Petition Against Muscatine Bridge Action Sparks Local Debate
Letter to the Journal describes a petition by Drury and Buffalo Prairie farmers not to patronize Muscatine merchants for a year. The bridge company fenced the feed yard opposite the river to curb drunkenness, prompting toll concerns and plans to circulate the petition. Superintendent Chester Lillibridge confirms land purchase and move to stop disturbances while noting a hitching acre was bought for bridge patrons.
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Journal
Drury
Buffalo Prairie
Bridge Company
Muscatine
The
Chester Lillibridge
Lillibridge
Illinois
Farmers Outline Plan to Aid Muscatine Trade
The text shows farmers planning action with businessmen suggesting the Commercial club or merchants should undertake a thorough investigation to protect Muscatine trade interests. It conveys intent and calls for formal inquiry to safeguard local commerce.
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Commercial Club
Muscatine
Among the Lodges and Upcoming Initiations
The A P O N T lodge will admit a large class of candidates at its Monday meeting next week. Eagle Lodge No 10 A O U W plans a small meeting Thursday with some degree work, followed by a larger session next week for a big candidate class. The M W A met last night with fair attendance and some degree work, and a joint session with the Royal Neighbors is planned for a future date for shared amusement and events.
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A. P. O. N. T. Lodge
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Ladies of the Woodmen
The New Woman Made Over By Quitting Coffee
A Richmond Virginia woman Sue W Fairall details severe health decline from coffee use including headaches nervousness heart palpitations sight loss and eventual blindness She credits stopping coffee with Postum and later Grape Nuts Breakfast Food for dramatic health gains including weight gain improved walking stamina and better memory She allows publication of her name to help others
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Sue W. Fairall
N. 4Th Street
Richmond
Brotherhood of American Yeomen elects two new members
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a regular meeting at their hall with good attendance. Two new members were elected to membership. J. Z. Benson, district manager, attended and spoke impressively. A prepared program followed the business session.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
J. Z. Benson
Pleasant farewell party for Wm. Brooks in town
Misses Alice and Cora Phoenix and Emma Boyd hosted at the Townsleys for Wm. Brooks who wintered here and departs for Davenport to take a position on the Helen Blair. The evening featured music conversation and a tasty refreshments spread with guests Maud Onsley Effie Greenaway Mary Greenaway Mrs. Onsley Otto Baines Wm. Greenaway Wm. Lankins Jeff Thompson and Wm. Brooks.
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Dr. Townsley
Alice
Cora Phoenix
Emma Boyd
Wm. Brooks
City
Davenport
Helen Blair
Maud Onsley
Effie
Mary Greenaway
Mrs. Onsley
Messrs
Otto Baines
Wm. Greenaway
Wm. Lankins
Jeff Thompson
Local Medicine Guarantees Refund for Cough Syrup
Nesper & Co and partners guarantee refunds on Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar two sizes a 50 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughing or cold symptoms. The notice lists J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow and J. T. Keuchmarg as undersigned parties.
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Nesper & Co
J. J. Havercamp
G. A. Riemcke
W. B. Barkalow
J.T. Keuchmarg
Trains Beauties for This Branch to Benefit Muscatine
Rock Island plans ten new through trains for Chicago to California service, budgeting around 2 million dollars. Muscatine is noted as a beneficiary as discussions of additional trains surface though officials say no formal confirmation has arrived. The project aims to rival rival routes with elegant equipment operated by Southern Pacific crews from El Paso.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Island Road
el Paso
the Road
Pacific Coast
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Iowa Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin Clubs Tour Success
The Iowa Wesleyan University Glee and Mandolin Clubs from Mt. Pleasant IA enjoyed a highly successful annual tour. They were well received in Muscatine Washington Newton Sigourney Montezuma and Montezuma again with crowded houses and strong praise for their program. They closed with a sacred concert Sunday evening at Montezuma Methodist Church.
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Muscatine
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Washington
Newton
Sigourney
Montezuma
Easter at First M. E. Church
Easter services will be specially observed next Sabbath at the First M. E. church. The Knight Templars will attend the morning service in a body, and in the evening the regular church choir will give an Easter praise service. At 2 o clock the Sabbath school will hold Easter services in the auditorium of the church.
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M. E
Knight Templars
North Prairie News Roundup
North Prairie Iowa March 25 Alf Armstrong sowing wheat this week Miss Jessie Chamberlain to teach spring term first attempt at teaching director had schoolhouse white washed and cleaned Lillie Drew Kramers sick wild ducks plentiful last week Mr Murray three days Alf Armstrong four Will McGinnis two Mrs Nick Lang and Miss Bertha returned from Geneseo Illinois after relative's death
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North Prairie
Alf. Armstrong
Jessie Chamberlain
Lillie Drew Kramers
Murray
Will McGinnis
Nick Lang
Farmer's Rich Fund: Iowa Copper Ore on Farm Near Lowell
F. J. Weigart of Henry county reports a copper ore discovery on his farm near Lowell Iowa. An assayer at the Denver school of mines notes a likely large fortune if properly mined, while the parcel is tied to broader debates on fair trade and oleo margarine fraud.
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Lowell, Ia
F. J. Weigart
Henry County
American Farm
American Farm Farm
Abraham
Sarah
Congress
Iowa
Dolliver Defends Butter And Farm Life In Oleo Bill Debate
In a extended appeal Dolliver rejects attacks on butter and farm life tied to the oleo bill. He recalls West Virginia farm memories and the butter making process, argues quality controls prevent harm, notes McKinley era voyage and frost bit recollections, and cites the 12th census showing farm families across the nation.
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McKinley
Iowa
Philippine Army
John Hay
Illinois
Tama Jim Wilson
Scotland
Special Low Rate to California from Iowa Central
In March and April the Iowa Central railway will sell one way excursion tickets from all Iowa and Illinois stations to California at a special low rate. Tourists travel in equipped cars leaving every Tuesday in those months, with no changes en route and reduced winter travel annoyances. For reservations and rates contact your local Iowa Central agent or Geo. S. Patty at Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Road
California
Iowa
Ilinois
Pacific Coast
Coast
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Patty
Marshalltown
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F. A. Neidig
East 2d Street
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East Second Street
East 6Th St
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Eagle Iron Works and Foundry
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