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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
8
Fire damages Blanchard smoke house leaving bacon stock intact. Fine sugar cured bacon priced at 12 to 14 cents per pound, with a bulk rate of 11 cents per pound for purchases of ten pounds or more.
The East Hill school furnace contract bids are disclosed with five proposals from local firms and Cedar Rapids, including Economic Furnace of Cedar Rapids. The board discussed furnace versus steam heat, while bidders allege the process violated law due to no advertised bid invitation.
Nearly a thousand people seized cheap excursion rates to ride the steamer J. S. to Davenport for the carnival. The morning carried the steam calliope’s music as crowds gathered on the levee, some rushing to buy tickets while others watched from shore. The boat soon hove anchor and departed for Davenport.
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Gus Rhulin defeats Tom Sharkey in London at the National Sporting club over a 10 000 dollar purse. Rhulin weighed 200 pounds to Sharkey's 172. Rhulin dominates from the start with superior reach. Sharkey hits the floor six times in the eleventh round and his seconds throw in the sponge signaling stoppage.
Proposals for erecting a school house in Moscow township Muscatine County will be received by C Mar tens one half mile west of Wilton where plans and specifications may be seen until six o clock p m July 25 1902. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to refer any and all bids. Dated June 25 1992 Geo J Lang Sec
A playful reminiscence features a steam engine personifying a whistle with a cheeky line. The quirky exchange captures a moment of whimsy in a historical rural setting.
Akers and Jenks discuss a lingering quarrel with both sides stating lawyers have arranged a settlement on their respective farms.
Veterans recount General William S. Harney seizing a wagon train near Blue River Kansas then using 400 cavalry and two mountain guns to trap and rout a Sioux attack. Eyewitnesses estimate 100 to 400 Native deaths while the incident sparked calls for a court martial and a later inquiry.
Market dispatch from Chicago notes wheat corn oats and pork futures with mixed closes. Live cattle hogs and sheep receipts listed alongside prices and primary receipts by commodity and region.
John Sebastian G P A of the Rock Island Line offers free literature on Colorado including Under the Turquoise Sky and Camping in Colorado. It promises hotel and boarding house details and cheap summer rates by the Rock Island. Send a postal to request information and literature.
Two large black bears, kept in Cedar River Park for years, were shipped to Cedar Rapids to be placed in a park. Park officials supervised loading. the bears damaged the wooden crate and incidentally tore the attendant’s trousers during transport. Each bear weighs about 1900 pounds and they are described as cross.
The note cites 12 percent per pound or 11 cents per pound as options in a price schedule. No further context is available in the readable text.
Weary Willie brags he worked a full day in thirty minutes citing six pies a pan of doughnuts and four jars of preserves as proof. Frayed Fagin demands explanation while a judge remarks on the claim.
A reflective note urges critics to acknowledge their own flaws alongside judging others. It emphasizes self-awareness and fairness in evaluating art.
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