Melon Institute Draws Farmers to Cone for Advancing Cultivation
speakers include Prof. A. T. Erwin and Prof. L. Fitch. County Crop Expert Kirkpatrick led sessions on growing watermelons, insect and disease control, and marketing. J. D. Busor, G. A. Adams, and Harbert Owens discussed growing methods while George Brown, J. H. Helversion, and Kirkpatrick explored marketing. Erwin highlighted profit from marketing unmarketed portions and waste reduction.
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Cone
Kirkpatrick
J. D. Busor
G. A. Adams
Harbert Owens
Imelon
Co. L. Fitch
Iowa State College
Decall
George Brown
J. H. Helverson
Cons
California Syrup of Figs Ad Offers Foolproof Child Remedy
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for indigestion and sour stomach in children. It claims quick relief by cleansing the bowels, notes that the product is loved by children, warns against counterfeits, and urges asking for the genuine 50 cent bottle with clear bottle labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabiea
Iagen
Hare
Tha
California Fig Syrup Company
Swamp-Root Claims Cure By Mrs Albert Sterner
Mrs Albert Sterner of Cressona testifies on September 15 1909 before J P J C A Moyer that Swamp Root relieved her kidney and bladder troubles and she purchased a bottle from a druggist after a free sample proved effective she recommended it to a neighbor with similar results and declares the statement true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Sant
Albert Bterne
Cressona
Albert Bterner
Kilmer and Co Sample Offer Mentioned in Muscatine Daily Journal
A letter to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton N Y invites readers to prove what Swamp Boat can do by sending ten cents for a sample bottle and receiving a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles are sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Muscatina Daily Journal
Rexall
Alfalfa as an Important Crop Highlighted in Closing Address
Prof. Kirki Patrick delivered the closing talk on alfalfa as a key crop for truck farmers. An illustrated feature on Home Planning and Printing opened the evening, with Kirkpatrick detailing farm buildings and home upkeep. He also urged forming a local study organization to address community crop needs.
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Kirkipatrick
Kirkpatrick
Erwin
Farewell Prayer Services for Rev Meigs at Local Church
A large crowd gathered at First Baptist Church for farewell prayers led by Rev. Meigs, who has resigned to lead a Baptist church in Muskogee Oklahoma. His final sermon here is Sunday evening, before he departs Thursday for Muskogee and preaches his first sermon there on December 21.
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Robert van Meigs
First Baptist Church
Meigs
Muskoges
Oklo
Thurch
Muskogee
Redmen Raise Funds for Tepee on Little Hershey Island
At the annual meeting of the Musquitine tribe of Redmen last evening, nearly all funds were secured for erecting a tepee on Little Hershey Island and a summer clubhouse to follow. The island has been government-improved at $1,500 to enhance the site, with a stockade and other features planned.Election officers were named: Prophet Walter Rauch, Sachem Charles Hagerman, Senior Sagamore Carl Bennett, Junior Sagamore Patrick Sel, Trustee Georgy Butz, Collector of Wampum W B Hine, Keeper of Wagons Abner Reames. Athlete Attrk Kirk, famed quarterback, will join the Redmen Glee Club on December 30 for a concert featuring athletic lectures and performances.
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Hershey
Redmon
Actrecht
Ieland
Triba
Walter Rauch
Sachem
Charles ©. Hagerman
Sagamore
Carl Bennett
Patrick Sel
Georgy Butz
B Hine
Recorda
Abner Reames
Wampum
Lester KR. Smith
Christmas Eve Program At Sweetland Church
Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church hosts a Christmas Eve program with songs scripture readings solos duets and a Santa Claus gift distribution. Featured participants include Miss Dottle Leonhard Miss May Derby Ralph and Leroy Faylor and Elder Miller with choral music by the Mintels Loviee Nattie Sywassink and others.
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Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church
Hevsler
Riga
Dottle Leonhard
May Derby
Nyet
Mabel Miller
Elder Miller
Ralph
Leroy Faylor
The
Mintes
Loviee
Nattie Sywassink
John
Henry Sywassink
Elmer Miller
Alinni
Sante
Flora McGil- Vvavye
Henry Miller
Mias
Virginia McClain
Harold ‘Cagel
Nine Boys
Migs Ida
T Hetzler
Santa Claus
Slfta
St Jacobs Oil Promises Relief for Rheumatic Pain
A vintage ad touts St Jacobs Oil as instant relief for rheumatic pain and joint aches. It claims to soothe pains in joints muscles and bones without skin burning and promises quick loosening of stiffness and swelling with a small trial bottle.
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St. Jacobs
Robinson
Jacobs
St Jacobs
Markers for Local Cars Adopted by City Officials
Local authorities order and plan marker colors for Davenport and Muscatine Railway cars to aid reading at night. A black square, a red diamond, and a blue Maltese cross will identify routes on Iowa Avenue Park Place Mulberry avenue West Hilland and South Muscatine East Hill.
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Davenport and Muscatine Railway Company
Redent
Iowa avenue-Park Place
Theo
Mulberry Avenue
Tear Down Scene of Early Social Life Homestead
In the demolition of the W. Ament homestead at 507 Hast Second Street, a historic property stands reduced after more than a half century. The locale preserves memories of early social life and local history amid the tear-down.
Old oatmeal plant possession changes hands at Pine Street
The elevator and warehouse of the old oatmeal plant at the foot of Pine Street were officially transferred to Henry Kath Company. The deed, filed with the county recorder, transfers all rights from the grantors of an earlier deed issued by receivers James F. Fielder and William A. Tilden of the Great Western Central Company. The warehouse measures 11 feet in length and 6 feet wide.
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Pine Street
Henry Kath
Charles Hagerman
C. Vetter
County Recorder
James F. Fielder
William A. Tilden
Westarn
Cernal Company
Wishart Proposed for High Office by Moose Lodge
Local Moose Lodge members recommended R N Wishart for a high office as supreme dictator. If appointed he would install recently elected officers at the January meeting and take on the role of permanent supreme dictator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Wishart
Order of Moose
Waa
Mr. Wishart
New Local Pastor to Be Here Sunday
The Rev. Walter Martin of Quincy Illinois has accepted a call as pastor of the local German Evangelical church. He arrives tomorrow and will preach at the morning service and participate in the evening young people's meeting as a reception. He will then return to Quincy to remain until the first of the year.
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Walter Martin
Quincy
Martin
Shriners Attend Fall Ceremonial in Davenport
The Kaaba Temple held a semi-annual fall ceremonial in Davenport attended by thirty three local Shriner members. The group returned to the city early this morning after an event that drew about five hundred in attendance.
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Davenport
Lodge Members Parade and Banquet Held in City
Members of the lodge from across the state attended a large afternoon parade followed by a banquet. A class of thirty candidates was initiated during the initiatory activities. Mrs. W. Craddock of Fruitland was in the city yesterday visiting friends and shopping.
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W. Craddock
Fruitland
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Ll Fitch
A. T. Erwin
Sige
WLC
California
Benewal
C. A. Moyer, J. P
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Marshall Field
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Rann
W. W. Richards
Dewar Arai
Tepee OW River
Isle
Sweetland
Sweedland
Meme
United Brug C. Bouton
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Stircners
Massoline
WD. Amant
East Third Street
East Second Street
Barney Urdangen
W.grove
A. W. Morgan
Wes
Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
Wishart
Shriners
Magaltcenterulatog Svenp
Cleveland
New York
Alstisl
Orient
India
West Indies
Panama Canal
Buckket
Mate Erate
Hamburg
Randalphi
Hardand Soft Coal and Coke
Haynes & East
East
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