Muscatine Institute Reception Delights Local Teachers
A Muscatine county normal institute reception drew a large crowd at the high school, with Prof Bowman Plumly and Supt Townsley honored. A short program included Tennyson’s Lady Clare readings, patriotic songs, and remarks from Frk. Ogilvie, Art Lawrence, and Prof. Witter.
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Muscatine County Normal Institute
Mascatine Normal
Bert Townsley
Hattie van Horne
Belle Conner
Cora Hurlin
May Leyda
Anna Lewis
Sue Conner
Fannie McDonald
Lauren Franklin
Minnie Brown
America
Davis
Alice Collins
Franklin
Muscatine County
Ed. Ogilvie
Art Lawrence
Mrs. Davis
Tennyson
Lady Clare
Prof. Witter
Hipple and Pollischeck's Mends Farm Machinery
An advertisement proclaims Hipple and Pollischeck's as cracker jacks at repairing farm machinery, wagons, buggies and other line equipment with guaranteed first class work. It also offers blacksmithing services for all kinds of metal work.
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Hipple
Professors Honor Townsley and Plumly With Surprise Gift
The Muscatine county teachers honor Supt. Townsley and Prof. Plumly with gifts for their years of service. Townsley expresses gratitude as instructors present feather rocking hats and a watch to the retiring leaders. Miss Van Horn leads the refreshment and social hour.
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Townsley
Muscatine County
Prof. Plumly
Prof
Phumly
Plumly
Miss van Horn
Alta Lewis
Jessie Althaus
Ella Reppert
Mildred Lane
Ina Stirlen
Bessie Allen
Edna Blicker
Ethel Blick
Major Davidson Visits Des Moines and Ames in Army Career Hopes
Major Joseph T. Davidson, adjutant of the Fifty-first Iowa in 1898 99, met old regimental comrades in Des Moines and planned a visit to Gen James Rush Lincoln in Ames. He hopes for a captain’s appointment in the quartermaster’s department and has recently taken a Fort Sheridan exam.
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Des Moines
Joseph T. Davidson
Fifty-first
Iowa
Eleventh Cavalry
T Ames
James Rush Lincoln
Davidson
Muscatine
Philippines
Cavalry
Davison
Quartermaster’s Department
Fort Sheridan
United States
Washington
Arers
Teachers honor Supt Townsley with engraved watch
Miss Neddess Huff presents Supt Townsley with a watch from Muscatine county teachers. The inscription reads Presented to Supt Townsley by the teachers of Muscatine county June 22 1901. She praises his wisdom industry and kindness as the institute ends under his leadership.
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Plumly
Neddess Huff
Muscatine County
Townsley
Mr. Townsley
Oregon Horses to Be Sold at Rock Island Auction
Carload of Oregon horses to be sold at public auction in Rock Island yards Friday June 28. Don’t miss this sale. Best lot of horses ever sold here.
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Oregon
Rock Island
Weather favors crops in Montezuma Iowa
The past week of sunshine has helped corn, oats are poor but timothy and clover hay should be abundant. Berry crops are fine and blackberries look especially good. Cherries are plentiful with high fruit quality, selling for around $1.75 per bushel.
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Montezuma
Milwaukee River project bids for Muscatine area uncertain
Washington Journal notes the Mil waukee project remains unsettled as rumors say Davenport firm got heavy grading contracts near Muscatine and Ottumwa, while Milwaukee officials claim bids await President Earl Ing’s return east. No contracts have been let and cross sectioning has not begun as the right of way man is absent.
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Washington Journal
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Milwaukee
Earl Ing
Woman’s Coffee Awakening to Postum Relief in Herkimer
A Herkimer woman recounts a nightly “electric shock” fear while sleeping caused by coffee. After switching to Postum Cereal Coffee and avoiding coffee, she slept soundly and felt her nervous system improve. Her husband also stopped coffee, choosing Postum, and both credit health gains to the switch. The letter is shared with consent not to print the writer’s name.
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Hus
Potstum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Nickel Plate offers low rate to Buffalo Exposition
Three through trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars and fine dining. Meals on the American club plan range from 35 cents to 1.00. Chicago depot at Van Buren St and Pacific Ave on the elevated loop. John Y. Callahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago invites inquiries and descriptive folders.
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Buffalo Exposition
Nickel Plate Road
American Club
Chicago Depot
van Buren St
Pacific Avenue
John Y. Callahan
Adams St
Chicago
Ottumwa youth dies after hospital treatment incident
Thomas Collingwood from Ottumwa Iowa was brought to the Mt. Pleasant hospital this week after a violent outbreak blamed on heavy cigarette use. He required several men to restrain him and died the following day.
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Mt. Pleasant
Thomas Collingwood
Ottumwa Lowa
Muscatine Island potatoes and farm prices on a rainy day
The Muscatine Island potato crop is described as lively despite rain with small new potatoes in market baskets. Prices list farm staples such as corn hogs and hay along with eggs butter and poultry, reflecting a rural market report and weather effect on prices and supply.
Muscatine Markets Grain and Feed Prices
Market notes show Gran, Produce and Fiend Corn priced at 46 cents. Oats Feeders quoted at 27 to 28 cents per unit. Market conditions reflect steady demand and regional trading activity in Muscatine.
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Graham
Rio
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Hipple & Pollischeck
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Barnard’s Model Laundry
Ycamore St
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Milwaukee News
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Muscatine Island
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Illinois
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Emlin McClain
Supreme Court
Columbus Junction Band
Baldwin Bros
Government Aeronautical Engineers
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