Veterans' Reunion Draws Large Iowa Delegation
The Davenport encampment of the Old Guards drew a large Muscatine post showing flag and band. Davis was elected department commander, with Mrs. Snyder of Creston noted for the W R C presidency as Dubuque hosts next year.
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Nashville
Lincoln
Appomattox
Mobile
Blakely
Davenport
Straussers
Shaw
New York
Black Jack Logan
Davis
Snyder
Creston
Dubuque
Burlington Amateur Tony Carpenter Sets Course Record
Muscatine readers learn that Tony Carpenter of Burlington smashed amateur records by carding 35 at the Burlington links. His play matched the professionals Clyde Sherwood and Willie Hoar, with long accurate drives and superb form throughout the round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Burlington
Tony Carpenter
Clyde Sherwood
Willie Hoar
Muscatine Maroons Reorganized For Season Opener With Davenport
Muscatine prepares for a new baseball season under a strong manager. Cyclone pitcher Jack Dudley and catcher Louie Kautz headline the roster along with John Dudley and players Patterson Priester Vetter Gardner Freeman Krefner Cassidy and Brenner. The Rough Riders of Davenport visit for the early game as Muscatine aims for a fast start and winning form.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Maroons
Davenport
Jack Dudley
Louie Kautz
John Dudley
Patterson
Priester
Vetter
Gardner
Freeman
Krefner
Cassidy
Coonie Brenner
Rough Riders of
Delays Are Dangerous in Health Warnings
A garbled 19th century health ad urges immediate action against pimples and blood problems. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for diseases and "bad blood" including scalp and skin conditions, warning of severe illness from delays.
Homeseekers Tickets On Sale On Two-Tier May June Dates
Homeseekers tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays of May and June. The price is a single fare plus 2 dollars for round trips to various parts of the country. For rates and territory details contact the nearest agent or Jno. G. Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry.
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Jno
G. Farmer
T. A
N. Ry
Park Association Aims Street Car Line and Water Extension
The Park and Floral Association urges city action to extend water service and lay a street car line to Weed Park before fall. Despite 115 members paying one dollar, funds are short. a broader canvass is planned and Dr. Weed funds park upkeep. A water prospecting effort by C. F. Cadle supports immediate needs.
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the Park and Floral Association
Weed Park
Weed
Stockton News Roundup Includes Cattle Shipments and New Elevator Hints
Wednesday brought a good rain in Stockton. Cattle were shipped from Stockton by the Mahoneys of Wilton earlier in the week. An elevator project for Stockton is likely, with details to come next week. A G A R encampment excursion passed through on Tuesday. E F E Moeller bought 2,500 bushels of corn from Tough Brothers at 32c. An odd incident saw William Grafing burn a lice medicine box after an eggs nest react to it, causing a small blaze with no damage.
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Duke Ormsby
Mahoneys
Wilton
Stockton
Strobehn
Schlapkohl
Eddie Thiel
Hulda Kistenmacher
Davenport
Geo. W. Wiliams
St. Lawrence
S. D
Jeffries
Williams
E. F E. Moeller
Tough Brothers
Roy Bryan
William Grafing
Pearl City veterans march in a strong Civil War parade
The Pearl City delegation arrived at 10 this morning with three coaches packed with old soldiers and friends from Muscatine. Shelby Norman of Muscatine post and Paudet's Band led a parade with a banner across over 150 veterans. Robert G. Baird of the Muscatine Journal praised the encampment and Davenport’s capacity for large gatherings.
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Heaven
Davenport
Old Guards
Iowa
Paudet
Eldon
Baker
Kimball House
City
Muscatine
August Wentz
Brady
Warren
Scott
R. H. Graham Post
Moline
G. A. R Montezuma
Poweshiek
Hancock Post
Sioux City
Albert Petersen
Orphans’ Home
Red Cross
Shelby Norman
Wilson’s Creek
Lyon
Belmont
Shiloh
Pickett
Little Round Top
Gettysburg
Kenesaw Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Smith
Banks
Red River
Sherman
Pearl City
That City
G. A R
Ad Paudet
Banner
Robert G. Baird
High patent northern flour sale at Jones and Rice
A parchment notice announces high patent northern flour priced at 85 cents per sack at Jones & Rice's store. The deal highlights a bulk purchase option and emphasizes limited stock for local customers.
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Jones & Rice's
Archers Elect Officers in Muscatine Yeomen Lodge
Muscatine Homestead No. 336 of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen elected officers for the term including Foreman Mot P. Goff Master of Ceremonies J. A. Nicklas and Correspondent Sue Browning. The lodge, formed under a year ago with 75 members, reported 2200 applications last month with 1800 accepted, and four months into the year paid losses of 102427 dollars. The order totals 16500 members with a 35000 dollar reserve.
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Muscatine Homestead No
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Sue Browning
H. S. Howe
Cora I. Sterneman
F. W. Everseyer
Harriet G. Smeenk
Emma O. Reppert
D. S. Sterneman
Sentinel
A. E. Myrick
Yeomen
Royal Neighbors Camp Holds Regular Meeting Initiation
Two hundred Royal Neighbors of Woodbine Camp attended the regular meeting last evening. Five applicants were initiated into the circle. A delegation of twenty visiting ladies from Wilton observed the ceremony and were pleased with the performance. After the ritual, a social session featured songs tableaux recitations and music followed by refreshments.
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Woodbine Camp
Circle of Sisterhood
Wilton
Washington Masons Endorse Library Prop and Appoint Committee
Washington Chapter No 4 Roeyai Arch Masons endorsed the library proposition Tuesday evening and appointed a committee of W H McCoy S G Stein and S G Shamit to represent the order in promoting the project.
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Washington
Roeyai Arch Masons
W. H. McCoy
S. G Stein
S. G. Shamit
Travel fare notices for associations meet in Iowa Minnesota
The Iowa Sabbath School Association Creston meet June 19-21 offers one and one third fare round trip with sale June 18-10 and return limit June 22. Northwestern Iowa Veteran Association Rock Rapids June 19-21 offers one fare round trip from points with one way ≤4.50, sale June 18-20, return by June 22. Biennial Republican League Convention St Paul July 17-19 offers one fare plus two dollars round trip, sale Aug 25-29, return by July 21. Grand Army of the Republic National Encampments Chicago Aug 27-Sept 1 offer one fare round trip, sale Aug 25-29, return by Sept 1. Geo S Beatty G P T A Marshalltown IA for coupon agents.
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Iowa Sabbath School Association
Creston
Iowa
Northwestern Iowa Veteran's Association
Rock Rapids
National Republican League
St. Paul
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Geo. S. Beatty
Marshalltown
Nickel Plate expands Chicago New York service May 6
The Nickel Plate Road inaugurates a daily 27 hour service between Chicago and New York starting May 6. Enhanced dining car service offered at popular prices. Trains depart from Van Buren Street Passenger Station on the Elevated Loop. City ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Telephone Central 2057 and Harrison 208.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren St
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
Telephone Central
Harrison
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Veterans
Sports
Maroons
Hood
C. F. Cadle
Cresc
Cresco
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
McCall's Patterns
Mot
P. Goff
Ceremonies
J. A. Nick
Las
Rochester
N.Y
Snakes
Luce
Prefitabie
Hester
Sam Borger
Beroer & Biiver
Geo. Kranz
Iowa Ave
Tel
Cedar River
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