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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
5
Boss John Deitmyer, an old employee, leads a 48 man crew starting work at the Milwaukee cut off crossing the C R I P track. The team will expand to about 80, with staged crews to lay rails, ties, and crossing planks.
The Iowa State Bankers association adopted resolutions condemning asset currency and the branch system of banking. The meeting in Des Moines included a lengthy discussion and a near unanimous stance against both proposals. Ex-Comptroller Charles G. Dawes spoke, and officers were elected for the year: President Homer A. Miller, Des Moines. Vice President L. F. Potter. Secretary J. M. Dinwiddle, Cedar Rapids. Treasurer Frank Y. Locke, Sibley.
A playful scene captures He-Blinks presenting an engagement ring with a comic pause and a surprised nod from She-No. The moment blends humor and romance as the couple signals acceptance in a lighthearted exchange.
A Muscatine sweep nets sixty four arrests for buying or selling on Sunday as clergy and merchants push a legal campaign to shut all open shops. The list names grocers tobacconists news dealers and others facing fines possibly remitted with a broad plan to curb Sunday commerce.
Samuel Thiel of near Columbus Junction appeared before Magistrate Finger on a drunkenness charge. Officer Goetsch testified to spotting him zigzagging toward an orphanage, then slumping on a Fifteenth and Grand porch to sober up while mixing drinks from improvised containers. The judge fined him a dollar and trimmings after he pled guilty.
Notice from this city states the supreme court affirms the derision of the lower court in probate case No. 2359 Jeff Chambliss vs J H Haas administrator. The case was heard July 15 1901.
Rains and storms crippled the strawberry crop this spring, leaving commission men frustrated over supply and quality. Chicago reports limited supply and only ordinary quality carloads to Muscatine, while Tennessee and Louisiana berries reach local markets. Local berries expected soon with improved quality. Prices hold at two quarts for 25 cents. new potatoes fall to 1.50 per bushel. bananas rise. other produce remains plentiful.
Mr C M Gould ticket agent for the B C R N railway has received authority from headquarters to institute special low fares for residents of Muscatine and vicinity. The measure aims to promote travel and commerce in the region.
The message urges readers to call on or write him for direction and guidance, implying that seeking his help will save time and effort in reaching any chosen destination.
A striking colored poster issued by the Lehigh Valley Railroad general passenger department depicts a train arriving at a station with a bride and groom in the foreground, just alighting after a pleasurable trip. Sent on receipt of 10 cents to cover mailing.
A man or woman may obtain a travel accident policy for one year at the price of $1.00. The policy is issued by Chas. H. Gobble, the general agent.
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