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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1902

Page

6

Five Union Steamers Through Charleston Defenses

A wartime narrative follows a riverine assault as six steamers slip past batteries into Charleston harbor. The crew, pilots, and engineers endure darkness, fire, and shellfire while a fierce battle unfolds. Five ships successfully reach safety, prompting cheers for Grant and marching orders at dawn.

Hell Grant

Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad Claims Stronger Heart Nerves

A vintage testimonial asserts heart flutter and weakness signal nerve and muscle weakness. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as the top remedy and credits Maus J A Courts of Upper Sandusky Ohio with recovery after three bottles.

Miles Dr. Miles Maus J. A. Courts Upper Sandusky Ohio

Miles Heart Cure Promises to Quiet Nervous Heart

Dr Miles Heart Cure is advertised as stabilizing pulsations strengthening the heart and restoring vigor. Sold by druggists on guarantee from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Recruits Begin Harsh March From Camp Into Enemy Lines

Excerpt recalls new soldiers burdened with bare essentials making their first day’s march into hostile territory. Officers and veterans, amused by the recruits’ heavy loads, watch as the group struggles to move forward carrying all their gear on their shoulders.

Real Estate Transfers Weekly Recap September 19 1902

Transfers recorded include Frances E Ott to First Presbyterian Wilton and Esther S Eells to Wilhelm Tobias in Muscatine area. Other deeds cover E A Bachelor to John Fry Long Island land, W F Henning to Lula Henning Park Place lots, Maria Murphy to Kate Opelt in multiple sections, and several additional parcel handoffs among local residents. River trade notes from Winona say raftboats burgeon as navigation nears, with Van Sant fleet short of steamers but passenger wages strong.

Titus & Jackson Frances E. Ott First Presbyterian Church Wilton West Butterfield Esther S. Eells Wilhelm Tobias South Muscatine Lula R. Henning Park Place Maria E. E. Murphy Kate Opelt Mary Leonard W. F. Hartman J. W. Bells Maria E.E. Murphy Geo Smith Wm. H. Propst Ne&y Nwt John Butler P. D. Hill Demorest Albert W. Fulton O. B. Macdonald West Liberty Nellie T. Hookimeen Laura T. Maxson City of Muscatine Edward Fanning Edward J. Coady Winona Exchange van Sant

River freight boom as wood surpasses coal in fall buildup

River traffic rises with increased towing as wood sends thousands of cords toward city storage. Coal scarcity drives demand and value, prompting widespread wood use and higher winter sales across wood yards and related businesses. Local social and travel notes conclude the item.

Mississippi Gov van Sant Winona

Iowa Central Offers Weekend Excursion to Clear Lake

Up to September 30 the Iowa Central railway will sell special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday with return Monday. Great for a short, inexpensive outing for busy men. See your local ticket agent.

Chicago, Rocksland & Pacific Railway Iowa Minnesota South Deakota Cates Homeseekers Jno G. Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa Central Railway Clear Lake

Displacement of Water by Vessels Explained

The article explains that a vessel sinks until it displaces water weighing its total load. One cubic foot of sea water weighs 64 pounds, so a 6400 pound yacht displaces 100 cubic feet and sinks to a level where that hull volume is submerged. It also notes how load calculations predict the water line before launch.

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Business and Attorneys AT Law Louise Eversmeyer Iowa Avenue Muscatine Clymer A. Coldren East Second Street J. Carskaddan W. D. Burk Carskaddan & Burk West Second Street T. R. Fitzgerald LAW, Loan and Collection Hershey State Bank Second Street G. M. Titus D. V. Jackson Scott Richman F. Richman Richman & Richman H. Jayne Hoffman JAYNE P. “Ingham Attorney E. 2d Street J. W. Eells Fast Second Street Fred S. Pentzer Cook, Musser & Co West Third Street H. M. Dean H. J. Dean Fr. J. Dean D. P. Miller West Fifth Street M. A. Barr Swan's Jewelry Store Nellie Elizabeth Robertson F. W. Root Chicago Tore Third Street Susie Battey F. Giesenhaus Eokukuror Vicksburg Indiana Navy Albert D. Richardson New York Tribune New York World Tribune Associated Press North Dispatch Knoxville Tenn New York California Omaha Burlington Overland San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake City Rocky Mountains J. Francis Neb Ona Tea de. Miles ORONO R. Marks Dollie Miller Junction Robert Coulter K. P. Hall Sun Run F. Whitman Sachem F. A. Johnson C. of P Masonic G. A. Riemcke Washington R. AM Geo. C. Winn Molay Commandery No. 1 K. T Geo. B. Jackson F. C W. H. McCoy Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lod Basio Speer Second Cedar Streets Cedar Street Muscatine Camp Woodman Hall Arong A. J. Barrer J. M. Conner M. B. A. Rend City Lodge Modern Brotherhood of America K. of P J. H. Cosgrove Sue Browning A. O. U. W. Fagle Lodge Ball A. J. Barger M. W. Ll Howe FE. H. Dolsen Muscatine Homestead G. A Hall Hershey Bank East Recond Street A. W. Scott Gladstone Cedar St K. O. T. M. Muscatine Maccabee Hall Althauer Building G. O'Brien J. W. Uahn Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive No. 13 Asthauer Building Emma Sterneman Carrie Rankin Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Shammo Q. T. Howard Hk. I. Day Rathbone Sisters K. of S. Hall E. S. Electa C. E A. L. Lindner W. M Emma Manlove Sec’y M. W A. Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Olds’ Block Js. C. Coster W. G J. A. Leyda Iowa Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 J. M. Butler Bankers’ Rs’ Union OF the ‘World Bankers’ Union OF the World Lodge G. A. R. Hall H. H. Arnold M. W. Meyers Sec State Bank and Trust Co. Banking and Exchange Second St. Muscatine, Ia P. W. Francia Henry Jayne L. G. Burnett Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey P. W. Francis First National Bank S. G. Stein S. M. Hughes G. Stein J. B. Dougherty Chas. Page F. P. Sawyer Muscatine Savings Bank
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