Greenwood Chapel Gift Overlooks Muscatine Cemetery
The Greenwood Chapel in Muscatine's Greenwood Cemetery stands nearly complete as a 65 by 35 foot brick structure with oak and stone detailing. Donor unknown, city pride rises from the $5,000 investment and the belief that the gift reflects public spirit and care for the deceased.
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Greenwood Cemetery Chapel
Beautiful
City of the Dead
Muscatine
Greenwood Chapel
J. E. Howe
Mr. Howe
Donation of a Hospital for Muscatine City
The Muscatine Journal reports a charitable donor plans a public hospital on Mulberry Street near the brick paving terminus, occupying one and a half acres. The modern facility will provide shelter, lodgings, and healthful surroundings for the sick and needy, with the donor remembered in a lasting tribute.
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City of Muscatine
Muscatine
Advan
Mulberry Street
A Fine Florist Establishment in Muscatine
George Kranz operates seven immense green houses in Muscatine with brick walled beds and advanced drainage. The up to date plant is heated by two boilers with controllable heat per house. Assistant Henry Meyer brings East of Illinois training and Kranz plans grand Christmas decorations with thousands of flowers and interior designs. Customers are invited to visit 223 Iowa Avenue downtown and the Mulberry green houses.
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Muscaeine
George Kranz
Muscatine
Kranz
Iowa
Big Florist Association
United States
Henry Meyer
Meyer
Mr. Kranz
Geo. Kranz
Iowa Avenue
Green
North
Mulberry
Friends Oats Fame Grows From Muscatine Mill
The Muscatine Oat Meal Mill founded in 1879 grew from a barrel to a top package producer. Today the 60 000 daily packages capacity supports heavy packaging and 240 workers in that department. The firm relies on ads and quality to spread Friends Oats fame, with ongoing plans to expand and cut costs, while facing local concerns about benefits to Muscatine.
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Muscatine
Front Street
Masonic Library Revived with New Board and Catalog
The city Masonic Fraternity reestablishes its dormant library with a formal board of control, cataloging under way, and plans to bound key volumes for easy access. Donations of books and periodicals are welcomed as progress and brotherhood are emphasized.
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Grand Lodge
Pandora’s Box Tale Ends With Germs Joke
A prominent scientist recounts Pandora’s box story to his son. He builds suspense before asking what escaped first. The boy replies promptly, Germs. The anecdote highlights a playful moment between parent and child.
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Muscatine’s
Muscatine County
Catholic Cemetery
the Barbarians
Illinois
Richmond
Ind
Muscatine Oat Meal Company
Friends Oats
Wonder
W. H. McCoy
Pat
Mike
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