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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
6
A physician warns readers against reading in bed as harmful, urging sitting upright like in a chair. The American Medicine report argues recumbent reading strains eye muscles, reduces light quality, and tires arms, promoting upright posture for all readers.
Mrs. Samuel Dutton of Durant and Mrs. Ed Rock of the Valley visited M. G. Swain Sunday. J W Frater and Charles Rock hauled corn to Muscatine. A pie social for Epworth League funds was set for June 25 at J W Flater’s. Several locals, including Florence Flater Emma Biggs and Granville Flater, attended Children’s Day at Atalissa Presbyterian. Telephones were installed by J W Frater Frank Frater W Gregg Elmer McGowan Laurence Peters E Cole Charles Brown John McMahon Edgar Hildbrand and Cope Rabes. Oscar Drake and Ida visited Melpine.
Port Allen Iowa June 24 Miss Madge Babbitt oversaw the close of a successful school term with a bell raising at the school house to install a 250 pound bell. A 60 person dinner followed organized by the ladies and a student choir rendered songs. Various local residents and visitors are noted alongside river news and community updates.
A large drove of western horses moved through White Prairie, Iowa on Tuesday. The horses were purchased in Muscatine by Hendersons of Moscow. Augusta Weisse of Moscow sewed for Mrs. John Maurer and visited S. Morgan’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell of Nebraska visited Mrs. John Maurer. Fred Walters and family of Cedar County visited Henry Maurer. John Maurer and daughter May transacted business in Muscatine.
Pine Mills reports Children’s Day observed at New Era last Sunday. Wm. Showers purchased a fine graphophone. M. Missel traveled to Rock Island for mill repairs Sunday afternoon. Dude Welsch sold his driving team to a man near Walcott for 300 dollars. Many cattle buyers were on our area.
Nickel Plate offers one fare round trip tickets for July 5 to 9 with final return by August 15. Tickets available at city ticket office 111 Adams Street Chicago.
The report notes that 129 British officers are qualified as interpreters in French and confirms 10 percent are qualified in Russian, 81 in German, with only one qualified in Dutch, highlighting uneven language expertise within the force.
Local man Jno Haines of 1317 Sherman street testifies that after suffering from severe kidney backache he used Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Havercamp's drug store. He reports relief after three days and full cure after completing the box priced at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY markets the pills in the U S. Remember the name Doan's.
Children day exercises at Lone Tree M E church drew a large crowd. Gertie Munn and Vera Stonebarger to attend the Christian Endeavor convention in Grinnell. A reception for Rev Pace and wife planned June 25 at the Weise home. Local attenders at the Iowa City soldiers reunion noted. Mrs W H Younkin returned from La Porte City. Elmer Lane and Ethel Lane of Solon visited. Mrs Geo Stonebarger and son Glen to visit South Dakota. Hess funeral held at Catholic church. James Gallaugher funeral at River Junction. Dr Gambell visited friends. Dr Day moved into new offices over Carl Bros. Davenport beat Lone Tree 12 to 3 in baseball. Prof Mahanna and wife returned from Kalona. David and Grace Loring visiting Mason City.
John Bryant lost five dollars on the road but found it intact after passers by trod the spot. Jess Chapen suffered a broken arm and head bruise when a horse cart ran over him. Roxey Scott nears recovery after appendectomy. Riverside lost to Davenport 5 to 6 in a baseball game amid large crowd. K P lodge held memorial services at the opera house and cemetery.
Wellman Iowa residents enjoy an open air concert Saturday night as preparations begin for a town celebration drawing neighbors from miles around. The Wellman Dramatic club plans an opera house entertainment on July 4 while Curt Steninger returns to stay for the festivities.
A World-Herald editor from Fair Haven Washington testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved his son from dangerous whooping cough and multiple croup attacks, stating it would have led to pneumonia without treatment. The notice promotes the remedy as available at all druggists.
German authorities grant permission for women to attend political meetings. Women may sit in designated sections and are barred from delivering speeches. The measure marks a limited public involvement for women within a controlled framework.
Des Moines Iowa reports an unseasonably cool week with temperatures about twelve degrees below normal. Frost touched many areas on the 21st and 22nd but caused little damage. Rain varied from trace to three inches while soil dryness allows corn cultivation in many regions. Small grains benefit from lower heat. Need for dry spells to mature barley oats and spring wheat. Clover cutting underway with modest yields. Pastures and potatoes thriving. apples below average. overall fruits disappointing. garden vegetables growing vigorously.
Miss Margaret Stuart closed her Hazel Dell term with a large dinner for 40 guests and an engaging program. Miss Osie Lake hosted a dinner for her friends. The Shackelford Lee wedding drew neighbors, with Ed Barnard hosting the bridal party and guests. The Sewing Society plans a picnic at the county house next Wednesday. Several local youths attend institute and several church members were baptized or admitted probation. Sunday school and League services are scheduled, inviting community attendance. Miss Fanny Hitchcock returns home from Washington teaching, while Miss Frankinsley visits Miss Ella Bloomer.
One fare for the round trip via Nickel Plate road to Providence Rhode Island and return July 7 8 and 9 final limit returning August 15 three trains daily with first class modern equipment Meals in dining cars at reasonable price Going and returning via New York if desired Write John Y Callahan general agent 111 Adams street Chicago for particulars
Hazel Dell Sunday school hosts an ice cream social at the Buffalo Prairie schoolhouse next Thursday night June 26 to raise funds for the Sunday school. The town reports good corn growth and several local residents visited relatives nearby. A large Hazel Dell crowd heard Rev. Macomber of Taylor Ridge deliver a sermon and witness ten baptisms after the service.
A half carload of watermelons from Florida arrived in the city this morning. The fruit, bought through a Chicago commission house, will retail at about 35 cents each and target the Fourth of July market. Local growers report a bright melon outlook despite earlier pest troubles, with Muscatine Island crops due in five to six weeks potentially competing with shipped-in fruit.
A detailed list of prices for grain, hay, hides, potatoes, eggs, dairy, livestock, fruit, vegetables, fish, and fuel. It includes corn 63 66c, oats 40 42c, wheat 65 70c, hogs 6.75 7.00, cattle 3.60 4.00, potatoes old 70 75c per bushel, new 50 60c per peck, lemons 20 25c per dozen, bananas 2.00–2.25 per bunch, and coal 8.00–8.25 for hard coal.
Baron Max Oppenheim, imperial German counselor of legation in Cairo, travels to Colorado as the representative of Emperor William to observe how the undeveloped U S territory is transformed to fertility and attracted by new settlers.
Passenger service to Montezuma shown with schedule notes including departure times and freight arrivals. C. R. N. Muscatine line lists agent contact and service details for travelers and freight.
Timetable lists C., R. 1 and P. RAILROAD trains east and southwest from Chicago. Passenger numbers 12 8 80 16 and 15 86 20 7 11 run various routes via Kansas City St Joseph Evans and Denver. Through services connect Kansas City Mexico City and California with daily or limited schedules.
Public timetable for Muscatine North and South By. Co shows daily trains from Muscatine to Elrick Junction Wapello Grandview Fruitland Roundhouse and back with connections to Burlington and Chicago routes. Notations include April 2 1902 start, noon effective, train numbers 1 2 3 and weekend/weekday variations and the agent Charles Howard.
IO W A CENTRAL Going North. No 3 St Paul Express daily 8 10 p m No 5 Mason City Mail ex Sun 11 59 a m No 25 Way Freight ex Sun 10 Ma wm Going South No 6 Peoria Mall ex Sun ee 2 45 p m No 4 Peoria Express daily 5 36 a m No 16 Way Freight ex Sun 1 50 p m Coupon Tickets on sale to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico for rates folders etc call on or address Geo Batty General Passenger and Ticket t Marshalltown Iowa L Seevera Agent Elrick Junction tows
The steamers Helen Blair and W J Young Jr show weekly trips with Helen Blair at 6 30 am on Monday Wednesday and Friday and Sunday at 7 am while W J Young Jr sails at 7 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
The Diamond Jo Line outlines departure days for the Steamer Dubuque and Steamer Quincy from northbound and southbound crossings. It lists travel times between St Louis Muscatine St Paul and St Louis with specific dates in June July August and September for both ships and directions.
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