Southerner's voyage reveals northern migrants and Mississippi bonanza
A dispatch from Mobile describes a trip exposing many Illinois and Iowa settlers in Mississippi and Tennessee. Col George Wilson of Tupelo discusses land values, cotton and corn yields, and the shift from northern work to enslaved labor on southern farms. The report notes Saturday as a nonwork day for black labor, Sunday offerings, and lumber trade, plus observations of local eateries and social life.
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Mobile
Ala
St. Louis
Corinth
Miss
Tennessee
Illinois
Iowa
Col. Wilson
Tupelo
George Wilson
Mississippi
Cuba
Battey Optician Offers Latest Fitting Appliances
W E Battey, a graduate optician, advertises precision fittings and the latest optical appliances at 217 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer A. Coldren
East Second Street
Muscatine
Iowa
Bramworth’s Drug Store
Grain-O Promoted as Coffee Substitute For Children
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing grain based drink that can replace coffee for children. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared and costs about 15 to 25 cents, with all grocers selling it.
Letts Musical at Thompson's Delights Friday Audience
The musical at D Thompson's Friday evening drew a hearty crowd with select readings by Miss Swan and Miss Shellabar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kephart
D. Thompson’s
Misses Swan
Shellabar
Fruitland Socials and Fires Dominate Island News
Mrs J S Garnes hosts a ladies gathering with C T Mc Campbell F T Nesper. a half mile west tenement house burned with partial contents saved. Oyster suppers and hunts described. church roof needs repair. several local residents ill or dying. Sunday school reorganized scheduled for April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Garnes
C. T. Mc Campbell
F. T. Nesper
Muscatine
Concannon
J. C. Hunter
Court of Honor
Davenport
Bogus Island
Fred. Lukenbach
Adams
Ed. Frye
M. O. Stanwood
Sweetland Township
J. L. Cross
John Kemp
Grandview
F. Kemp
Emery Chatfield
Cliff Yeager
Chas. Fynk
Beggs German Salve Promises Pile Cure Endorsed by Physicians
For all sores, ulcers, wounds, burns, and skin diseases Beggs' German Salve is advertised as a guaranteed remedy. Nevada Missouri resident C H Lidell claims immediate relief and permanent cure from piles. Endorsed by physicians and sold by McBride & Cope and Haverkamp's pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lidell
Nevada
McBride & Cope and
Havercamp
West Liberty Votes on Free Public Library Plan
Miss Etta Hildebrand visits home during spring vacation near Stockton. J A Jelly's condition considered slightly improved but unstable. Election day held to decide if West Liberty should establish a free public library with women voters. Early indications suggest a strong passage. The town previously granted women the franchise and electric light. A free library is seen as a needed facility for a town of this size.
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Etta Hildebrand
Stockton
J. A. Jelly
West Liberty
Hall's Catarrh Cure Doomed By Local Treatments
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they cannot reach the disease seat. The remedy is internal and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is a prescription from a leading doctor, a tonic and blood purifier combination. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cuesty & Son Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists. price 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cuesty & Son
Toledo
Ohio
Drugsiete
Southwest Muscatine Neighborhood News Update
The sick improve with Edna Hawk back to health. W Rexroad and wife from Anita visit friends here. H Koph repairs a burned house replacing the old one. Hunters head out for ducks though yields unclear. J Royster fills a lot level with street for improvement. Spring warms the area as mills prepare to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rexroad
Anita
Iowa
H. Koph
Jank Royster
Kalorama School Term Opens with Miss Ponbeck Teacher
Kalorama announces spring term starts Tuesday April 3 with Miss Fannie Ponbeck as teacher. Local society notes invite Dorcas Sewing Society at Mrs G C Olds Oak Grove on March 28. Neighbors and residents are mentioned with visits, callers, and local improvements. Hair loss remedy ad from Beggs Hair Refiner endorses scalp treatment.
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Kalorama
Fannie Ponbeck
Ponbeck
Dorcas Sewing Society
G. C. Olds
Oak Grove
Fannie
Lois Dale
Tipton
Clarence
Iowa
W. H. Fishburn
Shiloh
G. W. Scott
E. H. Liebbe
Joe Worst
Muscatine
J. H. Dolsen
Joe
Anna Dolsen
David Vannatta
J. G. Dermody
James H. Dolsen
Fultz
Jefferson Boyler
Jeff. E. W. Denton
Dolsen
Patrick Rowland
FE. H. Liebbe
Noah Fultz
Zinc Ore Found on Illinois Farm by John Easterday
John Easterday, a prominent Illinois farmer, exhibited zinc ore samples in Ft Madison Iowa after discovering ore on his Appanoose township farm. The specimens appear to contain a payable percentage of metal and could prove valuable if confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Easterday
Illinois
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Appanoose Township
Easterday
Come Eat Drink and Be Merry at German Evangelical Church
Community event announced for Wednesday March 28 at the German Evangelical Church. Dinner served 11 to 1, supper 5 to 8 with fancy goods on sale. Everyone welcome.
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Society
J. Pitchforth
W. M. A.W. MorGan
Hawkeye Lodge
Scummer G. Sheafnit
W. M. W. Eversmeyer
Washington
G. A. Riemcke
C. Wurn
Secy
DE Molay Commandry
E. T
M. L. Mikkesell
E. C
G. D. LezoTre
Miriam Lodge
D. of B
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Irmeeee
Second
Cedars
Cedar Street
M. W. OF
Muscatine Camp
Godmen of America
Olds’ Block
Frank Gould
Clay Knezese
Woodman Hall
S. E. Fox
R.C. Schenck
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
J . H. CosGrove
G. W. CovEersTon
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
Eagle Lodge
U. W. Hall
Second Street
S. R. Amlong
M. W
R. M
Redman Hall
Shammo Hall
Maccabee Hall
Wisch
Henry H. Fack
J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Macabee Hall
Ch's
W. D. Hine
Mary E. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington Council No
Q. T. Howard
Are
Mt “Ay
Sec
Iankers’ Union OF the World
Woodmen Hall
First National Bank
Goood
WW. L. Peyeatt
N. W. Meyers
Ianner Lodge
D. OF H
A.O U. W. Hall
Mollie E. Wiles
Gussie Mull
Electa
E. Giester
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Thos. Brown
Ofice
John M. Kemble
J. W. McKee
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson & CO. Life Insurance
Old’s
Iowa Ave
J. Carskaddan
D. Burk Carskaddan & Burk
West Second Street
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
Muscatine, Iowa
G. M. Titus
D. W. Jackson Titus & Jackson
Attorneys AT Law
Iowa Avenue
B. Jayne
W. Hoffman Jayne & Hoffman
BR. F. Richman
Scott Richman
Richman & Richman
DRS
Dean
J. 8. Kulp
Cook, Musser & Co.'s Bank
Owa Avenue
Daily Journal
Sun
Souther
A. L. Lindner
the Journal
R. A. Holmes
E. E. Davidson
C. W. Hodges
Knox
Thompson's Book Store
Allen
Montpelier
City
Beecham
Dr. LeZotte
B. E. Lilly's
Hoffman
Chet. Brown
Andrew Kirsch
Bishop Morrison
Trinity Parish
Oskaloosa
Clare Morford
Columbus Junction
W. E. Batty
Harry van Duren
Rock Island
Rev. Fry
Pleasant Plain
Frank Bowman
Matt
Byrne
Robert O'Brien
Iowa City
Paul Hoffman
C. T. Gremmel
Jo Kemble
Alden Hoover
Mildred Eliot
W. F. Hinesley
Lexington
Jones & Rice
Smoke Knox
Matt. Byrne
Edith
Robert O’brien
George F. O’brien
A. L. Lindwer
McBride & Cope’s
W. E. Battey
LETTS
Fruitland
Southwest Muscatine
Edna Hawk
John A. Linder
Advocate
Humeston
Havercamop’s
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
New York
Washvine
Elle
Eleanor
Andree
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Cash Dry Goods Store
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