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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
Citizens of Keokuk and Hamilton seek federal approval to build a power canal along the Des Moines rapids at the Illinois shore. The plan envisions a 3 million dollar project to harness 100 000 horsepower with a dam across the Mississippi at the Des Moines rapids, to benefit the Mississippi Valley and Keokuk.
The Keokuk and Hamilton Water Power company seeks government action to build a dam and locks at the foot of the Des Moines rapids to open year round navigation and develop vast water power for the upper Mississippi valley. They urge government development or rights for private control to benefit communities along the river.
Advert says Ikromo Quinine tablets can cure a cold in one day. Money back refund offered by druggists if the remedy fails, with E W Groves signatures on every box and a price of 25 cents.
Wapello ia May 8 announces a reception for Rev D L Dunkle barger and family. Marriage news: Ora Holler to Romeo Smith of Brigham City Utah. School board elected Mattie Hunt for second primary grade. K of P lodge to meet for third degree. Crescent club hosts husbands May 14. Hogback bridge repairs progress with new tubing. Saturday band concerts begin May 9 with a schedule of tunes. The thirteenth annual Wapello high school commencement set for June 3 1903 with baccalaureate May 31. Graduates listed. large class omits usual orations. D F Bradley to give address.
Commodore Alexander Grossheim, holder of the two cups, plans a Muscatine series this summer inviting Burlington and Davenport sailors to compete. He proclaims the season on and vows to defend his titles. race courses around the tow-head and in front of the city are proposed. About thirty preliminary races precede the August International races off Sandy Hook, with new game Teetering attracting interest.
A fragment advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a price of 25 cents and mentions a signature and am/pm marker. The text is incomplete and provides limited context about the product and sale details.
The state institution farms find hog raising profitable with over 1500 young pigs available to begin the season.
In thousands of homes Dr Hale's Household Ointment is a dependable remedy for both people and animals. It covers rheumatism to burns and chest colds, with testimonials praising its cure of rheumatism and relief of many ailments. Sold by Kenyon & Thomas Co Adams NY in two sizes 25 and 50 cents.
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