Monster 2200 Series Engines Arrive For Heavy Freight Work
The Rock Island railroad adds the new monster 2200 series eight wheel freight engines noted for their height weight and power. Tests show improved firebox design and easier handling for firemen with safety barriers delaying operation in Chicago due to bridge weight limits. Local residents travel and visit relatives as several towns report arrivals and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Sims Shops
Chicago
South End
Edward Fipps
Joliet
Ill
Charles Gross
Springfield
E. G. McEvoy and Son
Pleasant Valley
George McEvoy
Sampson Street
Eugene Toyne
Ilinois City
Joseph Pierce
Hedwick
Eva Terry
Evanston, II
Blanche Preston
Davenport
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Fast Cure
Advertising copy from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Dr King's New Discovery for stopping dangerous coughs colds and sore throats with a guaranteed remedy priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Stove Explosion Damages Hoffman Home In Morning Blaze
A gasoline stove in George Hoffman’s kitchen leaked fuel and exploded after Mrs. Hoffman lit burners around 9 am. Flames filled the room but neighbors and a bucket brigade extinguished most of the fire. woodwork and nearby paper were burned. Loss described as light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoffman
Relief Hose Company
Dismantling Underway for Old Round House at Yard
Arrangements are being made in the local railroad yards to dismantle the old round house. Tools moved to the B C R N shop at Front and Oak streets as work should start once yard improvements begin. Delays due to heavy rains affect start time but rail and ties are en route for distribution along the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front
Oak Streets
Wilton Notes Inclusive: Visits Homeward and River Floods
Wilton residents and guests circulate through town with visits to Muscatine and nearby towns. Funeral duties, Chautauqua attendance, business calls, and travel to Chicago and Des Moines appear amid river flood losses.
Beatrice Klotz Hosts Becomes Hostess for Des Moines Visitor
Miss Beatrice Klotz entertained a small group of friends in Columbus Junction Iowa last evening in honor of George Brammer of Des Moines who is visiting. The gathering featured a sociable, enjoyable time and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Beatrice Klotz
George Brammer
Des Moines
Rengo fat reducer marketed with bold claims
An advertisement promises Rengo will rapidly reduce excess fat without exercise or dieting. It claims safety for the digestive system, ease of use, and palatability, with pricing at 1.46 per box and mail order options from Detroit. It notes local availability through A. W. Morgan in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rengo
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgan
White Sox edge Highlanders in doubleheader thriller
Chicago fans watched a five hour twin bill where the White Sox and New York Highlanders split. The opener went to the Highlanders 5 to 4 after a late Sox rally and the nightcap saw the Sox win 5 to 1. Cubs beat the Bean Eaters 3 to 2 in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Sox
New York Highlanders
Caampeens
Sox
Cubs
Boston
Diamond Jo Line imposes 48 hour storage charge rule
The Diamond Jo Line company orders storage charges on all goods held in its river warehouse facilities beyond 48 hours. Shippers have delayed pickups causing congestion and freight handling problems, a situation less problematic at Burlington but troubling in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mond Jo Line Company
Diamond Jo Line Company
Burlington
A Woman’s Gratitude for Newbro’s Herpicide
Mrs C B Foster reports relief from dandruff and thinning hair after a month using Newbro’s Herpicide. She notes new hair growth and full recovery, praising the product. The ad lists prices 50 cents and 1 dollar and offers samples with 1 cent stamps, noting Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as a special agent location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp’s
Funeral for infant Edward Sylvester Hopewell
Funeral services for Edward Sylvester Hopewell infant son of Mr and Mrs Louis Hopewell were held this morning at nine from St Matthias church with Rev Father Leonard officiating. Interment followed at St Mary's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sylvester
Louis Hopewell
St. Matthias Church
Father Leonard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
White Prairie News Roundup Highlights Local Movements and Sales
Frank Duffee hauled corn to Muscatine. Leo Ossendorf and Walter Maurer visited Atalissa. Miss Kate Hershman died in a crossing accident. John Will visited his mother in White Prairie. William Frick and George Bannick returned from Minnesota with farm purchases. John Mauer and Ernest Schloeser spent a day at Atalissa. Chris Martin sold a 96 acre Wilton area farm to Henry Luthye for 125 per acre. Farmers debate cutting grain if rains persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McSwiggin
J. L. Maurer
Arion
F. A. Maurer
Des Moines
Margaret Dwyer
Anna
D. J. Dwyer
Muscatine
J. R. Payne
Presto
S. D
M. E. Church
M. E
Chas. Butterfield
Walter
Marcus Archer
Moline
Lewis Maack
Walcott
Arthur Scull
Geo. Ryan
Rock Island
John Ryan
Tom Lee
Marion Leverich
St. Louis
C. Toohey
Hattie Kane
Oxford
Donahue
Dolly Knott
Tipton
R. H. Schroeder
H. A. Smith
Elmer Weierheuser
John Doran
Thos. Raynor
A. R. Leith
W. A. Pye
J. B. Bloom
Daisy Bloom
Irma Wildasin
J. L. Giesler
Geo. J. Nicolaus
Harry
Chicago
Dr. W. Norton
White Prairie
Frank Duffee
Leo Ossendorf
Walter Maurer
Atalissa
Kate Hershman
Heabner’s Crossing
John Will
Payton, Sg
Chris
Will
William Frick
George Bannick
Minnesota
Mr. Frick
Mr. Bannick
John Mauer
Ernest Schloeser
Chris Martin
Wilton
Henry Luthye
Results Yesterday Across Baseball Leagues
Recap of yesterday s results in American and National Leagues plus Iowa and Three League play. Scores show Chicago win and losses, St Louis swept and other key outcomes across cities such as Boston Detroit Washington Philadelphia New York Pittsburg Brooklyn and Cincinnati with several tie or extra innings notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Howe
Pittsburg
Brooklyn Ve
Cincinnati
St. Louis Een
American Association
L Pet
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Louisville
St. Paul
Wee
Indianapoli Western L Pet
Omaha Ener
Des Moines
Lincoln Ones
Denver
Hee
Sioux City
Pueblo
L. Pet
Wheeling
Springfield
Canton
Evansville
Dayton
Asewee
Terre Haute Wee
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Pet Springfield Ee
Rock Island
Decatur
Peoria
Cedar Rapik
Anvsae
Clinton
Bloomington Eeree
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Freeport
Burlington
Jacksonville
E Wee
Marshalltown
Ottumwa
Eee
Quincey
Keokuk Setae
Brooklyn
Oskaloosa
Keokuk
Waterloo
Bloomington
Cedar Rapids
Intercity matchups list for major league baseball games
Schedule shows New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis, Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburg at New York, St Louis at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia. No results provided.
Local Notes From West Liberty District Meeting
West Liberty society reports the South East District Library Association gathering in Iowa City with attendees from West Liberty including Mrs. Hollingsworth Mrs. Queer and Miss Carrie McClun. Several residents visit family in Muscatine West Branch and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Library Association of the South East District
Iowa City
Hollingsworth
Queer
Carrie McClun
Joe Fawcett
Clara Martin
Joe
Byron Wright
Baby
West Branch
J. P. McMillen
Fourth Street
Muscatine
Robert Hindee
Jode Gibson
Sioux City
Edwin McClun
Grant Nichols
Davenport
H. Meyers
Centerdale
Eva Stout
Buchanan
Bertha Hall
N. Ansley
Chas Vore
Fred Warren
C. P. Worrell
Harold
Marguerite
D. A. Schuter
Genevieve
Atlantic
Jessie Winslow
Carrie Naftzger
Long Mound
Colo
Sterges
South Dakota
Robert McDonald
S. G. Hogue
Hassewell
Chas. Gibson
Curtis James
South Prairie
Naftzger
Wain County
Ohio
Monroe
Ind
Margaret Manlove
Hasewell
Mrs. Wright
Leslie
Prairie Grove Hit By Storm Damaging Corn Harvest
A Sunday night rain storm in Prairie Grove causes significant corn losses as fields are blown down. Mr. Rock and son from near West Liberty were in town last Friday. Mrs. Mary Deforest spent most of the week visiting her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brammer
W. E. Whetstine
Channing Hall
Mary Carpenter
Marie Carr
Viola Gallup
F. N. Wilcox
Greely
Colorado
Jane Parkin
C. R. Duncan
Pella
Iowa
Emma Anderson
W. R. Lytle
Cotter
J. S. Blair
Chicago
Monroe Williams
M. H. Summers
Letts
Ottumwa
Will Sink
Mansfield
Ohio
G. L. Vanauken
Dan McAvoy
P. W. Westbrook
Marie
Muscatine
J. H. Benson
L. B. Smith
Conesville
O. I
C. E. Rogers
Keokuk
A. Rowlands
Michigan
Mrs. Rowlands
Nichols
Floyd Pigman
Little Child
Davenport
J. H. Pigman
Columbus Junction
J. Pinney
Moline
Elmer Faires
Lisbon
Dr. York
Everette York
Frank Wilkins
Ed. Deforest
Floyd
West Liberty
H. B. Pinney
Prairie Grove
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South Muscatine News
Harry Sinclair
George Winneman
This Junction
Frank Dolimin
Schley Avenue
Ainsworth
Julia Ingerman
Musserville
Kelena
Howard Hendrix
Lurlington
Phillip Hallingsworth
Grandview
Clyde Fisher
Alma
Drakes
Palmeto Wine
Henderson Brug Co
E. Second
Muscaline, Iowa
Rowly
Rive
W. A. DeVore
Simmons
Margaret Andrews
Jennie Atchison
J. C. Freeland
Barnett
Cedar River
Earth
G. M. Titus, Pres
Titus Loan& Investment Co
Own Avenue
Dia
C. B. Foster
National League
Seller Bros
East Second St
Ree
the Home Tea CO
East 2Nd St
W. E. Scanner
F. W. Swan
Cal. W. Smith
Iowa Avenue
Mississippi Valley—House
Jos
Riverside
Pera House
Opera House
Albert
Shoppa
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