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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
5
B J Toher & Co brokers report from the Chicago markets with H E McKay managing the Muscatine office and contact details by post office and telephone as of March 1 1900.
Muscatine Iowa on February 28 lists prices for wood lime coal and grain products. Wood at 4.00 to 4.50 per unit pine wood 2.25. hard coal 8.00 soft coal 4.00. Flour 1.05 per 48 lb sack spring 1.05 winter 1.00. Mill stuffs and corn meal priced for family use. wheat 0.50 to 0.60 per bushel. corn 0.30 to 0.32 per pound shipper price. oats 0.20 to 0.21 paid to shippers. Livestock and poultry prices include hogs 4.00 to 4.50, sheep 3.50 to 4.00, calves 1.5, cattle 3.00 to 3.50, chickens and eggs with assorted prices. Furniture and building supplies also listed with nails lumber and siding prices. Market described as weak.
Arm strong hurries to the Honolulu pier to learn Mrs Garrison's departure with Mrs Stockman aboard the China. The scene on the departure deck shows farewells, roses, and a parting gift that leaves Arm strong stunned and defeated. Amy Lawrence’s calm presence contrasts with his shock.
The new spring carpet and rug stock at B. E. Lilly’s in Muscatine offers large quantity and variety with high artistic merit and durability, claimed to be unmatched in the area.
An advertisement promotes Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold tablets with no cure and no pay offer. Price 25 cents. Sole agent listed as J. J. Havercamp.
River remains nearly still and cooler than last year though warmer weather then raised water. Ice bridges solid with pedestrians using them. crossings by teams limited. New lighthouse supervisor A R Harris takes helm in St Louis, aboard Lily. Ice in the upper river thick, possible river hazards as breakup nears mid March. New Mattie to be raised. Captain Geo Winans vessel nearing completion for April 15 launch.
A sunlit portrait of health proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia and a tonic that strengthens nerves and invigorates the whole system, turning gloom into brightness and cheer.
Hood's Pills claim to cure constipation as a non irritant cathartic sold by all druggists. The ad emphasizes gentle relief and availability in pharmacies.
First Class Pullman sleepers between Chicago and San Francisco via Denver and Salt Lake City begin Feb 25. Depart Chicago 10:00 p m daily, Des Moines 8:35 a m, Omaha 1:30 p m. Scenic daylight crossing of Rockies and Sierra Nevada. Cars include Broad Vestibuled Sleepers, Dining Car Service, Buffet Library Cars. Direct connections to Southern California. Visit agent for berths or address John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
An old advertisement promotes Mull's Lightning Pain Killer as a universal remedy for pleurisy diphtheria croup colds winter cholera and various pains. It stresses absolute purity and lists a price of 25 cents and availability at all druggists.
Funeral services for Mrs. Brenner were held at 2 30 p m on February 23 with English and German rites led by Rev R L Bruce and Rev Mr Bollinger. Honorary pallbearers were six of her sons and five daughters followed by a large floral tribute from many groups. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery.
Timothy Carroll aged thirty nine died after a six day bout of pneumonia in Muscatine. Born in Ireland and raised in Wisconsin, he moved to Muscatine in 1880 and worked in general service. He married Clara Wilhelm ten years after arriving. they leave four children. Funeral at 711 West Fourth Street with Rev G M D Slocum delivering the service titled The Certainty of Death.
Yesterday marked Ash Wednesday signaling the start of Lenten devotion and denial. Episcopal church held 10:30 am and 7 pm services with daily 4 pm services, except Fridays at 7 pm. Holy week adds 7 pm services and 10:30 am services each day. Episcopal and Catholic congregations follow similar practices.
The Journal notes its ten cent line ads boost local readership and circulation. It states subscribers value the column for merit, not for cheapness or promotional schemes, and the reader base represents a distinct class seeking reliable local notices.
Notice from H. G. Willits, R. F. M. No. 1, urging road overseers to ensure routes remain passable so mail carriers can reach households. Read The Journal for news.
An adjourned annual meeting of South Muscatine Lumber Company stockholders in Muscatine Iowa on February 180 amended the Articles to set the annual meeting on the first Monday in February each year instead of January. The president is authorized to sign and publish the instrument and the secretary to attest under the corporate seal.
In the United States District Court southern district of Iowa eastern division the case Hetzler Brothers partners John D Hetzler James K Hetzler and Lewis A Hetzler are in bankruptcy On the fifteenth day of March 1900 the court fixes March 1 1900 as the deadline for creditors or interested parties to oppose discharge and file written appearances or grounds of opposition at the Muscatine Iowa office Reflects John Ro Williams referee in bankruptcy terms and dates
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