Mississippi River pleasure boat liquor sale sparks legal clash
The Mississippi river excursion barge controversy draws attention from Muscatine and Burlington. attorneys debate state vs federal jurisdiction over liquor on boats, with officials stating the bar will be closed and excursions halted. Local ministers press the attorney general to act, while onshore crowds recount debauched scenes aboard the vessel. Separately, Iowa State College will run winter short courses in cement, road building, drainage, electricity, and tractor operation.
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Grammery
United States Auprema Court
Conson Hye Boar
Clinton County
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Legal Department
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Thia
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Reminiscences of Long Ago at Gordon Estate
A brief reminiscence recalls dining on crude oil based meal served on the grounds of William Gordon in the vernity. The item was produced at the Young America Mill by Mr Brown and praised as an excellent article. The note argues against importing flour from Michigan or St Louis, claiming a local supply suffices.
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Wiliam Gordon
Yiernlty
Young America Mui
Brown
Michigan
St. Louis
Thirtieth Years Ago in Muscatine Journal Clippings
Clippings from the Muscatine Journal recount events thirty years ago including Charles Mull’s return from Sorocco with display of gemstones and a Dillawas window pyramid. Little Mackey and Marr La Anson visit Davenport. Also note Witter’s five week western trip to attend Agassiz Scientific School and the American Congress of Science with stops at Pittchurch Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and New York before returning via Niagara Falls.
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Charles Mull
Sorocco
N. MI
Porty
Witter
Mada Atrangementa
Agassiz
New Bedford
American Congress of Science
Pittchurch
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Niagara Falls
Notable singing praised from Muscatine soloist Miss Batterson
Twenty years ago a California panel quoted praise for Miss True Batterson of Muscatine saying her solo displayed a charming, strong, pure voice with expressive delivery. The brief note also mentions Miss Batterson visiting Wea Liberty and Mrs Samuel Smediey on Woodlawn Bydine.
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TRN
Miss True’ Jatterson
Muscatine
California
Iowa State Extension Drives Industrial Growth at Ames
The Iowa State extension department expands its reach into industrial and manufacturing interests across the state. Prof Beyer notes Iowa’s industrial output reached 2300000000 that year and predicts further development along industrial lines as Ames College broadens its usefulness with the new short course expanding beyond agriculture.
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Towa
Epliese
Throush
Tte Scopa
Beyer
Tig Tly Sion
Iowa
Ames
Mexico Crisis Deepens as U S Faces New Mexico Dilemma
Observer notes that Washington awaits Ambassador Wilson’s report on Huerta's government and the Mexican rebellion. Calls for a firm U S policy to end chaos, prevent further suffering, and address hunger, price shocks, and disrupted transportation across a nation drifting toward wider conflict.
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Mexico
Washington
Wilson
Jse
U. S
Huerta
Dlax
Dfuorta
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Daily Hints on Farm Topics With K A Kirkpatrick
Farmers report dry seasons reduce clover stands but mowing grain stubble after harvest creates mulch to retain moisture. Treated fields show improved clover growth and a fall manure top dressing may offer protection. Box elder leaves fall due to natural shedding and pest activity rather to disease.
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Thoro
State College
Jelly Musk Restores Facial Contour And Youthful Look
An advertisement proclaims Jelly Musk as a facial treatment that firms age tired skin. It promises a smooth, firm complexion with a temporary effect and urges use at home, noting risks if the mask is not applied or removed correctly. The product is described as a 19th century style cosmetic remedy available through a druggist.
Hay management and leaf behavior in summer soil types
Farmers hear guidance on Box elder leaf drop on dry ground and high soil impact, plus suggestions for field baling of hay during dry spells. The article notes field baling feasibility, sheltering stacks, and recommends a USDA circular on measuring hay in stacks for accurate sizing.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Barea
Washington Diary notes on internal revenue postings and appointments
Washington report outlines Democratic control over deputy collectors under the Civil Service Commission. Examinations set for August 16 across Iowa districts with locations in Ames Cedar Rapids Dubuque Fort Dodge Mason City Council Bluffs Ottumwa Davenport Ottumwa. Rumors circulate of White House names for southern and other districts amid delays and political maneuvering.
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Internal Revenue
Towa
Louis Murphy
Dubuana
Civil Service Commission
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Denmon
Dubuque
Ft. Dodge
Mason City
Croux City
Span
Tar
Waterloo
Davensport
Ottumwa
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Iowa City
Council Bluff
Creston
Taia
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Bts
Dan
Hamilton
Nick Reed
Walter Dewey
Tudga Wado
White House
Nick Read
Claude Porter
Papper
Haye
Frad Lischer
Davenport
Trlandy
Hays
Political pressure mounts for federal appointments and tariff
Numerous congressmen and senators visit the White House urging swift federal appointments while demanding immediate tariff and currency legislation. The president wields influence over Congress, but party factions and state organizations complicate the path to confirmation and policy passage.
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White House
Congress
Wilson
Iowa
Pepper
Clark
Afllaon
Elainy
Tudre Wade
Green Valley social notes show many Muscatine visitors
Green Valley July notes list Pate Blineman from Muscatine and Henry Phillips from near Wapello visiting Grandview and Muscatine. Rosie Smith and Julls Longstreth from Grandview and Fruitland locals stop by. The Moose lodge plans a Sunday picnic near the Elgut Mile bridge. multiple calls to Pomeroy and Pantel households are recorded along with local autos and farm visits.
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Green Valley
Pate Blineman
Muscatine
Grandview
Henry Phillips
Wapello
Josey Bisele
Pomeroy
Blonday
Rosie Smith
Julls
Dally Longstreth
Fred Bowman
Charles Panter
Tengsell
Raymond Hiselo
Chicago
Taeiy Asseter
Joan Biskshire
John Blake
Henry Pomeroy
Charles Pantel
John Longstreth
Dolly
Freddie
Moose Lodge
Grandpa Breele
Elgut-Mile Bridge
Fred Mish
Agnes
Letts
Leth Dickergon
Aivssentine
Joseph Eisele
Waggoner
Jog Phillips
Sadie
Nellie Pratt
Fruitland
Charles Paatel Jand
Best Medicine in the World Proclaimed in Ad
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan declares Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured her dysentery suffering daughter. She likens it to the best medicine in the world and endorses its easy use.
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Mre
Wiliam Orvis
Clare
Adv
Water Witch IV Launch Delayed to Next Week
Work on the Water Witch IV engine faced delays as the owners could not confirm the engine work. The launch date was postponed and unknown, with probabilities pointing to a river debut within a week.
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Betty Kimberly Reunites As Arcady Spinster Finds Love
Betty, a ready target for jibes in Arcady, hides a precious funeral secret for her youth. Kimberley, returning after years, confronts old slights and declares love, breaking Betty free from a life of spinster anxieties. The emotional arc ends with hope and reunion.
Sweetland Visitor List and Local Church Event
Sweetland Iowa July 22 A flurry of visits from Maline Muscatine and Cedar Valley residents. Guests include Mr and Mrs Geo Kramer Mr and Mrs John Weth Mrs Ezra Goodrich Miss Meige Miss Stoker and Lizzie Tresinger. The church program Sunday night drew a large crowd.
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Adaline
Maline
Geo. Kramer
John Weth
Minneapolis
John Miller
Lee Wannamaker
Chicago
I. P. Duncan
Tony Rensling
Muscatine
Waas
Frank Harmel
John Robinson
Kay
Will Robinson
Misa Stoker
Hartmann
2. C. Miler
Hew
Walter Ritenour
Lizzie Tresinger
Savanah
Tfl
Mabel Miller
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