Great Northwest lands praised by homeseekers on South Dakota trip
H H Arnold and party from Iowa touted North West markets as equal to Minnesota and South Dakota. They reported crops strong with wheat leading, corn and barley healthy, rain adequate, and land prices from 12 to 35 dollars per acre. A large homeseeker delegation planned to arrive on the 22nd, with many locals already investing.
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H. H. Arnold
South Dakota
Northwest
Iowa
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Watertown
Morning Sun notices and local events fill Aug week
Obituary notes Mrs D C Brodie dies at home with funeral set for today. Excursion train from Abbington to Coppack carries 800 passengers. Local social events include picnics at the Iowa river and entertainments by Misses Cavan Cubit and others. Morning Sun loses 21 to 0 to Winfield. Garvin Family Concert to visit Aug 26 27 28. Rector piles ad promises refund if not cured.
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D. C. Brodie
Abbington
Ill
Coppack
Chas.McElhinney
E. M. Swan
Susie Mahaffy
Ethyl] Adams
Anna McCaughan
Milcom Mahaffy
J. A. Mahaffy
Iowa River
Cecil George
Cedarville
Ohio
Zella Cavan
Lizzie Cubit
Lois Trumbell
Farms for sale and buying service by Titus and Jackson
An advertisement invites readers to buy or sell farms and offers contact by phone or letter through Titus & Jackson.
Chicago Union to Face Muscatine Maroons in Two Games
The Chicago Union baseball team will arrive this evening for a two game series with the Muscatine Maroons, the second game scheduled for Monday afternoon. Manager Nevens plans a cordial welcome and a warm contest at the ballpark. Detroit at Washington. Cleveland at Baltimore. San Jose Boy Won. Buffalo, N Y Aug 17 Lace Downing of San Jose won a five mile race and George M Holley of Bradford Pa won the five mile motor bicycle championship at the National Cycling Association meet. Working on Shamrock II New York Aug 17 work continues on the Shamrock II and it may leave the dry dock today. Fifty men polished the bronze hull while some crew prepared rigging. The sails likely won’t be bent until after leaving the dock, and a trial spin isn’t expected before next Wednesday. Toronto Ont Aug 17 Commodore Gooderham Captain Jarvis and Invader’s crew with the Canada Cup returned home to a grand welcome. Automobiles carried the victorious crew through major streets as the Commodore displayed the cup and the crew enjoyed a champagne lunch at the island clubhouse. Skipper Jarvis praised the Chicago yachtsmen and noted the foul against Invader was a bluff.
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San Jose
Buffalo
N. Y
Lace Downing
Warren Zurbrick
George M. Holley
Bradford
National Cycling Association
Pan American Stadium
New York
Shamrock Il
Shamrock SL
Tompkinsville
Toronto
Ont
Comodore Gooderham
Jarvis
Invader
Union Depot
Commodore Gooderham
Island
Chicago
Thompson
Firemen Prep for Iowa State Tournament Trip to Marshalltown
Muscatine firemen and supporters plan an August 28 trip to Marshalltown for the Iowa State Firemen's Tournament. An excursion train on the M N and S Railway will carry about 1000 riders at a special low fare of $2, with return after festivities and a rapid midnight arrival.
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Marshalltown
Muscatine
Labor Day Celebration in Muscatine Set for September 2
Labor Day events planned in Muscatine include a grand industrial parade in the forenoon and an afternoon program at the fair grounds with horse races bicycle races tug of war and acrobatic performances. The Trades and Labor Assembly promotes a large turnout and will warmly welcome all attendees.
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Muscatine
Fair
Trades and Labor Assembly
Muscatine to host three day running meet with derby day
Local sportsmen prepare for a three day track meet at Muscatine race track from September 10 to 12. Promoter Nevyens plans to hire fast horses in Kansas City and Harry Springer returns from Chicago aboard the same mission. Four big races per day are promised with W C Robbins of Chicago acting as starter for all events. Derby day is set for Thursday September 12 marking Muscatine’s first derby. The next major event will be the October Carnival at the fair grounds.
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Muscatine Race Track
Nevyens
Kansas City
Harry Springer
Chicago
Muscei’ne
W.C. Robbins
Chicaro
Muscatine
Hitory
Fair Grounds
Wallace Show Sets August 22 Visit After Woodman Day
As Woodman Day fades into history amusement fans await the Wallace Show slated for Thursday August 22 in the local schedule. The upcoming appearance promises spectacle and revival for enthusiasts eager to see the famed troupe in person.
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Wallace
Wallace Circus Invades Muscatine Amid Summer Rush
Excursions will run from surrounding towns on the date as thousands gather to witness the summer events. Even without a street fair Muscatine expects heavy visitor traffic and a major show, with the Wallace circus praised by Washington and Des Moines officials as a top clean attraction under canvas.
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Muscatine
Washington
D. C
Des Moines
Mississippi River Silence Forecast from Dubuque to Muscatine
The river forecast ends at 8 a m on August 18 1901. The Mississippi River is expected to continue falling very slowly between Dubuque and Muscatine, with modest declines noted along the stretch. The report provides a dated outlook for river levels and flow.
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LeClaire
Eeek Ole Wence
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Social notices and visits in Burlington and nearby towns
Local residents and visitors move through Burlington and surrounding areas. Mrs. J L Grubb and Mrs Lewis Evans visit Mrs W A Colip in hospital. Miss Effie Emerson returns to Washington DC. Miss Blanche Gaumer visits family in Cedar Rapids. many relatives travel between Wapello De Witt and Cedar Rapids for visits and errands. Reduced rail rates to Muscatine for Wallace show on Aug 22 are announced by the B C R N Ry.
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Atlanta
J. L. Giesler
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F. W. Swan
W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A. Mull
J. Ss. Blackwell
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Winfield
Mac Milligan
Daisy Pomeroy
Shelby
Garvin
Jessie M. Garvin
Paul Garvin
Myrtle Garvin
Presbyterian Church
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Geyser Oil Development CO
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Wall
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Lewis Evans
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W. A. Colip
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Florence McCorkie
Cedar Rapids
T. &S. Curtis
Joe M. Park
Josephine and
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Vinton
Mary Whistle
Zella Wright
de Witt
Chas. McWilliams
Ralph Outcomp
Woodmen
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C. A. Spragues
John M. Lytle
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Spirit Lake
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Berti
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Neb
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Lewis, Ill
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Alice
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Anthony, Kan
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Tingley
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Miss Alta
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Davenport
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Perry
Hughes
Lizzile Hughes
Berlin
Ross Murdock
Molly Oliver
Fred Colton
Graud Lodge
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Colton
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Mildred
Ainsworth
T. W. Rowan
Mississippi Telephones Company
M. H. Trusdell
Mable
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