Muscatine North and South Extends to Burlington
The Muscatine North and South railroad extends from Elrick Junction to Burlington, fulfilling a plan to create competition with the Rock Island and reduce freight rates. Initiated by Muscatine's Commercial Club, subsidized locally, and financed by outside capital, the extension is led by Charles Howard who, after nine years of effort, has overcome obstacles to complete the project and connect Muscatine with Burlington lines.
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Muscatine North
Burlington
Muscatine Energy
Rock Island
Muscatine
Elrick Junction
Iowa Central
Hawley
Commercial Club
Grandview
Wapello
Philadelphia
Howard
Iowa towns praised as growth examples in Albia note
The piece extols Albia and other Iowa towns like Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant for strong business, fine homes, and a contented population. It argues Iowa should attract 100,000 new residents in the next ten years to continue prosperity.
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Albia
Iowa
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
M W Stewart recalls dispatches for Journal in war times
Iowa City veteran recounts 1861 entry as general dispatcher for the Muscatine Journal. He describes the 1860s newsroom setup, staff including editor John Mahin and city editor Upham, a watermelon prank, and the death of Captain A L Mason at Wilson's Creek. He notes Muscatine sent many volunteers to fight the rebellion, with some never returning.
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M.W. Stewart
Iowa City
Journal
Muscatine Journal
Journal Force
Steen Times
Muscatine
Western Union
Henry Molis
Henry
Erastus Knox
Homer Perry
Hodge
Sam, Dunn
Harry Stine
Garner
Upham
Molis
Knox
The
Wilson's Creek
Iowa
A. L. Mason
Co. C
Journal Office
climate clash with wife sparks witty exchange
In The Smart Set a playful exchange features Hewitt asking if the climate agrees with his wife, and Jewett quipping that such a demand is beyond any climate’s reach.
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Hewitt
Jewett
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Oakland
BRUSH
Rae
Smalley Auto and Marine Co
East Front Street
Kimberly & Smith
West Liberty and Vicinity
M.n.&s
Charles Howard
Pera
AND
Sale Stables
Babcock,studebaker
Seckler
Moline
Buick and Studebaker
Amas Jewelry
Catile’s New Jewelry Store
West Second St
Michael
Simprucas
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