Railroads Upgrade Roadbeds and Bridges on Key Divisions
Railroads spend millions yearly to improve ballast gravel rails and roadbed along the central district Illinois Nebraska Colorado divisions from Joliet to La Salle and Seneca to Ottawa. Milwaukee ties budget to Chicago Kansas City line via Davenport Muscatine for bridges arches and culverts. General Superintendent H S Cable and wife travel in New England for vacation.
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Rock Island
Central District
Chicago
Colorado
Illinois
Nebraska
Blue Island
Joliet
Seneca
la Salle
Ilinois
Ottawa
Anita
Adair
Iowa
Neola
Council Bluffs
Linois
Wymore
Burlington
South Bend
Courtland
Ezton
Ruleton
Levant
H. S. Cable
Eagtland
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Davenport
Musctinac
Bids for Muscatine Post Office Construction Announced
Treasury department announces sealed proposals due September 16, 1907 for complete construction of the U S Post Office at Muscatine Iowa. Drawings and specifications available at the Supervising Architect’s Office in Washington or the Muscatine Post Office. James Knox Taylor supervises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
U. S
Muscatine
Iowa
James Knox Taylor
Wyoming opens Eden valley lands under Carey act
The Wyoming Land Board announced the Carey act opening of 150000 acres of Eden valley lands in Sweetwater and Fremont counties north of Rock Springs. Thirty thousand acres are now open for public entry with 160 acre claims for adults 21 plus. Land yields rich crops from a sandy loam soil irrigated by Big and Little Sandy rivers with canals and two large reservoirs distributing water. State fee is 25 cents per acre on application and final proof within three years. irrigating system cost is $30 per acre paid in ten yearly installments.
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The
Wyoming Land Board
Eden Valley
Sweetwater
Fremont
Rock Springs
Union Pacific
Wind River
Buffalo Social Notes Reflect Local Moves and Visits
Buffalo Iowa society column highlights Miss Sabina Murer from Chicago visiting relatives, Miss Mildred Lane from Monmouth visiting at the McCullys, and neighbors hosting friends. Frank Gould relocates with family to Davenport. Laura Appel departs for Holly Colorado to teach, with Clara Kautz and Hazel Gadd accompanying. John Murer of Griswold visits. 80 year old settler attends Old Settlers Picnic in Davenport. Mrs. W L Miller plans Des Moines move. Davenport visitors Mrs Moritz and Mrs Walker join gatherings. choir honors Laura Appel with a light reception before her departure.
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Buffalo
Sabina Murer
Chicago
Ill
Mildred Lane
Monmouth
J. McCully
Robt. Pature
Frank Gould
Davenport
Laura Appel
Holly
Colo
Clara Kautz
Hazel Gadd
John Murer
Griswold
Murer
John
Old Settlers
W. L. Miller
Des Moines
Moritz
C. Walker
Strohm
Thos. Agar
Mrs Milligan’s Wife Saved by Miles’ Heart Cure and Nervine
A Wichita preacher recalls doctors deeming his wife dying within six weeks. After starting Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine with other remedies, her condition improved. eleven bottles given over time restored health, prompting endorsement of the remedy and a money back guarantee from the Miles firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Rev. P. Milligan
Genda Springs
Kans
Right Medicine for Pelvic Troubles Found in Peru NA
Fort Collins reader praises Peruna as cure for disordered periods and pelvic troubles after years of failed doctor experiments. Another Oregon testimonial says four years of backaches and fatigue ended in weeks with Peruna, restoring health and ability to work.
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Peru
Caroline Kramer
Fort Collins
Col
Peruna
Montpelier Woman Injured in Auto-Spring Incident
Ruth of Montpelier spent Sunday with friends. Mr and Mrs Wm De Lap were out driving when their horse spooked by an automobile. Mrs De Lap was badly hurt in the shoulder and arm with a broken wrist. Mr De Lap uninjured. Dr Tuefe is attending and she rests easy.
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Ruth
Montpelier
Wm. de Lap
Orino Laxative Syrup Guarantees Refund Policy
The Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any form of indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. A. W. Morgan 107 West Second street.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Inl
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
New Drop Curtain for Opera House Unveiled
Manager Salisbury receives a new drop curtain painted by a New York artist. The Holland scene with a distant village and rustic bridge features a peasant woman in national dress. The curtain harmonizes with the opera house finishings and is praised as one of the prettiest in the state. Opening is set for early September with Aristocratic Tramp slated for the first week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salisbury
Holland
Muscatine
Opera House
Eis vs Fridley case draws to close in probate dispute
The Eis v Fridley trial neared its end with the defense resting and plaintiff's rebuttal witnesses heard. Visitors filled the courtroom daily as more than thirty five witnesses testified about about 9950 dollars given to Charles and Rose Fridley by Jacob Bis before his death in November 1906, with Ellery Eis acting as administrator seeking repayment to the estate.
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Eis
Fridleys
Rock Island Road Posts Record Year Amid Investments
The Rock Island Railroad reports a record year with gross earnings up by 17 million and net earnings rising 6.2 million despite higher wages and material costs. July receipts exceeded last year, passenger traffic grew after the two cent fare, and $5.2 million more was spent on maintaining and improving lines. The policy of reinvesting surplus has boosted dividends to preferred stock and accelerated regional development along its routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad Company
Rock Island
Wittmer Birthday Honor Celebrated in Stockton Iowa
Stockton Iowa August 17 Mr and Mrs George Wittmer hosted about fifty relatives and friends for a birthday luncheon and ice cream. Visitors include Pearl Ruby Garnet Pahl from Blue Grass and Laura Amelia Hilda Meinert with Mr Meinert from Maysville. Community threshing nears end. grain yield fair given late spring and poor weather.
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Stockton
Geo. Wittmer
Lillian
Luella Stoltenburg
North Prairie
Bohnsack
Wapello Local News Aug 17 Happenings
H L Tucker moves into the house formerly occupied by H R Sligh. J C Price was a business visitor in Muscatine on Wednesday. Dan Sweeney of Muscatine visited his parents in the city over Sunday. George Hamilton of Eldon is home for a short visit. Mrs Ida Summerville leaves for Ft Madison to visit her niece. Miss Delilah Alexander departs for Wyaconda Missouri for a ten week visit.
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Wapello
H. L. Tucker
H. R. Sligh
J. C. Price
Muscatine
Dan Sweeney
George Hamilton
Eldon
Ida Summerville
Ft. Madison
Mahala Turner
Delilah Alexander
Wyaconda
Cure for Nervous Headaches Promised by Nerve Pills
Mrs. Delia Kerns of Buffalo testifies that Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills cured her hard racking nervous headaches and restored sleep and vigor. The medicine is sold for 50 cents a box by dealers and at Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co in Buffalo.
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Delia Kerns
Seneca St
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
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E P. Day
Cceast
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Wittich Bros
Harry Metzger
Mig
Kansas City Division
Openrg
Wyoming
Miles Mgfécal Co
Elkhart, Ind
Rock Island Road
A. W. Morgan, Druggiat
Journal
Nuff
Margaret Dougherty
North Prairie Church
Griff Johnson
S. L. Johnson
Kalona
J. D. Yoder
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Muscatine Island
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E. Henry
Oldsmobile
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Harry C. Kiaitenbach
W. Sta St
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Wood
Emma Decamp
el Feto
Pacific Cogs
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Minneapolis
Reliance Loan Co
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Burnside
H. M. Bartlett
Ally
Enquire N. Journal
Corner Park Avenue
Enquire
East Second Street
Third Street
East Eighth Street
Wm. Narvis
A. A. Keath
Moser College
Vienna Pearl Button Company
East Third and
Orange Streets
Jacob Fisch
Fourth and
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Vienna
Kraut Department
H. J. Heinz & Co
A. Alexander
Metropolitan
Minn
Moler Barber College
Front St
W. H. Hoopes & Son
H. J. Heinz Co
Wilson's
East Hill
H. C. Wittmann
N. Rosenberger
J. Linn Hoopes
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