Hawaiians and Islands Lecture Sparks Controversy over Crowding
Prof. C. C. Nutting of the State University argued that Hawaiians are being displaced by Americans Chinese and Japanese in business. He described the islands geography population economy and sugar industry with stereoptican views, noting Hawaiians face extinction as other races grow dominant.
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P. M. Musser Public Library
C. C. Nutting
The
State University
Federation of Woman's Club
Pacific
New York City
Nutting
Hawaii
Islands
Bird portraits reveal tame subjects and scenic vistas
The article notes the birds were unusually tame, allowing photos from only a few feet away as they stood watching the camera. It also comments on the photographer’s remarks about the beautiful residences and parks, finding them very interesting.
Weather Delays Corn Harvest and Local Happenings in Buffalo Prairie
In Buffalo Prairie Illinois on December 17 crops and community notices unfold. The town reports gloomy weather delaying corn gathering though a substantial crop remains. J A Kistler builds a new barn with lumber bought in Muscatine. Nearby, Lewis serves as chief cook while his sister in law visits from Idaho. Boney sold 47 hogs averaging 350 pounds at six dollars per hundred. Hazel Dell Sunday school elects officers next Sunday with 2 pm start and 3 pm preaching. Continuous social visits and local business activity noted, including E Potter’s Muscatine trip and S T Warman selling sleds in strong demand.
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Buffalo Prairie
Ill
J. A. Kistler
Muscatine
Lewis
Idaho
Iowa
Hazel Dell
Ross Kennedy
Walt Kimball
Guy Potter
John Vanatta
Henry Bridgeford
Duncan
E. Potter
S. T. Warman
Reduced Holiday Fare on Nickel Plate Lines
Nickel Plate will sell round trip tickets December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1908 at a fare and a third to points in Central Passenger association territory good returning through January 2 1903. Pullman service on all trains. Dining cars offer meals 35c to 1.00. Inquiries to John Y Calahan general agent 118 Adams St Chicago. Chicago city ticket office 111 Adams St depot Harrison St and Fifth Ave.
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Nickel Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
Pullman
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Chicago City
Harrison Street
Fifth Avenue
East Buffalo News Notes and Local Socials
East Buffalo Illinois reports Mrs. A R Bull’s illness and heart trouble, neighbors surprise Mr. and Mrs. George Reeding on their 20th wedding anniversary with a $12 gift and social gathering. Evening party follows, wishes for many more such occasions. Mrs Emma Murdock and family visited Aledo. Farmers have husked corn recently.
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East Buffalo, Ill
A. R. Bull
George Reeding
New California Treatment Claims Cure Brights Disease and Diabetes
The report asserts cure rates for Bright's Disease and Diabetes reaching 87 percent. Investigations and demonstrations are described as conclusive, prompting immediate requests for reports and access to the new treatment for urgent local cases. Sole Agent for Muscatine.
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Bright
California
Nervine credited with saving baby in Port land Ind case
Mrs W S Totten of Portland Indiana recounts a severe infant illness resolved after giving Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. She describes repeated near death spells, a night of fighting death, and a marked improvement after dosing. The letter promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve tonic and asks readers to request the free nervous and heart diseases book.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
W. S. Totten
Portland
Ind
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Community notes from Fairport and Muscatine area
Dick Kelley interviews A H Gatton. Many residents travel to Muscatine for shopping and visits. The Christmas program progresses with Miss Carrie Schellhorn directing training for children. Community members including Schellhorn, Reeves, Keck, Feustel and Gettert are noted in weekend activities and travel on the Firefly and to Montpelier or Davenport.
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Fairport
Dick Kelley
A. H. Gatton
J. Sibley
Muscatine
Fred Schellhorn
Carrie Schellhorn
Grace Schellhorn
John Schellhorn
George Feustel
Roy Reeves
Joe Keck
John Feustel
Montpelier
Henry Koenig
John Usarry
John Lambert
Carrie
Theo Gettert
Sweetland Center
F. J. Feustel
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Rromo-Quinine
Ad claims a single day cure for a cold using Rromo-Quinine tablets. Sells at 25 cents with a guarantee that druggists refund the purchase if it fails. Signature of E. W. Grove appears on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Wapello prepares assessor books and local news
The county auditor in Wapello Iowa reports nineteen assessor books will be needed this year due to Oakville becoming incorporated. Papers are being prepared for January mailing. Visitors include Cc. P. Wagner and E. B. Tucker. George W. Weber returns from Freeborn Minnesota for the holidays as wood prices rise and sparks talk of higher coal stove sales.
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Wapello
Oakville
Cc. P. Wagner
Grandview
Saunders
E. B. Tucker
Columbus Junction
Court House
George W. Weber
Freeborn
Minn
Mr. Weber
Obituary of Suel Foster Negus
Suel Foster Negus aged 39 died December 16 1902 after a brief mental illness caused by family trouble. He left his mother and siblings Miriam Branson Anna Townsend Rebecca Bond and brothers John and Israel and was an active Bloominton church member. Funeral at Bloomin gton church on Thursday the 18th at 2 p m.
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Suel Foster Negus
Isaac
Mary Negus
Clara King
Suel Negus
Bloomington
John
Israel
Seattle
Wash
Miriam Branson
Anna Townsend
West Branch
Rebecca Bond
Muscatine
Nickel Plate Road Offers Holiday Round Trip Fare
The Nickel Plate Road announces low holiday fares a fare and a third for round trips to all line points on December 24 25 and 31 1902 and January 1 1903 with return limit including January 2 1903. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points from the Chicago passenger station at Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue. Inquiries at 113 Adams St Chicago.
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New York City
Boston
Chicago
Harrison Street
Fifth Avenue
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Junior League Fair Draws Rewarding Turnout in Conesville
The Conesville Iowa Junior League fair Saturday evening drew a large crowd with good sales and a well rendered program. Several locals Rosa Miller Grace Gunderson Jennie Reeder Ruth and Eva Delap Ben Smith and Roy Jean have measles. Miss Bessie Camp visited her brother Marion in Iowa City. The Iowa bridge of the Milwaukee road is now finished as the bridge
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Conesville
Iowa
Rosa Miller
Grace Gunderson
Jennie Reeder
Ruth
Eva Delap
Ben Smith
Roy Jean
Bessie Camp
Iowa City
Marion
Milwaukee Road
Stop-over Policy on Lehigh Valley Through Tickets
Passengers may stop over at Niagara Falls without extra charge when traveling on through tickets to New York or Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley railroad.
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Niagara Falls
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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East Buffalo
Brights Disease
Diabetes
H. C. Thiesen
Henry Smith
Henry Dollman
Jim Lewis
Adams
Frank van Delar
Harry Reeves
Lydia Gardner
Fred Pakeski
Davenport
Keenig
F. J. Feuster
David Nelson and Son
Gus Brossart
Mamie
Ira Reeves
Evening Journal
Citizens’ Railway
J. C. Coster
H. M. Bartlett
O.” Journal
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Poland
China
D. H. Westbrook
Letts
D. McDaniel
Hershey Avenue
Park Place
Essman Novelty Co
East 15Th St
Erie, Pa
Cedar Rapids
Henrietta Pease
Baker School
Nina van Camp
Tom Maxwell
Woodmen
Callie McKee
Nichols
Bumgardner
Wilton
Potter
Hornby's
Emon
Presto
Muscatine Island
Woodlawn Avenue
John Butler
Leo H. Hirsch
East Hill
P. J. Murphy
East Second Street
Walnut St
Carpenters
Cedar Street
A. Wickey
Chestnut Street
Motor College
Spencer
Iowa Avenue
Union
Reliance Loan Co
E. P. Day
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