Relief from the Stench Ordered for Rock Island Sewer
Two council resolutions compel extension of the Papoose sewer toward the river to curb a strong odor at Front street riverview. Rock Island and Muscatine North and South railways must complete the sewer by January 1, 1910 or the city will act and place the cost as a debt against the rail properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papoose
Alderman Bersch
Muscatine North and South Railway
Rock Island
River Front
M. N. and
Reuling Urges Custody of Muscatine Mill Ahead of City Action
J R Reuling manager of the local Great Western Cereal branch told the council not to antagonize industries as the Muscatine mill foresees a glowing future. He urged the council to rescind a move to remove the warehouse on Front Street within six months, noting oats shortages kept the mill running. He projected continued operation with few interruptions, while explaining nearby firms had stored sugar there to aid local business and would vacate if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Cereal Company
Front Street
J. R. Reuling
Reuling
Chicago
Hess
Mr. Reuling
C. L. Mull and Sons
J. M. Gobble and Company
Muscatine Council Delays Tax Levy and Bond Vote
After 3 hours 30 minutes the Muscatine council extended its adjourned session to Thursday night. The tax levy for 1910 and appropriations remain unsettled while the bond levy faces a proposed two mill reduction to eight mills. Alderman Hahn argued the bond fund balance of 12000 plus upcoming tax installments could cover April 1st, 1910 payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Muscatine
Ha‘hn
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Doctors
The preparation is advertised as a trusted remedy for feminine ills and touted as having the largest number of cures among similar products. It claims broad doctor endorsements from professionals who trust its value despite advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fredonia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Fredonia Iowa residents share weekend visits and overnight trips. Earl Bedwell returns from a week in Osceola and Corning. Numerous friends and relatives from Letts Muscatine Winfield and Jennings are noted visiting and hosting.
Labor Day Proclamation Calls Iowa Citizens to Observe
Governor B F Carroll proclaims Labor Day on Monday September 6 1909 urging Iowa citizens to honor wage earners and industrial progress. He recommends factories stores and institutions close when possible to allow participation in ceremonies and celebrations across the state. Des Moines dated August 21 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carroll
Iowa
Muscatine
General Assembly of
Commonwealth
State of
General Assembly
Des Moines
12th Annual Orient Cruise Offered by North German Lloyd
Offers a 73 day voyage aboard the Grosser Kurfuerst from New York and San Francisco with 24 days in Egypt and Palestine. Prices start at $650 including all expenses afloat and ashore. Features Madeira to Japan visit zones and extensive itineraries in Asia and the Middle East. Frank C. Clark, Times Blog, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Madeira
Egypt
India
Ceylon
Burma
Java
Borneo
Philippines
Japan
Lloyd
Palestine
Frank C. Clark
TIMES
Year Book Plans For Missionary Society Topics
The Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church lists annual topics and leaders for each month from August through July. Subjects include Home Mission Literature, Our Young People, Spanish Speaking People, Thankoffering, and civic themes like The Citizen and City and Deaconess Work, with named leaders and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionery Society
the First Methodist Church
J. E. Howe
Anna McBride
C. L. Smith
George
Will Downer
E. G. Hoopes
Theo. Becke
Alice Baker
Emma Parkins
Elizabeth Bodman
Amanda Mathis
P. M. Musser
M. Woolvert
Miss Morrison
Bessie Hoopes
Geo. Hahn
The
Savage
Leader
Sarah Fox
Emma Martin
J. H. Kendig
E. O. Burnside
A. M. Schmidt
M. G. Harker
Bowen
Bondsman
G. A. Heidel
Wapello Aug 25 highlights include officers elected and licenses issued
Wapello Iowa August 25 county officers return from Sioux City meet with H W Baker elected treasurer of the state county auditors association. A marriage license issued to Miss Mabel Orris and Clyde C Kelper. Coroner C P Wagner travels to Nebraska on business. William Thomas visits his sister and former Louisa county recorder ties. Gat Shearer visit from Kansas. German Methodist and Presbyterian hold joint service. levee inspection by county supervisors at Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Sioux City
H. W. Baker
Louisa County
State Organization of County Auditors
Mabel Orris
Columbus Junction
Clyde C. Kelper
Ainsworth
Washington County
Iowa
C. P. Wagner
Grandview
Points
Nebraska
William Thomas
Carroll
J. B. McCullough
Thomas
W. S. Isett
Root Juice Remedy Praised By Suffering Reader
A testimonial extols Root Juice, claiming it cured decades of pain for Mrs. J. A. Colbert after taking four bottles. The ad-note invites readers to Morgan's drug store to learn more and notes the price at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Colbert
Morgan’s
Local Notes On Visitors And Illness In Town
Col visiting friends. former resident Miss Linnehan now in Colorado. Miss Fetella Anderson is seriously ill for several days. Mrs G O Four left Tuesday evening for a few weeks in Kansas visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Linnehan
Colorado
Fetella Anderson
G. O. Four
Kansas
Newest and Best Yello Corn Flakes Highlight Rich Flavor
The ad touts Yello corn flakes as the largest and richest in taste, claiming they are made from yellow corn with special processes to enhance flavor.
Arrive from Turkey on Long American Leave
Mr and Mrs George E White of Marsovan Turkey arrive in Muscatine with five children to visit Alder man John A Robbins on Mulberry avenue. They will spend most of a year in America granted to Mr White on leave. It is their first trip to the United States in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. White
Marsovan
Turkey
Muscatine
John A. Robbins
Mulberry Avenue
White
America
United States
Roach Morgan and Green Named Iowa Delegates
Hon W L Roach of Muscatine Joe Morgan of Dubuque and Harry Green of Decorah were appointed by Gov Carroll as Iowa delegates to the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association meeting in Winona Minnesota October 6 and 7. All river cities will name delegates as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Roach
Gov. Carroll
Muscatine
Joe Morgan
Dubuque
Harry Green
Decorah
J F Burdin Returns From East Trip
Keswick resident J F Burdin returned home this morning after a pleasant visit to the east. In Ohio he attended a reunion of the Ninety-sixth Ohio regiment at Mt Vernon and reported a very enjoyable time at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Burdin
Keswick
Ohio
Ninety-sixth Ohio Regiment
Mt. Vernon
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J. E. Stevenson
Hershey Building
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Catine Mill
Fredonia
Earl Bedwell
Osceola
Corning
Ira Walthman
Henry Lupton
W. A. Highsmith
Council Bluffs
Ben Knott
Eva Miller
Jennings
James Lee
John Butler
Omaha
Neb
Laura Garret
Letts
Neva
Eva Bedwell
Edith
Ibert
F. A. Nelson
Myles
Hallie Carr
Cleo Crull
Cora Penning
Glenn Wagner
George Williams
Ella Lewis
Buffalo
Jane Reynolds
N. E. Donley
Kansas City
Mary Jones
O. C. Farmer
Alta George
Jay Carr
Etta Littrell
Ava
Charles
J. A. Lawrence
Mollie Stones
Jessie
Lottie Hunter
Sam Johnston
Ethel
Lawrence Crull
Walter James
Winfield
Governor Carroll
Clark's Cruises
Cleveland
Missionery Society of Methodist
Freedman
Joel Chenoweth
Brooks
W. Boiler
May Howard
Gussie Mull
Anna Bridgman
Ada St. Clair
Citizen
Wm. Grady
O. L. Ames
John Baker
Williamson
Jennie Howe
W FP Brannan
S. Jackson
Patten
R. M. Chase
J. R. Hanley
Cythia Miller
D. B. Addleman
J. A. Boatman
Amos Kemble
L. H. Parvin
Harry Seem
J. W. Davis
Rita Berry
Emma Cone
H. S. Howe
L. A. Peasley
Anna Jepson
Flora Bigalow
Gertie Switzer
Joe
Bears
Ari File
Castoria
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Uesten & Sawyer Megae Ompary
Fe, P. Day
East Second Street
F. A. Neidig
Ideal Printery
Hershey Bldg
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