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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
8
Don Koehler's fish market advertises fresh New York oysters available by the pint quart or gallon with emphasis on variety and supply.
Otto Schmidt and O H Marticke visited the city on business while H S Turkington and others traveled for work. Excursion to Minneapolis St Paul set for Sept 6 at 5 50 round trip with train from M N S depot. Wilton fair dates Sept 9 10 11 with entry deadlines. Titus Jackson offer long term payment options on land. Various residents plan visits to Kalona Conesville Nichols and Columbus Junction aboard trains and steamers.
A second excursion to Missouri is led by Fred S Pentzer on Monday September 7, offering participants a chance to see promising land as prices are expected to rise. Fare is refundable to purchasers.
Mrs. J W Petersen will lecture on South Sea Island customs at Leverich normal school on September Sth at 745 p m to benefit Graceland college Lamont Ia Admission 10 and 15 cents All invited. Also notes several city arrivals departures raft movements and upcoming fairs and sales in the region including Columbus Junction big fair dates September 16 17 18 19.
Fresh catfish and other varieties are showcased at Don Koehler's fish market with emphasis on wide selection and daily catches. Local fishmongers promote variety and quality for weekend shoppers.
Owners of launches along the Muscatine levee vow action after thefts of boat brass and tools. A dynamo, two sets of oars, and brass from the launch Iowa are missing, hindering trips and prompting talk of rewards and a crackdown on suspects.
The Muscatine Federation of Women's Clubs met at the P. M. Musser library. Committees reported plans for a six lecture course by Iowa State University professors with tickets printed and sold. Officials McLean and Prof McBride praised the arrangement and hinted at possible twelve entertainments for the winter. A follow up meeting is scheduled for next week to finalize details.
The regular meeting of the Ladies of the Maccabees is set for Friday evening September 5 1902 at 7 39. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned activities.
Letts duo Mr and Mrs FE C Letts of Letts city visitors today. Wilton residents J L Sweet J W Wilson and W H Hucke were in town on business. Berlin Studio proprietor Alex Grossheim invites calls. Eagle Lodge No 10 AOUW announces a moonlight steamer Providence trip Sept 12 fare 25 cents.Mrs J W Rice and daughter Miss Hattie rode Firefly to Davenport for tournament. Mrs Wm Wilson of Letts visits East Fifth Street home. Mr and Mrs C F Nevins return home after two weeks with relatives in Burlington. Nevins enjoyed a summer vacation.
Recommenced to Travelers. The Iowa Central Railway's new sleeping car service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria appeals to travelers genuine quick time and conveniences. The limited leaves Elrick Junction daily at 7 67 a m for Peoria and points east. See local ticket agent.
Announcement that J A Covell is a Republican candidate for member of the Muscatine county board of supervisors subject to the Republican county convention. The notice states the candidacy and the party affiliation.
The Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced pre way tickets for harvest hands and laborers to Minnesota and North and South Dakota through Aug. 19. Contact your local ticket agent for details.
A Chicago market dispatch notes fair to firm wheat trading with December and May softening after early strength. Corn shows weakness on December and May as Cudahy selling influences prices. oats slide amid bearish sentiment. Provisions stay dull with slight pork gains, hogs light. cattle and sheep receipts listed. Weather frost affects Minn/Dakotas. mixed regional price data and rail car totals included.
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