Fire destroys barn and poultry on Duffield farm
A blaze on the F A Duffield property three miles east of town destroyed a large barn and a small outbuilding. Benjamin Fuhrman, tenant, was in the field at the time. Two tons of hay and grain, farm implements, poultry, and harness were lost. No insurance coverage. Origin of the fire undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Duffield
Benjamin Fuhrman
Duffield
Lottie Bockenthien
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Burke
Wm. Bodman
Calhoun Street
Oasis
E. H. Stoterau
Elden
Lost Station
Diedrich
Julia McKibbon
Iowa City
Lucy Pickering
Bert Baker
Edith Blanch
Ed. Baker
Wilton
E. C. Hunt
Ruby
Della Barkalow
Atalissa
W. A. Cameron
Downey, Ja
Dan Gates
East Third Street
C. W. Lacy
McAdams
Fourth Street
Des Moines
Minnie Rummells
Downey
Couple Married in Button Shop Novel Ceremony
James William Walker colored and Grace H. Kautz white girl wed after a makeshift ceremony in the Welch Button factory yesterday afternoon. Judge John A. Rowan officiated as numerous cutters and nearby workers looked on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
James William Walker
Grace HK. Kautz
John A. Rowan
Triple ceremony at Durham Park honors Col Durham and Col Hare
A monolith honoring Col Durham will be installed in Durham Park on Tuesday June 13. The Major John circle presents a city flag and the Colonel Hare circle dedicates a brass sun dial with water from around the world for a ceremonial christening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Durham
Durham
Lillibridge
Major John
Durham Park
Colonel Hare
Abraham Hare
Civic Association
Pharo
Moses
Fire Chief Election Returns Likely Monday Night
The city holds its annual fire department elections Monday night at 8 at city hall. Incumbent Charles Hagerman is favored to win a fourth term as chief, with Otto Elfers as first assistant and Frank Curry as second assistant both seen as strong candidates for re election due to their proven efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hagerman
Hagerman
Otto Elfers
Frank Curry
Curry
Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Advised
An advertisement urges buyers to seek the California Fig Syrup Co. name on every package to ensure genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It warns against imitations and notes the product sells for 50 cents per bottle.
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Eline of
Leon
Pegen Es Coes
Nere
Ceca
Cee Fk Sinh
Me Cseemn Pn
California Fig Syrup Co
Body of Ray Palma Recovered After Drowning Incident
The body of Ray Palma was found late yesterday near the foot of Town Avenue where he drowned Tuesday night while swimming. Will iam Archer and C. Koehler located the remains wedged under a sand barge and near the steamer Arctic, with the trot line snagging the heel. The corpse was towed ashore and taken to Rankin parlors for interment at the city cemetery. A $15 search fund had been raised shortly before the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Palma
Towa Avenue
William Archer
C. Koehler
Arctic
Rankin Undertaking
All Iowa Week Planned to Boost State Products
Des Moines area officials announce an All Iowa Week from October 16 to 21 to publicize Iowa made goods. Ralph Bolton of the Greater Des Moines committee will coordinate statewide publicity to highlight Iowa products with editor outreach and display ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines Register and Leader
Ralph Bolton
Greater
Bolton
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Dubuque
Muscatine
Burlington
Iowa City
Greater Des
Weather bulletin notes May 1910 river stages lower than average
May brought an abnormal weather pattern as the river stage averaged 3.2 feet opposed to 5.9 feet in 1910 and 5.2 feet current with a daily rise of about one inch. Rainfall dropped from 4.24 inches to 2.59 inches, wind came from the south, and temperatures ranged from 34 to 76 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Molis
City Water Works Station
Merital Pile Remedy marketed by American Drug and Press
An item promotes Merital Pile Remedy as a unique treatment for piles, claimed to act on blood and disease both externally and internally. It is said to be guaranteed by the American Drug and Press Association and sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug and Press Association
Havercamp
Still Dickering With Companies For Muscatine Carnival
The Rescue Hose Company plans a street carnival later this month but has not finalized contracts with visiting companies. City council authorized street use along Mulberry avenue pending property owner consent, which is expected to be granted. Locals anticipate the carnival brings festive gaiety and support for the firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgs
Muscatine
Mulberry Avenue
Carnival
West Liberty News Today Reports Local Visits and Obituary
Miss Nellie Shaver of Muscatine visits West Liberty. Funeral and burial plans announced for Miss Francisco of Morning Sun. Several residents travel for family visits, birthdays, and church activities as local social pages list numerous adjourned trips and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Nellie Shaver
Muscatine
J. R. Brown
George Anger
Wilton
Ayres
Iowa City
H. J. Ditmars
East Third Street
S. J. Epler
Christian Church of
This Place
H. C. Lane
Calhoun Street
Francisco
Morning Sun
Vacation and relocation of highway proposed in Muscatine County
The commissioner reports in favor of vacation and relocation of a public road in Muscatine County Iowa starting near section 9 township 77 range 1 east. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the county auditor by noon July 3 1911 or the highway will be vacated and relocated without reference. A S Lawrence County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
W. Lundy
Ludwig Gerhard
Chas. Gerhard
N. W
Iowa
A. D
A. S. Lawrence
Chamberlains Liniment Best for Muscular Aches
It is advised that medicines taken internally are useless for muscular or chronic rheumatism and that a free external application of Chamberlains Liniment suffices. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Prop
Muscatine Vacuum Cleaning Co
E. 38d
Gorey Bros
Duffield Farm
James William Walker and
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City Hall
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Brooklyn
Mattie Dunn
W. Jackson
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KE. T. Gruwell
Mr. Jackson
C. E. Osborn
West Branch
Minnie Madson
Horlige
Horlick
Andrew Carnegie
Deere
Standard Oil Company ‘Incorporated
MecQuesten & Sawyer Co
Keen Kutter
Amer
Ican Savings Bank
L. A. McIntosh
H.D. Horst
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Geo. Kranz
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