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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
5
To the patrons of the public schools, R W Leverich offers summer sessions for struggling students with personalized help in arithmetic and other subjects and options to take algebra or physics for high school entrants. Tuition is six dollars and any textbooks are acceptable.
Investment prospecting promotes southern lands as undervalued with first class market and shipping facilities, mild climate, and substantial profits. Readers may request a free set of Circulars Nos 1 to 10 about Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana lands near the Illinois Central railroad for homeseekers and investors.
Rumor today outlines a proposed route involving Davenport and Suburban street areas in Muscatine. Officials have not confirmed details but residents await official guidance and potential impact assessments.
League organizers plan a Des Moines October 12 to 14 state gathering with national speakers, including Howard H. Russell, Bak er, and Wm. G. Hubbard. G. R. Malone coordinates program, rail rates, and publicity as thousands of temperance supporters converge.
Prof. Macbride of the University of Iowa delivered an illustrated talk to a large Muscatine audience on trees and city planting. He urged high schools to acquire stereopticons and slides, explained tree rings and fall vs spring wood, and shared Iowa spots and humorous asides to engage listeners.
Fire at the Hampe brothers double house near Mulberry Street on Seventh Street caused several hundred dollars in damage. Culmer on the east side and Mrs. Cole and her daughter on the west side were affected as flames spread to the rear kitchen and under the roof. Firefighters chopped a hole to reach the blaze, and Hampe said losses are insured and repairs will restore the tenement.
The funeral for the late Mary Anna Schuemacher was held at 9 this morning from St Marys church with Rev Father J I Greiser officiating. Father Grieser praised her kindness as floral tributes were placed on the casket before interment at St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers were Wm Oberhaus Henry J Fuller Chas Fuller Jos W Fuller Stephen J Fuller and Joseph H Fuller, all relatives.
Alfred R. Johnson, formerly of Janesville Wisconsin, dies shortly after learning of his brother-in-law Major James B. Pond of Jersey City death. Johnson organized for the Kansas City Typographical union and was active in labor union work.
Chicago freight handlers strike after two men are discharged. Half the workers refuse to follow the call. Superintendent Barrett says the ousted workers will not be reinstated and positions will be filled. Freight handlers president Curran vows further action across the Alton system.
A former court stenographer recounts mental collapse eight years ago and recovery after using Grape-Nuts brain food. She credits gradual, regular use for returning to health, saying the product strengthened her nerves and aided performance in two murder cases.
New York reports John D. Rockefeller now dominates the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. Founder John C. Osgood resigned after years of steering the firm. J. H. McCormick, Rockefeller rep, named chairman as Gould interests align with Rockefeller power.
Miss Ida Barber daughter of Mr. and Mrs M C Barber and niece of Mrs McKinley and Luther Day, married in Canton Ohio. Luther Day the second son of Supreme Court Justice and Mrs William R Day attended as a guest as several hundred relatives and guests witnessed the ceremony.
In the Southern District of Iowa Eastern Division a discharge petition filed by William D. Ament is set for July 6 1903. Creditors and interested parties must oppose in writing by then and file grounds within ten days at Muscatine Iowa office of J W Eells Referee in Bankruptcy.
The brick and tile men of the state mobilize to pressure clay production as a labor dispute rises, signaling potential disruption in supply chains and prompting industry leaders to seek negotiation with manufacturers.
Johnson county veterans will hold their annual reunion at Iowa City on August 6. The event gathers local veterans groups and former service members for commemoration and social time.
Governor Cummins will speak at an old soldiers reunion in Spirit Lake scheduled for tomorrow. The event brings veterans together to honor service and share memories.
The one year old son of Mrs. Chas. Mayne of Nevada has disappeared prompting a search by local authorities and family members.
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