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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
6
The piece argues for public ownership of Muscatine’s water system, contrasting it with private control. It cites examples from Wells Point Texas to Gothenburg Sweden, asserting municipal ownership yields better service, lower taxes, and self funding, with figures from Brooklyn Massachusetts and Augusta Florida to illustrate profits and cost savings.
Mayor Schmidt backs municipal ownership of the water works and argues it would be self supporting with limited taxes. Citizens and aldermen, including Dr Koehler and Alderman Halstead, urge city ownership to improve water quality and extend filtration to the Island. The July 10 special election looms as voters decide whether to transfer control from the private Water Works Company to city trustees.
Citizens will decide July 10 whether the city should purchase the water works for 100000.09 dollars. Critics demand full facts on costs, extensions, and taxes, warning municipal ownership may raise taxes and invite political influence, while supporters cite potential upgrades and efficiency.
A fashion feature highlights a dress parade of tailored suits with a wide woolen fabric selection. The text touts light Zephyr like fabrics, cool hilltop notes, and artistic patterns, plus French flannel summer wear and a line of trousers starting at $5.50 inviting customers to view and purchase.
J H Cosgrove operates as an up to date merchant tailor at 110 East 2d Street offering modern menswear alterations and custom fittings in a local shop setting.
In response to a reader, the article lists portraits on U S postage stamps taken from official records. It names the 1c Webster and Clay, 2c Washington, 4c Lincoln, 5c Crant, 6c Garfield, Sc Sherman, lc Perry, 0c Perry, $2 Madison, $5 Marshall, and others with Franklin.
A fragment notes that some men persistently hunt for trivial things. The line hints at a broader trait of chasing elusive or impractical goals, suggesting relentless pursuit without clear value.
John L. Cross Sr died at his Fruitland home after months of illness. Born in Westchester County New York on December 13 1832 he moved to the county in 1864 and married Edna Vail in July 1876 leaving three children Charles Edna and Louise. Surviving children from a prior marriage include Mrs B Eustick Clarinda James John and Eugene Cross. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the Fruitland home.
These lines promote durable fabrics with fast-dyed guarantees. The copy touts high quality workmanship in cut and trimmings. It invites readers to retail suits from six to twelve dollars and mentions a new line of negligee shirts with appealing patterns.
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