Governors and leaders back Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington dispatch reports the fourth annual National Rivers and Harbors Congress closing with over 2000 delegates. Governors Cummins Glenn Johnson Comer Smith and Pardee spoke, urging annual federal appropriations of at least 50 million. Secretary Root energized attendees with the bridge remark, signaling strong support from national officials.
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Washington, D. C
Elihu Root
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
National Rivers & Harbors Congress
Western Hemisphere
Congress
Root
Secretary of State
Dawson
West Virginia
Glenn
North Carolina
Johnson
Minnesota
Cummins
Iowa
Comer
Alabama
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Pardee
California
Davidson
Texas
James
Great Rivers Congress Sees Railroads Back Waterway Growth
J Hill head of the Great Northern and President Finley of the Southern Railway argued that railroads oppose waterways development has been removed and water traffic boosts railroad prosperity. Delegates from 36 states and Alaska elected leaders, expanded the board to 32, and endorsed broad federal river and harbor policy with a target to raise 60,000 dollars to energize the campaign.
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J. Hill
Finley
Geie Southern Railway
Be Hill
Rai
Jds
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louis@A
J. F. Ellison
Nati
ress@ively
Alaska
Alaska. the Great Growth Organization
Threc
Ellison
National Rivers &Harbors Congress
Uniteds
Trry
Bors Congress
Appendicitis cure by Dyspepsia Tablets claim
An advertisement argues that appendicitis, caused by indigestion, can be cured without surgery using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims restoration of digestion and avoidance of operations, urging physicians to stock the product and offering a 50 cent price and free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Bmarshall, Mich
Muscatine Physician Attends Railroad Convention
Rev H M Dean local physician for Rock Island Railroad returned from Denver where he attended the annual assembly of Rock Island Railroad surgeons. A special train carried delegates to Arrow Colorado reaching 11660 feet with a sunny trip enjoyed by the visitors.
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H. M. Dean
Rock Island Railroad Company
Denver
Colo
Rock Island Railroad
Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railroad
Corrona
Arrow
Funeral for M Coggrove in Muscatine Church Service
Funeral services for the late M Coggrove will be held Tuesday at 9 o'clock from St Matthias church. He passed away Saturday at his home after many years in Muscatine, with ties to local industries, remembered as a good man and father and a law abiding citizen.
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M. Coggrove
St. Matthias Church
Muscatine
John Heath Heads to Nichols for Business Today
John Heath departed for Nichols this morning to handle business matters there for an unspecified period, with plans to address affairs at the location.
Waterloo Street Fracas Over Walk Cleared By Officer
Officer Ziffren clashed with Illinois boy Shoemaker on Walnut Street when he tried to move a group of boys from the walk. The bout left Ziffren with two black eyes and a bruised face, while Shoemaker escaped across the high bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ziffren
Waterloo
Walnut
Conch Streets
Ziffren
Shoemaker
Disgraceful Conduct of liver and bowels cured by pills
An advertisement from Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King's New Life Pills for liver and bowel issues. The 25 cent remedy claims to remedy sluggish digestion and related ailments with quick action. The copy uses period rhetoric typical of patent medicine promotions.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
West Liberty Girls Win Narrowly Over Washington Team
West Liberty High School girls hoopsters edged Washington 13 to 12 on Friday night. The report lists starting lineups for both teams, notes several local residents’ weekend travels, and mentions upcoming games with Muscatine at Wiley Grand on Tuesday evening.
Drainage contract set for Muscatine Louisa work
Supervisors from Muscatine and Louisa counties approved a drainage district contract with R J Phelps of Carbon Cliff for 26 cents per cubic foot to clear Slough in sections one two three and four The county boards will supply all materials for section five under Engineer F A McDonald supervision Work to begin soon and finish by November 1 1968 The outlet location at Hoffman levee after a earlier dispute remains set and a remonstrance was discussed
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Muscatine
Louisa Counties
R. J. Phelps
Carbon Cliff
Board of Supervisors
F. A. McDonald
Louisa County Board
Hoffman Levee
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Bruises Sores and Burns
An old time remedy advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as quick healing for bruises sores and burns with a price of 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Arnica
Havercamp
Guy Brown Travels With Nichols For Brief Local Visit
Guy Brown was a passenger to Nichols this morning and will attend to business matters at that place for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Brown
Nichols
Local Fans Await Cohan Musical “Little Johnny Jones”
Theatre enthusiasm runs high as the city prepares for the return engagement of the hit musical by Geo. M. Cohan. The production, a clever set to music, gained immense vogue with New York and Chicago audiences last season and has a lengthy run anticipated locally.
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Little Johnny Jones
Geo. M. Cohan
New York
Chicago
The Girl of the Sunny South at the Grand
A grand dramatic production of The Girl of the Sunny South comes to the Grand with 75 performers. The show features a novel prison interior scene that shifts to the city at night by automatic mechanical means, a standout effect in the romantic drama.
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Sunny South
Georgia
A Beautiful Pink Skin Ointment Claim
An advertisement claims Dr Hale's Household Ointment frees skin from eruptions and irritations. It alleges permanent cures for long standing skin diseases and urges purchase at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas of Adams New York.
Columbus Junction social and travel notes and local visits
In Columbus Junction, a company including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Clark and others returned from Texas after a stay here and there. Births and health incidents are noted along with several relatives visiting from New Mexico, Muscatine, Denver and Iowa City. Local residents visit kin, attend meetings, or relocate for the winter.
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Columbus Junction
Concord Township
Texas
C. B. Clark
J. Shellabarger
T. B. Cross
Lee Mishler
T. S. Bailey
Buffalo
Kan
P. W. Westbrook
Muscatine
George Dill
J. L. Overholt
Denver
Garry Orr
G. D. Harrison
Daniel Overholt
Iowa City
University
Jane Brookins
A. T. Boden
Grandview
Dr. Summers
Harry
Merle
Mildred Kelly
Walter Hannan
Mona Stapp
Viola Gallup
G. B. Stapp
Cotter
Ella Thompson
Ainsworth
Colorado Farm Lands in Demand
Owners and renters from Iowa and Illinois shift to Eastern Colorado land valued for high returns. We offer 30,000 acres in Elbert and Lincoln Counties near major railroads, purchasable in 160 320 640 acre tracts from 4 to 15 dollars per acre with liberal terms. No irrigation required. Next excursion December 17. Send for pamphlet and act. Address John Ochs' Sons Co Davenport Iowa.
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Iowa
Illinois
Colorado
Elbert
Lincoln
Union
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Union Pacific
Local Residents Attend Visits Across Muscatine Area
A list of Saturday visitors and social gatherings includes W. B. Millen H. D. Bargelt Will Moffitt Harve Reed Carrie Curtis Edna Shellabarger and others as guests at the C. B. Clark home. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Johnson return from Chicago while Fred Schomberg and family travel to Muscatine to visit relatives. R. S. Johnston and W. J. Kelly also spend time in Muscatine and nearby towns. Sibyl Scabillion travels to Muscatine for church services and friend visits.
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Thos. Fitzsimmons
Etta
Freda Wiese
Atalissa
Walter Bailey
Ollie Miller
Wellman
Joe McMillen
West Fourth Street
Arthur Romaine
Muscatine
I. N. Haldeman
Ruth
Anna M. Cox
Eva Hogue
Iowa City
Ed Greer
E. C. Anderson
Clay Street
Will Black
Elsie
Isabelle
Nichols
Nicola
R. W. Reesink
Muscatine Journal
Alma Arp
Rocky Mountain Limited
Davenport
C. L. Arp
Epworth League
M. E
Cc. F. Vanatta
S. R. McLaughlin
North Prairie
Lin Lewis
Irene
David Nauman
Jap Stearns
Roy Evans
Hattie Smith
John Slemmons
Des Moines
Jow.2 Condensed Milk Co
Elmer Anderson
William Bodman
Calhoun Street
Luse
Columbus Junction
W. B. Millen
H. D. Bargelt
Will Moffitt
Harve Reed
Carrie Curtis
Edna Shellabarger
C. B. Clark
C. N. Johnson
Chicago
Fred Schomberg
Mr. Schomberg
Alex McCullough
Lara
Nellie Pierce
R. S. Johnston
W. J. Kelly
Wapello
Sibyl Scabillion
W. H. Baker
Railway Timetable Rock Island System Effect Nov 10 1907
Eastbound and southwest schedules list Davenport Chicago trains No 12 No 62 local No 50 No 4 No 88 freight No 3 express No 11 Washington Oskaloosa No 49 Kansas City Bt Worth No 80 freight No 1 Mail and Express No 61 Local Passenger No 402 arrival 7 10 pm Westbound No 401 leaves 7 15 am All trains daily except Sunday Agent W S Underdonk notes adjustments and times for various routes and hours.
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Davenport
Chicago
California
Washington, Oskaloosa
Kansas City, Bt
Worthee Aee
Gees Garden Wwe
Underdonk
Wilton Trains From Muscatine Schedule Details
Wilton branch trains depart and arrive Muscatine with No. 504 at 6:25am No. 505 at 8:30am No. 500 at 10:15am No. 501 at 12:35pm No. 502 at 3:20pm and No. 503 at 5:30pm Daily service excludes Sundays.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Muscatine North and South Railroad Timetable Note
Passenger schedule shows lines for Muscatine North and South Railroad with No 4 and No 2 trains from Muscatine to various stops including Round House Sw Fruitland Grandview Wagello Elrick Junction and return times. Mentions Nos 4 and 2 daily except Sunday and No 6 Monday only.
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Muscatine
Round House
Fruitland
Grandview
Wagello
Elrick Junction
North Bound Passenger Train Schedule Details
Arrows and times show arrival and departure for Muscatine Round House Grandview Wapello and Filrick Junction. Connections include Central Burlington Iowa Central and Town Central trains with days of operation noted for No 1 2 3 4 5 and 6.
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Rivers and Barbur
Albert Cummins
Old
Japan
Ambassador A
Terday
Riock Island Railroad Physicians
M. Cosgrove
St. Matthias
John Heath
Oefiger
West Liberty
Washington
Helen Swain
Tressa Sexsmith
Mary Ball
Minnie Milder
Downey
Persis Hunt
Moline
Roswell
J. E. MclIntosh
Tipton
Tillie Hagerman
Mabel
Prairie Avenue
Zan Hoefert
Will Pond
Jessie Anderson
Fast Mail
Town City
Margaret
van Atta and Elfers
Wiley Grand
M. A. Templeman
C. Juhl
Rocky Mountain
Warnicke
Allan Hemmingway
William Haynes
Elm Street
Mary Crozier
Nellie Scott
Bertha
Sarah James
Jessie Kopp
Robert Bauer
Cedar Rapids
W. C. Phelps
Clara Pearson
Muscatine and
Louisa
Ters
Stace
Hefont
St. Paul
la Crosse
P. du Chien
Dubuque
le Claire ‘Og Ee Eee
Davenworth
Mississippi
J. M. Shorter
America
Billy Seymour
John Ochs’ Sons Co
Main Street
Dept. N
Davenport, Lowa
Jhe Moe
Wa Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
Rock Island System
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Seer See
Ececeeess
Wilton Trains
Muscatine North and South Railroad
St. Elrick Junction
SS. Eer
Wopgto
N.insvectecdcsenes
Firick Junction
Journal
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