Smallpox Nearly Gone From Muscatine Says Health Physician
City Health Physician Schmidt reports only five cases remain in Muscatine with the worst nearly recovered. He dismisses rumors of wider outbreaks, notes cases confined to Wittmer and Hopkins families, and urges calm as merchants prepare for spring trade.
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Journal
Schmidt
Wittmer
Sixth
Sycamore
Hopkins
East Hill
South Muscatine
Muscatine
Conesville
Muscatine Circulation Warns of Smallpox Quarantine Threat
A circulated warning from Wapello health officials claims 32 smallpox cases in Muscatine across ten families and threatens quarantine against Muscatine for 17 days plus penalties up to 100 dollars. Citizens are urged to vaccinate, aiming to curb perceived regional danger and calm local fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Iowa
Board of Health of
Board of
Clint L. Price
W. C. Morgan
H. Clerk
February Weather Report from 1900 Observes Cold and Warm Spans
The February 1900 record shows a high of 51F and a low of -7F with a mean of 19.64F. Over sixty years Februarys average 25.39F, with a high of 36.42F in 1882 and a low of 10.10F in 1875. Barometer ranged from 29.70 to 28.80 inches and precipitation totaled 25 inches. The piece cites long trend comparisons and notes on winter warmth claims.
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J. P. Walton
Neighborhood Party at Reed Home Near Shiloh
A February Tuesday evening gathering at the Reed country home near Shiloh attracted thirty two guests. Friends of George and Fred joined games and a lavish supper with buns pickles boiled tongue chicken cake coffee and fruit followed by candy hearts. Attendees included Dessa Hoffman Grace Corrier Charlotte Cole Anna Dolson Alicia Bloomer Margaret Stuart Olive Barnard Edna Corriel Jessie Ida Mabel Toyne Lola Dale Osee Lake Ollie Esmail Gertrude Cole Clyde Barnard Arthur Fraiser Edw Barnard Allan Stuart Will Cole Harry Shield Rob Toyne Hiram Bloomer Will Cashman Charley Myrers Glen Dale Jasper Denton Rube Denton Henry Brown and the Reeds themselves. One Who Was There.
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Mr. Reed
Shiloh
George
Fred
Dessa Hoffman
Grace Corrier
Charlotte Cole
Anna Dolson
Alicia Bloomer
Margaret Stuart
Olive Barnard
Edna Corriel
Jessie
Ida
Mabel Toyne
Lola Dale
Osee Lake
Ollie Esmail
Gertrude Cole
Clyde Barnard
Arthur Fraiser
Edw
Barnard
Allan Stuart
Will Cole
Harry Shield
Rob Toyne
Hiram Bloomer
Will Cashman
Charley Myrers
Glen Dale
Jasper
Rube Denton
Henry Brown
Chas. Reed
Mrs. Reed
School Election Notice for Muscatine City ISD Directors and Treasurer
The independent School District of Muscatine City announces an election to be held at City Hall on March 12 1900 from 1 to 6 pm to elect two directors for three years and a treasurer for two years. Voters may approve changes to secure cheaper better school books for the district’s interests.
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Muscatine City
Sec'v
Spring term begins March 12 for exam preparation
The notice promotes rapid exam readiness before the county superintendent. It claims 95 percent of pupils secure certificates and offers board at 2.50 to 3 dollars weekly and room rental at one dollar weekly. Address R. Leverich, Muscatine, Iowa.
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R. W. Leverich
Muscatine
Iowa
Stop and Think on Building Material Source
Close buyers seek best value for building materials at Dittmars & Ayers in West Liberty, aiming for quality and low price. The prompt highlights this supplier as a preferred local option.
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Dittmars & Ayers
West Liberty
Johns murder trial nears verdict as jury begins deliberations
The Johns murder trial reached the jury by 2:30 PM after closing arguments from defense attorney Warner and State attorney Hoffman. The judge delivered the charge and court adjourned for lunch, with witnesses and cross examinations shaping a tense, highly regarded session in the courthouse.
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Warner
Hoffman
Johns Faces Verdict In Courtroom Tense Trial
The article describes John s composure amid ongoing deliberations as the jury weighs his fate. It notes a morning breakdown when Warner spoke of his son s loyalty and highlights the defense argument about bullet and revolver calibers. The Journal previews a likely verdict timeline and provides a courtroom portrait of Johns.
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Johns
Mr. Warner
Journal
Boot
John
Night watchman recalls fatal shooting in West Liberty
A West Liberty night watchman recalls the events after a man named Boot was shot around 11 pm at a restaurant. He found Boot lying on the floor with Wiley standing over him fanning him and says a doctor was summoned. Guards protected the prisoner through the night.
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West Liberty
John
Boot
Wiley
Marshal Wiley
Ross Wiley
Johns
Bert
Trial chanted by witnesses in altercation case
The afternoon session filled with spectators as State opens. Coldren leads with that the defendant admits being in the restaurant during the fight and that Wiley was present. Fenner testifies Briggs started the trip home, then saw a fight between Boot and Wiley, heard a shot, and saw John move as men rose. The jury weighs Fenner’s credibility and whether witnesses were intoxicated as the case continues.
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John
Briggs
West Liberty
Wolfe
Coldren
Wiley
Fenner
Boot
Harry Wyant
Wyatt
Springdale
Five Mile Law Debate Marks State Senate Session
Des Moines report covers the Iowa Senate debating H F 132 to require outsiders to pay a ten dollar hunting license per county and fifty cents for a permit. Amendments fail to pass and the measure faces House concurrence amid border county tensions.
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Senate
Illnois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Illinois
Burlington
Court of Last Resort
United States Supreme Court
Missouri
Nebraska
Perrin
Chickasaw
Floyd
Floyd County
Howard County
Interior Counties
Iowa Academy of Science
Fair and Cold Wave Looms for Iowa in Weekend Forecast
Chicago reports a special forecast indicating fair conditions tonight and Saturday in Iowa with colder air spreading into the east and south tonight and a cold wave in the northeast region.
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Chicago
Iowa
Puerto Rico Aid Proposed Relief Fund Bill Passed
The President asked Congress to devote all customs revenues from Puerto Rico since its acquisition to Puerto Rico relief. About two million dollars are involved. A bill doing so passed the House by 143 to 119.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Puerto Rico
Ladysmith Gains Fresh Supply Wagons
General Buller reports 73 wagon loads of supplies entering Ladysmith with the first eleven wagons delivering hospital comforts and essential relief to the besieged town.
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London
Buller
War Office
Ladysmith
Bishop Mahlonn Gilbert Dies in Minnesota Diocese
A St. Paul dispatch reports the death of Rt. Rev. Mahlonn Gilbert bishop coadjutor of the Minnesota Episcopal Diocese. He passed away at his home this morning at four o'clock in Chicago.
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Rev. Gilbert
Minnesota
Chicago
Ill
St. Paul
Mahlonn Gilbert
Diocese of Minnesota
Miss Emma Ziher Finishes School Term in Montpelier
Miss Emma Ziher completed a six month term with a Washington birthday program. Nineteen pupils named for perfect attendance included Lillie Davis and Earl Hartman. Mrs. Della Morris left for Trenton Missouri. Dr. Barewald treated Mrs. Thomas Agar as she neared improvement. Local residents travel between Davenport Muscatine and Pleasant Prairie amid farm and wood hauling activity.
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Emma Ziher
Washington
Lillie Davis
Lottie Davis
Cresentia Lieh
Earl Hartman
Willie Umphress
Robbie Henderson
Harry McCully
Della Morris
Trenton
Missouri
Dr. Barewald
Buffalo
Thomas Agar
W. S. Henderson
W. Wagner
Tom Agar
M. Buckwalter
Davenport
Griggs Farm
Hannah Fridley
Pleasant Prairie
Thomas Agar, Sr
Mesdames Wonder
Pulse
Muscatine
Culture In Jewelry Are you keen enough to detect genuineness
Wor stall & Co. in West Liberty advertises cultured jewelry and assures customers they will not be deceived. The notice asks readers to visit their shop to test or view their offerings and trust in authenticity.
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Muscatine
Worstall & Co
West Liberty
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Leverich Naval School
John Case
L. L. Jakway
H. Fenner
Zenis W. Johns
Walter Boot
William Carney
Sportsmen
Des Moines
Senate Proceedings
Healey
House
Downie
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
Raymond Titus
I Gertrude
Titus
City of
Joseph McGarvanagh
Capitol
Porto Rico
Montpelier
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