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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
8
Sale notice offers a good second-hand wood furnace. A separate ad states George B. Fisch and Titus and Jackson will sell an acre tract cheaper than a lot, presenting two real estate opportunities.
Fresh New York oysters are advertised at Don Koehler's fish market with options to buy by the pint quart or gallon. The notice emphasizes plentiful supply and seasonal availability.
A lecture on the customs and habits of the South Sea Island people will be given at the Leverich normal school building on September 5 at 7 45 pm by Mrs J W Petersen a returned missionary. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Benefit for Graceland college Lamoni Iowa. C G Dykes. Grace English Lutheran church confirms class organized Sunday 3 pm all wishing to join to attend. Miss Lottie Lockwood ill with spinal meningitis slowly improving. Sleepy Eye flour and Lockport Entire wheat flour at St Johns. W R C meets Saturday night at 8.
Chicago bids show mixed grains and livestock activity with Sept wheat at 72 72% for near future, corn around 58% while oats edge down. Hogs stronger on receipts, cattle steady, northwest wheat receipts noted. forecasts call for mixed precipitation across Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and the Dakotas.
All wool dress goods described as fall selections in black or colors. The line notes varieties of wool fabrics suitable for dresses, emphasizing color options and material quality.
The article outlines who would assume the presidency if Roosevelt dies. A new law places the secretary of state first in line, then secretary Shaw if the secretary cannot act. It notes John Hay would succeed Roosevelt now, with the speaker of the house as a further option except Henderson is excluded for being born in Scotland.
L. I. Lane reports from Audrain County after a first trip with Fred S. Pentzer. He praises the well improved land and immense crops. Lane notes Mexico, county seat, with about 6000 residents and two colleges. He selects a farm and plans further investments, predicting rapid land value rise in the county.
The Wilton fair notes September events with Sneed entries due by September 1, highlighting early deadline for entrants.
Fresh caught catfish and assorted fish varieties arrive at Don Koehler’s fish market as buyers browse the selection. The vendor emphasizes quality and variety for weekend shoppers.
George Cerny a 6 year old boy drowned in the mill race while fishing last night William Sutton 39 jumped in to save him and also drowned The lad's body recovered after two hours of dragging Thousands lined the river bank as the search for Sutton continued
Word from river trade indicates the steamers Dubuque en route to St Paul from St Louis will mark the season’s last voyage. The Quincy will remain on the Bur ling ton run, while agent Block awaits official word. Diamond Jo boats enjoyed a prosperous season despite low water late in the year. Captain Blair notes higher water not yet widespread. G A R ladies are urged to meet for a Crocker Brigade reunion dinner planning at 603 East 5th Street on Saturday September 6 at 2 pm.
An unknown intruder forced entry into the Healy residence in Ottumwa Iowa while the owners were away and criminally assaulted Mrs Helen Gillianten an invalid sister. She sits in a precarious condition but may survive the shock with no clue to the culprit.
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