Editorial discusses roads and county unity in Iowa
An editorial from the Marshialltown Times-Republican argues townships and counties should coordinate to build and maintain better roads. It notes current road conditions as superb in Keokuk County and urges permanent improvements across the region. It cites county news and wider references to state politics and industrial plans, highlighting infrastructure as essential for growth.
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Timms-Republican
the Times-Republican
Singe Roach
Gty
Mustings
Ablegar
Mountenn
Hasties
Rockles
Appalac
Senatorial contest puzzled by 2 lobby definition
The Whililamsburg Tribune claims to resolve the question with a chalkboard answer stating four lobbies equal thirteen lobbies, a playful note on the ongoing debate. Keokas Mata City mentions Quaker community remarks connected to the topic.
Fragmented remarks on steamboats trusts and fashion in a colonial era column
The article pieces discuss Clinton excursion boats with days off, a Burlington Gazette critique on misfortune and fashion, and a Kooluit Constitution Democrat remark about year nineteen l y costumes. It mentions Argentina fearing free trade threats to packing trusts and the Boilermakers at work on rivets.
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Kooluit Constitution-Democrat
Jimmy Tabor
Argentina
United States
Education costs and highway mood in Iowa towns
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues on college costs and access, noting Princeton figures and comparing state universities. It laments campus spending habits, urges state support for the needy, and criticizes road upkeep with oiling and road quality praised in central Iowa towns. It references Burlington Hawkeye on poultry prices and Cedar Rapids Gazette on Ling county roads, plus a note from Wilingham Journal-Tribune about a state legislature meeting.
Reminiscences of Long Ago from Muscatine Journal
Clippings recall events from thirty and fifty years ago including street cleanup near own avenue, Sisters' school closing today, medals awarded to students for diligence, planned visit to Maing, and Rev W H Meinfelder accepting a professorship at United Brethren college Woodbridge Connecticut leaving in August for new duties.
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Porty
Siiver
Katie Garrettson
Grace Fletcher
Mary Ament
Lizzia Mackey
Maggie Ament
Mary TE
Anson
Nellie Gels
Murdock
Mamla Stockale
W. H. Meinfelder
United Brethren College
Woodbridge
Cvt
Pleasant surprise party at North Muscatine
Twenty years ago the Epworth League group from First M E church attended a party at H. Howe’s home in North Muscatine with about twenty members. Michael Hooleyhen returned from a year in Ireland and enjoyed the scene of his life. Ten years ago Attorney Arthur Hoffman Wagner was elected chairman of the county central committee after the convention. Rev. H. D. Herr and daughters Bertha and Mildred left their new Amos home this morning.
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H. &. Howe
North Muscatine
Tnvac
Epworth League
Michael Hooleyhen
Ireland
Che
Arthur Hoffman Wagner
Hoffman
H. D. Herr
Bertha
Mildred
Amos
United States Capitol
Washington
Cornwallis
Irs
Caprie
Lake Eyle
The Mystery of Mr T and the City Home
Miss Grayson receives envelopes of money and violets from a mysterious benefactor signed Mr T. She plans to move with Miss Elliston to a new Pearl Street house while a threatening guardian Grinaldo looms. Bronte Ridgely aids, police arrive, and a tense confrontation unfolds as Tessa and others observe.
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Constance D'Arcy D Mackay
Eastment
Bronte Ridgely
Vicanor Grayson
van Nestor
Dfise Grayson
Miss Grayson
Ridgely
Aldgaly
E. T
Prue
Maine
Misa Elliston
Gretchen
Edo
Tory
Lhough
Grinaldo
Tessa
Miss Grays
Miss Graysph
Grinalde
Tona
Tease
Grinelda
Serpameg
Grinalda
Branton Ridgely
Hla
Cadman
Tasea
Mes Briston
Namestricken
Land
Earnest Trifter’s Violets Reveal Hidden Affection
Ridgely confesses he funded the attentions to Miss Grayson after a premonition and a cab ride, while Miss Grayson accepts the sentiment. The scene centers on mistaken generosity, a playful challenge, and a developing romance as Eleanor Grayson and Ridgely confront the truth behind gifts and intent.
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Tessa
Miss Grayson
Miss Elliston
Ridgely
Grayson
Eleanor Grayson
Ridge Ty
Alsike Clover and Lamb Fattening Tips for Farmers
Daily hints on farm topics advise Alsike clover as a good pasture supplement, noting its tolerance of overflow land and soil types. It recommends mixing Alsike with red clover, seeding rates, and long-term perennial nature. Lamb fattening guidance covers crowding, early marketing, and diets including shelled corn with white clover and bluegrass pasture for six weeks to two months.
Taxation Bills Spark Local Merchants Petitions in Congress
In Washington D C merchants across western towns pressed lawmakers with petitions urging a measure to let mail order houses share local tax burdens. Representative Targenner works on a bill to address tax equality while Hinebaugh considers taxing mail order businesses at federal level amid questions about interstate taxation.
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Washington, D. C
Targenner
Hinebaugh
Losyever
Heat and Constipation in Summer Warned by Sage Advice
Summer health note advises varied hot foods and limited iced water to avoid constipation. Promotes Dr Coldwell's Syrup Pepsin as relief and tonic aid, with testimonials and refund guarantee. Addresses reading mass and Baltimore readers, with price details for bottles and sample offers.
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George C. Alien
Reading
Mass
Fiame
Anna Sehof
S. Washington St. Galtimore
Deastle
Dewd. Caldwell
Washington St
Mound
Mutilation Discovery Hidden in Plain Sight At Capitol
The article notes that the mutilation is invisible to the naked eye. It describes statues in the Lue capitol and Jefferson paintings drawing attention by their fine details. It mentions Representative Pepper moving offices and the committee on expenditures in the department, with Pepper as chairman, and changes in adjoining offices.
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Lue Capitol
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Peppar
Uilding
Sir. Pepper
Higmoya
Iowa
Kirkpatrick
Grandview Residents Visit Muscatine and Shop
Grandview Ia June 19 local notes show W wa Read and wife Burlington visitors. numerous residents including Mrs Rosa Haacher, Miss Hazel Wagner, and Ruth Higley listed for Muscatine shopping trips and return trains. Community events include Mrs Kemp’s eighty second birthday with a large turnout and gifts, plus locals like J M Buster expanding his home and Ella King and Mintie Olomora reappointed as switchboard operators.
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Grandview
W. Wa
Mieg Ruby Linderkaecht
Muscatine
Frank Maseber
Rosa Hascher
Bert Smith
Samreay
J. M. Buster
Roxey
M. N. & Strain
Ruth Higley
Grinnell College
Br. D. J. Higley
Joe Neal
Seymour
Moses Cuturle
Rosa Haacher
Addison Yeager
Hara McGill
Harry Gertz
Mevenport
John Stingle
I. S. Reed
Muscating
Minetva
I. R. Vilver
Trinoig City
I. A. Kemp
George Foster
Riverside
Lizzie
Lewis
Obie
T. EB. Milboury
George Rexroth
Davenport
Nis
Stary Zimmerman
Son Carr
Evening social notes and local names listed
Rehutaing Howe on the evening tral Friday. The Will Grey of Des Moines Jr was a business caller at Whislice Monday. Miss Mildred Rogers of Lone Tree is a dense guest of Miss Kataryn McGrew. Mrs George Rink and others from Muscatine visited Mrs John Kemp.
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Rehutaing Howe
Will Grey
Des Moines
Whislice
Mildred Rogers
Lone Tree
Kataryn McGrew
George Rink
L. Stebbing
John Asp
Kathleen
M. C. Gibson
Jester Crow
Glyde Carey
Jessie Ikemy
John Butler
John
Muscatine
Ainday
John Kemp
Sweetland News Roundup From June Visit and Events
Sweetland Iowa reports a string of visits including Pred Globus and family, Pelter of Moline, and Minnesotan residents at Isaac Longstheld’s. A traveling men’s convention in Columbus Ohio, a band trip, and an auto accident near Mad Creek are noted. Local gatherings include a Thursday supper at the Sherfey home, a teachers institute in Muscatine, and a cream social at the Cole home in Melpine.
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Sweetland
Pred Globus
Pelter
Moline
Ailsa Passmore
Minnesota
Snodry
Isaac Longstheld
Ada Maria
Muscatine
Provber Wood Mans
Hastings
Neb
Tunsday Vweilogg
Bers Sherfey
Afosses
Selumbus
Ohio
D. Haifleigh
Alealy
Mad Creek
Z. A. Lincoln
Herry
Geo. Gergen
Geo. Hains
Mary King
E. R. Sherfey
Margaret Myers
Aledo
John Miller
Bere Covell
Humphreys
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