Local People and Trips Highlight Wednesday News
Columbus Junction visitor W A Smith in city on business. Marriage license issued to James M Wise and Edith D Uhland. Attendees include A W Hine at Wilton convention and Rev James Staats en route to Riverside. Various residents travel, visit relatives, and attend court with a $5 fine for intoxication and a noted wedding at Justice Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Smith
Columbus Junction
James M. Wise
Edith D. Uhland
James Staats
Chicago
City
R. A. Davis
Riverside
Opening Meeting of Muscatine Mothers Club Held
The Muscatine Mothers Club opened its new year with a well attended meeting at Mrs. D. S. McDermid’s home on West Fourth Street. Two solos by Miss Mackey and Miss Eda Cruz were well received and President Mrs. John M. Kemble delivered an inspiring address urging active participation and modernization of home education and community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Club of
Muscatine
D. S. McDermid
West Fourth Street
Prominent Kidney Cure Ad Sparks Hope For Readers
An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure with patient testimonials. It claims life extension after kidney disease and invites consultations free at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jenner
St.vitus
Havercamp’s
Mutual effort key to successful Mothers Club work
The speaker urges collective action for the Mothers Club, stressing that the year will fail if the burden rests on a few. She calls for earnest help from all members, practical topics, and thoughtful reflection during opportunities. She emphasizes courtesy and shared goals in mutual support.
Machinery Prices to Rise Next Year in Farm Equipment
Forecasts of a 5 to 20 percent price hike on farm machinery due to higher steel costs and rising wages stir concern among farmers. Dealers report no price relief and plan to stockpile gear to lock in cash purchases as manufacturers justify the increase amid steel and labor pressures.
The Madman at Lincoln J. Carter's Grand Friday
The Madman a Lincoln J. Carter comedy drama draws strong praise from critics and the public alike for its fresh idea and constant excitement. Audiences on Friday September 6 can expect a lively show with notable cheers and cinematic pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln J. Carter
Sam Morris to Star at Grand Opera House
Manager Kemble announces Sam Morris, famed delineator of Hebrew character and top comedian with the Hopkins stock company in Chicago and Memphis, will perform at the Grand Opera House. His Moses Levi role carries pathos and the accompanying company would do credit to any organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemble
Grand Opera House
Sam Morris
Mr. Morris
Hopkins
Hopkins Theatre
Chicago
Hopkins Stock Company
Memphis
Tenn
Moses Levi
Iowa Central Rail Timetable Highlights of Express and Freights
Going north and south daily services listed with numbers and times. Tickets available for all points in the United States Canada and Mexico. Contact A B Cutts Minneapolis or G L Seevers Elrick Junction for passes folders and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mall
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mall
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Mine
G. L. Seevers
Elrick Junction
Iewa
Unclaimed Mail At Muscatine Post Office
Postmaster announces remaining unclaimed letters for week ending Sept 1 1902 in Muscatine Iowa. Men list includes Arnold Bailey Beck Bishop and others. Ladies list names include Mrs Grote Hester Jones Matthews Murphy and more. Foreign list lists Joseph Kramer and B Swansson. Callers must say advertised. Wm L Roach P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Grant H. Arnold
S. E. Bailey
J. S. Beck
Arthur Bishop
H. Franz
Harry Fulton
Eugene Hohn
V. Ig. Hines
A. T. Hoffman
Chas. Kautz
John Kent
Patrick Mahoney
John A. McIntosh
Harry Morrison
Pottery Manfe. Co
Capt
T. C. Prescott
Charlie Reynolds
Mary A. Soloman
Abbie Walker
Joseph Kramer
B. Swansson
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Castor oil praised as best for children’s bowels
A traditional remedy column urges using castor oil for children’s bowel disorders and recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for severe cases after the oil’s effect. It notes the remedy is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Steamer Schedules for Davenport River Route
The steamer Helen Blair sails Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 a m and Sunday at 7 a m. The steamer W J Young Jr sails Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 p m.
Doctor Oliver Delights in New Automobile Purchase
Dr. A. J. Oliver now owns a fine new car bought yesterday. He believes it will be more convenient than a horse and buggy for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Oliver
Steamer Schedules For Local Lines
The steamer Helen Blair operates Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p m. The steamer W J Young Jr runs Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 2 45 p m. For details contact manager W A Blair or agent W G Block by phone number 49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blair
W. J. Young, JR
W. A. Blair
W. G. Block
Downey Social Notes and School Opener Report
Downey Iowa reports include visits by J F Baker Ed Hinchliffe and Misses Stella Pidd Edith Cornwall, Laura Thiele and Ida Thiele with school openings and local social events. The Central Baptist orphanage Rev A C Kelly will speak while in Downey and a Methodist festival raised about nine dollars. Parish groups held a missionary tea at Mrs P C Clifton's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Colonel Schenck
Robert
William
Ida Thiele
Morse
Boss Leech
West Branch Times
Downey
Mary Secrest
Springdale
Nannie Maxson
Mesdames Trejon
Gates
Cornwall
Oxford
A. C. Kelly
Central Bantist Orphanage
Chicago
Kelly
W. F. M. Society
P. C. Clifford
Iowa gush over George Grey Barnard praised as leading sculptor
The Washington Post quips that Iowa enthusiasm over the sculptor George Grey Barnard, a Muscatine native and Hawkeye, has been loud but perhaps overdone. It jokes about the state’s big-bird rhetoric and vows not to put all eggs in one basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
George Grey Barnard
Iowa
Treasury
Mint
Agricultural Bureau
Geo
Greg Barnard
United States
Favorite Prescription Promises Strong Healthy Babies
A testimonial on Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming it strengthens mothers and ensures healthy, well nourished babies. Mrs. Hadin of Kansas cites quick recovery, a smooth delivery, and a thriving nine pound son, noting no formula doses during the month. Includes offer of Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
Pyed He &. V
Real estate bargains in Muscatine offer value
Titus and Jackson promote Muscatine as the best town in the Mississippi valley with safe real estate buying and advertised bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mississippi Valley
Titus& Jackson
Traveler's Guide Montezuma Schedule Upshot
B N MUSCATINE line runs to Montezuma with daily departures except Sunday. Women aee a eee Arrive from Montezuma. Passenger freight service listed at 60 pw. c M. Gout, Scent.
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Montezuma
Ceee
Passenger train schedule notes limited routes and changes
The timetable lists Chicago to Denver service via Kansas City or St Joseph with trains 11 12 limited vestiture trails between Chicago and Denver. Nos 7 8 35 86 run daily except Sunday. Trains 7 8 now go to Evans instead of Washington. Nos 15 16 run daily except Sunday. Nos 29 30 through trains to Kansas City El Paso City of Mexico and California.
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Nso
Ead
Pansenger
Cabelas
Cornaner
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Washingon
el Paso
City of Mexico
California
Misformatted Bus Schedule Fragments From Muscatine Wilton Route
Readable timetable fragments show departure and arrival times for Muscatine and Wilton with a sequence of morning and afternoon slots. The data lists 6:45am through 12:10am times, including multiple stops and a late 4:15pm entry, suggesting a partial transit schedule.
Muscatine North and South by Co Schedule
Rail timetable notes April 20 1902 start time. Lists train numbers 1 2 3 4 with arrivals at Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Grandview Wapello Elrick Junction and connections to Iowa Central at Elrick Junction for Peoria Monmouth local east and west routes. Charles Howard General Agent.
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Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Wapelio
Burlington
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Peoria
Monmouth
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Mason City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Charles Howard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baily Journal
W. E. Battey
West Second Street
Glover
J.C. Thomsen
Chestnut St
A. W. Hine
Wilton
C. A. Mull
Hamilton
Ontario
E. M. Warner
John Kinsman
Ezra Johnson
Tesse Westrate
M. Q. Hall
Hudson
Henry Miller
M. W. Wheeler
Dubuque
Fred Gleason
Mary Wadsworth
Davenport
Riverview
Chas. F. Gray
Albert Bradenburgh
Charles A. Miller
Eagle Ironworks
Gunzenhauser
Harry Hess
H. S. Howe
A. A. Stonewell
Mary A. Haisley
Illinois
Justice Howe
E. Prow
Edgington
Taylor Ridge
Milan
Old Place
J. H. Wallahan
Simons
T. F. Beveridge
Wallahan
F. H. Shinn
West Third Street
Will Henlein
Oliver Typewriter Company
Home Office
Figorune Cereal Co
San Jose, Cal
Mothers’ Club
John M. Kemble
Mother's Club
DR. Fenner
Doe Wah
Jack
Round Oak
D. Beckwith
Dowagine, Mich
Beckwith
Mascatire
Jacob Fisch & Sons
Jaroo
Etrick Junction
Carnival City Packet
Helen’ Blair
Telephone
National Capital
George Barnard
the Journal
Traveler's Guide
B., C. R. & N.muscatine
R. 1
P. Railroad
Eevee
Muscatine North & South BY. Co
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