River Front Park Up In Council
Local council debates relief for flooding near Green and Hanover in South Muscatine. Aldermen authorize city engineer to investigate urgent relief and plan immediate action, with various street and drainage fixes along Cedar, 7th, 8th, East 9th, and surrounding blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Front
Ald. Engel
Ald
Bartemeier
Ald. Schenck
Ald. Diercks
Muscatine Sash and Door Company
Ald. Bartemeier
Cedar Street
Sth
9Th Streets
Ald. Seiler
7Th and
8Th
Fackeldy
7Th Street
6Th Street
Cedar
Sycamore
4Th
5Th Street
East 9Th Street
Oak Street
Park and Smaley Avenues
9Th and
Cypress Street
Camp Meeting Concludes Despite Heavy Rain
The camp meeting closed Wednesday evening one day early due to severe rain. Despite the downpour the event was spiritually strong with expectant attendance at 6 30 prayer, lively preaching, and led by Rev W G Thorn. No serious illness occurred, grounds remained good, and many attendees pledged to return next year.
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White Prairie
W. G. Thorn
Well Known Muscatine Constable Harvey Warner Dies on Street
Harvey Warner a prominent Muscatine constable and G A R member collapsed on Front Street after helping to capture two men in a street fight. He died en route to his home, aged 59, leaving a large circle of friends. Funeral is set for Sunday at his East Eighth Street residence with G A R Post in charge.
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Muscatine
Harvey Varney
Front Street
Warner
Hy. Samuels
Second
Sycamore Street
Sycamore
Front Streets
F. C. Wright
Wright
Oliver
Wittich Brothers
East Eighth Street
Harvey Warner
Stuart
Tuman
Second Street
Cedar County
Ohio
Co. G
2Nd
Iowa Cavalry
J. B. St. Clair
Grand Army of the Republic
Crocker Brigade
35Th Iowa
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Phebe Ridgeway
William
N. S. Endsley
Kansas City
Kaw
Barbara Nietzel
Lilly Warner
Solomon Varner
Emporia
Kan
Anthony Varner
Water District Boundaries Ordinance for Muscatine
The Muscatine City Council enacts an ordinance declaring a water district within specified city boundaries to fund water bonds via a special tax. It details extensive boundary lines from the Mississippi River to various streets and subdivisions and confirms tax applicability. The ordinance was passed and approved on August 21, 1902.
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City of
Muscatine
City of Muscatine
State of
Iowa
Mississippi River
Township 76
Hershey Avenue
Nyenhuis’ Addition
Lucas Street
Whicher’s Addition
Said Addition
Whicher Street
Broadway
Maiden Lane
Said Street
Roscoe Avenue
van Horne Street
Fuller Street
Eight Street
Chestnut Street
Iowa Avenue
Ecentaér
Fulham Avenue
Sycamore Street
9Th Street
8Th Street
Cedar Street
Bartlett
Fletcher & Deshler
Section
Township 77
Mulberry Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Oakland Addition
Hope Street
Oak Street
Eleventh Street
Cypress Street
R. S. McNutt
Bert C. Benham
Household Philosophy and the Ease of Washing
A survey of home life notes many wives suffer routine fatigue. Washing is a chief burden, but Iowa firm Jas Beach & Sons after 44 years created a low cost soap that cleans without boiling in thirty minutes soak. The article urges using such aids to ease duties and empower the domestic head of the family.
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Iowa
Jas. Beach & Sons
Dubuque
Muscatine Labor Day Parade Seeks Merchant Floats
The Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly urges merchants and manufacturers to build floats for the Labor Day parade on September 1 1902. Prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars will be awarded for the top displays and firms should notify by August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Muscatine
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
William Strong
G. J. Peck
William Fox
F. P. Crish
Public Library Endorses "In Tune With the Infinite"
The Public Library recommends Ralph W. Trine's "In Tune With the Infinite" as a valuable read for youth seeking guidance on life and personal growth. The brief note highlights enlightenment and practical lessons from the small book.
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The
Public Library
Ralph W. Trine
160 Acre Farm For Sale In Muscatine County
Titus and Jackson offer a 160 acre Muscatine County farm that must be sold soon. Bargain price and motivated sellers prompt quick arrangements.
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Muscatine County
Titus & Jackson
You can't make a gentleman out of a prize fighter
A provocative saying critiques attempts to civilize rugged prize fighters by attire alone. It contrasts appearance with behavior, suggesting true refinement cannot be achieved merely by clothing or outward change.
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Green Street
Hanover
South Muscatine
Cadle
Spaethe
Duffield
East 2Nd Street
East Hill
Engel
Ald. Spaethe
A. C. Berry
Finance Committee
Herman Stoltzenau
East 4Th Street
Mad Creek
3Rd Street
Ella Richter
Spring Street
E. P. Day
East Second Street
F. Giesenhaus
Trine
Eva M. Anson
Boston Ideal Opera CO
River Bulletin
WEP Svakadawees
Sxdahcee
Lott
Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
H. F. Barnard
East Second St
Watch Inspector C., R. I. &P. Ry
Mira Hershey Lumber CO
Hershey Lumber Company
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