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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
5
Muscatine prepares for its annual Firemens Parade with independent companies leading and a long route through the streets. Volunteers gather carts to be decorated with evergreens and flowers while factories close for the event.
Rockford mayor sent 350 circulars to cities nationwide and tabulated 243 replies. The report lists population, contract length, lamp counts, candle power, annual hours, coal price, and per lamp costs. Rockford claims it is the cheapest lighted city by contract with its own pole line and a five year plus renewal plan.
J E Dugan and Miss Marie A Pauly formerly of Muscatine were united in marriage Tuesday morning at St Marys church Davenport in a small ceremony attended by relatives. They then went to 1319 West Seventh street for a wedding breakfast and received gifts including a marble clock from J F Boep ple Co. Muscatine friends offer congratulations.
A special feature tomorrow by the Mechanics' Band will include a man and woman drum major pair leading the firemen parade. The woman drum major is described as a new addition to Muscatine and the team is praised as excellent in their field. Watch for the Mechanics.
Word arrives of a bouncing baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Merrill of Kansas City. The event brings joy to Conductor Shafnit of Wilton who may now be called grandpa.
The Y M C A field meet in Muscatine drew 70 entries across events led by the 100 yard dash and 440 yard run. Competitors include Hain, Riemcke, Thompson, Edson, Bennison, Hill, and Loose, with prizes such as medals, a water bottle, a candle stick, and a bicycle watch chain announced by organizers.
The River Forecast predicts Mississippi water will fall between Dubuque and Muscatine through Thursday morning May 23 1901. Barge activity continues as dock crews unload sand and shells for city contractors. Multiple vessels including the Dubuque The Young and the Young carry passengers to Davenport St Paul and Davenport bound trips.
A farmer named Roberts arrived in town with a hay load last evening around six. His wagon axle complained as a blaze began and blue smoke rose, forcing him to unhitched his team. The wagon and hay burned to the ground in the resulting fire.
The Mississippi Box Company relocates its office to the factory grounds on the east end of town. An old 12 by 14 unit is moved to the Oak and Front intersection for temporary shelter until a 14 by 20 building is ready. Plans include brick Oak street wall with a stone foundation and modern improvements throughout.
The W C T U met in the Y M C A rooms with Mrs Robertson presiding. They will hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month, and a program is planned for the next gathering.
Market listings show corn at 40 to 43 cents, oats at 23 to 25, wheat 55 to 60, and hay around 11 to 13 dollars. Livestock prices include hogs 5.25 to 5.30, cattle 3.00 to 3.50, calves 4.50 to 5.00, and chickens ranging from 5 to 12 cents live or dressed. Local retail items list flour, sugar, coffee, butter, eggs, potatoes, and produce with varied pricing.
Men and women of good address urged to apply for traveling and local agent roles with guaranteed $900 yearly salary plus commissions. Easy advancement with an old established house offering new lines. Write to Stafford Press at 23 Church St New Haven Conn for a pleasant permanent position and liberal income.
A lively fire on West Third Street destroyed a wagon and hay, sparking a blaze that raged as firefighters fought to save nearby structures. The incident, reported in the Davenport Times on the 21st, left only the steel tires of wheels and axles afterward.
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