Lot Thomas Speaks at Fruitland in Pro Prosperity Rally
A large Fruitland audience braved mud and rain to hear Hon. Lot Thomas of the 11th Iowa district urge Young Men to align with a Progressive Republican view. He compared past party records, praised Republican policy, and urged a straight Republican vote as Times and conditions change. The Forest White’s Republican Glee Club opened and closed the event with selections.
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Fruitland Township
Lot Thomas
Iowa
D. D. Webster
Forest White
Republican Glee Club
Congressman Thomas
Thomas
Heaven and Earth
Glee Club
McKinley
Prohibitionists Nominate County Ticket at Muscatine
Muscatine county Prohibitionists met in convention at the Court House Saturday afternoon and nominated a full county ticket. W. S. Hunter of Cedar township was named auditor, J. B. Mulford of Wilton for clerk, Joel Chenoweth of Sweetsland for supervisor, with Hoag elected county chairman. Hoag presided and Hunter acted as secretary.
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Muscatine County
Court House
W. S. Hunter
Cedar Township
J. B. Mulford
Wilton
Joel Chenoweth
Sweetsland
Hoag
Fire at Merchant's Cafe Destroys Restaurant Interior
A fire alarm sounded at about three this morning after a gasoline lamp exploded under a coffee urn in the Merchant's Cafe. The blaze gutted the cafe, with Mrs Regars losing about 500 dollars uninsured, and Freeman building damage around 300 dollars insured. Regars plans to reopen once insurance adjustments are completed.
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Regars
Freeman
Local Syrup Guarantee Promises Refund on Tar Mixture
A signed pledge offers refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The 25 cent bottle is guaranteed to prove satisfaction with money refunded. Names listed include G. A. Reimicke and Nesper & Co. and Jno. J. ema.
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Greene
Stad
G. A. Reimicke
W. B. Bark Nesper
Muscatine Public Schools Count Growth in Enrollment
Public school statistics show healthful growth over six years with Muscatine High School enrolling more girls than boys by 22 and overall city enrollment rising from 2091 to 2275. Cedar street declined while Third ward and Musserville expanded, and Butlerville closed after Cedar street opened. Records at the high school were lost to fire.
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Cedar Street
Third Ward
Musserville
Butlerville
P. Ae Ee
Cedar St. Ee
East Hill
West Hill
Sudden Death of Mrs Emma Reppert Shocks Community
The death of Mrs Emma O Reppert at 413 West Third Street occurred suddenly about 5 AM as she slept after helping remodel her home. Cause was a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. She was active in church and social circles, widow Fred Reppert, two children Lyell and Ella, and her mother Mrs Sarah Olds survive along with several siblings. Funeral plans await word from the rest of the family as distant relatives in Kentucky and local neighbors reflect on her life.
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Emma O. Reppert
West Third Street
Miss May Platt
Miss Platt
Mrs. Reppert
Elmira College
New York
Fred Reppert
First Congregational Church
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of Maccabees
Home Forum
Yeoman
Court of Honor
Lyell
Ella
Sarah M. Olds
Ella O. Payne
Warsaw
Kentucky
The Star Boarder at High Street in Columbus
The Citizen previews The Star Boarder as one of the most amusing musical farces in Columbus with Charlie Boyle delivering standout laughs as a star boarder and a vivid Sousa impersonation. The show arrives Wednesday Oct 10 with seats on sale at Frank's.
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the Citizen
High Street
Columbus
Chas. H. Boyle
Frank
Northeastern Iowa Teachers Set Clinton Meeting
The Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association will meet in Clinton October 18 to 20. The program is strong with speakers from outside the state including Vincent, Hubbard, Mrs. Gaynor, and likely Sparks. President MacLean Beardshear and Seerley will speak. The gathering aims for high quality addresses and an elevated program.
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Iowa
Teachers’ Association
Clinton
Vincent
Hubbard
Gaynor
Sparks
MacLean
Beardshear
Seerley
Reunion Notice for 35th Iowa Infantry at West Liberty
All persons wishing to attend the reunion of the 35th Iowa Infantry at West Liberty may ride the train next Wednesday and Thursday. Round trip fare is $1.00 and the train leaves at 7 20 a m. R D Bodman secretary.
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35Th Iowa Infantry
West Liberty
For Sale or Trade in Suburban Hills
For sale or trade a good house and 214 acres of ground in the suburbs. Owner will trade for inside property. Titus and Jackson.
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Titus & Jackson
Oriental Cleaning and Pressing Cleaners Ad
To the Ladies of Muscatine the ORIENTAL offers the finest cleaning of jackets dresses and skirts in the city. Gentlemen can have clothing cleaned pressed and shoes shined for a dollar a month. Also carries a fine line of cigars and tobacco. Telephone 1,151. 102 E. 2nd St.
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The
Oriental
Muscatine
Chicago Markets Opens with Broad Commodity Report
Special dispatch from Chicago markets tracks opening, high, low and closing quotes for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork and Lard, with futures for Oct Nov May contracts. Livestock receipts and prices show hogs, cattle and sheep activity. week’s visible supply and regional receipts in Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Duluth noted. Includes hardware, nails, wire, lumber prices and assorted millwork values.
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Chicago Board Today
FaB.cree
Jgr.cols
Kansas City
Omaha
Muscatine Markets Prices and Goods Report
Muscatine Iowa October 8 1900 grain produce and flour prices listed across crops livestock and commodities including corn oats wheat hay potatoes apples citrus and tropical fruit with market unsteady notes and assorted farm staples priced per bushel sack quart and per hundred poundsanic pricing for meats dairy and building materials also shows coal and wood rates across common goods.
Clear Lake Iowa Emerges as Preferred West Resort
Iowa's Clear Lake becomes a top summer destination drawing visitors from Iowa Illinois Minnesota and beyond. Hotels cottages and fishing sailing attract rich crowds with many promising to return as summer residents next season aided by low round trip rates from the Iowa Central Railway and information from G S Patty Marshalltown.
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Iowa
Clear Lake
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michiga
Bland Lake
Illinois
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Patty
Marshalltown
Pleasant Outings to Rock Island and Black Hawk Tower
A pleasant day trip by steamer Young to Rock Island followed by electric cars to Black Hawk Tower opens with new conveniences and attractions. The Young offers free tickets for Tower parties of ten or more from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower and return. Basket dinner accommodations are excellent. The Young departs Muscatine at 6 20 a m on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday and returns at 7 45 p m. Inquiries may be directed to Wm. Block, agent.
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Rock Island
Black Hawk Tower
Young
Black Ihlank
Muscatine
Wm. &. Block
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Anson Clothing Co
East Second Street
Prosperity Party
America
Party of Wisdom
Mel James
Te Ubu
Muscatine Public Schools
Iowa City
the Star Boarder
A. m
R. D. Bodman
Chicago
Hi. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Muscatine Markets
Graham
Bartlett
Great Clear Lake
Louisville
Ad Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunk Line
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Adress
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industral Agt
E. P. Day’s
Second Street
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