Ice Plant Planned for South Muscatine to Aid Shippers
The Rock Island railroad will build a large ice house in Muscatine to ice refrigerator cars locally before loading. The one story mill structure, 64 by 80 feet, with a $6,000 cost, will be erected in spring under architect A T Hawk. The plant will reduce icing costs and supply prepared cars on demand, replacing the former East Moline icing routine.
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Rock Island
Muscatine
East Moline
A. T. Hawk
Chicago
Somambulent Death Shocks Ansley Family in Belvidere
Henry Ansley died after falling down stairs at his home after wandering in sleep. His son William Ansley, daughter Emma, and wife departed for Belvidere, Ill., to attend the funeral and support the family. The death occurred Sunday night in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ansley
Emma
Bismarck Street
Belvidere
Ill
Henry Ansley
Mrs. Ansley
Muscatine
Culverts to Be Lowered and New Ones Placed South of Tracks
Assistant engineer Roy Johnson and Rock Island Road official McAdams inspected works near Muscatine slough to drain water south of company tracks. Culverts will be lowered and additional ones installed within twenty days. Zion City firm McAllister and Peterson completes city improvements along the Slough today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Johnson
McAdams
Rock Island Road
Muscatine
Company
South
McAllister and Peterson
Zion City
Ill
Ditching Noted By South Muscatine Locals
South Muscatine locals report ditching completed in a satisfactory manner. Mrs J J Roacher and granddaughter Verna travel to New Boston to visit Mrs Guy McCormick. Robert Corlett of Burlington, ex Garfield School principal, arrives and camps at Nestlesbush Point with Henry Eshleman and Will Martin. George Forrest of Winterset visits sister Mrs Mary Goldman then heads home. Frank Fowler remains off work after a hand injury. Mrs Minnie Irwin Billings and Oklahoma visitors depart for a brief stay in New Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Henry Todd
John Helmbuckle
Charles Drummond
Peoria
Ill
Arthur Cooley
A. S. Pace
Chicago
James Farrell
R. Townsley
Davenport
Guy Figgins
West Front Street
Hershey Hospital
Charles E. Fowler
Fruitland
John Coulter
East Third Street
Matilda Phillips
Walton and
Philip Street
Glen Ryan
Lloyd Cracker
Nestlebush Point
J. C. Kendrick
Muscatine
M. E
Musserville
J. E. Hoopes
Stewart Road
J. J. Roocher
Verna
New Boston
Guy McCormick
Robert Corlett
Burlington
Garfield School
Henry Eshleman
Will Martin
Nestlesbush Point
George Forrest
Winterset
Mary Goldman
Frank Fowler
Minnie Irwin Billings
Oklahoma
Fowler
Root Juice touted as cure for stomach ailments at fair
Local ads claim Root Juice relieves stomach and digestive troubles with soothing effects on liver and kidneys. Morgan's Drug Store reports rapid improvements with many customers praising the remedy though a doctor cautions it is not a cure for all illnesses. The product sells for one dollar per bottle or two dollars and fifty cents for three bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan’s
White slaver sentenced to prison and fine
Joseph Ochsner was sentenced by Judge Bethea to two and a half years in Fort Leavenworth and a $2500 fine for harboring an alien woman for immoral purposes in violation of immigration laws. The sentence followed denial of motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment.
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Chicago
Ill
Joseph Ochsner
United States
Bethea
Fort Leavenworth
Ochsner
Springfield jury system purged after riot cases
Judge James A. Creighton quashed the petit jury panel and purged the Sangamon county jury box after failure to convict in race riot trials. The county will have no jurors until a special session of the board of supervisors on November 5 calls for new jurymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
James A. Creighton
Sangamon County
Board of Supervisors
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Package Offer
Its Sure Value offers a free mail trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure to any sufferer who sends name and address. The package aims to prove the remedy with ample Cure claims and notes availability at druggists for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
American consul general in Europe aids removal of McFarland body
Frederick Caldwell and Frederick von Versen arrived in Ludwigs lust to remove Silas McFarland of Iowa. The body will be cremated in Hamburg per his letter to his wife. Iowa friends, including Rep. Robert Cousins, offer condolences. McFarland was injured while hunting near Lost Lake and later in a hotel accident after taking a post in St Gall. He was son of Clarke McFarland a Civil War colonel and former speaker who died in public affairs.
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Berlin
Germany
Frederick W. Caaldwell
Frederick von Versen
Ludwigslust
Silas McFarland
Iowa
Hamburg
McFarland
Lost Lake
Marshalltown
St. Gall
MccFarland
Clarke McFarland
Nineteenth Regiment
Prairie Grove
House of Representatives
Woolson
Rousing Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Conesville
In Conesville Iowa a political rally drew a full hall as Attorneys C A Carpenter and F M Mossberry of Columbus Junction spoke. The audience reacted with strong applause when Dawson was mentioned. L R McKee chaired the event signaling strong Republican support in Oro no township.
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Conesville
C. A. Carpenter
F. M. Mossberry
Columbus Junction
Orono
L. R. McKee
Dawson
Home Coming Day Planned at First Methodist Church
Home Coming Day will be observed at the First Methodist church on Sunday November 8 in all departments. The Epworth League Sunday school and regular services will organize special programs and a big rally is planned with further arrangements to follow.
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First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Halloween party planned by YWCA for Saturday night
YWCA notes invite attendance at the Hallowe en party in the rooms Saturday evening with a spooky corner and other activities. Tonight classes include Millinery at 7, English at 7 15, Bible marking at 7 30, embroidery and tailoring to begin once enough members join.
George Dawartz Heads West On Current Trip
George Dawartz departed today en route to Los Angeles California. He plans a short stop in Davenport before continuing to Chicago as part of the journey.
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George Dawartz
Los Angeles
Cal
Davenport
Chicago
Hains Plead Not Guilty Insanity Claim In Annis Murder
Capt Peter C Hains and his brother Thomas Jenkins Hains were arraigned at Flushing on murder charges in the William E Annis case. T Jenkins Hains pleaded not guilty while Capt Hains denied guilt on the ground of insanity at the time of the shooting.
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Peter C
Annis
New York
Peter C. Hains
Thomas Jenkins Hains
Flushing
L. IL
William E. Annis
T. Jenkins Hains
Capt. Hains
Bread Maker Demonstration At McQuesten Co
Visitors are invited to see a demonstration of the Universal Bread Mixer on Saturday the final day. A compact booklet of recipes and a loaf are offered, with the smallest machine priced at 1.35 dollars.
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McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Spellbinder E J Lindblom Arrested on Bigamy Charge
Mrs Lindblom accuses E J Lindblom a spellbinder for the Democratic National Committee of bigamy. The arrest took place at Madison and State streets by Central Station detectives on a warrant issued by Mrs Lindblom.
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Chicago, Ill
E. J. Lindblom
Democratic National Committee
Madison
State Streets
Central Station
Mewes Couple Celebrate Copperas Creek Event
Copperas Creek, Oct. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mewes celebrated their anniversary with family and friends, sharing gifts and memories in a small community gathering.
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Copperas Creek
Carl Mewes
External remedy for eczema claims skin disease only
A promotional notice asserts eczema is a skin germ disease and not blood related. It touts D. D. D. Prescription with oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and other agents, claiming instant itch relief and permanent cures, and recommends D. D. D. Soap from Havercamp's Drug Store on East Second Street.
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Havercamp’s
East Second Street
Home remedy claims to cure kidney and rheumatic troubles
A home made mixture advertised as a universal cure for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatism. The recipe uses fluid extract dandelion, compound kargon, and compound syrup of sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at night.
Golden wedding celebrated at Illinois City home
On October 17, 1908, at their home near Illinois City, the elderly couple marked their golden wedding as fifty three friends and neighbors arrived with baskets. Rev. F. W. Carwell spoke to guests before a bountiful dinner. They received many gifts including a large easy chair from the German M. E. church pastor and congregation.
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Illinois City
F. W. Carwell
M. E
Sealshipt Oysters and the Sealshipt Sense
A brief catalog-style notice for the book Sealshipt Sense about Sealshipt Oysters. It outlines cooking tips and new recipes, explains how oysters are shucked into galvanized containers and packed with ice, and notes the Sealshipt shipping method ensures cleanliness and flavor. Sold by H. Bishop & Son and others.
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H. Bishop & Son
Ogilvie & Caple
George Eitman
Hinkel & Flannery
New Discovery Cures Coughs Cold at Havercamp’s
An early advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick safe cure for coughs and colds priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Sold at Havercamp’s Description Drug Store.
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South Muscatine
IGE
Somaambulist
Henry Ansley Instantly
Swan
THE
Muscatine Produce CO
Orange and
3Rd Streets
Europe
Sllas
M. E. Church
Hainses
Bigamy
Spellbinder
KE. L. Lindblom
Cravenettes
Plete
Stewart
Wallerson Stores
South Muscatine Fuel Company
Titus Loan & Investment
Home Tea Co
Metzger’s
Muscatine Broom Factory
Harry Metzger
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