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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

5

New Books Arrive at Public Library Volumes and Juveniles

The P. M. Musser public library reports a large batch of latest fiction and many new juvenile titles. Librarian Mrs. E L Mahin has begun cataloguing, aiming to fill shelves with current works and valuable reference books for patrons.

P. M. Musser Public Library E. L. Mahin Abbott Lyman Rights of Man Adams C. F Lee Appomattox Bashkirtseff Marie Black Hugh Bouchet Henri The Brown W. G Stephen A. Douglas

Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion

Advertisement touts Kodol as a universal digestant that digests all foods without the stomach, resting the stomach and strengthening the body. Claims include improving digestion, boosting blood quality, and even replacing dieting. Sold by local druggists COADY MORGAN and HAVERCAMP'S Prescription Drug Store.

S. DreWitt & Co Chicago Coady & Morgan Ane Havercamp Stord

Coal famine grips Muscatine as no hard coal arrives

Local dealers report zero hard coal in stock with no deliveries expected before the new year. Soft coal remains available at about 3.50 per ton, wood prices rise, and households turn to wood stoves and sawyers to weather the coming winter.

James Whitcomb Riley Muscatine Hocking Valley

Eldership Meeting Near Danville Organizes Churches of God

The Eldership of the Churches of God met at Harmony Bethel near Danville Iowa September 12 15 with Elder J S Miller elected president and E W Moyer as stated clerk A E Kepford as transcribing clerk List of ministers includes G J Moore C Angel Charles Ford E E Heltebridle J W Cabbage E W Moyer L F Chamberlain G W Elliot A E Kepford J C Kepford A C Garner D Long J M Mullen L C Wilson D L Cox J S Miller C Fatland N Vance L E and S A Rambo Ruling elders delegates from local churches and visiting brethren were present The Woman's Missionary Society held its annual meeting with program Saturday and a collection The organization was established Monday Officers include Mrs Laura Snawley president Miss Ellen Park vice president and Mrs Ella M Chamberlin recording secretary and treasurer Local societies listed from North Bend Pleasant Prairie Newburg Hayes Chapel Richwoods Green Mound Harmony Bethel Lone Tree Carroll Revere Missouri all

J. S. Miller Mount Pleasant E. W. Moyer Ida Grove A. E. Kepford G. J. Moore Glenden Iowa C. Angel Tipton Charles Ford Des Moines E. E. Heltebridle Chambaugh C. Fatland Royal N. Vance New London L. E S. A. Rambo Green City Loce R. H. Copeland Independence L. T. Maline A. B. Chamberlin Iowa City Byron Landes Danville James Hitching Newbury W. J. Claybrook Stahl J. F. McNeal Ellen Park Germanville J. J. Salsberger J. W. Bachelor Woman's Missionary Society of the Churches of God In North Bend Pleasant Prairie Newburg Hayes Chapel Richwoods Green Mound Harmony Bethel Lone Tree Carroll Revere

Sunflower Ridge Social Notes Span Weekend

Mrs. Co F Wunder and Laurant Wunder with niece Clara Grimm visited Montpelier while Antone Braun called on friends Friday. Miss Mollie Henke and Even Jenkins with others spent Sunday at Mr Hoovernagle Summit. D Grimm lost a horse struck by lightning. grand ball at Sweetland hosted by M B A lodge drew locals.

Sunflower Ridge Co. F. Wunder Laurant Clara Grimm Montpelier Antone Braun Mollie Henke Jenkens Lizzie Paul Jake Grimm Emma Grimm John Henke Hoovernagle Summit Lydia Kretschmar D. Grimm Ode Carpenter Jim Emil Bossen Elsie Buffalo George W. Rachau Jessie Fred Sieh Arno Kretschmar Fred Thoene Daniel Grimms Sweetland M. B. A. Lodge

New Missouri offer crowds in on crop prospects

Fred S. Pentzer invites others to view the soil’s yield and join him at any time suggesting a group visit to assess the land and crops.

Fred S. Pentzer

Widow ignores past loves in search of lasting companionship

A widow declares she cares not for a man's first love but seeks to be his last. She emphasizes enduring commitment over history and past romances in choosing a life partner.

Woodworking Independence Spurs Frugal Living Sayings

Economical minds choose to saw their own wood citing self sufficiency and health benefits. The stance emphasizes pride in cost saving and practical skills, portraying do it yourself as positive and empowering.

Man Refuses to Budge Car in Downpour

In a city hillside scene, a man’s $700 car balks as rain pours. After failing to restart, a delivery wagon backs up a $50 wagon to pull the stubborn machine to shelter, aided by a $75 horse and a willing driver.

Democratic Caucuses Set Tonight for County Delegates

The article notes 7 30 p m caucuses in city hose houses to select delegates to Saturday county convention at the court house The piece lists several potential county offices candidates including Rudolph Knaack for auditor Charles Gobble for county clerk Al Wolford for county recorder and John F Devitt Martin Stapleton and Clymer Coldren for county attorney with no clear picks for supervisor or city nomination against Ed Day

Court House Rudolph Knaack Stockton Charles Gobble County Recorder al. Wolford Coneville Orono Wolford John F. Devitt Martin Stapleton Clymer A. Coldren Stapleton Ed. Day J. A. Bartemeier

Bids Sought for Muscatine YMCA Brick Building

Sealed proposals due October 1 for a brick three story YMCA building in Muscatine Iowa. Separate bids requested for general contract and plumbing heating. Plans viewed with architect Frank E Wetherell and secretary C F Nevins. A 2 percent bid security is required with each proposal and bids marked accordingly.

Young Men's Christian Association Muscatine Iowa Frank E. Wetherell Oskaloosa C. F. Nevins Cc. F. Nevins Frank FE Wetherell

A O U W Day Picnic and Special Train to Cedar Rapids

The A O U W at Cedar Rapids plans a Tuesday picnic with speeches in the Auditorium morning, dancing afternoon, and a large initiation at night. Special Rock Island trains leave Muscatine at 7:30 am for Cedar Rapids, with a 1.25 round trip fare. Lodges from several cities are expected to rally, with a reception for visiting ladies planned in the evening.

Cedar Rapids Rock Island Postville Oecelwein Waterloo Cedar Falls Marshalltown Toledo Ottumwa Clinton Davenport Iowa City Gould Cedar Rapid Marion Muscatine Eacle Banner Lodges

River Bulletin with scattered place and code fragments

Fragmented text listing places such as Red Wing Reed's Landing Prairie du Chefn and coded sequences. No clear event, date, or organization. content appears garbled with numerous repeated letters and placeholders.

Hewenal Sea Enuck Peace Decee Cnc Rees

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