Rates Will Be Higher On Fire Insurance in Muscatine
An Iowa insurance man says fire losses have surged with daily averages around 750000 and a major 10 million loss at a Patterson fire. He reports rates likely to rise 25 percent for mercantile stocks frame buildings and manufacturing risks, as foreign and some American firms withdraw or reinsure.
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Cedar Rapids
Paterson
Continental
New York
New England
Middle States
Mail Clerk Proves Honesty With Silver Dollar Mail
W T Geissinger a traveling shoe salesman mailed a silver dollar with his daughters address pasted on it. A cynical foreign born salesman doubted mail honesty. A penny stamp was added and the coin sent via Uncle Sam. Geissinger received a note of thanks from his daughter confirming delivery.
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Braddock
Long Island
New York
Uncle Sam
W. T. Geissinger
United States
Geissinger
John Lowers
Christian Sheets
Geissenger
Bishop Spalding Denies Washington University Rectorship
Right Rev John Lancaster Spalding bishop of Peoria denied he is a candidate for the Catholic university rector position in Washington. He called the rumors absurd and said he does not want the post.
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Peoria Preltae
Peoria
John Lancaster Spalding
Diocese of
Catholic University At
Washington
Billy Rice Dies in Arkansas Minstrel Era
Ohlt Springs March 5 Death claims Billy Rice the old time minstrel. The malady is dropsy. He spent his last hours recalling his life and sharing stories of a burnt cork artist. At bedside he said I am down to my last white chip and the Almighty has coppered that. He added tell my friends I am going away back and they will find me on the end seat.
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Oht Springs
Ark
Billy Rice
Billy
One Way Settlers Rates Announced for Midwest Routes
The Iowa Central road offers very low one way rates from all points to Minnesota North and South Dakota with travel dates March 4 11 18 26 and April 1 8 1902. Consult local Iowa Central agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for details.
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Iowa Central Road
Minnesota
South Dakota
Geo. S. Batty
Marshall Town
Iowa
Busy Captain Hobson in Cotton Politics and Navy Exhibit
Captain Hobson is a busy young man involved in cotton interests and potential politics while directing a navy exhibit at Charleston. He gives speeches and, according to special dispatches, is reportedly engaged to be married.
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Hobson
Captain Hobson
Navy
Charleston
Consumption Cure Proclaimed By Fort Bayard Chief
Major Appel of Fort Bayard declares consumption can be cured at all stages after successful demonstrations. General MacArthur, visiting with Appel, commends the work at the government soldiers' sanitarium. The treatment centers on outdoor life, a carefully chosen nutritious diet, and absolute rest for weakened patients.
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Fort Bayard
N. M
Alburquerque
Major Appel
MacArthur
Appel
Attorneys Advertise Services and Offices in Muscatine Iowa
Clymer A. Coldren attorney at law offers prompt attention to collections with offices at 120 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa. J W Eells attorney at law and notary public handles fire insurance and legal matters from 300 East Second Street.
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Louise Eversmeyer
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Iowa
Clymer A. Coldren
East Second Street
J. W. M'Kee
Braunworth’s Drug Store
J. Carskaddan
W. K. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
Anilb Counsel
T Law
Muscatine, Ic
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Bank
Second Street
Scott Richman
Richman & Richman
P. Ingham
E. 2d Street
Nace
J. W. Eells
Iowa Baptist Honored by National B Y P A Invite
Rev. Richmond A. Smith pastor of the First Baptist Church Cedar Falls has been invited to address the national convention of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of America in Providence Rhode Island on July 10. He will accept and speak on God's Estimate of His Word.
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Cedar Falls
Richmond A. Smith
First Baptist Church
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
Providence
R. L
Smith
Prospective Investors Urged to Review Lands Near Rail Line
Prospective investors and business men are urged to study lands along and near the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line before buying. The company announces round trip tickets at low rates on the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May to many western and southern destinations. Full rate and schedule details available from company representatives in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Dakota
North Carolina
Tennesee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Jnc
G. Farmer
A.G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Senate OKs YMCA buildings on military reservations
The Senate passed a bill authorizing the erection of YMCA buildings on military reservations. The oath of office was administered to senators-elect Allison and Dolliver of Iowa. The House resumed consideration of the rural delivery service.
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Washington
Senate
International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association
Allison and Dolliver
Iowa
House
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Geo. Gay
Greenwich
Miles’ Nervine
Mr. Geo. Watson
Newton
Miles
Insane Asylum
A. M. Heifner
Jerico Springs
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Bishop Spalding
Hershey LumberCo
South Muscatine
Coormfort
Grand Opera House
B. F. Jackson & CO
Ife. Chemists
Indianapolis
Indiana
H. C. Theisen’s
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co. Bank
West Third Street
Aiti al
D. ¥. Jackson
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
Lowa Avenue
Bk. Richman
H. Jayne
W. Hoffman
Jayne & Hoffman
Society
K.L. G. P. Pearl
Macecabee Hall
R. W. George
Pres. Luevnd
Bartlett
Miler
Musquitine Tribe
RE. P. Lc l
Phil. J. Mackey
R . Johnson
Masonic
A.M
G. A. Riemeke
W. M
L. Johnson
Sec'yes
G. A. Riemcke
M. E. LI. P. Geo. c Winn
Molay Commandery
Jackson
E. C. W. H. McCoy
Co. Guiriam Lodge
D. Ef R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lowut
Speer
Corne
Cedar Street
Emitrance
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
V. C
J. A. Leyda
Clerk
J. M. Conner
M. B. A. Bend CK. Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
J. H. Cosgrove
Sue Browning
A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Asrethren
A. J. Barger
Howe
Bh. H. Dolsen
BRC
Mlacatine Homestead
G. A. R. Hall
Hershey Bank
A. W. Scott
Kate E. Beard
K. O. T. M. Muscatine
Maccabee Ha
Asthalter Building
G. W. Coverston
J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
Maccabee Hall
Asthalter
Ema Sterneman
L.ady
Carrie Rankin
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo
Howard
B. P. Day
Banner Lodge
NO. 10
D. OF H
A. W. Hall
Kate Ellman
Gussie Mull
Mary Crouch
St. Financier
O. E. S. Electa
A. L
W. Aiss
Emma Manlove
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
Asthaltes
J. M. Butler
Order of the Keross
Assembly Hall
Co. J. Hackettm
Peiper
Josephine Hackett
Rathsone Sisters
P. Ball
M. BK
Sally Mce
M. B
Frances Resesbeacy
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Chicago
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Lewisville
Fvansville
St. Louis
Memphis
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Mobile
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Pensacola
Jacksonville
Tennessee
C. L. Stone
Louiaville, Ky
Iowa Baptist
Allison
Dolliver
the Journal
VIA
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
St. Augustine
L. Stone
Gen. Pass
Louisville, KY
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