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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
2
Addison Hopson of Fruitland and many others visited Muscatine on business and to socialize. Residents discuss slush ice on the river, snow shoveling across towns, weddings, funerals, and travel, with arrivals from Davenport Chicago Minneapolis and Des Moines.
A new steering balloon gains attention for its simple propulsion by a small double petroleum motor and coal gas filling, promising quick gas filling and safer air travel. The text likens the invention to Hos trebter's Stomach Bitters, touting it as a reliable tonic and cure for various ailments.
A woman comforts a baby by pinning and repairing each tear while her husband becomes stuck in a difficult predicament.
The valued policy insurance bill passed the Iowa Senate 32 to 13 on Tuesday, signaling a likely House approval and final enactment. The measure ties the insured value to the policy face in total loss by fire, a reform Iowa has debated for years, with Ohio cited as an early adopter.
Northwestern mail clerks report a pouch tossed to the roof of a mail car during a Woodbine incident as trains 1 and 2 failed to stop there. The pouch lay undisturbed on top of the car after reaching Chicago, leading to a mistaken “lost pouch” report.
In Memory of Jesse Briggs. Our father has gone from the sad earth and left us to mourn. Our Saviour has called him home to rest where sorrow is no more. We will welcome him at last. How sad it was to see him go our father we loved so dear. Oh Savior may meet when we shall part no more. Kind Jesus though our hearts are sad we’ll look to thee in prayer and in thy love and mercy help us the cross to bear. Teach us to bow in meekness and say Thy will be done.
For all sores ulcers wounds burns and skin diseases Begges' German Salve is advertised as a guaranteed remedy. C H Lidell of Nevada Missouri says it gave immediate relief from piles and effected a permanent cure. All druggists.
A 16 year old boy named George Schley ran away from Nugent near Ollie after claiming his father forced him to work harle brush and barred schooling. He rode the blind baggage to Washington and was stopped there while en route to Columbus Junction. He spoke well and hopes to become a lawyer, but agreed to return home the next morning after considering advice.
Icy branches along Second and Third streets created a glistening arch this morning, making the slopes resemble crystal palaces. Sparse crowd reports heavy frost and shimmering effects near local homes.
J M Kemble of the Internal Revenue in Burlington district urges banks and businesses using stamped checks to obtain imprints through their local collector. The circular explains buyers gain convenient redemption records and faster adjustments, with notes on costs and benefits to the district and government credit. Doctors predict surgery for a patient, and local notices mention a new baby girl and illnesses in the community.
East Buffalo Illinois doctor Ernest Marston and family plan a multi city journey departing Thursday the 29th through Reynolds Illinois Rock Island and Billings Montana arriving Monday morning April 2. Also notes the marriage of Ed Hartman and Mattie Elliott at Aledo with best wishes from friends. The column reports illness among the local sick.
In West Liberty Rev. I B Schreckengast of Washington officiated at the marriage of Luke McGuire and Gertie Isier at the groom’s parents home north of town near Cedar county. Snow shovel era noted as prominent amid poor weather. Luse Baxter reception drew many despite bad conditions. Mrs. L G Murphy heads to Keokuk Thursday for a week or more. Maurice Whitacre returns from Anita trip. John A Jelly suffers another heart episode Wednesday.
In Concord the weather slowed news while notes record church preaching, illnesses improving, and social calls. The town held a quiet Monday election naming Gustine as mayor and J F Fulmer, L Kern, J E Hesser, B A Kirchner, Frank Hummel as town officials.
Theron Thompson revealed Weed Park mounds were platted twenty years ago and sent to the Smithsonian Institute, which published them. The final view by Thompson and scholars is that the elevations are largely natural formations, with few excavated finds supporting mound builder material.
Mrs. Geo Fisch visited her Muscatine relatives and Mrs. Oron over Sunday. The school began with Miss Ida Light as teacher. Rain and snow again. Miss Bessie McCleary seen on the streets last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Martin called on friends Friday. Edna Leach returned from Melpine. Blanchard family visited briefly. Geo Schmidt Jr and Mike Hunn shipped hogs to Montpelier Tuesday. Dr. Smith called on Jimmie Hubbard who is ill. Drs. Dean and Little visited Geo.
Tell City Indiana widow Mrs Wa burga Bauer aged 75 dies after long illness and morphine influence. Post mortem reveals ossified arteries and unusual organ placement. Cedar Rapids notes cover papers on nature study ethics and on degeneracy and pauperism. Indianapolis gag line recalls a grocery debt anecdote.
Schmidt Sr. appeared yesterday in low spirits. D. Fowler and his daughter Lelia returned from Reynolds Illinois after a short visit. Mrs. Jess Franklin went to Wilton yesterday due to her sister's serious illness.
A group including H Drumm H Hesser and E S Stromer camped along the river for a duck hunting trip but duck numbers were scarce. Paul Kretschmar and Ed Fix also hunted with no ducks bagged. James Metz is adding a store addition built by Parish of Montpelier.
Insurance Commissioner Stevens issues a permanent license to Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore to do business in Michigan. A prior temporary license followed a revoked status after a dispute over examination of the banking end of the firm’s operations. The White disappearance case and a separate bond suit remain unaffected.
A letter to Dr Hartman from Mrs Lizzie M Brewer extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrhal ailments and grip and la grippe. She claims rapid full relief, notes good results for female weakness, and urges readers to study the accompanying book. The letter is accompanied by other testimonials praising Peruna’s efficacy.
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