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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

8

Record price for Shorthorn cattle at Sioux City sale

May 12 Sioux City Iowa price records set at a thoroughbred Shorthorn sale. Dalmeny Regina V a big red cow weighing about 1700 pounds sold for 1375 to Henry Weiss of Westphalia Kansas. May Queen opened at 1285 to John Rusmess of Lake City Iowa. Overall day average 333.17 with a low of 300.

Iowa Sioux City Dalmeny Regina Henry Weiss Westphalia Kan John Rusmess Lake City

Fire at Iowa Iron Works in Dubuque Kills Three Firemen

A massive blaze at the Iowa Iron Works foundry in Dubuque Friday evening destroyed the plant and its pattern depository. Three firemen died from collapsing walls, named Frank Ganahl, John Fitzpatrick, and Dan McPoland. one other worker was fatally hurt. The loss is around $25,000 insured.

Dubuque Iowa Iron Works Frank Ganahl Central Chemical Engine John Fitzpatrick Dan McPoland

Dubuque Steamer Returns to Service for 1902 Season

The steamer Dubuque arrived in Dubuque on its initial trip of the season from St Louis to St Paul after repairs at Eagle Point. The vessel carries freight and passengers with an eye toward July to September traffic and a weekly St Paul to St Louis schedule alongside the steamer Quincy joining service soon.

Dubuque St. Louis St. Paul Eagle Point Clinton Davenport Rock Island Quincy Eagle Point Ways Mississippi Diamond Jo Company Upper River

Iowa Central Rates for Multiple 1902 Conventions and Excursions

Travel rates are announced for numerous events including the National Education Association in Minneapolis July 7 to 11, the National Baptist anniversaries in St. Paul May 20 to 28, and various Colorado Utah and Pacific coast trips. Fares include one fare plus two dollars round trip with executive fees extending limits to late 1902, many routes to Portland Seattle Tacoma and Salt Lake City with sixty day return limits.

National Educational Association Minneapolis Minn National Baptist St. Paul Peoria Eldora Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake City Utah Des Moines Iowa National Convention Travelers’ Protective Association of America Portland Ore Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church Tacoma Wash Seattle Farmington Iowa Central Knights of Pythias San Francisco Cal Imperial Council Nobles of Marshalltown

Debt Free Church Hopes for New Pipe Organ

Congregational church members celebrate clearing a four thousand dollar mortgage that burdened the church this year. Gifts ranged from five hundred dollars to two dollars, with a notable memorial from Dr A B Robbins family. Ladies Aid and church leadership praised for fundraising successes.

Congregational Church H. D. Herr A. B. Robbins Ladies’ Aid Society

Narrow escape delays Letts sermon plan for Reverend Hancher

President Hancher of Iowa Wesleyan University narrowly escaped death when boarding the eastbound No. 6 train. He was dragged fifty feet before being thrown clear, suffering bruises and damaged apparel but no serious injuries. He rests at the hotel to recover, delaying Sunday engagements in Letts and Grandview.

Letts Hancher Iowa Wesleyan University of

Meeting of Iowa United Commercial Travelers in Council Bluffs

Local traveling men expect at least 500 visitors for the grand council of Iowa United Commercial Travelers of America in Council Bluffs on June 13 and 14. The event blends business with social outings, inviting all Iowa traveling men.

Council Bluffs Grand Council of Iowa United Commercial Travelers of America Grand Council Iowa Sioux City Mason City Sheldon Des Moines Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Davenport Keokuk

Lehigh Valley Publishes Artistic Colored Poster

A striking colored poster from the Lehigh Valley Railroad shows a train arriving at a station with a bride and groom in the foreground who have just alighted after a pleasant journey. Sent on receipt of 10 cents to cover mailing.

Lehigh Valley Railroad New York

Liniment Made From Laudanum Alcohol and Wormwood

A historic recipe combines equal parts laudanum, alcohol, and oil of wormwood to create a liniment claimed to aid bruises. The instructions describe mixing these components to apply externally for relief.

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