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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1901

Page

7

Morning travel notes and upcoming events cited in Want column

Dr. Tillie rode as a passenger to Letts this morning. Thompson's Book Store will showcase famous Copley Prints tomorrow. Fred Miller departed on the Western this morning. J. W. Weidlein traveled to Columbus Junction on business. A. J. Boney of Buffalo Prairie was a passenger to West Liberty this morning.

Dr. Tillie Letts Copley Thompson's Book Store J. W. Weidlein Columbus Junction A. J. Boney Buffalo Prairie West Liberty Effa Hart J. H. Collins John A. Hoopes Barckley Bros J. W. Rankin Des Moines Muscatine The Maccabee Lodge A. J. Whitney Davenport Wm. Rowe Sophia Dallas Chicago

Local residents shop, travel, and trade in Muscatine city

Blooming ton visitors include KE A Alterberg and H W Goddard from Fruitland join Letts and Davenport travelers. Ed Anson buys Grand View lots to build. Sousa band concert and anniversary sales at Titus Jackson and Thompson's Book Store highlight a busy week as locals ferry by Firefly and M N S routes.

Ed. Anson Grand View Avenue Titus & Jackson

Adoption Ceremony for Five Candidates by Redmen

The Redmen announce work in adoption degrees for five candidates with all in good standing required to attend. After initiation there will be a smoker and general good time per order, Sachem.

Penny picture days extended at Townsend's New Studio

Due to high participation the studio extends special penny picture days through the week. Students and children are urged to come in the morning to avoid the afternoon rush at Townsend's New Studio near Grand Opera House, at the Street Car Switch. 30 pictures for 26 cents in 6 positions.

Townsend Grand Opera House

Six Room House With Full Lot For Quick Sale

Compact property listing notes a good six room house on a full lot with a reliable furnace priced at 1800 dollars. States must be sold at once and invites immediate contact for a bargain.

Titus & Jackson

Button Cutters Wanted for Temporary Work

Steady employment offered to experienced cutters. Need 25 cutters in the next 10 days. Apply at Keithsburg Pearl Button Co. Keithsburg, Til.

Keithsburg Pearl Button Co Keithsburg Til

Ev Brandenburg Paint Man Ad Promises Cheap Yet Best Paint

A vintage ad touts Ev Brandenburg as the Paint Man offering paint that is inexpensive yet high quality. It claims a good paint looks and wears best and keeps a house ready for repainting at low cost.

R U GOING WEST THIS SEASON Ticket sale begins weekly

The Rock Island announces weekly Tuesday sales of second class one way tickets to Washington and California coast and intermediate points from Feb 12 to Apr 30 1901. Rates listed include 25.40 and 29.00 with tickets on sale each Tuesday at the passenger depot, Agent M Gould.

Rock Island Washington California

Noted Heroes Fall in Silent Aftermath

The text reflects on heroism tied to death in battle with references to Dewey and Hobson. Samp son and others are described as tumbling from favor, suggesting a fall from glory following a costly act or outcome. The fragment hints at consequences for reputed bravery and public memory.

Dewey Hobson Sampson

Man insists on proving truthfulness of his remarks

A proverb states that when a man insists on proving the truth of his words, one should let him do so. This maxim highlights urges to reveal evidence and demonstrate honesty through action rather than argument.

Bachelor Counters Widow Over Verdant Weeds Claim

A local bachelor asserts the weeds worn by a young widow carry no green value, challenging her claim of gardens and greenery in the area. The dispute centers on landscaping and property appearance as they navigate community norms.

Ingenious Toy Showed by W A Shellabarger at Scott House

Blooming ton inventor W A Shellabarger unveiled a unique toy at the Scott House. A soldier and a chinaman figure move with an automatic spring, the soldier raising a gun while the chinaman somersaults when touched. He plans large scale manufacture, predicting strong demand from children.

W. A. Shellabarger Bloomington Scott House

Excursion Rates Offered by Iowa Central Railway

Go to California on the Iowa Central railway's excursions every Tuesday until April 30, 1901 at lower rates than ever before. Tickets sold to Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and British Columbia at unheard of low rates. For full particulars call Iowa Central ticket agents or write Geo S Rarty G P T A Marshalltown IA.

Iowa Central Railway Washington Idaho Montana Oregon British Columbia Iowa Central Geo. S. Ratty Marshalltown

Hatchet Habit May Draw Husbands to the Club

Wives are warned that adopting the hatchet habit could push husbands toward club life, suggesting a social shift as men seek outlet and camaraderie away from home. The note emphasizes domestic tensions and changes in leisure pursuits affecting marriages.

Mrs Venner Hosts Unshine Club at 220 East Second

Mrs Fred Venner entertained the unshine club at her home in the afternoon. Quilting provided activity and refreshments were served in two courses.

Fred Venner Theunshine Club East Second

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