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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
5
Supt William Molis will have the responsibility for overseeing the final phase of a major pipeline project. The transition is set to occur as authorities finalize the operational plan and assign oversight duties to the new lead administrator.
The new Muscatine Island pumping station to West Hill reservoir pipeline is set to finish by 6 tonight barring accidents. Superintendent William Molis oversaw the partial, sectioned lay of pipe amid heavy labor on Oregon street with about 100 feet remaining. Royal button factory at Grandview and Malin streets opened after a week of improvements, aiming for peak condition soon.
Norfolk Virginia man C Rivenhark suffered severe burns before Bucklen's Arnica Salve applied at Havercamp's Drug Store healed without a scar. The salve also heals cuts. 2ic.
West End baseball team No 11 will play the Illinois City team at Fairport Ia Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock The Illino is City club has won 36 of 40 games while West End has nine wins in ten The local lineup includes Murphy Viner Lang H Lang Witte Heinig Steinbaugh Lang Barry Brandi The event promises a Muscatine victory with the new battery and players.
Thorman Mfg Co reports automatic button blank cutting machine a grand success with contracts in Columbus City and beyond. Founder H Thorman cites prior tempering of steel button saws as key, notes large Mulberry and Thirg street plant, wide adoption by button factories nationwide, and renewed 12 month advertising contract. Also local notices include visits by Miss Johnstons, Crouses, and travel deals from Iowa Central.
Burlington paper reports Muscatine North & South attorney Henry Jayne is purchasing right of way around Mediapolis for an extension to Burlington. Farmers skeptical after canvass, yet belief grows in road’s benefits once understood. Several local residents and travelers noted, with stations and trips to various towns.
Mrs Dan Worley of West Hill suffers burns from a gas leak ignited stove accident at home. The Columbus Junction fair opens Sept 5 with officers and superintendents listed and preparations underway. Also noted are a missionary sermon by Rev Walter Williams, a fall injuring Martin Sham, and traveler updates on Prof W R Lytle and Delia Brown returning home for visits.
Riverside Iowa aug 25 W C Sims was a passenger to Iowa City. Riverside and Wellman will play ball at Kalona aug 30. Mr and Mrs W G Parker returned from Washington. The marriage of Miss Josephine Key and Wm Wydanschoff of Iowa City occurred at Knoxville. Carl Vogt of Denver visited Dr C S Grant. Mr and Mrs E Nicola visited Washington and attended chautauqua. A B Hardy left for Marengo to attend the Town county fair then Des Moines state fair. No preaching at M E church for two months. Rev H F Pugh announces upcoming services.
Timbered rolling land with drainage and good water is marketed as ideal for corn cotton small grains cowpeas and possibly clover alfalfa. Describes porous clay soil clay subsoil and low land prices in the Southwest with 10 months range for stock. Offers Homeseekers rates Aug 16 Sept 5 19 Oct 3 17 via G P and T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Ma and E W Labeaume
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