Round House and Engines Destroyed in Fire Blaze at South Macacwtine
A major fire destroyed the M. N. & S roundhouse and storehouse in South Macacwtine, burning two engines and damaging nearby cars. Fire estimated at $10,000, with $2,000 insured on the roundhouse and store, $1,000 on each engine. Five fire companies and a motor truck fought the blaze, one stream of water the only effective attack. The cause remains a mystery as no ignition source was found.
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South Macacwtine
South End
Gstone Room
Ted Thmbora
Hoilore
Dalley
Kaiser, Roach & Musser
Relief
Hershey
Hershey Company
Roach & Musser
Ag & Stranke
Amazing Home Remedy Claims For Quick Catarrh Relief
A vintage advertisement touts "Blgy's Cream Balm" or "pig's Cream Balm TM" as rapid cures for catarrh and head cold. It promises open nasal passages, stopped discharge, and relief within minutes, with aroma balm dissolving by nostril heat and soothing inflamed membranes.
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Hly
Otto's New Grocery Stand Promises Low Prices
After acquiring Potter Bros.' Grocery alias Otto's old stand, the proprietor pledges to supply any grocery item at the lowest possible price, signaling a broadstock offering and price focus for local customers.
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Potter Bros
Otto
Our Blood Our Blood When
Health remedy advertisement touts a temperate tonic, claiming Hood’s Sarsaparilla restores red and white blood cells, revives the body, improves complexion, and increases energy. It promises renewed vigor for “thousands” and urges widespread use.
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Hood
Balance on hand shows 1368 in school fund report
Ledger from the district treasurer records a December balance of 1,368 30 in the Independent School District funds with an overdraft looming in the contingent fund. The report splits the Teachers Fund and Benevolent Fund totaling 1,892 49 in credits, offset by a 494 19 overdraft balance and a remaining 1,468 30 on hand.
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Alnek
Over
Board of Education
Benen Be & B
Mrs Verana Moore Dies After Long Illness at 68
Mrs Verana Moore aged 68 died after a lengthy illness at her home 30 Pine Street just before nine oclock last evening. She belonged to the German Dvapystical church and Frauen Verein and Fraternal Aid Association. Born July 3 1845 in Rokbach Swtzerland she came to this city thirty one years ago with her husband who preceded her in death a quarter century. Survived by sons Emil Herman and Ernest Moore of Muscatine Alfred Moore of Lincoln Neb and two stepdaughters Mrs Isidor Rolly of Bayford Iowa and Mrs B E Woods of Grinnell Iowa Funeral arrangements not yet perfected.
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Verana Moore
Pine Street
Dvapystical Church
Ler
Rokbach
Grabben
Switzerland
Emil Moore
Herman Moore
Ernest Moore
Muscatine
Alfred Moore
Lincoln
Neb
Isidor Rolly
Bayford
Iowa
BE. F. Woods
Grinnell
Revival Meetings Near End At German Methodist Church
Revival meetings in progress at the German Methodist Episcopal church for two weeks will close tomorrow evening. Dr S Haylghorst of Kansas City Mo has spoken ten days and gave his farewell address last night. His sermon titled The Son of Man Came to Seek and to Save That Which is Lost drew a large crowd and satisfied attendees.
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8. S.haylghorst
Kansas City
Aho
Resignation Rejected At Board Of Education Meeting
President Norton attempted to resign as head of the Board of Education but the board unanimously voted not to accept his resignation. The meeting included readings of communications detailing school finances, bonds, and calls for fiscal restraint, with Norton arguing for continued leadership and financial reforms.
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Norton
Board of Education
Lay
Graebner
Little
Stafford
Ike
Andi “le
Hla
Iie
Wuade
Aize
Cure for Severe Skin Ailment Promises Relief
A reader recounts a painful skin infection starting as a pimple that itched and burned, spreading across the face. After trying salves and bandages, the patient used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a sample, reporting relief and a full cure after twenty six days with two boxes and a soap bar, signed by Goxee Mllec.
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Calon St
Aurora
Final School Fair Concludes in Goshen Township
The final scheduled school fair in Muscatine county concluded last evening at Cedarville school Goshen township. Crop Adviser K A Kirkpatrick directed fairs county wide with success. An excellent corn and sowing exhibit highlighted Cedarville, program strong though exhibitor count low. Total points reached 364.0 across contestants with results continuing from earlier fairs in Kalorama Oak Grove Mt Grove Bayfield Stevens Wilton No 3 Wilton No 7.
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Muscatine County
Cedarville
Goshen Township
KA. Kirkpatrick
Kalorama
Oak Grove
Mt. Grove
Seseee Pairview Verue
Stevens Bayfield
Wilton No
Dayton Minister to Speak Sunday at United Brethren
Dayton day events at United Brethren church include two Sunday services led by Dr. Haugh of Dayton Ohio with a choir special. He heads to Columbus for an institute. Sunday evening features Prof. Kirkpatrick and Prof. Bradley as speakers. Wednesday evening sermon to be given by the church’s rector.
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United Brethren Church
81S Haugh
Dayton
Ohio
Hough
Columbus
City
Institute
K. A. Kirkpatric
Muscatine” County
KE. D. Bradley
Ee Henry
Caer Erhood
Yeomen Hold Annual Lodge Election and Install Plans
The Yeomen lodge held its annual meeting with officer elections and plans for a joint installation with the Homesteader lodge on January 7. Mrs. A. L. Moreau of Des Moines will head the installation, followed by a dance and banquet. Officers elected include Foreman I. N. Ingraham and Master of Ceremonies I. N. Dow. The meeting featured a social hour with dancing and music from the Yeoman orchestra. Also advertised is Dr King’s New Discovery for croup and coughs, with testimonials from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio.
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Yeomen Ast
Homesteader Lodge
A. L. Moreau
Des Moines
Yeoman
I. N. Ingraham
I. N. Dow
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Bucklen & Co
Phila
Drill Team to Demonstrate Degree Work at Cedar Rapids
Pomona Grange drill team and members prepare to attend the state grange convention in Cedar Rapids on December 9. Between eight hundred and a thousand delegates are expected. The team will perform the degree work during the convention as they practice diligently.
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Promons Grange
Cedar Rapida
Dril
Pomona Grange
Grange
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