Temporary Bridge to Be Built at Ninth Street
City council approves a temporary structure to span Mad Creek using wreckage from the Ninth Street bridge. Charles Kincaid to drive 16 piles at 216 dollars. expected total around 561 dollars for a two inch plank deck. Mayor Benham cast deciding vote after a three to three tie on bids.
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Ninth Street
Mad Creek
Charles Kincaid
E. T. Allen
H. H. Fitzgerald
Bert
Benham
Ed Maher
Elmer Graebner
Charles Hahn
Graebner
Hahn
Carl F. Borchardt
Robert Dale
Eric Bartelt
Fifty Years Ago and More Muscatine Items Recap
In Muscatine, Fifty Years Ago F B E Humphreys returned from a northern Iowa trip Col Kincaid and wife visited Clinton Dr W S Robertson and wife went to Philadelphia for the Centennial. Twenty Five Years Ago an Autumn Outing club formed to enjoy river excursions in fall. An 18 month old child died after a crash injuring eight other people on Train No 5 near Oakville. One Year Ago H H Cuthamp of Columbus City set a world pulling record with horses at the Louisa county fair. Tractors from America replacing portable engines in Argentina.
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F.be. Humphreys
Iowa
Col. Kincaid
Clinton
W. S. Robertson
Philadelphia
Burlington
Muscatine
Burlington & Southern
Oakville
H. H. Cuthamp
Columbus City
Louisa County Fair
Council Debates City Hall Redecoration Plans
The council discussed redecorating City Hall and pressed Mr. Troy of Andrews Decorating Co of Chicago to prepare specifications after cautious negotiations last night.
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Troy
Andrews Decorating Company of
Chicago
Methodist church given three coat paint job by Andrews Decorating
The Andrews Decorating company completes three coats of paint on the Methodist church. Plans for the city hall will be displayed to the council next Thursday night.
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Andrews Decorating Company
New Face Powder Adds Life To Complexion At Grimm Drug
Lady Vee-Ja Face Powder sold in two sizes as Afterglow at 50c and Cold Cream Powder at 1.00. praised as softening and velvety for the flesh. Also available are Lady Vee-Ja Cleansing Cold Cream and Velvety Vanishing Cream at 50c per jar at Grimm Drug Store.
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Grimm Drug Store
Two Unusual Jams From Early 20th Century Cuisine
The article describes making Fresh Fig Jam with two pounds of figs one pound sugar lemon juice vanilla syrup and honey boiled until jelling. It also covers Tomato and Banana Jam using green tomatoes ripe bananas ginger chillies lemon peel and sugar soaked then boiled to set. Copyright 1926 EFS.
Parking Problem Comes to Life in Council Meeting
The city council's special meeting last night granted a petition to modify Walnut street parking between Front and Second. Seven businessmen signed requesting parallel parking on one side and angled on the west side. City Attorney Frank Drake drew the ordinance and the council ordered the change. Alderman Robert Dale predicted further requests may follow.
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Walnut Street
Frank Drake
Robert Dale
Quaker Oats Endorsement for Kids Breakfasts
Mothers favor Quaker oats as children warm to the rich toasty flavor. Exclusive milling over 50 years preserves bulk for laxative-friendly nutrition. Quick cooks in 3 to 5 minutes and prices match ordinary oats.
Changes Follow In The Wake Of This
Changes would follow in the wake of this. The fragmentary text offers no clear names, places, dates, or actions to specify a fuller report.
American toys gain popularity in Australia
American toys are becoming popular in Australia as retailers report growing demand. The trend reflects broader cultural exchange and interest in U.S. products among Australian shoppers.
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Australia
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America
Argentina
Carrot
Zuwalweiss
Gered Brew
Zumalweiss
J. B. St. Clair Bottling Works
Pitsiator
Muscatine, Iowa
J.C. Thomson Installment Co
Mulberry Avenue
Towa
the Army Store & Shoe Market
J. C. Broad
Iowa Avenue
W.W. Brand Coffee
Cudahy
Puritan
Ib Kohr
Waltman & West
Forthfield
Wwe
Northfield
Elt Grocers Ee
Charles Mull & Sons
Zoller
Boston Beauty
Ravast
C. E. Richard
Packers
Chas. S. Mull & Sons, Distributors
AGP
Kellogg’s Pep
Snider’s
A&p
East Second Street
Bazley
Wisconsin
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