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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1900

Page

3

Postal check bill would turn money into government backed mailable checks

The bill, sponsored by Senator McMillan and Representative Lentz, proposes printing existing $1 $2 and $5 notes with blank spaces to convert them into checks. Senders would write the address and affix postage, turning money into a government check for mail. The system aims to replace money orders, cut trips to the post office, and may raise postal revenues. Fractional currency from 5 to 50 cents would follow the same method.

Senate McMillan Michigan House Lentz Ohio United States

National Negro Party proposed in Philadelphia meeting

At a Philadelphia gathering of bishops, ministers, editors and lawyers a plan was outlined to form a nationwide negro party with a presidential ticket and state and congressional candidates. The piece argues such a party would not benefit the race and could invite white opposition and violence, urging adherence to Booker T. Washington’s counsel to focus on education instead.

Philadelphia United States North South Booker T. Washington

World Pig Iron and Steel Output in 1899

The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1899 world pig iron at 40,574,508 tons with a rise of 4,081,751 from 1898 and steel at 27,753,764 tons, up 693,264. U S pig iron reaches 13,838,624 tons (34.1%), steel 10,832,765 tons. Britain and Germany together exceed 77.2% of pig iron. Belgium France Russia Austria-Hungary each exceed a million. journals note high activity and tight stocks at major centers as demand surged.

Engineering and Mining Journal United States Great Britaan Germany Great Britain Belgium France Russia Austria-Hungary Journal

Barber In Prince Albert Coat Jolts City Satire

A humorous remark contrasts a barber in a Prince Albert coat with a preacher in golf attire to capture a local comic moment.

Prince Albert

Hopewell Social Notes Highlight Local Events

Dry weather unsettles Hopewell area as several gatherings unfold. Sunday School marks Children's Day while Mr. and Mrs. Beatty attend an Alumni banquet in Muscatine. A large charivari for the Timm Miller and Prichard Miller weddings draws neighbors from Shiloh and beyond with ice cream and cake.

Rod and Gun Club plans Fourth of July big shoot

Rod and Gun Club members met at City Hall to finalize plans for a July 4 shoot on Park Place. Three Madrid traps will be purchased, and a rotating four man squad will fire at five birds per round with five birds per shoot sequence. Invited towns include Nichols, Davenport, Durant, Wilton and Lone Tree.

Rod and Gun Club E. E. Davidson Snake Durant Magantrap Baldwin Committee On Shooting Park Place Nichols Davenport Wilton Lone Tree

Cedar Bethel Social Notes Reflect Local Visits

Mrs Ella Wagner was out walking Tuesday Frank George and Jesse Lupton called at Robert Lees Monday evening Willie Snyder was in this vicinity Sunday evening also Robert Church Robert Church called on a lady friend Wednesday evening Miss Dollie George has returned from Keota Little Nellore Lee spent Monday afternoon with her Grandma Lee Miss Lulu Littrell was out walking Monday evening Mr Eastle was in Muscatine Monday Miss Dollie George spent Tuesday night with Eva Lee Mrs Will Laws sister Dora Dickey is very low Maud Foster and Mary Bowman were at Cedar Bethel practicing Tuesday evening Dollie George and Eva Lee called at Etta Littrells Wednesday Ollie Lowe was riding a bicycle Wednesday evening Will Griffin and wife were at Robert Lees Wednesday evening Frank George was buggy riding Thursday morning Miss Maud Foster spent Tuesday night with one of her school mates Miss Lulu Littrell We think more children would take part in the Children s entertainment Sunday evening if the older people would not make quite so much fun of them Listen for the wedding bells they will soon be ringing.

Ella Wagner Frank George Jesse Lupton Robert Lee Willie Snyder Robert Church Dollie George Keota Little Nellore Lee Grandma Lee Lulu Littrell Mr. Eastle Muscatine Eva Lee Will Laws Dora Dickey Maud Foster Mary Bowman Cedar Bethel Etta Littrell Ollie Lowe Will Griffin

Not the lowest necked dress but the highest percent

A terse aphorism contrasts fashion risk with measured value, suggesting that bold attire does not equate to superior performance or figures. The line underscores perception versus reality in evaluating appearances and outcomes.

Report Of Officers Continuation Of Muscatine Council Proceedings

City officials report for June 1900 including weighmaster receipts of 496 loads yielding 49.69. cemetery transactions totaling 103.25. police fines 50.00. city treasurer funds by account with balances. street and sewer district expenditures. arrests for intoxication and other offenses. marshal collection totals 1973.95 with various fees and licenses listed.

Muscatine Iowa Christ. Hetzel Ald. Washburn City of John Haifleigh Ald. Schott John Rowan W. B. Hodkins City W. F. Hartman Jacob Asthalter Green County Chas. Balloff Ald. Riggs

Rebekah Convention Forms Union of Local Lodges

The Rebekah convention in this city formed a union of lodges from Muscatine and Louisa counties. Members include Muscatine Wapello Columbus Junction West Liberty Nichols and Columbus City. Officers elected are Mrs. Laura Kent president Mrs. Hattie Aiken secretary and Miss Lillie Shipman treasurer. Columbus Junction to host next year.

Rebekah Muscatine Louisa Wapello Columbus Junction West Liberty Nichols Columbus City Laura Kent Hattie Aiken Lillie Shipman Minnie W. Porter Mary Mackenzie Jennie Rifenberg Pms Jeses Othmer Sander N. Herr Bilkey J. Hackett E. E. Emill

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