Townsley Oversees Busy Book Exchange at County Office
The county superintendent’s office is bustling as unsold books are sent to factories under a five year contract and new volumes arrive. Townsley criticizes the board for pricing books to students at retail rather than cost, noting costs include freight drayage and 10 percent selling fees, claiming a 25 percent loss per book. He also plans a final teacher exam August 9 and 10 and praises the institute program in a complimentary Homestead mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsley
County Board of Education
Chicago
Muscatine
Drayman
Plumly
Navy Relieves Admiral Kimberly from Schley Court Request
The Navy Department released correspondence showing Admiral Kimberly asking to be relieved from service on the Schley court of inquiry due to a weak heart. Admiral Kautz is named as a potential successor in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington
Navy Department
Kimberly
Long
Kautz
Fragmented Price List Reads Cents and Marks
AChoosing text shows numbers and prices such as 25c 10¢ 40¢ 15 35¢ 20¢ 25¢ 8c. No clear item names or dates. The readable fragment suggests a catalog or market price snapshot without complete context.
Lennox Transport in Distress Tow Expected by Tug
The War Department reports the transport Lennox is in distress after an accident near San Francisco. The rescue tug Slocum, sent to assist, is expected to arrive tomorrow to tow Lennox to safety.
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Tug
Washington
War Department
Army
San Francisco
Lennox
Slocum
Lawn Party Honors Aurora Visitors At Gottbrecht Home
A lawn party last evening at 609 East Fifth street celebrated Miss Mearle Hagar and Leo Hagar of Aurora with their friend Miss Luella Flynn visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gottbrecht. lanterns and decorations lit the yard as games and a sketching contest entertained guests led by winner George Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Gottbrecht
East Fifth Street
Mearle Hagar
Leo Hagar
Luella Flynn
Aurora
George Howe
Helen Coe
Gottbrecht
Introduction of Forestry Sparks State School Debate
A speaker urges teachers and officials to embrace forestry and horticulture in public schools. He argues ignorance breeds tyranny, cites France’s fertility efforts, and praises a practical nurseryman who would teach apple growing, pruning, grafting, and forest tree care to youth for national well being.
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France
Republic
Aims of Practical Institutes for Farmers and Foresters
The passage stresses intention in all acts for human good and praises agricultural and forestry fields as God’s mechanism. It lauds the program as the best read and hopes it be copied and expanded, stating Institutes would rival any gathering of men in interest.
Davenport Team Donates Funds for Fire Sufferers
The Davenport baseball team has given money to the fire relief fund. Manager Hayes turned over $17.75 to Treasurer S. L. Ely, bringing the team’s total donated since the benefit game to $188.35 for the relief committee.
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Davenport
Hayes
S. L. Ely
Clay Clement Camped Near Muscatine We may see new play
Clay Clement a popular American stage actor camps with C. E. Banks and George C. Cook at the Cook summer home near Buffalo. The trio may collaborate on a new play while in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Clement
New Opera House
C. E. Banks
Davenport
George C. Cook
Cook
Buffalo
Rock Island Express Delayed Triggers Engine Delivery Update
The Texas section of passenger train No. 12, due in this city at 4 02 a m, was late at Kansas City and not waited for by the Colorado section. The delayed portion passed Muscatine at 10 this morning pulled by a 1400 series monster engine. Davenport reports 1300 series engines recently bought by Rock Island are arriving, with one to five already through the city. The new engines are claimed to be the fastest in the west.
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Texas
Rock Island
Kansas City
Colorado
Muscatine
Davenport
Lillie Launches as First Auxiliary Vessel in Local Fleet
The old cup winner Lillie owned by Alexander Grossheim was launched this afternoon with fitting ceremonies. An auxiliary will be created by a three horsepower gasoline engine, giving Muscatine its first auxiliary vessel and offering a cool ride once ready. Some local sailors fear the move runs the boat, but Grossheim says it ensures a ride regardless of wind.
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Lillie
Alexander Grossheim
Muscatine
Grossheim
Rain delays early potato harvest in Pine Creek updates
Pine Creek notes a late rain hindering early potatoes. Rennett Bros. thresh early yields wheat 20 30 bushels oats 15 30. Residents travel to Buffalo Prairie and Davenport for work and sightseers view fire ruins.
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Pine Creek
Rennett Bros
Will Nagle
Cris. Braze
Chas
Fridley
Buffalo Prairie
Stome
Mike Missel
Mr. Beckstine
August Kemper
Muscatine
John Sieh
Davenport
Richards Market Sold to Mullin Partners in Muscatine
The old reliable Richards meat market in Muscatine changes hands to J. W. Mullin & Co. who will operate cash only. J. W. Mullin brings pork packing experience from Toledo and will keep Richards’ force, aiming to elevate service and patronage.
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C. E. Richards
J. W. Mullin & Co
J. W. Mullin
Toledo
Muscatine
Richards
J. G. Mullin
Iowa City
Mrr. Mullin
The
Journal
Mr. Richards
Charlie” Richards
The Red Men Origin and Rise in American Social History
The Red Men began as Sons of Liberty among early Patriots who wore Indian costumes for secret rites. They adopted the Red Men name after the Revolution, claiming presidents like Washington Lincoln Hayes and McKinley were associated. The fraternal order has 250000 members in the United States and 5000 in Iowa with Dr. E D Wiley as a leading figure. Pocahontas auxiliaries total 40000.
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Order of
Red Men
Boston
Thirteen Colonies
Sons of Liberty
Liberty
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Hayes
McKinley
Iqwa
E. D. Wiley
Des Moines
Muscatine Library Edifice Nears Completion
The Muscatine public library project advances rapidly with stone work to be finished by Saturday. Supt Norwood personally laid many stones and praises go to Ben nett Michie Co for the Milwaukee firm’s role. Carpenters plumbers and stone men work on site as inscription over the door reads Public Library without donor name Musser.
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Muscatine
Messrs. Bennett, Michie
Musser
Excursion Tickets to Clinton Sold by Diamond Jo Line
In Clinton the Diamond Jo Line offers round trip excursion tickets for 1.25 to Clinton and return. Ticket sale runs from today to August 25 with validity to August 31. For meals and berth details contact W. G. Block Diamond Jo Line Agent Muscatine Iowa.
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Clinton
Diamond Jo Line
W. G. Block
Muscatine
Iowa
Lehigh Valley Rail Line Offers Vestibuled Limited Trains
The Lehigh Valley Railroad markets comfort for travelers with vestibuled limited trains from Buffalo to New York and Philadelphia via Niagara Falls. Dining car service is available a la carte and stopovers are allowed at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Chicago
West
Niagara Falls
New York
Philadelphia
Muscatine Figures Head to Wisconsin Summer Home
The Sternemans Musser family depart Muscatine for their Eagle River residence to spend the summer. Grace Musser of the European tour group will join in New York August 7 then proceed to the Musser summer home. Albert Stebens receives ten days in county jail for drunkenness by Judge Rowan.
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J. S. Sterneman
R. Musser
Mire Gertrude
Linda Musser
Muscatine
Eagle River
Wisconsin
Grace Musser
New York
Miss Musser
Albert Stebens
Guarantee for Green's Syrup of Tar Refund Offer
The undersigned agree to refund money on a 50cent bottle if it fails to cure couch or cold. A 25-cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke, J. Havercamp, J. T. Keuchmann, B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co.
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G. A. Riemcke
J. Havercamp
J. T. Keuchmann
B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
One Fare to Cedar Rapids and Return
Broadway rail line announces one fare round trip tickets for the Republican state convention at Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 7. Tickets sold from all stations in Iowa with rates dates of sale available from agents. Jno G Farmer A G P and T A B C BR MN Ry Cedar Rapids IA.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
MN. Ry
Coder Rapids
South Dakota
Minnesota
Charming Summer Resorts Along Lake Country Rail Line
The Lake country resorts spread across Northern Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Upper Michigan along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line. Highlights include Fox Lake Clavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes Waukesha Oconomowoc Palmyra Kilbourns Dells Elkhart Lake Madison Minocqua Star Lake Frontenac White Bear Minnetonka Marquette Spirit Lake Okoboji Big Stone Lake and more.
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Lake Country
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Re Mineula
Michigan
Chicago
Milwaukee
Marquette
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Big Stone Lake
Steamers W. J. Young Jr and Ur ania Time Card
The Carnival City Packet Co lists morning departures from Muscatine to Davenport at 6 30 and return at 7 30 p m with 5 cent round trips. A weekday Muscatine to Burlington packet leaves at 6 30 p m. Inquiries may be directed to W G Block, Agent, Muscatine Iowa.
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Carnival City Packet Co
W. J. Young, Jr
Urania
Muscatine
Davenport
Burlington
W. G. Block
Iowa
Visitor Joseph Smeeder Departs on Firefly to St Louis
Joseph Smeeder, visiting relatives in the city, was a morning passenger on the Firefly bound for his home in St Louis via Chicago.
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Joseph Smeeder
St. Louis
Chicago
Delightful Breezes at Clear Lake Resort
Northern Iowa summer resort at Clear Lake promises pleasant breeze and great fishing sailing and bathing. Extremely low rates for single travelers or groups. Inquiries via ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A. Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
W. R. C. Schedules Regular Saturday Meeting
A regular meeting of the W. R. C. is set for Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The notice is per order secretary.
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Tion
East 2Nd Street
Geo. W Lindle
Mulberry Street Grocer
Sycamore Street
Library Notes
Diamond Jo
Cedar Rapides
C. C. Smith
Oak Street
J. C. Coster
East Second Street
J. P. Freeman
Batterson Block
E. S. Batterson
East Second Str St
M. Haver Camp
Inquire Journal
Poland
China
E. L. Cole
City
Iowa City Road
Frank Ashcraft
Hershey Lumber Co
J. W. Journal
George Frey
West 7Th Street
J. K. Care Journal
J. W Rees
Kemble Hotel
Lucas Street
Woodlawn Avenue
E. 8Th Street
Keokuk Lake
Cedar Street
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
H. H. Arnold
8Th Street
Sth Street
Sycamore
Avenue
East 6Th Street
West 3Rd Street
East Sth Street
Third Street
West Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
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