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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
7
Irregular or tardy delivery should be reported to the business office. Each copy should arrive before 6 30 p m. Report late delivery promptly and provide a secure place or box for paper to protect from weather or molestation.
The Journal offers same day ad changes if copy reaches the office by 9 a m. The Journal is distributed daily at R A Holmes E FE Davidson and C W Hodges news stands with ads available to all customers.
Rev Gallagher arrives from Davenport. Mr Mahoney heads to Letts. Frank Koeckeritz and Miss M Brossart board Firefly. Mrs Simpson from Chicago visits Nev ens and wife. Rev Ross to Des Moines for future residence. Mrs Pritchard leaves for West Liberty. Mrs Letts and daughter return home from Letts. Geo Horst back from Gun Club in Wilton. Laura White of Chicago visits her mother on North Mulberry. Mrs Parvin and Mrs Debbs return to Morning Sun. Rev Hudler travels to Sterling for Laning funeral. Mrs White of Tacoma expected Friday. Mrs Simpson and child visit Neoyens. Tors Richter and son Charles register at Hotel Grand. W R C ladies return from Clinton convention aboard W J Young.
In Riverside on September 27 Democrats fear a dog trust forming under Republican rule after a man claiming to be from the State Medical College buys dogs at a dollar each. Democrats plot against the alleged trust and predict a Republican loss if voters weighed a dogdom ballot.
A Riverside woman named Mrs. Louis Mosier fired at a hawk preying on her chickens and hit the bird, then bested a bragging man who claimed he would pay for a next shot. Raised in Muscatine, she shows marked marksmanship.
Lumbermen say demand for all grades of lumber this fall is fair though not as strong as last year. They credit an extraordinary boom in building last year that drove unprecedented demand across the country, with rural orders up more than in prior years.
Mrs. Laura L. Patterson, daughter of Benjamin Nye the first settler, said at the old settlers meeting that the first white child born in Muscatine County came to Nye’s house. The Motes family, brought from Ohio, had a girl born about ten days after Nye crossed the Mississippi on October 7, 1824. Cart W. L. Clark confirms the mother is still living in western Iowa.
The funeral for Henry Null was held at his Miller street home at 19 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Rob ert Bradley of the Presbyterian church officiating in place of the absent pastor Rev. J. E. Corley. Pauline words from I have fought a good fight were read as remarks. Floral tributes included carnations from the Kings daughters and white asters from Mrs. Oscar Shaw. Pallbearers listed were W. C. Addleman D. F. Smith Wm. Coxton Jasper Stearns George Vanatta Jr. and Martin Robshaw. Distanced attendees included Wm. DeMoss.
Advertises numerous farms for sale or trade within and near Muscatine including 100 acre, 80 acre, 250 acre and 173 acre parcels with prices around 50 dollars per acre. Highlights timber, fruit, two barns, wells, cisterns, and proximity to railroad or shipping points. Also offers city lots and insurance services with contact invitation.
The community lists relatives of the late Mr. Null from Muscatine and mentions his respected character and Methodist faith. It notes excitement over a new M E church preacher and calls for cooperative effort. Uncle Isaac Dickerson dies at 87 in Cedar Valley. Families host relatives from Elkhart and Letts. J E Corley to Milton after conference. Mrs M A Pritchard visits Browns. S T McFadden travels to Texas with livestock. Geo A Moore heads to Louisville for remarks.
Rev. J B Ley of First M E Church South Tampa recounts a yellow fever scare that pushed his family inland. He credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion sleep and strength, enabling him to work again and lifting his wife and infant through illness.
Baggageman Thomas Welch of the Wilton train is noted as the world record holder for ladder climbing. He achieved 514 seconds to complete ten rungs of a 30 foot ladder on a truck at the Fireman's Tournament in Clinton Iowa in June 1888.
A short lyric urges using the word woman rather than lady to honor strength and breadth of character. The poem contrasts both terms, praising woman as brave and steadfast while criticizing the "perfect lady" for narrow views and learned politeness. It calls for choosing nobler language to reflect true virtue.
A newspaper publisher is pressed to place a small ad by a shopkeeper who plans a wagon and carriage business. The editor offers a single line item, while the shopkeeper refuses payment, proposing to fill space with free repairs. The exchange ends with a price quote for fixing spokes and dashboard.
A reflective verse highlights anonymous acts of kindness and courage. The speaker asks if you were the one who helped a friend, shared joy, and stood firm in a valiant fight, living to shield the fight.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla to repair bodily waste and restore vigor. It asserts food and sleep heal the body and claims the medicine creates appetite and tones digestion, offering "the sweet, restful sleep of childhood" as proof.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway offers round trip to Indianapolis from all points, Oct 3-4, at a single fare plus 2 with first class service to Chicago for connection. Full rates and schedule available from Cedar Rapids Route agents.
A grocers promotion highlights Jell-O as a new dessert with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry priced at 10c. The copy invites families to try it today.
The most attractive travel route between Chicago and New York and Philadelphia passes through Buffalo and Niagara Falls via the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
City Sexton John Haifieiga reports a general cemetery cleanup improving visit appeal. Robt Funck recovers from an injury at Musser’s mill. Chas Jones and Miss Emma Mitchell visit Musserville relatives. J W Gardener confined at 1202 Canon St with illness. Mrs Gerrude J Smeenk ill at 559 W 6th St. Ladies Aid Society met in church vestry. Mrs Levi Barnard attended the V R C convention in Clinton. Scott Brown resumes after illness.
A family question becomes a promotion for Jell O as a quick dessert. It claims two minutes to prepare with hot water and no baking. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and it's priced at 10 cents at grocers.
Clear Lake Iowa rises as a top summer destination attracting vacationists from Iowa Illinois Minnesota and beyond. The lake offers cool breezes plenty of fishing sailing and bathing with upscale hotels and cottages along its shores. Iowa Central Railway promotes low round trip rates and distributes descriptive books through agents including Geo S Batty.
Are you going east to New York Philadelphia or Seashore points Consider the Lehigh Valley Railroad for a comfortable journey amid delightful scenery and easy access to major destinations.
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