Muscatine City to Seek Appraisers for Street Extension
The Muscatine City Council adopted a resolution on June 19 1902 directing the City Attorney to apply to the Sheriff for six resident freeholders to appraise damages from taking land owned by W S Peasley for extending Orange street north to Woodlawn and Maple to Orange. The process follows Iowa law for city street acquisitions and compensation.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
City of
Muscatine
Orange Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Maple Street
W. S. Peasley
Warfield
Delbhert
City of Muscatine
State of
Muscatine creates Improvement District No 20 for street work
An ordinance establishes Improvement District No 20 to fund street and alley improvements by assessing costs to abutting property. The district includes sections along Fourth and Third streets, Oak and Spring streets, and public alleys in blocks 28 and 29, with repeal of conflicting ordinances. Passed and approved June 19, 1902. Mayor R S McNutt attested.
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City of Muscatine
Fourth S&st
Pine Street
Reservoir Park
Third Street
Cherry Street
Ash Street
Sixth Street
Iowa Avenue
Sycamore Street
Oak Street
Fifth Street
Spring Street
R.S. McNutt
Canadian Pacific Railway Scenic Mounts and Canyons
The article promotes the Canadian Pacific Railway route spanning six hundred miles of stunning peaks canyons and cataracts. It urges readers to view this world famed scenery and notes low excursion rates available during numerous conventions along the line.
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Orms
E World
Canadian Pacific Rn
John C. Chase to Speak in Muscatine July 1 Opera House
Prominent trade unionist and platform lecturer John C. Chase will visit Muscatine on July 1 for a free lecture at the opera house. Chase, a former Haverhill mayor and shoemaker, advocates a union platform including minimum wages for street workers, city wage and condition controls, free city land for the unemployed with seeds and tools, abolition of contract labor on public works, public ownership of utilities, and free food clothing and books for school children.
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John C. Chase
Muscatine
Opera House
Haverhill
Chase
Chamberlain Pain Balm Relief Reported by Dayton Reader
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio, a reader of the Dayton Volkszeitung, reports his wife suffered eight weeks with a back pain. After a few days with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm the pain vanished and she could resume duties. The liniment is sold by all druggists.
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George Schaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkszeitung
Chamberlain
Derby Day Attendees and Local Notices Across Town
Chicago visitors attend the Derby in Chicago and Davenport while locals travel between Davenport Muscatine and Keota. A Rock Island plan to repurpose a round house is noted alongside a Lodge meeting, health tips, and frugal ads for Panitorium and Grape-Nuts endorsements.
Paine's Celery Compound Promised to Restore Health
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as the best summer medicine curing nervous debility and blood weakness. It claims it strengthens women, restores sleep, and aids digestion, with a Baltimore Ohio testimonial from Mrs. Mary M. Meyers praising recovery from nervous prostration after eight years and recommending it for children as well.
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Paine
Mary M. Meyers
Baltimore
Ohio
Riverside News Briefs From June Farm and Local Moves
Riverside Iowa crops look best despite winds and binders and hay loaders are selling as potatoes grow cheaper. George Cress, recently graduated dentist, will open in Rockhill Illinois after leaving for the town. Mrs Meeks of the south died Wednesday night and is buried at Cumberland graveyard. Alta Guthrie of Wapello visits her parents for a week. A local nine defeated Washington at ball. Davenport and Riverside rain halted their game. Mrs Robert Shellady and granddaughter Pearl plan a long trip to Kansas and Colorado starting Saturday.
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Riverside
Iowa
George Cress
Iowa City
Rockhill
Illinois
Robert Shellady
Miss Pearl
Kansas
Colorado
Great Western Cereal Builds New Plant Across Front Street
Great Western Cereal Company pushes rapid construction of a new building beside the railroad tracks. The first story nears completion as bricklayers and carpenters work quickly with the aim to open by mid summer and finish improvements by fall.
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Great Western Cereal Company
The
Front Street
Queer animal friendship at North Chariton home
In James Wilson's yard a large toad and a family cat form an unusual bond. The cat toys with the toad while the toad hops and hides under a board walk, sometimes croaking after playful pats. Naturalists would enjoy studying this curious duo.
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Chariton Herald
James Wilson
North Chariton
Educate Your Bowels with Candy Cathartic Training
A brief ad urges training of the bowels like muscles and brain. It promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C and claims they are genuine and never sold in bulk, available at all druggists.
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C.C.C
Memorial Volume Planned for T. S. Parvin Life
The Iowa Masonic grand lodge announces a forthcoming memorial volume on the life and activities of T. S. Parvin of Cedar Rapids. The work will compile his role in early Iowa history, include papers from the late grand secretary, and be prepared by a special committee for publication before the next grand lodge session.
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Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge
T. S. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Arm strong Journal Style Fashion Note on Bustle Trends
A brief fashion observation traces bustle evolution from shoulder bumps to cuff and finally a shirtwaist effect resembling a peck of apples in front. The note comments on how styles shift with the aim of a desirable silhouette and enduring appeal.
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Armstrong Journal
Kentlage term defined for pigs of iron on ship ballast
A historical note explains Kentlage as the name for iron pigs placed on the ship floor during ballast operations. The term identifies a ballast practice used in maritime loading and stability management.
Mother's Friend Liniment Eases Childbirth Pain
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as an external liniment that strengthens abdominal muscles and reduces pregnancy discomfort. It claims no internal use and cites a Tampa hotel proprietor noting an easier second birth when used, with claim of easier delivery before the doctor arrives.
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Tampa
Fla
Grand Trunk Railway Scenic Route to Lakes and Coast
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers a scenic route to Musketa and Kawartha Lakes, St. Lawrence rapids, White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Starting June 23, Pullman drawing room sleeping cars depart Chicago daily at 3 02 p m for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications apply to Geo W Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Musketa
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Chicago
Portland
Boston
Port Huron
Toronto
Montreal
Adams St
To Young Women and Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine
An appeal to young women stresses physical development and moral guidance. Letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, with testimonials from Miss Georgie Bryan and Miss Fannie Kump. The ad offers a reward for false testimonials and urges writing to Mrs. Pinkham for free advice.
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Georgie Bryan
Vance St
Memphis
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fannie Kumerg
Chester St
Little Rock
Ark
Pixxham
Fannip Kump
National City Bank of
Lynn
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
New Train Service Upgrades Iowa Central Route
Beginning June sixth the Iowa Central railway will run through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St. Paul and Minneapolis. The change promises quicker travel and improved service from all Iowa Central points to St. Paul and Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Central agents.
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Iowa Central Railway
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Down Central
Minnesota Summer Resorts Offer Health Pleasure and Fishing
Resorts in Minnesota attract visitors with low rates and strong fishing opportunities. Town Central agents provide further particulars for trips aimed at health, recreation, or leisure.
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Minnesota
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central railway announces discounted tickets for excursions to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota. Rates are marketed as unusually low for the summer travel season. The offer encourages travelers to plan trips to Minnesota destinations aboard the carrier.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
Fourth of July Excursion Tickets From Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets to points within 200 miles at one and one third fare. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with a limit through July 7. Inquiries should be directed to local ticket agents for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
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