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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1902

Page

5

Des Moines Seeks State High School Meet Hosting Privilege

The article outlines plans for spring athletics at Muscatine High School with previews of track and baseball captains George Reinicke and Will Appel. It notes teachers traveling to Washington for Southeastern Iowa Association meetings and a one week vacation for students, while Des Moines vies to host the state high school meet permanently in a college town.

Drake University Hyde Park College Des Moines Washington Southeastern Iowa Association Fair School Ma’ams Muscatine Grinnell Athletic Association of George Reinicke Appel Iowa City

Second Street Improvements Spark Active Spring Renovations

East Second Street residents and property owners drive upgrades this spring. Fred Giesler renovates a store front with a new glass facade and a bow window. Levi Eckel’s building undergoes stair removal, floor raising, cellar work, and interior changes. Huttig Manufacturing raises warehouse roof and height. Box Company expands by grading and filling land to enlarge lumber yard space.

East Second Street Fred Giesler J. R. Nisley Levi Eckel Huttig Manufacturing Company Box Company

Davenport Republicans Expand Arsenal Golf Links

Work has begun to extend the arsenal links to regulation size with nine new holes, bringing total holes to eighteen. The original 2,800 yard course will be doubled in length and ready by August first.

Davenport Arsenal

Salvation Army holds special meeting at Walnut street quarters

A Salvation Army special meeting is planned for tonight at the Walnut street quarters with Rev. Broom from Illinois City slated to speak. All are welcome to attend.

Salvation Army Walnut Street Rev. Broom Illinois City

Kemble Discusses Reappointment to Revenue Post

Burlington Hawkeye reports on Kemble's reappointment as revenue collector. The official confirms bond details and aims to maintain high standards, noting a four year continuation. Colleagues and friends praise his record and public service.

Kemble Burlington Hawkeye The Hawkeye Congress Muscatine

Meeting To Be Held By Wood Workers In Muscatine

A mass meeting for bench hands machine hands box makers sawyers and all wood working factory employees in Muscatine and vicinity is set for Tuesday April 1 at 8 p m at city hall. Speakers include C F Ceilley general organizer Amalgamated Wood Workers and A F of L and Carl Evans district organizer A F of L. Attendees urged to attend. last night a WoodWorkers meeting featured Ceilley and Evans.

Muscatine and Chas. F. Ceilley St. Louis Amalgamated Wood Workers International Union American Federation of Labor Carl 8 S. Evans A. F. of L Wood Workers’ Union C. F. Ceilley Carl Evans

River River Forecast Sees Mississippi Rise Near La Claire

The river forecast ending 8 o'clock Saturday, March 29, 1902, predicts the Mississippi River will continue to rise slowly today between La Claire and the city, then begin to fall by tomorrow. Local observations indicate gradual higher stages and ongoing river movement.

LaClaire

Guarantee on Green's Syrup of Tar Refund Offer

The undersigned guarantee refunds on a 60 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Nesper & Co. J J Havercamp G A Riemcke W B Barkalow J T Keuchmar.

Nesper & Co J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow J.T. Keuchmar

Easter Egg Shortage Strains Local Grocers

Easter approaches and eggs remain scarce with laboring suppliers unable to meet orders. Prices rise slightly to two dozen for 25 cents as wholesalers struggle to stock morning orders. Hog market stays strong at 6 dollars per 100, while other markets stay steady with more vegetables and light grain receipts.

Commission Chicago Kansas City

Grain and Produce Prices in Market Listings

The market reports price ranges across grain, livestock, and groceries. Grain items include corn 65 68c, wheat 61 70c, oats 43c, rye 5c, timothy hay 12 14 dollars, and various hay prices. Live stock lists hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, and turkeys with per unit or per cwt values, while retail items cover flour, meal, bran, shorts, sugar, coffee, and butter with specific price quotes.

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