Vollmer in Davenport Race Atest of Democratic Principles
The Davenport Leader brands Vollmer as inconsistent and says he betrayed Democratic principles by bolting the national ticket in 1896 and pressuring workers to vote for McKinley. It accuses him of double standards, shifting support on silver and banks, and hints at a Gold Democrat deal for office if elected.
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Davenport
Vollmer
Kansas City
Bryan
McKinley
Turner Hall
Congress
Des Moines
Chicago
Brayn
Republican and Times
Sigourney
Fred E. White
William J. Bryan
Claus Groth Hall
Muscatine
Jackson County
Scott County
Professor Clendenen Plans Dancing School Move
Professor Clendenen arrived to inspect the city ground for possibly opening a Friday night dancing school in a popular hall. He says his aim is to elevate dancing as an art and oppose low dance halls and Sunday dance venues that he blames for liquor revenue and youth exposure to disreputable crowds.
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Clendenen
Death of Adelaide Geiger Daughter of J Y Geiger
Telegram reports the sudden death of Adelaide Geiger daughter of J Y Geiger of Marion. She had many friends in Muscatine and visited here several times, most recently during street fair week. The death came as a terrible shock to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Narvis
Adelaide
J. Y. Geiger
Marion
Muscatine
To Cure Cold While You Sleep Week’s Break-o-A-Cold Tab
An advertisement for Weeks’ Break-o-A-Cold tabs claims they cure a cold while you sleep though the ad notes no cure and no pay. Price listed as 25 cents with J. J. Havercamp named as sole agent.
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J. J. Havercamp
Unique Bet on Election Requires Moustache Shave
Moscow figures Geo Allbrand and C A Zeisig wagered that the losing candidate’s moustache will be shaved by a barber. Allbrand, a known Republican, stakes his facial hair with his wife’s tacit blessing, while Zeisig awaits the outcome before a barber snips. The bet centers on the coming election and public figures McKinley and Roosevelt are invoked as partisans of the wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Allbrand
C. A. Zeisig
Moscow Township
Teddy Roosevelt
Mr. Zeisig
Mines and Forestry exhibit buildings for Pan-American Exposition
The Mines Building and the Forestry Building are planned for the Pan-American Exposition. Dr. David T Day of the U S Geological Survey will supervise Mines and Metallurgy exhibits, with transfers from Paris and Buffalo preparations. The Forestry display will use 160 foot long hemlock log construction and emphasize Pacific Coast lumber interests.
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Forestry
Mirror Lake
David T. Day
Mineral Resources Division
United States Government
Geological Survey
Buffalo
Paris
Pacific Coast
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office 1900
Remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for week ending Oct 23 1900 list includes Geo W Cady photos Propr Leader C A Livings F Ma lone Guy Olen Isaac Robinson Willis E Rodenizer FE Rizner August Smith Jay Smith Aloys Stevener Willis Wright Louis Young Ladies list Mrs Bridget Bennett Mrs Sarah Fine Anna E Fuller Mrs Martha McGill Mrs Feen Willen addressee names callers must say advertised Postmaster Wm L Roach
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Muscatine
Iowa
Geo. W. Cady
Leader
C. A. Livings
F. Malone
Guy Olen
Isaac Robinson
Willis E. Rodenizer
FE. Rizner
August Smith
Jay Smith
Aloys Stevener
Willis Wright
Louis Young
Bridget Bennett
Sarah Fine
Anna E. Fuller
Martha McGill
Feen Willen
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Old Lady Hangs Herself in Davenport Home
In Davenport on Sunday morning 88 year old Mrs Anna C Brauch was found dead in her bedroom at 718 West Seventh Street after hanging herself with a cord from the bed post. Also noted a car collision near the C R L P bridge injuring ex detective D A Ray. Y M C A to relocate to Dr Keck property next month saving 160 dollars monthly. Davenport L Y depots to accept freight at new depot on Twenty second Street Moline within two weeks. Masonic temple held memorial services for lodge members who died in past two years.
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Davenport
Anna C. Brauch
West Seventh Street
D. A. Ray
Hughes
Davenport Rock Island & Northwestern Railway
Twenty-second Street
Moline
Masonic
Iowa City Football Game Canceled With Cornell
Iowa City reported the University of Iowa could not arrange a game with Cornell for today. The Iowa team, facing a light schedule, did not pursue a substitute after Cornell could only tie the Normal and declined to play tomorrow, leaving the day without a matchup.
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Cornell
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iona
Ames
Notice of Huber road resurvey in Lake township Iowa
Pursuant to an order of the Board of Supervisors a resurvey of the Huber road along the section line between sections 11 and 12 in Lake township Muscatine county Iowa was made on August 22 and 23 1900. A copy of the field notes and plot of the road are on file in the County Auditor’s office. At the November meeting the Board will approve the survey and plot and order them recorded unless good cause is shown. All interested or injured parties must take notice. E C Stocker County Auditor October 18 1900.
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Board of Supervisors
Huber
Lake Township
Muscatine County
Iowa
E. C. Stocker
River news and river traffic update from Keokuk
A boatmen caravan advertising Mull's Lightning Medicine Co. progresses southward from Keokuk in a cabinand Wan neta steamer soon to begin service. W. J. Young carried freight after departing last evening while carpenters repair the Nola. The river levels fall from 12.5 to 12.1 feet as Kate Keen ferries wood from upriver points.
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Mull’s Lightning Medicine Co
Keokuk
Wanneta
W. J. Young
Kate Keen
Chicago Pfeiffer suicide item causes local astonishment
The Journal carried a Chicago dispatch headlining that John Pfeiffer had hanged himself. The misprint confused a Muscatine reader due to a name match, but Chicago's Pfeiffer acted, while Muscatine's John Pfeiffer remains healthy and well.
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Journal
John Pfeiffer
Chicago Dispatch
Muscatine
Chicago
John
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Remedy
In medical notes Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for curing diseases tied to impure or impoverished blood including rheumatism dyspepsia scrofula and catarrh. It claims to restore strength when run down. Hood's Pills are recommended as the favorite family cathartic.
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Hood
Gentle guidance leads elephant with steady care
A proverb likens patient gentleness to guiding a large creature. It emphasizes steady kindness and perseverance to move or influence, suggesting quiet influence over force in handling difficult tasks or beings.
Black Diamond Express Sets Route from Buffalo to New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad bound for New York. Passengers may enjoy a la carte dining car service along with luxurious parlor and day coaches.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch From H J Toher Co Brokers
Market report with live stock receipts for Kansas City Omaha and Northwest Wheat receipts across Minneapolis Duluth and Liverpool. Prices listed for eggs peaches bananas lemons oranges grapes cranberries and other fruits, vegetables and staples with varying Grocer selling prices and notes on market steadiness.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Muscatine Markets grain and livestock prices
Market notes list corn at 28 to 30 cents, oats 20 to 22 cents, rye 45 cents, wheat 65 to 68 cents, hay from Illinois 4 to 9.50 dollars, and mill goods including flour and meal prices. Live stock shows hogs 4.25 to 4.40, cattle 3 to 3.50, calves 3.75 to 4.59, sheep 3.50 to 4.00, lambs 3.75 to 4.25 per pound. Also produce items: potatoes 50 cents per bushel, apples 20 to 35 cents per peck, cucumbers five cents for six, and various garden goods with scarce notes.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Board Today
Aed Ebiccce
Illinois
Kennedy Brothers Dissolved by Mutual Consent
Notice states the firm Kennedy Brothers dissolved by mutual consent on October 5, 1900. Signatories Fred Kennedy and O. H. Kennedy dated October 22.
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Kennedy Brothers
Fred Kennedy
O. H. Kennedy
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Rheumatism Cure
Advert reads that rheumatism causes stiffness and pain and Hood's Sarsaparilla can quickly and perfectly cure it by going to the source, neutralizing blood acidity and ending pain and stiffness.
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Hood
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West Third Street
River News
Pfeiffer
Duston
Mass
H. J. Toher « Co
H. E. McKay
Omaha
Duchess
Muscatine Markets
Graham
Fruit and Vegetables
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West Second Street
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