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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1900
Page
8
Congressman Robert G. Cousins will address Muscatine county Republicans at Stelin's hall Tuesday evening October 16. The speaker, ranked second to Dolliver as an orator, is billed as a great opportunity to hear him.
The column lists multiple everyday visits and travel by residents and visitors. It notes shopping at Scheetz's Bargain Store and promotions for Beach's World soap and Ross' Pancake Flour. Several individuals such as Miss Stella Richard and Mrs. Ef. A. Egger are mentioned with destinations like What Cheer and Marengo, reflecting a bustling midwestern community scene.
The retailer proclaims an unprecedentedly large stock of books across all kinds in this city with shelves full to overflowing showcasing the latest and best titles.
About 1666 Journals were left at homes in Muscatine City Saturday evening and 1653 were delivered Friday. A prominent Journal advertiser says Saturday was one of his biggest days in years and credits the newspaper ads with the surge.
Rev Parvin passes through en route to Davenport for the Presbyter ian Synod of Iowa meeting tonight. Rumple odds five to four in national elections with McKinley favored at five to three. A new style five dollar silver certificate debuts in 1899 series with a plain back. Prizes offered by District Deputy Ellis to deputies who bring in memberships before Jan 1 1901. River gauge at nine feet six inches up five inches in 24 hours. Mrs Sarah Greely wins a steel range from Bond’s hardware in a lucky number drawing. Rock Island Railway directors’ palace-car train visits city on inspection before heading to Chicago. Miss Jennie Burke visits Atalissa then returns home.
Readiness for Hon. Cousins address at Stein's Hall builds anticipation with a large crowd expected from Republicans and Democrats. The list of county speakers promises representation and engaging debates on current campaign issues. Debs to speak Thursday at Stein's Hall draws noted Social Democrats crowds. Vollmer to perform two horse riding Saturday night, attracting supporters and critics alike.
E Woodruff of Median terminates a pleasant visit and leaves for Riverside. Daniel L. Fish of Iron Mountain Mich a Civil War veteran visits his niece Mrs Chas Heller on North Mulberry Hill. A C Hanna attends Townsend studio and remarks on Muscatine's photo opportunities. Ladies host croquette afternoon at Mrs R Watson's with luncheon. attendees include Mrs Frances Walker Mrs Peter Townsley Mrs Alice Maxie Mrs M I Gordon Miss Nola Walker Miss Emma Boyd and Miss Cora Pheonix.
The Michigan barber who has moved into the pulpit is expected to address his congregation on the hereafter, sharing thoughts and guidance about the next world.
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