Track Laying Near Morgan Cutoff Aims for May Coast
Milwaukee track laying progresses toward the Morgan cut, with the steel gang within one mile east of the cut and hopes for eastward completion by May 15 if weather stays favorable. Flooded ground and slides slow work, while Foley crews finish grade near Grace Hill and Flick Johnson plan a brief Davenport stopover before Missouri work.
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Washington
Chicago
Morgan Cut
Cone
May Loth
Grace Hill
West Chester
Rock Island
Flick & Johnson
Davenport
Plick & Johnson
Missouri
Foley
United States
Rock Island Improvements Plan Major Southwest Line Work
The G R I and P rail line from Muscatine to Kansas City will receive a large immediate work force. A general over hauling will replace light rails with heavy ones where needed. The KB Pase was suspended due to poor roadbed and track conditions. The Golden State Limited was reduced for the same reason. Improvements aim to reinstate trains on revised schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Kansas City
Golden State Limited
Arbor Day Proclamation by Iowa Governor Cummins
Governor Albert B. Cummins proclaims April 30 1903 Arbor Day in Iowa to honor the Louisiana Purchase anniversary. He urges schools to spend the day planting trees and fostering love of nature, dedicating trees for future generations. Des Moines March 23 1905. W B Martin secretary of state signets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
State of
Louisiana
Des Moines
A. D
Albert B Cummins
W. B Martin
Seo'y
Santa Fe to Build Large New Switch Engines at Topeka Shops
Orders placed to construct many engines at Santa Fe shops in Topeka Kansas include twelve switch engines of a unique pattern. They will be enormous with three pairs of drivers and about 75 tons. Cylinders measure 20 by 26 inches and drivers 51 inches in diameter. Several 454 class engines will be rebuilt into Atlantic type for speed on trunk lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kansas
Smoke Seen From Haskins as New Track Near
Smoke from Milwaukee engines is visible at Haskins as the new track nears completion two miles away. Trains will whistle in soon. Lewis Smith of Fort Madison is the first guest registered at the new Haskins Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Milwaukee
Lewis Smith
Ft. Madison
Haskins Hotel
Arnica Salve Says He Was Saved in Five Days
LaGrange Georgia man P A Danforth endured a six month running leg sore until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The advertisement claims ulcers wounds and piles respond best to this salve. Cure guaranteed at Stewart druggist for 12 1 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Stewart
Lawton Jury Finds Morgan Guilty in Dr Beaublossom Case
In Lawton Oklahoma on April 24 the jury convicted Morgan of complicity in the murder of Dr Beaublossom s son and Morgan was sentenced to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton, Okla
Morgan
Electric Bitters claimed to cure grave conditions in Philadelphia tale
A Philadelphia man recounts being near death from yellow skin and weakness until three physicians gave up and Electric Bitters, used for three weeks, restored his health. He credits the tonic with saving a life and warns others to try it at Stewart's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Stewart
Montezuma Line Extension Proposal to Des Moines Route
Rock Island railroad petitioned for an extension from Montezuma to Reasnor to join Newton branch, creating a new Muscatine Des Moines route. Initiative by Montezuma Commercial Club supports a roughly 25 mile extension and involves local businessmen along the Montezuma line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Montezuma
Rock Island
Muscatine
Des Moines
Commercial Club of
Reasnor
Newton
Capital
Winchester man helps wife with new life pills
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife’s stomach and liver trouble. After doctors could not help he used Dr Kings New Life Pills and she found relief at once and was cured. Available for 25c at Stewart's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Stewart's Drug Store
Farm Lands Along Northwest Rail Line Promises Growth
Advertisement touts Minneapolis & St. Louis KR BR lines offering prime Northwest farm lands with good soil climate and rising values. Encourages investment with low excursion rates from Iowa Central and M and St. L railroads and directs inquiries to A B Cutts G P A Ta Cent and M S L A R Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis & St. Louis KR. BR
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis
A. B. Cutts
G.P. A. Ta
Cheap Round Trip Rates to Los Angeles 1903
Presbyterian Assembl the Iowa Central A. BR. will sell tickets Brighton to Los Angeles or San Francisco at 50.00 for the round trip. Dates of sale May 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 with final return limit to 16th, 1903. Passengers have privilege of diverse routes, going and returning with stop overs in each direction. For particulars call local agents or address A B Cutts G BP J A Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Iowa Central A. BR
Brighton
Los Angeles
San Francisco
A. B. Cutts
G. BP
J. A
Minneapolis
Minn
Boston Trip Special Fare For N E A Meeting
Tickets to Boston and return priced at 19 dollars with a 2 dollar membership fee for the annual meeting of the National Educational Association. Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate Road July 2 to 5 inclusive and good returning July 11 to 12. Extended return options require deposit and 50 cent execution fee. John Y Calaban, General Agent, 115 Adams St Chicago, for timings and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
Sth
Jobn Y. Calaban
Adams St
Chicago
Otter
Exhibition centerpiece in East Window at Savings Bank Store
The display features a sweet confection described as the sweetest thing made, shown in the East Window at the Savings Bank Store near F. F. Parrish.
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Savings Bank
Garden mower care and maintenance tips
Keep the mower dry and clean after mowing wet grass. Remove stones and obstructions from the ground before use. Do not cut too low on first two spring cuts. raise the knife by lowering the wooden roller evenly. Use bicycle or sewing machine oil and kerosene to cut gum. Handle power with care and have it sharpened by O. Solbrig at Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors. Dave Keltner, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Solbrig
Maloney Wedding Day Evening at the Graham
Tonight at the Graham a wedding celebration for Maloney is announced with popular prices and a program featuring singing and dancing specialties inviting all to attend.
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Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Eaco Flour
Kaye & Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
Pillsbury’s
J. A. Cunningham’s Sons
Indian Creek
Columbia Pharmacy
J. B. Lemmon
Prop
Rock Island Improvements
Arbor Day
Want
Boston
F. F. Parrish
Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Harwood
South Side
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Klein
Klothing KO
New York
Washington, Lowa
Graham Theatre
Warren
Singtor
Athe
James L. McCabe
Maloney
Parquet
PRI
Sale
Manns
Anrone
Aketel
Crea
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdealera
Washington, D
Opera Houge
McCall Bros
M’call Bros
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