Unanimous convention names township officers winners
Muscatine Republicans held an unusually enthusiastic township convention at City Hall last evening. The ticket lists F. W. Eversmeyer and H. S. Howe for justices of the peace, Wm Schoenig and John Richley for constables, David Vanatta for assessor, J. E. Coe for clerk, and J. B. Jarvis for trustee.
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F. W. Eversmeyer
H. 8S. Howe
Wm. Schoenig
John Richley
David Vanatta
J. E. Coe
J. B. Jarvis
Muscatine Township
J. R. Hanley
J. M. Butler
S. L. Johnson
L. M. Woods
William Massey
Justices of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Howe
Eversmeyer
Jarvis
McNutt
Richley
Woods
Linder
Harry Warner
Hennicker
Boke
Maxson
Millar
Schoenig
Varner
Brain Worker’s Recovery Proves Grape Nuts Aid
An employer in the pension office recalls decades of mental strain from sedentary work and poor diet. After trying Grape Nuts as a brain food, his anxiety lessens and productivity rises, saying he feels like a new man with restored nerve and mental power. Muscatine Republicans gathered at City Hall for a vigorous township convention nominating a strong ticket with broad support.
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Washington
J. R. Weathers
Button plant dispute shrouds Muscatine council action
Rumor and local debate swirl over Nick Barry’s plan to build a large button factory in Muscatine with tax concessions. Button manufacturers oppose what they call exclusive privileges, while backers cite jobs and growth as justification amid council support.
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Nick Barry
Muscatine
Barry
New York
Roosevelt Speaks in Davenport Torch Light Parade Planned
West Liberty reports outline for Governor Roosevelt visit with a special train leaving at 6:00 p m arriving Davenport by 7:15 for a parade. Col. Jackson leads Muscatine county clubs with Major Tillie assisting as thousands travel from Muscatine to attend. The parade forms at court house square with all city bands and Teddy Roosevelt in line for Davenport’s grand torch light event. The evening meeting follows the parade at the end of the Third street electric line. Preparations include eight coaches ready on the track for crowd movements.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Davenport
Col. Jackson
Muscatine County
Tillie
Muscatine
Court House Square
Teddy
Third Street
Roosevelt to Speak at West Liberty Free Meeting
A large West Liberty gathering is anticipated as Gov. Roosevelt delivers a speech when the train stops between six and seven. The meeting is free to the public with no admission charge. W L Roach will also speak in the evening, recalling his Philadelphia nomination aid and promising a stirring address. South Muscatine mills close at 4 20 to allow workers to attend.
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Roosevelt
West Liberty
South Muscatine Mills
Davenport
Debs to Speak in Muscatine October 18
Social Democracy supporters in Muscatine anticipate a rally October 18 with presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs and running mate Job Harriman. Congress candidate Charles L. Breckon will also participate at Stein's hall in Muscatine.
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Social Democracy
Muscatine
The
Eugene V. Debs
Job Harriman
Harriman
Debs
Charles L. Breckon
Congress
Stein's Hall
Fremont Republicans Urged to Register for McKinley Vote
All Republicans who voted for Fremont and expect to back McKinley are asked to leave their names and addresses with the chairman of the Republican County Central Committee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. J W McKee Chairman Co Cen Com.
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Fremont
McKinley
Republican County Central Committee
Republican
East Second Street
J. W. McKee
Co. Cen. Com
Third Ward Republican Literary Club Meeting Tonight
Special notice for a regular meeting at K. of P. Dance Hall this evening at 8 p.m. Speakers include R. W. Leverich and J. C. Coster. All are invited.
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Third Ward Republican Literary Club
K. of P
R. W. Leverich
J. C. Coster
Bargeload from Illinois City for A J Fuller The Nola K
The Nola K brought a bargeload of wood from Illinois City landing for A J Fuller and will be busy as Fuller has about 1000 cards left to haul before the river closes. The Kate Keen sailed to Buffalo to fetch stone for riprap around the bridge piers. The river’s level remained steady at 7 4 and the W J Young returned with freight.
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Nola K
Illinois City
A. J. Fuller
Rural free delivery set for October fifteenth in Iowa towns
The notice lists Iowa rural free delivery spots with one carrier each at Bolstein Ida county Osage Mitchell county Ames Story county Paulina O'Brien county Galva Ida county. It also details Iowa pensions including original payments to Geo W Wills Eagle Grove Paul Winecht Earlham Henry Zierold South Amana restoration and increase for James G Lindsay Hillsboro increase for Abram G Spellman Valley Junction Philip Yohum Spragueville and original widows Sarah Lindsay Hillsboro Sarah A Barngrover Adel.
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Washington
Bolstein
Ida County
Osage
Mitchell County
Ames
Story County
Paul Lina
O’brien County
Galva
Iowa
Geo. W. Wills
Eagle Grove
Paul Winecht
Earlham
Henry Zierold
South Amana
James G. Lindsay
Hillsboro
Abram G. Spellman
Valley Junction
Philip Yohum
Spragueville
Sarah Lindsay
Sarah A. Barngrover
Adel
Excursion Rates to Keokuk for Grand Lodge Meeting
The B C R N Ry offers reduced excursion tickets for Iowa Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly gathering in Keokuk from Oct 16 to 19. Consult Cedar Rapids Route agents for rates and train times.
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Grand Lodge
Grand Encampment
Rebekah Assembly
Iowa
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Excursion Rates Set by Rock Island for Kansas Nebraska
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad announces excursion fares of 12 dollars to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and 14 dollars to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory Tickets go on sale October 2 and October 16 J W Weidlein emigrant agent.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. W. Weidlein
Suburban House and 244 Acres for Sale or Trade
For Sale or Trade. A good house and 244 acres of ground in the suburbs offered by Titus and Jackson. Owner will trade for inside property.
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Titus & Jackson
Young and Ewer Dissolve Partnership
J Young and Ewer a painter firm dissolves. Mr Young continues at A F Whisler’s general repair shop 211 West Second Street with workmanlike service by Monroe Young.
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J. Young and
Ewer
Young
A. F. Whisler
West Second Street
Monroe Young
Auction of Fine Stock at West Liberty Area
Public sale at my place 5 miles southwest of West Liberty and 5 miles north of Nichols offers 50 high class horses including roadsters and drafts. Bloodlines listed include Princeps and Jersey Wilkes descendants with other noted sires and dams. Also 65 head of cows heifers and calves with free long distance delivery to farm.
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West Liberty
Nichols
Princeps
Jersey Wilkes
Tarter
Georgie Wilcox
Leona Bezant
Billy Bezant
Diamond Joe
Roadsters
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N. Rosenberger
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Didates
Vention
City Hall
Repub
Licans
A. L. Lindner
Bert Townsley
Lindner
Butler
First Ward
Joe Eells
A. J. Neidig
Sywassink
Beckman
Coe
Eells
Johnson
Blank
A. J. Townsley
Mark Quinn
Quinn
Bowlsby
Raff
Sterlin
City Council
Coun
Boepple
Mississini
Hetter
Journal
Ings
F. W. Swan, Jeweler
Fremont Voters
Republican Party
Third Ward
West Third Street
Keokuk, Iowa
3Rd and Mulberry Sts
E.c.peto
F.C. Vetter
P. M. Gibson
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