Leutzinger bar dredge lowers Muscatine slough water
Drainage District No 3 progress seen as dam removal and Leutzinger bar cutting drop water by about eighteen inches at the eastern Muscatine slough. Dredge will finish channel through the bar within a week, then another similar drop will occur before moving to the Rock Island bridge. Local notes include hospital news and visitors from nearby towns.
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Musecatine
Leutzinger
Rock Island Bridge
South End
Badly Jured By Was Standing on Chair When She Fell
Sun day seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Morrey who recently moved to Washington fractured her right arm in a fall from a chair while playing with a friend. Medical care was provided and recovery will take time.
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William Morrey
Washington
Sunday
Helen
Beach Floating White Castile Soap Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Beach’s Floating White Castile Soap for toilet and bath noting it is pure it floats well and lathers freely claiming no product waste.
Russian immigrant seeks medical aid amid funds shortage
Morris Silman, a Russian lacking funds, spoke to Special Officer Tadewald about finding medical care. He was taken to the police station then to doctors Fulham and Norton. Authorities arranged for him to go to the Jewish settlement in North Muscatine for assistance with his Burlington-bound friends likely to provide funds. He alighted at No. 11 last night and hoped to reach Kansas City, but sickness delayed travel. Authorities allowed departure to Burlington this morning.
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Morris Silman
Tadewald
Burlington
Kansas City
Kangaroo court at police station ends with feuding parties forgiven
Last night about 10 the Gultt Vanatta police session held a mock court with Edward and Albert Cress and Perry Young charged with an Iowa side affray. Proceedings collapsed as witnesses were recalled and Young testified, leading to all eight participants being released with no prosecutions.
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Vanatta
Edward
Albert Cress
Perry Young
Iowa
Iowa Bridge
Ziffron
Tadewald
Young
Motor Boat Race to Decide River Champion at Ft Madison
Fort Madison hosts a 20 mile race for $1000 a side between Minnie C N and Independence as part of the town centennial celebration with various local boats and clubs joining the excitement. Edwin C Koenig will not ride but send his engineer Will Hellman aboard the Independence. Local enthusiasts predict only Dixie No 2 can beat Independence in deep water based on Mississippi trials.
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Ft. Madison
O. G
O. Grossheim
Niagara
Schermer’ Brothers
Muscatine
Edwin C. Koenig
Independence
Minnie C. N
Minnie C
Koenig
Will Hellman
Hellman
St. Louis
Jennie M
Dixie N. Koenig
Mississippi
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Kidney Health
An old advertisement by A. W. Morgan claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease in all forms. It asserts the remedy strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes when taken timely.
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Foley
Bright
A. W. Morgan
McCullough Family Fetes Albert's 52nd Birthday Surprise
In Port Allen Ia on Sept 26 a large McCullough clan gathered to celebrate Albert McCullough's 52nd birthday. The event followed a planned observance to accommodate school teachers among the relatives. Mrs McCullough organized the surprise and guests enjoyed a fine dinner and social hours with the jovial host embracing the festivities.
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Port Allen
McCullough
Albert McCullough
Mr. McCullough
Casca Royal Pills Rebrand Promises Stronger Trade Rights
An advertisement proclaims a new name CascaRoyal-Pills replaces Castor-Oil-Pills. It touts compliance with label laws, rights to pursue unfair competitors, doctor and public approval, and branding as the King of Physics. The creator signs as The Man Behind the Pills with a portrait on each package.
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Blackburn
Excessive Drinking Proclaimed As Disease and Treatment
An article argues drunkenness is a disease of the nervous system and promotes Orrine as a home cure with a money back guarantee. It outlines two forms, Nos. 1 and 2, with pricing at $1 per box and requests mail order for a free booklet from The Orline Company in Washington, D. C. A. W. Morgan, a local druggist, sells Orrine.
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Orline Company
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
McCullough Family Reunion Noted in Columbus Junction
The article recounts a large gathering at the McCullough home with many relatives and friends from nearby towns. After dinner photographer Mr Baker captured the group. Several guests share memories and songs prior to departures.
Comedy drama adapts Jane Eyre at the Grand
The Grand presents Jane Eyre as a comedy drama with a dramatic through line. Audiences can expect a sharp, engaging performance Thursdays opening night and a faithful adaptation that preserves the novel’s intensity and stakes.
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Jane Eyre
Charlotte Bron’te
Chicago
New Boston to Let $65,000 Pumping Station Contract
A pumping station costing 65000 will be erected on Bay Island to reclaim thousands of acres along the Mississippi. Bids open at 2 o clock tomorrow, with many bids expected due to the large sum. Harman Engineering of Peoria has directed the levee work while R H McWilliams leads the drainage project across the river. Construction will start as soon as possible.
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New Boston
Bay Island
Mississippi River
Harman Engineering Company
0! Peoria
R. H. McWilliams
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial affidavit in Ohio
Frank J. Cheney high bonds his firm F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio promising one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason notarizes the oath on December 6. The firm claims internal action through blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. Pills for constipation also advertised.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Residents and visitors gather in Lone Tree events
J M Lee returns from Cedar Rapids. F A Johnstone hosts with Underwood family. Lenora Miller visits Cedar Rapids for carnival. Gus Hening visits Muscatine. Constant and Ella Johnstone return from Sigourney. James Evans of Chicago visits relatives. Evan Carl returns from Davenport. S A Pursell of Union Oregon visits Chas Shellady family. Dr H B Brock mourns loss of baby girl. Marie Wiggin operated for appendicitis and recovering. Chas Shellady hosts Aunt Alice Bell of Omaha. Rev Wells spoke at Methodist church on his Holy Land trip.
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Lone Tree
J. M. Lee
Ross
Cedar Rapids
F. A. Johnstone
Sigourney
John Cronoweth
James Evans
Chicago
Gus. Hennig
Muscatine
Evan Carl
Davenport
S. A. Pursell
Union, Ore
Chas. Shellady
H. B. Brock
Marie Wiggin
Alice M. Bell
Imaha
Ore
Rev. Wells
The
Sunday School Union
Methodist Church
Holy Land
Is This Square Seal A Druggist Money Back Mi-ona Ad
J. J. Havercamp the Druggist offers a money back guarantee if Mi-ona does not cure dyspepsia. Authorized by Mi-ona makers the ad pledges refunds to a small share of incurable cases while promising broad relief and continued use for most customers. 50 cents per box.
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J. J. Havercamp
Camp
Mi-o-na
Havercamp
W. D. Bennett
Bucksport
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P. C. Hart
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Frank Leimkuchler
Moscow
Fred Mauer
Wilton Jct
John A. TeStrake
South Muscatine
Tibet
Tiffin Selders
Bellevue Hospital
William Marlin
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Oscar Lake
Creston
the Cross
Claude Miller
Alma
Oakville
Harris
George Ballington
Rock Island
James Farnam
James Hood
J. H. Billings
Guthrie
Okla
Henry Jennison
Grandview
New Hampshire Street
W. C. Brown
Fredonia
Fred Lulow
Hershey Hospital
Fred Miller
Oskaloosa
William Ebert
Peoria
Henry Ahlf
William Mor
Rey
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
George Stoker
Roy Julian
Centralia
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St Pau
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Prairie du Chien
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Des Moines
Arone
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Gultt Vawatta
Fort Madison
Muscatine Club
Minnie C. Nr
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Orrine
Baker
Columbus Junction
William McCullough
Catnip Ridge
George
Morning Sun
David
Oakland
Neal Quinby
Cone
O. C. McCullough
Alex McCullough
F. G. McCullough
Walter Morgan
Edson McNamer
Frank Idle
Letts
John Edgar
Calvin Foster
J. W. Bechtel
Jake Smith
Arthur McCullough
Floyd
Verda
Forest Maxwell
Ohio
Coshocton
A. L. Kinnison
Columbus
L. D. Miller
Gesta Birkshire
Ruth
Harlin Marsh
Seymour
H. F. Babbitt
Taft
Glenn McCrinlough
Glenn
Maud Maxwell
Kate Whitacre
Maud
Do. R. Chown
Vearl
Della Mcullough
Chown
Agnes Taylor
J. J. Haver
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Wm. Bokenkamp
W. 2Nd St
Mundt
J. H. Mundt
East Third St
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