Fraternal Lodges and Chapters Meet in Muscatine Area
Local fraternal groups in Muscatine gather weekly or monthly in various halls. Listings include Muscatine Camp No. 677 of the Modern Woodmen, Muscatine Lodge No. 148, Eagle Lodge No. 10, the Brotherhood of American Yeomen No. 356, Muscatine Tent No. 9, Ladies of the Macabees, Maccabee Hive No. 13, Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Council No. 175, Banner Lodge No. 10 of the D of H, Flecta Chapter No. 32 OES, with schedules and officer names.
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Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
Maccabee Hall
Fisch
Mollie E. WiLes
Marr E. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
Q. T. Howamp
Pres
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meets Weekly
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No. 76 meets Fridays at 7:30 PM in AO. W. Hall over 319 and 21 East Second Street. Visiting brethren invited. Signed J. M. Butler C C and H. S. Howe K of R. & S.
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Pearl City Lodge
Maccabee Hall
K. W. George
Lucinda Bartlett
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Speers
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
A. Co J. W. Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
A. J. Banzeez
H. S. Wows
Recorder
B Hi Dor
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
W. Hall
East Second Street
Republican Senatorial Convention to Nominate in Muscatine
Republican delegates from Louisa and Muscatine counties will meet at the Muscatine court house at 2 p.m. on Wednesday July 31 to nominate a candidate for Senator and conduct related business. Delegate counts are Louisa 10 and Muscatine 21, with participation open to all who support Republican principles. County chairmen are to call the conventions and appoint delegates. J W Bella and J W Garner are the respective senatorial committeemen.
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Louisa
Muscatine
Court House
Iowa
Louisa County
Iscveceda
Muscatine County
J. W. Bella
J. W. Garner
Ambition Worldwide Drives Nations to Global Trade Competition
The text discusses giant railroad, shipping, and transport ambitions expanding beyond land to the high seas. James J. Hill predicts a national and international fight for Pacific commerce, challenging routes via Suez and Cape Horn. It argues America can foster giants of commerce to boost domestic and international trade.
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High Seas
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Pacific
Suez Canal
Cape Horn
New York
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
United States
America
Pensions rise from Spanish War as 42900 apply
Commissioner Evans reports about 42 900 pension applications tied to Spanish American War. Of 274 000 American troops only around 60 000 saw combat, meaning four applications per six veterans. He warns many claims may come from agents seeking revenue, noting duplicates and urging careful oversight to curb abuse.
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Evans
Philippines
United States
Pension Department
Barter Column Notes Exchange Offers and Requests
A reader writes in about bartering items and requests in the Journal exchange column. The notice outlines proposed trades and seeking reciprocals, with brief descriptions and contact prompts for interested parties.
Prosperity rises as bank deposits grow and odd news amuses
The Indianapolis Journal notes deposits in U S banks rose from 1 65 billion to 2 75 billion under McKinley an increase of about 70 percent A Colorado Springs man Joseph Becker loses a $650 diamond to an ostrich at the Manitou ostrich farm and a baby bird swallows the gem The Epworth League holds its fifth international convention in San Francisco July 18 to 21 with strong expected turnout and Pacific prospects driving travel interest
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Indianapolis Journal
McKinley
United States
Manitou
Epworth League
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Far East
Missouri Editor Calls For Political Cleansing At Capitol
Rocheport Commercial editor denounces state corruption and urges reform away from political sin. The fiery stance warns that long Capitol presence corrupts leaders into whisky soaked wrecks and liars, predicting hot race dynamics for Capitol appointments.
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Missouri
Rocheport
Capitol
What the People Say about Opportunity and Railroading
George W Atherton argues youth opportunities rise with industrial change and the need for organized geniuses. Chauncey M Depew cites railroading as a path for self made men and persistent workers, noting New York Central seeks bright Americans and remains uncrowded for hustling minds.
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Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad Company
Missouri to Enjoy a Big Boom of Eastern Immigration
J. F. Leighton of St. Louis predicts Missouri will benefit from a major economic boom as eastern immigration and urban enterprise stimulate growth in the state and its cities. The speaker envisions Missouri becoming a hub for new settlers and opportunity as development accelerates.
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J. F. “Leighton
St. Louis
Missouri
Will She End and The Cure for Female Weakness
A portrait of a healthy young woman contrasts with aging women while warning that beauty fades under female weakness. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to cure uterine diseases and restore health, citing a testimonial from Mrs. M B Wallace of Muss...
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M. B. Wallace
Muccaster, Cook Co
Texas
Nore
Dr. Pierce
Missouri rallying to beat prejudice through fairs
St Louis and Kansas City push to overcome northern and eastern prejudice toward Missouri. They promote the state through a large fair in St Louis described as an educator and friendmaker for Missouri and the entire southwest.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Southwest
Muscatine Streets Oddities and Stuttering Anecdotes
A column of local humor describes a hotel to barber shop door peculiarities and a man’s stuttering tale in Illinois. A Muscatine resident recalls a log-shotgun encounter and quips about buckshot and a stuttering neighborhood family.
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Muscatine
Doc
Jack
Illinois
Mose Jacobs to Retire from Newsboy Life in Des Moines
After 26 years chasing the almighty dollar Mose Jacobs the veteran newsboy will retire July 1 at age 32. He moves to a modern Blue Line Transfer office in the Seeberger block at Fifth and Walnut, making a fortune from paper sales and owning about 20000 dollars in property. Rumors hint at a romance behind his change but details remain secret.
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Des Moines
Mose Jacobs
Mose
Seeberger
Blue Line Transfer Company
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Iowa Central R R Bulletin of Reduced Rates for Iowa Meetings
The Iowa Central railway announces reduced rate arrangements for many Iowa meetings and conventions. Dates span May and June in Belle Plaine Boone Des Moines Davenport Dubuque Atlantic Cedar Falls Marshalltown Des Moines Waterloo and more. For details contact a ticket agent or Geo. S. Batty at Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Iowa
Belle Plaine
Iowa Legion of Honor
Boone
Iowa Funeral Directors’ Association
Des Moines
General Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church
Davenport
Grand Lodge
A. F. & A. Masons of Iowa
Dubuque
Department of Iowa
G. A. R. Atlantic
Iowa Log Rolling Association
Cedar Fails
Iowa State Normal Union
Marshalltown
Epworth League of the
M. E. Church
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Beware of a Cough Cough remedy touted for consumption cure
A newspaper note promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as an effective treatment for coughs signaling consumption bronchitis and other lung diseases. It promises no cost if not beneficial and lists J J Havercamp and W C A Busch as local druggists selling the product.
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Chamberlain
J. J. Havercamp
W. C. A. Busch
Distant Tonight Jibs at Indianapolis Journal
A playful exchange quotes a man remarking on distance and a woman quipping about a chair being loose, reflecting a light social moment in the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
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V. C. Clarkwress
Court OF Honor
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J. M. Conwea
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H. Coscrovg
W. Coverston
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G. W. Coverston
J. W. Haus
E. S&s
J. M. Butler
C. C, H. S. Howe
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E. P. Day
East 2Nd St
Osteopath
M.A. Barr
West Second Street
West Third Street
the Muscatine Journal
John Mahin
Harold J. Mahin
Journal Pinting Company
S&s
George W. Atherton
Pennsylvania State Agricultural College
Home
Company OF Beaumont
Saratoga
W. S. Davidson
First National Bank of Beaumont
Co. M Llinwood
Sarelary
Bradstreet
Home Oil Company OF
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Beaumont, Texas
Selz
Selz, Schwab & Co
Chicago
Chas. C. Braunworth
East Second St
Muscatine Street Railway Company
Iowa Central
R. R. Bulletin
Aed Daa Tc
Muscatine Savings Bank
J. Carskatdan Pres
J.B. Dougherty
Chase
Long Ason
First National Bank
Cook, Musser
State Bank and
Just Co
Banking and Exchange
Cor
Iowa Ave
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Hershey State
Henry Jayne
L.G. Burnett Caldter
Iirectors
Sara Hershey
Eddy Mira Hershey
W. Francis
First Nation’s Bank
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