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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
4
For the coming term, Polk County district court lists nearly five hundred cases on docket. The schedule reflects broad civil and criminal matters awaiting adjudication as the term opens.
James Martin employed by J. H. Selden in the Scott house on Iowa avenue found a silver-dollar sized coin in the cellar. The piece bears the Loyal National League insignia with a pledge to unconditional loyalty to the government and national unity. An old soldier notes the league aimed to counter the Knights of the Golden Circle.
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock Miss Laura E Downey and Frank B Connor were married at the United Brethren parsonage. Rev W S Beatty performed the ceremony. The couple, Muscatine youngsters, will reside in South Muscatine.
A letter from Company C of the Fifty fourth regiment details harsh meals at the St Louis exposition. Soldiers report boiled meat bread and coffee served cold with slow meals and mismanaged mess halls. Roosevelt visit noted, amid cold weather and crowded grounds.
Farmers prep soil for early corn planting as Moscow enjoys a busy spell with residents in town for various matters. Notable items include a fire company formation, a serious leg injury on the Gatton farm, a Bancroft piano purchase, a coming wedding, and Mrs. Wilhelme’s discharge from Mercy hospital.
Advertises for a young salesman ages 25 to 30 with strong push and energy. Previous experience not essential if applicant shows drive. References and bond required. Good chance for advancement for the right man. Call this evening. D. F. Mehan.
The article argues that only ancient gold diggings in the Zambesi area reach the magnitude of Ophir ascribed to David and Solomon. It notes that David’s temple treasure of 3 000 talents of Ophir gold would be worth about 80 million dollars.
The Journal carries an Egg-O-See ad aimed at school children in Muscatine. The pure flaked wheat food sells for 10 cents per package and includes inside instructions detailing how to win a five dollar prize through drawings. Children are urged to ask grocers for Egg-O-See.
A local con artist scammed numerous Council Bluffs shopkeepers out of small sums. The suspect targeted small cash transactions, leaving victims with minimal losses but widespread Brow. Police urge vigilance and citizen tips.
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