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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
5
The grand jury completed a nine day term in which indictments were filed and inspections made at the county farm hospital and jail. They urged sanitary improvements at the insane hospital and jail and praised the superintendent and sheriff for their duties.
A Congregational Church discourse argues Christ’s all sided nature and the varied temperaments of believers. It urges recognizing emotional, ethical, intellectual, and dramatic churches as valid expressions of Christ’s work. The church should nurture learners rather than exhibit only perfect members.
Mrs. M. G. Swain writes praising the Journal for standing against the Muscatine street fair arguing it attracts gamblers pickpockets and lewd women. She advocates keeping vice off public streets and urges merchants and the public to oppose future fairs while acknowledging some worthwhile shows without the accompanying vice.
The Republicans of Muscatine township meet at City Hall on Wednesday October 3 1900 at 730 p m to nominate two Justices of the Peace two Constables one Assessor one Clerk one Trustee and transact other business. Representation basis follows last county convention. First ward Republicans caucus at Excelsior hose house Monday October 1 1900 at 8 p m to elect 16 delegates for the township convention.
Republicans of Second ward are called to meet in caucus at City Hall Monday evening October 1900 to elect 19 delegates to the township convention at City Hall Wednesday October 3 1900 Per order Committeeman Republicans of Third ward are called to meet at Rescue Hose House Monday evening October 1900 at 8 pm to elect 22 delegates to the township convention at City Hall Wednesday October 3 1900.
Republicans of Fourth ward meet at Relief host house on Monday evening Oct 1 1900 at 8 pm to elect 18 delegates for the Republican township convention to be held Oct 3 1900.
A group led by G. A. ao W. B. Barkalow Nesper and Jno. J. Theo. Keuchman promise refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. If a 50 cent bottle fails to cure cough or cold the money is returned, and a 25 cent bottle is offered with money back if not satisfactory.
H J Toher Co brokers with H E McKay manager report Chicago market activity. Hog receipts around 40 000 with prices 5 10 to 5 50 per cwt, cattle 26 000 down about 10 cents, sheep 19 000 steady. Anticipated arrivals for tomorrow include wheat 875 cars, corn 700, oats 38, hogs 20 000. Liverpool wheat and corn trade at 14d lower.
Muscatine Iowa price listing shows grain and flour values with corn at 33 to 35 cents, oats at 20 cents, wheat 65 cents, and rye 40 cents. Livestock includes hogs at 5 dollars, cattle 3.25 to 3.75, calves 4 to 5, and lambs 3 to 4 dollars per pound. fruits and vegetables feature peaches 50 cents per peck and lemons 24 to 40 cents per dozen.
Advertisement notes a cold remedy called Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tab Lets with no cure and no pay required. Agent J. J. Havercamp is listed as sole agent and the price is 25 cents.
240 acre farm in Goshen township with fine five room house large barn good weir and windmill. 32 acre farm a mile from West Liberty with fine five room house good barn and outbuildings. Five 80 acre farm near Downey Iowa with fair improvements. Willing to show farms and solicit correspondence.
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