South Muscatine block system to be completed soon
Rock Island road project between Muscatine and Chicago advances with completion targeted before September first. Davenport to Chicago lines gain automatic protection as crews connect block terminals and expand operations, reducing collision risks. Electricians and assistants have arrived and work continues between Davenport and Muscatine.
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Rock Island Road
Muscatine
Chicago
Davenport
Here
Complete digestion solution claimed by Kodol
An advertisement asserts pepsin from digesters is insufficient and promotes Kodol as a complete digestive aid. It claims Kodol digests all foods in liquid form, supports stomach rest, and offers a money back guarantee with a signed warranty from E. C. DeWitt & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Birthday Observed In Fitting Manner
The fiftieth birthday anniversary of James Cooder was celebrated at the family residence with about 50 relatives and friends attending. The lawn was lit with Japanese lanterns due to mild weather, a musical program entertained guests, lunch was served, and a large parlor table was presented to Mr. Cooder as a keepsake. A separate note mentions a small lumber raft received by South Muscatine Lumber and Box company carried 96 cribs of lumber down the river by the steamer Lizzie Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Peyton
Osceola
Barnes
George Kline
Ainsworth
Rose Dailey
Davenport
Julius Ehrhorn
Near Letts
R. S. Goodrich
Rock Island
Musserville
Charles Murphy
Clinton
James Randolph
South End
George Koepping
Chicago
Muscatine
Esther Weltz
Near High Prairie
Mary Kerbal
Schley Avenue
James Foster
Burlington
Charles Brown
Grandview
Earnest Bell
John Weimer
Demorest Avenue
Sam Hobson
Thomas Fitzgerald
Philip Street
James Cooder
Cooder
South Muscatine
Carnival Dinched by Local Red Men Opens August Third
The Herbert A. Kline Amusement company will run a weeklong carnival in Muscatine from August 3 to 10 with fifteen attractions and acts. Local officials and the Red Men lodge voiced strong support after a unanimous vote. Performers include Cora Beckwith the swimmer, Elma the Fat Girl, and The Flea Theatre among others, with rides such as the Ferris Wheel and Ocean Wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Kline Amusement Company
Muscatine
Red Men
Schmidt
T. Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Fargo
N. D
Illinois
Philippine Island
Beautiful Orient
Thelma Electric Theatre
Bachman’s
Cora Beckwith
Kemp's
Monarch Electric Theatre
Elma
Alice
Israel Negus Dies in Western City
Telegram from Seattle reports Israel Negus accidentally killed in Seattle Washington. He had lived in the west about 15 years in the mining business after leaving Wilton area residence. Survived by three sisters and one brother with Mrs M N Bond among relatives. Body expected to be brought to Muscatine for burial.
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Israel Negus
Seattle
Washington
Negus
West
Wilton
M. N. Bond
Evening services canceled for Muscatine Chautauqua attendance
Mutford Church will suspend regular evening praise service and Christian Endeavor meetings for two Sundays to allow members to attend the Muscatine Chautauqua assembly led by Rev W H Thomlinson. Other local churches may follow this plan. Musserville church under discussion. Mulford Congregational postpones a social due to a church team baseball game. new date to be announced.
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Muscatine Chautauqua
W. H. Thomlinson
Christian Endeavor Society
Musserville
Zaehringer Returns to Indiana for Burglary Trial
Joseph Zaehringer was securely handcuffed and smiling as he was escorted to Rushville Indiana by Sheriff W L King and Deputy R P Lakin. He will stand trial for burglary after papers arrived from Des Moines and he agreed to return willingly.
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Joseph Zaehringer
Rushville
Ind
W. L. King
R. P. Lakin
King
Des Moines
Zaehringer
Indiana
Advertisements Advise Letters for Listed Names
The notice lists Nola Kennedy Miss Maud Kiesewetter and Mrs L Kaufman. Addressees are reminded to say Advertised when calling for the letters. R S McNutt P M signs as the postmaster.
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Nola Kennedy
Maud Kiesewetter
L. Kaufman
R. S. McNutt
P. M
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office Week Ends July 21 1908
Postal notice lists remaining unclaimed mail for week ending July 21 1908 in Muscatine Iowa. Men names include Bert Donley H O Fleming Jacob Gilbert Henry Gaede J R Green Henry Morris W Nicolai Arthur Parson F F Peaks Jonas F Pierson Persney State Bank and Trust Co W P Thomas Frank Weyand. Ladies names include Mrs Emma C Anderson Secy W O M S Mrs Sadie Burgarman Miss Helen Hall Miss
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Muscatine
Bert Donley
H. O. Flemng
Jacob Gilbert
Henry Gaede
J. R. Green
Henry Morris
W. Nicolai
Arthur Parson
F. F. Peaks
Jonas F. Pierson
Interest Works Automatically at Hershey State Bank
Advertisement explains interest as a powerful automatic wealth enhancer. It claims deposits grow without effort, with 4 percent interest on savings and time deposits and urges regular deposits to maximize benefits.
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Hershey State Bank
Social Notes From Stockton Iowa on July Week
Stockton Iowa July 22 social roundup with visits across Davenport Walcott Center Grove and Durant. Mr and Mrs Frank of Davenport visited Jno Dittmer family while daughter Helen Struve and Marie joined them home for the week. Various locals attend gatherings with kin and friends. barley threshing ongoing and heat-related malaise noted. small-town visits from Bohnsack Dunkle and others mark a quiet Sunday week.
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Stockton
Frank
Davenport
Jno
Adolph Blank
Ford Blank
Fred Blank
North Prairie
Jno. Frick
Walcott
Emma Dittmer
Ford Dittmer
Amanda and
Allen
Elmer Broders
Jno. Dittmer
Stravwe
Marie
Jake Broders
Center Grove
Emil Snake
Hazel Bohnsack
H. Anderson
Minnie
Hilda
Bohnsack
Etta Dunkle
Ford Broders
Herbert
Durant
Will Broders
Chas. Shms and
Wm. Jhms
Henry Ehichoff
Hy. Bohnsack
Mrs Heabner and Son Elwood Visit South Union
South Union Iowa July 22 Mrs John Heabner and her son Elwood were noted visiting here today with relatives and friends. The brief social appearance highlighted community ties and local daily life in this small town.
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South Union
John Heabner
Elwood Vis
Local families share Sunday visits around Muscatine
Neighborhood notes list Mrs Geo Snider and others visiting relatives in Muscatine and Wilton. Several outings include Charley Marolf Roy Snider Otto Oepping and Elmer Hain with relatives in Moscow Wilton and Rochester. Minor injuries mentioned as Fred Marolf Sr. lost part of a thumb in a binder.
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Geo. Snider
Orange Street
Muscatine
Charley Marolf
Roy Snider
Otto Oepping
Atalissa
John Freese
Freddie
Albert Nienabaur
John Heabner
Margaret
John Rexroth
Fred Marolf
Fred
Fred Walter
Charley Hain
Mera
Ruth Hain
Wilton
Z. S. Hain’s
C. S. Baker
Lizzie Andersen
Rochester
Will Baker
Art Baker
Public notice on liquor sales consent in Muscatine Iowa
The Muscatine County Auditor file records a general consent by city voters for intoxicating liquor sales under the Malch Law. The statement is inspectable under code and will be canvassed by the Board of Supervisors at a court house meeting in Muscatine, starting August 3, 1908. A. S. Lawrence, County Auditor, dated July 15, 1998.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Adelaide Mother Cautions on Praise for Gold Medal Flour
A Adelaide charity item reports a mother warning against praising Gold Medal Flour too highly, suggesting caution in endorsements and emphasizing modest expectations amid local generosity.
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Adelaide
Special Excursion Fares Via Grand Trunk Railway System
Special excursion fares are advertised for travel by the Grand Trunk Railway System. The notice highlights discounted Chicago to destinations on summer 1908 routes with limited validity and specific departure points.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
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Enquire
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Smalley Ave
Owen Vance
Park Ave
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Seventh St
P. J. Murphy
J. Cc. Coster
Lal
Curity
Reliance Loan CO
Muscaline
van Zyl’s Grocery
F. S. Pentzer
E. 2Nd St
Martha
Fred Marolt
Z. S. Hain
Vernie Chamberlain
John Witmer
Hazel
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A. S. Lawrence
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J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
E. and St
N. Rosenberger
National Railway Training School Inc
Robert St
St. Paul, Minn
R. S. Rice
Nichols, Iowa
Woman's Nut's Art Exchange
Denver
Colo
Hershey Hospital
Machine Girls
Leo H. Hirsch & Company
Pacific Coast
Boyd Tranefer Co
Minneapolis
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John A. Rowan CO
W. 2Nd St
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Quebec
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Old Orchard
Boston
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Adams St
J. Carl Barnard
Muscatine Lumber & Box Company
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