Hotels Prosper Through Early 1901 Holiday Season Demand
The Journal reports strong hotel business from January through May 15, 1901, with Grand Hotel near 4,000 registered and Commercial Hotel at nearly 6,000. Projections suggest the year could be among the most prosperous for hotelmen, as business travelers and local commerce drive high occupancy and steady income.
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Journal
Grand Hotel
John G. Dermody
J. B. Ruffner
Man
Ruffner
Journal Man
F. F. Scott
Scott House
Chicago professor claims never kissed a woman at 37
The report cites Algie F Crook of Chicago stating he has never hugged or kissed a girl or woman in his life. The piece mocks Crook and Chicago’s reputation for crooks and prevaricators while noting a promised financial incentive elsewhere for a baffling claim.
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Chicago University
Algie
Algie F. Crook
Chicago
Muscatine
Fine men's suits offered at bargain prices
A local retailer announces plans to sell about a hundred men’s suits after a new judgment. Prices range from 10 to 14 dollars with emphasis on three large lots of elegant suits, promising ample choice for many buyers next week.
Local Inns Describe Busy Season In Muscatine
Scott House owner notes an average of about 15 000 guests yearly while calling this the dullest period as patrons come from surrounding towns and farms. Kemble House reports strong activity in recent months with many days full and some turned away for lack of room.
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Scott
Kemble House
Grand Trunk inaugurates vestibule train July schedule to Buffalo
The Grand Trunk Railway System will on June 2 inaugurate a modern vestibule train leaving Chicago at 11 30 a m. via Detroit Mt Clemens Port Huron Niagara Falls to Buffalo arriving 6 15 a m and New York 4 93 p m. Timetables and rates available from City Passenger and Ticket agent 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Detroit
Mt. Clemens
Port Huron
Niagara Falls
New York
Clark Street
Medical Association Ends Sessions In Davenport
The State Medical Association closed its meetings yesterday with a river ride and a banquet at the Masonic temple. Officers elected include President J R Guthrie of Dubuque, S Bailey of Mr Ayr as First Vice President, J H Kulp of Davenport as Second Vice President, W L Treynor of Council Bluffs as Secretary, E L Stevens of Des Moines as Assistant Secretary, and T L Skinner of Cedar Rapids as Treasurer with trustees C F Wahrer of Fort Madison and D M Wick of Cedar Falls.
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Davenport
State Medical Association
Masonic Temple
J. R. Guthrie
Dubuque
S. Bailey
E. L. Stevens
Des Moines
T. L. Skinner
Cedar Rapids
Trustees
New Men
C. F. Wahrer
Fort Madison
D. M. Wick
Cedar Falls
Saturday Buyers Ad Guide Highlights Local Merchants
Advertisements in today’s Journal urge readers to study the classifieds for smart shopping. The page lists clothe rs stores cigar shops florists groceries hardware paint wallpaper insurance real estate and more from S. L. Cohn The Oriental Wideo Kranz Hinkel & Flannery and others inviting trade.
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Today’s Journal
Journal
S. & L. Cohn
the Oriental
Wideo
Kranz
Hinkel & Flannery
Brandenburg
H. H. Arnold
Henry Butz’ Fair
Mackey’s Model Clothing Co
B. A. Metz
Wilmering & Co
Market roundup shows little change in prices
The Journal notes markets remained steady with minor fluctuations. Onions stay strong as oats advance, with prices around 25 to 26 cents and the oatmeal mill paying 25 cents.
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Wall Street
Journal
Muscatine Markets Prices for Corn and Farm Commodities
Market prices listed for corn 40 to 43 cents, oats 23 to 25 cents, rye 40 cents, barley 40 cents, wheat 55 to 60 cents. Hay Timothy 11 to 12 dollars, bottom hay 1 to 5 dollars, baled hay 12 to 13 dollars. Hides five cents, potatoes 40 cents per bushel, apples 1.10 to 1.50 per bushel. Eggs fresh 10 cents, butter 14 to 20 cents, creamery butter 17 cents, ward 9 to 10 cents. Hogs 5.25 to 5.30, cattle 3.00 to 3.50, calves 3.50 to 4.00, sheep five dollars per head, lambs 3 to 4 cents per pound. Young chickens alive 6 cents, dressed 8 cents, old chickens alive 5 cents, dressed 7 cents.
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Illinois
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