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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
7
Alarm spreads as lumbermen face grave state of affairs with mills in the north forced to close. The disruption threatens local industry and economic stability, prompting officials to seek urgent remedies. The scene indicates broader impact on jobs and supply chains.
A long list of city happenings covers residents and visitors from Miss Callie Hill in the city to Dr A J Oliver visiting Ruthven Iowa. A lake trout caught on the Mississippi is shown at Koehler's market while the Golf club plans a formal open and a new timetable arrives on the Iowa Central.
A famed clairvoyant and healer advertises that she reads futures without questions. She performs at Hare's Block near Hine Bro's on West Second Street, promising to reveal what you came for before you speak.
Notice to William Callahan that the east 10 feet of lot 1 block 125 in Muscatine Iowa was sold for delinquent taxes on December 7 1896 to Thomas Brown. The holder of the Certificate of Purchase warns that redemption must be made within ninety days from service or a treasurer's deed will be issued.
State of Iowa Muscatine county notifies H A Worley that West Third of Lot 3 Block 108 City of Muscatine was sold at public tax sale for delinquent taxes to Thomas Brown on December 2 15895 and that redemption ends in ninety days unless paid. holder of certificate of purchase will issue Treasurer's Deed.
Dr Elizabeth Harlan formerly at 319 West Seacreet moves her Osteopathic Infirmary to 212 Linn Street for more convenient quarters. Osteopathy is presented as advanced drugless cure. Free consultation offered to ladies and children only. graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo.
James O Toole offers horse shoeing and repair services at the old stand 3/6 In Ave. He guarantees satisfaction and invites customers to try his work. Includes tax and immediate service at O Toole's Shop 306 Iowa Ave.
The Journal offers same day ad changes if copy is in office by 9 a m. It is sold daily at R A Holmes E E Davidson and C W Hodges news stands. All customers can be supplied.
REB. F. Andrews of Newton Kansas endorses Beggs' Blood Purifier as a standard spring medicine in his family for twenty years claiming it permanently cures skin and blood disorders. The product is available at J. J. Havercamp's.
Real estate ad offering 80 acres near Annondale California for exchange for Muscatine city property or nearby farm land. Many city lots and houses listed with 6 to 10 rooms on East and West streets including Mulberry area. Also 1500 to 2500 price range with multiple half lot and full lot parcels in Muscatine. Arnold Weidlein Muscatine Ia.
Many mills south of Minneapolis are cutting logs bought at season start but will soon be forced to suspend operations as supplies dwindle. The note reflects an industrial pause affecting regional timber processing and employment.
The Public Library loan exhibit in the Hawkcore building on Third street remains open through Decoration Day. The display includes relics from various eras such as a gold dollar linked to West Liberty’s farm, a Mayflower teapot and teacup, a 200 year old cowbell, a pistol cap from Santa Anna, and war implements from John Brown’s Harpers Ferry era. Also shown are a Muscatine Journal from June 14 1851 and a New York Herald account of Lincoln’s assassination on April 14 1865.
Teaching at Clarence, Mrs. Martha Moore of Cedar Rapids mingles with old friends since Friday. Mrs. W. M. Lambing returned from Kansas City last Thursday. Mrs. M. A. Galvin came back from Davenport on Saturday.
Hugh Roddan of California visited old friends in Lettsville last Thursday. Libbie Williams of Chicago arrived with her father Edwin Williams. John Weaver hosted granddaughter and family over Sunday, returning today on the Firefly. Clem Mitchell’s family from Muscatine visited over Sunday. Bart Garrett’s house is being repainted by Howard Shearer the artist. Lee Derby of Washington county met Oz Harrison this week. The time-lock at the bank is demoralized and under expert inspection. Corn plowing will be the chief farm task soon. Mr Rorick drove to Wilton to see his parents Sunday.
An 19th century style medical ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to treat catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It claims physician prescription origin and lists Toledo Ohio as the company location with druggist sales and free testimonials.
An Iowa City user, Prof. W. Berry Hill, credits Mull's Pioneer Stomach Trouble Cure with restoring health and hope, stating it made life worth living and transformed him quickly.
A woman describes the idea that a man cannot take care of his baby as a joke. She comments on gender roles and parental responsibility in a social discussion. The remark raises questions about fairness and expectations in parenting.
Coneville residents recount a weekend at Cone lake with Mabel Brookhart Hattie Dewitt E Meeker and others from Letts Muscatine and Columbus Junction. County farmers faced rain delays but mill work continues with difficulty hiring labor amid prosperity.
An advert extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a timely medicine to purify and enrich the blood, toning the body for a full year of health. It claims the remedy strengthens the system and aids in constipation relief via Hood's Pills.
Chicago May 29 Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy will meet in a six round middleweight bout tonight. Ryan is in peak shape and promises a hard fight for the title while McCoy, the reigning champ, may be over weight by fifteen and a half pounds. Bets favor McCoy finishing Ryan before six rounds.
Lawrenceville Va May 29 Rev J E Riddick shot Dr W H Temple at his residence near White Plains and Temple died a week later Riddick a prominent Methodist preacher faces murder in the first degree trial Temple a leading physician of White Plains was the victim
An advertisement touts Beggs' Blood Purifier as a life saving spring remedy claiming over ten thousand lives lost in the African war and that the product could save many by preventing impure blood. Endorsed by Fred Ackerman of Moberly Missouri and placed at J. J. Havercamp's.
A cigarette era advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure priced at 25 cents. The short copy urges readers to stop coughing immediately with the remedy.
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