Chicago Markets. March 24 1900 Dry goods and more prices
Special dispatch from Chicago markets lists prices from J Toher & Co. dry onions 30c per peck, lemons 21 30c per dozen, fancy Messina lemons box 5.00 6.00, bananas 1.25 2.00 per bunch, nails and barb wire rates, hams 10 11c, lard 1 3e, dried beef 20 30c, lumber finishing boards 23 37, flooring 17 40, siding 14 27, beaded ceilings 20 40, joists 26 40, boards 10 25, fencing 14 22, shingles 1.25 4, lath 4 5, posts 10 38c.
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Omaha
Kansas
Northwestern
Duluth
Minneapolis
Liverpool
Muscatine Markets Report Prices March 23 Muscatine Iowa
Market notes for Muscatine Iowa dated March 23 list prices for wood lime cement coal and grain with strong and weak segments. Hogs calves cattle lambs and poultry prices shown alongside dairy eggs cheese and miscellaneous items like honey sugar wax hides and leather. Fruit and vegetables include lettuce radishes tomatoes celery and potatoes with market conditions described as weak or unsteady.
Moscow School Board Chooses Directors and Plans Spring Term
The Moscow school board reappointed C A Zeisig as president and elected C A Zeisig Chas Henderson for three years and G Lincoln for one year as directors. The spring term starts April 2 with Professor J L Ballinger as teacher and two teachers planned for the coming year. Also noted are local events of ice movement on the Cedag river, a railroad crossing repair, a wood splitting injury, and small community updates.
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Messrs
C. A. Zeisig
Chas. Henderson
G. Lincoln
J. L. Ballinger
Moscow
Cedag
Clyde Plater
Charles Miller
Herman Wiese
Willie Wahl
Paton
Iowa
J. A. Hahn
Real Estate For Sale and Exchange Listings
Real estate ads offer 80 acres near Annondale California for exchange for Muscatine city property or nearby farm land. Listings include houses with 7 to 10 rooms on Eighth Street near Mulberry and various lots on East Sixth West streets Monroe Oak Cedar Fifth Woodlawn Park Place Lucas Grove Road East Hill and Newell Street. Prices range from 650 to 3300 with multiple 6 7 and 8 room homes plus farms and lands. call or write for full particulars.
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Annondale
Cal
Muscatine City
Eighth Street
Mulberry
East Sixth Street
West Sixth Street
West Seventh Street
West Eighth Street
West Fourth Street
West Third Street
Newell Street
Lucas Grove Road
East Hill
Park Place
Monroe Street
New House
Oak Street
Woodlawn
Cedar Street
Fifth Street
City
Arnold and Weidlein Firm at 106 West Second Street
The listing notes the Arnold and Weidlein firm located at 106 West Second Street in Muscatine Iowa with no further details.
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West Second Street
Muscatine, la
Society Receives Two Hundred Ladies at Mahin Reception
A large afternoon reception by Mrs. John Mahin and daughter Miss Florence entertained about two hundred ladies from 2 to 6 oclock. Guests circulated through parlor and sitting rooms and were served refreshments in the library and dining room with music by Pauletis orchestra. The event also noted Miss Mahins engagement to Mr. J Warren Alford of New York and a summer wedding in the city.
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John Mahin
Florence
D. V. Jackson
Irving B. Richman
C. A. Jarvis
Fiblen Cohn
Jeff Hutchinson
Laura Musser
Jennie Sawyer
P. M Musser
Samuel Cohn
C. L. Stafford
J. L. MacColm
Aura Sawyer
Paudiet
Guarantee offer for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
The undersigned promise to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle will be refunded if not satisfactory. Endorsers include G. A. Reinicke, W. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., Jno. J. Havercamp, and J. Theo. Keuchmann.
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Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
Lively Senate Debate on Loan Association Bill in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a tense session as the Iowa Senate resumes with sharp exchanges over the loan association measure and the 51st reimbursement bill. Speakers deliver pointed remarks amid ongoing legislative turmoil.
Debates Over Building and Loan Associations and Iowa Regiments
The Senate clash featured Senator Crossley backing stockholders amid a war of words with supporters of associations. Amendments tangled the building and loan bill while a House vote to pay transportation for the 51st Iowa Infantry faced defeat after lengthy amendments. Soldiers’ pledges versus bank commitments dominated discussion, with future action on other regiments postponed.
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Crossley
Madison
Montgomery
Mullan
Ball
51St Iowa Regiment
San Francisco
Des Moines
49Th Regiment
Lowa
General Assembly
Trelor
Academy of Science meeting announced for March 26
Members of the Academy of Science will meet in the High School building next Monday evening at 7 20. Mr Wm Bowser will read a paper and the trust question will be discussed. All are invited.
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Academy of Science
Wm. Bowser
Ladies of the Maccabees Host Surprise Party
The Ladies of the Maccabees surprised Lady Commander Mrs. W. D. Hine at her home with about thirty five members attending. The evening featured guessing games and refreshments as the guests departed near the early hours.
Board of Health Meeting Adopts Nuisance Abatement
The City Recorder reports the March 23 1900 Board of Health meeting chaired by Mayor Barney Schmidt. One family of three released from quarantine. one case to pest house. no new cases. all patients doing well. Nuisance in South Muscatine alley and private grounds ordered abated within five days and health regulations enforced. Adjourned to next Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
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Board of Health
City Recorder's
City Board of Health
Barney Schmidt
Richards
Schott
J. J. Ryan
Christ Hetzel
Bert. C. Benham
F. E. Schmidt
South Muscatine
Salvation Army Sunday Services Open To All
Salvation Army invites the public to attend Sunday services including a Holiness meeting at 10 20 a m and a Christian Plain meeting at 3 00 p m The evening subject is Biter Bitten or Caught in His Own Trap All welcome to come and participate.
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Salvation Army
No Cure for Cold With No Pay
A short classified item touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold tablets with no cure and no pay. The ad notes a 25 cent price and lists J. J. Havercamp as the sole agent. The writer then asks why furnaces clinker on the coldest days.
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J. J. Havercamp
Grape-Nuts Endorsed As Superior Nourishment Claim
The advertisement asserts Grape-Nuts provides more absorbable nourishment per pound than meat or bread. It cites H. G. Carpenter of Kansas City who gained ten pounds after three packages. The copy touts health benefits, balanced nutrition, and broad approval, noting production by Postum Cereal Co. and availability at grocers.
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H. G. Carpenter
Oak St
Kansas City
Pure Food
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Senate committee debates building and loan bill on interest limit
A Senate special order discussion centers on a bill to amend chapter 13 and repeal part of the Twenty seventh General Assembly acts. Senator Healy faces opposition from Cheshire Junkin and Balter as the measure to cap interest at 8 percent is challenged amid threats to strike the enacting clause. The debate references past Iowa home finance via building and loan associations and cites attorney general opinions on the matter.
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Senate Committee On
Balter
Cheshire
Titus
Healy
Iowa
Junkin
Iowa Railroad Assessment Sets Statewide Rail Tax
Des Moines March 24 The State executive council fixed Iowa railroad assessments at about 46 million dollars with 600 miles of new road valued at 2500 dollars per mile. Rock Island tax cut 252 thousand dollars and Chicago Burlington Quincy 250 thousand. Northwestern up 100 thousand. Treasurer Herriott quit the meeting claiming the governor secretary and state auditor had agreed on the figures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Executive Council
Rock Island
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Northwestern
Herriott
Hebard and Miss Franklin Marry in Neola Home
News confirms the marriage of Eugene W. Hebard formerly of this city and Miss Bessie Franklin of Neola Iowa. The ceremony was at noon at the bride’s mother Mrs Mary Franklin’s home in Neola with only close relatives present. Hebard is known in railroad circles in Muscatine and works for the Rock Island Railroad at Neola. They will reside at Neola after March 30.
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Eugene W. Hebard
Bessie Franklin
Neola
Iowa
Mary Franklin
Hebard
Muscatine
Rock Island Road
Hine Bros City Hat Store Ad Promises Low Prices
An advertisement touts spring robins and apparel including hats shirts pants and overalls. It claims salt bundled with robins and promises goods at lower prices than any other shop in the city.
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Hine Bros. City Hat Store
How Hopper Was Sidetracked at Stein's Hall
Jule Walters stars as Happy Christopher Hopper in the new comedy drama How Hopper Was Sidetrack ed at Stein's Hall on Tuesday March 27. Louise Llewellyn features as Priscilla with her performance of Elizabeth's Prayer from Tannhäuser. Prices appeal to all audiences.
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Jule Walters
Hopper
Stein's Hall
Christopher Hopper
Louise Llewellyn
Priscilla
Singer from Bigger Town Aims for Wider Fame
A singer needs roots in a larger town to gain wider recognition. The idea emphasizes that city size influences exposure and opportunities for emerging artists seeking to break through.
Funeral Home Intrusions Stir Community Remorse
Residents report many unfamiliar individuals entering homes during funeral events, sparking concern about privacy and security. The issue highlights fear of opportunistic visitors exploiting grieving families and calls for heightened precautions.
Ottie Snyder Livery and Dress Goods Ad Seeks Fashion Note
Exquisite imported fabrics and superior tailoring promise near perfection in attire. Livery for all occasions and refined dress goods highlight a notice for cleaning and repair services with emphasis on fashion stamp and correct styling.
Jas H Cosgrove Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor Ad
Jas H Cosgrove promotes himself as an up-to-date merchant tailor located at 1190 FP 24 St Lo Stair offering tailoring services for garments and alterations in the local area.
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Jas. H. Cosgrove
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Chicago, Il
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Graham
Ie & Too
Senate
Tion Bill
Brethren Conference
S. F. No
Cuticura
W. W
J. E. Myers
Munroe City
Ind
Giticura
PoTter Drug and Cuem. Corpr
Sole Props
Boston
Iowa Railroad Assessment
Hebard Frankliin
Beechants
Talon
Dews
Ottie Snyder
Lo Stair
Sarnard’s Model Laundry
Iowave
E. P. Day’s
Second Street
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