Fine Sport At Races In Muscatine
The Muscatine crowd enjoyed a fine afternoon of horse racing with close finishes in the 2:18 pace and a 2:25 trot. Araja won the opening heat sweep while Rex Americus edged Castlewood in a contested 2:18 event. Sugar Foot took the running race as rain affected later plans and officials noted strong attendance and solid gate receipts.
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Rex Americus
Araja
Muscatine
Dad
Miss Adrian
Mignon
B. G
al Russel
Columbus
June Wilkes
C. W. McMillan
Har- Tins Ee
Castlewood
Alice
Willard
Cas
Tlewood
Sugar Foot
Indian
E. G
Imbuck Master
C. C. Sykes
Emmets
JG Wale
Inaee Han Ekaee
Ae Indian
John Killion
Stomach analysis planned in Potter death inquiry
The stomach of Albert Potter of Waverly, who died at Mercy Hospital, is to be analyzed and sent to the coroner's jury within days. Dr Hoffman’s findings are anticipated, with reports expected soon. Potter reportedly held about 15,000 in life insurance, with other polices expired weeks before.
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A. M. Potter
Des Moines
Frank Scott
Albert Potter
Waverly
Mercy Hospital
Four Men Enlist at Local Recruiting Station for Army
Fred F. Vedder a sergeant in the U S Cavalry who has been in town two weeks to run the local recruiting station secured four men for the army. They are Frank Smith of Wapello Iowa Harry H Fultz of Clay Center Kansas and George ...
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R. S. McNutt
Charlie Richman
Elks
H. E. Woods
Fred Munroe
Frank Warfield
Dennis Connel
Geo. W. Baldwin
S. Hoag
West Liberty
Harry Springer
Mr. Vedder
Burlington
Iowa
Fred F. Vedder
U. S. Cavalry
Frank Smith
Wapello
Harry H. Fultz
Clay Center
Kan
George
Sunday School Excursion to Muscatine by Steamer J. S.
The Sunday school committee offers a low round trip rate for a Muscatine excursion to Davenport and back on Monday August 18. Tickets are available from the committee on the train or the local agent for details.
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Union
Muscatine
R. J
Wedding Unites Chas Montgomery and Laura Swartz
Aug 14 wedding joined Chas Montgomery of Springdale township and Miss Laura Swartz of Iowa township. Both are noted as prominent, respected young people who have grown up locally. The reporter offers hearty congratulations and wishes them a joyful life together.
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Chas. Montgomery
Springdale Township
Laura Swartz
Henry Swartz
Iowa Township
Bryan declines nomination amid party decline
Philadelphia Press reports Colonel Bryan, after reducing the Democratic Party to a weaker state, acts with unselfish restraint and says he does not want a nomination.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Bryan
Oldest Petroleum Well at Zante Dates to Antiquity
The oldest known petroleum well is in Zante, part of the Ionian Islands. Oil has been extracted from this site for nearly 3,000 years.
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Zante
Ionian Islands
Iowa Avenue Extension Plan Discussed by Muscatine Council
Muscatine City Council debated extending Iowa Avenue from Fulham to Iowa City road with a 180 foot width. Citizens pledged land donations and purchases to create a passable route, with a later meeting set for August 19 1902 to view needed property.
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Ald
Bartemeier
Iowa Avenue
Iowa City Road
Seiler
Muscatine
Iowa
Fulham Avenue
Iowa City
Moscow Roads
City of
Towa City Road
Town City Road
A. H. Steinmetz
Ed. C. Cook
R. P. Austin
R. S. Hoover
H. Fisch
Charles A. Fisch
Barney Schmidt
John A. Rowan
Joseph K. Miller
C. C. Smith
Wm. Hine
F. C. Hinkel
J. L. Giesler
G. M. Titus
Jake Schomberg
J. H
P. W. Francis
IL. G. Burnett
Robi. L. Thompson
L. C. Day
C. C. Brainworth
Frank R. Halstead
Johnl. Knopp
A. Klaffenbach
W. S. Hill
Chris. Otto & Sons
P. F. Anson
Geo. Detthof
J. W. Hahn
S. L. Johnson
Mr. Burnside
Council
Death of Earl Girdner in Cedar Township
Earl Girdner of Mercer Missouri died August 12 1902 at the home of Thomas Boggs Cedar township after an appendicitis operation. He was 18 years 10 months and 15 days old. He leaves father mother three sisters and one brother. He was patient and devout during his illness.
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Earl Girdner
George Girdner
Mercer
Thomas Boggs
Cedar Township
Jesus
Earl
Great Are the Experts
The article asserts experts claim the United States holds unmatched armor and shell technology that cannot be pierced, presenting a paradox on winning both ways.
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Indianapolis
United States
Salt Desert Field Near Salton Colorado
In the Colorado desert just north of the Mexican border lies a vast salt field over a thousand acres in extent. The surface gleams white under the noonday sun, dazzling to the naked eye, with the desert stretching for miles around Salton.
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Colorado Desert
Salton, Col
Sleeping car service boosts Iowa Central travel options
The Iowa Central Railway touts a new sleeping car line from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastern points. See local ticket agent.
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Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Elrick Junction
Mikado delights Boston as Martha promised tonight
A large Grand Opera House audience witnessed Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado with a fine company, chorus, and orchestra. Tomorrow the troupe performs Flotow’s Martha led by Laurens and Palmer with Langweis and Riggs in strong supporting roles. If the weather fails, the show moves to the opera house. Ed Andrews drew laughs as lord high executioner and May Gabriel impressed as Katisha. Marie Laurens sang Yum Yum with vivacity and pleasing tone.
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Grand Opé
Flotows
Martha
Miss Laurens
Miss Palmer
Langweis
Ene
D. Andrews
Ralph Riggs
Imm
Metropolitan
Ed. Andrews
Lord High
A Word to Real Estate Agents Circular Offered
A circular promises guidance on where the next land boom will occur and how agents can profit. Signed by J. F. Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent Illinois Central Railroad based in Dubuque Iowa.
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J. F. Merry
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque, Ia
Dancing Distances Compare Waltz To Square Dance
A historical note compares distances walked in dance forms. It states a square dance covers about half a mile while an average waltz exceeds three quarters of a mile, illustrating differing movement scales for social dances.
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