Opportunity Knocks at Muscatine Front Door
A historical piece argues for interurban rail to connect Muscatine with Rock Island and Monmouth area. It notes Rock Island Southern’s progress, potential lines to Aledo and the Mississippi River, and the need for local capital and business support to attract interurban investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine’s
Drury
Rock Island
Rock Island Southern
Monmouth
Davenport & Suburban Railroad
Wall Street
Tri-City Public Utilities
Muscatine
Burlington
Clinton
Davenport
Marquette
Norris
Arkansas
Muscatine inventor's Sunny South shoe grows into nationwide industry
Charles C Braunworth of Muscatine turned a mother’s wish for warm, comfortable footwear into a thriving enterprise. From one pair made thirteen years ago the Sunny South shoe now ships to all parts of the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, with production rising to about 4,500 pairs this year. The shoe uses sheep shearling for interior warmth and insulation, with a unique hand-built machine set and dies that speed up cutting. Braunworth emphasizes the nonpatented nature of the invention and his belief that money is not everything, dedicating his work to benefiting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific
Atlantic
England
Louise Braunworth
Charles C. Braunwarth
Mr. Braunwarth
Braunwarth
Iowa
Illinois
Braunworth
United States
Great Britain
Davis Brothers Run Largest Billiard Room in Muscatine
In Muscatine the Davis Brothers own and operate the state’s largest billiard and pool room. Located in the Benham block at the street car switch they expanded to accommodate more players. They supply top tables and equipment, maintain orderly premises, feature current sporting news, and host many local patrons daily on East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Davis Brothers
Chicago
Benham
Ann
Will Davis
East Second Street
Venerable Pioneer Still the Oldest Resident in Iowa
Capt W L Clark of Buffalo recalls the year and early history of Iowa and the site where Muscatine now stands. He is undisputedly the oldest pioneer still alive in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clark
Buffalo
Lowa
Muscatine
Oldest Iowa resident Capt. W. L. Clark recalls early Muscatine days
Capt. W. L. Clark of Buffalo, born in 1822 in Virginia, is the state’s oldest resident. He first set foot on Muscatine territory in 1833 with an oxen search, remembers pioneer days, and still lives at his Buffalo home, a figure in Iowa history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W. L. Clark
Buffalo
Mississippi Valley
Capt. Clark
Muscatine
Benj. Poehler
Hershey's Pasture
Virginia
Rock Island
Illinois
Benj. Clark
John Vanatta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Galesburg
Aledo
Mercer County
Southern
Walsh Bros
Rock Isl
Mississippi River
Taylor Ridge
Rock Island County
Tri-Cities
Moline
St. Louis
Missouri
Rock Island-Monmouth
Lincoln J. Carter
Iowa City-Muscatine
New Boston
Wilton
Rollineg
Muerstine
Mosher
Charles CC
Brainworth
Joe Wilson
Jitty
W. G. Block CO
Iowa Avenue
Railway
Peoria
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Muscatine North & South Railway Co
Iowa Central and
Muscatine North & South Railways
Charles Howard, Pres
G. B. Birch
Gen'l. Frt
Pass. Agt
George Reeder
James A. Coe
John A. Rowan Company
W. 2Nd St
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