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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Heltin's Kidney Tablets as a cure for early Bright's Disease and kidney or bladder ailments. It notes formulation from a physician, availability in drug stores, warns against counterfeits, and lists Maiden Lane New York and Muscatine area retailers. It mentions other local notices and travel, with community updates on visitors and events.
Local readers condemn the tax ferrets for using star chamber style procedures to pursue delinquencies. Reports describe intimidating notices and upstairs questioning, alarming widows and small-property owners, with concerns over legality and potential abuses under the current system.
For Sale or Trade. We have a good house and 21% acres of ground in the suburbs for sale or owner will trade for inside property. Titus and Jackson.
Property listing notes 20 or 40 acres of choice land near the city with abundant water. Seller is S. T. Sinnett.
In Muscatine county land sales show varied prices with O. Carpenter buying 40 acres at 15 dollars per acre and John Spring taking 120 acres at 16 dollars per acre. A top tier farm secured by Mr. Allbee at 85 dollars an acre marks a peak. James Watts bought a short horn calf for 30 dollars from Wm. M Elroy, described as a bird of America. Coon Weikert is touted as the next big farmer after leasing a farm for the coming year.
Peter Aller and Adam Eis's holdings total at least 160 acres each under Jake Grimm. L Kretchmer praised for sorghum. Farmers bring cane from near Muscatine. Rev Maurer and wife return to Bridgewater Iowa after visits. Otton Bohnsack buying bulls at $2.75 per hundred pounds. Bert Shower and Dan Morris ride to Pearl City. George Alteneder hauling potatoes in Muscatine. F Brummer and Charlie Fridley visiting relatives in Ohio. Irwin brothers prepare crib for 1500 1600 bushels. Hartman and son Roy in Muscatine on business. McElroy sells hog cholera care. Stecher couple visit Kellogg Iowa. Gamber breaking riding branches. Teitsch building cistern for Eis.
An advertisement touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a handy remedy for diarrhea. It presents the product as nature’s cure and urges readers to keep it on hand for speedy relief.
All Republicans who voted for Fremont and who expect to vote for McKinley are asked to leave their names and addresses with the chairman of the Republican County Central committee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. J. W. McKee, Chairman Co. Cen. Com.
Rural veterans from the civil war era urged to join the Veterans Club parade on Dolliver Day November 12 1900. Enrollment at 122 East Second Street reported by A G Tyler invites those who support President Lincoln era treaties and the suppression of insurrection to participate and honor Philippine allies.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific offers $12 fares to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and $14 to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. J. V. Weidlein is the emigrant agent.
Burlington businessmen moved to recount one city ward to challenge the federal census showing a gain of about 600 people in ten years. School attendance and voting records point to a larger increase. Director Merriam cited a figure of 23 211 versus 22 565 in 1890. If ward results differ by 238 an official recount will be requested.
The piece defines advertising as a simple means to tell people where to find the right goods and services. It emphasizes that advertising does not alter the goods or store, but presents them truthfully and vividly as a form of salesmanship in absence of goods and customers.
A note lists meeting dates and speakers for campaign events in West Liberty and nearby towns. October 18 features Safe Young in West Liberty. Conesville hosts October 9 with W. L. Reach and Senator G. M. Titus. October 24 brings John Herriott to Conesville.
A Louisa County and Lake Township school notices schedule local speakers. Senator C A Carpenter visits Farport on Oct. 10 while A S Lawrence leads at Maccatine Oct. 12. Senator J P Dolliver and Capt J N W Rumple are listed for Oct. 12. A German speaker is planned for Lake Township McCloud School on Oct. 16.
Senator G M Titus and J L Giesler visit Schoolhouse No 4 on October 17 to discuss community matters and local concerns. The brief notes the participants and location without additional specifics.
Lake Township at Lucas School House on Oct 26 reports J. L. Giesler and John Kemble involved in a local event or meeting.
Muscatine ward clubs meet weekly at local halls with meeting nights listed. First Ward gatherings Monday, Second Ward Friday, Third Ward Thursday, Fourth Ward Monday at Stewart's Hall.
The B C R N Ry offers reduced excursion tickets for the annual meeting of Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly I C O F of Iowa in Keokuk Iowa from October 16 to 19. Agents of Cedar Rapids Route can provide rates and train times.
A compact reflection notes that poets may have a born talent while ordinary people start as babies who must mature through life. The line highlights a contrast between innate gift and gradual personal development.
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