Legal clash over Muscatine power franchise prompt suit
A district court filing by Clymer A. Coldren seeks a permanent injunction to halt the People's Electric Light and Power franchise in Muscatine and to void the council approval. He alleges improper notice, overreach of power, and unconstitutional labor provisions, warning of damages and urging a temporary restraining order. The action centers on East Hill residents and streetcar promises tied to a prior contract.
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District Court
Muscatine County
Muscatine
East Hill
Clymer A. Coldren
People’s Electric Light and Power Company
Old Electric Light Company
Coldren
Mr. Coldren
United States
Iowa
People’s Light and Power Company
First Steps to Baby Health Before Birth
Pre natal health advice promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as strengthening mothers and easing birth. It claims to improve nerves and sleep, nurture the fetus, and prevent pain. An anecdotal endorsement from Mrs. J W G Stephens accompanies the promotion.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Cedar Valley Women Sew All Day at Mrs Swain Home
Twenty two ladies from Cedar Valley M E church gathered Thursday for an all day sewing session at Mrs M G Swain’s home. After Bible reading and prayer the group planned to meet again March 27. The item lists various social notes and amusing conundrums created by Nellie and Nina Flater for a party.
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Cedar Valley
M. E. Church
M. G. Swain
Noah
Misses Flater Entertain Royal Guests at Pastime
After the pastime refreshments were served and guests departed at a late hour. Charles Rock traveled to Davenport on Monday. Mr and Mrs M G Swain and Miss Mollie Flater were Muscatine visitors today.
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West Liberty
Newton Haldeman
Downing
R. E. Hogue
Fifth Street
James Winders
Cumberland
Ila
Muscatine
Geo. Ward
West Branch
Theodore Bail
Lizzie Nichols
Marshalltown
Davenport
Paderewski
G. A. Moore
Merrill
W. G. Reep
W. R. Lane
G. F. Sheldon
Emma Luse
Mildred Nichols
Vannie Burge
Schall
Phelps and
Mohler
West Fourth Street
Albert Whiticre
Amos Whiticre
Columbus Street
A. C. Quier
Calhoun Street
M. F. Melick
Calhoun and
Fifth Streets
Henderson
Misses Flater
Charles Rock
M. G. Swain
Mollie Flater
Wilton Ladies Host Pleasant Social. Local Caucuses Nominate
Mrs C D Eaton and Mrs C Brown entertained about 60 friends in Wilton Iowa with decorations and a repast. Juried notes report millinery openings, a piano recital visitors, a Des Moines trip, a family death, and a caucus nominating Geo Bannick for mayor, councilmen Friederichsen and Ayres, treasurer Agnew, clerk Nelson, assessor Beimford. An independent caucus later nominated Charles Kelley for mayor while backing the previous candidates.
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Des Moines
James Chasteen
Lillie
Letts
Chasteen
Asher
J. T. Downer
D. Piggot
J. M. Scott
J. O. Witmer
Grace Ott
Davenport
Sam Barr
West Liberty
Wilton
Citizens’ Caucus
Opera House
Geo. Bannick
Ernest Friederichsen
Lowry Ayres
D. G. Agnew
M. B. Nelson
John Beimford
Chas. Kelley
Seats Going Fast for Vogel Minstrels at Grand
Advance ticket sales for John W. Vogels big minstrels at the Grand Monday night indicate strong interest with latecomers likely to stand. The program features Arthur Rigby Chas Gano the O Brien troupe of acrobats Leighton and Leighton Don Gordon McCoy and Gano a notable singing group and a fifteen piece orchestra under Jos Norton. A free open air band concert is planned in front of the theater at 7 15.
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John W. Vogel
Vogel
Arthur Rigby
Chas. Gano
O’brien
Leighton and
Leighton
Don Gordon
McCoy
Gano
Jos. Norton
Eyrie Language School Announces Spring Term Start
Cora C Weed states the spring term begins April 1 with March enrollment for all entrants. Courses listed include French English German Art of Conversation Science of Language Great Religions Art Rudiments English Literature Ancient History.
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Cora C. Weed
Heap Medicine Man
An advertisement-style discussion argues coffee is a poison to many and promotes Postum Food Coffee as a healthier alternative. It urges readers to test coffee elimination for ten days while using plain food and Postum, claiming revived health and energy as proof.
Paderewski’s Pullman Car Turned by Mississippi Bridge Draw
Paderewski caused a stir in Davenport as his private Pullman car could not be turned in the yards. With no turntable large enough, railroad workers proposed various options until the government bridge draw over the Mississippi was used to pivot the seventy foot car, enabling the pianist to sleep head toward the engine.
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Paderewski
Davenport
Rock Island Road
Chicago
Colona
Burlington
Government Bridge
Mississippi
America
New Theory Claims Hay Fever Linked to Body Health
A Cave Spring Georgia woman credits improved health and Grape-Nuts breakfast food with curing her hay fever. After months of emaciation she gained weight to 110 pounds and saw no hay fever symptoms by September, attributing the change to better nutrition.
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Cave Spring
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Guaranteed refunds on Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottle
The undersigned merchants promise refunds if the 65 cent cough remedy fails to cure. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfaction or return of money. Nesper & Co. J J Havercamp G A Riemcke W B Barkalow J T Keuchmar.
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Nesper & Co
J. J. Havercamp
G. A. Riemcke
W. B. Barkalow
J.T. Keuchmar
Grace Hotel Chicago promotion to Muscatine readers
Special notice to Muscatine people recommends living at the Grace Hotel in Chicago at Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street. It claims the hotel offers convenience and reasonable prices and invites readers to try the Grace on their next Chicago trip.
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Chicago
Grace
Jackson Rowly
Clark Street
President weighs Miles case over insubordination
President Roosevelt has not decided how to handle Lieutenant General Miles. He called the matter serious and deserving of court martial or dismissal, while Secretary Root urged caution and full consideration before acting. A decision is not expected soon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Miles
Root
General Miles
Very Cheap Colonist Rates To Montana Idaho Oregon and Utah
Colonist rates will apply at all Iowa Central stations for travel to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and Utah. The offer covers multiple routes and aims to promote cross state movement with reduced fares.
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Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Iowa Central
Rail promotional fare ad mentions western routes and cities
An old promotional notice advertises reduced rail rates during March and April covering routes from Butte to Salt Lake City and intermediate stops including Helena Boise Tacoma Spokane Seattle Port Ogden and Denver and nearby points.
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Butte
Helena
Boise
Tacoma
Spokane
Seattle
Portand
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Denver
New Panitorium Laundry and Shine at 222 East Second
Luellen Bros. offer cleaning and pressing services and shoe shining at the New Panitorium located at 222 East Second Street beside the Grand hotel.
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Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
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S. L. Johnson
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A. Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
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