Roberts Picks Path From Mint to Chicago Bank Presidency
Washington Bureau July 15 1907 recalls George E Roberts rise from Iowa newspaper editor to director of the mint and now chosen to lead the Commercial National Bank of Chicago. After favorable endorsements from Senator Dolliver and Frank Vanderlip a luncheon in New York set the scene for his appointment, with Elbert Gary guiding the selection.
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Washington Bureau Journal
George E. Roberts
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Iowa
Roberts
McKinley
Mint
Treasury Department
Robert
Fort Dodge
Grant Club
Des Moines
Dolliver
Mr. Roberts
Heelieves
Commercial National Bank
Eckels
Continental National
Chicago
Geo. N. Reynolds
Panora
Continental
Commercial National
Commercial
Elbert H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
New York
East
Gary
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Vanderlip
Treasury
Robertts
Mr. Gary
Washington
Mr. Vanderlip
Franklin MacVerizth
Town Promonon a Theory and a Fact
Spofford of Chicago spoke to the Muscatine Commercial Club on Town Promotion. He outlined the Municipal Service League aims to link cities with industries, educate merchants, and ensure long term stability. The Davenport Commercial Club exchange of courtesies and club members were noted before adjournment.
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C. W. Spofford
Chicago
Ill
Muscatine Commercial Club
Municipal Service League
Spofford
League
J. W. Eells
Davenport Commercial Club
Davenport
E. P. Adler
Davenport Times
Davenport Club
Lee Loomis
Journal
ZEMO Promises Quick Permanent Skin Cure Claim
An advertisement proclaims ZEMO as a clean external liquid that rapidly cures eczema and pimples by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. It invites samples from E. W. Rose Med Co in St. Louis and notes A. W. Morgan sells it at 107 West Second Street.
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ZEMO
E. W. Rose Med.Co
St. Louis
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Good Farm Bargains in Iowa Land Listings
Advertises multiple Iowa farms with 80 to 200 acres near railroad towns, all with good improvements and fencing. Prices range from 67.50 to 70.00 per acre with descriptive list and full details available from F. E. McCall in Winterset Iowa.
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Iowa
F. E. McCall
Winterset
Carnival City Packet Co Summer Schedule
Carnival City Packet Co offers weekly weekday service on the Helen Blair and Columbia to Davenport with 6 30 a m departures and Sunday trips at 7 30 a m. Weekday service to Bur ten at 8 30 p m and Burlington arrival 9 15 a m the next day. Freight and passenger accommodations noted. For rates contact W G Block Co agents and W A Blair manager.
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Helen Blair
Columbia
Davenport
Daven- Pole
Burlington
W.G. Block CO
A. Blair
Mgr
Company C Drill at Electric Park Oversight Tomorrow
Company C spent most of the drill time last evening erecting shelter tents. Major Howell will conduct an inspection at Electric Park tomorrow.
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Company C
Howell
Electric Park
Potato Train Passes Through City Aimed East
A train load of potatoes moved through the city from southern Ili nois bound for the large wholesale houses in the east.
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Ilinois
Chautauqua Prep Underway At Park Grounds
Electric park hosts a live scene as operations begin for the Chautauqua. Damaged seats were repaired and tents will be erected by Thursday ready for campers.
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Electric Park
Attempted burglary at Crippen and Haifleigh saloon
An attempted burglary occurred Sunday evening at Crippen and Haifleigh saloon on Chestnut Street. The would be burglars were frightened off before completing the break in. a rear window screen and sash were found removed.
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Crippen and Haifleigh
Chestnut Street
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy Ad
The ad extols a colic and diarrhea remedy sold for years by dealers with many testimonials. It claims physician approval and life saving results before a doctor is reached. Priced at a quarter, it urges immediate purchase with a Buy It Now pitch.
County Board Reviews Plans for New Court House
The board of county supervisors heard plans for a new court house yesterday and offered suggestions to refine the proposal before resubmission.
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Board of County Supervisors
Court House
Miss Helen Tappe Gains Prominence as Vocalist
Word from Los Angeles reports Miss Helen Tappe, formerly of Muscatine, achieving notable success as a vocalist. She has a large circle of friends who wish her continued success.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Helen Tappe
Tappe
Muscatine
Court of Honor 10 plans move to end state picnic
Ottumwa attendees heard State Manager Cameron announce the state picnic may be discontinued due to high costs and low attendance by visiting lodges. The meeting also approved a tent at Electric Park for Chau tauqua week and a social session followed by dancing and refreshments.
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Cameron
Ottumwa
Court of Honor
Electric Park
River Ships Schedule for Muscatine Arrivals
The St Paul will arrive at 11 30 a m on her down river trip. The Quincy is due at 3 30 a m while going up river. The Dubuque arrives at 7 15 a m on her up river trip to Davenport and will return down river at 5 15 p m the same day.
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St. Paul
Quincy
Dubuque
Muscatine
Davenport
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Mescatine
Fruntland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Iowa Central Railway
City cemetery land valued by jury at 13100 dollars
A sheriff’s jury, appointed days ago to appraise the Nyenhauis property for city cemetery use, met yesterday and set a value of 13100 dollars, five thousand dollars below the owner’s asking price. The six jurors were Conrad Koehler, J M Gobble, Frank Jackson, Amos Schott, J B Hunt, and J G Kuebler.
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Nyenhauis
Conrad Koehler
J. M. Gobble
Frank Jackson
Amos Schott
J. B. Hunt
J. G. Kuebler
Community Notes and Visits in Conesville
Residents share visits from Muscatine and Burlington visitors. Melon crop prospects look good despite lateness. Miss Geneva Miller to Oregon to teach. Epworth League plans ice cream social. Local families attend funerals and extended visits, with many names listed among attendees and travelers.
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Maude Maxwell
Rock Island
Flossie McCleary
Geneva Miller
Oregon
Epworth League
Mona Rowe
Dallas
Muscatine
Vinnie Westerman
Alice Gay
al Sullivan
Edyth Jean
Feral Gay
Marie Jean
Marguerite Sullivan
Lenie van Horn
Hattie Westerman
Engine Plunges Down Embankment Near Keswié la Train Wreck
A Magazine Western freight engine and crew escaped injury when a broken switch frog sent the engine down a steep embankment into mud and sand near Keswié. The crash delayed traffic for most of the day while repairs and a new track were built. East bound trains faced further delays due to a washout near Washington.
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Western Freight
Pe Ae
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Restful Sleep and Nervine Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Fursman of Colorado Springs praises Dr Miles Nervine for insomnia relief and nerve soothing. The advertisement claims Nervine restores energy, calms nerves, and is free from infusious opiates, with a guarantee from the seller and money back if unsuccessful.
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Miles
W. H. Fursman
Colorado Springs
Colo
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Conesville
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Wm. Daniels
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Pheepee
Miother
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
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Oak
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Farview
Conount
Muscatine County
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G. M. Titus
Lowa Avenue
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Lowa Ave
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Weiershauser
Flatiron Point
BE. Y. Briggs
Reliance Loan Co
Iowa Avenue
J. Bilissi
East Second
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Pacific Coast
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Woodlawn Avenue
Huttig
Chautauqua
Susan F. Stone
Cherry's
East Eighth Street
Wm. Narvis
Enquirer, Journal
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Richard Smith Button Company
West Seventh St
N. Rosenberger
Heinz Pickle Works
Navy
U. S. Navy
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Ceday Rapids
W. Sixth Street
White House
White Lansdown Cape
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