Asbestos Roofing by George Bros Specialty
George Bros advertise asbestos roofing and promote cigarettes as the best for smoking. Bazaar offers Crokinole boards cheaper than any local store. Mr and Mrs Geo Holzhauer of Wilton visit the city for business. Mrs C M Marshall and Miss Mabel of Wilton shop and spend the day in the city. Mr and Mrs Henry Will travel to Lime City for a week or ten days of fishing and visiting at the Daut home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Holzhauer
Wilton
City
Henry Will
Lime City
Wm. Daut
Exclusive Paint Merchant Proudly Serves 20 Years
Ev Brandenburg proclaims a specialization in paints for two decades on the Avenue. He touts exclusive focus, best paints at fair prices, and a complete satisfaction guarantee as he preserves his customer base. He claims to be the city’s only exclusive paint man selling nothing but paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandenburg
New Carmine Imperial Leads In Up-to-Date Bicycles
The Imperial brand is highlighted for its cutting edge bicycles, with emphasis on staying ahead in design and features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Bazaar ads and school election notes appear in city pages
Local items advertise bargains at Scheetz and Weisse’s bakeries, clothing from Geo B Jackson, and a bazaar with cake sales May 14 18. City hall votes on the school house proposal Friday with polls 1 to 7 pm. Andrew Casper injures knee. marriage licenses issued. Grinnell state field meet previews. various residents travel to Davenport and Clinton.
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia testifies to rapid ankle sprain relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm after failing with other medicines He notes frost bites in his family also healed and recommends the liniment Sold by J J Havercamp and W C A Busch druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Cary
The
Guide
Washington
Chamberlain
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Power and Responsibility Quote by Maclaren
A quotation from Alexander Maclaren emphasizes that ability carries duty and responsibility to the utmost limit. It links power to accountability and ethical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Maclaren
Muscatine High School Graduation Set for June 7 at Grand Opera House
The Muscatine High School graduation will be held June 7 at the Grand Opera House with orchestra and choral selections. Judge E McClain of the Iowa Supreme Court will deliver the evening address, following class events and music. The class members include Ida Ashcraft to Sada Wier and Herman Schmidt Jr to Maynard L Thompson, with a June 18 alumni reception at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Grand Opera House
E. McClain
Supreme Court of Iowa
McClain
Herman Schmidt, Jr
Judge McClain
Gtaduatie
Ida Ashcraft
Mabel A. Bitzer
Lillian Churchill
Ada R. Cheroweth
Nellie V. Downer
Edna B. Elicker
Ethel M. Elicker
Elizabeth G. Knopp
Gretchenl. Legler
Grace E. Miller
Net
Woman's Relief Corps Industrial Meet At Mrs Barnard Home
The Industrial group of the Woman's Relief Corps held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Thomas Barnard's home 307 West Third Street with 40 to 50 ladies. The afternoon featured sewing, carpet rag work, musical numbers, recitations, and whistling solos. Guests from Wilton included Miss Anna Curtis Mrs Myrtle Marshall and daughter and Miss Mand Edge. Refreshments were served at 5 PM and attendees called it one of the most enjoyable meetings of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps Industrials
Thomas Barnard
West Third Street
Relief Corps Industrials
Woman's Relief Corps
Eva Archein
Esther Barnerd
Anna Curtis
Myrtle Marshall
Mand Edge
Wilton
Market Report from Chicago Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Today’s markets show cattle receipts at 9,500 with values roaming from 5.40 to 5.90 for beeves and 3.00 to 3.75 for stockers. Hogs receipts total 24,000 with prices 5.55 to 5.82 for lights and 5.75 to 5.90 for heavies. Sheep receipts reach 12,000 with sheep trading 3.50 to 4.75 and lambs 4.75 to 5.60.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Prices May 16 Wheat and Hog Futures
Chicago May 16 news notes opening and close prices for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Ribs with July and Sept contracts. Car lot receipts show Wheat 49 Corn 234 Oats 144. Tomorrow’s arrivals forecast Wheat 45 Corn 301 Oats 195.
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Chicago
Ev Brandenburg's mountain bur row dead in Muscatine
The well known burro from Ev Brandenburg died last week after a rough spell on a farm near the city. It was a familiar figure in Muscatine famed for its loud noises and was to be used in upcoming parades. The animal was sent by his mother from Pike's Peak Colorado.
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Brandenburg
Muscatine
Pike's Peak
Colorado
Schmidt Bros Spring Seat Posts Ride Like Rocking Chair
Schmidt Bros promotes a new spring seat post described as comfortable and smooth riding. The company markets the product as top quality for bicycles with emphasis on comfort and stability.
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Schmidt Bros
Dry Kindling Wood For Sale In Muscatine
Muscatine Sash and Door Company offers dry kindling wood for sale at 2.50 dollars per cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Sash and Door Company
Special election notice for Muscatine school district election
Notice to qualified voters of the Independent School District of Muscatine Iowa that a special meeting will be held at Muscatine city hall on May 17 191 for a school house tax to erect a permanent building on East Hill at an estimated cost of 13500. Polls open 1 p m close 7 p m by order of the board F Koeckeritz president A K Raff secretary
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Muscatine
Iowa
East Hill
F. Koeckeritz
A. K. Raff
Journal want column shines with Frank Bowman's find
A reader notes his carriage fender ad in the Journal was answered quickly. He praises the want column for its usefulness and mentions Bowman, a liveryman, who keeps spotting good deals and profits from timely notices.
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Frank Bowman
Want
Lusentine
Neversleep
New Orient on the Street and Track Leads Runners
A new Orient takes the spotlight in street races and track events. The phrase mile a minute Orient signals a rising speed and a fresh leader emerging in competitive events.
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Orients
Orient
Resolutions of Respect for John Fischer
At a May 13 1901 meeting of Excelsior Hose Company Muscatine Iowa the group adopted resolutions praising John Fischer as an efficient faithful fireman and valued citizen They offered sympathy to his widow and family and ordered a public publication of the notice and draping of company quarters in mourning for 30 days
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Excelsior Hose Company
John Fischer
City of Muscatine
Picnic to Geneva Island Honors Miss Mildred Horton
A society picnic last evening celebrated Miss Mildred Horton of Marshalltown visiting the city. Attending were Miss Elien King Miss Marie Rankin Miss Mary Jarooe Lysle Reppert Bert Dean and Benjamin Beach. Whitmore's steam launch Mignon was chartered departing at 4 30 pm from the harbor. A light lunch followed at 6 pm and the group returned by moonlight.
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Geneva Island
Mildred Horton
Marshalltown
Elien King
Marie Rankin
Mary Jarooe
Lysle Reppert
Bert Dean
Benjamin Beach
Whitmore
Mignon
School proposition vote opens at city hall Friday
Everyone can vote on the school proposition Friday regardless of sex. Polls will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. at city hall, giving all residents equal access to the ballot.
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City Hall
Modern Sanitary System Contract Offered for Homes
To contract for the latest open plumbing system meeting strict specifications, a builder offers strong facilities and skilled workmen with quality materials to complete houses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Journal
J. L. Giesser
J. H. Kaiser
L. Johnson
Casnier
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A Baird
H. W. Huttig
J. L. Giesier
C. A Mull
J. 8. Blackwell
East Second St
J. E. Kranz
Tel
George Bros
J. B. Mark
Scheetz ’S
Geo. B. Jackson
East Second Street
Grand Opera
Havana
Sumatra
Henry Butz
Weisse's
Chas. Howard
Andrew Casper
Mississippi Box Company
Richman
Lewis J. Dietrich
Elizabeth Steahr
Samuel Phillips
Armilda Royer
Ladies Aid of
Presbyterian Church
Young Ladies
Ficken Building
Chestnut and
Second Streets
Little
Tyler
Klein
King
Morgridge
Davenport
Iowa State Medical Society
Grinne
Grinnell
West Des Moines
East Des Moines
Journal Representative
Clinton
Ida Grady
Second and
Chestnut Streets
Zaar
Geo. B. Jack
Hirt & Griffith's
Music Shore
E. L. Kempner
East Fifth Street
Geo. B. Jackson's
Young Ladies’ Bazaar
Corner Chestnut and
Tim LeQuatte
Todd
Columbus Juncetion Safeguard
Thompson's Book Store
F.A. Neidig
East 2Nd St
R. A. Holmes
First Methodist Church
C. L. Stafford
Grand
Nellie Dow
Edward J. Rethalter
Gretchen Leg
Pearl Barnard
Jessie Collinge
Blanche Ewine
Mand Marshall
Edwin F. Gob
Bie
Hirt
Griffith
Wittich Bros
Muscatine, Iowa
Satis
Muscatine Heating & Plumbing Co
Hill Block
Marshall's
Kelley's Best
White Lilly
A. Welk
Mulberry St
Trocery Barmarket
Swan
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