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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1900

Page

8

Republican meeting and high school events at Muscatine

The town hosts a Republican gathering at K P Hall and a grand union meeting tonight. Tomorrow the high school field day at the fair grounds features a 3 30 start and an athletic contest with 10 cent admission. Readers are invited to attend and participate.

K. P. Dance Hall Fair Grounds Grand Republican Union K. P White Mandolin Club

Local Ads and Events Spark Reader Interest Across Town

Multiple vendors advertise goods from feed hay and dress garments to furniture and loans. Phil Mackey departs for Chicago on business. Republicans urged to attend a K P hall event with White’s Mandolin Club and speeches. River rise hits seven feet five inches signaling high water for the season. bargain stores touts prices on granite tinware and a loan company promotes flexible terms.

Growth in Exports Under Wilson and Dingley Laws Compared

Exports of agricultural products rose from 1.806 billion to 2.475 billion over three years under the Dingley law, up 33 percent. Mine products grew from 20 million to 38.999 million, while forest products climbed to 52.309 million in 1900. Overall exports averaged over 100 million per month under Dingley, versus 76 million under Wilson. Farm exports under Dingley exceeded Wilson by 670 million, with domestic sales rising more than twice as much as exports. The Agriculture Department estimates 1900 farm values exceed 1896 by over 1.009 billion.

Department of Agriculture

Roosevelt wins H. S. title as M. H. S. boys contest tomorrow

The note states Roosevelt captured the high school honor while the M. H. S. boys will compete at the fair grounds tomorrow.

Roosevelt H. S Fair Grounds

Bryan Supports Disreputable Democratic Faction Across States

The piece accuses William Jennings Bryan of backing the disreputable wing of the Democratic Party in multiple states. It claims he backed Goebel in Kentucky against reformist Brown, recognized Montana’s doodle Clark faction, made an alliance for campaign funds, and endorsed Tammany’s Croker in New York against Hill, describing it as cash over principles and a humiliation of Democrats.

Democratic Party Bryan Goebel Kentucky Brown Doodle Clark Democracy Montana New York Croker

Poem Attacks Bryan as McKinley's ProspErity Cited

George Lambert denounces Bryan in rhymed verse praising McKinley. The Illinois Industrial Republican League poet laureate claims McKinley’s predictions have proven true and voters should favor the president over Bryan.

George Lambert The Ilinois Industrial Republican League

Townsend's Studio Leads Local Portrait Artists

Townsend's studio is described as a premier leader among local artists. The note highlights the bustling street scene in front of his door where artists mingle with students and bachelor patrons, underscoring Townsend's prominence in the photography circle.

Mengalore Townsend

Stop-over at Niagara Falls for LV Railroad passengers

Passengers from the West with tickets to New York or Philadelphia on the Lehigh Valley Railroad may stop over at Niagara Falls without any extra charge.

Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad

A Daylight Ride From Buffalo to New York

A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a most pleasant journey with every comfort provided.

Buffalo New York Lehigh Valley Railroad

Barn Fire Destroys Van Zyl Barn on Newell Avenue

Fire broke out this morning in the barn of John Van Zyl who lives on Newell Avenue. Because the blaze occurred outside the fire district the city department did not respond. A bucket brigade formed but failed as pumps could not keep up, and the barn burned to the ground.

John van Zyl Newell Avenue

Miss Slater and Ceeder Fall Opening Invite at 104 East Second Street

Miss Slater and Ceeder invite the ladies to their fall opening on September 27 28 and 29 at 104 East Second Street successors to Alice Anson and Co. Join the crowd at the fair grounds tomorrow afternoon with 10c admission. Races at the Fair Grounds tomorrow afternoon. Also Geo B Jackson shows new outings and H B Hahn and wife traveled to Wilton.

Slater & Ceeder East Second Street Alice Anson & Co Fair Grounds

Delays Are Dangerous Pimples Warn of Bad Blood

A vintage medical advertisement warns that pimples signal bad blood and disease. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all, promising to purify blood and cure diseases caused by foul blood, including skin eruptions and rheumatic symptoms.

Hood

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Enrichment

An advertisement claims constant headaches nervousness sleepless nights and morning fatigue stem from poor blood flow. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood enricher and Hood's Pills to cure nausea and indigestion, promising improved strength appetite and restful sleep.

Hood

Black Diamond Express Departs Buffalo for New York

The Black Diamond Express leaves Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Passengers can enjoy a la carte dining car service and luxurious parlor and day coaches aboard the journey to New York.

Buffalo Lehigh Valley Railroad New York

Exposition Express Sleeper Cars to Buffalo Route

The notice promotes the Exposition Express with luxurious sleeping cars on the Lehigh Valley Railroad leaving at 8:00 P M for Buffalo.

Buffalo Lehigh Valley Railroad Exposition Express

Eye Doctor Coffman Promises Sight Restoring Services

Has your case proven stubborn Consult Dr Coffman with 12 years experience and training at European colleges and Chicago Ophthalmic College His method claims permanent relief for headaches neuralgia cross eyes and blindness with prescription lenses and spectacles. calls for immediate consultation

Chicago Coffman

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