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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

7

Brainy Candidate to Speak in Muscatine September 25

Hon. Walter L. Smith, Republican candidate for Congress in Iowa ninth district, will address a meeting at the Armory in Muscatine on September 25. Smith and rival 3. B. Wadsworth from Council Bluffs are the featured speakers as part of a campaign tour through eastern Iowa.

Muscatine Walter Lt. Smith Congress Smith 3. B. Wadsworth Council Bluffs Smith McPherson Woolson Iowa

Journal Delivery Instructions For Subscribers

City subscribers are told to report tardy delivery to the business office and to ensure each copy arrives before 6 30 p m. They should note a secure delivery location and report late delivery promptly.

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Vacation readers can route The Daily Journal stay

The Daily Journal offers mail or in person notices to subscribers on summer outings. Notify the business office to keep home news arriving and change the address as often as needed.

Daily Journal the Journal Business Office

Notice to Advertisers From The Journal

The Journal guarantees ad changes only if copy arrives in the office by 9 a m. The paper is sold daily at R A Holmes E E Davidson and C W Hodges news stand. All customers can be supplied.

R. A. Holmes E. E. Davidson C. W. Hodges

Vicksburg Commemoration Commission Meeting in Des Moines

Col Ben Beach of the 11th regiment and Phil Murphy of the 35th attended the Des Moines gathering of the Vicksburg commission. The group plans a field visit to Vicksburg and will designate Iowa regiments with markers while advising future legislation.

Col. Ben. Beach Phil. J. Murphy Des Moines Vicksburg General Assembly Iowa Shaw J. K. B. Thompson Rock Rapids J. W. Garner Columbus City Thompson Merry Vicksburg National Military Park Association Vicksburg National Military Park Steven D. Lee New Orleans

Wilton visitors and riders noted in Muscatine journal

Local notes list residents and visitors headed to Wilton for the fair and other trips. Names include Fred Washburn, Mrs Dietrick, Leonard Nevens, Mrs W L Cope, Scott Blackwell, Mrs S Sullivan, Jake Bond, Chas Dunham, Pauley Jordan, Mrs Williams, Mr Herman Schmidt, Mrs Martin Havercamp, Mrs Henry Fuller, W L Cunningham, Dick White, Mrs J Gettert, and others traveling by train or overland. Also mentioned are sewing at 119 Town Avenue, room and board wanted near the Journal office, a one fare round trip authorization by the railroad, and plans for shows by Black Crook Jr. Co and an auto engine project by Todd Lee.

Mull's Light Pain Killer Ad Claims Instant Relief

An old advertisement fragment touts Mull's Light Pain Killer as instantly curing internal and external pain. It promises guaranteed purity and lists price points of 25 and 50 cents at druggists.

Death of Clara Black at Nichols Iowa 1900 obituary

To the editor of the Journal Clara Black of Nichols Iowa died August 28 1900 at 11 35 PM. She was born May 13 1883 the youngest of three children. Suffered a spine injury from a fall ten years earlier but remained in school until two years ago. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at age 12 and remained a devout member despite illness.

Clara Black R. C. Black Nichols Iowa Clara Anna Walker Methodist Episcopal Church Alexander Telfer

Vast array of farms for sale near Muscatine Iowa

Classifieds list 100 to 315 acre farms near Muscatine with improvements timber and fruit, prices from 50 per acre. Many bargains call at or address for details and trades. Also city lots and insurance services offered.

Muscatine City Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri Minnesota South Dakota

Bicycle Ice Trip From Dawson To Skagway Feats

E P Leroy reports the first successful Arctic bicycle trek from Dawson to Skagway covering 550 miles in eight days. He endured a severe snowstorm and credits Grape Nuts for sustenance, praising its digestibility, compact form, and versatility for miners in extreme cold.

E. P. Leroy Dawson Skagway Alaska

Beggs' German Salve Praised as General Remedy

R O Childs of Peoria Illinois recommends Beggs' German Salve as the best general household remedy. It cures cuts burns scalds old sores and all skin diseases and is claimed to be the only pile cure that permanently cures. Sold at J J Havercamp's.

R. O. Childs Peoria J. J. Havercamp’s

Walter I. Smith to speak at Armory Hall

Hear Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs on Tuesday September 25th at Armory Hall for a public address.

Walter I. Smith Council Bluffs Armory Hall

An Angered Letter Against Street Fair Dancing Girls

A readers’ letter condemns last week’s street fair performances praising Muscatine Journal’s stance while denouncing dancing girls as vile immoral shows. The writer argues such exhibitions corrupt moral families and urges banning admissions to reduce their harmful influence.

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Miss Leila Heberling Laid to Rest in Oakdale

The 17 year old Miss Leila Heberling, daughter of Mrs. M. M. Wright, died in Colorado after a six week illness from consumption. Her funeral was held Wednesday at Oakdale cemetery in Colorado, followed by a private reception at East Fifth Street home. Mrs. J. A. Clarke of Muscatine and relatives Gazelle and Zephyr Wright attended. Social gatherings with ladies including Mesdames Ditmar and Worrall occurred Tuesday and Wednesday despite damp weather.

Bowers Chicago Littig Iowa City B. A. Kirchner Rev. Fitzsimmons Nichols Cemetery Benjamin Black Samuel Nichols W. S. Richie Anna Muscatine M. H. Swickard Crissie West Branch Nannie Stephen Wapello Brockway Lida Black J. W. Black Conesville G. M. Tooman Laura West Liberty Oakdale Oklahoma Colorado M. M. Wright East Fifth Street J. A. Clarke Leila Heberling Gazelle Zephyr Wright Spencer Street Mesdames Ditmar Worrall

Berges Hair Renewer advertised at J. J. Havercamp's

An ad promotes Berges Hair Renewer claiming it cures scalp diseases stops hair loss and grows hair on bald heads with a satisfaction guarantee. Sold at J. J. Havercamp's.

Berges J. J. Havercamp’s

Land Sale Rates On Burlington Route To North Iowa

Prospective buyers are offered low round trip fares from early September to December for travel to Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly on the Burlington Cedar Rapids North Western line. The offer includes 21 day tickets and access to farming country along new lines. Iken and Brooks in Cedar Rapids act as agents for information.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Messrs. Iken & Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa Jno G. Farmer T. A

We Prove It Style and Value in Fall Garments

We advertise low price suits priced at ten and twelve dollars. The outfits are designed in the latest fashion with superb colors and trimmed with serge lining. Garments promised to give excellent service. Also offer an elegant line of fall hats for inspection.

West Liberty Couple Wed Before Moving to Victor

Mr and Mrs W E Garrett wed Tuesday night and departed at 5 p m Wednesday for their future home in Victor. Bride’s grandmother Mrs America Swain and her son Frank from Attica attended the wedding. Rev A V Kendrick officiated and left for Bloomfield for the M E conference. Mr and Mrs Wm Miller of North Columbus Street plan to leave town, likely visiting daughter Mrs J A McCampbell in Minnesota. The text notes Miss Leila Heberling’s remains were brought from Colorado.

W. E. Garrett Victor America Swain Frank Attica Wm. Miller North Columbus Street J. A. McCampbell Minnesota Leila Heberling Colorado

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Masonic Iowaa Lodge J. Pircurorts E. T N. M O. F Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment No Muscatine Lodge Bpeer Cedar Cedar Street M. W. OF Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Olds’ Block Frank Gould V. C. Clay Kneele Court of Honor Woodman Hall S. E. Fox R.C. Schenck Bend City Modern Brotherhood of America H. Cosgrove G. VI. Coverston Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge K. of P K. of P. Hall Iowa Avenue J. C. Coster C. C. H. S. Howe K. of R A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge Econd Street John Tillie M. W Hershey Bank East Second Street M. P. Gorr Sue Browning Redman Hal Shammo Hall Nian Lap P. m A. Johnsson Sachem F. C. Lange Maccabee Hall Pisch Henry H. Fack J. W. Hawn Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive No. 13 Mary E. Peck Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Q. T. Howard Pres Bankers’ Union OF the World First National Bank O. L. Peyeatt N. W. Meyeers Sanner Lodge NO. 10 D. OF H U. W. Hall Mou Gussiz McLe Oo. E. S Electa L. E. Greesler W. M Emma Manlove Sec’y Thos. Brown Illinois Clymer A. Coldren J. W. McKee Bramworth's Second Street W.W. B Thompson W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Old’s Bldg Lowa Ave 2D St JZ. Carskaddan W. D. Burk Carskaddan & Burk LA Muscatine Henry T. R. Fitzgerald LAW, Loan and Collection Hershey State Bank Iowa Avenue and Muscatine, Iowa Q. M. Titus D. V. Jackson Titus & Jackson Attorneys AT Law BH. Sayre W. Hoffman Jayne & Hoffman Ofice G. Scott Richman E.F. Richma Richman & Richmar West Second Street H. M. Dean H. J. Dean Cook, Musser & Co West Third Street JO J Eeee Will United States McBride & Cope Battey Tribune Col Ben. Beach Fred Washburn Wilton Mrs. Dietrick Leonard Nevens W. L. Cope Scott Blackwell Mrs. S. Sullivan Wellman Jake Bond Chas. Dunham Pauley Jordan Herman Schmidt Martin Havercamp Henry Fuller W. L. Cunningham The Uncle Tom's Cabin Co Dick White Mrs. J. Gettert Atchison, Kansas Henry Gettert Journal Office Price Mr. Phillips Black Crook Jr. Co Opera House Todd Lee South Muscatine Mr. Lee Frank Welch Leavenworth Sam Borger West Express London Surrey Co Broadway N. Y
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