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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1900

Page

5

Mr Irish Address Briefly Hinted Before Verdict

The note states that in Mr. Irish's address the matter will be shortened if time allows before all testimony is completed and the case is decided. W. W. McClun.

The Boy Soprano Sings at Stocker Lecture Recital

A large audience heard Mrs. Stella Prince Stocker in a lecture recital at the High School assembly room. Master Arthur Stocker, a boy soprano, showcased a fine voice with Handel selections and pieces in Hindoo and Indian languages. The Toy Orchestra finale delighted eight Muscatine children using varied percussion and sound-making instruments.

Stella Prince Stocker Muscatine Arthur

Bet Was Big One At Wapello Bet On McKinley Election

Junction man wagers 1000 dollars against 200 that McKinley will win. In Wapello Iowa October 31 the bet reflects rising political zeal. Local figures like C A Carpenter and hotel owner put up the stakes as campaign chatter grows.

Wapello Iowa Louisa County C. A. Carpenter The Junction D. N. Sprague Keokuk Sprague C. L. Price Indianola C. M. Donaldson Tom Hedge Wapell Toolsboro Walt. H. Butler Myron Hall Marie McChesney Marie Will D. Jamison Joe Blair Bryan Columbus Junction Butler Billy L. Gerth Bride Jas van Buren County Frank Tustison Wanello High School Shearer J. D. Smyth Frank Crane Geo. H. Niccolls George W. C. Saunders

Baldwin the Eloquent and the Bryanism Menace

West Liberty October 31 editorial praises J N Baldwin and John P Irish for powerful speeches against Bryanism. The piece details Baldwin’s call to warn business and nation, comparing his rhetoric to Lincoln and Dewey, and notes Irish’s California background and persuasive Democratic stance.

Kilfoil Stock Company Opens Week at Stein's Opera House

On Monday evening November 5 Kilfoil Stock Company will begin a week at Stein's Opera House featuring Olivette a child baritone with a 20 member cast including band and orchestra. The first bill is In Old Virginia with vaudeville specialties, nightly changes, and popular prices 20 and 30 cents with 10 cents for children under 12.

Kilfoil Little Olivette Stein’s Opera House Old Virgina

Accomplished Muscatiner Billy Townley Cooks Feasts

Muscatine born Billy Townley, famed as a genial man of color, returns to town to work at the Red Star Restaurant. After stints at large western hotels and dining cars of the C B & Q railroad, his meals are described as feast for a king.

Muscatine West Billy Townley Red Star C. B. & Q. Railroad Billy

Nickel Plate Will Sell Thanksgiving Round Trip Tickets

The Nickel Plate Road offers round trip fares at one third above fare for travel within 150 miles on November 28 and 29 with return by November 30. Three daily through trains run to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston with vestibuled sleeping cars and dining service. Individual club meals priced from 35 cents to one dollar. Write John Y. Calahan general agent 111 Adams street Chicago for sleeping car reservations at Chicago passenger station Van Buren street and Pacific Ave elevated loop. City ticket office 111 Adams street.

Ft. Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston John Y. Calahan Adams Street Chicago van Buren Street Pacific Ave City

Professor Chas Grade Returns from Europe Tour

Professor Chas Grade returns after four months away on a European tour. He used the time to study art history and productions, visiting music and art centers of the Old World. He attended the Oberammergau Passion play among other notable events.

Chas. Grade Europe Oberammergau

Ice Price Increase Notice by Cadle and Rosenmund Bros

Notice states ice price will be advanced after this date due to difficulty in procurement. It promises to supply customers with ice as fast as possible. Issued by Co. C. Cadle and Rosenmund Bros.

Suits and Overcoats from S. & L. Cohn Store Ad

S. and L. Cohn promote fine suits and overcoats with call in for measurements and viewing the latest fabrics and styles.

S. & L. Cohn

Weeks Break-P-A-Cold Tab Patent Medicine Ad

To cure cold while you sleep. Take Weeks Break-p-A-Cold Tab. No cure, no pay. Price 25 cents. J. J. Havercamp, sole agent.

J. J. Havercamp

Fremont Voters Asked to Register for McKinley Support

Fremont Republicans who backed Fremont and plan to vote McKinley are urged to register their names and addresses with J. W. McKee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. Chairman of the County Central Committee urges visible support.

Fremont McKinley Republican County Central Committee Republican East Second Street J. W. McKee Co. Cen. Com

Conesville School Closes For Month Vacation

The primary department ends classes October 26 for a month long break. Pupils not absent or tardy in fall term include Winifred English Maude Maxwell George Buser Merlin Buser Benjamin Smith Eva L. Jones and the teacher.

Conesville School Winifred English Maude Maxwell George Buser Merlin Buser Benjamin Smith Eva L. Jones

Hawkeye Lodge Meets This Evening at 7 30

Mason members of Hawkeye Lodge No. 30 A F and A M in good standing are invited to attend the regular monthly meeting at 7 30 this evening.

Hawkeye Lodge A. F A. M

Endowment options discussed for policy settlement in 1915

A man reviews three endowment options with Northwestern Life. Option A offers a $14,107 principal with 3 percent annuity and potential extra dividends, plus debt repayment. Option B provides 2 to 25 annual installments, with risk to the daughter if she dies before full payment. Option C guarantees 25 installments for life, with contingent beneficiary planning for the daughter Mary to receive an annual income if she survives, and debt repayment of $3,000.

Northwestern Mary

Muscatine Markets Grain Produce and Flour Prices

Market prices list grain to flour items with ranges for corn oats rye wheat hay and mill stuffer prices. It covers hogs cattle calves sheep lambs spring chickens potatoes apples tomatoes onions cabbage bananas lemons oranges cranberries and pears with per unit and per bag or per peck rates.

Market prices for produce and goods in 19th century listing

Mixed commodity prices show green peppers at IC per dozen and pumpkins at 5 to 10 cents. Butter and eggs listed with cents per unit, meats at assorted lard and ham figures, coal and wood prices given, with buyers paying varied rates. Read The Journal.

Blasius and Ludwig Poised to Lead Piano World

The note hints at Blasius and Ludwig moving into leadership of the piano world, with Schmidt Bros' touted as offering top instruments. It suggests upcoming prominence in piano circles and praises Schmidt Bros' full line of instruments.

Blasius Ludwig Schmidt Bros

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Junction Man B.E. Lilly’s Baldwin the Eloquent W. W. McClun J. N. Baldwin John P. Irish West Liberty Baldwin Union Pacific Road Bakiwin Missouri River Mr. Bryan Maine Havana New Hampshire Tennessee Dewey Hong Kong Orient Spain China Lincoln Irish Listning California Iowa City Mr. Baldwin Paul Henry Ward Beecher Brecken Press Co Iowa Avenue Kilfoil Stock Company Nickel Plate Road Ice Jas. O’toole Sycamore Jim Sycamore ST Fremont Voters Republican Party Mason Northwestern Mutual Life Ailwantee S. D. Tyler Muscatine Markets Illinois Graham Journal I Pilih Sr UN Beach & Sons Wea Dani Stein Opera House Nashville Sea‘s Frank’s Swan
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