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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
5
Wednesday's Daily lists numerous small items from Kecklerville and Wilton including home improvements and business visits. Notables: marriage license for Fowler and Godfrey. Thompson's Book Store pitches pictures and reframing. J. B. Jarvis of Fruitland on business. party weathered by illness and hospital news. city council inspection tour begins. many residents traveling or moving.
A note asks if you have art needed this spring and points to Halstead for details on the painting request and its timing.
The Rockford Register editorial complains labor scarcity blocks beet sugar expansion in the corn belt. It notes higher farm wages, few farm girls willing to work outdoors, and the mismatch between a lone farmer’s duties and available help.
Notice announces proposals for building a frame schoolhouse for District No 6 Goshen township Muscatine county Iowa. Bids accepted until 1 pm May 19 1900 at county superintendent office. Plans available for viewing at officer and at W C Morgan home. President W C Morgan dated April 21 1900.
The Congregational church shows the highest ratio of theological students to membership, with 12.2 students per 10,000 members, indicating a strong emphasis on religious education within its community.
The Sunday school convention at St. John's Chapel reports stronger attendance and active discussion. Miss Mary Barnes delivered a practical address on the Home Department, with Robert Bennett and Rev. L. B. Hix among speakers. Committees were named for nominations and resolutions and next location set. Iowa leads in Sunday school work with sixty five paid workers, urging systematic organization and a decisive spiritual transformation.
E B Stephenson of Cedar Rapids urged every man to find a place God can use him, stressing systematic giving and church support. He noted 500000 children in schools last year versus 12000000 uncalled for, and urged a robust, sacrificial tithe and the hiring of a missionary to organize local schools in surrounding territory. The session praised by many, with reports from Muscatine and nearby areas, and forthcoming address by Rev W H Blanche.
Afternoon reports show over fifty dollars in the treasury. St Johns Chapel hosts next convention seven miles northwest. Officers elected include A J Neidig president and E L Hoag first vice president. Delegates to the state convention named. Resolutions urge house to house visitation and expanded home department work.
A series of brief domestic items from Cedar Bethel and Letts describe residents quitting school, planting and plowing activities, visits to and from neighbors, and social events. Names include Waltman, Lee, Littrell, George, Wagner, Johnston, Lupton, Knott, and others with mentions of church, music lessons, and a Friday stroll.
In Muscatine last evening Kid Noble of Kansas City defeated Harry Shephard of Washington in a ten round bout? The feature was the fifth exhibition by the Muscatine Athletic club with preliminaries Fisher over Nelson and Brenner versus Daly ending in a draw. Noble seized control late and knocked Shephard out after a grueling game effort.
John A. Linder of Humeston Iowa endorses Beggs Hair Renewer for hair loss and scalp diseases. The ad claims guaranteed restoration of natural growth and color and lists druggists as sellers.
In Dubuque Iowa the thirty eighth annual meeting of the Iowa State Dental society opened with delegates from across the state. The three day session began with Dr. Peterson delivering the welcome address and President Baker giving the annual address.
The Cedar Valley community reports a quarter meeting and communion at the M E church next Sunday with all denominations invited. Farmers face a rushed period from the backward spring as oats look well and corn planting is near. Mrs Charles Staley is ill, Grandma Drake walks with crutches, and Mrs M G Swain with Miss Lola Rock attend the county Sunday school convention in the city.
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