Committees Plan City Reunion Activities and Canvass
A Muscatine meeting of the Crocker brigade and Thirty fifth Iowa infantry executive committee outlined plans for the September reunion. Ladies Aid churches will serve meals, a house to house canvass will seek visitor accommodations, and badges and invitations were progressing. A line of march was formed, an auditing committee appointed, and bands were assigned marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crocker Brigade
Iowa Infantry
R.S. McNutt
J. H. Munroe
Ladies’ Aid Societies
Congregational
United Brethren
Muscatine
Col
Gus. Schmidt
G. W. Keckler
Phil. J. Murphy
Mannerchor
Second Street
George H. Wiles
Muscatine Veteran Battery Given Salute Duties
The Muscatine Veteran Battery was directed to secure four kegs of powder and equipment for firing salutes on September 23rd 24th and 25th and on arrival of trains with visiting comrades. They were also ordered to arrange a program for submission at the next meeting after which the session adjourned for a week.
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Muscatine
Clam Shell Exhibits Human Hand Imprint
Clinton man I S Possick reports finding a clam shell from Lyons bed with a tiny human hand imprint on the inside surface. The imprint, about one sixth life size, shows all five fingers and thumb in clear detail, baffling bystanders and prompting widespread viewing.
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I. S. Possick
Clinton
Lyons
Barnard's SUCCess Barnard's SUCCess
Boston Herald feature expands on sculptor Geo. Grey Barnard private life and work. It notes his $300000 Pennsylvania state house commission, marriage to Edna Munroe in 1894, and studios in Dublin New Hampshire Hudson Palisades and Fifth Avenue. An old letter hints at his self view and early works.
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Geo. Grey Barnard
Ww. E. Battey
Boston Herald
Pennsylvania State House
Boston
Edna Munroe
Lewis Baxter Munroe
Boston University School of Oratory
Dublin
N. H
Alice Munroe
Eric Pape
Munroe
Barnard
Mr. Pape
Abbott Thayer
George de Forest Brush
Joseph Lindon Smith
Palisades
The
Hudson
Fifth Avenue
New York
Baseball standings and results from American and National leagues
The report lists standings and recent results across American League and National League with team records, wins, losses, and percentages. It also provides Wednesday outcomes including Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 1 and Pittsburgh 7 Boston 2, plus a schedule for today across multiple cities.
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American Eague
W. L. Pet
Philadelphia
Skc Conkonaneee
CNS
Ake Ee An
FE Ark Estes E News
Chena Iak Ké Sia
Bs Ee Ere
Dameboto Cece di Gwntiss
DOE Isickae
Cogry Soo
Ccus
Tarte Fee
É. Ws
Catveenx
OCR
Time Ak Seakewe
Davenport
Bloomington
SS Ik Os Ape Hee Wu
Sovrintnins Ise Ee Cee
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evansville
Decatur
Terre Haute
Rockford
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
Iowa Newspapers and Their Editors
A humorous wartime reflection on Iowa editors observed from Coventry. The author names editors from the Register and Leader Sioux City Journal Davenport Democrat Gate City Hawkeye Des Moines Capital Muscatine Journal Davenport Republican Waterloo Reporter and Courier and lists many local press figures. He praises their vigor and camaraderie, noting how reading their papers alleviates isolation in Coventry.
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H. A. Burrell
Washington Press
Lowa
Coventry
Harvey Ingham
Sioux City Journal
Perkins
Tillinghast
Davenport
John Mahin
Muscatine Journal
P. O
Murphy's
Vinton Eagle
Lehigh Valley Flyer
Charley Monger
Waterloo Reporter and Courier
Astral
Miller
Logan
Elder
Richardson
Reed
Smith
McKree
Pearson
Heacock
Dolph
Charley Junkin
Charley Needham
Todd
Iowa
Asthma Cure Claimed To Heal Longstanding Ailments
Dr Schiffmann's Asthma Cure is praised by Rev G L Taylor of Washburn NL and a Hay Fever sufferer for permanent relief after years of symptoms. Mrs Martha Simerson of Laingsburg Michigan reports relief and recommends the cure. Sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1.00 with a 2 cent stamp request for a trial package.
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Schiffmann
G. L. Taylor
Washburn
Martha Simerson
Laingsburg
Mich
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Minn
State Firemen Prepare for Davenport Tournament
Davenport braces for the upcoming state firemen tournament on Sept 2 3 and 4 with city officials from Neibert to Piening aiding in final plans. Excursions and a Schuetzen park concert by Strasser's orchestra are set while teams from Clinton Cedar Rapids Muscatine Savanna and West Liberty plan travel and equipment transfer for the event.
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Davenport
Neibert
Illinois
Schuetzen Park
Strasser
Piening
Fire Department
Kellogg
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Tom Price
Savanna
Ill
J. S
Muscatine
Marshalltown
West Liberty Fire Department
Greeks to observe holy day among Davenport and Bettendorf workers
Davenport Times reports Greek railway workers will take a day off for a church feast. Bettendorf crews will hold services and invite others to join, then rest with modest activities and cleanliness emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Bettendorf
Wapello Tribune Changes Hands in Local Sale
The Wapello Tribune of Louisa county has new ownership as the board sells the plant to editor Robt. L. Reiley for $3,000. Reiley will take full management duties beyond his prior editorial role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Wapello Tribune
Louisa County
Robt. L. Reiley
Defiance Starch Offered In 16 Oz Packages
Geo W Reuling advertises Defiance starch in large 16 ounce packages priced at 29 cents for three, calling it the finest cold water starch on the market and promoting it as a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
River Forecast for Mississippi Near Dubuque Muscatine
River forecast ending Friday morning August 29, 1902, shows the Mississippi continuing to fall slowly between Dubuque and Muscatine. Stations along the river report gradual declines with lingering high water at several creeks and tributaries.
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Sata
Hide
Whidacs
Ode Sawacko
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Chicago Rider Noah Letts Boards 7 58 Train
Noah Letts of Chicago was in the city this morning and caught the 7 58 train bound for Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Letts
Chicago
Letts
Grain and Produce Price Summary for the Region
The price list covers grains, hay, livestock, dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish, and fuel. Notable figures include corn 13 66c, oats 30 35c, wheat 55 60c, hay 9 12, live stock hogs 6.75 7.10, apples 41c per bu, watermelons 10 12% cents, butter 14 20c, lard 12% c, sugar 4.95 per 100 lbs, coffee Rio 17 20c per lb, oranges 15 60c, pumpkins not listed, coal hard 8.00 8.25 per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Rio
Concord
New York
Hocking Valley
No Red Headed Senators in the U S Senate
A Washington correspondence from the Indianapolis News notes the senate hosts few red hair examples. It highlights Carmack of Tennessee and McLaurin of South Carolina as hair color near red, while Tillman and Money of Mississippi are mentioned for dynamic features. It also contrasts northern senators like Allison and Aldrich as physically vigorous and keen eyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Senate
Carmack
Tennessee
McLaurin
South Carolina
Tillmans
Tillman
Simmons
North Carolina
Bailey
Texas
Money
Mississippi
Clay
Georgia
Allison
Tally
Aldrich
Washington Correspondence
Indianapolis News
Infant Valett Dies After Eight Weeks of Whooping Cough
East Hill mourns as little Elmer Valett infant son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Valett dies after an eight week battle with whooping cough. Born Nov 28 1991 the infant was about nine months old. Funeral to be held at the family residence Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Elmer
Elmer Valett
East Hill
Goshen Township Caucus Set At Woodman Hall
Goshen township republicans meet at Woodman hall Atalis sa Saturday evening September 6 to choose delegates for the county convention September 12 and to nominate two justices of the peace two constables and one trustee plus other business Cc Croxen Com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Cc. C. Croxen
Com
Ada Smith Visits Relatives in Muscatine and Chicago
Miss Ada Smith returns from a pleasant visit with relatives in Muscatine and plans a short trip to Chicago.
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Davenport
Ada Smith
Muscatine
Chicago
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the Crocker
Boston Paper
Mr. Barnard
Dear
Roy
George
Mr. Rattey
Sports
Wittich Bros
Endalmors
Robert L. Reiley
River Bulletin
J. W. Richards
E. Second St
Graham
Iowa Avenue
2D St
IDEAL
Wernintin Co
C. G. Shaw
Senmone Noss
East Second Street
Muscatine,owa
Goshen Caucus
GRACE
Post Office
Board of Trade
C. C. Collins
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
CHICA
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Walnut Street
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