Railway Timetable Effective June 3 1906 East and Southwest
Eastbound trains include Davenport Chicago No 12 No 50 No 30 Chicago Fast Mail No 864 No 363 No 4 Davenport Chicago No 74 Local Freight. Southwest services list No 8 Kansas City Denver No 29 California Limited No 11 Kansas City Ft Worth No 73 Local Freight Daily No 49 Washington Oskaloosa with times from 4 18am to 11 55pm.
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Davenport
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
California Limited
Ft. Worth
Washington
Wilton Trains Schedule From Muscatine Branch Line
Daily Wilton trains leave Muscatine and arrive there with No. 368 at 6:25 am, No. 567 at 12:30 pm, No. 362 at 3:20 pm, and No. 361 at 5:50 pm, service excludes Sundays.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Muscatine Western Train Schedule Notice
Passenger No 102 arrives 7 10 pm freight arrives 4 00 pm Going west Passenger No 101 leaves 8 05 am freight leaves 12 30 am All trains daily except Sunday W S Underdonk Agent
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W. S. Underdonk
South Bound
Muscatine
Round House
Hahn's Switch
Fruitland Eeseeee
Grandview
Elrick Junction
Muscatine Seer Wees
Seewet
Lilla
Fruitland
Reeseees
Walloose
Firick Junction
North Bound
A. Oeeaee
Fruitland Wee Neee
Wapello
Forest grove plan spurs debate on practical trees to plant
A reader challenges the soft maple recommendation for quick growth and fuel, arguing farmers should aim for eventual saw logs. He urges cottonwood fast growth with walnut inner rows and European larch outside, to build a future lumber supply over 25 to 30 years.
The General Purpose Tools of Labor and Livestock
A carpenter and a farmer aim for straight work and rows. Cement gains favor on farms for longevity and lower cost, surpassing high priced lumber. The general purpose tool and the general purpose cow share a goal of two different utility standards, though failures to meet them lead to disappointment.
Public mindedness and dairy farming quirks examined
A critical view of narrow mindedness versus public spirit. Then notes on milking as a labor task and the reluctance of workers to milk if unnecessary. Finally a garden horseradish propagation tip: drilling ten inch holes and deep planting to limit spread.
Birds Benefit From Lawn Water Pan On Hot Days
A water pan placed on the lawn within easy reach of birds will be greatly appreciated and provide many moments of interest for the benefactor. When a lawn spray is available birds will gather beneath it on hot days for bath and drink.
Irrigated lands draw buyers in western states
Those seeking cheaper land need not leave the United States. Irrigation is spreading across the western states and results are astonishing. Newly opened irrigated lands can be bought at a very reasonable figure and have historically risen in value quickly.
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United States
Breeding Practices Highlight Risks in Animals and Humans
The piece argues that extensive inbreeding amplifies both desirable and undesirable traits in hogs and warns that human intermarriage among cousins faces legal limits in many states. It urges caution in all breeding lines to reduce negative outcomes.
State agricultural schools test artificial pest treatment methods
Forestry and horticultural departments cooperate with farmers to test artificial pest treatment methods. About 1000 posts from quick growing trees, half green and half seasoned, have been sent to the experiment station for the study. A bulletin will be issued once results are known.
Townwomen offer lawn prize to brighten civic life
A neighboring city development group of women plans a five dollar reward for the boy under fifteen with the best kept lawn this season. Similar contests may reward girls and boys for the best vegetable and flower gardens, aiming to improve appearance and teach perseverance.
Peat Fuel Promises New North Central Industry
The state geological survey highlights 25 million tons of peat in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Deposits run four to ten feet thick across hundreds of acres and can be pressed, dried, and marketed as a clean, smokeless fuel rivaling coal in heat with minimal soot.
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Central
North Central States
State Geological Survey
Iowa
Minnesota
Government Meat Inspection Debate Shapes Farmer Interest
The article argues that a thorough government inspection of animals and meat from packing plants is essential for public confidence in food purity. It warns against superficial or rushed action as lasting benefits require complete, bottom‑line reform rather than brief concessions.
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Paget
America
Germany
Philosophy of soil cultivation and seed selection for bumper corn crops
The notes stress that high yielding corn starts with good seed and thorough cultivation. It explains how 300 to 800 pounds of water per pound of dry matter is drawn from soil, and how extra cultivation keeps soil mellow, improves moisture use, and offsets drought. Weed killing is secondary to cultivation.
$15,000 Pearl On Sale For 75 Cents In New York Market
A 68 grain perfect pearl, found in a mussel shell on the Wisconsin bank of the Mississippi, is on sale in John Street for $15,090 after selling for 75 cents. A second pink tinted pearl of 99 grains from American fisheries is offered for $5,000 in Maiden Lane. Western pearl fisheries expansion and strong dealer demand drive prices up as large buyers seek first hand from finders across Vincennes Indiana and Prairie du Chien Wisconsin.
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New York
John Street
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Agso
Middle Western
Maiden Lane
Luyers
Vincennes
Ind
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Congressman Praises American Hen in Congress Speech
A western congressman drew sharp attention by praising the American hen in a lower house speech. He claimed the bird’s yearly wealth equals New York banks’ capital stock, and within sixty days rivals gold mine output. In six months she would match iron mine production, and in 2 years ten months pay the national debt interest. The remarks drew applause and may liven future sessions with a toast to the American hen.
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Congress
Biddy
New York Clearing House
County Road Prizes Spark Western State Ag Society Rivalry
A Western state county agricultural society inaugurates a rivalry by offering prizes for first class county roads kept in best condition using the King drag. Farmers along roads to the county seat have begun work, showing marked improvement and the contest may become epidemic in appeal.
Niagara Falls Excursion From Peoria August 16 1906
Special annual trip via Big Four Route from Peoria with return limit twelve days. Round trip fare 8.50, inclusive of sale date. side trips to Chautauqua Lake Westfield and connections on Cleveland to Buffalo steamers. Includes Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal options and through train with first class coaches sleepers. Contact Big Four agent or H R Daly Peoria Illinois.
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N. Y
Big Four
New York Central Lines
Peoria
Westfield
Chautauqua Lake
C. & B. Line
Cleveland
Buffalo
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
H. R. Daly
Main Street
Ill
Four Killed in Feud Battle at Sand Lick
Four men died in a feud between the Martin and Hall factions at Sand Lick last night. The Martins, about sixty strong, are entrenched at the Martin home on Beaver Creek. Authorities seek a truce and the possibility of sending troops from Governor Beckham if the Martins do not surrender within twenty four hours.
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Louisville
Sand Lick
Martin
Hall
Beaver Creek
Beckham
Low Rates To G A R Encampment At Minneapolis
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers affordable fares to the G A R encampment in Minneapolis from August 13 to 16 with a final return by August 31 1906. Extension available for a small fee. inquire at local ticket agents or write F A Miller Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Grand Army of the Republic
Minneapolis
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Muscatine Aerif club meets Tuesday evenings
The Muscatine Aerif club meets every Tuesday at 8 o clock in Eagle Lodge hall above Dunbar restaurant. Visitors are always welcome. Officers include W. C. Towers and W. P. John P. Breen serves as secretary.
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F. G
Muscatine Aerif No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P. John P. Breen
Fagle Lodge No
T. W
U. W. Hah
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Mw. R. A. Rend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
F. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Fraternal Ain Association
Loomington
Shammo Building
Fast Second St
W. D. Bowlby
Rm. P. Day
F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Maccabee Hall
Town Avenue
W. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
I. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
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FE. H. King
2Nd Br
4Th Street
L. Reppert
First National Bank
Ave
J. Resideene
Fast Fifth Street
Attorneys AT Law
Thos. Brown
Illinois
Henry Jayne
Wm. Hoffman
Arthur Hoffman
Wm. R. Jayne
Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
Horst
West Second Street
Carskaddan
Burk & Pepper J. Carskaddan
W. YD. Burk
Pepper
Telephone
J. Muscatine
G. M. Titus
Sunccessor
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Ave
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
E. 2Nd Street
Rock Island System
Wilton Trains
Muscatine Western
Muscatine North & South Ry
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Register
Des Moines
Js.trigg
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
Twin Cities
Rock Island
N. S
Underdonk
Muscatine, Lowa
Canadian Pagieig Railway
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
Alaska
Eastern
Canada
And
New England
Wabash R. R
Detroit
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Lawrence
A. C. Shaw
Canadian Pacific Ry
Niagara Falls
VIA
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
J. H. Milliken
F. D. Bush
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. E. Davenport
St. Louis
H. C. Bailey
L. Stone
Gen
L Pass
ST. Paul
Alkano
Alkano Remedy Co
Chas.h, Gobble, Mgr
Society
Masonic
A. F
A. M
A. W. Scott
W. M. S. L. Johnson
W. H. McCoy
M. FE
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Legotte
DE Molay Commandery No
K. T
E. C W. HH. Graff
Pocahontas
Romona
Isabelle J. Norton
William Cosgrove
Jasper Nelson
Electa
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec'y
Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
J.B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Mtuscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
James Morris
Flma Scott
RRO
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Hall
Jacob Fisch & Sons
I. M. L. Payne
M. P. Goff
W. 2Nd St
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. P
F. & Kemptner
C. C. F. L. Bihimeter
K. of R
Shelby Norman
G. A. Qf. Hall
Woodrine
Noval Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Oracle
Femma Hoeflin
Cora McCoy
Joan
Ladies OF Grand Army OF the
Rfpublic
G. A. R. Hall
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Parger
M W
A. Ywuscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. C
COOK
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
G. Stein
J. R. Renling
W. EF. Buren
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
M. Hughes
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