first floor and upstairs tailor at 110 East 2nd Street offering men’s alterations and ready to wear with prompt service and personalized fittings in the local shop.
The Journal lists ad copy deadlines and specials at news stands. It notes circulars on Beecham’s pills seeds hay feeds and garden products, plus notices of local visits, auctions, and upcoming attractions at fairgrounds and Penny Picture Gallery. Local residents engage in travel, work, and entertainment as scene shifts to summer events.
A hen belonging to O R Shafer hatched a blind chick from a setting of thirteen eggs. The chick has no eyes though eye markings show where they would be. It is fed by hand and serves as a warning against disturbing a defenseless hen on an unlucky thirteen.
The closing session featured Prof O Shea on child development and punishment theories. Speakers urged replacing blind justice with individualized assessment, promoting substitution with sports like football to channel energy, and adopting stricter or milder penalties as appropriate. The gathering concluded with round table talks and multiple resolutions expressing gratitude to Townsley Plumly the High School and music providers.
Several Oakland citizens attended the funeral of the venerable Mr Thos Al. The service reflected the community’s respect and noted his long service and contribution to local affairs.
80 acres near Amondale California for exchange for Muscatine city property or nearby farm land. Several house and lot packages on Eighth to West Eighth streets with 7 to 10 rooms. Also homes on East Hill Park Place Monroe Oak streets and Lucas Grove Road with barns and acreages. Lots citywide and other lands available. Arnold & Weidlein Muscatine Iowa for full particulars.
West Liberty residents Ivah Gibson tours to Kansas City with aunt Mrs Pensiger while Mrs Evans travels to Billings to see her children. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Woolward stay with Mrs Floyd as they move toward a Rock Island home. Adams family from Fort Collins visit Mrs King. snow likely as colder weather arrives and telephone wires go up. Sepha Jackson visits sister Mrs Anderson on East Third Street.
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by a constitutional internal treatment. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cagney & Co. of Toledo, with Cruegists selling the remedy and a mention of Hall Family Pills.
Mrs Wall and children return to Newport Iowa after a visit with sister Mrs Kemp. Lydia and Alta DeCamp of Muscatine visit P W DeCamp. Bertha Tamisiea of Muscatine visits Nellie Webster. Beitel Whittaker families visit G H Corwin. Belle Moore visiting Rev C E Fitzsimmons at Nichols. Mrs Hunt hosts guests from Muscatine Davenport. Thursday rain is welcomed. Mrs Smree suffers a sore hand.
An advertisement promotes Famous Killer-Mulls Lightning Pain Killer claiming instant relief for neuralgia back pain diarrhea stomach pains pleurisy sore throat and other pains both internal and external priced at 25 cents with a note to ask all druggists and read the Daily Journal for 10 cents a week
Rev G B Swartz former Musserville pastor conducts temperance talks in Sioux City Iowa with first night drawing 600 pledges for total abstinence. Other notes report Muscatine water works debate and library votes favoring public ownership, plus local delays and renovations in Musserville.
Mrs. Caroline Lange left Moscow Wednesday for Indiana to visit her elderly father near one hundred, plus relatives. A Thursday shower improved ground for garden truck and potatoes. J Hanley will preach Sunday at 11 in the M E church. Prof J L Bollinger attends the county teachers institute. Tom Smith and Grant Harris depart for Avoca Iowa to grade all summer. Thomas Sharp's pension claim was approved. Jerry Devore plans a new dwelling on the ground. Rye is nearly ripe and good. oats are short but rain will help. Corn improves.
After years of effort, farmers anticipate a strong yield with hay cutting underway. Clover and timothy show good quality, signaling favorable conditions for the season.
Miss Grace Nolan the popular clerk of the Peterville store completed her engagement here and returned last week to her home in Columbus Junction. Jas Shirkey and wife left for an extended tour in western Iowa for health and pleasure. Mrs Mason and Mrs Cora Nelson were business callers in Muscatine Monday and Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Pullem visited their former home in McDonough county last week.
On July 3 and 4 the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway sells excursion tickets at low rates for 200 miles from selling station. Tickets are good returning until July 5 inclusive. Apply to any agent of the Cedar Rapids Route.
Notice authorized by law and city council calls a July 11 1900 election to decide if the Muscatine Water Works Company contract to sell its plant and stock to the city for 100000 should be adopted. Voting sites listed for four wards. polls open 7 am to 7 pm. Signed June 1900 by Mayor Barney Schmidt and Recorder Bevt C Benham.
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