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Cornerstone Box Falls Into Decay in Muscatine Church
An 1864 cornerstone box from Muscatine Baptist church, unearthed during renovations, reveals brittle papers and a half dime. The vault, buried deep, has degraded, with readable items including Alban’s Messenger and Civil War era notes. The find recalls a 1864 paper dispute between Journal and Courier over secession.
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Muscatine
Baptist
Areb
W. Hogers
Alban's Messenger
Vermont
Vo Muscatine
Jurnal
Courier
Secession
Avery
Ie Journal
Muscane County Agricultural Society