Fresh marshmallows and sturgeon highlights local shops
Local readers are invited to enjoy fresh marshmallows at the Candy Kitchen and smoked sturgeon at Linder's Deli. Mrs. Krahl departed for Letts after a city visit, and Dr. Fulham moves office fixtures to a new brick building across the street. Learn how Bestonlehner’s cherry balsam can stop coughs and find merchants offering Home Rebate stamps for cash trades. Sleep Eye flour touted as ideal for bread and pastry.
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E. B. Fulham
Window Breakage at Ev. Brandenburg House on West Eighth
Police report no clues on who shattered a rear window at the Ev. Brandenburg residence 2106 West Eighth street. Neighbors heard a crash and the dog barked Tuesday night before Mr. Brandenburg found the damage.
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Ev. Brandenburg
West Eighth Street
Colds and la grippe relieved by inhalation
Dr. Cal W. Smith reports relief from colds and la grippe through inhalation therapy. He outlines simple steps and cautions for home use, noting gradual improvement and ease of self treatment when symptoms are mild.
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Cal. W. Smith
Aurora Literary Society to Elect Officers
At the Aurora High School, the Aurora Literary Society will elect officers for the remainder of the year at tomorrow evenings regular meeting. A social session will follow the business discussions.
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Aurora Literary Society
Deeds Filed Transferring Property in Atalissa and Wilton
Deeds of transfer filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus relate to Samuel E Hallock and others transferring lots 1 2 3 4 and 5 block 15 in Atalissa to Caro line Stucker for 1106 dollars. Henry Krone transfers 90 acres to Laura Krone his wife in Wilton township near Wilton Junction for one pound.
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Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Samuel E. Hallock
Caroline Stucker
Atalissa
Henry Krone
Laura Krone
Wilton Township
Wilton Junction
N. W
Pomeroy Family Thanks Friends After Loss
The Pomeroy family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors of Magecatine and Illinois for kindness and help during the illness and death of their wife and mother. J. E. Pomeroy and Sons.
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Magecatine
Illinois
J. E. Pomeroy
Big Family Reunion to Celebrate Mrs Van Camp Birthday
Mrs. K Van Camp will mark her eightieth birthday tomorrow at 507 Woodlawn Avenue Muscatine. A large family gathering is planned with seven sons and one daughter attending from various cities. The Van Camps settled in Muscatine in 1850 and last united for the golden wedding in 1899.
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Woodlawn Avenue
K. van Camp
A. N
A. E. van Camp
Highmore
Ss. D
W. A. van Camp
Valisca
George W
Greenfield
F. K
Denver
Colo
J. H
Sweetland
J. E
Isaac Longstreth
East Hill
van Camp
Muscatine
Special Kansas Legislature Convenes in Fifth Special Session
The fifth special session of the Kansas legislature opens in Topeka with nearly all members present. Gov Hodge requests actions on a primary election law tax commission reform bank depositors guarantee fund railroad legislation and prohibition law strengthening.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Hoche
Bank in Texas Passes to Assignee Under Strain
The Western Bank and Trust Company of Dallas with capital of 500000 was placed in the hands of an assignee last night amid heavy withdrawals following a financial disturbance. Liabilities exceed 1000000 while assets were not disclosed. The bank operates as a private institution.
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Texas
Dallas
Western Bank and Trust Company
Plumbers Meet: Iowa Master Plumbers Elect Officers
The state association of master plumbers held its three day Burlington convention. Muscatine delegates plan to return tonight. New officers were elected: President J A Wallace Des Moines Vice President John F Garvie Mason City Secretary William J Nesler Dubuque Treasurer John F Gearen Sioux City. Dubuque to host next year.
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Iowa
Burlington
Dubuque
D. J. Hickey
Chicago
National Association
J. A. Wallace
Des Moines
John F. Garvie
Mason City
William J. Nesler
John F. Gearen
Sioux City
Snow Ball Fire Fight Saves Boswell Town
In Boswell near Johnstown Pennsylvania on January 16 hundreds of residents including men women and children extinguished a major fire by throwing snowballs onto the flames sparing the mining town from destruction.
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Johnstown
Boswell
Carnegie Hero Awards Medals and Cash Featured
The Carnegie hero commission awarded nine silver and seven bronze medals for heroism during its fourth annual meeting in Pittsburg. It granted $10,000 in cash to heroes or dependents and monthly life payments to two widows and their minor children, while ten investigated cases were rejected as outside the fund’s scope.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Hero Commission
Kidney and Liver Pills Promote Kidney Health
In his study Dr A W Chase claims 90 percent of kidney cases stem from liver and bowel disorders and his Kidney and Liver Pills treat both organs. He offers one pill per dose at 25 cents a box through Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Mrs Mary Jones Mt Vernon Indiana testifies to a thorough cure for kidney trouble and back pain. Sold by A W Morgan Druggist.
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A. W. Chase
Dahnea
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Jones
East 2Nd St
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Is a Japan war imminent now
Rumors swirl in government and military circles over the possibility of war with Japan. Officials voice cautious optimism about negotiations, while military leaders doubt progress and note Japan’s rumored build up. Legislative worry grows as reports circulate of Japan mobilizing arsenals.
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Japan
Hughes Seeks Farm Backing to End Race Track Gambling
Governor Hughes appealed to a large gathering of farmers in Albany during the annual meetings of county and town agricultural societies urging support to abolish horse racing gambling in New York State.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Democrats Rally to Endorse W. J. Bryan
About 1,300 Democratic friends and admirers gathered for a dollar dinner at Lincoln Auditorium to endorse William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination. Governors Haskell and Brevard and Bryan spoke, praising democratic principles and offering mixed praise for Roosevelt and Republican leaders.
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Lincoln, Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln Auditorium
Roosevelt
Haskell
Nebraska
Breward
Florida
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Yeoman Lodge Plans Series of Entertainments
At a Yeoman lodge meeting last evening the local branch decided to launch a series of feature entertainments. A German program led by William Koch of Des Moines is planned, with a children's act to follow and talks plus a German language musical program. Seven candidates were approved, social dues cut to 10 cents monthly, and a Saturday drill team meeting at Browning College to organize the group with places and a pianist to be chosen.
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Yeoman Lodge
Yeoman Hall
William Koch
Des Moines
Browning College
Governors Attend White House Conference on Nation’s Resources
Washington January 16 Letters of acceptance pour in from state and territorial governors for a White House conference in May to consider conserving U S resources. Main topics include river improvements to boost commerce, port deepening, irrigation, drainage and forest preservation with strong participation from the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and Inland Waterways Commission.
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Washington
White House
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Walter Freer
Hawaii
Post
Hoggatt
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevelt
Theodore E. Burton
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Burton
Maddox
South
Rivers and Harbors Committee
House
Masquerade Social At Dunbar A M E Church Tonight
The Dunbar club of the A M E church hosts a masquerade social at the church parlors on East Seventh Street this evening. The hall will be prettily decorated and refreshments will be served.
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Dunbar Club
A. M. E. Church
East Seventh Street
Former St. Louis Millionaire Dies in Humble Lodgings
John H. Clement aged 64 once a local millionaire was found dead in his bed in St. Louis today after several months of illness. He had spent the last year working as a marriage license clerk in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
John H. Clement
Men Back at Work in Monessen Rod and Tube Mills
Pittsburg Steel Company ordered full forces restored at the Monessen fire rod and tube mills. About 2,000 workers are affected by the move announced today in Pittsburgh.
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Monessen
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Steel Company
Important Session 10 B1 Held Longht
City council meets with routine reports from officers and matters of finance. The finance committee warns Muscatine faces a deficit of about 25000 dollars by year end and discussions on remedies will occur this evening.
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Ecity
Muscatine
Hayti Revolt Begins With Landing and Capture Near Gonaives
The first operation of the Haytian revolutionary movement against the present government occurred yesterday. Hautien forces under Jean Juneau landed near Gonaives, about 65 miles northwest of Port au Prince, and occupied the town. The government plans to resist. Port au Prince remains calm.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Jan
Hautiens
Jean Juneau
Gonaieves
Here
Grand jury declines peonage indictments in Vicksburg
In Vicksburg Mississippi on January 16 the grand jury after examining six cases refused to indict, weakening the government's peonage indictment campaign and halting further action in this round.
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Mississippi
Vicksburg, Miss
Local Visitations and Social Notes in Cairo
In Cairo on January 16 Mrs. H. H. Winder and her daughters of Wapello visit J. L. Murray. Mrs. James Lee travels from Wapello to see daughter Mrs. Bailey Murray. Mrs. S. H. Havenhill is ill this week. Ed Vandemark visits Havenhill home. Mrs. Will Smith visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murray. A. H. Havenhill returns from a week with daughter Mrs. Will Perkins. Mrs. Ed Vandemark aids mother. Mrs. John Sellers in town Saturday. Frank Rutt in town Tuesday. Mrs. John Marshall goes to Wapello Friday.
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Cairo
H. H. Winder
Wapello
J. L. Murray
James Lee
Bailey Murray
S. H. Havenhill
Ed Vandemark
Will Smith
Henry Murray
A. H. Havenhill
Will Perkins
John Sellers
Sweetland Grange Organized by State Leader
Charles B. Noyt, national organizer of the State Grange, visited Sweetland on Tuesday and organized a local grange. The group will be perfected on Friday evening, January 24. Officers elected: Master J. G. Henderson, Lecturer R. E. Martz, Treasurer W. E. Martin, Secretary J. S. Hetziler.
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Charles B. Noyt
State Grange
Sweetland
J. G. Henderson
R. E. Martz
W. E. Martin
J. S. Hetziler
Dividend in copper declared by Boston and Montana Co
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining company directors declared a quarterly dividend of 2 dollars per share and an extra 1 dollar. The move comes as part of Amalgamated Copper company's group actions.
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New York
N. Y
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Mason City Doctor Arrested in Mrs Bowen Death
Des Moines Jan 16. H K Dahl a prominent Mason City physician was arrested on an indictment charging him with the death of Mrs Dora Bowen after an operation. Both were well known in social circles.
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Des Moines
H. K. Dahl
Mason City
Dora Bowen
Directors Convene At German Lutheran Home In 1907 Review
The Board of Directors adjourned after a highly successful meeting at the German Lutheran Home. The superintendent reported 1907 as prosperous with 41 orphans cared for at the Orphans' Home and 27 residents in the Old People’s Home. The combined homes housed 78, health was generally good, two deaths occurred, gifts from supporters increased, and finances showed a balance of $382.50 after expenses and debt payment. The board approved repairs to the school room, a new matron’s aide, a steam pump installation, publication of The Anstaltsboten, and leasing land to the railroad for a switch track with restoration rights. Recognition was given to doctors and local newspaper publishers for free care and coverage.
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Louise Wittig
Orphan Home
Orphans’ Home
Lutheran Synod of Iowa
Homes United
Anstaltsboten
United States
Milwaukee and St. Paul
G. O. Morgridge
W.S. Norton
E. H. King
E. Eversmeyer
J. S. Kulp
J. T. Martin
Local Muscatine papers cited in submission note
A short submission from Rev. H. Reinemund references three Muscatine newspapers the Muscatine Journal News-Tribune and the Muscatine Herald. The fragment indicates a respectful formal submission and acknowledgment.
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Muscatine Journal
News-Tribune
The
Muscatine Herald
H. Reinemund
Women Missionary Society Meeting at United Brethren Church
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren church met in the church parlors with strong attendance. Members read papers on topics including Islands of the Pacific Ocean and Native sayings of Converted Missionaries, followed by a short musical program and refreshments.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Carrie Mall
Pacific Ocean
Harriet Kemptner
Stoddard
Lottie Hare
Winnie Giesler
Ben Hyink
A. J. Neidig
Linen shower honors Miss Della Geer before marriage
Miss Della A Geer was honored at a linen shower hosted by Miss Clara Fleitz at 406 West Eighth Street. Friends decorated the home with flowers and plants and enjoyed games, contests, and music. Miss Geer receives numerous gifts as she prepares to wed J H Cullip of Bloomington Township.
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Della Geer
Della A. Geer
Clara Fleitz
West Eighth Street
Miss Geer
J. H. Cullip
Bloomington Township
Nellie Weingart
Helen Schurk
Clara Wagner
Helen Lumpe
Miss Fuller
Mrs Edward Kelly Surprised at Home Gathering
Mrs Edward Kelly of West Sixth street was pleasantly surprised at her home last evening by friends. The event featured games, music, short selections, and refreshments. Attending were Mrs Dunker, Mrs Bowman, Mrs E Kelly, Mrs Conway, Mrs C Judisch, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Lowe, Mrs Welch, Mrs A J Straiack, Mrs J Plate, and Misses Edith Dunker Fangmeier Hester and Robert Bowman.
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Edward Kelly
West Sixth Street
Misdames Dunker
Bowman
E. Kelly
Conway
C. Judisch
Lawrence
Lowe
Welch
A. J. Straiack
J. Plate
Edith Dunker
Fangmeier
Hester
Robert Bowman
Pythian Sisters Install Officers at Evening Meeting
The Pythian Sisters installed their officers at the meeting held last evening at the K of P hall. A good attendance gathered for the installation and a social time followed.
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K. of P. Hall
DeMolay Commandery No. 1
K. T
Masonic Hall
Ladies Aid SeWs All Day at First Congregational
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church held an all day sewing event in the church parlors yesterday with luncheon served at noon.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Kensington Club to Meet Friday at Church Parlors
The A. B. Kensington club will gather Friday afternoon at the church parlors. Full attendance is desired.
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A. B. Kensington Club
Wheat and corn futures report from New York market
New York Produce Market reports January 16 with Wheat May at 1.11 1/2 dollars and Corn May at 69 1/2 cents.
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New York
St Louis Produce Market Prices Report
The St Louis market notes wheat May at 1.03 percent, corn 58 percent, and oats 52 percent in early trading on January 16. Prices reflect commodity futures activity and market conditions in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Report
Peoria Illinois January 16 Corn No 3 priced at 54. Carloads and typical market notes accompany the day’s early grain pricing.
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Peoria
Peoria, Ill
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Oxford
David Bogard
Ryan & Co
Aeenis
Candy Kitchen
Linder’s Delicatessen
West 2Nd St
M. A. Krahl
Bestenlehner
Mulberry St
Cele
A. W. Morgan
W. J. Bryan
Masquerade Social
Ladies of
Hayte
Frank Rutt
John Marshall
Mortis
Boston and Montana Company
Owa Dolice
Charles M. Weber
Chas. M. Weber
Missionary Society
Lola Johnson
Archie Keath
Hazel Keath
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