Coming Convention Aims to Unite Iowa Labor in Cedar Rapids
Carl Evans of Muscatine to represent local assembly at the Iowa Federation of Labor convention in Cedar Rapids in May. The event will host over 3,500 delegates, likely in the Auditorium, with a new roster of unions and officers to be issued. The convention marks reconciliations with mine workers and traces the federation’s early history from 1893 to 1899, highlighting growth and organizational milestones.
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Muscatine
State Federation of Labor
Cedar Rapids
Carl Evans
Trades and Labor Assembly
Monster
Iowa Federation
Mine Workers of
Iowa
Iowa Federation of Labor
Des Moines
Burlington
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Trades Union Movement
Typographical
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Guy Harbaugh
Death of Mrs David Pullen in Drury township Illinois
Mrs. David Pullen died April 17 1902 at her home in Drury township Rock Island County Illinois born May 14 1842 in Duncan township Mercer County Illinois married April 21 1860 to David Pullen five children survived by two daughters Mrs Ira Reynolds and Mrs Fred Miller and the husband funeral at Union church Eliza interment Eliza cemetery Elder W E LaRue preached the sermon a large crowd attended she joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1897 lived a faithful life and was well respected by the community.
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David Pullen
Drury Township
Rock Island County
Uls
Duncan Township
Mercer Co
Ira Reynolds
Fred Miller
Eliza Cemetery
W. E. LaRue
Philadelphia
Penn
Athenian Society Plans May Meeting After Study
About twenty members answered roll call at Mrs Annie McBride home. Miss Addleman spoke on Centralization of Country Schools and the group voted to attend the next school election. They adjourned to meet Mrs Fannie Funck May 1 with songs, recitations, drill, essays, poems, readings and music on the program.
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Annie McBride
Cornelia Hoopes
Ida Alterkruse
Ella Hitchcock
Anna Riggs
Myrta Baker
Goldesberry
Robo Band
Abbie Hitchcock
Rail line lands spurring new towns on B C R N route
Information urged for buyers about lands along and contiguous to the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line. March April May round trip tickets at low rates to many states and territories offered. Details available from Jno G Farmer AG P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids IA.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Dakota
North Carolina
Tennesee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G. P
T.A
C. R
N. RY
Cedar Rapids, Fa
Cancerous Ulcers May Banish Healers By Blood Purification
An advisory warns ulcers can become cancerous from minor injuries and stresses the sore is external evidence of polluted blood. It says salves fail and healing depends on cleansing the blood to halt progression and prevent malignant ulcers, especially with family cancer history.
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Kinzie St
Chicace
S. S
S.S. S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
Cure of Cancer with S. S. S. Reported by Owensboro Man
Mr Jno Massie of Owensboro Kentucky describes a blister on his nose that grew into a painful ulcer. He details gradual improvement after taking S S S with discharge stopping and the cancer shrinking, ending his despair.
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Mr. Jno
Massie
Owensboro
Adams Iowa News Dispatch On Crops Bridges And Local Events
April reports from Adams describe slow oats due to dry ground and a forecast of rain for May to boost corn yields. A major fire damaged the B C R N bridge over Cedar River near Adams, delaying Muscatine service for about a week. Local gatherings include a wedding and visits by residents such as Roy Lukenbach and Miss Ollie Berry with neighbors and relatives remaining in Adams.
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Adams
Cedar River
Muscatine
People
Wm. Shafer
Enos
Wm. Poole
Bell
J. F. Lukenbach
C. E. Chesebro
Roy Lukenbach
Jake Seltzer
South Muscatine
James Bigford
Nichols
Henry Schildberg
Ollie Berry
American Telephone and Telegraph Company seeks Muscatine franchise
Public notice states the American Telephone and Telegraph Company of Iowa will apply to the Muscatine City Council for an ordinance franchise to construct operate and maintain telephone and telegraph lines in Muscatine streets alleys and public places. The council will consider the franchise after the notice publication. Charles K. M. Cole superintendent dated April 15 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Telephone and Telegraph Company of Iowa
City of Muscatine
Iowa
Charlies K. M. Cole
Rail Schedule Fragments and Ticket Agent Listing
Fragmentary timetable notes for Iowa Central routes North and South including Mason City and Peoria services with daily and Sunday editions. Mentions ticket agents Geo Batty C L Beevers and others at Eirick Junction Iowa.
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St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Suan
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
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The
Iowa Federation of Labor At
Maggie Powell
Rose Johnson
Carl Blankenburg
Ferdinand
John Zollner
James Fowler
Herman Muchu
Frank LeQuatte
Wm. Baker
Chas. Krueger
Hamlet
Mary DeBord
Fred Krueger
Wm. Krueger
Thomas Fowler
Lon
Ed Rene
Pullen
Athenian Society
Lilly Hall
Suily St
Toronto
Canada
S.S.S
Belton
James Cassell
Hollands
C. W. P. Brown
Grand Opera House
Bidg
the Journal
Elrick Junction
United States
Mexico
Batty
C L. Beevers
Fars & Tkt Agt
Eirick Junction
la Machete
Hershey Lumberlo
South
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
C. L. Stone
Goa
Louisville ,Ky
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Suaw
Pass
Clark St
Chicago
S. G. Stein
Correr
Pino
Munnar
Scientific Americar
eTms
Munn & Co
New York
St. Washington
D.C
E. P. Day
East Second Street
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