Stockyards Along the M N S Disinfected for Resumption
Des Moines county and the Muscatine North and South line stockyards are disinfected today in preparation for resumed business after quarantine. Work began this morning and is to finish by tomorrow night. The MN&S railroad received the first interstate shipment yesterday at Burlington after Des Moines county was released from quarantine. Foot and mouth disease was less prevalent here than nearby areas.
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Muslatine North and South
Des Moines
Burlington
Huron
Grand Opera at the Grand December 12 Muscatine
New York Grand Opera company arrives in Muscatine for three nights after a revised south route. Carmen will be staged with Yvonne Carle in the title role and a prominent cast led by Salvatore Giordano. Manager Gray cites business conditions and the Baker Dodge arrangement as enabling the tour.
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New York Grand Opera Company
Muscatine
Gray
Pacific Coast
Baker Dodge Amusement Enterprise
Movin
Gacements
Carmen
Hero
Miage
Yvonne Carle
Salvatore
Giordano Ag
Jose
Migs
Marguerite Hobart
Richard Ey Parks
Basso
Giorgio
Galata
The Ford Sterling in The Shooting Match comedy
A brief note previews The Shooting Match film feature starring Ford Sterling. A lively, up tempo comedy promises a scream from start to finish with slapstick and rapid gags.
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Ford Sterling
AIS Father's Son In Two Reels At Kerrigan Show
J. W. Kerrigan presents a two reel feature tonight. Don't miss the big double feature show. Admission is five cents.
Swine Growers Organize National Association
Breeders of blooded swine from all parts of the country organized the National Swine Growers Association in Chicago on December 3. A. C. Howell of Chicago was elected president as the group plans to fight foot and mouth disease and to protect shippers from unfair railroad rates.
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Chicago, Ill
National
Swine Growers’ Association
A. C. Howell
Chicago
Moving picture machine demonstration at First Methodist Church
A large gathering of the church and Sunday school witnessed a moving picture demonstration from a Davenport firm. The event aimed to test the machine with plans to buy for weekly church entertainments appealing to children. No definite action was taken, and it may be some time before a decision.
Dailey Attends Des Moines Rail Officials Meeting
M Dailey general manager of the Muscatine North and South railroad reports from Des Moines that all railroad chiefs at the meeting observed better business in this state than elsewhere. He notes that railroads and interstate lines especially show robust activity with positive outlooks.
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M. Dailey
Muscatine North and South Railroad
Des Moines
Deserter Arrested in City Last Night
A Muscatine man, using the alias Bert Mattson, was arrested by local officers for desertion from the U S army. He was recognized as Mitts and turned over to U S army authorities at Rock Island. Earlier he had served a jail sentence for larceny and had enlisted after release.
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United States Army
Mert’ Mitts
Muscatine
Bert
Mattson
Moore
O'Brien
Mitts
Mhuscating
Rock Island
U.S. Army
Alita
Mexan
Iowa Shows Best Prosperity Ever for Business and Rail
General managers conclude Iowa's business boom lifts freight traffic. Reports say activity improved this fall compared with summer, though coal shipments have not yet begun to move.
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Iowa
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