Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors meeting notice
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include Oracle Mrs Kate Dunker Recorder Mrs Emma Hoefflin and Receiver Mrs Maggie Klindolph. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.
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G. D. Lezotte
L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No
Tregular
E. c. W. A. Graff
Recorder
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammo Hall
S. V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emma Hoefflin
Maggie Klindolph
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H.G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Attention in Early Years Fixes Habits of Fruit Trees
The habit of the fruit or shade tree, like that of the child, is most easily fixed by careful attention in the first few years. Early care shapes growth, reducing later trimming and training needs for strong, productive trees.
Cleaning supplies take center stage in home upkeep rush
The piece notes that mop sticks brooms scrub rags and dusters dominate current chores. It suggests initial difficulty but envisions the relief and order that will come once cleaning is finished.
Horses Over Automobiles As Reliable Travel
A compact editorial favors horse travel over cars, arguing horses are less likely to crash and more dependable to reach destinations without breakdowns. It promotes the virtues of equine transport over modern vehicles.
Careful Harness Care Makes Great Work Horse
The development of a good harness horse depends as much on the care and disposition of the person handling it as on the horse’s natural temperament. A careless driver can spoil a mighty good horse.
Farming Demands Skill Not Merely Will
The era passes for the man who cannot make it in other lines of work to succeed in farming. Brains and intelligence are required in farming as in any occupation, and one who takes it up as a last resort will be disappointed.
Flaxseed Plan Baffles Potato Bug Believers
A country press rumor claims two or three grains of flaxseed planted in each potato hill ward off the potato bug. Skeptical observers compare it to the moon planting superstition and doubt its efficacy.
Farmers Face Fatal Dogs In Sheep Damages
Two nearby farmers have been pressed to pay $50 each for damages to a neighbor's flock caused by their dogs. The writer declares once a dog harms sheep it cannot be trusted again and advocates a deadly remedy, describing dog attacks as a capital offense and the only appropriate penalty as death.
Education Before Heirloom Land Should Be Foremost
Advice urges prioritizing a son’s education and family name over land. While he may not grasp the gesture now, gratitude will grow with time. The message stresses a strong name and schooling as primary, land or property as least important.
Birds Visit Breakfast Board in Cherry Tree Scene
A parent oriole and five fledglings frequent a cherry tree near a dining room window where bread and milk are set for birds. The scene delights observers as the family feeds during morning hours, illustrating the birds' routine and appeal of their shared space.
Pleasing Birds Drawn To Familiar Feeding Habits
The text describes a observer noting a brood visiting regularly and watching the parent feed the young. It emphasizes the value of cultivating acquaintance with these birds for anyone who loves bird life and the rewards of patiently feeding and observing them.
King road drag remains popular year round
The report notes the road drag device is favored and in season throughout every month, unlike plows, mowers, and harvesters, indicating consistent utility and demand across the calendar.
Robins Use String and Cloth Strips for Nest Building
Birds are seen gathering strings and scraps of cloth placed near trees and using them quickly to construct and strengthen their nests. The observant note highlights robins incorporating unusual materials into their spring parenting effort.
Respect Earns Respect Among Neighbors
A general principle states a man is respected by neighbors when he holds justifiable self respect, and the reverse is true as well.
Training for a Patchwork Occupation
The author notes the difficulty in persuading a rural worker to switch from riding a corn cultivator to a manual sugar beet patch job. The piece argues the need for lifelong training and early preparation to fit this labor shift.
Seed Germination Question for Bright Boys and Girls
The notes ask how many readers can tell which part of a corn kernel sprouts first during germination and whether the germ side faces the tip or butt end of the ear. It invites young readers to recall basic botany traits of corn growth.
Poor surroundings spread ugliness and poor crops deter
The passage argues that tidy crops, good stock, and well kept homes and outbuildings indicate virtue, while dilapidated surroundings breed vice. It suggests neat premises are contagious in a community, whereas neglectful conditions invite avoidance and decline.
The Barefoot Farmer Boy Seeks Knowledge Outdoors
A cheerful farmer boy toils through summer days learning firsthand rather than from books. His appetite grows and manners flourish while he toils unperturbed in the sunshine.
Planning Silo for September Corn Crop Prosperity
Farmers urged to study neighbor silo success and plan now for harvest readiness. Visit a neighbor with a working silo to copy effective layout and storage details ahead of the September corn crop reception.
Horse trade thrives as buyers seek better prices
The spread of motor cars has not ruined the horse market. In western areas many buyers travel to Chicago to secure bargains, and the past decade has not seen horses fetch higher prices than today.
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Chicago
Drainage Ditches Open Way to Farm Lands in Iowa Minn.
Progressive drainage efforts in western Iowa and southern Minnesota convert wet, unproductive lands into arable fields. The largest ditch, costing about 200000 dollars, will be five to seven feet deep and fifteen feet wide, serving as the main artery for a system that drains thousands of acres. Smaller ditches connect farms to the main canal and costs are shared among benefiting landowners.
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Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Minnesota
Wealth of fragrant bloom offered as rare prized plant
A quoted notice promises a rare sprig of fragrant bloom that is uncommon and highly valued, inviting buyers to acquire a sought after specimen. The advertisement emphasizes the plant’s rarity and desirability as a special item for collectors.
Lilac Bush Forcing In Warm Room To Induce Bloom
A reader suggests planting a lilac bush, leaving it in the ground for the summer, then placing it in a heated upstairs room three to four weeks before bloom. The method aims to simulate spring conditions to start flowering.
Plan a cheerful summer staycation with family
The advice urges making the most of summer by staying home if travel isn't possible. Create an outdoor corner with rugs and a hammock, enjoy picnics and entertainments, and spend time with children. Stay patient and positive to uplift yourself and others.
Children and chores build habits through directionless routine
The passage argues that children in many homes are given tasks without guidance and are expected to perform as adults. Repeated neglect of direction leads to slovenly habits, but parents should insist on clear instructions and consistent oversight to foster better results.
Iowa bill offers eight year tax relief to forest tree plots
A proposed Iowa legislature bill would grant eight years of tax exemption on all land designated for forest trees and orchards with more than seventy trees. Proponents say such incentives could spur widespread tree planting, deserving focus beyond aesthetic appeal. The core aim is to boost tree culture through monetary encouragement, with plan potentially echoed by other states or federal law.
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Iowa
Ward Caucuses First Ward Republicans Meet June Fifth
Republicans of the first ward will caucus Tuesday June fifth at 7 30 p m at Excelsior hose house to select twenty three delegates for the county convention and a committeeman for the ensuing term and to transact other business. All Republicans invited. William Van Zyl Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Excelsior Hose House
William van Zyl
Township Committeeman Election and Business
J. H. Van Camp is noted as Committeeman and the entry indicates voting for a township committeeman and handling other important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. van Camp
Spraying Calendar From Iowa Station Aids Garden Work
The Iowa station at Ames under Professor S A Beach issues a spraying calendar for orchard garden and flower care. It covers spray solutions timing and methods. C F Curtis directs access for state residents and others may obtain it at small cost if their station does not issue it.
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Iowa
Ames
S. A. Beach
C. F. Curtis
Looking on the Bright Side in Life and Travel
A meditation on choosing optimism through life’s dark days praising sunshine and buoyancy. Also a travel advertisement offering a round trip to Buffalo from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road on June 9 11 with return by June 25 and office address at Nickel Plate Chicago.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate Office
Adams St
Second Ward Republicans Caucus Sets Delegate Slate
Republicans of the second ward will meet in caucus Tuesday June fifth at 7 30 p m at city hall to select twenty seven delegates to the county convention and a committeeman for the ensuing term. Also to transact other business. All in favor of Republican principles invited. Co W Kemble Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
City Hall
Co. W. Kemble
Seventy Six Township Republicans to Convene at Central School
The Republicans of Seventy Six township will meet at Central school house No. 4 on Tuesday June 5 at 8 p m to select five delegates to the county convention in Muscatine on June 9 and to transact other business as needed. F A Runyon Committeeman.
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Seventy-Six Township
Central Schoolhouse No
Muscatine
F. A. Runyon
Moscow Township Republican Caucus Notices
Moscow Township Republicans meet Thursday evening June 7 at 7 o clock to select a delegation to the Republican county convention at Muscatine June 9 and to transact other business as may come before the caucus. Committeeman.
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Moscow Township
Muscatine
Republicans of the Third Ward Meet to Choose Delegates
Republicans of the third ward will meet at 7 30 p m at Rescue Hose House to select thirty one delegates to the county convention on Saturday June ninth and to choose a committeeman for the ensuing term. All persons believing in republican principles are invited. L M Woods committeeman.
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Third Ward
Rescue Hose House
L. M. Woods
Bloomington Township Republican Caucus Set for June 2
The Bloomington township Republicans meet Saturday evening June 2 at 7 30 at Kalarama school house to choose delegates for the Republican county convention at Muscavite June 9 and to handle other business J C Stuart
Fourth Ward Republicans Meet to Choose Delegates
Fourth Ward Republicans will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m at Relief Hose to elect twenty five delegates to the county convention set for Saturday June politics urged attendance Committeeman Frank Fisher invites members to attend.
Pike Township Republican Caucus set for June 2
The Republicans of Pike township will meet in caucus at the town scale house in Nichols June 2 at o'clock p m to select eight delegates to the county convention on June 9 and conduct other business. J E Hesser Committeeman.
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Pike Township
Nichols
J. E. Hesser
Splendid Record Promises New Life Pills
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as curing headache dizziness constipation and other ailments with a splendid record. The ad urges a 25 cent trial from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Goshen Township Caucus to Choose Delegates at Woodman Hall
The Republicans of Goshen township meet at Woodman hall on Saturday June 2 at 8 p m to select eight delegates to the Republican county convention at Muscatine and to transact other business as may arise. Co. C. Croxen is noted.
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Muscatine
Co. C. Croxen
Lake Township Republicans to caucus for delegates
The Lake township Republicans meet at Lucas Grove school house on Saturday June 2 at 8 pm to select delegates for the Republican county convention in Muscatine on June 9 and to conduct other caucus business. Tom Hoopes Committeeman.
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Lake Township
Lucas Grove
Muscatine
Tom Hoopes
Meeting Notice for Wilton Republicans Delegates
The republican voters of Wilton township in Muscatine county Iowa are notified of a meeting at the commercial club rooms in Wilton on Saturday June 2 1906 at 8 o clock p m to select fifteen delegates for the county convention to be held at the court house in Muscatine on Saturday June 9 1906 per order of Township Committee.
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Wilton Township
Muscatine County
Iowa
Commercial Club
Wilton
Muscatine
Republicans of Sweetland to Choose Delegates at School House
Sweetland township Republicans meet at Sweetland School House No 6 on Saturday June 2 at 8 pm to select nine delegates for the county convention in Muscatine on June 9.
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Sweetland Township
Sweetland
Sweetland School House
Muscatine
Wilton Trains Schedule Describes Daily East West Runs
The Wilton branch shows daily trains on the main line with eastbound services including No. 20 and No. 24 while westbound No. 1 and No. 2 run on signal. Timings list arrivals at Muscatine and Wilton with several express and mail services.
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Wilton
Mali
Train Schedule Fragments for Chicago Milwau Keen
Rail notices show passenger and freight arrivals from Chicago to Milwaukee and Muscatine with times listed for trains 102 and 101, including passenger and freight stops and daily service except Sundays. Agent W. S. Underdonk oversees Western line operations with multiple departure and arrival times across the day.
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W. S. Underdonk
Muscatine Western
Train schedules for Muscatine lines No 2 4 and 6
Daily timetable details show southbound services from Muscatine North and South BV with No 4 No 2 and No 6 trains. Times list departures from Round House Hahn's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction with early morning arrivals and late night connections. Nos 4 and 2 run daily except Sunday and No 6 runs Monday only.
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Muscatine
Round House
Hahn's Switch
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Eas
Ees
Ekond A
Elrick Me
North Bou
Fruitland Oe
Elrick Junct
Wrwlwand
Ewasspacecess
Wivick James
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W. M
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Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Ei Muscatine Net No
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Dundar
W. C. Towers
W. P. H. C. Thiesen
W. Sec
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
East Second Street
James Morris
Elma Scott
U. Weagle Lodge No
U. W
U. W. Hall
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Knights OF Pythias
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KK. P
Bend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
FE. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
M. O. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Council No
F. A A
Shammo Building
East Second St
W. D. Bowlby
FE. P. Day
Pearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
Sam Phillips
Louise Maisenbach
John’s
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
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B. Cook
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G. Stein
D V. Jackson
J. R. Reuling
W. FE. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
Journal
J.s.trigg
Register
Des Moines
Kuttig
Trinidad
Stein Furniture Co
West Second St
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
Longfellow
Bloomington Township
Kalarama School House
J. C. Stuart
Fourth Ward
Relief Hose House
Frank Fisher
John Redmond
Walnut Street
Opera House
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
Vice Press
L. G
F A. King
4Th Street
DR. L. Reppert
Ave
East Fifth Street
Attorneys AT Law
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Illinois
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Fieet Nacional Park
Flerry Jayne
Wm. Hofman Arthur
Lcffman
Wm. R. Jayne Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Ofice
Horst
West Second Street
W. PD
Surk
Pepper
Carskaddan, Burk & Pepper
Attorneys and Councelors
J. Muscatine
Lows
Ec. M. Titus
Titue & Jackson
Iowa Ave
Fred S. Pentzer
2Nd St. Muscatine
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
E. 2Nd Street
Rock Island System
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Davenort
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California Limited
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Dally
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