Eighth Street Extension Moves Forward At City Council
The council approved extending Eighth Street and authorized buying land for the project despite Alder Gremmel's protest. Work on sidewalks East Sixth Street and between Mulberry-Spring and Orange-Oak was ordered, with funding and future grading actions approved.
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East Sixth Street
Mulberry
Spring
Orange
Oak
Council
Schmidt
Alds
Diercks
Engel
Riggs
Gremmel
Richards
Bartemeier
Schenck
Ald
Halstead
Henry Jayne
Herehey Flats
Ogilvie Hill
Ald. Richards
Ald. Bartemeier
West Hill
Ald. Gremmel
Geo. Smalley
Board of Health
Art
Ald. Diercks
St. Louis
Old. Mercks
Getter
Schencker
N. Herr
South Muscatine
Ald. Engel
Mr. Opel
Eighth Street
Messrs. Freers
Good land near Muscatine with water access
A description notes a fertile tract seven miles from Muscatine offering ample water and a fair dwelling lot suitable for settlement or farming.
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Muscatine
Columbus Junction Fair Plans Big Preparations and Races
Muscatine residents are urged to attend the Columbus Junction District Fair August 27 to 30 with $8,000 in premium money and $5,000 in purses. The article notes a strong attendance outlook, a possible special rail service, entry fees, veterinary inspections, and police coverage for the event.
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Muscatine
Columbus
Iowa
Junction
Troney
Reverend Fowler May Leave Muscatine Baptist Church
Rumor says Rev. Arthur Fowler will announce at tomorrow’s service his possible move to Kalamazoo Michigan. He has also received calls from a Chicago church and Keokuk First Baptist and has weighed departing Muscatine for some time.
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Arthur Fowler
Kalamazoo, Mich
Fowler
Chicago
First Baptist Church of
Michigan
Muscatine
Queer Cyclone Lifts Freight Cars in Kansas
A Kansas twister struck a Rock Island east bound freight near Pucklin in southwestern Kansas. Affected cars were the second and third from the engine and two cars at the rear. four cars left the tracks and landed on the prairie while the rest remained on the line.
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Rock Island
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Pucklin
Four Day Columbus Junction Fair Sets Races and Rules
Officials enforce peace and permit only lawful activities at the four day Columbus Junction Fair starting Tuesday. Tickets sold at reduced rates during the event, entries due two weeks prior, and all animals must be in place by Tuesday night. Races include trotting and pacing events with purses distributed 50 25 15 10 percent.
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Speed Department
Columbus Junction
Davenport
Fairfield
Sigourney
Burlington
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Reduced railway rates for key conventions and expositions
The Cedar Rapids and Northwestern Railway announces discounted round trip fares to major events from all Iowa points. Destinations include the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias in Cedar Rapids August 11 15, Triennial Knights Tem lar in Louisville August 27 31 and the G A R National Encampment in Cleveland September 10 14. Also Pan American exposition Buffalo with return rates and home seekers excursions in early fall. Call nearest agent for territory, time limits and details.
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Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias and
Iowa Brigade
Uniform Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Knights Templar
Louisville
Cleveland
Buffalo
N. Y
Addrees. Inc
G. Farmer
Gi PF. & TA. B
Cedar Rapida, Fa
Delightfully Surprised Farewell For Mrs Harris
Mrs. Sarah Harris of Adamsville Ohio travels to Stronghurst Illinois after a month visiting relatives Moscow Wilmington and nearby. She was surprised Thursday evening when 49 relatives and friends gathered at Chris Beckey’s home for music social cheer and a cake ice cream farewell as she left.
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Sarah Harris
Adamsville
Stronghurst
Moscow
Witon
Attention Ad Promises Low Rates to Clear Lake Iowa
A flyer invites travelers to Clear Lake Iowa with fishing and bathing pleasures. It touts affordable rates via the Iowa Central railway and urges readers to ask ticket agents for details.
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Ft Et Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Diamond to Line Steamers Sail from Muscatine
The passenger steamers Quincy and St. Paul depart Muscatine for St Louis and St Paul with northbound service at 7 11:30 a m. The Aug 7 departure promises good music meals and a pleasant day.
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Diamond
Quincy
St. Paul
Muscatine
St Louis
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Columbus Junction Fair Association
Fair Association
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Eviden
Board of Director
Board of Directors
Rev. Fowler
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Exposition
Take West
Grant Avenue
Grant
Mr. Clerk
W. G. Block
Japan
A. Welr
la Salle Street
Geo. B. Fisch’s
East Second St
Muscatine, Ia
C. B. Fuller
China
Wittich Brothers
Muscatine, Iowa
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