Rock Island Adopts 1905 Rules for Dipping Scabby Cattle
The Rock Island rail road publishes department of agriculture rules effective June 1 1905 governing cattle in Kansas Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico to prevent the spread of scabies. Provisions require inspection certificates for interstate shipments and placards on cars for undipped and dipped animals with penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Rock Island Railroad
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Royal Neighbors Ice Cream Social a Grand Success
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club held an ice cream social on Mrs. Ellinwood’s Grandview lawn, raising a neat sum for the club treasury. Music by Ostrander's orchestra accompanied cake, soft drinks and a grab bag as members and guests enjoyed a large turnout.
Little Gladys Cummings Breaks Arm Playing in Yard
In Wilton Aug 4, Gladys Cummings broke her arm above the wrist while playing in the yard. Dr Winters set the bone. the injury is painful but not serious. The child has many friends sending sympathy.
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Luse
Thos. Raynor
Muscatine
Ruth Eaton
Chicago
C. D. Eaton
Vernon Curtis
Mina Hoffman
Beatrice
Neb
Mary Whitmer
Ed. Davis
Davenport
Geo. Angerer
West Liberty
Nettie Henricksen
Mabel
Maude Mark
H. W. Dice
Tipton
John Dice
Besley’s Sake
Chautauqua Draws Crowds Amid Warm Weather at Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction reports a thriving second day of the Chautauqua with larger crowds than day one. Highlights include the Dandy led choral class, Dawdy piano accompaniment, and performances by the Davenport and Perry singers. Lectures by George Vincent on the Psychology of the Mob and a Ramble through Spain drew praise. Tomorrow features Old Soldiers Day with Dunbar quartet and Indian demonstrations. Rural mail routes and July tallies are noted, along with local marriages and visits by residents from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus
Edwin Gee
George Vincent
Spain
A. W. Hawks
Dunbar
Miss Lamkin
John Hogarth Lozier
Anton Packard
Farmers
Good Roads
Sam Huston
Ohio
Huston
W. S. Huston
Lon Kulp
Columbus City
Belle Lee
Fredonia
Bisworth
Nat Duncan
Tom Robertson
George Breneman
James Snyder
Erwin Orr
Charles Paxton
Edith Getts
Salina
Kansas
Chas. Getts
E. S. Curtis
Concord Township
Portland
Oregon
Tacoma
Washington
West
John L. Jones
Iowa City
Jones
Will O. Jones
Jos. Davis
A. W. Barnes
Burlington
Lou Rhodes
Wapello
Chautauqua
C. A. McWlliams
Chas. J
L. M. Crem
Local Man Edward Ptzer Kicked by Horse
Edward Ptzer of 495 Mulberry Street was severely kicked on the left side while tending a horse. Dr Weaver attended and reports the injuries are not serious and he should be well in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stzer
Edward Ptzer
Mulberry Street
R. Weaver
Judge Jackson Adjourns June Term. Sixteen Divorces Granted
The Muscatine county June term ended with Judge Jackson granting sixteen divorces amid ongoing dockets. Debates cite inhuman treatment cruelty desertion and drunkenness as common causes while about 10 percent of marriages fail annually. September term opens September 12 with Judge Bolinger presiding. several new divorce suits are filed.
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Muscatine County
Bollinger
Davenport
Jackson
Bessie B. Olin
Walter B. Olin
C. M. Bell
Emma Bell
Vea Snyder
William Snyder
Genevive Fuller
Henry Fuller
Frances de Camp
Lottie Hess
John Hess
Lola Rexroade
Willis Rexroade
Lena Marticke
Oscar Marticke
Gertrude Phillips
Harry Phillips
Clara Purcell
William Purcell
State Penitentiary
John W. Brookhart
Eliza Brookhart
Charlotte Hare
Robert Hare
Parmelia Blanchard
Franklin Blanchard
John Graebner
Emma Graebner
Nellie B. Olin
Walter Olin
Commandant Horton Proposes Iowa Soldiers Home Reforms
Commandant Horton asks the Iowa Board of Control to decide if regular honorably discharged soldiers who did not fight in any war should receive per capita support at the Marshalltown Soldiers Home. He urges $71,500 for two years of improvements and recommends raising per capita from $14 to $16 to cover higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Horton
Muscatine
Board of Control
Marshaltown
Marshalltown
National Soldiers’ Home
Soldiers
Iown
Quartermaster’s
Office of Quartermaster and
Cuarg
Ccs
Weukeace Iheuuen
Edhaendabaae
Oeegee
Mose
At Cripple Creek to Open Grand Tour
E J Carpenter presents Hal Reid drama At Cripple Creek at the Grand on Monday August 7 featuring a car load of elaborate scenery and four acts staged in a climactic, engaging production praised as Reid’s masterpiece and a strong Rockies life portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
E. J. Carpenter
Hal Reid
Mr. Reid
Rockies
Jail for Rice Throwers Blamed for Bridal Annoyances
Chicago officials from major railroads urged arrest for disorderly conduct to curb rice throwing at weddings. They argued the act inconveniences passengers and creates extra work for train crews. Decision on the proposal was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lane Agents Offer Seasonal Rail Fare to Minnesota Dakota
Train advertisement announces a summer route from Iowa Central to northern Minnesota and Dakota points with a return by October 31. Fares include one way plus two dollars, with low round trip sales to St Paul and Minneapolis. For details contact agents or A R B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Northere
Minnesota
Dakota
St. Pawl
Minneapolis
Cutts G. P. & T. A
Mins
Mayor Seated in Chamber Amid Trial Atmosphere
Report notes the mayor staying in the council chamber to project an appearance of a man facing a life trial, reflecting heightened civic tensions and public scrutiny.
Bare arms spark trend among young women
A fashion note observes that bare arms are popular with young women who want it understood they have nothing up their sleeves.
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South Muscatine
Rock Island
the Department
The
Department
Royal Neighbors
Sunshine Club Clear
Sam
South
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Chang
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Musserville Friends
Nathan Ball
John McCowen
Ora
Grandview
Keota
Mrs. McGowen
Concordia
Kan
W. D. Diercks
New Hampshire Street
Robert Pitchforth
Grandview Avenue
Archie Downer
Miles Avenue
Anna
Cora Ringgenberg
Arthur Reeder
Nancy Barton
Geo. Whitmer
Ralph
Sioux Falls
Neidig’s Book Store
Second Street
J.T. Kuechmann
Home Tea Co
Richman & Richman
Gladys Cummings
USA
Court
Commandant Horton
Vorabie
Tiirt & Fesler
Lée
Western Union
Bey
J. Linn Hoopes
Schmitt Bros
Nichols, Ia
G. A. Warfield
Lucas Grove St
D. A. LaForce
Ottumwa
O. S. Kelly
John A. Rowan
Brunswick-Balke,Collender Co
J. H. Kendig
Tenth and
Iowa Avenue
Custer
East Sixth Street
Fourth and
Broadway Circle
E. Hunt Smith
West Third Street
Madam Fay
East Fifth Street
East 6Th Street
East Third
Park Ave
Lindle Hotel
Fort Madison
West Front Street
Howard Walker Co
Washington Street
East Hill
E. E. McBride
Cedar Street
Brown Bros. & Co
Rochester
N. Rosenberger
Marie Ponteus
Denver
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Boyd Transfer Co
Ferm
E. N. Cook & Co
Blanchard Packing Company
H. F. Barnard CO
Jewelers
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