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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
5
Readable notice sells a 60 acre farm with buildings and crops, located 24 percent miles from town, with stock, machinery, and crop included and possession immediate. Also house and lot and multiple building lots offered at listed prices. See us at once.
The report foresees a cooler wave crossing the country around the Fourth of July, with cloud cover and possible showers on July 2 and 3. It highlights storm periods from July 9–11 and a central storm focus around July 18–23, followed by a warm, dry-to-rain transition into August, with Saturn's opposition influencing heat and storms.
Muscatine may be represented in the state golf meet to be held at Des Moines the last week of August. Local players Chas Jackson and Geo Reeder are expected to enter again, with several others planning to attend. The club house remains popular for members and guests as enthusiasm grows and a handicap event may be held on the Fourth.
West Liberty Iowa reports a wedding of Miss Rachel Mather to Prof. Bush at the bride’s home east of Springdale. Residents host and visit relatives from Canton to Muscatine while students attend Iowa City summer school. Community groups switch churches after a canceled service.
Death of F H Drake on Muscatine Island announced aged 85. Longtime Muscatine County settler born August 29 1817 in Orange County New York came to Iowa in 1846 and farmed fruit and grain. Survived by his wife with funeral held Wednesday morning.
Large audiences greet the new pastor as the congregation approves union with other churches for open air meetings. The BYPUA convention meets July 9 12 in Atlanta with fare rates. 10000 to 26000 attendees expected. Mrs Hogan’s death is mourned, and a first wedding of the new pastor, Louis Corry and Edith Davis, occurred last Tuesday. The next open air service is set for 6 p m next Sunday at the court house park with Rev Judson Kempton speaking.
A public discourse erupts as critics and enthusiasts clash over the latest fashion narrative. Voices from design houses and media personalities argue the trend’s relevance, while fans defend its cultural impact and accessibility across communities.
Local notes from Columbus Junction dated June 29 report residents visiting relatives in Chicago and Lincoln Nebraska, moving town business, and attending graduations. Events include nominations at the primary for representative treasurer sheriff supervisor coroner and plans to attend Chautauqua in Washington with Bryan as main attraction.
The notice from Captain H. Kern calls Company C members to attend a special business meeting after tonight's drill at the armory. Important matters will be discussed.
A concise observation notes that some individuals act humble while secretly seeking snubs, turning modest behavior into a paradox of social vanity and self-importance.
Orono Iowa June 29 news reports the death of J B Jeans after a brief illness last Tuesday June 25. He leaves a wife four children and multiple relatives including Arthur Cone Mrs Alta Protsiman West Liberty Mrs Laura Delong and Mrs Sadie Lane California. Funeral services were held at the Reformed church with burial at Cone cemetery as friends pay final respects. Upcoming Fourth of July celebration plans are under way at Cone’s Lake with church and Sunday school preparing events.
Promote Muscatine property as a fast path to ownership with small down payments. Encourages saving for a few hundred dollars to start while promising long payoff terms. Offers consultation and list viewing at G. M. Titus 118 Iowa Avenue, telephone 109.
Three sons F. H. Drake of Denver Colorado L. P. Drake of California and Theodore at home on the Island farm announce a funeral from the late residence on the Island at 20 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev J N Elliot of the First Presbyterian church will conduct the services.
M Lee and Miss Thena Waldrum of Sioux City drowned Sunday afternoon when their boat overturned in the Sioux River at Riverside Park in view of thousands. They were reportedly in the wake of the excursion steamer Lora.
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