Ingham and Tucker Address South Muscatine Rally
Republican speakers E P Ingham of Wilton and E B Tucker of Columbus Junction addressed about 300 at Stewart's Hall praising McKinley era policies. Ingham argued for silver as main issue and defended imperial expansion while asserting Democratic trust and tariff positions. Tucker touted gold standard and rising bank deposits, urging support against Democratic silver policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ingham
Stewart's Hall
South Muscatine
Bryan
Ingham
McKinley
Philippines
China
Louisiana
Florida
New Mexico
Alaska
Republican Party
England
United States
Jefferson
Mr. Bryan
Baltimore
Mr. Ingham
West
Iowa
Germany
E. B. Tucker
J. G. Richley
Grandview News Highlights Local Shipping and Visits
Grandview reports a strong shipping week with four corn cars, three hog cars, one wood car, and one rock car received. Local residents make trips to Muscatine Moline Columbus City and Cedar Rapids. The community notes growing farms, visits from relatives, and improvements to properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Martin
Muscatine
E. Greenup
Industry
Grandview
A. B. Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Neb
Wm. Schweiter
McCurdy
Philins
M. Bridges
Moline
John Bik
Ralph Zimmerman
Columbus City
A. Lindsay
Swain
Mr. Woodruff
Berlin cup yacht race expected amid strong winds
This afternoon a yacht race for the Berlin cup is anticipated with rough conditions likely. Potential starters include Defender Lillie Shamrock and White Flyer as wind and river activity influence the start and race timing.
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Defender
Lillie
Shamrock
White Flyer
Young
Kate
Muscatine
Slough
Bufalo
Nola K
Tenbrook
John H. Douglas
A Visit to Former Familiar Scenes
Charles Furnas, longtime Lettsville correspondent, returns from a month visiting Ohio and Illinois. He attends Chicago soldiers’ reunion, tours Barney & Smith car works in Dayton, cash registry factory, and water works, rides scenic route, visits West Newton Christian conference, Morris Holderman farm, and relatives. He notes changes since leaving Iowa and laments deaths, citing labor-saving progress yet compares Iona with eastern peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Furnas
Journal
Lettsville
Hopewell
Ohio
Illinois
Furnas
Chicago
Dayton
Barney & Smith
West Newton
Morris
Holderman
Iowa
Grim Reaper
Death
Profit as root of social evils in Muscatine letter
Chas. L. Breckon argues the city’s wickedness stems from profit driven systems. He critiques saloon and vice profits, calls for root-cause reform, and urges clergy to address underlying economic causes rather than only symptoms. Written from 210 Pine Street, urging moral and social overhaul.
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A. T. Fowler
Fowler
Muscatine
Old World
House of Ill
Chas. L. Breckon
Pine Street
High School Field Meet Promises Interest at Fair Grounds
The boys engage in Friday afternoon field day events at 3 20 o clock on the fair grounds. A long list of entries suggests strong records may be set and revived interest in general athletics is praised as a path to healthful sport.
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Fair Grounds
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office
Remaining unclaimed letters at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending Sept 25 1900 include men and women names such as Winfield Bowers Harry Chapman Earl Duncan James Ferrell John Henry Frank Ludwig H A Meijer and Miss Verna Chapman plus several Mrs or Miss names. Foreign list includes Mrs Justine Kauffmann and Mrs F W B Spencer. Parties please say Advertised Wm L Roach P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Winfield Bowers
Harry Chapman
Earl Duncan
James Ferrell
John Henry
Frank Ludwig
H. A. Meijer
Patent Article Co
Leo
Jack Yount
Verna Chapman
Edith M. Childs
T. Jar
Ella Harris
Moliie Kepping
Emma Mackey
Mar Nilwhelm
Justine Kauffmann
F. W. B. Spencer
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Land sale rates offered by Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry
Prospective land buyers are urged to secure no better rates than those offered by the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry for trips to lands north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly. Round trip tickets with a 21 day limit are available on several dates at One Fare plus 2 dollars. Agents Iten Brooks Cedar Rapids IA can provide full information and ticketing to other parts of the country on certain dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Messrs
Iten & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jno
G. Farmer
N. Ry
Irish Potato Shortage Hits Muscatine Home Market
reports say the Murphys variety of Irish potatoes will be scarce in Muscatine this year with local supply insufficient for home demand. Carload shipments have begun as prices rise to about 60 cents per bushel while Muscatine sweet potatoes also face a below average crop and poor digging conditions.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Market Prices for Grain and Produce
Grain and produce prices listed for corn oats rye and hay with shippers buyers and mill quotes. Live stock and poultry rates for hogs cattle calves sheep lambs spring chickens and market notes on fruits vegetables and dairy with miscellaneous goods and building materials prices and market unsteadiness.
Chicago Markets and Grain Receipts Report
Chicago markets report live stock receipts and grain movements from major centers. Kansas City hogs and cattle totals are listed alongside Minneapolis and Duluth wheat receipts and Liverpool wheat and corn movements with closing prices and clearances.
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Kansas City
Omaha
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Market Listings Show Hardware and Lumber Prices
A mixed listing details prices for boards roughs, battens, shingles, lath and pickets with rates per 1000 feet or per piece. Hides and leather quote green No 1 at 6c per TM and calf hides at 6c both No 1 and 2. Market described as slow and hardware items such as cut nails barb wire wire nails and hard coal priced.
Clear Lake Oaks Pamphlet Promotes Iowa Resort Appeal
The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central issues a compact pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks. It describes Clear Lake as a charming summer resort with sections on sailing and bathing the Oaks and how to get there. Illustrated frontispiece prompts readers to seek copies from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty and the G. P. & T. A. Town Central Ry Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Oaks
Iowa Cental
Bath House
Tabogrgan
Geo. S. Batty. G. P. & T. A. Town Central Ry
Marshalltown
Pleasant Outings to Rock Island by Steamer Young
A pleasant day trip from Muscatine to Rock Island on the steamer Young includes an 60 mile ride for 75 cents and electric cars to Black Hawk Tower with new conveniences. The Young offers free tickets from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower for groups of ten or more and basket dinner accommodations are excellent. Departs 6 30 a m on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday returns 7 45 p m to Muscatine. For information contact agent Wm G Block.
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Young
Rock Island
Black Hawk Tower
Black Trank
Muscatine
Wm. G. Block
Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via Lehigh Valley
A daylight rail trip from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a pleasant journey with every comfort ensured for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Stewart
Hall
Wilton
Columbus Junction
Madison Square Garden
Tucker
James
Our
Sheldon
Jesus
M. Sheldon
Phillip Strong
Robert Hardy
Richard Bruce
John King
Malcom Kirk
Marsham
W.c. Stiles
G. S. Beanfy
Edward Blake
CC. M. Sheldon
C. M. Sheldon
Freetown
Edward
Blake
Dh .Sn
Western College
Congregational
Advance Publishing Co
Madison Street
Earl
Swan’s Jewelry Store
River News
Lette's
Murphys
Muscatine Markets
Graham
Chicago Board
Cain
Globe
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