Mad dog menace prompts dog muzzle suggestion in townships
Farmers report many dogs roaming loose and mad dog incidents in Bloomington and Sweetland townships near Fairport. A. H. Klepper says a dog killed about twenty chickens in one night and a dog was shot after menaced a pig. Calls grow for trustees to order dog muzzles to prevent hydro-phobia risks.
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A. H. Klepper
Journal Office
Bloomington
Sweetland
Bloomington Township
Fairport
Sweetland Townships
Missionary preacher and local notices fill Columbus Junction
Rev J Albert Miller who returned from China will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Attorneys Gray Van Dyke Tucker and Mossberry were in town for court. Walter Hughes returns from Fairfield to help at W H Hughes dry goods. Mrs Ella Mize offers the Union house hotel for sale. Chas Prinz of Prinz and Lar more ice house involved in local trades.
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Columbus Junction
Arch
J. Albert Miller
China
Boxer Seige
Presbyterian Church
Gray
van Dyke, Tucker
Mossberry
W. F. Hall
Walter Hughes
Fairfield
S. W. H. Hughes
Ella Mize
Union House
I. M. Lane
Ella Puncan
William Owen to Star in Merchant of Venice in Muscatine
William Owen, Albany native and veteran stage actor, began in his teens with F. S. Chant and progressed through the Daniel Bandman and Madame Rhea companies. He led juvenile roles for several firms before joining Louis Morrison Co as Mephistopheles. Now touring his seventh season, he presents Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice in Muscatine on Thursday March 28.
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William Owen
Albany
New York State
Owen
Daniel Bandman
Muscatine
Guarantee of refunds on cough syrup bottles
A signed notice promises refunds for Greg's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. It also guarantees a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Names include G. A. Reimeye, B. Barkalow, J. J. Havercamp, Nesper & Co., and J. Theo. Keuchmaz.
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Greg
D. G. A. Reimeye
B. Barkalow
J. J. Havercamp
Nesper & Co
J. Theo. Keuchmaz
Oldest Mississippi River Engineer Claims 1858 License
J. K. Martin, engineer on the Waunetta, says he holds the oldest river license, issued in 1858. He has lived in Muscatine since 1858, built a house 37 years ago, and describes learning algebra for exam purposes before renewing his chief engineer license for the opening river season.
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J. K. Martin
Waunetta
Journal
Mississippi River
Mr. Martin
Dubuque
Muscatine
Cleaning Streets Brightens City After Winter Accumulation
The street commissioner leads a crew cleaning paved city streets to remove winter buildup. Workers have operated since yesterday morning and the cleaned streets show a more presentable appearance.
Company C Recruits Line Up In First Regular Drill
Company C held its first regular drill since inspection with old members and new recruits. The recruits showed great improvement and the unit aims to form a prize drill team before the summer encampment.
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Company C
Pie Social at Court of Honor Meeting
Five members were initiated and seven applications were voted upon at the Court of Honor meeting last evening. After routine business the court held a social session with a very good program and refreshments of pie.
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Court of Honor
McCoys Celebrate Twenty First Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs N A McCoy of East Hill hosted friends last evening for their twenty first wedding anniversary A sumptuous turkey dinner followed by social hour marked the observance.
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N .A. McCoy
East Hill
Protracted Meetings Begin at First M. E. Church
Protracted meetings started at the First Methodist Episcopal church last evening led by Rev. Stafford. The Epworth League held a special gathering before the regular services.
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M. FE
Stafford
Epworth League
Farm Sale Near Muscatine Real Estate Listing
A well improved 26 acre farm near Muscatine offered for sale on reasonable terms with possession at once. Titus and Jakson handle the listing.
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Muscatine
Titus & Jakson
Buffalo catch on island weighs 48 pounds
Ed Thompson and Slim Andrews were reported to have caught a fine buffalo at the Island last Sunday. The animal weighed 48 pounds and their catch drew local notice.
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Ed. Thompson
Slim Andrews
Muscatine Markets Face Poor Roads Hinder Farm Trade
Roads in bad condition keep farmers from bringing corn hogs and other goods to Muscatine market. Hogs fetch 5.50 dollars per head but mud deters many from selling. Dairymen urged to support pure food laws despite setbacks as Congress debate continues with named senators and representatives noted.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Markets and Pan American Expo Notes
Market prices for corn oats hay butter eggs and meats listed with ranges from 40 to 60 cents for grains and 5.40 to 6.15 dollars for hogs. Also includes prices for fruits vegetables coal and seafood. Pan American Exposition at Niagara Falls details Nickel Plate Road promotions and lodging contacts in Chicago and Buffalo.
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Rio
Americas
United States
Niagara Frontier
Nickel Plate Road
Felder
Chicago
Buffalo
New York City
Boston
Pan- American
John Y. Callahan
Adams St
Niagara Falls
F. J. Moore
Main St
N. Y
Markets Today Special Dispatch From H J Toher Co
Special dispatch reports on today’s market action from H J Toher Co brokers. H E sectional notes offer price moves, trading volume, and brief commentary on commodity and stock activity.
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H. J. Toher
H. E
Pan-American Exposition to be held in Buffalo 1901
The Pan-American Exposition to be held in Buffalo from May 1 to November 1 1901 attracts worldwide interest. It aims to show Western Hemisphere progress over a century of achievements and to foster closer relations among its peoples.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Western Hemisphere
Burlingens Orders Five Elegant Dining Cars
The Burlinguen has placed an order with the Pullman company for five dining cars. Each car will cost about $20000 including china linen and silverware. Cars will feature empire roofs seating forty passengers with rich yet plain furnishings and polished wood details.
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Burlingen
Pullman Company
Painting and paper hanging by E. L. Kempner
E. L. Kempner advertises painting and paper hanging services located at 714 East Fifth, offering interior finishing work for homes.
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E. L. Kempner
East Fifth
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Wisconsin
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New York
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