Rock Island Letter Attacks Muscatine Council Over Depot Plan
Robt. Mather general attorney of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway compels Muscatine officials to withdraw a proposed depot and track expansion ordinance. He cites prior meetings, map plans, and asserts city council rejection blocks needed facilities benefiting both lines.
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The
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Carskaddan
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co
Robt. Mather
J. Carskaddan
Muscatine
Iowa
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
River Front
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Front Street
Wilton
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Publec
Roht. Mather
Supposed Friend Denies Involvement in Kecklerville Murder
The man identified as Kid Noble’s supposed friend in Kecklerville denies rumors he aided Noble or provided clothing for the escape after the murder. He says he went home the afternoon of the 21st and learned of the crime only around 9 PM on the 22nd.
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Kid Noble
Kecklerville
Choice Vacant Lots For Sale At Kemble's
Vacant lots priced from $60 to $759 are available across the city at Kemble's, offering options for buyers in multiple neighborhoods.
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Kemble’s
A Promise for This Year 1902 Notable Magazine Offer
The Metropolitan Magazine promises a year of high quality fiction timely articles and artistic seven color covers. A one year subscription at 1.50 will reward readers with eleven issues and about 2 000 pages of new reading including works by world famed writers and 2 500 superb illustrations.
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Metropolitan
The
Metropolitan Magazine
United States
Baking Powder Ad Warns Against Low-Grade Brands
An ad from Chicago promotes Dr Prices Baking Powder, arguing that cheap powders contain alum and threaten health despite pure food laws. It urges consumers to choose value you can trust for good health and to consult physicians on the hazards of inferior powders.
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Dr. Price
Obituary for John P. Dougherty of Muscatine
John P. Dougherty died at his home, 912 West Third Street, after two years with bronchitis. He was 71, a stonecutter by trade, longtime Sprague marble works employee, Irish native from County Sligo who settled in Muscatine 33 years ago. Survived by widow and son John J. Dougherty. Funeral Monday at St. Mary's Church at 9 a.m. with Rev. J. N. Elliott officiating.
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John P. Dougherty
West Third Street
Mr. Dougherty
Eloise Harrington
St. Louis
Muscatine
St. Mary’s Church
Grape-Nuts Helps Cedar Falls Woman After Exhaustion
Lucy J. Rowen of Cedar Falls Iowa writes that after overwork and nervousness she found strength and preserved weight by eating Grape-Nuts. She notes better nerve force, consistent energy, and no flesh loss while consuming the cereal with cream in all seasons.
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Lucy J. Rowen
Cedar Falls, Ia
East Hill News Briefs Include Illness Return and Visits
Miss Drury resumes school duties after a severe tonsillitis attack earlier this week. Mrs. Jepson served as substitute on Monday to Tuesday and again on Thursday for Miss Hadley. Philip Metz visited his Davenport-based children on Thursday. Carpenters completed work on Mr Eyesink’s dwelling. Banner Lodge ladies met at Mrs Hess’s Brooks street home. Mrs Myers returned to North Liberty after weeks with her son Mr Alburn who suffered typhoid. Harriott Allen McCampbell christened at home of parents Rev and Mrs C T McCampbell. Rev J.
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N. Elliott
J. N. Elliott
McCampbell
West Liberty
Bradstine
Alburn
C. T. McCampbell
Salina
Jefferson County
Albert Carey
Halstead Street
Miss Drury
Union Label League Holds Meeting At Assembly Hall
The Union Label League met last night at Assembly Hall with strong attendance. It plans to compile a directory of union labeled manufacturers and wholesale dealers and a list of current goods bearing the fairness trademark to aid buyers. Final adoption of laws was postponed to next Friday at 7 30 o clock.
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Union Label League
Assembly Hall
League
Rector Cure Claims Record High Success Rate
Advertisement touts Rector as a remedy with a 98 percent cure rate for piles. It promises free samples and a free trial if it fails to cure, attributed to J. J. Havercamp.
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Rector
J. J. Havercamp
Rumple Bill Draws Muscatine Interest in Congress
Muscatine shows heightened interest in a congressional bill sponsored by Rep Rumple. The article notes local investments in the button trade depend on shell-bed protection and urges reading Washington correspondence for Iowa news, especially from Frank J. Stillman.
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Muscatine
United States
Congress
Rumple
Washington
Washington News
Iowa
Frank J. Stillman
The
Journal
Icebound prosperity and social rounds at Columbus Junction
Ice was in good condition as E C Shaffer shipped six loads to Ainsworth. Local residents such as Miss Nettie Stephens and Miss Fay Wilcox arrived or departed for visits in Wellman Iowa City and Muscatine. The community shared a dance at the opera house and sent condolences and visitors to relatives and friends in nearby towns.
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Columbus Junction
E. C. Shaffer
Ainsworth
Nettie Stephens
Wellman
Pearle Stephens
L. A. Nealey
Topeka
Kansas
Reiley
Wapello
Fredonia
Opera House
Geo. Zion
Tarkio
Cross
Bert Fish
Mechanicsville
Robin Fish
Sam T. Green
Polo
Ruben Green
Frank Parmeter
Ellen Gamble
Elliot Leonhard
Muscatine
Wm. Duffield
Petersville
Ill
S. W. Noland
Clara Whicher
Will Whicher
Iowa City
James Essex
Wilton
Harley Meeker
Chicago
A. Thompson
Scott
J. B. McElwain
G. W. Arneman
Harrison Robo
C. Arrington
Sam Harmon
Dpd
R. Foster
Messrs
Wyke Murdock
Ben Baker
Will Roberts
Jayne
Letts
Judge Withrow
C. A. Carpenter
Constipation and Liver Trouble Promoted by Candy Cathartic
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and intestinal tonic to cure biliousness headaches fever and other ailments caused by constipation. It promises guaranteed relief or money back and offers a free sample and book.
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C. C
Soul Health talk at Y M C A by Rev J L Murphy
Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Rev J L Murphy of Grace Lutheran speaks to men at the Y M C A on Soul Health. Mrs Murphy misses singing. Male chorus to practice at 2:45. Young men may join chorus. attendance requested for hour change discussion.
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J. L. Murphy
Grace Lutheran Church
Care of Soap Advice for Storing Snow in Air
It is a mistake to leave snow exposed to the air. When not in use soap should be placed in a receptacle with a cover so it drains and dries to its original hardness.
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the Metropolitan Magazine
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East Hill
OWA Farms
Gatarrh
Zilda Feanfo
Westfield
Nellie Quimby
Lewiston
P. Allen
Voca
Texas
Illinois
Muscatine Theatre Company
J. W. Kemble
J. L. Giester
Cc. W. Kemble
J. M. Kemble
Co. W. Kemble
Hocking Vale
West Virginia
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Lowa
Hanover Street
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Memphis
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Atlanta
Savannah
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Iai
Ystem
the Southeastern Limited
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Bryan Snyder
Pat
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