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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1902

Page

2

Fast Omaha Chicago trains spark Western Passenger split

Railroads race to cut Chicago to Omaha time with Rock Island already running a 12 1/2 hour eastbound service while Northwestern Milwaukee and Burlington vow faster timetables. Dissolution of the Western Passenger association looms as lines seek to attract traffic via speed and price gains.

Chicago Omaha Rock Island Road Northwestern Burlington Milwaukee Western Passenger Association Rock Island Wanderers el Paso Southern Pacific Southern Californah Kansas City St. Paul Chicago-St. Paul

Out of the Ashes in Fremont Growth Push

Fremont merchants vow rapid rebuilding after a large fire with four to five brick structures planned within ninety days. The new one story brick blocks will be modernly equipped and substantial, signaling a major recovery effort.

Fremont

May Gatherings and a Birthday in Blue Grass

Mr. and Mrs. W. Bohnsack Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dipple Irah Dipple Lizzie Webster and former pupils visited Miss Ora L. Willits at the Watts home. Miss Laura Baucks visits I. Baucks. Harold Bohnsack celebrated his birthday in Blue Grass as a July like 98 degree May day.

Blue Grass W. Bohnsack Adam Dipple Irah Dipple Lizzie Webster Ora L. Willits J. C. Watts Laura Baucks I. Baucks Harold Bohnsack

Shiloh Social News and Local Visits

Shiloh Iowa residents report visitors from Muscatine including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Springer and Mrs. Musser with Mrs. H. W. Huttig. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Kaufmann at North Prairie church. Chaperons and Taming of the Shrew drew crowds at the Grand Opera house in Muscatine.

Shiloh Harry Springer Muscatine E. C. Pace Musser H. W. Huttig Elizabeth Greiner Kaufmann North Prairie Church Grand Opera House Fred Kaufman Cedar County J. Freyermuth Will Miller Gottbrecht Ethel Rock Willie Osborne Myrtle Abe Greiner M. Hoskins Margaret Niagara Falls

White Prairie News Briefs From May Day Week

A West Liberty sheep buyer visited the neighborhood Monday to purchase sheep. Wilton residents collected ferns in the area led by Mrs. George Nicolas Mrs. Fred Frieden and the Brammier family. Long Distance Telephone workers passed through Thursday renumbering telephone poles.

White Prairie Ila West Liberty Wilton George Nicolas Fred Frieden Brammier

Grandview News Highlights and Local Visits

Grandview Iowa reports visitors from Columbus Junction including Henry Schafer and S Foster. Mrs Ed Gamble and Miss May Dun can return from Columbus Junction after a weekend. The Anti Saloon League leader Mr Marshall will lecture at the Presbyterian church. School directors levy $500 for building repairs. J Randolph and family back from Hedrick Indiana after two weeks. Miss Ethel King returns from Muscatine after two weeks. Wm Walker county farm superintendent travels to Muscatine.

Grandview Henry Schafer S. Foster Columbus Junction Ed. Gamble May Duncan Marshall Anti-Saloon League Presbyterian Church J. Randolph Hedrick

Cure Grip In Two Days Promoted by Grove Medicine

An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine cures grip in two days. It notes E. W. Grove's signature on every box and lists a price of 25 cents.

Mulberry Street Orce H. M. Bartlett Post Office E. W. Grove

Special Low Rates From B C R N Rail for Muscatine

Mr C M Gould ticket agent announces authority from headquarters to offer special low rail fares to residents of Muscatine and nearby areas. Call or write him to plan travel and save money on any destination.

C. M. Gould B., C. R. & N. Railway Muscatine and

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