Local Author Charles E Winter Publishes Wyoming Novel
Charles E Winter born in Muscatine in 1870 and later an Encampment Wyoming attorney writes Grandpa of Sierra. The novel, praised by the New York Times Saturday Review, portrays Wyoming’s rise from pioneer to statehood through John Grandon and western archetypes. Winter is brother of Mrs. J C Willits, wife of Muscatine’s current pastor.
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Wyo
William Winter
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Sierra
Mr. Winter
Wyoming
New York Times Saturday Review
Great West
John Grandon
New West
Wonderful West
Muscatine
J. C. Willits
First Methodist Church
Dr King’s New Discovery for lung ailments advertised
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for lung hemorrhage weak lungs coughs and colds. It lists a price of 65 cents and one dollar and credits Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Helen Blair to Join Davenport Burlington Trade Next Week
The steamer Helen Blair of the White Collar line will be placed in the Davenport Burlington trade next week after a southern cruise. It is expected to return to Davenport Saturday, with delays likely pushing completion to Sunday morning. The Keokuk will be sent to Keokuk to begin regular runs between Keokuk and Quincy next week. Excursion season preparations continue as the Columbia receives a new paint job and overhaul, while the W. W. undergoes repairs at Clinton boat works.
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White Collar Line
Davenport
Columbia
W. W
Acme Packet Company
Rock Island
Clinton Boat Works
Butch Cassidy Defeats Coleman in Two Falls Match
In Iowa City on April 10 Butch Cassidy of Kansas City defeated Dick Coleman of St Paul two falls to one in a catch as catch can bout Cassidy won the first and second falls to clinch victory leaving Coleman with a single fall in the exhibition at the arena.
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Butch Cassidy
Kansas City
Iowa City
Dick Coleman
St. Paul
Republicans of Sweetland to Meet at Mount Rove School
The Republicans of Sweetland township will meet at Mount Rove school house Thursday April 16 at 8 p m to name two candidates for trustees and transact other important business A S Lawrence of Muscatine will meet with us and explain the new primary law J H Van Camp Com
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Sweetland Township
Mount Rove
A. S. Lawrence
Muscatine
J. H. van Camp
Seventy Six Township Meets to Nominate Ticket
Republicans of Seventy Six township will meet on April 15 at 7 30 p m for nominating a township ticket and any other business that may come before it. F A Runyon Committeeman.
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F. A. Runyon
ZEMO Promises Quick Clean Skin Cure Product Ad
An old advertisement promotes ZEMO a clean liquid for external use claiming quick permanent cure of eczema and pimples. It says ZEMO draws germs to the surface and destroys them leaving clear skin. Sample offered by E W Rose Med Co St Louis Mo and sold by A W Morgan 107 West Second Street.
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E. W. Rose Med. Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Packey McFarland and James Britt Ready for 20 Round Show
In Frisco California on April 10 James Edward Britt and Packey McFarland weighed for a 20 round fight at Jimmy Coffroth's arena. Both camp preparations are complete with Britt targeting 133 pounds and McFarland already at weight. Betting favors McFarland at 10 to 9 as Chicago and local backers cover all wagers.
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Cal
James Edward Britt
California
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Jimmy Coffroth
Britt
McFarland
Stock Yards
PRESIDING ELDER LEAVES WITHOUT MEETING BOARD
Presiding elder Rev. J. L. Phillips of the A M E church returned to Knoxville Ia last night on number 11 without meeting the local board. He did meet Rev. W A Bruce for a lengthy conference yesterday, but no settlement on the disturbances was learned and no action was taken toward reconciliation between factions.
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J. L. Phillips
A. M. E. Church
Knoxville
W. A. Bruce
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade Issued
Furnished by Miner & Co with H J Frenzel manager. Wheat corn oats pork lard ribs hogs and cattle prices with receipts detailed. Hogs closed five cents lower. cattle receipts about 2,000 and sheep 5,000 with slow market conditions.
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Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J. Frenzel
Chicago Produce Market Report Wheat Corn Oats and More
Chicago May wheat opened around 90 to 91 cents with July at 84 cents, while May corn traded 67 cents and July at 64 cents. Oats May opened 52 percent and closed 53 percent with July listed as old 45 percent. Prices listed for pork lard ribs rye barley timothy and clover show varied activity, with No 2 red wheat around 92 to 94 cents and No 3 white rice prices also noted.
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Chicago Live Stock Markets Report
Chicago stock market notes April 10 show cattle receipts at 2000 with steady prices ranging from 2.15 to 7.25 for cows and heifers and 3.25 to 6.25 for stockers. Hog receipts 18000 and prices 5.70 to 6.95 with bulk sales 6.00 to 6.95. Sheep receipts 5000 with sheep 4.75 to 6.89 and lambs 6.00 to 7.80.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry and Butter Markets Report
Chicago market report shows poultry steady with turkeys at 14 cents, chickens 13 to 42 cents, springs 13 cents. butter steady at 22 to 30 cents per pound from creamery.
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Chicago
Chicago, Ill
New York Produce Market Wheat and Corn Prices
New York April 10 Wheat for May at 98 ½ cents and corn at 76 ½ cents in New York Produce Market notes.
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New York
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