Musser Library Joins State History Depository Network
The P. M. Musser Public Library in Muscatine becomes an official depository for the State Historical Society of Iowa publications. It will receive all society works for permanent preservation and help make state and local history accessible to the community. The Iowa City based society, organized in 1857, is a leading state institution for historical research and publication.
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P. M. Musser Public Library
Muscatine
State Historical Society
Iowa
State Society
State Historical Society If
Iowa City
United States
Muscatine Poised to Win State Poultry Show
Muscatine officials bid strongly to host the 1916 Iowa State Poultry Show after judging praised the city's event. Judge Dagle of Richland Indiana lauded Muscatine as the state’s best small show noting uniform cooping and merchant booths. Over 300 birds are on display with judging finishing tonight and prize winners to be announced tomorrow.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Program announced for Ogden recital at First Congregational
A winter recital by George Frederick Ogden closes the C W Best Artists series at First Congregational Church. Miss Edna Critz presents the program including works by Rameau Gluck Bach Debussy Scriabin Grainger MacDowell Albeniz Chopin Schubert Rubinstein among others, featuring a diverse mix of classical and romantic pieces.
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First Congregational Church
George Frederick Ogden
C. W
Edn ‘Critz
Rameau
Godowsky
Gluck
Egam’bati Bach
Ey Bourree
Saint-Saens
Debussy
Schoenberg
Dohnansi
Rhaposodie Scriabine
Zanella
Cyril Scott
Percy Grainger
MacDowell
Irdyl Albeniz
Schubert
Impromptu Rubinstein
Re paving end of Mulberry Avenue by Ford Paving
Ford Paving Company is relaying a 3 foot wide by about 400 foot long strip of bitulithic paving at the end of Mulberry Avenue near the Geneva Golf and Country Club. The work follows last summer’s damage from heavy wagon traffic when the ground was soft. Old composition is removed and heated before new asphalt is laid.
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Mulberry Avenue
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Ford Paving Company
Washington plans canning factory in 1926
At a Washington Iowa mass meeting J B Boyce of Hastings Mfg Co proposed a fully equipped canning plant to be built and turned over to the town for operation July 1 1926 at a cost of 27500. No action was taken but a committee may be formed to study the proposal for a future report. Hastings plans five similar factories in Iowa.
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Washington, Ia
Washington
Commercial Club
J. Bh. Boyce
Hastings Mfg. Co
Iowa City
J. J. Brookhart
J. B. Crail
Hastings Manufacturing Co
Iowa
Ogden Pianist Featured In Tonight's Best Artists Series
George Frederick Ogden, renowned pianist, is highlighted in the Tonight-C. W. Best Artists Series advertisement. Do not miss this engaging recital showcasing his acclaimed repertoire and artistry.
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C. W
George Frederick Ogden
Germany Refuses To Share Blame In War Financing
The article reports on Germany resisting blame sharing for war costs. It cites estimates of total expenditures at 320 to 330 million marks daily and a yearly cost around 120 billion marks, with two thirds borne by the Entente and a little over a third by Germany and its allies. It notes Germany financed mainly via long term loans, while Britain matched similar long term financing, and France relied heavily on short term emissions.
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France
Germany
Helfferich
Great Britain
Neal Treatment Offers Drink Habit Relief in Three Days
Nervous drinking men find dewivate relief in the Neal Treatment. The vegetable compound is taken internally without injections and neutralizes the alcoholic poison. It claims to free the user from liquor craving in three days with no bad after effects. Confidential information is sent in a plain sealed envelope upon request. Call or write the Neal Institute at 621 Farnam Street Davenport Town Phone 3899.
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Neal
Neal Institute
Farnam Street
Daven Port
Desperate Loans and War Costs Expert Claims UK Underestimated
Dr Helfferich says Britain misjudged war costs and predicts greater sacrifice. Sir Edward Grey’s outbreak remark about neutral participation would not be repeated. Henri Rochette fled to Mexico after swindle conviction. French ambassador Simyan reports illicit profit efforts targeting the government.
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Iow
Helfferich
Great Britain
Edward Grey
Ate
Henri Rochette
Mexico
London
M. Simyan
Paris
Hurl Charges at French Ministry
A French deputy, M. Simyan, accuses the ministry and a contractor of owing 2,000,000 francs to the government and presses for full disclosure of war supply purchases. He cites a 60,000,000 franc deal involving 30,000 horses bought from an English dealer and alleges a lavish commission via an intermediary linked to Marquis Crevecoeur.
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M. Simyan
Chamber
Joseph Thierry
Subsistence
Debray
Marquis Crevecoeur
Agsoci
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Ington
Martha Washington
Martha Wash
Wilson Shoe Store
Nestlebush & Rolland
J. J. O'Keefe
Palace
Metro Program
Faversham
Equitable
Henry Kolker
Rocking Horse Games & Toys
AY Musser
Ogden
Bruyeres
Magnus
Langersbach
Third and
Iowa Avenue
Ping & Foot Strip
Wash'ngton
ZU Clothierss Furnishers
Mackinaws
Boston Shoe Shop
Hershey State Bank
Hershey State Bann
Samore
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!