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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1902

Page

2

Odd Fellowship 83rd Anniversary in Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa Iowa marks the 83rd anniversary of Odd Fellowship with a gala on April 26 led by the Central lone district. Invitations have gone to Mason City Muscatine Kleithebdorg Des Moines Centerville and nearby towns for a grand reunion and parade. Judge Z A Church deputy grand master from Jefferson will give the afternoon address and Centerville staff will present the initiatory and second degrees at night.

Oskaloosa Odd Fellowship Lone District Mason City Muscatine Kleithebdorg Des Moines Centerville Z. A. Church Jefferson Marshalltown

Boy dragged by mule in pasture near Munterville

Clarence Crambler a 10 year old boy living near Munterville Iowa was dragged by a running mule while attempting to rope it. He suffered a dislocated right ankle a compound dislocation of the left knee bruises and other injuries with little hope of recovery.

Ottumwa Clarence Crambler Munterville Crambler

Saloon Policy Agreement Split in Dubuque Citizens' Party

In Dubuque Iowa March 26 the city convention of the Citizens' non partisan party adopted resolutions for reasonable observance of liquor laws and voted down stricter statutes. Mayor Berg was chosen to head the ticket, endorsing his administration amid Archbishop Keane's opposition. The party aims to balance both factions.

Citizens’ Party Dubuque Keane Citizens Berg

To Cure Grip in Two Days Remedy Ad

Laxative Bromo Quinine promises to remove the cause of grip with a two day cure. E W Grove signs each box. Price is reported at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Iowa Pension Increase For Robert Armstrong

Washington reports an Iowa pension increase for Robert Armstrong of Muscatine listed among several pension actions. Postmaster changes include Knox in Fremont county and Landis in Taylor county with resignations, plus rural free delivery to Collins Story county starting May 1. Clyde Jasper post office to be discontinued and new postmasters commissioned at Lake City and Herndon.

Robert Armstrong Muscatine Washington Knox Fremont Frank Kirkby H. M. Hamer Landis Taylor County Augusta van Atta E. B. Hamilton Collins Story County Clyde Jasper County Josiah D. McVay Lake City Matthew C. Roe Herndon Iowa Robt. M. Dihel Abel Fetrow Wellman

Changes at Lombard College Abolish Preparatory Dept

Lombard College in Galesburg announces radical curriculum changes to raise its standard. The preparatory department is abolished and the Harvard entrance plan adopted with Western adjustments. A four year high school course and a list of accredited high schools become entrance requirements.

Galesburg Lombard College Harvard

Giant Biglow tree fuels Salix school for winter

A five foot five inch diameter hollow hearted tree on the Biglow ranch near Salix was cut and sold to the local school district. It yielded thirty cords of wood valued at 51 dollars and provides enough fuel for the winter with more left for another season. The tree is believed to be the largest in Woodbury county and has drawn attention from hunters and fishermen visiting Browns or Horseshoe lake.

Salix California Biglow Ranch Browns Horseshoe Lake A. F. Bigelow Woodbury H. N. Avarry M.D Dumas Ark Liao Liquid Ozone CO Kinzie Street Chicaco

River Bulletin and Portage River Forecast 1902

The report notes a river rise of about half a foot daily between Le Claire and Muscatine as of March 27 1902. Burlington dispatches detail the season’s boat arrivals at Burlington including the Sidney the Diamond Jo line and other vessels with yard and stage updates. The Kaiser Mill at Stillwater and the St Croix lumber operation outline a busy season with a rebuilt high capacity mill running double shifts to meet new contracts rafted lumber and a large rafting shed on the St Croix.

Mississippi le Claire Muscatine Burlington Gazette Burlington St. Louis Sidney Helen Blair Davenport W. J. Young Young Eloise Stillwater Gazette the Gazette Eclipse William Kaiser Hugh D. Campbell Isaac L. Skeith Anderson A. Ewart St. Croix St. Croix Valley Allis Kaiser Stillwater

High School Athlete Faces Tragedy After Fatal Shot Put

In Clinton Iowa on March 26 Tim Clark a former high school football captain threw a twelve pound shot during practice in the park. The shot struck Hugh Callahan an 18 year old boy in the head causing a fractured skull and death within minutes.

Clinton Iowa Tim Clark Hugh Callahan

Launch with Governor Van Sant aboard clears for Minnesota lakes

A jaunty launch with Captain Van Sant and a pilot aboard proceeded north from Burlington yesterday bound for Minnesota lakes. The craft, owned by Governor Samuel Van Sant of Minnesota, is linked to Captain Van Sant as a renowned steamboat owner whose raft boats tow for many down river mills.

Burlington Samuel van Sant Minnesota Minnesota Lakes Captain van Sant Big

One Way Settlers Rates Across Iowa Central Line

Very low passenger rates apply from all Iowa Central points to destinations in Minnesota and the Dakotas on March 4 11 18 25 and April 1 8 1902. Consult your local Iowa Central agent or write Geo S Batty G P T A Marshall for details and travel planning.

Iowa Central Road Minnesota South Dakota Geo. S. Batty G. P Tov Nn Towa

Santos-Dumont to Attend St Louis Airship Contest Conference

Santos-Dumont arrives in St Louis for a consultation on the World’s Fair airship competition. He will be joined by a mechanical expert to help set rules and organize the event, with two airship types, steerable balloons and aeroplanes, considered for the contest. The airship Santos-Dumont No. 7 will be shipped to St Louis and assembled there for operation by August.

St. Louis M. Santos-Dumont France Santos-Dumont Santos-Dumont No

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