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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1901

Page

2

Mason and Woodmen lodges and chapters meet in Muscatine

Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes first Fridays monthly. Molay Commandry No 1 holds term conclave on Wednesday after noon. I W OA Muscatine Camp No 106 meets Tuesdays at Woodman Hall Olds Block Beat Townsiar. Court of Honor Muscatine Camp No 677 meets Mondays in Woodman Hall. Muscatine Tent No 9 meets Tuesdays in Macabee Hall Fischs hardware. Officers listed including Jackson McCor Cavenston Haun.

Washington R. A.M G. A. Riemcke I. W Muscatine Woodmen of America Woodman Hall Olds’ Block Townsiar Clar Krnest Ellend Muscatine Homestead No. 356

Marshalltown Deputy Postmaster Wanders Home After Shortage

Max Kruskopf, Marshalltown Iowa deputy postmaster, returned home after three days of aimless wandering in fields and woods. He faced an $800 shortage, was hospitalized for exhaustion, and will be taken to Des Moines for an explanation. Residents attribute his breakdown to drink and rally around him.

Max Kruskopf Des Moines Marshalltown

Woman's Daring Jump From Bridge Near Webster City

Mrs. A. R. Allen jumped from an Illinois Central railroad bridge Friday evening to escape an approaching train. The 35 foot span over the river left her bruised from head to foot but not in serious danger. train crew rescued her and brought her to Webster City.

Webster City A. R. Allen Ilinois Central Railroad Mrrs

Kennedy elected head of animal husbandry at Ames

Ames Iowa August 19 Trustees of Iowa State College named Professor W J Kennedy head of the animal husbandry department. The position became vacant after the resignation of Professor J A Craig. Kennedy is an ISU alumnus and recently served as professor at the University of Illinois since graduation two years ago.

Ames Iowa State College W. J. Kennedy University of Ilinois J. A. Craig

Dodge Seeks Democratic Nomination for Iowa Governor

Former State Senator W. W. Dodge of Burlington announces clear aim to win the Democratic nomination at Des Moines next week. His supporters note a double delegation from Des Moines county to bolster Dodge's bid, with locals believing he has an excellent chance to secure the nomination.

Burlington Iowa W. W. Dodge Burl Ington Des Moines Burlington Hawk-Eye Dodge

Davenport minister backs Cummins for governor in Iowa

Mason City Iowa August 19 Reverend Dr W S Barclay a Davenport minister and prominent state figure who had supported an independent republican ticket issued a statement Saturday night endorsing A B Cummins for governor.

Mason City W. 8S. Barclay Davenport A. B. Cummins

Indian relic found in Mississippi river near Dubuque

Alfred Meyer of 118 Prince Street found a rare ancient Indian relic while fishing about 100 feet from shore at Ham's Island in Dubuque. The item, unearthed from mud, is a tomahawk likely crafted as a high rank badge and ornament, not a common war weapon.

Dubuque Iowa Alfred Meyer Prince Street Mississippi Ham's Island Meyers

Colonel Mowery Vows to Campaign Across Iowa

Colonel Welcome Mowry, serving on the rail road commission, stated in Des Moines that if he lives to the November election he will cast his thirty fifth straight Republican ticket in the same precinct. He plans to tour the state giving speeches for the ticket and believes health is better now than during prior campaigns. He regrets not securing renomination, attributing defeat to broader party revolutions rather than personal incompetence.

Iowa Mowry Cedar Rapids

Saloonkeepers Face Bond Rule in Council Bluffs

County Attorney Killpack pushes compliance with a $3,000 bond for licensed liquor dealers. He has filed suits against D. L. Sherlock James Coyle J. J. Crow H Hobus and partners and Mike Kildare to enjoin them from selling intoxicating liquors under the mulct law.

Council Bluffs Killpack D. L. Sherlock James Coyle J. J. Crow H. Hobus Mike Kildare

Ely's Cream Balm Cures Catarrh and Improves Voice

A testimonial from J W Davidson of Mormouth Illinois states Ely's Cream Balm cleanses nasal membranes and heals catarrh. The remedy stops mucus drops and aids voice and hearing with quick relief from a cold in the head. Price 50 cents at druggists or by mail.

S.S SWIFT Atlanta Ely J. W. Davidson Monmouth Ill

Koch Calls Experiment Key to Fight Tuberculosis

Berlin reports Professor Robert Koch insists that only experiments with actual facts can fight tuberculosis. He argued argument and statistics won’t advance the cause and claimed human TB cannot be transmitted to cattle as shown by careful observation. He cautioned against adding useless regulations while signaling a near-term remedy.

Berlin Robert Koch London Koch

Windmill Fall Injures Young Man Near Scranton

Jno Hopper, a young man from four miles east of Scranton, fell from near the top of a windmill on his father's farm Thursday noon. He was seriously injured with a broken arm and internal injuries, and has not regained consciousness.

Scranton Jno

Iowa Central Nears Purchase Of 150 New Stock Cars

Marshalltown Iowa August 19 The Iowa Central through purchasing agent Fred Wing has negotiations under way to buy 150 new stock cars. The cars will be modern in every respect and purchased to meet growing patronage demands.

Marshalltown Iowa Central Fred Wing

Lehigh Valley Rail Road Vestibuled Limited Service

Travelers are promised comfort on Lehigh Valley vestibuled limited trains from Buffalo to New York with routes to Chicago and the West via Niagara Falls. Dining car service is a la carte and stopovers are allowed at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Buffalo Chicago West Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia

Round Trip Rates to New York Sold by Cedar Rapids Line

Round trip tickets at favorable rates to New York via Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry will be on sale. Call agents for particulars or address Jno. G. Farmer ASBS to B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Ta.

New York Burlington, Cedar Rapids Northern Jno G. Farmer ASBS B.C. R N. Ry Cedar Rapids

Summer Outing Blast to Clear Lake Iowa Resorts

A promotional note invites readers to vacation at Clear Lake Iowa with cool climate good hotels and amusements. It highlights low round trip rates via the Iowa Central route and directs readers to ticket agents or a book let, or to Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for particulars.

Clear Lake Iowa Iowa Central Geo S. Batty Marshalltown

Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association to Meet in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Iowa August 19 Super intendent J E Stout of Grundy Center chairman of the executive committee of the Northeastern Iowa Teachers association has discussed the upcoming annual meeting set for October 17 19 Stout expects attendance to surpass previous records noting Clinton hosted about 1000 teachers and Cedar Rapids offers strong rail links and an excellent program he predicts at least 1500 teachers will attend for three days in October.

Cedar Rapids J. E. Stout Grundy Center Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association J. P. Huggett Mr. Stont Clinton

Rest and recreation at Clear Lake Iowa buys slow travel deals

Mr. Clerk urged to take a break and enjoy Clear Lake Iowa with fishing sailing and swimming. Low tourist rates via Iowa Central railway available by asking the ticket agent for particulars.

Clear Lake Iowa Iowa Central Railway

Captain Calhoun Stricken by Stroke on the Mississippi

Captain Jule Calhoun, a famed Mississippi river pilot, suffered a paralysis stroke on the Sidney while near Keokuk. He was transported to Burlington and then home in Davenport to recover, with friends expressing sorrow and hope for a swift return to duty.

Davenport Jule Calhoun Upper Mississippi Burlington Sidney Calhoun Keokuk

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