County farmers urged to co operate in crop project
An open letter prepared for publication appeals to county farmers to cooperate with the County Crop Improvement Association. Prof J A Kirkpatrick urges support for a county wide effort with an office in the county court house to assist farmers, registry cards for visitors, and proposed services such as crop and disease guidance, demonstrations, seed testing, labor exchange and farm planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Thea County Crop Improvement Essociation
Muscating
Tellabla
Civil War veteran Georg Welmann Sr dies at Cedar Street home
Georg Welmann Sr, a Civil War veteran from the 25th Town Infantry, died at his Cedar Street home after a two week illness of ingrippa. Born in Germany, he aged 84, lived in Muscatine over 50 years, survived by six children including Jacob in Muscatine and Mrs. Whistler in Muscatine. He had resided with a child since his wife’s death.
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Georgs Welmann
Cedar Street
Ning
Ingrippa
Mr. Welmann
25Th Town Infantry
Mapentine
Dewased
Germany
Jacob
Muscatine
Mlaybath Ftoda
Sweetland
Mary
Wred
Oklahioma
George
Tipton
Chelet Whistler
County grange and club meetings aim to improve schools
Pfelp in grange and club meet ings to to mbal and graded rehools in the county. Warm records and accounting, ha association and the advisor, want to tke this opportunity to bespeak: the hourly co-operation of ev ery interest wanting to see the up building of the county and all dts people. There is to be no spirit of 'wanting to run anyone's business," or to play the dictator in any way at any time-only a desire to be cent inely helpful In any way nossibts. "Yours for better results, "i A. Kirkpatrick, 'Xerlenttural Advisor."
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Ha Association
I A. Kirkpatrick
Pape's Panepa in Tummy Troubles Promises Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Panepa as a quick, harmless remedy for indigestion, heartburn, sour belching, and upset stomachs. It claims swift regulation of stomach distress and asserts millions use it safely after meals.
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Pape
Peculiar Allerless Clip Tis Yet Peculiar Allerless Clip Tis Yet
Doctors across the country battle a grip epidemic with varied symptoms and kidney impact. Local druggists report heavy Swamp-Root sales for kidney and urinary relief. Dr Kilmer Co offers free sample by mail. regular sizes 50 cents and 2.09 dollars at druggists.
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Bright
Andy
One Day Below Zero This Winter Proves Record Cold
Official records show this winter has had unusually few below zero days, with only a brief dip below zero. Last year saw multiple subzero days by January, more extensive river freezes and heavier snowfall in November and December. This year’s January totals are higher than last year, with 10 inches of snow falling versus 8 inches a year ago.
Three Cities Compete to Host Iowa Militia Encampment
Davenport, Washington, and Keokuk bid to host the next regimental encampment for the Iowa militia set for July. Adjutant General Guy B. Logan will determine the date. Keokuk cites the dam project as a drawing point for attending units.
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Cnies
Iowa
School of Instruction
Town City
Davenport
Washington
Keokuk
Guy B. Logan
Henry Tango
Echoe
Ball
Sixteenth Town Infantry
Mfowé
Dewey
Lange
Muscatine
Autos Register Record Breaks in Des Moines
Yesterday the automobile registering force in the office of State Secretary William S. Allan registered TiOatl, setting a new statewide record for registrations in a single day.
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Aurtas
Ties Moines
William S. Allan
Mercer County Saw Mill Demonstrates Timber Clearing
The saw mill owned by Reuben Altghup operates on Mercer County farms ten miles below the toll road. It clears native timber, including oak and other wood, to produce cord length slabs for heating. The operation, started weeks ago on the Jerry Kooting farm near Clancy Lake bridge, uses minimal machinery and focuses on sawing timber for fuel rather than lumber.
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Mercer County
Reuben Altghup
Illinois
Pest
Jerry Kooting
Clancy Lake Bridge
Ugnoly
List of Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine for Week Ended January 26 1913
The weekly Muscatine Iowa post notice lists unclaimed letters in three lists. Men’s list includes Wm Crockett C Pink Yarl Holston Hollis terman and others. Ladies list features Mrs Minnie Ammerman Mrs J M Brower Miss Lina Cene Miss Mayme Daugherty and more. Foreign list notes Thomas K Byartis. Advertised notices to recipients to claim letters.
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Muscatine
Continental Novelty Co
Wm, Crocket
Pink Yarl Holston
Hollis Terman
Lestar- MigCaudlin
Clarence — McConnell
John Miller
Mr. Nall
Rev. S
H. Parvin
Tames O'Toole
Henry Peters
F. Roath
Will Rodgera
Rost
C. Remmery
John Russell
Abe Schriedman
Chas. Seiler
Wim
J. F. Smmith
G. Snyder
Frank Soodwalter
Albert Stecher
H. Strain
Joli Wheeler
Chas. Willams
Minnie Ammerman
J. M. Brower
Lina Cene
Mayme Daugh
Notable Visitors and Local News From Town
Mamie Orr of Washington visits Thos Toda and family. Loulle Gabriel recuperating from German measles. Clarence Lanva and Francis visit Will Mennis. Alvin Simmons returns to Daroxpory after daughter Iva's illness. Awill Crossley family at Pred Moody's. J Rubensly family at Tessa Dune fan's then with son Sdyar. Hazel Edwards covers household duties.
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Town Bluffs
San
Mamie Orr
Washington
Thos
Toda
Loulle Gabriel
Clarence Lanva
Francis
Will Mennis
Alvin Simmons
Daroxpory
Iva
Catter
Awill Crossley
Pred W. Moody's
Tessa Dune Fan
Sdyar
Hazel Hdwards
Cure for eczema with Cuticura products claimed
In Detroit 1913 a man reports severe eczema spreading from his lips to hands feet and scalp. After trying several remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed and says his condition fully cured. An offer for samples and a Skin Book is included.
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Kanter Ava
Detroit
Mich
Benj. Pawage
Basten
Devotional Services At St Mary's During Lent
St Mary's Catholic church begins forty hour devotions Friday February 28 through Sunday March 2 with sermons morning and evening. Rev Father J J Grieser to set opening hour. Friday evenings feature Way of the Cross, sermon and Benediction with candles. Candlemas Day observed Sunday February 1 with blessing of church candles to be used in year. A committee including A C Emynons, A W Hine, Charles Len and BR Murphy to promote advertising and organize men’s work.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. J. Grieser
Beth
82. Mary's Church
No Coal Shortage Expected Here This Winter
Local coal dealers state there is no coal shortage anticipated this season. Heavy orders placed in fall left ample supply, with weather unlikely to cause a rail blockade that would disrupt fuel in the city.
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Whin City
Bealdes
Delta Alphas Plan 10 Hold A Banquet
In the Baraca Bible class monthly meeting at First Baptist church, the Delta Alphas scheduled a banquet for February 11. A committee including M. W. Stirlen, O. Link, Wo. Freers, and A. C. Emmons will arrange a program for the event.
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Baraca
First Baptist Church
Big Bannnes
Delta Alphas
M. W. Stirlen
O. Link
Wo. Freers
A. C. Emmons
Wasilio
Kansas City Editor Cited For Contempt
Kansas City Jan 29 Win R Nelgon editor and owner of the Kansas City Star was cited by the circuit court of Jackson County to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt for a publication claiming that three attorneys were awarded $60 each as fees in a divorce suit dismissed without trial. The Star had run stories charging alleged injustices in the courts and criticizing court procedure. Nelson welcomed the action and the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Delaras
Nelson
Advertise for Bids for New Reservoir Muscatine
Muscatine Water Works Trustees ordered bids opened March 10 at 9 a m for a distributing reservoir on the present tower and tank site on West Hill. Lowest responsible bidder will win the contract if bids are satisfactory, promising water service to many homes lacking it and increased pressure citywide.
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Muscatine Water Works
West Hill
Muscatine
Gre
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