Columbus Junction fair draws largest crowd in town history
The tenth annual Junction fair packed Columbus Junction with an estimated 20 000 visitors yesterday and over 17 000 single tickets sold at the gates. Thousands more attended on prior days as families used multi day passes, while lodging muscles kept trains running and streets crowded from dawn to after midnight. Organizers led by President W. H. Letts and Secretary R. S. Johnston praised the management for a financially and socially successful event with exhibits, floral hall displays, races, amusements, and a busy dining hall serving 1 100 for dinner.
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Junction
Columbus Junction
California
Chas. F. Townsend
Chas. F. Townsend of This City. Mr. Townsend
Pearl Wrycoff
Lincoln
Neb
Lane
W. A. Silverthorn
Wepello
PD. N. Farrer
Wapeur
J. Hirch
Centerville
J. P. Murray
Cairo
H. C. Stephenson
Gertie
West Liberty
S. H. Woodard
Burlington
Miss Pat Dora Delpha Star Allerton
Obscure note mentions an individual named Miss Pat Dora Delpha Star Allerton with unclear identifiers and stray characters. No context or event details are readable to establish a full summary.
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Pat Dora Delpha Star
Allerton Eee Tee
Racing At Fair Draws Crowds Despite Rainy Start
The racing program drew plenty of speed and close heats with good purses. Rain cooled the mood early but cleared, leaving the track in excellent condition. Exhibits in stock poultry and florals impressed, though premiums were limited by space. Thousands attended the Columbus Junction fair and look forward to next year.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
Iowa Central Announces Home Visitors Excursions 1901
The Iowa Central railway promotes annual Home Visitors Excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on Sept 17 24 and Oct 1 1901 at low round trip rates. Tour departs Peoria September 17 via the T P W Vandalia lines with tickets on sale at Iowa Central stations for trains No 4 and No 6. For details contact Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Peoria
T. P. & W. Vandalia
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Columbus Junction Fair Excursion Tickets Sold
Columbus Junction fair C. R. J. and P. Ry offer round trip excursion tickets on sale August 26 to 30 with return August 31. C. M. Gould, Agent.
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Columbus Junction Fair C
C. M. Gould
Hundreds Journey by River and Rail to Tri-Cities Excursion
Muscatine welcomed large crowds as two long excursion trains arrived from Muscatine to Davenport and organizers ferried 1800 travelers from Os Kalooa Montezuma Riverside Wellman and nearby towns. The Ottumwa Belle firefly and W J Young Jr steamboats ferried many to Davenport while others rode rail cars packed with eager riders. Some stayed behind to enjoy Muscatine’s afternoon entertainments as crowds voiced disappointment over limited river passage.
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Oskalooa
Montezuma
Riverside
Wellman
Muscatine
Ottumwa Belle
Davenport
M. N
M. FE. Sunday School
Ottumwa
Pearl City
W. J. Young, Jr
Peoria Cornet Band
Rock Island
Excur sion Trains Leave Muscatine At 8 PM
Report notes that travelers head toward Davenport amid concern over the long ride. Officials warn the journey may be arduous as excur sion trains depart Muscatine around eight o'clock this evening.
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Davenport
Muscatine
Muscatine Markets Grain and Produce Prices Listed
Coal and fish prices, fruits, vegetables, and groceries appear with scattered values. Corn 58c, oats 38c, rye lvc, barley 49c, wheat 55 660, hay and timothy ranges, hogs 5.60 to 5.75, cattle 2.75 to 3.25, calves 3 to 4, eggs 11c, butter 20c to 22c, lard 10 to 12c, flour per sack and various sugars and coffees priced, numerous per-peck and per-dozen listings for produce including potatoes 35c per peck, cucumbers 3 for 5c, cabbage 5c, bananas 1.15 to 1.50 per bunch, lemons 30c per dozen, coal prices 8 to 8.25, oysters 40–50c per qt, catfish 12½c lb, and other items. Market status described as unsteady.
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Illinois
California
Moscow Notes and Local Happenings
Ernst Ritter and family left for Marked Tree Arkansas after visiting John Irishman. Emma Hahn improves and can ride. John Gatton hauls lumber for a new barn. Myre Fryberger plans a trip west to Nebraska. Rev Crull conducts a M E church meeting with Rev Slack assisting. A Thursday shower refreshed crops. corn looks good with potential surplus. Dr M Henderson prepares for Chicago to study at the university this year and plans to return with a diploma ready to practice.
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Moscow
Ernst Ritter
John Irishman
Marked Tree
Arkansas
Emma Hahn
John Gatton
Myre Fryberger
Nebraka
Rev
L. A. Crull
M. E. Church
Wm. Slack
Park Avenue
W. Fryberger
M. Henderson
Chicago
University
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W. H. Letts
J. J. Stapp
R. S. Johnston
H. J. Jones
Miss Colton
Marshall
T. J. Klotz
S. F. Small
Wapello
Wm. Deford
Geo. Hill
Dan McKay
D. D. Davis
DD. P. van Horn
T. Maxwell
Jas. Turkington
J. E. Gray
Thos. Newell
Frank Colton
Floral Hall
W. A. Duncan
J. H. Letts
W. A. Merrill
Earl King
Jean
Fortesmake
Crikeee
East 2Nd St
Hershey Men Hospital
Highridge
Rogers Bros
Dueber
Mollie Stark Movement
Elgin
N. Y
N. Y. Movement
Waltham
Silverine
Steam
Elgin Movement
Fahy
Appleton, Tra
Ey & Co
Frank the Jeweler
Watch Inspector C., R. 1. & P. Ry
Ottumwa Belle and Barge
Muscatine Markets
Fiour
Esprina
Graham 2Ic
Pocahontas
Chas. Miller
Cor
Walnut and
Gunsenhauzer
Kelley’s Land Agency
C. A. Kelley
South Dakota
Eal
Groton
S. D. Doland
Duron
S. D
Cooperstown
Huron
Standard Saving Bank
Aberdeen
Watertown
M. W. Stirlen
Muscatine and Vicinity
East Second Street
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