Local Muscatine Notes include visits and travels
A stream of short notices from Muscatine lists residents and visitors such as A. C. Hucke of Wilton Rufus Brown of Nichols Miss Jean Darrow Letts Mrs. R. E. Miller Davenport and others. Highlights include Cora Beckwith the champion swimmer appearing daily at the fair with hourly exhibitions and Amber the famous authoress praising her feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Darrow
Letts
Muscatine
R. E. Miller
Davenport
Harry Miller
Mary Hintman
East Second Street
Nichols
E. Schillig
Fruitland
J. C. Stuart
Oak Grove Road
Cora Beckwith
Miss Beckwith
Amber
Louis
Secure Additional Sum for Levee Work
Congressman Dawson became interested and made strong recommendations as officials seek more funds for levee improvements. The push focuses on funding to strengthen flood defense and protect surrounding communities. Local leaders and residents await final approval and disbursement timelines.
Muscatine harbor funds approved for final work
Congressman Dawson reports a total of 6 940 dollars allocated to Muscatine harbor improvements. U S engineer Major Riche notes work hinges on lower water plus an anticipated 2 500 dollar allotment. Completion and protection of the harbor above the bridge are planned when stage permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Muscatine Harbor
U. S
Rock Island
Commodore Grossheim
Launch Club
Major Riche
U.S
Commercial Club
Train kills Indian man by Tama reservation tracks
A man identified as George Soldier was struck and killed by a passenger train while walking on the Northwest ern track near the Tama reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
George Soldier
Pastor O'Donnell Dies After Sixteen Years Lead
Father O'Donnell aged 46 longtime pastor of the McGregor parish died at Mercy hospital Dubuque after sixteen years in charge. He served the community with parish work and religious duties and obituary notes his dedication to local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father O'Donnell
McGregor
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Farm transfers and community notes from Sweetland
Ed Davis rents the Geo Schmidt farm east of Fairport for three years and will take possession in March. Several residents are mentioned visiting, hosting, or traveling, including Stella Sherberger, Miss Pearl Duncan, and the Shephard family. The article notes multiple farm purchases, threshing activity, and local social events, with a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Jordan on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
Haifleigh
Mrs. Martin
Raub
Melpine
Flossie Hamann
Dr. Henderson
Charles Fuhlman
Wassamund
Charlie Shephard
Charles Chamberlin
Summit
Lula Winnemore
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Jake Gettert
Wm. Weikert
Elvin Pace
Karney
Neb
Mrs. Olds
Muscatine
E. R. Sherfey
Ed. Wedekind
Durant
Mr. Parchett
Clarence Raub
Charles Covell
Yankee Hollow
Sweetland
G. O. Day
Wilton Township
Wilton
Hoag
Ohio
Rev. Jordan
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as safe tonic for new mothers
A testimonial from Mrs Ethel K. Foster of Indianapolis describes severe postnatal weakness and illness after two births. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with a dramatic recovery, noting restored weight, color, energy, and health. Pills are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady NY at 50 cents per box, six for $2.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Ethel K. Foster
Sheffield Avenue
Indianapolis
Ind
Federal suits contest timber and coal lands in Colorado
The government pursues cases alleging conspiracy to defraud by diverting timber lands in Colorado. Appeals will be heard in suits by the government to enjoin leading express companies from using franks with employees and exchanging them with other firms for official use, claiming violation of the interstate commerce law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kahn
Harriman
New York
Commission
William Gordon Crawford
United States
Post Office Department
August Machen
Beavers
Crawford
Supreme Court
MacAndrews & Forbes Company
J. 3. Young Company
Tobacco Trust
Chicago & Alton
Fairhorn
Wann
New York Central
Colorado
Local residents arrive depart and travel notes headline
Miss Mabel Niccols leaves Mason City to visit Mt. Pleasant Iowa. Miss Nelle G. Curran plans Clinton visit. Mrs Fisher hosts in Wapello while Mr and Mrs Williams of Kansas visit Thos Williams. Mrs Etta Frazee arrives from Houghton Michigan and Omaha visitors expected. Sorosis marks Mrs J W Lee departure with souvenir spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Niccols
Mason City
Cordie Niccols
Mt. Pleasant
Minnie Carter
Oakville
Nelle G. Curran
Clinton
Fisher
Wapello
R. Metts
Albert Williams
Kansas
Thos. Williams
Etta Frazee
Houghton, Mich
N. V. Higbee
Omaha
Neb
Baine and
Vancant
Wayland
The
Sorosis
Sirs
J. W. Smith
J. W. Lee
Norman
Oklo
Holiday
Lee
Ida Watters
College Springs
Katie Smith
Chicago
New Wondon
Okla
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. C. Hucke
Rufus Brown
I. Ryan
Roach and Musser
J. H. Denham
Hanford
California
Florence Sample
East Third Street
Winfield
William Witte
Mary
Newell Road
J. C. Wiits
Miss Ellen
Washington, Ia
Florence Beard
Boston
Oskaloosa
Anna Morrison
East Fifth Street
E. Lanck
Kalona
Mattie Teichmiller
Hanover Street
St. Louis
John Beckman
Post Office
F. W. Keitel
Cora
Muscatine Lumber & Box Company
Jap Rose
Rics
Jns. S. Kirk & Co
N. Water Street
ED. Pinaud
New York City
J. Carl Barnard
Ideal Printery
F. A. Neidig
E. P. Day
Iowa
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Avenue
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