Odd Fellows 83rd Anniversary Event in Muscatine
Muscatine Lodge No. 5 I O O F prepares a program for its 83rd anniversary on East Second Street tomorrow evening. The article outlines the order’s growth, charitable aims, and a social program with music, refreshments, and games. It notes the order’s origins in 1819 and Iowa’s current 44,000 members in 650 lodges.
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Muscatine Lodge No. 5
United States
East Second Street
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
America
Baltimore
Thomas Wildey
England
Wildey
Iowa
Order
Shriners Pilgrimage Voyage From Muscatine to Fort Madison
Mystic Shriners from Muscatine plan a river trip to Fort Madison leaving Davenport at about 4 AM aboard the W J Young Jr. They will be welcomed in Fort Madison by local Shriners assembling from Davenport Muscatine Burlington and other towns. Notable travelers include Frank Giesler George Jackson Fred Nesper and Dr H J Dean.
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Shriners of
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Mystic Shriners of
Shriners
Davenport
Burlington
Gem City
W. J. Young, Jr
Frank Giesler
George Jackson
Fred Nesper
H. J. Dean
Columbus Junction People Travel and Visit Nearby Towns
In Columbus Junction Ia April 28 residents and visitors are noted with trips to Letts Wapello Grand View Keota and Albia. Names include Mrs Summers Miss Gentzler Rev Estes and several families visiting relatives and working in Des Moines.
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Columbus Junction
Dr. Summers
Little Babe
Letts
S. H. Shearer
Wapello
H. E. Colby
Columbus City High School
Seymour Bailey
Baby
West Branch
Myrtle Johnson
Grandview
Clyde Hauft
Isa Gentzler
Estes
Iowa City
Columbus City
Anna House
Albia
Johnnie Haycock
Jesse Faust
Keota
Des Moines
Chicago Portrait Co
S. B. Mulhern
O. P Wilcox
National pension bill boosts Jane Hill widow’s payout
The National Tribune notes a private pension bill passed by Congress on Saturday April 12 increasing Jane K. Hill widow of Lt. Rowland G. Hill to 25 dollars monthly. Hill, a Muscatine native and West Point graduate, served in U S infantry and other government duties abroad. Mrs. Hill is a soldier’s daughter.
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National Tribune
Congress
Jane K. Hill
Rowland G. Hill
U. S. Infantry
Senate
Hill
Muscatine
W. S. Hill
Our City
G. Hill
35Th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
West Point
United States
Obituary for Thomas S. Parvin of Hynes California
Word arrives of Thomas S. Parvin's death on the 16th after an operation early in the month. He grew weaker after the ninth, gradually sank, and passed away. He married Jennie B. Harker, and both were known in Muscatine. He leaves a bereaved wife.
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Thomas S. Parvin
Hynes
California
Muscatine
Wir
Parvin
Waunetta Returns After River Venture
The Waunetta came down yesterday from up the river where it had been in the interest of a saw mill.
Tracks begin to lay toward Muscatine as Arden development grows
The Kansas City cut off’s track laying near Muscatine is set to start within ten days. A 150 man crew will work from Cone toward the Cedar and Iowa rivers, then move into Muscatine to extend toward the southwest. Arden is platted with Main Lincoln and Cedar avenues and new Catholic church construction begins near Arden. Madura, near Cone, is also platted with lots soon to be sold.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Kansas City
Muscatine
Cone
Cedar River
Iowa River
Rock Island Road
Rock Island
Leutzinger Bridge
McDougall & Yale
Joe Vanatta
Milwaukee
Muscatine Yards
Ardon
McCampbell
Main Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Madura
Meat prices stay high in Muscatine as buyers wait
Muscatine meat dealers attribute high costs to last summer’s drought, high corn prices, and farmer gains, with no sign of trusts. Local trade has fallen among laborers who fear buying meat, yet overall volume remains steady. Potatoes command $1.20 a bushel in Chicago as industry watchers note prices.
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Muscatine
Chicago
Scarcity blamed for high prices of roast ribs and beef
A reporter claimed market scarcity caused prices to rise not cornering. he argued prices reflect natural conditions. If high costs persist, a simple roast beef dinner may become a luxury for the wealthy.
Local youth baseball teams shine in Saturday games
The Record Breakers defeated Sloughtown 10 to 0 in a dominant showing. Muscatine Juniors routed the Golden Stars 8 to 0 as youth enthusiasm fills the diamonds. The Champions beat Kecklerville 16 to 12 in a lively matchup.
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Golden Stars
Muscatine
Baseball matchups listed for today in both leagues
American League games feature Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at Washington and Boston at Baltimore. National League sees Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Brooklyn.
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W. Lh Pet
Washington
Cssseavsees
Chicago
Detroit
Baltimore
Esss
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Ww. L. Pet
Pittsburg
Wileesnedene
Brooklyn
Aeeee Rr
New York
Alew Wash Sedraat
Cincinnati
American League
National League
Surveyors for Interurban Push Toward Muscatine
James Bradford chief engineer for Davenport and suburban interurban line said survey work continues outside Davenport at Dale's Siding and will move toward Muscatine. He expects completion in a week or ten days as the company seeks city franchise and Muscatine access.
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James Bradford
Davenport
Dale
Muscatine
Wilton church bid call seeks contractor quick completion
Bids up to May 10 are invited for erecting a Methodist Episcopal church in Wilton Iowa from plans by architect H W Zeidler. Plans viewed at S H Wise store Wilton or Zeidler’s Muscatine office. Contractors should state fastest completion time and bids may be rejected any or all. J B Downer secretary building committee.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Society
Wilton
Iowa
H. W. Zeidler
S. H. Wise
Muscatine
J. B. Downer
Sec. Building Committee
Regents Adjourn Without Site for Medical Building
Iowa City board of regents adjourned without picking a site as offered prices proved too high. President MacLean and Regent Gilliland will continue negotiations and report to the board in May.
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Iowa City
Board of Regents
MacLean
Gilliland
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