Muscatine Delegation Tours Washington for Government Building Aim
W D Burk returned from Washington D C where a Muscatine Commercial club committee sought government building support. He met Prince Henry of Prussia and President Theodore Roosevelt during an auto tour, noting a chance encounter with Irving Bechelorx author of Eben Holden. The party faced a snow delay returning via Pittsburgh.
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W. D. Burk
Washington
D. C
Muscatine
Commercial Club
Col. J. H. Munroe
John M. Kemble
Mr. Burk
Munroe
Kemble
Burk
Prince Henry
Prussia
House of Representatives
Mt. Vernon
Europe
Irving Bechelorx
Eben Holden
Muscatine Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Panel for April Term Jury List Issued
The April district court term opens April 1 with Judge House on the bench. Petit jurors named include Frambers, Henderson, Keeping, Marolf, Juettner, Wehr, Cockshoot, Horton, Reed, Snyder, Fuller, Bailey, Covell, Ruthenberg, Goff, Propst, Pasley, Schmidt, Millett, Reimers, Noetlich, Beck, Addleman, Romaine. Jurors report April 7 for duty. other cases, including State of Iowa v Byron Crocker, rolled to next term after jury discharge.
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District Court
Peter Frambers
Muscatine
Charles Henderson
Moscow
Wm. Keeping
J. Fred Marolf
Wilton
Henry A. Juettner
T. J. Wehr
Orono
James Cockshoot
B. Horton
Allen Reed
Bloomington
Jacob Snyder
Cedar
Gus. Fuller
George H
L. Romaine
Wapsinonoc
Judge House
Maquoketa
Brannan
State of Iowa
Byron Crocker
Crocker
Steamboat Invention Promises Value for Navigation
Frank Exline of Geddes introduces a vertical steamboat propeller with potential to aid steamboat operations along the river. The device is expected to offer improved navigation support and practical usefulness to river pilots and crews.
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Frank Exline
Geddes, S
Novel vertical paddle propeller aims to double steamboat speed
The Racine Boat company of Racine Wisconsin plans a Lake Michigan test in six weeks to prove a vertical paddle propeller, mounted between two wheels, can press water backward and use all transmitted power. Senator Kittredge will push the invention to the navy department.
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Racine Boat Company
Racine
Wis
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Kittredge
South Dakota
Navy Department
Cure for a Cold and How to Cope In Winter
A Washington Star interview with a hotel physician explains colds as inflamed mucous membranes and argues no rapid cure exists. He urges indoor rest, extra clothing, and warmth, with quinine doses and tonics before meals to lift mood and renew vitality, aiming to ease symptoms rather than cure quickly.
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Washington Star
Citizens Court for School Director Nominations Tonight
The Muscatine city hall hosts a school director caucus at 7 30 with Morgridge and Appel seeking renomination Others named D V Jackson Henry Elfers D W McKee and a potential Jackson Appel ticket A crowd and public focus since last year spurred interest in school governance and keeping high standards.
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G. QO. Morgridge
John M. Appel
D., V. Jackson
Henry Elfers
D. V. Jackson
J. W. McKee
Margridge
Appel
Morgridge
Muscatine
Wanted Female Experienced Grad-er on Pearl Buttons
Job ad from Standard Button Works Lyons Iowa seeking a female graduate experienced in pearl button making.
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Standard Buttons Works
Lyons
Iowa
The Golden Rule Across Cultures
A compilation of maxims from many traditions on treating others as you wish to be treated. It cites Ibo Persian Grecian Chinese Buddhist Egyptian Christian Mohammedan Hindoo and Roman and Jewish sayings. The piece frames the rule as a universal ethical standard guiding personal conduct and business alike.
Congregation Funds Minister then Sends Him Abroad
A Scottish church gave its minister a monetary gift and sent him to Europe for a holiday. A continental meeting with a prominent church member led to the quip that the minister looked well and rested, while the member implied the congregation itself needed rest.
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Germany
Pearson
One of nature's noblemen a gift for birthdays
A witty exchange defines one of nature's noblemen as a man who smiles and exclaims How nice Just what I wanted when he receives a ridiculous cheap gift for his birthday.
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Willie
Standard and Times
Gum Line Clues and Health Advice From Old Text
The passage warns of blue or red lines on gums indicating health issues. It suggests checking water pipes for lead poisoning, washing hands for painters, and seeking medical help. Advice includes cod liver oil, open windows, and sanitarium referral for consumptives as precautionary measures.
Crawford Have they enlarged their circle of acquaintances
Judge notes that since moving into a big house and gaining wealth the Crawfords have not increased their circle of acquaintances and know fewer people than before.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
Judge
Described Garment Features with Plaits and Buckle
A cut of fabric shaped at the hips forms a full lower portion with folds. Narrow top plaits hold the piece in place. The center panel remains plain with cross strapped edging and a small buckle fastening at the cepter.
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E. L. Cole
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John Dankert
Pine Street
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Olds
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W. S. Peasley
Batterson Building
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J. B. Lindle
G. W. Lindle
Inquire Life Journal
H. S. Moore
West Third Street
D. T. Peters
Bartlett Bros
Rock Island
Moler Barber College
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