New Bridge Planned at Keithsburg Across Mississippi River
Col. C W Durham announced after returning to Rock Island that Keithsburg will gain a new rail bridge over the Mississippi. The aging bridge is deemed dangerous and a modern lift-span structure of about 195 feet clear is planned to replace it this fall, using Iowa Central Railway ownership and construction.
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Keithsburg
Mississippi River
Col
C. W. Durham
Rock Island
United States
The
Iowa Central Road
Red Men Adopt Resolutions Thanking City Council and Police
The Independent Order of Red Men adopted resolutions thanking the city council for carnival permit and the police for aid in making the event a success and controlling rowdyism. Acknowledgment was also given to all who assisted the order last week.
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Independent Order of Red Men
How to Cure Skin Diseases with ZEMO Remedy
Uses bold claim that skin diseases are cured by drawing germs to surface. Describes ZEMO external liquid as permanent cure for all itching skin diseases. Mentions sale nationwide and sample request from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St Louis, with local dealer A. W. Morgan at 107 W 2nd St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
2Nd St
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
A. G. Bestenlehneer
G. A. Riemcke
George Farrand Knocked Unconscious by Mule
George Farrand, 314 West Seventh street, was kicked by a mule while un harnessing at about 6 pm. He suffered a deep gash above the knee and a severe abdominal blow, was carried home unconscious, then treated by a doctor. His condition later showed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Farrand
West Seventh Street
Farrand
John Millar Express
Floating Palace stage Hindoo troupe thrills large audience
Humpty Dumpty opened at the Emerson Floating Palace near the Diamond Jo warehouse. Hindoo troupe led by Prof Vanovan performed daring knife swallowing and a loaded rifle act. A hypnotized girl floated in mid air as the crowd applauded the sensational shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Floating Palace
Diamond Jo
India
R. E. Emerson
Vanovan
Debs in Muscatine September Third
Debs to speak in Muscatine on September third if the Socialist party raises 20000 for a special train. The plan hinges on timely contributions and a contract with the railroad by August 15. Debs would travel by private car and address crowds en route from Davenport to Ottumwa.
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Socialist Party of the United
Debs
Davenport
Ottumwa
Conesville News Roundup Highlights Local Moves
County Clerk W. S. McKee and family visited relatives before attending a county clerks convention in Waterloo. Visitors include Minnie Hedburg and Marguerite O Connell from Moline. Mrs. John Osborne of Iowa City plans to move to New Orleans for her husband s machine shop job. Grace Stickney wins Gold Medal at Columbus chautauqua. Bank cashier L B Smith leaves Conesville Savings for Nichols Bank with higher pay. Sylvia Messick returns to Nichols after a local visit. Milwaukee section workers assist in Washington after a wreck. Henry Brown dies after fatal burn while starting a lamp fire. his brother-in-law John Hawkins visits Lone Tree. Mrs W H Rowe and Mona visit Muscatine with Dallas's mother. The Harper family plans a Pennsylvania vacation.
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Conesville
W. S. McKee
Tracy
Muscatine
Waterloo
Minnie Hedburg
Marguerite O'Connell
Moline
J. C. Gay
John Osborne
Iowa City
G. W
Leander McKee
New Orleans
Grace Stickney
Columbus
Henry Brown
W. H. Rowe
Miss Mona
Dallas
W. H. Harper
Baby
Pennsylvania
Local Notes from Moscow Iowa Social Visitations
Miss Ora Hirschman and Edna Ritter returned from Rierson Iowa after a week visiting. Mr and Mrs Henry Smith and children came home after visiting Mrs M F Currier in Muscatine and attending the carnival. Wilmer and James Smith went to Muscatine on business. Mrs Fred Millage of Muscatine visited here with niece Madge Smith. Elmer Hain Vernon Lear and Mart Slater left for Mt Pleasant to attend the fair and then on to St Paul Des Moines and other large fairs. Will Barton buys Bridges property in Wilton and plans move in October.
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Moscow
Ora Hirschman
Edna Ritter
Rierson
Henry Smith
M. F. Currier
Muscatine
Wilmer
James Smith
Fred Millage
Threshing Harvest Busy as Keota Sale Attracts Attendance
Harper Aug 14 The threshing machines are active across the region. Many attend the sale at Bower and Sander's in Keota while residents keep to daily routines. Miss Lillie Striegel rests at home and Celia Wheelan visits the Matts Valerius household. Carlos Van Fleet travels to Muscatine for friends. Nellie Behm visits Edythe Van Fleet. The Keota burial of Mr. Riordan occurs Wednesday morning. Mrs. Mike Striegel's daughter Oo Prosser heads to Chicago Tuesday.
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Harper, Tra
Bower and Sander’s
Keota
Lillie Striegel
Celia Wheelan
Matts Valerius
Carlos van Fleet
Muscatine
Nellie Behm
Edythe van Fleet
Riordan
Mike Striegel
Oo Prosser
Chicago
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Boyce
Martin Boe
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
F. T. Nesper
A. G. Bestenlehner
Henderson Drug Co
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Home Savings Bank
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Carl J. Barnard
Journal
Iowa Central Road Plans
Ham
FEA
Tures
Hindoo
Humpty
Stockton
Hy Moellers
Walcott
Adolph Rodgins
Plain View
Jno. Dittmers
Jolly Boys
Richland
Bear's Landing
Linda
Frieda Schluetters
North Stockton
Hazel Bohnsack
Jergen Riessen
Adolph Blank’s
Jno. Nielson
Pepper Hill
Rudolph Blundorn
Charles Siebke
Jake Broders
Nora
Callie
Raymond
Center Grove
Hilda Anderson
Bohnsack
Harry Friedericksen
Wilton
Emma Dittmer
Geo. Dittmer
Wm. Shms
Jake Broders and Family Were Blackberry Picking In the Vicinity of Blue Grass
Harry Bohnsack
Blue Grass
Didate
Harper
Hay
Muscatine Daily
Muscatine Journal
Alberta
Columbus Junction
H. L. Graham
Grandview
Iowa
H. M. Bartlett
F. S. Pentzer
E. 2Nd St
Muscatine, la
Sorrel Family Drtving Horse
W. J. Vannatta
Russell’s
Pacific Coast
Boyd Trane Ter Co
Minneapolis
Minn
N. Rosenberger
Hine
Thos. Watson
E. 3Rd St
Leibbrand, Ryan
C. B. Fuller
Pine St
C. Coster
West 5Th St
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
National Railway Training School Inc
Robert St
St. Paul, Minn
U. 8S. A
Loomis Bros
Cedar Rapids, Ia
T. Care Muscatine Journal
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
W. C. Lake
R. R
J. S. Ziegler & Co
Dearborn St
Leo H. Hirsch & Co
Ideal Printery
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
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