A O U W Excursion to Fort Madison Described
A large delegation from A O U W and Degree of Honor attended a reunion at Fort Madison. The trip began Thursday morning with a eight coach train carrying about 225 passengers and 275 Ottumwa delegates. The day included a parade boat race and a grand ball after visits to Central Park and the Mississippi. A prison tour near the city offered a stark contrast with details of the Iowa State Penitentiary and its operations.
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Ft. Madison
Libertyville
D. M
Ottumwa
Sehwake Union
Rock Island Railroad
Hattie Hievins
Emma Newman
Hiizabeth Wegener
Marth
Miller
I. Usher
Clara Benton
Emma Hindman
Fannie Balsinger
Ela Griffel
Steff
Anna Homes
Kate Kruere- Aenes Straw
Pauline Bie
Hannt Muenzen Meyer
Louisa Whitake
Anna Spigel
Martha Beebe
Madris
Clara He Yenthal
Florence Stevens
Mamie Know
Hannsh Malm
Curtain
Ida Shryock
Ida Fischbeck
Red Cross
Custer
Burlington
J. W. Cambell
H. G Haessing
Gem City Lodge
Major Tillie
Eagle Lodge
Muscatine
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway Promotes Home Seekers Excursions
The Iowa Central Railway offers direct excursions with tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to western northern and southern points. Round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars, covering Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries available via coupon ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Geo. S
Schemes In Trade Aimed at Goods and Boosting Sales
A Chicago Post report quotes a traveling salesman on how schemes drive orders. He notes staples sell by merit, but many sales rely on clever schemes to move slow sellers, new items, or products fallen from demand. He recounts lessons from an old drummer who focused on schemes.
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Chicago Post
Army of Drummers
Something for Nothing Schemes and Human Nature
A writer explains how vendors use “premiums” to entice buyers by offering goods free or at cut prices. He cites cases with cigars and premium glassware, and towels with soap, showing profits built into the scheme. Consumers pay via higher base prices, while sellers gain from boosts in volume and perceived value.
Round Trip Fare to Des Moines Set By BCR&N Ry
The BCR&N Railway names a single fare for the round trip from all Iowa stations for the Prohibition Convention June 12 and 13. Tickets go on sale June 11 and 12 and are valid for return through June 14. Contact BCR&N agents for tickets. Jno G Farmer A G P and T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jno. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Market Report Opens Week With Fresh Local Goods
Chicago markets show gains in greens and home grown produce as cabbage, cucumbers, and strawberries appear. Hogs and sheep hold steady while butchers cattle prices edge down slightly. shoppers urged to pay bills promptly amid notes on local credit practices.
Domestic Market Prices for Wood, Grain and Livestock
A mixed market listing shows wood and coal prices, grain and flour rates, mill goods, and feed costs. Livestock includes hogs, sheep, calves, cattle, and lamb. Dairy products list butter eggs creamery cheese and prices, with miscellaneous items like honey sugar beeswax and leather values.
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Graham
Illinois
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Report
J Toher and Co brokers report in Chicago with H E McKay as manager based at Muscatine offices, post office and telephone details listed in the dispatch dated June 11 1990.
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J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine Officers
Chicago
Ill
Muscatine N and S Railroad Schedule Changes
The Muscatine North and South Railroad takes effect Monday July 10 1999 with trains running daily except Sunday. Timetables show arrivals and departures between Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello Ly Elrick and connections to Burlington and Iowa Central routes.
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Ag South
Muscatine
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapelio
Elrick
Burlington
Iowa Central
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A.O.U.W. Excursion
Degree of
Fort Madison
Iowa State Penitentiary
Yar
Steve Courtney
Jarvis
Louisa County
Homeseekers
B. E. Lilly
Muscatine Markets
Muscatine, Iowa
Pune
Fia
Ischicher
Kansas City
Omaha
Traveler’s Guide
T. & P. Railroad
Kansasity
St. Joseph
Sun- Gay
Evang
Washington
Wilton Branoe
Wilton
Muscat
Onene
Muscatine N. & S. Railroad
Fred Leu, Jr
W. 2Rd St
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