Controversy Over Hay Market Site In Muscatine Meeting
Turbulent Muscatine council session features Alderman Sullivan and Mayor Koehler clashing over hay market site and city hall location. Rulings, adjournment threats, and personal attacks mark the meeting as members seek to vote by ballot on site choices amid calls for reconsideration and protests against perceived lobbying.
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Sullivan
Muscatine
Conrad Koahler
Aldereman Danial
Francis Sullivan
Inet
Imayor
Sullivan m
Sorhler
Lem Kan
Cael
Koehler
Sullivan J
Camells
Cauneil
Glen
Hig Col
Moscow Canal
Aristotle
Demosthenea
Issae
Aldersaint Sullivan
Railway and Light
Ta Tha Gas and Light Fran
Rainbow
Mathema
Otto's Grocery Shop Expands Offerings After Buyout
After purchasing Potter Bros Grocery, known as Otto's old stand, the new owner declares readiness to supply any grocery item at the lowest possible price, promising broad stock and affordable options for patrons.
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Potter Bros
Otto
Returns From His Father's Funeral
Dr and Mrs George D Kane of Lake township returned home last evening from Andalusia where they attended the funeral of George E B Kane who died Tuesday morning in that city He was born in Bucks County Pennsylvania in 1832 The family moved west in 1866 first to Davenport then to Buffalo Township Rock Island County later settling in Andalusia township Mr Kane married Rosie Beaumont of Andalusia on October 2 1879 Seven children survive: Mrs Elate Sedam Mrs Belle Gidkeelinn Mrs Mace Frank F R John B and Leo J of Andalusia and George D of Muscatine
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George
D. Kane
Lake Township
Andataia
Lil
George Eb, Kane
Nane
Mr. Kang
Bucks County
Par
Davenport
Buffalo Peakia
Rock Island
Buffalo
Andalusia
Kahen
Rosie
Beaumont
Elate Sedam
Belle Gidkeelinn
Mace
Frank
John B
Leo J
George D
Musca
California Syrup of Figs advertisement caution
An old style ad warns mothers about a sick child showing feverishness and stomach issues seeking gentle relief with California Syrup of Figs. It extols the product as a safe laxative for children and grown-ups, notes directions on the bottle, and warns against counterfeit copies sold locally.
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California
Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Benefits
An old testimonial letter from T H Morgan of Elizabeth City North Carolina praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root noting weight gain from 110 to 160 pounds and improved health after using the product. The letter, sworn before a notary on April 10 1912, invites readers to sample a bottle by sending ten cents and requesting a brochure and medical information.
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Kilmer
Elizabeth City
N. C
H. Morgan
Mi Fact
Kenyon Wilson
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Muscatine Daily. Journal
Tor Gale
Mrs Kane Preceded in Death and Kane Family Notice
Mrs Kane preceded her husband by 12 years in death. Mr Kane leaves a brother John Kane of Andalugia. The brief obituary notes family connections and waits for further details.
George Exo Chosen Head of the Grange in Bloomington
George Exo was elected head of the Bloomington Grange for the coming year at the annual officer election. The next meeting is set for December 18 with a planned program. Other officers chosen include Overseer Miss Bilzybath Satter thiyake Lecturer Mrs Go Exo Stewardess Mrs Cling TeStrake and more. Trustees named are H. T. Hucko G. W. Wiggers and Charles TeStrake.
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George Exo
Bloomington
Bilzybath Satterthiyake
Cling
TeStrake
Norris Godard
Judy
Freda Prete
Joseph Boreet
Oseph Bowser
Merril Satterthwaite
Gate Jkeaper
Aaron McCouaha
Cores
Miss
Esther
Dulchert
Pomona
Herman Bridges
Bléru
Eunine Bowser
H. T., Hucko
G. W. Wiggers
Charles TeStrake
Sweepstakes Won by the Jackson Birds at Poultry Show
The Jackson Birds swept the poultry show, winning the main sweepstakes prize for best exhibit and earning top honors in partridge Wyandottes. Robert Jackson of this city also took firsts in cockers, pullets, and pens. Additional awards were announced for Rose Conv Reds and junior contest entries. Notable displays include J Johnsons Mutt and Jeff, a Bayard Rock rooster and a Bay of Cochin bantam, drawing attention alongside a unique Barred Rock speckled cross shown by A De Brandt.
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Robert
Jackson
Frank Joy
Wapello
Zarmuehlen
Bur Mington
John Stocker
City
Ben Kleist
Clarence Kleist
Ward Tolmes
Jelty
Butt Rocke
Henry Miller
A. de Brandt
Interurban Kills Valuable Cow in Dense Fog
A valuable cow owned by Wendy Cook of Sweetland Township was killed by a 6:30 am interurban car. The animal may have wandered onto the tracks during a foggy night, along with several other cows. the motorman claims he could not see it in time. This marks the latest in a string of cows killed on the interurban line this week.
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Wendy Cook
Sweetland Township
Henterur
Ancient Order of United Workmen Elects Officers
Workman Hall Association held its annual election with unusually large attendance. Officers for the coming year include Past Master Workman W. M. Hillmer Master Workman John Grotors Foreman William York Overseer John Grandes Guide George Hurtig Financier Dolsen Receiver L Johnson Recorder W W Walton Inside Watch Watry Zeug Outside Watch Frank Rhoades Trustee Three Years John B Reay Medical Examiners A J Olver S Kilin E H King F R Halstead L Ru ste Aust and Wre Bidrman er
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United Workmen
Workman, Hall Association
W. M. Hillmer
John Grotors
William York
John
Grandes
George
Hurtig
Dolsen
Johnson Recorder
W.-D
Walton
Frank
Rhoades
John B. Reay
Sela
Gotte
A. J. Olver
S. Kileln
H. King
F.R. Halstead
and. L. Ruste
Oranges Raised on the Sywassink Farm
Muscatine county residents rarely raise orange trees yet Mrs John Sywassink of Sweetland nurtured a productive tree yielding thirty two delicious oranges. She has grown oranges for several years but never before saw such success this season.
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John Slwasink
Siveetland
Muscatine County
John Sywassink
Sweetland
Sywassink
Delayed Des Moines area pupil honor list from Boston school
The Boston school named pupils with perfect attendance for the month ending November 28, including Opal Kindelsperger Edna Colton Belle Simmons Alice Moody Margaret Rieck Fern Colton Kart Kindelsperger Charley Moody Henry Simmons Ceci Simmons and Robert Rieck. Neighbors and friends watch further developments.
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Iowa Bluffs
Des
Boston
Opal Kindelsperger
Edna Colton
Belle Simmons
Alice Moody
Margaret Rieck
Fern Colton
Kart Kindelsperger
Charley Moody
Henry Simmons
Ceci Simmons
Robert Rieck
A and Friends
PoDoLax Liver Regulator Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement from Paducah Ky touts PoDoLax as a liver reg u lator that directs bile flow to cleanse the bowels and blood. It claims to relieve run down feeling constipation and bad breath by stimulating liver activity with a pleasant to take formula from Ele Sutherland Co.
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ELE
Sutherland Co
Paducah, Ky
Surprise wedding shower at Louisa Gabriel's home
A Friday evening shower for Lilie Gabriel, soon to marry Eugena Brent, featured games, music, oysters, pickles, and cake. Guests included I G Brant family, Lela McFarland, Simmone family, Olive and Elsie Marston, Klotz family, Gabriel family, and Zion family from Osakis Minnesota, among others.
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Louisa C. Gabriel
Miss Lilie
Eugena Brent
Migs Lillie
I. G. Brant
Fencing Class 10 Formed at Y Club
Physical Director Farwell expects a large turnout as MCA organizes a fencing class at the Y. Several have signed up and more may enroll when work begins. Fencing, new to the local association, is praised for agility and eye hand coordination and two weekly sessions are planned before spring to build skill.
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Thee
Farwell
Sherde’s Sale Under Special Execution in Muscatine
A 1913 notice from Muscatine County sheriff David Vanatta details a sheriff’s sale of Lot 3 and Lot 2 in Hershey’s Addition to Muscatine City under four special executions against Henry Becker and others. The sale is set for December 20, 1913, at the Muscatine Court House, starting between 9 and 11 am, to satisfy the Oldham and D. W. Atking judgments.
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Muscatine County
Henry Becker
Aule
Musca Line
Hershey
Muscatine
Caid
Phebe
Oldham
D.watking
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