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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1902

Page

7

Waters of Life sale and local notices in Muscatine

Ishams California Waters of Life offered by McBrides and Cope. Kemble's advertises bargains in real estate and insurance at 116 Iowa Avenue. Various local residents travel, study, and attend events in Davenport and Iowa City including state university attendance. Church ladies host all day sewing and a dinner, with broad community participation.

Mabel Hoffman Muscatine State University Iowa City Wm. Hoffman West Fourth Street Presbyterian Church

Lehigh Valley Route Offers Fast Through Trains

Lehigh Valley Railroad runs superb vestibule trains between Chicago and New York or Philadelphia with through service and no change. Passengers may stop over at Niagara Falls for extended visits.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Chicago New York Philadelphia Niagara Falls

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertised

A historical advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It describes internal dosing, blood and mucous surface action, and a hundred dollar pledge for cures plus testimonials and circulars.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Chenry & v Lall

Need of a New Band Stand in Muscatine This Summer

As spring nears Muscatine residents discuss summer band concerts in Court Square. Prof Pauchet plans to organize a band and raise about 350 dollars next week for expenses. A new band stand is favored, said to be affordable, with two or three bands seeking the privilege to play in public grounds.

Muscatine Court Square Pauchet Paudhet

Simeon Howe's Suit Over River Land Reaches Court

In Kansas City a suit over forty acres south of the Missouri river valued at $200,000 ends with S K Howe winning a district court verdict against Armour Packing and the Chicago Great Western railway. The land, once an island, became mainland and adjacent to Armour property. The Supreme Court remanded for proper original proceedings.

Muscatine Simeon K. Howe H. S. Howe J. E. Howe Kansas City Missouri River Kan S. K. Howe Armour Packing Company Chicago Great Western Railway Company Howe Armour Plant Chicago Great Western District Court Supreme Court

Five Dollars a Box The Price Cut No Figure With Him

Letters praise Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for quick relief and cure of stomach and digestion problems. Endorsers include A Ellms and Chas. F. Buzzell Assistant Postmaster South Sudbury Mass and Mrs Jas Barton of Toronto. Advert says tablets cost five dollars a box though a 50 cent box suffices for many, with broad physician and patient acceptance.

Stuart Sudbury Mass Jas. Barton Toronto Canada

City would improve court square with a neat band stand

Citizens attend concerts in the court square which is a large, driveable space well situated for access from all city parts. It would be greatly beautified by a neat and attractive band stand adding appeal to the public gathering area.

Court Square

Tenth Annual Iowa Federation of Labor Convention Planned

The Iowa Federation of Labor schedules its tenth annual convention in Cedar Rapids May 14 for three days. It includes more than 400 local unions with about 30 000 members across 50 crafts. Delegation rules assign three at large delegates to state bodies and one per 100 members for locals. Charter fees are 3 dollars for state and central bodies and 1 dollar for locals.

Iowa Federation of Labor Cedar Rapids Iowa

After the Money: Dispute Over Found Gold Sparks Legal Battle

Ed J Velatt and George Koehler filed information against Phil Fahey after he found gold on Koehler’s lot Tuesday. Fahey was arrested, bond posted, and Justice Eversmeyer set 2 PM Saturday for his appearance. Velatt claims the finder worked for him while Koehler says he owns the property and the dirt, not the gold, and disputes escalate to potential legal costs.

Ed. J. Velatt George Koehler Phil Fahey Koehler Warner Fahey Justice Eversmeyer Velatt

Helen Blair to Visit Muscatine Ahead of Season

Captain Blair announces the Helen Blair will be inspected in Muscatine on Saturday evening. The vessel, rebuilt and equipped, will be inspected by the government before returning to Davenport for the season’s first trip on Monday. Inspection invites local citizens to tour the boat.

Muscatine W. G. Black W. A. Blair Helen Blair Davenport

Carpenter Meeting Planned at 215 Iowa Avenue

Arrangements set to hold a meeting Friday night at the Saturday Mail office, 215 Iowa Avenue. Official notice states there will be no change and no meeting Sunday. Organizer confirms the schedule.

Iowa Avenue

School Board Postpones Trip and Bond Vote Plan

The School Board postponed a planned trip to East Hill and Keckerville to inspect funding for new school buildings due to weather concerns. A board member said no spending decisions should be made until money is secured, with a special bond election of 25000 dollars being prepared, then expenditure steps to follow.

East Hill Kecklerville

Moot trial at State university aids young lawyers

A practice moot trial has run for several days before Judge Deemer at the State university. Harold Asthalter of Muscatine is among the jurymen. Attorneys include Mather Bannister McLaren Converse Media and Delavan. The case proves worthwhile practice for aspiring young lawyers.

Muscatine State University

Mason City Great Northern hires Muscatine assistant engineer

James A. Ryan, previously assistant city engineer of Muscatine, accepts the post of assistant engineer on construction for the Mason City and Fort Dodge division of the Chicago Great Northern railway. The line from Fort Dodge to Council Bluffs is under construction and Ryan will earn a good salary while receiving congratulations from friends.

James A. Ryan Muscatine Mason City Fort Dodge Chicago Great Northern Railway Council Bluffs Ryan

Coffee Philosophy Warns Against Coffee Danger

The piece warns that coffee is a dangerous false friend that gradually harms health. It argues that health and nerve steadiness come from abstaining, citing many who suffer from coffee and praising Postum Food Coffee as a safe, miraculous alternative.

Eyes Examined Free of Charge by Dr Pentzer

Dr. Pentzer, an eyesight specialist, offers free eye examinations. Located at 217 FR Second Street, the service advertises complimentary assessments to determine vision needs.

Dr. Pentzer FR. Second Street

Foster News Highlights From Foster Illinois

Mrs. J. H. Foster plans to return from Iowa City late this week after visiting daughter Mrs. Frank Brogan. Rev. C. L. Flanders to preach at the Baptist church Sunday both morning and evening. Sophia Anderson attends Prof. Leverich’s normal school. Joe Watson went to Rock Island Monday to return tax books. Pine Bluff people plan roof papering and painting for their church. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hayes and son dined with Isaac Foster. James Hayes Jr. and children visited Ed Feltman.

Foster Ill J. H. Foster Iowa City Frank Brogan C. L. Flanders Baptist Church Sophia Anderson Prof. Leverich Joe Watson Rock Islan Wm. Workman Wm. Kistler Buffalo Prairie Pine Bluff Don Hayes Isaac Foster Jas. Hayes, Jr Ed. Feltman

All About Spirit and Okoboji Lakes Booklet Described

Descriptive booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in Iowa along the Burlington Northern line. Free on application from Jno G Farmer AGP TA BCRN Ry Cedar Rapids IA. Includes Minnesota and Iowa game laws. Notes boarding houses hotels cottages for rent.

Okoroji Lakes Iowa Burlington Cedar Rapids Minnesota Jno G. Farmer A.G.P T.A C. R N. R.y

A. G. Tyler Opens Real Estate Office in Richmand Rich

A. G. Tyler plans to open a real estate office on April 1 at 118 West Second Street in rooms of Richmand Rich man building.

A. G. Tyler West Second Street Richmand Richman

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