No Place to Sleep in Muscatine City
Muscatine faces a shortage of affordable lodging with only one dollar a day hotel. Police report nightly requests for cheap beds from workers unable to pay higher rates, and the closure of the Scott house worsened the shortage. A prospective business lease of the Scott house offers a possible solution.
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Muscatine
Front
Marshall McElravy
Journal Reporter
Night Force
Scott House
Scott
Rain Delight Brightens Orono Farmers
Orono residents greet a long awaited rain that brings smiles to farmers. Miss Sylvia McCullough visited her brother Ollie McCullough and wife. John Idle and Mrs. Idle of Letts spent Sunday with Irvin Idle and family. Irwin Idle continues to improve after two weeks on the sick list. Arthur Jean and family joined Will Hawkins for Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Sylvia McCullough
Ollie McCullough
John Idle
Letts
Irvin Idle
Irwin Idle
Arthur Jean
Will Hawkins
Dr Davia Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Available in New Bottles
All druggists offer Dr Davia Kennedy's Favorite Remedy in a new 50 cent bottle and the standard one dollar size. The price structure highlights the discounted and regular options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Davia Kennedy
Peacemaking Note From C U Last
The message mentions Mr and Mrs Will Idle and daughter visiting Irvin Idle from Cedar area and Mr and Mrs Theodore Keeler of Lone Tree. It notes an upcoming entertainment and box supper at the M E church on Saturday evening and includes a peacekeeping closing line from C U Last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Idle
Cedar
Theodore Keeler
Lone Tree
Irvin Idle
M. E
Conesville
C. U
West Liberty Notes Highlight Social Visits and Local Health
West Liberty Iowa reports quiet week with two new Women’s Relief Corps members, an M E church thanks offering service planned, and local residents welcoming a baby. Local residents report appendicitis surgery in Iowa City with favorable recovery and several illness updates including Charley Henderson and W E Hogue. F A Evans elevator and belongings purchased by W C Addieman with possession planned in May.
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West Liberty
Woman's Relief Corps
M. E. Church
W. Anderson
Orville Martin
East Sixth Street
Lee Henderson
Iowa City
Benjamin Filison
Nichols
Larson
Pearson
Thomas
West Branch
Miriam Sharpless
Maxson Avenue
Salt Lake City
Charley Henderson
W. E. Hogue
West Fifth Street
W. C. Addieman
F. A. Evans Elevator
Cadle Tombstone to Return to Muscatine Cemetery
A historic Cadle family tombstone is being shipped from New York to the Cable lot in Muscatine. Henry Cadle plans to replace an eroded inscription on Hannah Cadle who died in 1819 at age 36. The journey recalls Cornelius Cadle a 19th century lumber merchant and his family buried in Muscatine and nearby sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Journal
St. Paul's
Broadway
Hannah
Cornelius Cadle
Henry Cadle
Charles Cadle
New York
Harrison St
City Hall
Harrison’ Street
City Hall Park
St. Paul's Church Yard
Cadle
Cornelius
Thomas Cadle
Old Marble
Second Street
Oneida Islands
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Thirteenth Annual Iowa Library Association Meeting in Grinnell
Emma L. Mahin receives a circular about the Iowa Library Association Thirteenth annual meeting to be held in Grinnell in October. Dues are $1 per calendar year for membership. Trustees will gain special consideration as a trustee section was formed at the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Mahin
P. M. Musser Public Library
Iowa Library Association
Grinnell
S S S A Remedy For Bad Blood And Skin Ailments
An advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifier and tonic that removes taint from the circulation to cure eruptions and skin blemishes. It features testimonials about infant eczema improving after use and promises free medical guidance from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta.
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S.S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta. GA
Geneva Notes On Weather And Local Moves
Rains bring lush pastures and blooming fruit trees as farmers plant early corn. Stiles family plans a move to Wisconsin next week after visiting his brother G H Stiles, sole survivors of a New Hampshire 1855 migration. Carl Fischer and Benj Meerdink families visited. David Browning adds woven wire fence around his yard. County auditor has just sent out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Stephen C. Stiles
Wisconsin
G. H. Stiles
New Hampshire
Carl Fischer
Benj. Meerdink
David Browning
Plans for Diamond Jo boats announced amid low river levels
Captain Killeen of Dubuque reports slow spring navigation as river flow drops .1 foot per day. The Diamond Jo fleet plans a new upper river steamer costing about 60 000 dollars to run weekly between Muscatine and St Paul, while the St Paul will be rebuilt. The Dubuque and Quincy may yet enter service if rainfall lifts the river.
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Killeen
Dubuque
Mississippi
Quincy
Eagle Point
Keokuk
St. Paul
Diamond Jo
Muscatine
Diamond Jo Company
District Treasurer Funds Questioned After Pay Review
The school district treasurer notes a $357 balance and asserts the district maintains cash on hand, pays top wages among the region, and claims a best school status.
Canadian Pacific Bay Offers Scenic Views Along Rail Line
Canadian Pacific promotes its bay scenery as part of the world renowned route. Low excursion rates for conventions apply, with tickets purchasable via railway agents. Literature available from A U Shaw General Agent Pass Dept Chicago.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
A. U. Shaw
Pass. Dept
Clark St
Chicago
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J. W. Stanton
Canastota
N. Y
Ocal
Eva L. Credlebaugh
W. Taylor St
Liquid Ozone CO
Kinzie Street
Liquozone
Rils
Pine Street
St. Louis, Mo
H. T. Shobe
Diamond Jo Boats
the Journal
Eagle [Ron Works and Foundry
Chas. Miller
Prop
Canadian Pacific Bay
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Woods
Batte
Woods Electric
Stanhope
Haynes Apperson
American Electric
Cleveland
Central
S. G. Stein
Corre
Fecend and
Pino Straot
Hershey Lumber
South Muscatine
F. Giesenhaus
East
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