Large jack rabbit killed near South Muscatine by Lee Manley
Lee Manley of South Muscatine shot a jack rabbit weighing over eight pounds on J. E. Hoopes Farm south of the city. The rare animal moved south and west as civilization advanced, and this is the first seen locally in several years. Firemen to dance noted, plus South End locals with health and visit updates from local families.
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Lee Manley
South
Muscatine
J. E. Hoopes
Mr. Manley
Roach & ‘Musser Fire Company
Roach & Musser Plant to Close for Repairs Weekend
The Roach & Musser sash and door factory will shut down tomorrow night for at least one week for the annual stock invoice and extensive overhauling. A new boiler will be installed and repaired work begins Monday morning, with many regular workers retained to assist. duration of the closure depends on progress and invoices. Revivals at Stewart Hall draw interest as Elder and Mrs. George Hawkins speak to a large audience. Local items note improvements in health and travel plans among residents.
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Roach & Musser
Stewart Hall
Elder
George Hawkins
Hawkins
South Muscatine
Joseph Hoopes
George Frye
Esther
Helen
Laura Hoag
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Edwin Biehler
Carl
Frank Fowler
Henry Sylvester
Davenport
Otto Findlay
Durant
Dandelion Remedy Promises Kidney Relief and Rheumatism Aid
Directions claim a home mixed treatment using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Syrup of Sarsaparilla will cleanse kidneys and ease backache urinary issues and rheumatism. The recipe advocates teaspoonful doses after meals and at night, asserting gradual relief and long term health benefits.
FLEECED IN HIGH FINANCE IN IOWA CITY
Iowa City investors sue Denver & Northwestern Fuel and Union Land of Denver to recover 215000, alleging betrayal by former friends Dr. A L Pollard and Tom B Allin. Plaintiffs include C Vetter S K Stevenson George Rupener M G Koser and T Price.
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Iowa City
Denver & Northwestern Fuel Company
Union Land Company of
Denver
C. Vetter
S. K. Stevenson
George Rupener
M. G. Koser
T. Price
A. L. Pollard
Tom B. Allin
Pollard
How to Cure the Drink Habit
An advertisement offers Orrine for alcoholism treatment with two versions No 1 secret and No 2 voluntary. The notice promises confidential correspondence from Washington DC and a money back guarantee if a cure is not achieved. Sold by A W Morgan and endorsed by leading druggists.
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Orrine Company
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
Prairie Grove Residents Relocate to Atalissa Area
Arch James and his family moved to a new home near Atalissa last Thursday. Mrs. James long shared Prairie Grove life, teaching at the local school for years and remaining a favorite. Mrs. Ethel Kinsey and her son Marvin from Centerdale visited relatives, while Mr. Owens and family from Tipton stopped by in their automobile for a brief visit.
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Prairie Grove
Arch James
Atalissa
James
Ethel Kinsey
Marvin
Centerdale
Mr. Owens
Tipton
Geo. Downing
Allen Black
West Branch
Chas. Schiele
George Downing
Chicago
Elsie Watson
West Liberty
Glen Walker
Union Valley
Roy Sheets
E. Dice
J. W. Melick
George McCann
Elmer Farris
Linden Larson
Martin Black
H. T. Swart
Harold Thompson
Bennett
Sarah Whitacre
Mr. Gorman
Hartupee
Elizabeth Mountain
South Prairie
Elmer Fairis
Cure for Dan Ruff Shown by ZEMO Hair Remedy
ZEMO stops itching and dandruff instantly and cures any case of dandruff. It destroys the dandruff germ and prevents hair loss. The product gives hair a rich glossy color and leaves the scalp clean and healthy. For sale everywhere. Sample request to E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis. Sold by A. W. Morgan 107 W 2nd St.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
2Nd St
Neighborhood New Year Visits and Rearranged Homes
Portraits of local families sharing New Year dinners and visits as neighbors welcome movers Roy and Elsie Sheets to West Branch and others relocate. Hogs shipped to Chicago. extended family gatherings occur around Atalissa and Union Valley with numerous dinners and overnight stays.
Babies Cured Quickly with Dr. King's New Discovery
Ad claims Dr. King's New Discovery relieves croup coughs or colds in infants. Offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Not What He Thinks He Is
A brief critique from Chicago News questions a man who avoids labor and spending. It argues he considers himself refined yet is merely a weed among lilies.
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Chicago News
Hobo and Lady Quip Spark Curious Exchange
A brief cartoonish exchange shows a Lady questioning traveling men and a Hobo replying with a witty retort. The Cleveland Leader captures a humorous dialogue reflecting social attitudes of the era.
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Cleveland
The Joy of Giving Hearts in Town Topics
A playful Town Topics item notes a cheerful Christmas moment where a suitor asks for a kiss and is met with a generous response, as the scene highlights the spirit of giving during the holidays.
Unlucky Man Needs Safety Razor Warnings
A Denver News-Times quip notes a man’s extreme bad luck with a safety razor, joking that he could not use one without risking a gash to his jugular.
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Denver News-Times
Chicago Markets Brief on Wheat Corn and Hog Prices
Chicago markets report January 8 with wheat at 1.07 to 1.08 per bushel May and 98.3 to 98.5 for July. Corn May 61 to 62 cents, oats May 51 to 52 cents. Pork Jan 16.45, lard Jan 9.47 to 9.50, hogs at top 6.35 for day. Estimated car arrivals noted for tomorrow.
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Chicago
C. Park
Chicago grain and livestock prices on January 8
Chicago grain prices show No 2 hard at 1.03 to 1.05 dollars and No 2 red around 1.05 to 1.07. Live stock figures list cattle receipts at 4,000 with steady values. hogs at 24,000 receipts with higher quotations. sheep and lambs also priced, indicating a firm market mixed with gains in several categories.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Produce Markets Report
Chicago butter steady in creameries 22 to 32 cents a pound. Dairies 21 to 27 cents. Eggs firm firsts 30 to 34 cents. Market notes summarize price ranges and class status for Chicago area dairy products.
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Chicago
Ill
Egges
Chicago Poultry Market Report Brief
Chicago market update shows poultry prices with turkeys around 1 cent per pound and chickens at 13 to 4 cents per pound. springers noted with license reference. Trade activity centered in Chicago with dealers reporting steady demand.
New York Produce Market Report Summary
New York reports butter steady at 32 to 23 cents with receipts 4700. creamery extras at 32, imitation creamery firsts 28, 23 cents. Eyes easier with firsts 31 to 32 cents and officials at 31 to 14 cents. seconds 30 to 23 cents.
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New York
New York Poultry Market Report Roundup
New York poultry market moved quietly on January 8. Live chickens priced at 14 cents per pound, fowls at 11 to 18 cents, and turkeys at 12 to 18 cents. Dressed meat showed chickens 16 to 20 cents, fowls 12 to 14 cents, and turkeys 21 to 23 cents per pound.
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New York
N. Y
New York Grain Market Report
New York, N. Y., Jan. 8 Wheat May at 1.10 3 4 cents and corn at 68 5c.
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New York
N. Y
St Louis Grain Market Report
St Louis grain market notes Wheat for May at 1.08 to 1.09. Corn quotes around 61 cents. Oats about 50 5 cents.
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St. Louis
Peoria Corn Market Brief
Peoria market report shows No. 58 corn priced at 4 cents.
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Peoria
Muscatine Markets Grain and Livestock Price Report
The Muscatine market lists corn at 55 60 cents, wheat 80 cents to 85 cents, and various feed and produce prices. Livestock steady with beef, veal, pork, and lambs priced by weight, plus fresh produce, eggs, poultry, dairy and fruit values.
Train and Track Safety Across Rail Types
The article notes derailment risks on two rail lines while monorail derailment is deemed impossible at high speeds. It describes a meter gauge line in India climbing to 7,500 feet, and explains large driving wheels keep pistons moving within steam engine limits to avoid inefficiency.
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India
Electric Sparks and Airy Machines Dominate Paris Post Office
A short circuit can ruin batteries, while a linoleum roll charged with electricity in Paris pulls letters from drop boxes to sorting, proving an effective conveying method. A New York physician owns the largest static electric machine with twenty forty inch disks producing sparks, reflecting bold early electrical experimentation. Melissa speaks of Gold Medal Flour, and Lucinda appears in dialogue.
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Paris
New York
Wilton Trains Schedule on Main Line and Branch
The Wilton timetable lists main line trains with Muscatine departures and arrivals including Nos. 504 6 25am 505 8 00am 500 10 15am 501 12 35pm 502 3 20pm and 508 5 30pm. Branch trains run daily except Sunday with No 10 and other services noted along with westbound No 17 and Nos 82 7 18am 2 27pm 4 00pm and No 9 5 14am.
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Muscatine
Wilton
Ecee
Dally
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway timetable excerpt
Ip Effect April 9 1905 shows eastbound and westbound passenger and freight services for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Eastbound trains No 12 and No 8 run at 2 30 am and 1 00 pm with freight carrying passengers and a late night service at 6 50 pm. Westbound trains No 3 and No 5 run early T 19 am and around 2 44 pm with No 1 freight carrying passengers arriving 8 45.
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Davenport
Chicag
Antabaessy
Historic Iowa Rail Schedule Fragment
A damaged OCR of a historical rail timetable shows trains No. 1 2 3 4 5 with routes through Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction. It notes daily except Sundays for some trains, Saturday-only No. 5, and connections at Wapello Burlingtion and with Iowa Central.
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Ngvicw
Cece
Wapeile Eavedes Ee Sure Vv
Elrick Junctie Nod
Lene Hogss
Gradgview
Fruitland Seem
Grandview
Wapello
Elricés Junction
Muscatine
Fruitland
Lane I
Wapelio
Burlington
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Elsick Junction
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Geo Eltman
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Jonathan
Horseradish
Geo. Bitman
Kind
Thompson Bros. Company
Niffy
Sneichen & Casper
West Second St
E. Hoopes Farm
South End
Eshleman
George McBride
Columbus Junction
Rachel Joneson
Bellevue Hospital
C. R. Williams
Elmira
James Burke
Essie Davidson
William Hardin
Flora
Andrew Cracker
Baby
Ju. J. Frenzel
Board of Trade
W.f.mikseh’s
Iowa Ave
Goto lI
Nierel @ Son
I. Nierel
Son Muscatine's Ideal Jewelry
Timothy
Muscatine Markets
Typewriter
Iowa
Titus Loan & Investment CO
Iowa Avenue
Melissa
Lucinda
J. Carshaddan
Pepper
Carshaddan & Pepper
West Second Street
Henry Jayne
Hofman
Arthur Hoffmen
Jayne Jayne & Hoffman
Lowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
East 2Nd St
H. Ed. Horst
Eeom
New
Frank L. Blihlmeier
Telephone
2Nd Geor German- American Bank
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Thos. Brown
Geneva
Illinois
First National Bank
Lowe
Cook, Musser & CO. State Bank
BP. M. Musser
Ed. C. Cook
B. Cook
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
M. Hughes
J. RB. Reuling
R. K. Smith
J. Carskaddan
EF. P. Sawyer
Rock Island System
Breight
Underdork
Wilton Trains
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Uscatine Norte and
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